Welcome to the end of February 2026! This weekend features the tail end of Lunar New Year (Tết) cultural events, including museum exhibitions, plus a few recurring community meetups and scheduled tours.
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Free Evening Admission to Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Enjoy free entry to the zoo between 5 PM and 9 PM on Saturday evening.
Kylin, Lion and Dragon Dance of the Hoa ethnic group Exhibition
Museum of HCM City
Explore a timely cultural exhibition at the Museum of HCMC on Saturday.
Free Folk Games and Craft Workshops at Dam Sen Park
Công viên văn hóa Đầm Sen
Hands-on folk games and craft workshops are available for free at Dam Sen Park on Saturday.
· February 28
4: Check out this cultural showcase celebrating the unique folk performance arts of the Hoa ethnic group in HCMC. It’s a great way to absorb some culture while the Tết celebrations are winding down.This is a limited-run exhibition tied to the Lunar New Year period, making it a timely cultural experience.
FREE : The Zoo is offering free entry every evening between 5 PM and 9 PM during the holiday period. This is a great budget-friendly way to see the animals after the heat of the day.Confirmed free entry during the evening hours this Saturday, part of the wider Tết promotion.
FREE FOLK GAMES AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS AT DAM SEN PARKFREE : Dam Sen Park is hosting free activities, including a fun farm game and traditional craft workshops, likely continuing through the end of the holiday weekend. Perfect for hands-on fun.Specific free children's workshops are highlighted as continuing during the Tết holiday period, which includes Saturday.
: This is an information and application day held indoors at Saigon Centre. It is likely aimed at parents or older teens exploring educational opportunities.It is a confirmed event happening Saturday morning, useful for families with older children or those planning ahead.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3: This exhibition wraps up today, displaying photos and documents that trace the evolution of the Vietnamese Tết holiday. It’s a quick, informative stop if you are near District 1.This exhibition ends today, Saturday, February 28th, making it the final chance to catch it.
FREE : Suoi Tien is reportedly offering free participation in their fun farm game, craft workshops, and folk games, running through the holiday period. A great way to spend Sunday outside the city centre.Theme parks often run holiday promotions that extend to Sunday, March 1st, so this is a likely inclusion.
: If your family enjoys early morning fitness, this recurring running club meets at 6:30 AM on Saturday morning. Great for older kids who can handle the distance or for parents to take turns running while the other watches the little ones.This recurring Saturday event falls exactly on Feb 28th.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Ho Chi Minh City this weekend?
For free family fun this weekend (Feb 28–Mar 01), look into the Free Evening Admission to Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Saturday, 5 PM – 9 PM) or the Free Folk Games and Craft Workshops at Dam Sen Park (Saturday).
Are there any specific cultural events happening around the end of Tết?
Yes, the Museum of HCMC is hosting two relevant cultural exhibitions ending this weekend: 'A Journey to Vietnamese Traditional Tết' on Saturday, and the 'Kylin, Lion and Dragon Dance of the Hoa ethnic group Exhibition' which runs through March.
What can we do on Sunday, March 1st?
Sunday options are limited this week, but you might check if the free holiday promotions (like those at Suoi Tien Theme Park or the Zoo evenings) are still running, as they are associated with the general Tết period.
