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Kids' events & play spaces in Konosu
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.
- 2026Thu, Nov 12+10 more dates
Fukiage Children's Center Kamishibai
A picture-story show (kamishibai) event for preschool children and their guardians featuring fun stories read by volunteers. No advance reservation is needed and admission is free, making it easy to stop by and enjoy a fun time together.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Have Fun Learning Disaster Preparedness on Saitama Citizen's Day!
An event to enjoy learning about disaster preparedness on Saitama Citizen's Day. Featuring a variety of experiences including an escape maze, a rain simulation experience, Self-Defense Forces vehicle exhibition, field kitchen curry distribution, and a slime-making workshop.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
GENSI Maze
A hands-on maze simulating an escape from a fire scene. Experiencing the maze with AR goggles is available for ages 7 and older, but participation without goggles is also possible, allowing parents and children to enjoy learning about disaster prevention together.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Resin Accessory Workshop at Atago Children's Center
A craft workshop held for elementary school students. Participants can enjoy making their own original keychains using resin. Recommended for children who like crafting.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14
Let's Make Bouncing Slime!
A craft workshop aimed at children aged 5 and older. Participants can try their hand at making slime that bounces well. The event will end as soon as materials run out, so early arrival is recommended for those wishing to take part.
- 2026Sat, Nov 14+4 more dates
Joko Community Center Children's Badminton Class (Winter)
A 5-session badminton class for 3rd to 6th grade elementary school students living in the city. Children can stay active and have fun playing sports even during the cold winter.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15+2 more dates
Disaster Preparedness 10 Essential Items Memorization Quiz Challenge
A workshop where you can have fun learning the minimum 10 essential disaster preparedness items needed for an emergency grab-and-go bag through a memorization quiz. You can join at any time during the event hours, and participants will receive a gift.
- 2026Sun, Nov 15+2 more dates
Saitama Disaster Prevention Learning Center Workshop
An event offering hands-on crafts and activities for children that change monthly. No advance reservation is required and participation is free, allowing visitors to drop in anytime during the hours to learn and enjoy the experience.
- 2026Sat, Nov 21
San Fes Konosu: Konosu City Industry Festival
An event gathering direct sales of agricultural products, local flowers, manufactured goods, and foods from kitchen cars. It features various activities for parents and children, such as a grand raffle, doll painting workshops, kids' dance performances, and an inflatable slide.
- 2026Sat, Nov 21
Konosu Children's Center Autumn Astronomy Class
An event to observe Saturn using the giant astronomical telescope located on the 4th floor of Konosu Children's Center. The ceiling dome, usually closed, will open to let visitors experience the celestial view. In case of poor weather, a lecture will be held in the planetarium.
- 2026Sat, Nov 21
Konosu Central Library Special Autumn Storytime
A special autumn storytelling event held at Konosu Central Library. Immerse yourself in the world of stories and enjoy a fulfilling and fun library experience.
- 2026Sat, Nov 21
Konosu Children's Center Autumn Astronomy Class: "Saturn with Its Rings Revived"
An event to observe Saturn and other celestial objects using the children's center's giant astronomical telescope. It offers a rare opportunity as the usually closed ceiling dome opens, and a lecture in the planetarium will be held in case of poor weather.
- 2026Sat, Nov 21
Let's Make an Advent Calendar!
A craft experience held for children aged 5 and older. Participants will make a special advent calendar to prepare for Christmas. No reservation is required; the event will end when materials run out.
- 2026Sun, Nov 22
Atago Children's Center: Exciting Kids Cooking
A fun cooking class for elementary school students. Participants will try their hand at making meat sauce spaghetti, mushroom soup, and panna cotta for dessert. Experience the excitement of preparing delicious dishes on your own.
- 2026Thu, Nov 26+10 more dates
Baby Storytime at Kita-Shinjuku Children's Center
A storytime event aimed at infants, toddlers, and their guardians. Enjoy a heartwarming bonding experience between parent and child through picture book readings and hand-play songs together with babies.
