Children's Day Festival - Kodomo no Hi

Join us on Sunday, May 8, 2022 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to celebrate the Japanese national holiday of Children’s Day at Yume Japanese Gardens.

Children's Day, or Kodomo no Hi, falls annually on May 5 when Japanese families celebrate the healthy growth and happiness of their children. This year our Festival will coincide with Mother’s Day. What a wonderful way of celebrating moms and children all together.

The event will feature Taiko Drumming performance by Odaiko Sonora, Kamishibai ("paper play") storytelling, origami, ikebana for children, Japanese crafts, and much more!

Enjoy delicious octopus dumplings: the Takoyaki Balls Food Truck will be on site!!!

Snacks/drinks will also be available for purchase.

The participation in this event will be scheduled in increments of 2 hour per time slot (10:00am-12:00pm OR 12:00pm-2:00pm) to guarantee social distancing to our visitors.

Advanced ticket reservation is required. This is a limited admission event. 

Admission Tickets: Adults: $18 - Members: $10 - Children: $6 - Children under 5: Free