This post covers Oct 12–18. For this week (Oct 19–25), see 7 Places to Go with Kids in Goyang, Paju, Gimpo & Incheon This Weekend (10/19~25): Lots of Festivals End Sunday.
Short version: this week (10/12–10/18) in Goyang, Paju, Gimpo and Incheon, the festivals all pile up on Saturday, 10/17.
The Gimpo Lavenice Festival runs for one day only, 10/17 (Sat) 13:00–21:00, and in Incheon the Hwadojin Festival (10/16–10/17), the Subongsan Festival and the Chinatown Ssinna Festa (10/17–10/18) overlap.
The Haengjusanseong night tour and Paju Fair Book & Culture both end on 10/18 (Sun).
We grouped 32 places in Goyang, Paju, Gimpo and Incheon (including Ganghwa), plus 11 nearby in Uijeongbu, Yangju and Bucheon, based on official pages.
Last updated: 2026-10-10 (October, week 3, 10/12–10/18)
A lot of museums are closed on 10/12 (Mon). There are no public holidays this week, so weekday and weekend sessions run as usual.
Where to go with kids in Goyang, Paju, Gimpo and Incheon this weekend (10/17–18)?
We pulled out the things with Saturday or Sunday sessions first. Exhibitions that run all week are in a separate table below.
| Event | Place | Weekend schedule | Cost | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goyang National Heritage Night Tour 「Haengju-ga (街) Yesul-iya (夜)」 | Around Haengjusanseong Fortress (Goyang) | Until 10/18 (Sun), 18:00–22:00 | Free entry (some programs paid) | Not confirmed |
| Goyang Children’s Museum: 2 Saturday family classes | Goyang Children’s Museum (Goyang) | 10/17 (Sat), 2 sessions each, morning and afternoon | 15,000 won / 10,000 won per 1 family team | Families with kids age 5+ |
| Musical Jipsa TV Season 2 part.2 [The Endless Door of the Mansion] | Oullim Theater, Goyang Oullim Nuri (Goyang) | 10/17 (Sat) 11 am, 2 pm, 4:30 pm / 10/18 (Sun) 11 am, 2 pm | R seat 70,000 won (regular discount 39,500 won) | 24 months+ |
| Folk performance and music drama [Chulhae: The Tale of the Imugi] | Saeraese Theater, Goyang Aram Nuri (Goyang) | 10/17 (Sat) 5 pm | R seat 30,000 won, S seat 20,000 won | Elementary schoolers and up |
| Paju Fair Book & Culture 2026 (final weekend) | Around Paju Book City (Paju) | Until 10/18 (Sun) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Marionette puppet show | Borim Publishing puppet theater (Paju) | Weekends 14:00, 15:30 (until 10/18) | Paid (advance booking), price not confirmed | Kids and the whole family |
| Musical [Tturi-ttua’s Should I or Shouldn’t I] | Starfield Village Unjeong (Paju) | 10/18 (Sun) 14:00, 17:00 | Free | Not confirmed |
| Paju Cultural Foundation anniversary concert <Together> | Unjeong Happiness Center concert hall (Paju) | 10/17 (Sat) 15:00 | All seats free (1st floor sold out) | Age 7+ |
| “Bojagi Gifts Made by Little Hands” final session | Paju Noligoorm cafe (Paju) | 10/17 (Sat) 13:00–14:30 | Free class (materials extra) | Kids (8–11) |
| 2026 Gimpo Lavenice Festival | Around Gimpo Lavenice and Hangang Central Park (Gimpo) | 10/17 (Sat) 13:00–21:00 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Kids Matinee Concert “Dung-dong-dang: A Fun Gugak Adventure” | Gimpo Art Hall (Gimpo) | 10/17 (Sat) 11:00 | All seats 10,000 won | 36 months+ |
| Pop-up book exhibition (last day) | Wolgot Community Culture Center (Gimpo) | Ends 10/17 (Sat), 10:00–17:00 | Free | All ages |
| The 37th Hwadojin Festival | Dongincheon Station north plaza and Hwadojin Park (Incheon) | 10/16 (Fri)–10/17 (Sat) | Free | Not confirmed |
| 2026 Subongsan Festival | Around the artificial waterfall in Subong Park (Incheon) | 10/17 (Sat) 14:00–20:30 / 10/18 (Sun) 14:00–20:00 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| 2026 Ssinna Festa in Chinatown culture festival | Around Chinatown (Incheon) | 10/17 (Sat)–10/18 (Sun) 13:00–18:00 (poster says 12:00–18:00) | Free | Not confirmed |
| 2026 Jemulpo Art & Busking (JAB) in Wolmido | Wolmido outdoor stage (Incheon) | 10/17 (Sat) 15:00 – 20:30 | Free | Not confirmed |
| Preschool program “Unexpected Art,” final session | Incheon Art Platform (Incheon) | 10/17 (Sat) 10:30 / 13:30 | Free | Ages 6-7 (kids only) |
| Incheon National Maritime Museum: 2 Saturday classes | Incheon National Maritime Museum (Incheon) | 10/17 (Sat) 10:30–11:40 / 14:00–15:30 | Free | Lower elementary / elementary and up |
| Weekend science fair / family magical “Pinocchio” | Incheon Children’s Science Museum (Incheon) | Fair 10/17, 10/18 10:30–16:30 / show weekends 11:30, 14h | Fair free / show price not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Hands-on classroom (this week: Bronze Age) | Incheon Metropolitan City Museum (Incheon) | 6 sessions a day on holidays | Free | Elementary schoolers |
| Wood Culture Experience Center October workshops | Incheon Grand Park (Incheon) | 10 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm | 1,000 won or 2,000 won + materials at cost | Ages 3 – 6 / elementary to adults, etc. |
Which exhibitions and hands-on programs are open all week?
