Family Events in Seoul

Han River Outdoor Swimming Pool Season Opens

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 at 18:00

Yeouido Han River Park Outdoor Pool

Family

Opening July 11, 2026, Han River outdoor pools across Yeouido, Ttukseom, and Gwangnaru open daily 9am–8pm through mid-August. A family-friendly summer hotspot with water slides and 12 pools, priced at ₩5,000.

Han River Kayaking Weekend Lesson - Jamsil

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 at 18:00

Jamsil Han River Park Water Sports Center

Sports

Join a free beginner kayaking lesson on the Han River at Jamsil Water Sports Center. Learn basic paddling techniques from certified instructors, with equipment provided. Pre-registration is required via the Seoul Metropolitan Government site; classes run Saturdays from April through November, offering a fun, outdoor water-adventure for adults and families.

Yeouido Hangang Park Night Market

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 · All day

Yeouido Hangang Park

Market

Experience Seoul's Bamdokkaebi Night Market at Yeouido Hangang Park: an outdoor market with food trucks, handmade crafts, and live performances along the Han River. Free admission, busking, and a festive evening make it one of Seoul's most popular markets.

DDP Bamdokkaebi Night Market (Saturday)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 · All day

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Market

Experience a vibrant night market at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul, with global food trucks, K-culture experiences, and handmade goods beneath the iconic architecture. Enjoy live entertainment as the venue comes alive after dusk.

Seoul Family Bilingual Playdate - Korean & English

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 at 19:00

Children's Grand Park

Family

Join a bilingual playdate for children aged 2-10 and their families at Seoul Children's Grand Park. Korean and English-speaking families meet for play, snacks, and cultural exchange on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month.

Hyehwa Marronnier Park Farmers Market

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 · All day

Marronnier Park

Market

Experience Seoul's Marronnier Park farmers market in Daehak-ro, featuring local organic farmers, handmade foods, seasonal produce, fermented goods, baked treats, and craft beverages. A long-running community gathering since 2012 celebrating sustainable food culture.

Banpo Hangang Park Night Market (Friday)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 · All day

Banpo Hangang Park

Market

Experience the Bamdokkaebi Night Market at Banpo Hangang Park along the Han River in Seoul. Enjoy a vibrant slate of food trucks, artisan goods, and cultural performances with stunning views of the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain.

Hangang Summer Festival

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 · All day

Han River Parks

Festival

Hangang Summer Festival brings water-sport fun, open-air movie screenings, and a row of food stalls to Seoul's Han River Parks. This casual, family-friendly festival along the riverfront offers sunset views, lively entertainment, and a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visitors.

Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 · All day

SETEC, Gangnam

Festival

Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival at SETEC in Gangnam features screenings, exhibitions, and cosplay, celebrating global animation with Korean talent and international guests in a vibrant, immersive festival setting.

Banpo Hangang Park Night Market (Saturday)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · All day

Banpo Hangang Park

Market

Experience the Banpo Hangang Park Night Market in Seoul for an evening of street food from vibrant food trucks, handmade crafts, and cultural performances along the Han River. Set against the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain, this free Saturday event blends food, shops, and music for a casual, social night out.

EDU PLUS SHOW

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 18:00

Coex Magok Convention Center

Conference

EDU PLUS SHOW at the COEX Convention Center in Seoul teams educators, publishers, and edtech providers for an international education expo. It features large-scale exhibitions, international conferences, and hands-on teacher-training workshops, plus networking across Korea’s schooling sector.

HANDARTY KOREA

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 · All day

Coex Magok Convention Center

Art

Korea's largest handmade exhibition at COEX Convention Center in Seoul gathers artisans for handmade crafts, design, sewing, quilting, and DIY displays, inviting visitors to discover the value of handmade identity. The show combines gallery displays with interactive experiences from local makers, highlighting creativity and craft.

Taekwondo Performance at Namsangol Hanok Village

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 23:00

Namsangol Hanok Village

Sports

Experience traditional and creative taekwondo demonstrations by 11 teams at Namsangol Hanok Village’s Cheonugak Stage. Weekend shows run Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, with interactive punch/kick demos and free admission.

