This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Thu, Oct 1, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 11
- Hours
- 09:00~18:00
- Venue
- Ilsan Lake Park Theme Plaza area (일산호수공원 주제광장 일원)595 Hosu-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi
- Fee
- Free (Water Flower Bike: 2 people 14,000 won · 3 people 21,000 won)
- Organizer
- Goyang International Exhibition Foundation (Goyang Special City) ((재)고양국제박람회재단 (고양특례시))
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
October 2026
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
📌 What's on each day
- 10/8ThuCraft FestivalToday
- 10/9–10Fri–SatCraft Festival · Talk ConcertToday
- 10/11Sun★ Last Day · Craft Festival · Talk ConcertToday
🔁 Daily · Autumn Garden·Photo Zone 09:00~18:00 · Water Flower Bike until sunset
2026 Goyang Autumn Flower Festival Dates, Water Flower Bikes, Parking — Before Visiting Ilsan Lake Park with Kids
It’s October, and autumn flowers are in full bloom by the lakeside 🌼
The 2026 Goyang Autumn Flower Festival
is being held from October 1 (Thu) to 11 (Sun)
at the Theme Plaza area of Ilsan Lake Park.
Every day from 09:00 to 18:00,
admission is free.
Here’s a summary based on the Goyang City press release (September 29)
and the Goyang International Exhibition Foundation’s event overview.
🔴 Happening Now
From today, Thursday, October 8
there are four days left until the 11th (Sun).
The three-day holiday starting with Hangeul Day on the 9th
is the festival’s final weekend.
Here’s what you can still enjoy in the remaining days.
| Remaining Dates·Times | What You Can See |
|---|---|
| Daily 09:00~18:00 | Autumn Garden·Photo Zones·Experiences (Free) |
| Daily 09:00 until sunset | Water Flower Bike (Paid) |
| 10/8 (Thu)~11 (Sun) | Goyang Flower Exhibition Hall Gyeonggi Craft Culture Festival |
| 10/9 (Fri)~11 (Sun) | Goyang Flower Exhibition Hall Talk Concert (from 14:00, 2 hours) |
🎪 What’s Happening at the Festival
This year’s theme is
‘Autumn Palette’.
The story is about the Goyang Cat, transformed into an artist,
completing a garden in autumn colors.
The Theme Plaza is decorated with
autumn plants like chrysanthemums, kochia, and sedges.
The garden is made with flowers and plants
grown directly by Goyang’s flower farms.
The foundation’s event overview
also highlights the 100th anniversary of Hangeul Day
as a key feature.
✨ What Can You See?
As you enter the main garden,
you’ll be greeted first by a Goyang Cat air sculpture over 5m tall.
Hidden among the flowers
are Goyang Cat plant artworks,
so it’s fun to walk around and find them.
| Attraction | Details |
|---|---|
| Seasonal Flower Beds | Cosmos & zinnia photo zones |
| Theme Spaces | Photo zones themed around space, jungle, and desserts |
| 30th Birthday Party | A space celebrating the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Goyang International Flower Expo in 2027 |
| Picnic Area | ‘Flower-mong’ spots to relax and listen to wind chimes |
| Flower Market | Sale of chrysanthemums, air-purifying plants, orchids, and succulents from local flower farms |
🎯 Experiences to Try with Kids
Besides sightseeing, there are hands-on
activities and events to enjoy.
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Flower B.I.N.G.O | Complete bingo by spotting and photographing, receive a prize for success |
| Flower Fishing Master | Pressed flower fishing mission with a time limit, prize for success |
| Do You Know Rice Grandma? | Exhibition about the female independence fighter Rice Grandma, rice scoop challenge, drawing activity |
| Mobile Plant Clinic | Consultation and care advice for your houseplants |
| Goyang Cat Promotion Hall | Character exhibition and photo zone |
| 30th Anniversary Message Tree | Hang a congratulatory message card |
🚲 How Much is the Water Flower Bike?
The Water Flower Bike that rides across the lake
is a paid experience at the festival.
| Number of People | Fee (Foundation Website) |
|---|---|
| 2 people | 14,000 won |
| 3 people | 21,000 won |
Operation is from 09:00
until sunset.
