Hey awesome parents! Get ready for a fun family weekend in Tokyo on February 7th and 8th, 2026. We've dug up some unique, one-off events just for your 3-14 year olds. Don't miss the Mountain Work Experience Festival for outdoor fun or the Gacha Gacha Exhibition if your teens like toys!
See our top picks
Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival
HANEGI PARK
Enjoy the beautiful, early-blooming plum blossoms for free in Setagaya this weekend!
Gacha Gacha Exhibition Award 2026
Roppongi Museum
Dive into the fascinating world of Japanese capsule toys at this fun exhibition, perfect for a few hours indoors.
Kasai Rinkai Park Daffodil Festival
Kasai Rinkai Park
A lovely outdoor spot with flowers, and they often have pony rides and animal interaction available!
· February 7
3MOUNTAIN WORK EXPERIENCE FESTIVALFREE : This is a cool hands-on festival where kids can learn about forestry and mountain work! There will be displays of mountain machinery, food trucks using forest ingredients, and various workshops. A great way to enjoy nature and learn about the local environment.It’s a great interactive outdoor event where kids can see real machinery and learn about nature and local work, perfect for curious minds.
GACHA GACHA EXHIBITION AWARD 2026 : This exhibition showcases the world of Gacha Gacha (capsule toys) with award-winning entries. If your older kids love collecting or quirky Japanese culture, this is a must-see before it moves on!It taps right into a core piece of modern Japanese pop culture that many older kids and tweens are obsessed with.
SETAGAYA PLUM BLOSSOM FESTIVALFREE : Come feel the first hints of spring by admiring hundreds of plum blossoms! The festival runs for a few weeks, but this weekend is great for enjoying the fresh air and maybe some plum-flavored snacks.It's a beautiful, free outdoor experience celebrating an early sign of spring, plus it's running for a limited time this month.
· February 8
4ONE PIECE CAFE GENE OPENING : The brand new ONE PIECE CAFE GENE opens this weekend at Shibuya Parco! If your older kids are fans of the manga/anime, grab a themed meal here. It’s the perfect pit stop after checking out the Nintendo Store nearby.This is a brand-new opening celebrating one of the most famous anime series, making it a must-do for anime fans this weekend.
ANTI-ACTION: ARTIST-WOMEN'S CHALLENGES AND RESPONSES IN POSTWAR JAPAN (LAST DAY!)FREE : This is the absolute last day to catch this art exhibition looking at marginalized female Japanese artists from the 50s and 60s. While the theme is heavy, the visual impact of the works can be engaging for older kids interested in art.It's the final day for this specific exhibition, and it offers a chance for older children to engage with significant contemporary Japanese art history.
KASAI RINKAI PARK DAFFODIL FESTIVALFREE : The Daffodil Festival is in full swing this weekend, a free event with beautiful flowers near the Ferris wheel! They often have pony rides and animal interaction here, which is a huge win for the little ones.It's a free, outdoor event featuring flowers and animal experiences, making it great value and fun for younger kids.
SAFETY GOODS FAIR - SUPPORTING SAFE AND SECURE CHILD-REARING ITEMSFREE : This free fair lets kids and parents check out products that have won the Kids Design Award—think safety gadgets and smart play items. It's a super practical outing but also has hands-on workshops for the little ones!It's a completely free event with hands-on opportunities, focusing on safety and good design in a less central Tokyo location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Tokyo this weekend?
You can enjoy the Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival at HANEGI PARK on both Saturday and Sunday, which is totally free and great for a lovely park stroll. Also, check out the Kasai Rinkai Park Daffodil Festival on Sunday for more free outdoor fun and sometimes animal encounters.
Are there any events specifically for tweens/teens (ages 10-14)?
Yes! The ONE PIECE CAFE GENE is opening on Sunday in Shibuya Parco, which is perfect for anime fans. Also, the Gacha Gacha Exhibition Award 2026 at Roppongi Museum will appeal to their collecting side.
What's a unique Saturday activity for my 3-year-old in Tokyo?
Head to the Mountain Work Experience Festival at Kokuei Showa Kinen Park on Saturday to see big machinery and do fun workshops! Or, for something closer to spring, the Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival is lovely for a gentle park visit.