| Exhibition / activity | Place | Dates | Cost | Closed this week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Docent Explorers / Garden Explorers | Goyang Children’s Museum (Goyang) | Until 10/31 / until 11/30 | Free (exhibition ticket separate) | Closing days not confirmed |
| Bojagi exhibition “Bojagi: The Brilliant Moments of a Lifetime” | Paju Noligoorm cafe (Paju) | Until 10/25 (Sun), 10:00–18:00 | Free admission | Not confirmed |
| Special exhibition “The World Beyond Boundaries” | Gimpo Media Art Center (Gimpo) | Until 11/15, 10:00 – 17:00 | Free | 10/12 (Mon) |
| Special exhibition [Greece: A Great Civilization Shaped by the Sea] | Incheon National Maritime Museum (Incheon) | Until 12/6, 10:00–18:00 | Free admission | 10/12 (Mon) |
| Special exhibition “Plants That Bloom on Salt” | National Institute of Biological Resources (Incheon) | Until 2027.03.31, 09:30 – 17:30 | Free admission | 10/12 (Mon) |
| Special exhibition “From Dots to the World: 100 Years of Hunmaengjeongeum” | National Museum of World Writing Systems (Incheon) | Until 2027-02-14 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Hwagae Garden chrysanthemum sculptures and maze | Hwagae Garden, Gyodongdo Island (Ganghwa) | Until the end of October, 9 am–6 pm | Adults 5,000 won / kids 3,000 won | Open every day |
What’s closed on Monday, 10/12?
If you’re heading out on Monday, check this first. We only listed places whose official notices say they’re closed.
- Closed on 10/12 (Mon): Gimpo Media Art Center, Wolgot Community Culture Center, Incheon National Maritime Museum, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon Metropolitan City Museum, Incheon Grand Park Wood Culture Experience Center, Borim Publishing puppet theater, Bucheon Municipal Museum, Bucheon Pearl S. Buck Memorial Hall, Bucheon Bow Museum, Bucheon Nature Ecological Park, Korea Manhwa Museum
- Couldn’t confirm closing days: Goyang Children’s Museum, National Museum of World Writing Systems
- Open on Monday too: Hwagae Garden in Ganghwa (open every day, 9 am to 6 pm)
- Closed altogether: Incheon Grand Park Children’s Zoo. It’s been closed since 9/21/2026 (Mon) and stays closed until the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is over
The Wolgot pop-up book exhibition is closed on Sundays and Mondays, so this week only five days are left, 10/13 (Tue) through 10/17 (Sat).
(10/17 is the last day, so I expect Saturday to be crowded.)
What to do with kids in Goyang this weekend?
When does the Haengjusanseong night tour end?
10/18 (Sun) is the last day.
The 2026 Goyang National Heritage Night Tour 「Haengju-ga (街) Yesul-iya (夜)」
2026. 10. 9 (Fri) – 10. 18 (Sun)
18:00 – 22:00
Around Haengjusanseong Fortress in Goyang (89 Haengju-ro 15beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do)
It’s an evening event built around night views, night walks, night stories, night history, night art, night markets and night snacks.
Free entry (some programs paid). Online advance sign-up is only for some programs.
The official page doesn’t list a target age. Since it runs until 10 pm, it looks easier with elementary schoolers who can stay up late than with toddlers.
