KIDS FES in Saitama (KIDS FES in さいたま) is a hands-on family event built around children. Over one weekend, October 24 and 25, 2026, Chiyoda Park in Sakado turns into a small festival ground with craft workshops, kitchen cars, a stamp rally and festival game booths. The theme is learning through play, and getting in costs nothing.
One thing worth knowing before you plan the trip: despite the name, the venue is in Sakado City, not Saitama City. Below are the dates, the workshop line-up with prices, how the stamp rally works and the details that are still unannounced.
Event at a glance
| Event | KIDS FES in Saitama (KIDS FES in さいたま) |
|---|---|
| Dates | Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Hours | 11:00 to 17:00 on both days |
| Admission | Free |
| Venue | Chiyoda Park (千代田公園) |
| Address | 5-2 Chiyoda, Sakado, Saitama 350-0214 (〒350-0214 埼玉県坂戸市千代田5丁目2) |
| Organizer | KIDS FES Executive Committee (KIDS FES実行委員会) |
| Operated by | FoodFes Inc. (FoodFes株式会社) |
| Official site | kidsfes.jp / Instagram |
Six workshops and what they cost
Workshops are the core of the event. Three of the six are free, and the paid ones range from ¥100 to ¥800. Here is the full list as announced.
| Workshop | What kids do | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Design experience | Free-form coloring, plus doodling on hand and foot prints | Free |
| Aquarium experience | Make a mini aquarium with water and oil | ¥800 |
| Event planning | Come up with the theme and content for an event | Free |
| Cotton candy maker | Spin cotton candy using colorful sugar | ¥100 |
| Paper cup rocket | Decorate a paper cup rocket and launch it into the air | Free |
| Hair tie workshop | Pick beads and make a hair tie to take home | ¥200 |
Design experience (free)
The idea is to let kids’ creativity run free with coloring. The idea is simple: color freely and doodle as much as you like on handprints and footprints. It is free, so it works well as a first stop for younger children.
Aquarium experience (¥800)
This is the most science-flavored workshop. Kids build a mini aquarium using real water and oil, and see for themselves how liquids separate and circulate. At ¥800 it is also the priciest item on the list.
Event planning (free)
Children think up an event they would love to go to, then plan its theme and content. No materials to take home here, but it suits kids who like to talk through ideas.
Cotton candy maker (¥100)
Kids spin their own cotton candy, choosing from colorful sugar so each one comes out different. It doubles as a snack.
Paper cup rocket (free)
Decorate a paper cup rocket in your favorite colors, then launch it into the air. Free, and good for kids who would rather move than sit.
Hair tie workshop (¥200)
Kids mix beads of different colors and shapes to make their own hair tie, and take it home when finished.
Stamp rally and lottery
Every visitor gets a stamp card. Visit the participating booths, collect stamps, and you can enter a lottery depending on how many you gathered. It is a nice way to give the day a route instead of wandering.
The press release does not say which booths count or what the lottery prizes are. If your kids are set on the lottery, pick up the card early and ask staff on the day.
Food and festival game areas
- Food area: kitchen cars and food booths are planned, with space for families to eat and take a break. The vendors have not been named yet.
- Festival game area: classic Japanese festival (ennichi) game booths are coming. The specific games and their prices have not been announced.
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Before you go: what is still unannounced
Looking for more ideas for the same season? We also put together a guide to the Musashino Art University Festival, and the Asoview Asobitsukushi campaign covers discounts on family outings such as Sanrio Puroland. For past free events we covered, see the Shibaura Canal Festival with free canal cruises.
FAQ
- Q. Is KIDS FES in Saitama free to enter?
- Yes. Admission is free on both days. Some workshops charge a fee, ranging from ¥100 to ¥800.
- Q. Where is the venue?
- Chiyoda Park, 5-2 Chiyoda, Sakado, Saitama 350-0214. It is in Sakado City, not Saitama City.
- Q. What are the opening hours?
- 11:00 to 17:00 on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- Q. Which workshops are free?
- The design experience, the event planning workshop and the paper cup rocket are free. Cotton candy costs ¥100, the hair tie workshop ¥200 and the aquarium experience ¥800.
- Q. How does the stamp rally work?
- Every visitor receives a stamp card. Collect stamps at participating booths, and you can enter a lottery depending on how many you collected.
- Q. Is there parking, and what happens if it rains?
- Neither has been announced. Check the official website or Instagram before you go.
Source: KIDS FES in Saitama press release by FoodFes Inc., published October 20, 2026 on PR TIMES. Details may change, so check the official site for the latest information.