- 2026Sat, Nov 28+8 more dates
Handmade Craft Workshop at Konosu Children's Center
A workshop where children can make handmade toys together with volunteers. After the craft session, you can learn fun ways to play with the toys you made. Why not spend some wonderful time together as a family?
- 2026Sat, Nov 28
Children's Center Film Festival 2026
An event screening Anpanman short films to help preschool children get accustomed to the movie theater atmosphere. Parents and children can enjoy a stress-free movie experience together, with free entry and exit permitted during screenings.
- 2026Sat, Nov 28
Let's Make Santa Claus!
A craft event where you create a cute Santa Claus by reusing Yakult containers. Children aged 5 and older can participate and enjoy crafting by themselves. Feel free to stop by without a reservation.
- 2026Sun, Nov 29
Kawasato Festival 2026
Packed with events including stage shows, food stalls, and a flea market. With rides like a mini steam locomotive and road train, various hands-on activity corners, and a disaster rescue drill demonstration by helicopter, it is filled with attractions for both children and adults to enjoy all day.
- 2026Fri, Dec 4+9 more dates
Tamamiya Children's Center Kamishibai
An event where you can enjoy entertaining picture-story shows presented by Konosu Kamishibai Egao. Aimed at infants, toddlers, and their guardians, it has no capacity limit and requires no prior registration, making it easy for families to drop in and enjoy the world of stories.
- 2026Fri, Dec 4+1 more date
Picture Books and Nursery Rhymes for Parents and Children at Kawasato Library
An event for parents and children held at Kawasato Library. Spend a heartwarming and enjoyable time together sharing picture book readings and traditional nursery rhymes.
- 2026Sat, Dec 5
Fukiage Lifelong Learning Center Family Soba Making Class
A buckwheat noodle-making experience class for elementary/junior high school students and their families. Held in morning and afternoon sessions, families can try making authentic handmade soba noodles to take home.
- 2026Sat, Dec 5
Let's Make an Omikuji!
A hands-on event where participants create their own omikuji (fortune slip box) using everyday cardboard materials. Designed for children aged 5 and older who can craft independently. Registration ends when materials run out.
- 2026Sat, Dec 12
Professional Rugby Viewing Tour
A tour for elementary school students and their guardians to watch the home opener of the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights live at the stadium. Round-trip transportation from Konosu City Hall is included, allowing parents and children to enjoy an exciting and intense professional rugby match.
- 2026Sat, Dec 12
Let's Make a Plastic Bottle Spinning Top!
A craft workshop where participants make their own spinning tops using plastic bottles and spin them by pulling a string. Open to children aged 5 and older who are able to do crafting. The event ends when materials run out.
- 2026Sat, Dec 12 – Sun, Dec 13
Gnome Town: Christmas Dwarfs
A hands-on event featuring numerous Christmas workshops. You can take home the crafts you make. The event will end as soon as materials run out, so please come early if you are interested.
- 2026Sat, Dec 19
Let's Make It! New Year's Gift Game
A crafting workshop for children to make a handmade New Year game where players aim and drop balls to play. No reservations are needed, and registration will close once materials run out.
- 2026Sat, Dec 26
Make It! Zodiac Decoration
A Saturday-only craft workshop to handmade a zodiac decoration using wool felt. Geared toward children aged 5 and older, visitors can easily participate on the day without prior reservation.
- 2027Wed, Nov 3
Kamiyatsu Comprehensive Park Soccer Festival
A soccer event for people of all ages, from elementary school students to seniors. Participants of all generations can comfortably exercise and break a sweat through activities such as walking soccer and age-divided mini-soccer matches.
- Sat, Sep 12, 2026 – Wed, Mar 31, 2027
Konosu Children's Center Planetarium: The World of Stars and Mythology
An event at the Konosu Children's Center planetarium featuring night sky explanations and myths about the constellations. Intended for children and their guardians, offering a casual way to enjoy the world of the night sky.
