Tanabata Japanese Star Festival

The stars and stripes will be in full effect as we celebrate our country's birthday during the Museum's annual event!

Event Date
Friday, July 7, 2023
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Event Time
9:00 am
2:00 pm
9:00 am
2:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location
Accessibility
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About the Event

Step into the enchanting realm of the Tanabata Japanese Star Festival and prepare for an unforgettable journey through Japanese culture and tradition! Tanabata celebrates the once-a-year meeting of star-crossed lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi, whose reunion sparks a sky ablaze with shimmering stars and the fulfillment of heartfelt wishes!

What's Happening?

Kendama: Learn how to play kendama, a traditional Japanese cup-and-ball toy. Witness a kendama expert perform amazing tricks!

When: 10 am and noon in the Parent Resource Library

Display setup from 10 am to 3 pm Outside of the Library

Japanese Storytelling: Enjoy Kamishibai - an interactive Japanese storytelling experience to learn the story of Tanabata Festival

When: From 10 am to noon and from 2 pm to 4 pm Around the Museum

On-Going Activities

Say Hello: Upon entry, children will be informed about the Tanabata event, can have their photo taken as a Tanabata character and receive a "passport" to collect stamps from each table of the event.

When: From 9 am to 2 pm in the Welcome Area

Origami Crafts: Explore some crafts as you will be able to make an origami magpie as part of the Tanabata myth. Once done, hang your magpie on a tapestry!

When: 9 am to 2 pm in Kids Hall

Kirigami: Lets get even more creative! With a pair of safety scissors, cut paper into a Tanabata decoration and hang your creation from rope or bamboo to display!

When: 9 am to 2 pm in Kids Hall

Tanzaku: Take a moment and think of a wish! Write it of a strip of paper and hang to display from bamboo!

When: 9 am to 2 pm in Kids Hall

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Event Date
Friday, July 7, 2023
Event Date
Fri
Jul
7
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Fri
Jul
7
2023
Event Time
9:00 am
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2:00 pm
9:00 am
2:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location
Disability Accessibility
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Thank You to Our Event SPONSORs
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