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Kids' events & play spaces in Gyoda
Events for kids & families
Events mainly for kids and families, or with a kids' program mentioned in the description (judged with generative AI). Check the official website for age ranges.
- 2026Wed, Nov 11+1 more date
Gyoda City Library Tamago Storytime
A storytelling session designed for infants and toddlers aged 0 to around 3 years and their guardians. Attendees can enjoy picture book readings, hand games, and apron theater with library staff.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14+3 more dates
Gyoda City Library Volunteer Storytelling Session
A storytelling event where volunteer groups read picture books and kamishibai paper plays for toddlers and elementary school children, giving young audiences a fun introduction to stories.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Gyoda City Local Museum: Shrink Plastic Strap Workshop
A hands-on event where participants color designs inspired by Oshi Castle and special exhibitions to create original shrink plastic straps. Held in conjunction with Saitama Prefectural Citizens Day, both admission to the museum and participation are free, making it easy to join.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
The 19th Sainokuni 21st Century Local Karuta Gyoda Tournament
A local karuta competition held for elementary school students in the city. Passionate competitions are held in team and individual divisions, which also serve as player selections for the prefectural tournament.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Ancient Lotus Hall Saitama Day Appreciation Fair
An appreciation event held to celebrate Saitama Citizens' Day. Admission is free for elementary and junior high school students, who can enjoy festival games like yo-yo balloon fishing and bouncy ball scooping, as well as lotus-themed crafts.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Gyoda City Fire Department Fair
An event to deepen awareness of fire prevention and disaster response through diverse programs such as fire engine displays, ladder truck rides, water discharge drills, and earthquake simulations using an earthquake simulator vehicle. Packed with activities for families to enjoy and learn, including smoke maze simulations and wearing firefighter turnout gear.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Gyoda City Library: Play in English ABC
An English event held for toddlers and elementary school students. Children can have fun becoming familiar with English through song games and picture book storytelling.
- 2026Wed, Nov 18
JAF Day at Sakitama Kofun Park
An event at Sakitama Kofun Park where you can experience crafting original haniwa clay figures. Experience the charms of Gyoda while enjoying local gourmet foods such as Gyoda ancient rice curry and Wataboku soft serve.
- 2026Sat, Nov 21
Gyoda Municipal Library Kokko Storytime
A fun storytime session for toddlers and elementary school children. In addition to picture book readings by library staff, children can enjoy hands-on activities such as crafts and origami.
- 2026Sat, Nov 28
Picture Book of Music: Fairytale
A classical concert for parents and children enjoyable from 0 years old, featuring the animal brass quintet 'Zoorasian Brass' and the piano quintet 'Tsuru Usagi'. Enjoy numerous masterpieces as if entering the world of a picture book.
- 2026Sat, Nov 28
Try Working as a Curator!
A hands-on learning event for elementary school students. Participants can enjoy experiencing the work of museum curators, such as inspecting and walking along the mound of Futagoyama Kofun, which is usually closed to the public.
- 2026Sat, Dec 5
Oshi Castle Ruins Flower Martial Arts Performance
A powerful martial arts performance held at the Oshi Castle ruins. Children will receive a rubber shuriken gift, allowing families to enjoy this realistic and dynamic stage performance together.
- 2026Sun, Dec 13
Play with the Boy Scouts! Exciting Hands-on Play
An event for 1st to 3rd-grade elementary school students and their guardians to experience fun games using ropes, balls, and other equipment. Participants can get active and enjoy exciting play together with the Boy Scouts.
- 2026Sat, Dec 19
Detailed Workshop: Making Zodiac Toys
A workshop where you can try crafting fun toys moved by wind power, themed around this year's and next year's Chinese zodiac animals. This event is open to adults alone as well as parents and children looking to enjoy a crafting experience together.
- 2027Sat, Jan 9
Green Arena Kakure-oni 2027
A sports event combining the classic games of hide-and-seek and tag. Taking place in the gymnasium, participants can enjoy the thrill of running around and hiding to escape. Anyone from elementary school students to adults can casually join regardless of age.
- 2027Sat, Jan 9
The 41st Gyoda City Elementary and Junior High School Shogi Tournament
A shogi tournament for elementary and junior high school students residing in the city. Along with preliminary rounds and final tournament matches for individuals, participants can also receive valuable teaching games from professional shogi player Shino Miyasou, Ladies' 2nd Dan.
