This weekend (April 4th and 5th, 2026) in Nagoya is packed with fun! You can catch the traditional, impressive Inuyama Festival, enjoy food and handmade goods at the Shusse Sandoh Gold City market, or treat the little ones to the Kids Easter Party on Sunday morning.
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Kids Easter Party
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A free, specialized Easter celebration for kids 0-12 on Sunday morning.
Doll's Festival of the Owari Tokugawa Family 2026
Tokugawa Art Museum
The last chance to see the beautiful Hina Doll exhibition indoors on Sunday.
Kids Easter Party
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Specifically for ages 0-12, this party is tailored for the littlest ones on Sunday.
· April 4
6SHUSSE SANDOH GOLD CITY : Check out this weekend market featuring fresh local vegetables, handmade crafts, and delicious gourmet food. It's a great way to explore a historic area while browsing local wares.It's a dedicated weekend market listed for both Saturday and Sunday.
INUYAMA FESTIVALFREE : This ancient festival features 13 gorgeous floats (Yamaboko) parading through the castle town accompanied by drums and flutes. Don't miss the impressive karakuri mechanical dolls performing atop the floats!It's a major traditional festival happening both days near Nagoya, with parades and performances great for kids.
BREAD MARCHE 25FREE : A massive bread festival gathering over 100 bakeries from across the Tokai region, featuring many limited-edition items. There's even a bread-eating race for the kids!It's a major food festival happening right in the city center on Saturday, with activities for children.
FREE : A special event celebrating the 5th anniversary of the popular TV show 'Omouma-i Mise,' bringing famous, unique gourmet food stalls to Nagoya. Entry is free, though food must be purchased.This is a huge food event based on a popular TV show, running all weekend, offering unique dining experiences.
: See about 50 colorful carp streamers swimming majestically between the six iconic 8m-tall chimneys at Noritake Forest. It's a beautiful, dynamic display contrasting the red bricks.The unique sight of streamers between industrial chimneys is only available this weekend and beyond.
: Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the building with a special Miffy-themed installation and activities. Miffy is always a winner with younger kids.Miffy events are consistently good for families with younger children.
· April 5
6KIDS EASTER PARTYFREE : A wonderful, free Easter celebration specifically for young children and their parents. This is their first one in Nagoya, so go join the fun morning activities!It's a specific, free, kid-focused event happening Sunday morning.
: This is the final day for the Hina Doll special exhibit featuring Princess Chichibunomiya's dolls. If you missed it earlier in the spring, this Sunday is your absolute last chance!It is the final day (April 5th) for this special, family-oriented cultural exhibit.
: This exhibition focusing on the Hina Doll Festival ends today, April 5th. A perfect indoor cultural activity if the weather turns.This is the final day of the run for this cultural exhibit.
: Explore historical displays related to Nagoya's 300th anniversary in 1910. This is the final day of this specific exhibition.It's the last day (April 5th) for this historical showcase.
: The Arakogawa Park Cherry Blossom Festival concludes today, so take the family for a final look at the blossoms lining the river.It's the final day of this cherry blossom viewing event.
: Catch the very last day of the Okazaki Cherry Blossom Festival today! If you are heading south of Nagoya, this is a great spot to see the final blooms.This cherry blossom event concludes on Sunday, April 5th.
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3: Take a relaxing cruise along the historic Horikawa River, which dates back to the construction of Nagoya Castle. It runs every weekend and holiday through May.It operates specifically on Saturday and Sunday, offering a unique view of the city.
FREE : Watch the Nagoya Castle Samurai perform their fun Omotenashi show, and stick around afterwards to take a free photo with your favorite historical character.It's a free, recurring performance right at the castle grounds happening both Saturday and Sunday.
: Get the freshest produce straight from the farm in Sakae every Saturday morning. A great quick trip to grab ingredients for the week while kids check out the market buzz.It's an early Saturday option for parents wanting to shop local and get active.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Nagoya this weekend?
The best free event explicitly for children is the Kids Easter Party on Sunday morning (10:15 AM). Also, the Nagoya Omotenashi Busho-tai performance at Nagoya Castle is free to attend on both Saturday and Sunday.
Are there any food festivals happening this weekend?
Yes! The Bread Marche 25 is happening Saturday and Sunday at Oasis 21, and the Omouma Land gourmet event is also running both days in Hisaya Odori Park.
What cultural events are ending this weekend?
You have a last chance to catch the Doll's Festival of the Owari Tokugawa Family 2026 and the Invitation to Picture Postcards #File.1 “Time Slip 1910” around the Meiji, both concluding on Sunday, April 5th.
