This weekend in Hanoi (March 14-15, 2026), families can dive deep into Vietnamese culture at the Ethnic Village or check out school previews. While some major running events are happening outside the city, the Cultural Village offers rich, hands-on experiences perfect for all ages.
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Dwight School Hanoi
A morning preview of the school environment this Saturday.
Traditional Culture Experience: Games and Costumes
The Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village (Room A3)
Indoor games like chess and costume trying available both morning and afternoon.
Traditional Culture Experience: Games and Costumes (Sunday Afternoon)
The Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village (Room A3)
Easy access to fun activities like swinging and stilt walking on Sunday afternoon.
· March 14
2: If you are considering international schooling, this is a great chance to step inside the classrooms. Parents and children can meet the teachers and get a real feel for the learning environment.This is a specific, time-limited opportunity to visit a major international school campus in Hanoi this Saturday morning.
WEEKEND CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND HANDICRAFTS : Spend the morning exploring different ethnic villages and participating in hands-on craft introductions. This focuses on activities related to women, family, and youth culture.These are specific weekend-only artisan activities happening on Saturday morning.
· March 15
3TÂY NGUYÊN FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE PROGRAM (AFTERNOON SESSION) : This is the second chance to catch the colourful music and dance performance celebrating the Tây Nguyên people. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon immersed in culture.Listing the afternoon session separately gives parents flexibility, ensuring they see the event scheduled for Sunday.
WEEKEND CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND HANDICRAFTS (SUNDAY MORNING) : Head over Sunday afternoon to catch the second round of cultural exchange activities across the villages. It’s a great way to see different minority cultures without leaving Hanoi.Offers a chance to attend the artisan activities on Sunday afternoon, covering the full weekend schedule.
TRADITIONAL CULTURE EXPERIENCE: GAMES AND COSTUMES (SUNDAY AFTERNOON) : If you missed Saturday, you can still enjoy chess, stilt walking, and costume trying on Sunday afternoon. This is a guaranteed fun spot for kids at the Village.Provides a specific time slot on Sunday afternoon for the family experience activities.
Also On· anytime this weekend
2: Catch a vibrant performance celebrating the Tây Nguyên culture in March, featuring traditional music and dancing. It runs in the morning and afternoon sessions.This is a specific cultural performance running only on these two dates at the Ethnic Village.
: This dedicated space lets kids try out fun indoor and outdoor games like stilt walking and swinging. You can also try on ethnic costumes and paint statues.Specifically highlights active, hands-on games like stilt walking happening Saturday morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Hanoi this weekend?
Based on the extracted data, there are no events explicitly marked as free for this weekend (March 14-15). The school visit has no price listed, and cultural activities at the Ethnic Village usually require admission fees.
Where can kids get active outdoors this weekend?
Head to The Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village for outdoor activities like swinging and stilt walking on Saturday or Sunday afternoon as part of the Traditional Culture Experience.
Are there any weekend-long activities happening?
Yes, the performances and cultural exchanges at The Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village run across both Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15.
