Sat, May 04
|Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden
Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi)
We celebrate the Japanese festival of Children’s Day with traditional stories, art activities, explorations in the garden, and special treats. Free with museum admission Schedule under details about the event
Time & Location
May 04, 2024, 2:00 PM
Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden, 28 Deveau Rd, North Salem, NY 10560, USA
About the Event
2pm: Beloved Japanese Children’s Stories (ages 4-7)
Hear the tales of two of the best known figures in Japanese popular culture, followed by art activities.
3pm: Magic Koi: Cultural Messages in Animals and Creatures (ages 8 and up)
Explore Japanese symbolic and cultural meanings attached to animals, especially as related to young people.
Throughout the afternoon, investigate a special display of Japanese traditional elegant dolls, miniature armor, and koi banners celebrating Children’s Day.