Happy final weekend of February! This Saturday and Sunday (Feb 28 & Mar 1) mark the last day of some great festivals, including the colossal Taipei Lantern Festival and a unique Jimmy Liao Circus experience down in Taichung. If you need some indoor fun, don't miss the continuing anime and art exhibitions.
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2026 Taipei Lantern Festival
Huabo Expo Park and Ximending areas
See the massive Transformers lantern display lit up nightly for free.
Aurora Ice Rink
NOKE Zhong-Tai Life Mall 6F
Stay active indoors at Taipei's large, modern ice rink this weekend.
PAW Patrol Rescue Mission Pop-Up Amusement Park
Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Warehouse 4
The final weekend for your little ones to join the rescue missions before it closes on Sunday!
· February 28
11FREE : The Taipei Lantern Festival is in full swing this weekend, featuring a massive 'Optimus Prime' main lantern at the Huabo Expo Park zone for epic photo ops. It’s free to attend and lights up the evening until 10 PM.It’s the most exciting free evening event happening in Taipei this weekend, perfect for family strolls after dinner.
: Head to Shilin Residence Park to see over 100,000 tulips imported from the Netherlands and Japan. This is a beautiful, low-key alternative to the main mountain flower festivals.This is a classic Taipei springtime display, and Sunday is its last full day before the festival wraps up early next week.
: The annual flower festival is ongoing at Yangmingshan, featuring seasonal blooms. It's a great chance to escape the city and enjoy mountain air.This is the peak period for early spring blooms in Taipei's iconic national park.
EGG THIEF DIGITAL GAME INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION : Kids can use AI technology to turn themselves into Q-version characters and complete six different digital challenges inside a picture book world.This interactive exhibition closes on March 1st, so this is your final chance to explore the digital games.
2026 TAICHUNG CENTRAL PARK LIGHT SHOWFREE : Though this is in Taichung, the massive immersive Aurora Show, featuring the beloved Moomin characters, runs nightly until 10 PM this weekend. If you're road-tripping, it's worth the drive.It’s a spectacular light show featuring a major IP (Moomin) that is active this weekend.
FREE : Although the official event ended Feb 22nd according to one source, another suggests the blossoms might last. Check this Neihu park location for beautiful evening views of any lingering cherry blossoms—it's a lovely free spot if any color remains.It's a beautiful, free local Taipei spot known for blossoms, even if the official 'season' technically ended earlier.
AURORA ICE RINK : If the weather is unpredictable, this is Taipei’s second-largest indoor ice rink. It's perfect for a family outing, offering great facilities for first-timers.It’s a permanent attraction with reliable weekend hours, providing a high-quality indoor active option.
MINI BOOM! : This exhibition at the Taoyuan Children's Art Museum is running through Sunday (March 1st). While slightly outside Taipei, Taoyuan is easily accessible and focuses specifically on young audiences.It’s a dedicated children’s museum activity running right through Sunday.
BEFORE THE STORM. TAIWAN ON THE FRONTIER OF PAST AND FUTURE : This exhibition at TFAM explores Taiwan's history on the frontier of past and future, which might pique the interest of older, history-curious kids.It is one of the major long-running exhibitions at the premier art museum, continuing through the weekend.
FREE : If you are planning a day trip south of Taipei, the strawberry season in Dahu is still running. Kids love picking their own fruit, and it’s a great sensory activity.Strawberry season is peaking or wrapping up—this weekend is a good time to go if you plan an excursion outside the city.
: This exhibition by Japanese artists encourages visitors to physically interact with the light art installations—perfect for curious young children who like to touch things!It's a highly interactive, indoor art experience running through April.
Also On· anytime this weekend
8: Taipei’s first large outdoor dinosaur park features life-sized, moving dinosaur models creating an immersive experience. Perfect for dino-obsessed kids.This exhibition is running but will end in February 2027, so catching it now is a good idea if you haven't been.
: Little fans can join the PAW Patrol team to complete rescue missions, drive electric vehicles, and handle fire or snow tasks to earn a prize.This pop-up ends March 1st, making this weekend the absolute last chance for your kids to participate.
: For older kids and teens, this exhibit showcases original manuscripts and features a 1:1 scale model of Satoru Gojo. It’s a deep dive into the world of Jujutsu Kaisen 0.This is a massive cultural hit for older audiences, and it's still running this weekend.
: Explore an immersive Dragon Ball experience where you can witness the growth of Goku and even try releasing a Kamehameha wave. Great for fans of the classic franchise.Anime exhibitions like this are hugely popular; it's open all weekend at Huashan.
: Start Saturday morning right with an English exercise meetup in the beautiful Daan Forest Park. Check the ticket details before you go.It's a specific, recurring outdoor fitness event happening Saturday morning in Taipei's most famous park.
FREE : The official Taipei Night Market Festival runs throughout the second half of the year, but a general vibrant night market atmosphere will certainly be felt at various locations this weekend.It’s a good reminder that visiting any of Taipei’s famous night markets (like Shilin or Raohe) is the primary evening entertainment this time of year.
: This exhibition mixes classic art with high-end AI interaction, letting visitors step into famous scenes like 'The Gleaners.' It's fascinating tech fun for school-aged kids.The NTSEC is a reliable indoor option, and this exhibition is running through April.
: Celebrate 25 years of One Piece with this special exhibition featuring behind-the-scenes content divided into four themed zones. A must-see for fans of Monkey D. Luffy.Running through April, this is a huge draw for older kids and teens this weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Taipei this weekend?
The best free activity is the 2026 Taipei Lantern Festival, which lights up the Huabo Expo Park and Ximending areas nightly until 10 PM. You can also check for lingering blossoms at the Neihu Lohas Park.
Are there any family events ending this Sunday (March 1st)?
Yes, the PAW Patrol Rescue Mission Pop-Up Amusement Park and the Egg Thief Digital Game Interactive Exhibition both close on Sunday, March 1st, making this the last chance to visit those.
What's happening outdoors for older kids in Taipei this weekend?
The 2026 YangMingShan Flower Festival is ongoing, offering beautiful scenery, and you can explore major exhibitions like the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Movie Exhibition or the Dragon Ball Heroes Rise exhibit indoors.