There is no official information
on where to board or age restrictions.
🏛️ At the Goyang Flower Exhibition Hall
During the same period, events are also held
at the Goyang Flower Exhibition Hall next to the festival grounds.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 10/8 (Thu)~11 (Sun) | Gyeonggi Craft Culture Festival — Exhibition of works by Gyeonggi artisans & craft experiences |
| 10/9 (Fri)~11 (Sun) | Talk Concert — ‘Simple and Small Poems & Songs Concert’ at the Flower Book Café, 300 unreserved seats per session |
The talk concert is listed as
free reservation on the foundation’s website.
However, the September 29 press release
says a paid ticket is required,
so please double-check on the reservation page.
🚇 Getting There & Parking
Exit 1
The address for Ilsan Lake Park is
595 Hosu-ro.
This is where you get off for public transport.
| Method | Stop·Walking Distance |
|---|---|
| Subway Line 3 | Jeongbalsan Station Exit 1 — 10 min walk |
| Bus 33-1·88A·88B | Ilsan Lake Park stop — 3 min walk |
| Bus M7412·1000·9700 etc. | Ilsandong-gu Office (Jung) stop — 10 min walk |
There are four parking lots at the park.
| Parking Lot | Spaces |
|---|---|
| Lot 1 | 240 spaces |
| Lot 2 | 507 spaces |
| Lot 3 | 181 spaces |
| Lot 4 | 125 spaces |
| Type | Parking Fee (Passenger Car) |
|---|---|
| Regular | 90 won per 5 minutes |
| During Events | 2,000 won per entry |
It’s not specified in the notice
which fee applies during the festival.
👨👩👧 If Visiting with Kids
At the park’s main information center (08:00~20:00),
strollers can be borrowed for free.
Be sure to bring your ID.
There is also a nursing room and baby bed
inside the information center.
Diaper changing stations are available at 7 park restrooms,
including the Plaza, Rose, and Crane restrooms.
The festival area operates until 18:00.
Since the water flower bike runs only until sunset,
if you arrive late in the afternoon, there may be little time to ride.
Admission is free; only the water flower bike is paid
Bikes operate only until sunset
Starting from the 17th, the Goyang Flower Fragrance Festa
continues at Starfield Goyang.
See the summary → Goyang Flower Fragrance Festa
On the same holiday evenings, the Haengju Fortress
National Heritage Night Walk begins.
See the summary → Haengju is Art
⏳ What Hasn’t Been Announced Yet
□ Operation during rain
□ Festival period parking fee (regular or event rate)
□ Water flower bike boarding location & age restrictions
□ How to join bingo & flower fishing and what prizes
□ Gyeonggi Craft Culture Festival times & experience fees
These are not yet in the official information.
I’ll update this post when they are announced.
If you have questions, contact the Goyang International Exhibition Foundation
at 031-908-7651.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families who want to try mission bingo & flower fishing with kids
✔ Families who want to take photos with the giant Goyang Cat
✔ Families looking for a free flower outing during the Hangeul Day holiday
It’s a free lakeside flower festival
where you can enjoy an autumn garden walk and hands-on activities.
This post is organized from official information before visiting in person. The character images are GPT-generated.
🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
- 10월엔 꽃향기 속으로 나들이 어때?…고양시, 일산호수공원, 스타필드서 가을꽃행사 잇따라 개최 고양특례시(고양국제박람회재단) · 2026.9.29 · 관공서
- 2026고양가을꽃축제 행사개요 (축제 즐기기·토크콘서트·Peer 꽃마당 Festa) (재)고양국제박람회재단 · 주최
- 지역축제 — 고양가을꽃축제 (2026. 10. 1. ~ 10. 11. 09:00-18:00) 문화체육관광부 · 관공서
- 일산호수공원 찾아오시는길·주차 요금 안내 고양특례시 일산호수공원 · 관공서
- 일산호수공원 편의시설 (종합안내소·주차장·수유실) 고양특례시 일산호수공원 · 관공서
This is a guide based on official announcements, not a visit review. Schedules, programs and fees can change, so please re-check the official notice before you go.
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)