(That’s just my call as a parent.) Inquiries 031-8075-3404.
How much are the Saturday family classes at Goyang Children’s Museum?
There are two on 10/17 (Sat). Both take advance sign-ups on the website, and registration opened on 10/7/2026 (Wed) at 10 am.
The museum exhibition ticket is separate. Address: 26 Hwajung-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do.
- [Family] Good Making: Kandinsky Make-it. 10:00–11:30, 14:00–15:30, Museum Lounge on the 1st floor. Kids make their own masterpiece with all kinds of materials. Families with a child age 5+ (1 team of 2: 1 child and 1 guardian), 15,000 won per 1 family team. You can only sign up for one session
- [Family] Quick Making: My Own Companion Robot. 10:30 –12:00, 14:30–16:00, Classroom A on the 3rd floor. Kids design a companion robot with LEDs. Families with kids age 5+ (an adult must come along), 10,000 won per 1 family team. Stop by the front desk outside the Museum Lounge 5 minutes before class starts
There are two free programs too.
Docent Explorers is a guided tour of the “Upside-Down World” gallery on the 3rd floor, 2026.10.01 ~ 2026.10.31, weekdays 16:00-16:30 and weekends 11:00-11:30, 14:30-15:00, 16:00-16:30.
Families with kids age 4 (born 2022) and up (a guardian must come along), max 6 teams per session, sign up on the website by 17:00 the day before.
Garden Explorers runs any time 2026.09.29 ~ 2026.11.30, and you borrow a garden explorer bag on site that day (10 families per session, 1 bag per family).
I couldn’t find the session times.
One catch: exhibition entry is reservation-only, with no on-site tickets. If you book a class and forget the exhibition reservation, that’s a problem.
No parking validation, and closing days are not confirmed. Class inquiries 031-839-0376 / 0383.
What’s the discounted price for the Jipsa TV musical?
An R seat is 70,000 won at full price, 39,500 won with the regular discount, and 37,500 won for groups of 4 or more.
Musical Jipsa TV Season 2 part.2 : [The Endless Door of the Mansion]
2026-10-17 (Sat) ~ 2026-10-18 (Sun)
Oullim Theater, Goyang Oullim Nuri (33 Eoullim-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do)
Show times
Sat the 17th at 11 am, 2 pm and 4:30 pm
Sun the 18th at 11 am and 2 pm
Running time 70 minutes
Ages 24 months and up (no entry under 24 months).
Tickets via Goyang Cultural Foundation, phone 1577-7766. It’s a rental show, and we couldn’t confirm remaining seats.
Any Goyang shows for elementary schoolers?
There’s the folk performance and music drama [Chulhae: The Tale of the Imugi].
2026-10-17 (Sat) 5 pm, Saeraese Theater, Goyang Aram Nuri (1286 Jungang-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do), running time 70 minutes.
Elementary schoolers and up only; preschoolers can’t get in. R seat 30,000 won, S seat 20,000 won, with discounts such as 30% off for youth (age 8 to 19).
Tickets via Goyang Cultural Foundation, phone 1577-7766. I couldn’t find the sales status.
If a younger sibling is still preschool age, they can’t go in with you, so think that through ahead of time.
Where to go with kids in Paju this weekend?
What’s on during the final weekend of Paju Fair Book & Culture?
Paju Fair Book & Culture 2026
10/9/2026 (Fri) – 18 (Sun), 10 days in total
Asia Publication Culture & Information Center and around Paju Book City (145 Hoedong-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do)
Hosted and organized by the Paju Book City Culture Foundation, inquiries 031-955-0075
The catch: the session timetable for the final weekend (10/16–18) is only posted as an image, so we couldn’t confirm the times.
Prices and ages are not confirmed either.
Among the resident publishers’ programs, the one worth seeing with kids is the Borim Publishing marionette puppet show.
Borim Publishing puppet theater (88 Gwanginsa-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do), running 10. 6 – 18. (Tue–Sun), weekdays 10:20, 11:30 / weekends 14:00, 15:30, closed on the 12th.
It’s a wooden marionette show made with the theater company ‘Bomul,’ for kids and the whole family.
It’s paid (advance booking), but we don’t know the price yet. Sign up at 031-955-3488.
The same publisher’s picture book exhibition “Tomorrow’s Book” (10. 1 – 31. (Thu–Sat) 11:00 – 17:00) is free.
The exhibition is only open Thursday to Saturday, so on Sunday you’ll only get the puppet show.