Seoul Kids Science Workshop

Sat, 5 Sept 2026 at 20:00

National Science Museum Seoul

Workshop

A hands-on science workshop for children ages 6-12 at the National Science Museum in Seoul. Includes experiments, STEM activities, and interactive exhibits, held on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month.

Hangang Outdoor Library — Books, Jazz & Food Stalls

Sat, 5 Sept 2026 at 23:00

Yeouido / Ichon / Jamwon Hangang Park

Literature

Outdoor library along the Han River featuring 7,500 themed books, beanbag reading, live jazz, and outdoor cinema with food stalls—perfect for a relaxing cultural afternoon at Hangang Park in Seoul.

Hangang Moonlight Market — Food Trucks, Crafts & Live Music

Mon, 7 Sept 2026 · All day

Banpo Hangang Park (Moonlight Market)

Market

Experience Hangang Moonlight Market at Banpo Hangang Park every Sunday from 4 PM to 9 PM, featuring 90+ merchants with food trucks offering steak, sushi, churros and Korean bites, plus handmade crafts and live acoustic performances. Enjoy the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain light show as you browse Seoul’s romantic riverside market.

Han River Night Walk

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · All day

Han River Parks

Festival

An evening walk along Seoul's Han River featuring cultural performances, illuminated bridges, and riverside buzz. The guided night stroll blends outdoor ambiance with live art, inviting locals and visitors to experience the city's culture after dark.

Seoul Makgeolli Festival 2026

Sat, 12 Sept 2026 · All day

Seoul Arts Center / Yongsan area, Seoul

Festival

Celebrate Korea's traditional rice wine at the Seoul Makgeolli Festival 2026. Enjoy artisan tastings, hands-on brewing workshops, and traditional food pairings across Seoul venues, with cultural performances in the Yongsan area.

Marché@ Hyehwa Farmers Market

Sun, 13 Sept 2026 · All day

Marronnier Park

Market

Seoul's premier farmers market at Marronnier Park in Daehak-ro, offering organic produce, handmade foods, fermented goods, baked treats, and craft beverages. A community gathering celebrated since 2012, highlighting sustainable food culture with local farmers and artisans.

Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival

Sun, 13 Sept 2026 · All day

Banpo Hangang Park

Festival

Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge Festival in Seoul turns the bridge and Banpo Hangang Park into a pedestrian celebration. Explore an eco-friendly flea market, savor food trucks, and relax in beanbag reading areas with 1,000+ books, while live busking rolls in and the Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain lights up at sunset.

Seoul Autumn Festival 2026

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 · All day

Multiple venues, Seoul

Festival

Seoul Autumn Festival 2026 spans multiple venues across Seoul, presenting 204 performing arts works, a vibrant cultural market, and food stalls plus community events around the Hangang River parks. A city-wide celebration blending art, culture, and food.

Hongdae Free Market — Art & Craft Market

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 · All day

Oil Tank Culture Park

Market

Explore Seoul's longest-running creative market at Hongik Culture Park in Hongdae. Discover original artworks, handmade jewelry, crafts, stationery, and accessories by independent artists, plus live indie music on the Afternoon Stage, workshops, and street performances. This is a genuine handmade market with no secondhand items.

Marché@ Seogyo Farmers Market

Sat, 26 Sept 2026 · All day

Seogyo-dong Area

Market

Marché@ Seogyo is a neighborhood farmers market in the Seogyo/Hongdae area featuring seasonal produce, handmade desserts, organic teas, and fermented specialties, plus eco-friendly crafts. The community-focused event includes live cooking demos and a friendly, casual market atmosphere in Seoul.

DDP Bamdokkaebi Night Market (Friday)

Sat, 3 Oct 2026 · All day

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Market

Experience a vibrant night market at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) with global food trucks, handmade goods, and K-culture experiences beneath Zaha Hadid’s iconic architecture in Seoul. Enjoy live entertainment and a lively mix of street eats, crafts, and culture in this landmark venue.

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