All programs are open for registration on August 1st of each year for the upcoming season. Each season runs from October through the summer of the next year.
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Yōkai Mask
Journey through the world of yōkai, Japanese supernatural creatures, through our exhibition and day of fun craft activities and story telling. Make your own yōkai mask for based on spirits and creatures from Japanese folklore and much more! Come dressed as your favorite Japanese yōkai!
10:00AM, Saturday, July 18, 2026
Sakai Room (Library)
Yōkai Day
Journey through the world of yōkai, Japanese supernatural creatures, through our exhibition and day of fun activities. Come dressed as your favorite Japanese yōkai!
10:00AM, Saturday, July 18, 2026
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens
Underwritten by The Rubens Family Foundation
Film: Spirited Away
A film by Toshio Suzuki, animated by Studio Ghibli
During her family’s move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl, Chihiro wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches and spirits, and where humans are changed into beasts.
Grades 3rd – 12th
Youth Origami Workshop
Make unique pieces of art with paper! Learn how to make origami by using various techniques and simple folds.
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Lantern Craft
Join us for Obon Weekend and make your own special paper lantern to light the night.
11:00AM, Saturday, August 15, 2026
Sakai Room (Library)
Grade 3-12
Youth Workshop: The Way Of Taiko: The Heartbeat Of Japan
Traditional Drum Workshop
This workshop introduces participants to the history and practice of taiko drumming. Participants are taught how to understand sounds and movements, i.e., how to connect nature and the meaning of body movement. They will become familiar with the way of taiko and its drumming techniques.
Traditional Japanese Instrument
Koto Workshop
Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Learn the fascinating history of this exquisite instrument and how to play it in this one-day introductory workshop. Instruments will be provided for participants to use in the workshop. To further your studies on the koto, sign-up for our koto class series or summer guest artist workshops.
Craft activity for kids of all ages
Family Fun Day: Dragonfly Clip
The dragonfly, called tombo in Japanese, are known to be abundant in late summer. Design and make your own dragonfly clip to hold together your important papers or a special picture.
12:00PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026
Kamiya Room (Classroom A)