Okayama Kids Events This Weekend February 28th - March 1st 2026

February 28th - March 1st 2026JapanLast updated: Recently

This weekend marks the absolute last chance for a few great seasonal activities, including garden lights and local history rallies! We also have fun indoor play options and the debut of a new DIY workshop perfect for little hands.

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Garden Illumination IN Saidaiji

Saidaiji Ryokuka Park

Stunning free light show, last night is Saturday!

Rainy Day Sorted

Indoor Playground Event

Okayama City, Kita Ward

The final day of indoor play space for active kids on Sunday.

Best for Little Kids

DIY Workshop at DCM Okayama

DCM Okayama Store

A hands-on Sunday workshop welcoming small children.

15 events this weekend

· February 28

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FREE : This is your final chance to see the beautiful LED illuminations lighting up Saidaiji Ryokuka Park after dark. It’s a lovely, free evening activity perfect for a family stroll before it closes for the season.This is the very last day (Feb 28th) for this popular winter light display.

📍Saidaiji Ryokuka Park, Okayama City, Higashi Ward· Nighttime · All ages · Free

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FREE

Garden Illumination IN Saidaiji

The Garden Illumination IN Saidaiji lights up Saidaiji Ryokka Park with various illuminations under the theme "Let's Play with Light! Sparkling Garden Night," offering a magical evening stroll and interactive light-based activities for families.

WhenDecember 6, 2025 (Saturday) to February 28, 2026 (Saturday), 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily
WhereSaidaiji Ryokka Park (Hyakka Plaza), Okayama City, Japan (Address not fully specified, but the location is within Okayama City)
PriceFree (Cost not mentioned for viewing the illumination)
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: Test your family's wits in this thrilling escape game centered around an alien threat! This Saturday is a great time to book as it runs every weekend day.It's an exciting, immersive activity specifically recommended for a wide range of ages, running Saturday.

📍Real Escape Game Okayama Store, Okayama City, Kita Ward· Not explicitly mentioned (Booking required) · Adults to children (requires focus) · Reservations being accepted

🏠indoor🎨workshop8-12 yrs

Space Monster Escape Room

This is a Real Escape Room event called "Space Monster Escape Room" where participants work as trainee heroes to solve puzzles and save the city from an invading space monster within 60 minutes.

WhenFeb 20, 2026 (Fri) - Mar 8, 2026 (Sun). Weekdays (Mon/Wed): 2:00 PM, Weekdays (Fri): 6:30 PM, Sat/Sun/Holidays: 10:00 AM / 1:00 PM / 3:30 PM / 6:30 PM. (Note: Game start times are listed, reception opens 20 mins prior).
Whereリアル脱出ゲーム岡山店 (Real Escape Game Okayama Store), 岡山県岡山市北区磨屋町9−30 SDビル2F (SD Bldg 2F, 9-30 Magoyacho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture)
PriceAdult tickets range from ¥3,200 (weekday advance) to ¥3,800 (holiday on-the-day). Significant discounts are available for U22 (¥2,880 - ¥3,420 range) and U18 (¥2,400 - ¥2,850 range) participants with ID verification. Unaccompanied preschool children are not allowed to participate, but may enter for free with an accompanying guardian (aged 18+).
BookingRequired — book in advance
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· March 1

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: If you have little builders at home, this Sunday DIY event is perfect as beginners and small children are explicitly welcomed. Staff offer careful instruction for the month's project.This event welcomes small children and ends Sunday, March 1st.

📍DCM Okayama Store, Okayama City, Minami Ward· Not explicitly mentioned · Beginners and small children welcome · Reservations being accepted

🏠indoor🎨workshopAll ages

DIY Workshop at DCM Okayama

A DIY workshop held in February at the DCM Okayama store, welcoming children and DIY beginners to participate with friends and family.

