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Kids' events & play spaces in Hanyu
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.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Storytime at Hanyu City Library
A storytelling event for toddlers and elementary school students. Under the theme of "Warming Up with Food," children and parents can enjoy a relaxing time together with storytelling and fun picture book readings.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Flea Market & Play with Saitaman
A flea market where you can enjoy bargain hunting will be held at Kiyasse Hanyu. On the day of the event, you can also meet and play with the local hero "Saitaman."
- 2026Sun, Nov 15
Flea Market & Play with Saitaman at Kiyasse Hanyu
A flea market held at Kiyasse Hanyu. It is hosted concurrently with 'Play with Saitaman 15,' an interactive stage show and meet-and-greet event featuring the local hero.
- 2026Sat, Nov 28
Baby Crawling Race
A crawling race where babies compete on an approximately 5-meter course. Families can cheer and enjoy this precious, fleeting milestone. Participation gifts and first-place prizes are also prepared.
- 2026Sun, Nov 29
Kuromi The Stage & Photo Session
The popular character Kuromi appears for a stage show featuring cool and cute performances, as well as a photo session where you can take a commemorative picture together.
- 2026Sun, Dec 13
Children's Electronic Craft Workshop at Tekobayashi Community Center
A craft workshop for elementary and junior high school students to build an LED electronic wristwatch using a soldering iron under the guidance of the Toy Hospital. Participants can experience the fun of hands-on making.
- 2027Sun, Mar 14
44th Indigo Town Hanyu Sawayaka Marathon
A marathon event running through Hanyu in early spring. It features various race categories ranging from 10 km to a 1 km parent-and-child run. Participants can enjoy strawberries and cherry tomatoes after the finish line, as well as perks such as a commemorative T-shirt and hot spring discounts.
- 2026Fri, Nov 20 – Mon, Nov 30
AEON MALL x Metcha Chameleon
A scavenger hunt rally to find stick figures hidden throughout the mall. Scan the QR code located near each stick figure; for every 5 you collect, you can spin the roulette to try to win prizes such as exclusive collaboration items and digital wallpapers.
- late November (usually)
World Character Summit in Hanyu
A massive event gathering a total of 200 local promotional mascots from across Japan that help revitalize their hometowns. Visitors can enjoy mascot stage performances, local promotional booths, and an ekiden relay event.
Play facilities, children's centers, parenting support centers & libraries in Hanyu (5)
キャラクターミュージアム（羽生市民プラザ）
Play & activity facilities | 埼玉県羽生市中央3-7-5Hours 10:00〜15:00（土日祝は16:00まで） | Closed 火曜・水曜・木曜 Directionsさいたま水族館
Play & activity facilities | 埼玉県羽生市三田ヶ谷751-1Hours 9:30〜17:00（12月〜1月は9:30〜16:30、最終入館は閉館30分前まで） | Closed 指定休館日（8月は無休）、12/29〜1/1 | Fee 大人400円（特別企画展中は500円）、小中学生100円（特別企画展中は200円）、未就学児無料 Directionsこどもひろば(羽生市市民プラザ内)
Parenting support centers | 羽生市中央3-7-5羽生市市民プラザ1階Hours 10:00~16:00 | Closed ・水曜日・年末年始・市民プラザ休館日 Directions社会福祉法人共愛会 須影保育園/子育て支援センター ふたばくらぶ
Parenting support centers | 羽生市須影757Hours 8:00~17:00 | Closed 日曜日、祝日 Directions羽生市立図書館
Libraries | 羽生市大字下羽生948Hours 8:30~17:15 | Closed 火曜日 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).