- 2026Sat, Jul 18 – Sun, Nov 29
Sainokuni Eastern and Northern Museum Kids Stamp Rally
A stamp rally visiting participating museums across the eastern and northern regions of Saitama Prefecture, open to junior high school students and younger. Participants can receive prizes such as mechanical pencils or original tote bags based on the number of stamps collected.
Play facilities, children's centers, parenting support centers & libraries in Gyoda (13)
古代蓮会館（行田タワー）
Play & activity facilities | 埼玉県行田市小針2375-1Hours 9:00〜16:30（受付16:00まで）、蓮の開花期（6月中旬〜8月上旬）は7:00〜16:30（受付16:00まで） | Closed 月曜（祝日のときは営業）、祝日の翌日（土日のときは営業）、年末年始 ※蓮の開花期（6月中旬〜8月上旬）は無休 | Fee 大人400円、小人（小・中学生）200円、未就学児無料 Directions行田市はにわの館
Play & activity facilities | 埼玉県行田市埼玉5239-2Hours 9:30〜17:00（はにわづくりの受付は15:00まで） | Closed 月曜（祝日の場合は開館）、12/29〜1/3 | Fee 入館無料（はにわ作り：粘土1kg700円・2kg1,200円、土笛作り：650円、発掘体験：1,000円など） Directions行田市郷土博物館
Play & activity facilities | 埼玉県行田市本丸17-23Hours 9:00〜16:30（入館は16:00まで） | Closed 月曜（祝日・休日のときは開館）、祝日の翌日（土日のときは開館）、第4金曜（テーマ展・企画展中は開館）、年末年始、臨時休館日 | Fee 大人200円、高大生100円、小中学生50円 Directions埼玉県立さきたま史跡の博物館
Play & activity facilities | 埼玉県行田市埼玉4834Hours 9:00〜16:30（入館受付は16:00まで）、7/1〜8/31は9:00〜17:00（入館受付は16:30まで） | Closed 月曜（祝日・振替休日・11/14を除く）、12/29〜1/3 | Fee 一般200円、高校生・学生100円、中学生以下無料 Directions大堰自然の観察室（利根大堰）
Play & activity facilities | 埼玉県行田市須加4369Hours 9:00〜17:00（10月〜1月は9:00〜16:30） | Closed なし | Fee 無料 Directions忍城NINJA体験
Play & activity facilities | 埼玉県行田市本丸3-5Hours 10:00〜14:00（体験受付時間） | Closed 12/29〜1/3（松プランは水曜・8/13〜8/16も休業） | Fee 松プラン6,500円、竹プラン2,500円、梅プラン500円 Directions行田市児童センター
Children's centers | 行田市本丸5-10Hours 月・火・木・金・土・日 10:00~17:30 | Closed 水曜日・祝日・第3日曜日・5/6及び12/28~1/4 Directions行田市つどいの広場・さきたま
Parenting support centers | 行田市埼玉4602Hours 火・水・木 9:00~14:00 | Closed 月・金・土・日・祝日及び12/29~1/3 Directions行田市つどいの広場・さくら
Parenting support centers | 行田市長野1880Hours 月・水・金 9:00~14:00 | Closed 火・木・土・日・祝日及び12/29~1/3 Directions行田市つどいの広場・ひがし
Parenting support centers | 行田市長野2-26-8Hours 月・水・金 9:00~14:00 | Closed 火・木・土・日・祝日及び12/29~1/3 Directions行田市つどいの広場・みなみかわら
Parenting support centers | 行田市南河原2611-1Hours 月・水・金 9:00~14:00 | Closed 火・木・土・日・祝日及び12/29~1/3 Directions行田市地域子育て支援センター きっずプラザあおい
Parenting support centers | 行田市佐間1-11-3Hours 8:30~17:00 | Closed 年末年始(12/29~1/3)。なお、毎週火曜日は屋外公園のみ開放しています。 Directions行田市立図書館
Libraries | 行田市佐間3-24-7Hours 日・火・水・木・金・土 9:00~19:00 | Closed 月曜日・毎月末日及び12/28~1/3 Directions
Hours and fees for play facilities are checked monthly on their official pages. Hours for children's centers, parenting support centers and libraries come from Saitama's “Baby Station” registry and may be out of date. Parenting support centers are mainly for babies, toddlers and their parents. Please check with each facility before you go. Children's centers and similar facilities come from Saitama's “Baby Station” registry; play facilities from their official pages (sources).