Hinamatsuri
Girl’s Day Celebration
A family friendly event to celebrate girls, featuring ikebana, tea ceremony, origami, and more!
Sunday, March 8, 1:00-4:00 pm
Japanese Culture Center
2940 N Lincoln Avenue, #2, Chicago, IL 60657
$35 per person – Kids 4+ and Adults (includes all Japanese culture stations + ikebana, Japanese sweet and 1 reserved seat to observe a tea ceremony demo)
Free Admission – Kids below 4 & Adults (Includes Japanese culture stations only) Since space is limited, we request that no more than 2 adults attend the event with free admission.
Hinamatsuri FAQ
- If I have a family of 4, do I have to pay $35 for all 4 members?
No, we recommend paying $35 for any children that would like to fully participate in the Japanese cultural stations. There will be a few stations that will be reserved for paid participants only. In addition, paid ticket holders will also receive a Japanese treat, and a reserved seat for a tea ceremony demo. Adults are also encouraged to register at $35 to fully participate in all of the activities. Children under 4 can attend for free, and are invited to participate in select stations.
- Are there set times for the tea ceremony demo?
Yes, paid guests will have an opportunity to sign-up for one of two times to view a tea ceremony demo. Times TBD.
- What is the best age to engage in the cultural activities?
We recommend age 4+. Some of the stations including the origami and ikebana stations include the ability to arrange flowers, as well as fold origami cranes. Children under 4 are more than welcome to attend the event and participate in any of the select stations.
- Can I bring an unlimited number of adults to attend, but not participate in the stations?
Since space is limited, we request that no more than 2 adults attend the event with free admission.