Any free weekend shows in Unjeong?
- Musical [Tturi-ttua’s Should I or Shouldn’t I]. Byeolmadang Kids, 3F, Starfield Village Unjeong (70 Waseoksunhwan-ro 515beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do), 10.18 (Sun) 14:00, 17:00. Free, just show up. “Free, just show up” is based on the general Byeolmadang Kids notice; we didn’t check it separately on this branch’s image
- Paju Cultural Foundation anniversary concert <Together>. Unjeong Happiness Center concert hall (415 Waseoksunhwan-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do), 10. 17. (Sat) 15:00, 100 minutes. Ages 7 and up, all seats free, max 2 tickets per person, mobile tickets (sent via KakaoTalk). The official notice image says 1st-floor seats are sold out and 2nd-floor seats opened on 10. 2. (Fri) at 10:00. We couldn’t confirm how many seats are left now (it looks likely to be sold out). Inquiries 031-950-8432
Is this the last week for the bojagi class at Paju Noligoorm?
Yes. “Bojagi Gifts Made by Little Hands” is a one-day class held every Saturday from 9/12 to 10/17/2026, so 10/17 (Sat) 13:00–14:30 is the final session.
At the Paju Noligoorm cafe (500 Waseoksunhwan-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do), kids tie knots in bojagi (Korean wrapping cloth) with artist Park So-jin.
Kids (8–11), free class (materials extra), first come first served with advance sign-up. We couldn’t confirm the materials fee.
The kids’ work will be on display until 10/23 (Fri).
The bojagi exhibition in the same space, “Bojagi: The Brilliant Moments of a Lifetime,” runs 9/8/2026 (Tue) ~ 10/25 (Sun), 10:00–18:00, free admission.
The notice says ‘free for any Paju resident to view,’ and the play facilities are charged separately.
Where to go with kids in Gimpo this week?
How late does the Gimpo Lavenice Festival go?
2026. 10. 17. (Sat) 13:00~21:00, one day only. It’s held around Gimpo Lavenice and Hangang Central Park (40 Chodang-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do).
It’s a waterfront festival with an opening event (pre-show and opening ceremony), main shows (concert, fireworks), busking, hands-on programs and a parade.
Just show up; prices and ages are not confirmed. Inquiries: Tourism Promotion Division 031-980-5113.
From 1 pm to 9 pm is a long stretch.
Hmm.. with kids, I’d go during the day for the activities and parade, then decide on the spot whether they can last until the evening show.
From what age can kids see the gugak show at Gimpo Art Hall?
36 months and up.
October Kids Matinee Concert “Dung-dong-dang: A Fun Gugak Adventure”
2026-10-17 11:00
Gimpo Art Hall theater (26 Dolmun-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do)
It runs about 60 minutes. It’s a kids’ gugak (Korean traditional music) show planned by the Gimpo Cultural Foundation, and all seats are 10,000 won.
You book on the Gimpo Cultural Foundation website, and payment goes through Interpark. At 11 am, it fits nicely before nap time.
When is the Wolgot pop-up book exhibition open this week?
10/13 (Tue) through 10/17 (Sat).
“See, Touch, Feel: The World of Books That Come Alive – Pop-up Book Exhibition”
2026-08-19 ~ 2026-10-17
10:00~17:00
At the Wolgot Community Culture Center (20 Gunha-ro 276beon-gil, Wolgot-myeon, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do), kids can touch pop-up books and flip through them.
Free, all ages. Closed every Sunday, Monday and public holiday.
The author talks ended in August. Free parking in front of the center.
We couldn’t confirm whether you need to book (the listing does have a booking button).
Do you need to book the Gimpo Media Art Center exhibition?
No.
Special exhibition “The World Beyond Boundaries”
2026. 9. 15. (Tue) – 11. 15. (Sun)
10:00 – 17:00
Gimpo Media Art Center (170 Modamgongwon-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do)
There are 6 media art pieces made with light and movement on screens. All ages, free, walk in without booking.
It’s closed on Mondays and public holidays, so it’s shut on 10/12 (Mon).
Weekend events with kids in Incheon and Ganghwa?
What’s worth seeing with kids at the Hwadojin Festival?
The 37th Hwadojin Festival
2026-10-16~2026-10-17
Around the Dongincheon Station north plaza and Hwadojin Park (Hwadojin Park, 114 Hwadojin-ro, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon)
Free
Here’s the schedule from the official poster.
