Obon Weekend

Celebrate Obon Weekend at the Morikami
Enjoy live taiko drumming performances in the spirit of Obon

Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17, 2025
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We invite guests to take a contemplative stroll through the gardens, fill out paper slips in memory of lost loved ones, enjoy live taiko drumming performances in the spirit of Obon, and pay respects to George Morikami at the Bon altar.

memory slip
Create a Memory Slip for a lost loved one

Bondana (Bon altar) pays respect to Mr. George Morikami.

 


Taiko Drumming Performances

Experience an electrifying fusion of tradition and innovation as Fushu Daiko brings the thunderous heartbeat of Japan to life with a dazzling Taiko drumming performance.

Date: Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17, 2025
Cost:  $5 for Members | $10 for Non-Members
Showtimes:

  • 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
  • 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
  • 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm (Sunday only)

Location: Morikami Theater


Online Pre-Sales will close on Friday, August 15th. All remaining tickets will be available at the theater doors on the day of the show.
(Reminder: This ticket does not include admission to the museum. Admissions information: Hours & Admission)


Obon 2024 - Taiko

Bon Dancing Workshop & Performance

Traditionally, Obon festivities include dancing where people join in a circle and dance to music. Join in our Obon celebration…

Learn how to dance one of Japan’s traditional Bon dances, along with members of our staff, South Florida Japanese community members, and members of Fushu Daiko.  After you learn the steps we will all dance together with music accompaniment by Fushu Daiko.

Date: Saturday, August 16 only
Cost:  FREE for all attendees
Times:

  • 3:30 pm – 3:50 pm – Workshop to learn the Bon Dance
  • 3:50 pm – 4:20 pm – Bon Dance Performance

Location: Morikami Terrace*

*If there is inclement weather we will move the workshop and performance into the theater.

 


Guiding Lights & Lantern at Home Kits

Purchase a Guiding Light Lantern to brighten your weekend in the garden and take home a Lantern at Home Kit to keep the celebration going.

Date: Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17, 2025
Cost:  $5 Guiding Lights | $8 Lantern at Home Kit

Location: Morikami Museum Lobby


 


Family Fun Day: Gachapon Keychains

August 8th is Gachapon Day! Gachapon are capsules filled with toys and other goodies that are popular with children in Japan. Make your own little toy of Japanese animals to keep in your own capsule!

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

Time: 12pm – 3pm
Location: Sakai Room

All Family Fun Days are FREE* with paid admission
No reservations needed

 


The Large Lantern Floating

Join us on Sunday at 4:30 pm in front of Morikami Lake as we end Obon Weekend by floating the large lantern filled with all of your messages to your lost loved ones.

Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Morikami Lake*

*Weather permitting

 


Sunday, August 17, 2025
Starting at 6:30 PM

A Celebrated Event Making Its Return!

We are excited to announce the return of this special evening that celebrates the spirit and tradition of Obon. Join us for an unforgettable night of reflection, community, and celebration under the stars.


We hope Obon Weekend encourages meaningful reflection and celebrating the common human experiences that connect us all.

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