WhenFebruary 1st to February 28th (Specific times not detailed on this page)
WhereDCM Okayama Store, 560-236 Fujita, Minami-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 701-0221
PriceFree (Stated that booking requires free membership registration and implies workshop materials might have a cost, but the page does not state the workshop fee itself)
BookingRequired — book in advance
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: This exhibition explores the impact of Christianity on Japanese art since the 16th century. It’s a quieter, cultural option perfect for an afternoon visit before it closes Sunday.This cultural exhibition wraps up on Sunday, March 1st.

📍Okayama City, Kita Ward (Unnamed venue), Okayama City, Kita Ward· Not mentioned · Older children/Teens · Not mentioned

🏠indoor🖼️exhibitionAll ages

Art Exhibition: Beauty and Prayer in Modern Japanese Art

This exhibition explores the influence of Christianity on modern Japanese art, showcasing works that reflect themes of beauty and prayer, which may interest older children and adults interested in art history.

WhenJanuary 9, 2026 (Fri) to March 1, 2026 (Sun). Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Note: Opens at 10:00 AM on Jan 9. Night hours until 7:00 PM on Jan 31 (Sat) and Feb 28 (Sat). Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed Mondays (except Jan 12 & Feb 23), Jan 13 (Tue), and Feb 24 (Tue).
WhereOkayama Prefectural Museum of Art, 8-48 Tenjin-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, 700-0814
PriceGeneral: 1500 yen (1200 yen for groups of 20+); Seniors (65+): 1300 yen (1000 yen for groups of 20+); University students: 500 yen (400 yen for groups of 20+); High school students and younger: Free. Free admission for those with disability certificates and one caregiver.
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Also On· anytime this weekend

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: This runs through the weekend, providing a great indoor space for kids to burn off energy. Although weekly activities are mentioned, this is your final day (March 1st) to check it out.The final day of this indoor play event, perfect if the weather is poor on Sunday.

📍Okayama City, Kita Ward (Sports facility), Okayama City, Kita Ward🔄 Recurring· Not explicitly mentioned · Children · Not mentioned

🏠indoor🎯otherAll ages

Indoor Playground Event

This is a recurring indoor play area event featuring weekly themed activities like table tennis or a ball pit to help kids stay active during the cold season.

WhenFeb 18 (Wed) - Mar 1 (Sun), with specific activities running on select days between 10:00~18:00 (last reception at 17:20).
WhereMiharashi Plaza 1F, Kita-Nagase Mirai Fureai General Park, Okayama City, Kita Ward, 2-17-17 Kitajose Omotecho
Price550 yen/group (30 min) for Table Tennis Week; 330 yen/child for Ball Pool Week (for children up to 2nd grade)
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: Tour three key Okayama spots—the castle, a plaza, and an onsen—to answer multiple-choice quizzes for a chance to win local specialty products. Sunday is the final day!The absolute final day for this touring quiz game is Sunday, March 1st.

📍Three locations: Okayama Castle, Ashimori Plaza, Takebe Hachiman Onsen, Okayama City & surrounding areas🔄 Recurring· Not mentioned · All ages · Not explicitly mentioned

🌳outdoortouristAll ages

Okayama Quiz Rally 2026

Families can tour three Okayama locations (Okayama Castle, Ashimori Plaza, Takebe Hachiman Onsen) to answer quizzes and enter a lottery for local specialty prizes.

WhenJanuary 1, 2026 (Thursday) to March 1, 2026 (Sunday)
WhereOkayama Castle, Ashimori Plaza, Takebe Hachiman Onsen (Start location is flexible)
PriceNot explicitly stated, but participation involves visiting venues which may have separate admission fees (assuming the rally itself is free or included in venue entry)
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: Explore the streets of Okayama by foot, solving puzzles related to local history and culture. This is a fantastic way to keep older kids engaged while sightseeing on Saturday.A perfect Saturday activity combining walking/history with puzzle-solving, highly engaging for older kids.