- 10.16. (Fri) Eoyeong Commander fortress-building procession, royal edict ceremony, gugak b-boying, Musical Hwadojin, opening ceremony and opening show
- 10.17. (Sat) Local artists’ performances, kids’ dance contest, residents’ singing contest, closing show
- At Hwadojin Park: tightrope walking, gugak performances, magic show, history quiz, history talk concert
Times for each program aren’t on the official page yet. At kids’ eye level, the tightrope walking and the magic show look like the safest picks.
What time does Chinatown’s Ssinna Festa start?
There are two versions.
The festival page says 2026-10-17~2026-10-18 13:00~18:00, the official poster says 12:00~18:00, and the eye-dotting ceremony is Saturday at 11:00.
There are lion masks, traditional performances and more around Chinatown, and it’s free.
The reference point for the location is the Korea-China Cultural Center (238 Jemullyang-ro, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon).
Since the start time is confusing, going after 1 is the stress-free option. (For the eye-dotting ceremony, 11.)
Is this the last week for Wolmido busking (JAB)?
The official performance dates are listed as 9.19. (Sat) / 10.4. (Sun) / 10.10. (Sat) / 10.17. (Sat), so going by the list, 10/17 is the last one.
15:00 ~ 20:30, free, on the Wolmido outdoor stages (Hak Stage, Galmaegi Hall). The Hak Stage address is 84 Wolmimunhwa-ro, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon.
It’s in the same Jemulpo-gu as the Hwadojin Festival and Ssinna Festa, so it’s worth bundling on Saturday. Check the travel distance yourself.
Is the Subongsan Festival free?
We couldn’t confirm the price on an official page.
The 2026 Subongsan Festival
2026. 10. 17. (Sat) ~ 10. 18. (Sun)
Saturday 14:00~20:30 and Sunday 14:00~20:00
Around the artificial waterfall in Subong Park (84 Subongan-gil, Michuhol-gu, Incheon)
There are performances by artists (Ailee, Byun Jin-sub, Kim Hyun-jung and others), hands-on programs and an art market.
It’s only posted in the main news on the Michuhol-gu Office website, and we couldn’t find a detail page.
Do parents go into the Incheon Art Platform preschool program?
No. Only the kids take part, without a guardian.
“Unexpected Art at Incheon Art Platform”
Two sessions on 10/17 (Sat)
10:30 for 7-year-olds (born 2020, 10:30-12:00)
13:30 for 6-year-olds (born 2021, 13:30-15:00)
This is the final round.
It’s at the Art Education Lounge in Building A, Incheon Art Platform (3 Jemullyang-ro 218beon-gil, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon), 15 kids per session, free.
It’s sensory-based art education using the body and movement.
Sign-up is first come first served on a Google Form, closing at 17:00 the day before; if it fills up early, they take a waitlist.
Kids who took part in September can’t sign up again. We couldn’t confirm remaining spots.
Who are the Saturday classes at Incheon National Maritime Museum for?
Incheon National Maritime Museum (294 Wolmi-ro, Jemulpo-gu, Incheon) is closed every Monday, so it’s shut on 10/12.
There are two classes on 10/17 (Sat), both free, online sign-up, max 16 people. Both pages say “waitlist available,” so we couldn’t confirm remaining spots.
- “The Whale’s Escape from Noise”. 10:30~11:40 (70-minute class), Classroom 3 on the 1st floor. Lower elementary (grades 1–3), guardians can’t join. Kids learn how ocean noise affects marine life. Registration period 2026-09-03 ~ 2026-10-29
- “Wol(月)-lympus: The 12 Gods”. 14:00~15:30, Seminar Room on the 2nd floor. Anyone elementary age and up (adults can join too); a guardian is recommended for younger grades. Kids learn the strengths and weaknesses of the 12 Olympian gods and make their own strength doll. Not held on public holidays
Slot the special exhibition [Greece: A Great Civilization Shaped by the Sea] (2026-08-11 ~ 2026-12-06, 10:00~18:00, last entry 17:30, free admission) in between the classes and you’ve got a full day.
It’s an international exchange exhibition marking 65 years of Korea–Greece diplomatic ties, and the themed exhibition [The First Wave: Shipbuilding (造船) Goes to Greece] runs over the same period.
Guardians can’t join the morning class, so you can look around the exhibition first during those 70 minutes.
What’s on at Incheon Children’s Science Museum this weekend?
