Obake Family Day: Specters of the Sacred Forest

Obake Family Day: Specters of the Sacred Forest
Sunday, October 30, 11–3 PM
On Halloween Eve, enter a mystical sacred forest filled with the frights and delights of Japan's ghosts and mythical creatures. Experience the richness of Japan's fall festivals and the thrills of Halloween through an adventure of family-friendly fun and learning! Activities for the day include a tsukumogami (animate household tools) haunted house, samurai and taiko performances, a variety of arts and crafts, photo opportunities (wear your costume!) and more. All are welcome to attend!
ADVANCE TICKETS: Adults $15/$12 Japan Society members ; Kids (ages 3—12) $10/$7
DAY-OF TICKETS: Adults $18/$15 Japan Society members ; Kids (ages 3—12) $13/$10
Activities:
Tsukumogami Haunted House
Tsukumogami Storytelling
Ton-ton-ton Taiko: Sounds of the Fall Festival
Samurai Legends Live + Sword Fighting Demonstration
Tsukumogami Paper Sumo!
Crafting Omamori Protective Charms and Mini Kokeshi Dolls
Sacred Forest Photo Booth and Costume Contest
At Twilight Treasure Hunt
Art Cart: Noh Mask Making
Family Tours—Masks: At Twilight
Kumon “Brain Training” Booth
Yatai Japanese Street Vendors: Food and Games
*Tsukumogami are everyday objects that, after over a hundred years of use, become haunted, animate versions of their original selves.
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