2025 Children's Day: Koi Streamers & Dragons (Carp Streamers, Fun Origami, & Other Traditional Festivities)NEW

Join us for a joyful day at the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix’s annual Children’s Day Celebration!

This special event celebrates the happiness, growth, and well-being of children and families through various fun and engaging cultural activities.

Enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with traditional arts and crafts, hands-on workshops, live performances, and interactive exhibits. Experience the beauty of Japanese culture as you explore activities such as Japanese doll-making, Ikebana (flower arrangement), and colorful carp streamer displays-all symbols of hope, strength, and good fortune for children.

Bring your family and friends and celebrate the joy of childhood with us!

Date
April 20, 2025

Time
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fees
Adult: $15 / $17 at Gate
Youth (7-17): $13 / $15 at Gate
Children 6 and under: Free
Member $5 off

Location
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, Located in Margaret T. Hance Park, 1125 North 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003
(Third Avenue,  block north of W. Portland Street)

About Children's Day
In Japan, Children's Day, known as "Kodomo no Hi" in Japanese, is celebrated on May 5th each year. It is a national holiday dedicated to celebrating the happiness of children and wishing them health and success in the future. Traditionally, families display colorful carp-shaped windsocks called "koinobori" outside their homes, and they may also celebrate with special foods and activities.