- October weekend science fair. 10/17 (Sat) ‘Secret Letters Written with Nutrients,’ 10/18 (Sun) ‘Squish-squish: There Are Cells Like This in My Body.’ 10:30 ~ 16:30 (12:30 ~ 13:30 lunch break), multipurpose room (Sangsangmaru) next to the main entrance on the 1st floor. It’s a free activity run by middle and high school science club students as volunteers. Sign up on site on the 1st floor; you can join regardless of museum reservations or admission
- Family magical “Pinocchio”. 1st-floor theater, weekdays 10:40 am and 14h / weekends and holidays 11:30 and 14h. The bulletin board lists the run as 2026-10-02 ~ 2026-10-25, but the poster says 2026.10.03. (Sat) ~ 10.25. (Sun), so only the start date differs. Tickets via NOL Ticket and Naver. The price isn’t on the official page, so check with the ticket seller. Inquiries 02-353-2505
The science museum address is 21 Bangchuk-ro, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon. If you’re only doing the weekend activities, you don’t need a museum entry reservation.
What’s this week’s theme at the Incheon Metropolitan City Museum hands-on classroom?
The Bronze Age. It runs 2026.10.13 (Tue) ~ 10.18 (Sun), and the museum is closed on 10/12 (Mon).
Weekdays have 3 sessions a day (afternoon 14:00, 15:00, 16:00), holidays have 6 sessions a day (morning 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 / afternoon 14:00, 15:00, 16:00), about 50 minutes each.
It runs in the hands-on classroom on the 2nd floor of the Incheon Metropolitan City Museum (26 Cheongnyang-ro 160beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon) for elementary schoolers.
Free, first come first served at the 1st-floor information desk on the day (10 kids per session). Parents wait outside.
Kids who try all 8 themes get a gift. Inquiries 032-440-6750.
Do you need to book the Incheon Grand Park woodworking class ahead of time?
Yes.
Sign up as a member on the Incheon Metropolitan City website and apply up to 2 days before the class; on-site sign-up is only taken when online bookings don’t fill up.
The Wood Culture Experience Center (236 Munemi-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon) runs at 10 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm (Zelkova Workshop at 3 pm), and it’s closed on 10/12 (Mon).
- Ginkgo Workshop: elementary schoolers to adults, 2,000 won + materials at cost. Depending on the session, it’s miniatures, a wooden tray or a jewelry box on 10/17, and a cutting board and more on 10/18
- Zelkova Workshop: ages 3 – 6, 1,000 won + materials at cost
- Cloud Tree Playground: ages 3 – 5, 2,000 won
According to the timetable PDF, some sessions this week are already booked by groups or not running.
The Children’s Zoo has been closed since 9/21/2026 (Mon) until the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is over, so if you were planning to add the zoo, drop that idea.
How much is the Hwagae Garden chrysanthemum maze in Ganghwa?
Hwagae Garden (including the observatory) is 5,000 won for adults and 3,000 won for kids, teens and seniors, free for Ganghwa County residents, and free for kids age 6 (born 2020) and under.
At Hwagae Garden on Gyodongdo Island (6-58 Gyodongdong-ro 471beon-gil, Gyodong-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon), chrysanthemum sculptures and a chrysanthemum maze are on display from 9/24 until the end of October.
The route also takes in the autumn flower garden, an artificial waterfall, King Yeonsangun’s place of exile and the observatory.
Hwagae Garden is open every day from 9 am to 6 pm, so you can go on 10/12 (Mon) too. There’s no mention of booking.
I couldn’t find whether the monorail costs extra.
Any indoor exhibitions in Incheon if it rains?
- National Institute of Biological Resources special exhibition “Plants That Bloom on Salt”. 2026.09.11 ~ 2027.03.31, 09:30 ~ 17:30, special exhibition hall. It’s about halophytes, plants that put up with salt, sunlight and sea wind. Free admission to the exhibition halls; individuals walk in without booking (only groups of 10 or more need to book). The kids’ exhibition hall “Children’s Saengsaeng Chaeum” is also open year-round. Closed every Monday. Address: 42 Hwangyeong-ro, Seohae-gu, Incheon
- National Museum of World Writing Systems special exhibition “From Dots to the World: 100 Years of Hunmaengjeongeum”. 2026-10-07 ~ 2027-02-14, special exhibition hall on the 1st floor. It marks 100 years since Hunmaengjeongeum, Korean braille, was proclaimed, and was made together with the National Hangeul Museum and Songam Braille Library. Opening hours, closing days and admission aren’t on this page, so check the official notice. There are no related family classes this week (they’re in November). Address: 217 Central-ro, Incheon
Places worth a visit nearby in Uijeongbu, Yangju and Bucheon?
These are outside the title’s area, so I’ll keep it short. If they fit your route, take a look.