📍Real Escape Game Okayama Store (Starting point), Okayama City Center📸 Tourist favourite· Not explicitly mentioned (Booking required) · Older children/Teens · Reservations being accepted

🌳outdoor🎯otherAll ages

Mystery Journey Invitation in Okayama

This is a street-based mystery-solving game where participants explore Okayama while solving puzzles to discover the city's hidden charms, making it an enjoyable exploration for families.

WhenStarts February 20, 2026. Play is recommended between 10:00 and sunset.
WhereThe event involves exploring Okayama city; kit pickup/same-day purchase location is Real Escape Game Okayama Store, 9-30 Mayamachi, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0826
Price2,700 yen (tax included) per kit; Elementary school children get half price with a guardian ("O-mise de for kids discount"); Preschoolers/younger children are free with a guardian.
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: This is the basic, classic escape room challenge—get out of the bank vault within 60 minutes! A great indoor option for Saturday afternoon.A staple escape room running on Saturday, perfect for a scheduled indoor family adventure.

📍Real Escape Game Okayama Store, Okayama City, Kita Ward🔄 Recurring· Not explicitly mentioned (Booking required) · Families with older children · Reservations being accepted

🏠indoor🎨workshop8-12 yrs

Escape from Magnolia Bank

This is a real escape game where a team of 1 to 10 people must solve puzzles within 60 minutes to steal secret documents and escape from a bank that has locked them in after an alarm was triggered.

WhenRecurring from January 9, 2026 (Friday) with no end date. Start times vary: Mon/Wed 3:00 PM, Fri 6:30 PM, Sat/Sun/Holidays 10:00 AM / 12:30 PM / 2:30 PM / 5:00 PM (Note: Start times are for the game; arrive 10 minutes prior for check-in).
Whereリアル脱出ゲーム岡山店 (Real Escape Game Okayama Store), 岡山県岡山市北区磨屋町9−30 SDビル2F (SD Building 2F, 9-30 Magoyacho, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture)
PriceGeneral Ticket: ¥3,500 (advance) to ¥3,800 (same-day). Discounts are available for U22 (from ¥3,150 advance) and U18 (from ¥2,630 advance). Pre-school children are free if accompanied by a guardian (not participating in the game).
BookingRequired — book in advance
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FREE : Use Saturday to complete this completely free stamp and crossword rally focused on Okayama's rich history involving figures like Hideyoshi. This runs until the very end of the day on Feb 28th!This history rally finishes its run on Saturday, offering a free, engaging tour of the city.

📍Ashimori Plaza and others, Okayama City, Kita Ward🔄 Recurring· Not mentioned · All ages · Free

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Hideyoshi & Ukita Family Rally

A family-friendly rally where participants can solve history-themed crosswords and collect stamps related to Hideyoshi and the Ukita family in Okayama.

WhenNovember 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026
WhereVarious spots including Ashimori Plaza, Bitchu Takamatsu Castle Ruins Museum, and Okayama Castle Keep (full addresses are available on the page but are too long to list here).
PriceFree (entry to Okayama Castle Keep is paid)
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: If you haven't taken a scenic ride on the Ibara Line to collect denim-themed digital stamps, Saturday is your final day to participate! Great for a unique day trip.The final day for this fun trip utilizing the local train line is Saturday, February 28th.

📍Checkpoints at 5 stations on the Ibara Line, Ibara City / Various📸 Tourist favourite· Not mentioned · All ages · Not mentioned

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Ibata Line Digital Stamp Rally

A digital stamp rally that encourages enjoying the Ibara Line by visiting five stations to collect digital stamps and earn a chance to win local specialty products.

WhenOctober 10, 2025 to February 28, 2026
WhereIbara Line (Checkpoints at Sōja, Kibi-Makibi, Yakage, Ibara, and Kannabe stations)
PriceFree (requires travel on the Ibara Line)
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: Spend Saturday exploring the Takahashi River basin by trying local noodle dishes and collecting digital stamps. A great foodie adventure that wraps up soon!The final day for this rally that encourages trying local cuisine is Saturday.

