Nagoya Kids Events This Weekend (Jan 31-1)

WINTER MONKEY DAY: MONKEYS WARMING UP BY THE FIRE : This is your absolute last chance to see the monkeys huddling around a bonfire! They even feed them hot sweet potatoes at 2 PM—super charming and unique viewing.It’s the final day for this quirky, seasonal tradition where you can watch monkeys warm up by the fire!

📍Varies by venue, Inuyama (Immediate Suburb)· 2:00 PM (Hot Sweet Potato Feeding) · 3-14 years · Park Entry Fee

DIY INSTRUMENT MAKING: CREATE AND PLAY! : Forget store-bought toys—your kids can build their own musical instrument, like a cardboard guitar or trumpet! Perfect hands-on fun for older kids who love crafting.A hands-on workshop that lets kids design, build, and immediately play their own unique creation.

📍Varies by venue, Naka-ku· See website for times · 6+ · Ticketed

MUSIC SCORE CREATION SOFTWARE WORKSHOP: TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STARFREE : Introduce your older kids to digital music composition by having them use professional software (Dorico) to write out the sheet music for 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.' Seriously cool for budding musicians!It’s totally free and surprisingly technical, offering a fun introduction to digital composition tools.

📍Varies by venue, Naka-ku· See website for times · Elementary/Middle School · Free

DIY EVENT AT DCM OKAZAKI SOUTH STORE : Hit up a local hardware store for a guided, hands-on DIY session! Staff help beginners and younger kids make something practical while learning basic skills.A true local community activity: learning practical skills at a hardware store workshop.

📍Varies by venue, Okazaki (Immediate Suburb)· See website for times · 5+ · Ticketed

INDOOR PARENT-CHILD FUTSAL/SOCCER SESSION : Need to get the kids active indoors? This session lets parents and kids play futsal or soccer together under cover. Great for burning energy, whatever the weather outside!A genuine 'rainy day sorted' option that promotes active play between parents and children.

📍Varies by venue, Nakamura-ku· See website for times · 3-14 years · Ticketed

TREASURE HUNT AT KIDO! (CHRISTMAS THEME) : A fun scavenger hunt inside the KID-O play area searching for hidden Christmas treasures—find them all and score a medal! Perfect for the younger age group.Motivates younger kids (3-10) with a prize (medal) in a fun, contained play area scavenger hunt.

📍Varies by venue, Nisshin (Immediate Suburb)· See website for times · 3-10 years · Ticketed

BABY MASSAGE CLASS : A sweet, structured bonding activity for new parents and their littlest ones via massage. Good for parents needing a calm Saturday morning activity, even with slightly older toddlers.A niche, calming activity focused on parent-child bonding, often overlooked by parents with slightly older children.

📍Varies by venue, Moriyama-ku· See website for times · Babies to pre-walkers · Ticketed

PUZZLE SOLVING ADVENTURE: THE MYSTERIOUS SPIRITS AND THE LOST SEVEN COLORSFREE : This location-based mystery hunt, focused on spirits and colors, is wrapping up Sunday! Send the older kids out to solve puzzles across Kiyosu City—it’s a great, free challenge.It's the absolute final day for this free, engaging outdoor puzzle-solving quest across the neighborhood.

📍Varies by venue, Kiyosu (Immediate Suburb)· See website for times · 8-14 years · Free

INSECT MANIAC SPECIAL EXHIBITION : If your kids love creepy-crawlies, hurry in! The Science Museum's massive insect exhibition is ending Sunday, making it a perfect educational indoor activity for the end of the weekend.It's the final weekend for this huge insect exhibit—a perfect educational deep-dive before it closes.

📍Varies by venue, Sakae / Fushimi· Exhibition Hours · 5-14 years · Exhibition Fee

KAMI: THE MYRIAD DEITIES OF JAPAN EXHIBIT : Dive into Japanese spirituality by exploring this exhibit on Shinto gods ('kami'). It’s a visually rich cultural experience that older, curious kids will appreciate.Offers a deep, visual cultural learning experience about Shinto deities, perfect for older elementary/middle schoolers.

📍Varies by venue, Eastern Area· Exhibition Hours · 8-14 years · Admission Fee

PRECURE IDOL FESTA ♡ FESTA IN LAGUNASIA : Last day for the Precure Idol Festa at Lagunasia! If you have a fan, this full-day trip outside Nagoya includes themed events and workshops.The final day for a popular franchise event, making it a special, concentrated trip for dedicated fans.

📍Varies by venue, Gamagori (Immediate Suburb)· Event period · 5-12 years · Park Entry + Event Fee