- Uijeongbu Korean traditional music musical “The Jokduri Is Back”: Princess Uisun and the Northern Expedition. 10/16/2026 (Fri) 19:30, Uijeongbu Arts Center small theater (1 Uijeong-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do), running time 90 minutes (no intermission). 36 months and up, all seats free. I couldn’t find how to book
- Yangju Aha! Saturday family play. 10/17 (Sat) 10:00 ~ 15:00 (indoor activities until 14:00, outdoor from 14:00), Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Northern Early Childhood Experience Education Center (160 Goeumnam-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do). For kids ages 3–5 living in Gyeonggi-do and their families (born 2020. 1. 1.–2022. 12. 31., must include 1 child aged 3–5). First-come bookings opened 10/7 (Wed) 10:00, 55 families per session, individual membership required. We couldn’t confirm the fee or whether it’s full
- 2026 Yangju Globe Amaranth Autumn Festa busking and market. Yangju Nari Farm (131-66 Gwangsa-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do). The main festival is over, and only the busking and market run on weekends between 2026.9.26. (Sat) ~ 10.18. (Sun), so this weekend is the last. Times and prices not confirmed
- Yangju Haebori Autumn Family Play Festival “Hey Kid, So-and-So, What’s-His-Name! & Laughter Yakgwa”. 2026.10.18 (Sun) 13:00, 16:00, main stage of Yangju Byeolsandae Nori Madang. A family show combining an audience-participation madanggeuk (open-air folk play) and a music drama, all ages, all seats 15,000 won. Ticket seller not confirmed
- Bucheon Nature Ecological Park Saturday arboretum craft class. 10/17 (Sat) 10:30~16:30 (except lunch 12:00~13:00), Classroom 1 on the 2nd floor of the botanical garden (660 Gilju-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do). Kids make a spider out of natural materials. Families with preschoolers or elementary schoolers, free, on-site sign-up (closes at 16:15). Park admission, per the admission page, is 2,000 won for elementary schoolers and 4,000 won for adults
- Nature Ecology Museum weekend activities. Classroom 2 in the same park (2nd floor of the botanical garden), Sat–Sun 13:30~16:30, 10~15 minutes per person. Saturday is ‘Forest Village: Making a Tiger’ (clay), Sunday is ‘Pinecone Baby Sparrow.’ Preschoolers and elementary schoolers with an adult, free (museum admission separate), on-site sign-up
- Starfield City Bucheon interactive play [Kkaebi Show]. 10.17 (Sat) 14:00, 17:00, Byeolmadang Kids, 2F (1 Ogil-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do). Free, just show up (based on the general Byeolmadang Kids notice)
- Musical “Rapunzel”. 2026.10.17 (Sat) ~ 2026.10.18 (Sun) 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, animation theater at the Korea Manhwa Museum (1 Gilju-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do). All ages, all seats 35,000 won. The ticket link is on the KOPIS detail page
- Bucheon Pearl S. Buck Memorial Hall “Read Pearl S. Buck, Know Pearl S. Buck!”. 2026. 10. 17. (Sat) 14:00 ~ 16:00, Classroom on the 2nd floor (61 Seongju-ro 214beon-gil, Sosa-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do). Kids make a pop-up workbook and a colored-sand card. Kids elementary age and up, 5,000 won per person (free admission), 10 spots. Advance booking only, no walk-ins on the day
- Bucheon Bow Museum “Bow Stories Made with Hanji”. 10. 17. (Sat) 13:30 ~ 15:30, Community Room (482 Sosa-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do). You make a square pencil case with hanji (Korean paper) craft. Families with kids age 6+ and adults, 10,000 won (free admission), 15 spots
- Bucheon Municipal Museum “Let’s Draw and Play”. This week it’s 10/15 (Thu) and 10/18 (Sun) 15:00~16:30, Umchan Learning Space on the 1st floor of the Onggi Hall (638 Sosa-ro, Ojeong-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do). You paint on bisque-fired pottery. Age 5 to adults (the listing says age 6 to adults), 10,000 won for 1 person, 10 per session. Parents can help kids aged 4–5 sitting next to them, and you get the finished piece 4–5 weeks later
The Bucheon museums and Bucheon Nature Ecological Park are closed every Monday.
On the Bucheon side, the activities are bunched up on Saturday afternoon, so picking just one looks like plenty.
(Book two out of greed and you’ll wear out just getting between them..)
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What festivals are on in Goyang, Paju, Gimpo and Incheon this weekend (10/17–18)?
