Seoul International Garden Expo at Maeheon Citizen's Forest: free, Oct 1–27, 2026
About 50 gardens fill Maeheon Citizen's Forest in Seocho-gu this October. Free entry, daily garden tours, a pet-friendly garden and a kids' garden.
Maeheon Citizen's Forest in a past autumn · Photo: 이인희 (CC BY 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- When
- Oct 1–27, 2026 · programs 12–7 PM
- Where
- Maeheon Citizen's Forest, Seocho-gu
- Subway
- Yangjae Citizen's Forest Stn (Shinbundang Line), Exit 1 or 5
- Price
- Free, no booking (some activities paid)
What's there
- ALL MONTHAbout 50 gardens
Gardens by citizens, artists, students, companies and city districts.
매헌시민의숲 (서울 서초구 양재동)Google Maps - PETSPet-friendly garden
A garden with play areas and rest spots for pets.
- KIDSKids' garden
A sensory garden next to the playground.
- 1 · 3 · 5 PMGarden tours
Daily tours by citizen gardeners, 20 people each, first come first served. Sign up on the official expo website.
Local tips
- Go in the late afternoon for autumn colors (our tip).
- Walk along Yangjaecheon stream right next to the forest.
- The forest is open outside program hours, but info booths and programs run 12–7 PM.
FAQ
Is the Seoul International Garden Expo free?
Yes. Entry to the Maeheon Citizen's Forest expo is free with no booking; some activities may be paid.
When and where is it?
October 1–27, 2026 at Maeheon Citizen's Forest in Seocho-gu. Programs run 12–7 PM.
How do I get there?
Take the Shinbundang Line to Yangjae Citizen's Forest Station and use Exit 1 or 5.
Sources: Seoul Media Hub · Kyunghyang Shinmun · Mediawatch · Official expo site