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 Gaeumjeong Market Ojakgyo Night Market Dates, Ttujeon, Parking – Changwon Friday & Saturday Autumn Nights with Kids

On these cool autumn nights,
the market alleys light up 🏮

Gaeumjeong Market Ojakgyo Night Market
is held every Friday and Saturday from 17:00 to 22:00
until October 31 (Saturday)
throughout the Gaeumjeong Market area in Seongsan-gu, Changwon.

I’ve organized the press release and promotional poster
issued by Changwon Special City on October 5.

🔴 Happening Now

The night market began with an opening ceremony
at 17:00 on October 2 (Friday)
and will be held 10 times in total over the month.

As of today, October 8 (Thursday),
there are 8 days left.
Here’s a table of the remaining Fridays and Saturdays.

This Friday, the 9th, is Hangeul Day,
so you can visit in the evening on a holiday.

The lineup of performances for each date
is not listed in the official information.

🎪 What Kind of Event Is It?

Gaeumjeong Market introduces itself as
the ‘Birthplace of Lovers’ Day.’

This year, Changwon City held the
’1st Lovers’ Day’ event
at the nearby Rose Park on Chilseok (August 19),
based on the story of Gyeonwoo and Jiknyeo,
connecting the park and the market.

Ojakgyo is the bridge in the story
where Gyeonwoo and Jiknyeo meet on Chilseok.
The night market’s name comes from
this ‘Lovers’ Day’ story.

It’s part of the Gaeumjeong Market
Culture & Tourism Market Development Project,
organized by the Gaeumjeong Market Merchants Association,
the development team, and Changwon Special City.

✨ What Can You Do at the Night Market?

Here’s a table of the programs
from the press release and poster.

The darts and initial consonant quiz
are programs that anyone of any age can join.

🪙 What Is ‘Ttujeon’?

A highlight of this night market is
Ttujeon.
It’s a combination of ‘ttukkeong’ (lid) and ‘yeopjeon’ (old coin).

In partnership with local Changwon company Monggo Foods,
soy sauce lids are used as
exclusive currency at Gaeumjeong Market.

You can buy night market food with Ttujeon
and receive coupons and gifts.
The poster says, ‘Open Ttujeon and
coupons and gifts will pop out!’

There’s also a ‘couples’ visit event’
where couples receive Ttujeon as a gift.

🚗 Getting There & Parking

Gaeumjeong Market is located at
21-42, Gaeum-dong, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si
(based on Naver Place).

There’s no parking or public transit info
in the night market announcement.
According to Naver Place,
there is ‘parking’ listed in the market’s amenities,
and there’s also a public parking lot
at 20-11, Gaeum-dong to the south of the market.
No details on fees or spaces are provided.

Rose Park, the venue for the August Lovers’ Day event,
is also nearby the market.

👨‍👩‍👧 If You’re Going with Kids

The children’s activities are
craft, drawing, and making.
There’s no information on times, material fees,
or how to sign up.

Since it opens at 17:00,
if you go in the early evening,
you can enjoy both the activities and the food stalls.

If you plan to stay after dark,
it’s a good idea to bring an extra jacket for your child.

⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet

□ Busking lineup and times by date
□ Kids’ activity times, material fees, sign-up
□ Where to get and how to use Ttujeon
□ Operation in case of rain
□ Night market parking and transit info

These are not yet in the official info.
I’ll update this post if they’re announced.

If you’re curious, call the Changwon Special City Regional Economy Division
at 055-225-3222.

👍 Recommended for These Families

✔ Families looking for craft activities with kids
✔ Families wanting to try market food on Friday or Saturday evenings
✔ Families who want to enjoy busking and flea markets together

Elsewhere in Seongsan-gu, such as Seongsan Art Hall,
the Changwon Sculpture Biennale is being held until November 15.
See the summary → 2026 Changwon Sculpture Biennale

A market festival where you can shop, eat, and enjoy performances all at once,
open only on Friday and Saturday evenings in October.

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

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)