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Seoul Grand Park autumn festival 2026
- When
- Sat Nov 7 – Sun Nov 8, 2026
- Where
- Main plaza (Mannam Gwangjang), Seoul Grand Park
- Subway
- Seoul Grand Park Station, Line 4
- Cost
- Park and festival free · Zoo ₩5,000 · Theme Garden ₩2,000 (adults)
Seoul Grand Park's 2026 fall festival, "Art in a Pinocchio Forest," runs Nov 7–8 on the main plaza by Seoul Grand Park Station (Line 4). The full program by time, what's free and what's paid, and how to get there.
Seoul Grand Park in autumn · Photo: Ethan Doyle White (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Program by time
- NOV 7 – 29Outdoor art: "The Forest Where It Becomes Real"
Works by guest artist Jeon I-su (painter and picture-book author) around the main plaza. Official poster dates: Nov 7–29.
- NOV 7–8 · 1–6 PMLeaf-path photo event
Take a photo on the park's designated leaf path, post it with #서울대공원낙엽길, and show the post at the festival booth for a small gift.
- SUN NOV 8 · 2–6 PM"Colorful Autumn" acoustic music
Live sets on the main plaza stage.
- NOV 7–8 · 1–6 PMEco craft workshop (walk-in, free)
Upcycled crafts for families and kids, 100 people a day.
- NOV 7–8 · 9 AM–4:40 PMWoodwork star frame (walk-in, free)
Starts on the hour, 40 minutes, 15 people per session, no session at lunch.
- NOV 7–8Leaf lounge
Camping chairs and beanbags on the plaza to sit among the fall colors.
What's free and what's paid
- FREEThe park, the festival plaza and the programs above
Some workshops ("Pinocchio forest workshop") need advance sign-up on the park's site.
- PAIDSeoul Zoo ₩5,000 · Theme Garden ₩2,000
Adult prices (19–64). Children 5 and under and 65+ free.
Getting there
- SUBWAYSeoul Grand Park Station, Line 4
The station is next to the park's main plaza, where the festival is.
경기 과천시 대공원광장로 102 서울대공원 - NOTENo cars or taxis inside the park
Taxis drop off outside the park; walk in from there.
Make it a day (our route)
- 1Festival plaza first
Art, music on Sunday, and the leaf lounge (our tip).
- 2Walk the leaf path for the photo event
Then show your post at the booth before 6 pm (our tip).
- 3Add the zoo if you have time
₩5,000 for adults; last entry is 1 hour before closing (5 pm closing in November).
Say it in Korean (show this screen)
- Where is the festival booth?
Chuk-je bu-seu-ga eo-di-ye-yo?
축제 부스가 어디예요? - Where is the leaf path?
Nak-yeop-gil-i eo-di-ye-yo?
낙엽길이 어디예요? - Can I join the workshop now?
Ji-geum che-heom cham-yeo-hal su i-sseo-yo?
지금 체험 참여할 수 있어요?
Local tips
- Programs are mostly aimed at families; for adults the draw is the leaves, the art and Sunday's music (our tip).
- Programs can change with the weather; check the park's notice before you go.
FAQ
When is the Seoul Grand Park autumn festival in 2026?
Saturday Nov 7 and Sunday Nov 8, 2026, on the main plaza.
Is Seoul Grand Park free?
Yes, the park and the festival plaza are free; the zoo (₩5,000) and Theme Garden (₩2,000) charge adults.
How do I get to Seoul Grand Park?
Take subway Line 4 to Seoul Grand Park Station.
Sources: Seoul Grand Park: 2026 autumn festival notice and poster (Oct 26, 2026) · Fun Seoul: 2026 Seoul Grand Park autumn festival · Seoul Grand Park: fees and hours · Seoul Grand Park: directions · Seoul Media Hub: park entry free, zoo paid (Oct 23, 2025)