Get ready for a busy weekend in Chiba! We have outdoor festivals like the Plum Blossom viewing, family fun in Tokyo nearby, and some unique one-day events on Saturday, including a fun run and a science lecture perfect for older kids.
See our top picks
Tokyo Farmers and Kids Festa 2026
Yoyogi Park (Tokyo)
Huge, interactive food festival happening both Saturday and Sunday.
Happy Dream Circus Makuhari Performance
AEON MALL Makuhari New City
Indoor big-top fun at the Makuhari mall venue.
Akebonoyama Plum Festival 2026
Akebonoyama Agricultural Park
Easy outdoor stroll to enjoy beautiful plum blossoms.
· February 28
7TOKYO FARMERS AND KIDS FESTA 2026FREE : This free festival aims to teach kids where their food comes from with fun activities. Expect plenty of opportunities for taste testing fresh farm foods and maybe even climbing on some farming equipment.It's a massive, highly engaging, free festival happening across both days of your target weekend.
FREE : The plum trees should be in full bloom right now, offering a beautiful backdrop for a weekend stroll. It’s a lovely, easy outing for the whole family to enjoy the late winter colors.Perfect local Chiba experience, right in the middle of the plum blooming season, and it’s free.
: Get active with the whole family at this unique marathon held on a golf course! It sounds like a fun way to burn off some energy and celebrate strawberries all at once.It's a one-day event focused on active fun, perfect for Saturday morning.
CHIBAKAWA FESTIVAL 2026 KASHIMA RIVERFREE : This local festival connects attendees with nature and includes a historical element. A highlight for kids is the Kashima River balloon experience, so check the start time!Unique local event featuring a fun balloon activity for kids on Saturday.
: If you have older children fascinated by space, this lecture in the planetarium about the expanding universe sounds incredible. Definitely check the start time for this one-off Saturday event.A specific, high-interest science event happening only on Saturday.
FREE : Get your hands dirty (or learn how to!) by attending this session on the basics of growing plants, focusing specifically on soil and fertilizer. Great if your family enjoys gardening.It's a practical workshop happening only Saturday for families interested in plants.
FREE : If you have older children or teens looking to do something constructive, this volunteer session at Inage Beach is happening Saturday. Check the requirements to see if they can join in cleaning up the area.It’s a unique, community-focused, one-day activity happening Saturday.
· March 1
1: Check out this Ukiyo-e exhibition featuring beautiful prints of flowers and birds, which were popular with women in the Edo period. It's a great chance for a quiet, cultural experience before it closes Sunday.The exhibit concludes on Sunday, March 1st, making this the final weekend to visit.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3: Head over to Makuhari for this traveling circus performance! It promises to welcome attendees into a 'world of dreams' with lots of dazzling acts perfect for kids.A classic family activity that runs the whole weekend.
: This is your absolute last day to catch this exhibition on Jomon period pottery excavated locally. If your older kids are interested in history or archaeology, this is a quick, educational stop.It wraps up on Sunday, making it a perfect last-chance weekend visit.
FREE : While this spans weeks, the hotel is celebrating its anniversary with lights and a 'Gratitude Festa' which might include special family offerings this weekend. Worth checking the hotel’s schedule for Saturday/Sunday activities.It's a long-running local celebration happening throughout this specific weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Chiba this weekend?
The main free event is the massive Tokyo Farmers and Kids Festa 2026 happening in Yoyogi Park on both Saturday and Sunday. Locally, the Akebonoyama Plum Festival is also free to attend both days.
Are there any events finishing this Sunday, March 1st?
Yes, the Special Exhibition at the Kasori Shell Mound Museum and the Rockefeller Collection Flower and Bird Prints exhibit at the Chiba City Museum of Art both conclude on Sunday.
What active events are scheduled for Saturday, February 28th?
On Saturday, families can participate in the 2nd Chiba City Strawberry Marathon or join a beach cleanup/volunteer session at GO!GO! Volunteer 2026 Vol.4 in Chiba.
