Join us for the 2026 Children's Day Festival! - Vender info updated!
Saturday, May 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM
at the Pikes Peak United Way Family Success Center (1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs)!
Celebrate Children’s Day with a joyful day of hands-on activities, cultural experiences, and family fun. This annual festival brings the spirit of Japan to Colorado Springs and welcomes children and families of all backgrounds.
New this year: extended festival hours so families can enjoy even more activities!
Volunteer With Us!
Want to help with the event? Sign up using the link below and be part of our community.
Volunteer Registration Form
Volunteers will enjoy breakfast burritos, muffins, and a variety of beverages at our Volunteer Hospitality Salon, plus a snack pouch to keep you energized throughout the day.
We can't wait to celebrate together!
Vendor Information
Rainy Day Anime - Manga Lounge and sales of figures, plushies, stationery, trinkets, and manga
Spring Rescue Mission - Japanese-style Bento Boxes
Doki Doki - Japanese Curry Rice
Kazumi's Kitchen - Japanese Bakery
Kona Ice - Shaved Ice
What to Expect
Enjoy a variety of interactive stations and performances, including:
● Origami crafting
● Make-your-own koinobori (carp streamers)
● Traditional Japanese games such as kendama and daruma otoshi
● Modern festival games like bouncy ball scoop and shooting gallery
● Live musical and martial arts demonstrations, with opportunities to participate
● Gala Children’s Fashion Show featuring kimono, yukata, martial arts uniforms, and Asian-inspired outfits – dress to impress!
Registration
Please click the blue Register button to help us plan materials and prizes for all participants.
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Admission
● JASSC Members: Free — simply show your JASSC ID at check‐in
○ To access your digital ID, go to our website, log in, and click “View profile” (a new feature!)
● Non-members:
○ $5 per adult
○ Children under 18: Free
○ Family maximum cost: $10
Event Schedule = TBD
Check back later!
Support the Festival
You can help sustain programs like this by becoming a JASSC member.
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PARKING INFO:
Parking lots are shown in yellow in the image below. The red arrow indicates the entrance. There is a parking lot on the west side of the building, in front of the main entrance. However, there's a chance that it may be crowded/full that day, so please note the additional parking area on the east side of the building, accessible from the north entrance at Verde Dr. If all lots are full, guests can also park on Shasta Drive, or on other side-streets.
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