The Gimpo Lavenice Festival (10/17 13:00–21:00), Incheon’s Hwadojin Festival (10/16–10/17), the Subongsan Festival (10/17–10/18) and Chinatown’s Ssinna Festa (10/17–10/18).
The Haengjusanseong night tour and Paju Fair Book & Culture end on 10/18 (Sun).
What’s open on Monday, 10/12?
Hwagae Garden in Ganghwa is open every day, so it’s open.
Gimpo Media Art Center, Wolgot Community Culture Center, Incheon National Maritime Museum, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon Metropolitan City Museum, Incheon Grand Park Wood Culture Experience Center, Borim Publishing puppet theater and the Bucheon museums are closed on 10/12.
We couldn’t confirm Goyang Children’s Museum’s closing days.
Where can we go for free this week?
The Haengjusanseong night tour (free entry, some programs paid), Hwadojin Festival, Ssinna Festa, Wolmido busking, the Gimpo Media Art Center and Wolgot pop-up book exhibitions, the Incheon Art Platform preschool program, Incheon National Maritime Museum classes and exhibition, the Incheon Metropolitan City Museum hands-on classroom, the Incheon Children’s Science Museum weekend science fair and the National Institute of Biological Resources exhibition are free.
Any programs for preschoolers (ages 3–6)?
Incheon Grand Park’s Zelkova Workshop (ages 3 – 6) and Cloud Tree Playground (ages 3 – 5), Incheon Art Platform’s “Unexpected Art” (ages 6-7), the Gimpo Art Hall gugak show (36 months+), Goyang’s Jipsa TV musical (24 months+) and Goyang Children’s Museum’s Docent Explorers (age 4+).
If your family lives in Gyeonggi-do, there’s also Yangju Aha! Saturday family play (ages 3–5).
Where can we just walk in without booking?
Gimpo Media Art Center, the Gimpo Lavenice Festival, the Incheon Metropolitan City Museum hands-on classroom (first come first served on the day), the Incheon Children’s Science Museum weekend science fair (on-site sign-up), the National Institute of Biological Resources exhibition (individuals), the Byeolmadang Kids show at Starfield Village Unjeong and Goyang Children’s Museum’s Garden Explorers (on-site sign-up that day) are all on-site.
Any evening events to go to with kids?
The Haengjusanseong night tour (until 10/18, 18:00–22:00), the Gimpo Lavenice Festival (until 21:00 on 10/17), Wolmido busking (until 20:30 on 10/17) and the Subongsan Festival (until 20:30 Sat, 20:00 Sun).
Any indoor options if it rains?
The Gimpo Media Art Center exhibition, the Wolgot pop-up book exhibition, Incheon National Maritime Museum classes and exhibition, the Incheon Metropolitan City Museum hands-on classroom, Incheon Children’s Science Museum, the National Institute of Biological Resources exhibition and the National Museum of World Writing Systems special exhibition are indoors.
Is the Incheon Grand Park Children’s Zoo open now?
No, it’s closed. It’s been closed since 9/21/2026 (Mon) and stays closed until the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is over.
The Incheon Grand Park Wood Culture Experience Center runs separately (closed 10/12).
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Sources
- Goyang Special City culture & tourism, Goyang Children’s Museum, Goyang Cultural Foundation — Goyang events and shows
- Paju Fair (Paju Book City Culture Foundation), Paju Cultural Foundation, Paju Noligoorm, Starfield Village Unjeong — Paju events and shows
- Gimpo City, Gimpo Cultural Foundation — Gimpo festivals, exhibitions and shows
- Incheon Metropolitan City (museums and parks), Jemulpo Cultural Foundation, Michuhol-gu, Incheon National Maritime Museum, National Institute of Biological Resources, National Museum of World Writing Systems, Incheon Art Platform, Incheon Children’s Science Museum, Ganghwa County — Incheon and Ganghwa events
- Uijeongbu Culture & Tourism Foundation, Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education Northern Early Childhood Experience Education Center, Yangju Globe Amaranth Festival, KOPIS (Korea Performing Arts Box Office Information System), Bucheon Nature Ecological Park, Bucheon Municipal Museum, Starfield City Bucheon — nearby places
This post is based on public data. Event dates, venues and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
This post only collects what Goyang, Paju, Gimpo, Incheon Metropolitan City and Ganghwa County, plus the official pages of local museums and cultural foundations, have posted. If anything changes, we fix it.
This isn’t a review of places we visited. It’s a roundup of official information.
Times, prices and age limits are copied as written on official pages, and anything we couldn’t find on an official page is marked “not confirmed.”
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