Written: October 8, 2026 · Updated: October 8, 2026

This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.

2026 Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum Autumn Festival Schedule, Forest Experiences, Directions – Before Visiting with Kids in Pohang

This is the time when autumn arrives first in the high mountain forests 🍂

The Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum Autumn Festival celebrating its 25th anniversary will be held for two days, October 9 (Fri)~10 (Sat), from 10:30 to 16:00 at the Lawn Plaza area of the arboretum in Jukjang-myeon, Pohang.

The first day, the 9th, is Hangul Day, so it’s a great choice for a holiday outing.

I’ve organized the information from Gyeongsangbuk-do’s October 5 press release, the festival poster, and the arboretum’s website.

🎪 What kind of festival is it?

Gyeongsangbuk-do Arboretum first opened as Naeyeonsan Arboretum on September 17, 2001. This year marks its 25th anniversary.

According to the arboretum, it sits at an average altitude of 650m and has 26 sub-gardens with over 2,231 species of plants.

This festival is designed to look back on the arboretum’s 25 years and share the value and beauty of the forest with local residents. This year, there will be forest performances and programs for community participation.

✨ What’s happening and when?

Here’s a table by date.

There are also programs where visitors can participate directly, such as recreation and prize draws.

The official schedule for performances on the second day has not been announced yet.

🌲 What experiences are there?

Along with performances, there will be forest experiences and crafts.

There is no information on experience fees, age groups, or whether it’s first-come, first-served.

Outside the festival area, you can freely explore other sections like the Deciduous Tree Garden, Azalea Garden, Ulleungdo·Dokdo Plant Garden, and Medicinal & Edible Plant Garden.

💰 Viewing hours and admission fees

Here’s the visitor information from the arboretum website.

The festival ends at 16:00. There is no official information on any separate fees at the festival venue.

🚗 Directions & Parking

The address is 647 Sumogwon-ro (Jukjang-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang). Here are the driving directions from the arboretum guide.

The bus passes through Cheongha Minam (Transfer Center) and Jukjang Haok, stopping at the arboretum.

From Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal or Pohang Station, take city bus 5000 to Cheongha Minam (Transfer Center) and transfer.

The times in the table are departure times; there is no information on the exact time the bus passes the arboretum entrance.

Cars cannot enter the arboretum, so you must park in the parking lot. There is no information on parking fees or the number of spaces.

👨‍👩‍👧 If you’re visiting with kids

There are child-friendly experiences listed in the press release, like forest play for young children and decorating wooden flutes. On the second day, there’s also a children’s popera stage.

Since the arboretum is at an average altitude of 650m, it’s a good idea to bring an extra jacket for your child.

Cooking is not allowed inside the arboretum, and pets are not permitted (except guide dogs). Bicycles, kickboards, inline skates, and ball games are also not allowed.

⏳ What’s not announced yet

□ Experience booth fees·eligible ages·first-come status
□ Whether experiences run both days
□ Second day performance times
□ Number of parking spaces·fees
□ Operation in case of rain

These are not yet available in the official information.
I’ll update this post when they are announced.

If you have questions, contact the Arboretum Management Office at 054-260-6162.

👍 Recommended for these families

✔ Families who want to try forest play or woodworking experiences
✔ Families looking for a free arboretum outing during the Hangul Day holiday
✔ Families who want to enjoy performances or children’s popera in the forest

I’ve also listed other events happening in Pohang on the same day, 10 (Sat):
Gimae-myeon Pine Forest Nongttaengjang → https://happyvarious.com/nadeuli/en/posts/20261008-event-gyeongbuk-pohang-nongttaengjang/
Yeongildae Mi&Me Festival → https://happyvarious.com/nadeuli/en/posts/20261008-event-gyeongbuk-pohang-mi-me-festival/

This is a mountain arboretum autumn outing in Pohang where you can enjoy forest experiences and performances in one day.

This post is organized based on official information before visiting in person. The character illustrations are GPT-generated images.

AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-09. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)