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Seattle Japanese Garden Maple Festival

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Join us for Momijigari (紅葉狩り) – the beloved tradition of appreciating nature’s art. Each day brings out more colors to the Seattle Japanese Garden during this time of year creating a breathtaking view. 

Self-guided maple tour brochures will be available at the gatehouse all day. 

Event Schedule: (subject to change.)

Free First Thursday, October 5

Maples of the Seattle Japanese Garden" Exhibit Opening @Tateuchi Community Room

Friday, October 6

11am-1pm   Scavenger Hunt @Garden

1pm-3pm   Origami + Water based Calligraphy Tables @Tateuchi Community Room

Saturday, October 7

11am-3pm   Scavenger Hunt @Garden

1pm - 2pm   Kendo Demonstration @Harbor 

2pm - 3pm   Sumi-e Demo by Ayan Rivera @East Gate

Sunday, October 8

11am-3pm   Scavenger Hunt @Garden

11:30am-12pm  Aikido Demonstration @Harbor

1pm-2pm   Bonsai Demo by Anthony Fajarillo @Tateuchi Community Room

Monday, October 9 - Garden Closed 

Friday, Oct 13

11am-1pm   Scavenger Hunt @Garden

1pm-3pm   Origami + Water based Calligraphy Tables @Tateuchi Community Room

Family Saturday, October 14

11am-3pm   Scavenger Hunt @Garden

11:30am-12:30pm Smile Time and Kamishibai by Yumiko Sorensen @Moon Viewing

 1pm-2pm  Taiko by University Washington Taiko Kai @Harbor

Sunday, October 15

11:30am-1:30pm Origami by P.A.P.E.R

11am-3pm   Scavenger Hunt @Garden

2pm-3pm   Shakuhachi by Kodo Araki VI @Garden

 

Image credit: Chie Iida

 

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