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A free family outing with food to try and live music to hear: the Yokohama Kita Center Festival (横浜北センターまつり) takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Palsystem’s delivery center in Yokohama’s Midori Ward will open to visitors, with 32 participating producers, manufacturers and other exhibitors.
No advance registration is needed to attend, and you don’t have to be a Palsystem member; local residents are welcome. The main planning point for parents is that the baby crawling race and baby photo-art activity require reservations. Check the booking details before you go.
Check the official festival page and reservation details.
Date, location and access
| Date and time | Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Venue | Palsystem Kanagawa Yokohama Kita Center (パルシステム神奈川 横浜北センター) |
| Address | 160 Kitahassakucho, Midori Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa |
| Access | A 7-minute walk from Kawawacho Station (川和町駅) on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Green Line |
| Admission | Free; visitors can attend on the day. The baby crawling race and baby photo-art activity require reservations. |
| Organizer | Palsystem Kanagawa Consumers’ Co-operative (生活協同組合パルシステム神奈川) |
The organizer asks visitors to use public transport. Use the officially linked venue map to plan the walk from the station.
This is a chance to look inside a delivery facility that is normally closed to visitors. The festival introduces the cooperative’s products and work to both its users and the surrounding community.
Food tastings and shopping
The food area brings together products usually available through Palsystem’s home-delivery service. You can try items before deciding what to buy, with newly harvested rice from partner growing regions among the highlights.
| What to look for | Announced foods |
|---|---|
| Everyday staples | New-season rice and bread |
| Meal options | Curry and gyoza dumplings |
| Something sweet | Frozen cakes |
| Fresh produce | Vegetables and fruit |
Admission is free, but products on sale are not. Individual prices and tasting arrangements are not specified in the announcement, so check with each exhibitor.
Music and family activities
The stage program includes live violin and viola music alongside performances by children from local dance schools. For families with younger children, the animal interaction area and cardboard maze offer something to enjoy beyond the food stalls.
| Activity | What is planned |
|---|---|
| Live strings | Yokohama Shimai (横浜姉妹), a Yokohama-based violin and viola duo |
| Dance performances | Children from local dance schools |
| Children’s activities | Animal interaction area and cardboard maze |
| Baby crawling race (はいはいレース) | Reservation required |
| Baby photo art (おひるねアート) | Reservation required |
| Activities for adults | Smartphone classes and health checks |
Planning other family outings too? Our Asoview attraction campaign guide covers a separate offer; check its dates and conditions before booking. For an exhibition-focused day out, see the Ghibli Park exhibition guide.
Recycling, food donations and art
The festival also introduces Palsystem’s resource collection system. Visitors can bring used milk cartons to exchange for Palsystem-branded tissues, and there will be a collection point for food they do not plan to use at home.
Check what the organizer will accept before you bring anything. The announcement does not state the milk-carton exchange quantities or preparation requirements, nor the conditions for donating food.
The Pal Art (パル・アート) area will display and sell works by artists with disabilities. It will also explain how artwork leasing helps create employment opportunities. For background, read the official announcement about the art display at the delivery center.
If you rely on your phone for maps while out, our d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide explains a separate power-bank rental option. This is general outing preparation, not a service announced for the festival venue.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Yokohama Kita Center Festival free?
- Admission is free. Products will also be available to buy; individual prices are not listed in the announcement.
- Do I need a reservation?
- You can attend the festival on the day. The baby crawling race and baby photo-art activity require reservations; check the official event page for booking details.
- How do I get there?
- The venue is a 7-minute walk from Kawawacho Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Green Line. The organizer asks visitors to use public transport.
- What should I check before bringing milk cartons or food donations?
- Confirm the milk-carton exchange conditions and food donation acceptance rules with the organizer. Those details are not provided in the announcement.
Before leaving home, check the official festival information, especially if you want to join a reservation-only activity or bring items for collection.
Source: Palsystem Consumers’ Co-operative Union’s press release, published October 27, 2026. Information reviewed for this article: October 29, 2026.
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