Your March 28th and 29th weekend in Sendai is looking busy! Families can try snowboarding gear designed just for kids up on the slopes, get creative making unique bear art, or check out the last days of the Spring Break Workshops in Osaki. Don't miss the cherry blossoms potentially starting to bloom at Tsutsujigaoka Park!
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Cherry Blossoms Viewing at Tsutsujigaoka Park
Tsutsujigaoka Park
Enjoy potential early cherry blossoms in a large, beloved city park.
Detective Jackie Mystery Solving
S-PAL Sendai
A free indoor mystery trail at the train station mall for kids.
Underwater Cherry Blossom Viewing
Sendai Uminomori Aquarium
A festive, visually stimulating event at the aquarium perfect for all ages.
· March 28
5FREE : The largest snowboard test ride event in Japan specifically for kids is happening this weekend. It's a fantastic chance for your young ones to try out new gear and meet other families who love the snow.This is a rare, large-scale event focused entirely on making snowboarding accessible and fun for children.
FREE : This beautiful park is known for its later-blooming weeping cherry trees, so this weekend might be the perfect time to catch the start of the season. It’s a classic, free family outing in the city center.The cherry blossom season is starting, and this park is famous for its weeping varieties.
FREE : Help find Jackie’s missing friend Chucky by solving a mystery trail inside S-PAL Sendai this weekend! This is a fun, free activity perfect if you need an indoor option.It’s a free, interactive game taking place indoors at a central location.
: Experience an Ohanami (cherry blossom viewing) event, but underwater! It’s a unique twist on the spring tradition held at the Uminomori Aquarium.A fun, themed event at a major attraction that is always a winner with younger kids.
FREE : This festival brings back popular workshops held throughout the year, letting kids create art and experience different crafting techniques. It runs through the end of Sunday, so catch it this weekend!It's completely free and wraps up on the last day of this weekend (March 29th).
· March 29
1: Kids can design and build their very own original garden house this Sunday. This is a perfect activity if you are heading out to the beautiful Midori no Mori park.A specific Sunday craft activity held at a popular local gardening center.
Also On· anytime this weekend
3: Come make a completely one-of-a-kind bear creation at this fun workshop. This is a great indoor activity for creative kids this weekend.It’s an interactive, hands-on craft activity located in the scenic Akiu area.
: Parents and children can learn how to dress in a kimono simply and beautifully together this Saturday. It’s a great cultural experience without the fuss of a full formal lesson.It explicitly welcomes parent-child participation in a unique cultural activity.
: Check out this exhibition exploring how bamboo has been used historically in the Sendai area. It is very budget-friendly, with student tickets available for only 120 yen.Affordable indoor museum trip that offers historical context relevant to the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Sendai this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 28-29) there are three free events: The PSJ Family Kids Snowboard Test Ride Event at Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort, the Detective Jackie Mystery Solving at S-PAL Sendai, and viewing the early cherry blossoms at Tsutsujigaoka Park.
Are there any hands-on workshops available for kids this weekend?
Yes, you can try the Bear Artwork Workshop Experience in Akiu (Sat/Sun) or attend the Spring Break Workshop Festival in Osaki (ends Sunday). On Sunday only, there is the Garden House Making Workshop at Midori no Mori.
What is happening this weekend that relates to the spring season?
Look for the first blooms at Tsutsujigaoka Park, where the weeping cherry trees are famous, or head to the Sendai Uminomori Aquarium for their unique 'Underwater Cherry Blossom Viewing' event.