- March (usually)
Kasahara Community Center Festival
- March (usually)
Kasahara Community Center, Inaho Center, and Children's Center Festival
- October (usually)
Atago Community Center and Children's Center Festival
- October (usually)
Mida Community Center and Children's Center Festival
Play facilities, children's centers, parenting support centers & libraries in Konosu (15)
コウノトリ野生復帰センター「天空の里」
Play & activity facilities | 埼玉県鴻巣市明用632Hours 9:00〜16:45（3〜10月）、9:00〜16:00（11〜2月）※繁殖シーズン（概ね1/4〜7/17頃）は10:00〜14:00 | Closed 火曜（祝日の場合は翌日）、12/29〜1/3 | Fee 100円、中学生以下無料 Directions埼玉県防災学習センター
Play & activity facilities | 埼玉県鴻巣市袋30Hours 9:00〜16:30（入館は16:00まで） | Closed 月曜（祝日のときは翌平日）、夏休み期間・県民の日は月曜開館、年末年始、臨時休館日あり | Fee 無料 Directionsあたご児童センター
Children's centers | 鴻巣市原馬室3460-1Hours 9:00~17:00 | Closed 毎週月曜日(休日のときは翌日も)・祝祭日(日曜日、こどもの日を除く) Directions笠原児童センター
Children's centers | 鴻巣市笠原791-1Hours 9:00~17:00 | Closed 毎週月曜日(休日のときは翌日も)・祝祭日(日曜日、こどもの日を除く) Directions鴻巣児童センター
Children's centers | 鴻巣市本町3-12-24Hours 9:00~17:00 (5月~8月は9:00~18:00) | Closed 毎週月曜日(休日のときは翌日も)・祝祭日(日曜日、こどもの日を除く) Directions常光児童センター
Children's centers | 鴻巣市下谷196-1Hours 9:00~17:00 | Closed 毎週月曜日(休日のときは翌日も)・祝祭日(日曜日、こどもの日を除く) Directions吹上児童センター
Children's centers | 鴻巣市吹上富士見1-1-1Hours 9:00~17:00 | Closed 毎月第3月曜日(休日のときは翌日も休館)、祝日(日曜日・こどもの日を除く)、年末年始 Directions川里児童センター
Children's centers | 鴻巣市広田3141-1Hours 9:00~17:00 | Closed 毎週月曜日(休日のときは翌日も)・祝祭日(日曜日、こどもの日を除く) Directions田間宮児童センター
Children's centers | 鴻巣市登戸149Hours 9:00~17:00 | Closed 毎週月曜日(休日のときは翌日も)・祝祭日(日曜日、こどもの日を除く) Directions北新宿児童センター
Children's centers | 鴻巣市北新宿943Hours 9:00~17:00 | Closed 毎週月曜日(祝日のときは翌日も)・祝祭日(日曜日、こどもの日を除く)・12月29日~1月3日 Directions箕田児童センター
Children's centers | 鴻巣市箕田稲荷町26-32Hours 9:00~17:00 | Closed 毎週月曜日(休日のときは翌日も)・祝祭日(日曜日、こどもの日を除く) Directions鴻巣市寺谷子育て支援センター
Parenting support centers | 鴻巣市寺谷425-1Hours 9:30~15:00 | Closed 日曜日 Directions生出塚保育所子育て支援センター
Parenting support centers | 鴻巣市生出塚2-7-1Hours 8:30~16:30 | Closed 土・日・祝日 Directions川里ひまわり保育園子育て支援センター
Parenting support centers | 鴻巣市関新田1261-1Hours 8:30~16:30 | Closed 土・日・祝日 Directions鴻巣市鴻巣中央図書館
Libraries | 鴻巣市本町1-2-1Hours 月曜日~金曜日 9:30~20:00/土・日・祝日 9:00~18:00 | Closed 毎月第4木曜日 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).