📍10 cities/towns in the Takahashi River basin, Kurashiki / Takahashi River Basin🔄 Recurring· Not mentioned · All ages (Food Lovers) · Not mentioned

🌳outdoortouristAll ages

Noodle Tour Stamp Rally (Mentabi)

This is a digital stamp rally called 'Mentabi' that encourages families to travel around the Takahashi River Basin area to taste and collect stamps from local specialty noodle dishes.

WhenDecember 5, 2025 (Friday) to March 8, 2026 (Sunday)
WhereMultiple locations across the Takahashi River Basin area (including Kurashiki City, Kasaoka City, Ibara City, Niimi City, Asakuchi City, Takahashi City, Soja City, Hayashima Town, Yagura Town, and Satoshou Town). No single address is provided.
PriceFree (cost of food not specified, but the rally itself is free to participate in)
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: See around 200 pieces from the masterpiece 'Hokusai Manga,' known for its humorous and detailed drawings. A wonderful cultural outing for Saturday.A major art exhibition featuring Hokusai running all day Saturday.

📍Bizen City Museum of Art, Bizen City🏛️ Permanent· Not mentioned · Older children/Teens · Not mentioned

🏠indoor🖼️exhibitionAll ages

Hokusai Manga Exhibition

The exhibition features about 200 carefully selected works from the Urakami Collection of Hokusai Manga, offering a glimpse into the diverse and humorous drawings that greatly influenced European art.

WhenJanuary 10, 2026 (Sat) to March 8, 2026 (Sun), 9:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30). Closed on Mondays (unless Monday is a public holiday, then closed the next day).
WhereBizen City Museum of Art, 1659-6 Imbe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
PriceGeneral: 1,000 yen (900 yen for groups of 20+). Discounted rates for seniors and students. Junior high school students and below are free.
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: This museum exhibition focuses on the intricate beauty of Japanese swords, looking closely at the metal structure and temper lines. A quiet, focused activity for Saturday.A unique local museum exhibition running all day Saturday that appeals to those interested in craft/history.

📍Kibi-bi Museum, Kurashiki City🏛️ Permanent· Not mentioned · Older children/Teens · Not mentioned

🏠indoor🖼️exhibitionAll ages

Kibi Swords Exhibition: Base Metal and Temper Line

This exhibition focuses on the 'Jigane' (base metal) and 'Hamon' (temper line) of Japanese swords, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique patterns created during the forging and quenching process.

WhenNovember 15, 2025 (Sat) – March 3, 2026 (Tue). Open 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30). Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (with exceptions for specific holidays).
WhereKibibi Museum, 1-4-22 Chuo, Kurashiki, Okayama 710-0046, Japan ("Kurashiki Yoimachi GARDEN" inside)
PriceGeneral 700 yen, Junior/High School 500 yen, Elementary School 300 yen. Toddlers are free. 20% discount for groups of 10 or more.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What free kids events are on in Okayama this weekend?

This weekend (Feb 28-01) you can enjoy two completely free events: the 'Garden Illumination IN Saidaiji' on Saturday night, and the 'Kurashiki Hina Doll Exhibition' on Sunday. The 'Hideyoshi & Ukita Family Rally' is also free to participate in on Saturday.

What's happening on Sunday, March 1st?

Sunday is your last chance for the 'Indoor Playground Event,' the 'Okayama Quiz Rally 2026,' the 'Kurashiki Hina Doll Exhibition,' and the 'Art Exhibition: Beauty and Prayer.' Plus, you can join the 'DIY Workshop at DCM Okayama.'

Are there any activities for older kids/teens?

Yes, the 'Space Monster Escape Room' and the city-wide 'Mystery Journey Invitation in Okayama' are great for teens on Saturday. The Hokusai Manga Exhibition is also a good cultural choice.

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