This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 18
- Hours
- 13:00~20:00 (Sat·Sun, 10/9 Fri)
- Venue
- Gwangnaru Hangang Park, south end of Gwangjingyo Lawn (on 10/9, Jamwon Hangang Park Multipurpose Field)483-1 Cheonho-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
- Fee
- Free
- Organizer
- Seoul Metropolitan Government Future Hangang Headquarters
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
October 2026
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
Korea Meteorological Administration · 10/15, 5 AM issued · forecasts can change
📌 What's on each day
- 10/3SatNational Foundation DayBooks·Play Zone · Opening CeremonyToday
- 10/4SunBooks·Play Zone · Bubble·Magic ShowToday
- 10/9FriHangeul Day★ Jamwon Sunset ConcertToday
- 10/10Sat★ Kids Movie Night · Books·Play ZoneToday
- 10/11Sun★ Reading Golden Bell · Books·Play ZoneToday
- 10/17SatBooks·Play Zone · Jenga TournamentToday
- 10/18SunBooks·Play Zone · Jazz FinaleToday
2026 Hangang Family Festival Dates, Programs, Parking – Before Visiting Gwangnaru or Jamwon with Kids
It’s autumn by the Hangang, perfect for opening a book in the river breeze 📚
2026 Hangang Family Festival ‘Hangang Collection’ is being held at Gwangnaru Hangang Park every weekend from October 3 (Sat) to 18 (Sun). On the 9th (Fri), Hangul Day, it’s held at Jamwon Hangang Park for one day.
The hours are 13:00~20:00, and admission is free.
Here’s a summary of the official event info from the Seoul Future Hangang Headquarters and Seoul’s October event schedule.
🎉 Happening Now
The first weekend, October 3·4, has passed, so 5 days remain. There’s a special program each day.
| Remaining Day | Venue · Special Program |
|---|---|
| 10/9 (Fri) Hangul Day | Jamwon Multipurpose Field · Sunset Orchestra |
| 10/10 (Sat) | Gwangnaru · Hangang Kids Movie Night |
| 10/11 (Sun) | Gwangnaru · Challenge!! Reading Golden Bell |
| 10/17 (Sat) | Gwangnaru · Hangang Jenga Tournament |
| 10/18 (Sun) | Gwangnaru · Autumn Hangang, Jazz Walk (Finale) |
On opening day (the 3rd), there was a picture book author talk and jazz/classical performances, and on the 4th, a bubble show and magic show.
🎪 What Kind of Event Is This?
The theme ‘Hangang Collection’ combines the idea of a ‘collection’ of stories and tastes, like a poetry or essay anthology, with the ‘home’ where families gather.
At the center is the Riverside Reading Zone. There are over 7,500 books (6,000 at Gwangnaru · 1,500 at Jamwon) and a total of 400 seats with beanbags, mats, and sunshades.
There are sections for ‘Picture Books to Read with Kids’, healing essays, travel, and hobby books. The official info says you can just show up and enjoy the books—no need to prepare anything.
This festival is held at Gwangnaru and Jamwon.
It’s a different event from the ‘Hangang Park Reading’ held every Saturday at Yeouido. See the summary → https://happyvarious.com/nadeuli/en/posts/20261008-event-seoul-hangang-reading-park/
🎈 What Play and Activities Are There?
Besides books, there are play zones and craft activities for kids to enjoy.
| Zone | Details |
|---|---|
| Play Zone | Large air bounce · ball pool · roller coaster · tube rolling |
| Play Programs | Ping-pong ball bingo · cooperative wood tower · hoop rolling · kids’ basketball hoop |
| Activity Zone | Bookmark making · pop-up book · leaf art book lantern making |
| Photo Zone | Seoul City mascot Haechi photo zone |
| Taste Bookmark (Always Open) | Headphone music listening·song requests · PlayStation and all-ages games |
✨ What’s Special This Week?
9th (Fri) Jamwon ‘Sunset Orchestra’ A stage featuring local artists, youth, and residents together. There will be orchestra and chorus, Bongsan mask dance, fusion Korean music, and dance performances.
10th (Sat) Gwangnaru ‘Hangang Kids Movie Night’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ and ‘F1 The Movie’ will be shown on a big screen. The festival website describes it as a family movie night under the sunset.
11th (Sun) Gwangnaru ‘Challenge!! Reading Golden Bell’ 100 students from grades 3~6 will participate. Questions will come from a pre-selected book list.
🚇 Getting There & Parking
Hangang Citizens Park, Jamwon District (Jamwon Hangang Park) — Riverside night bicycle path and illuminated bridge (May 2020) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 이범수 · KOGL Type 1)
Hangang Citizens Park, Jamwon District (Jamwon Hangang Park) — Jamwon Hangang Park night parking lot and apartment view (May 2020) (Photo: Korea Tourism Organization Photo Gallery · 한국관광공사 이범수 · KOGL Type 1)
Hangang Park recommends public transportation on weekends and holidays due to expected traffic congestion.
Gwangnaru (Weekend Venue) The event is at the south end of Gwangjingyo Lawn.
| Getting to Gwangnaru | Exit & Walking Directions |
|---|---|
| Cheonho Station (Line 5·8) | Exit 1 → Jumeungil Underpass·Bicycle Ramp |
| Cheonho Station (Line 5·8) | Exit 2·10 → Cheonho Bridge Stairs (500m) |
Jamwon (Friday Venue) Jamwon Hangang Park Multipurpose Field.
| Getting to Jamwon | Exit & Walking Directions |
|---|---|
| Jamwon Station (Line 3) | Exit 4 → About 15 min walk |
| Sinsa Station (Line 3) | Exit 5 → About 15~20 min walk |
| Apgujeong Station (Line 3) | Exit 6 → About 15~20 min walk |
| Hangang Bus | Get off at Apgujeong Pier, connected to the park |
If you drive, for Gwangnaru, Gwangnaru 2 Parking Lot (in front of Jumeungil Underpass) is at the same address as the event: 483 Cheonho-dong.
| Hangang Park Parking | Spaces·Fees |
|---|---|
| Gwangnaru 2 Parking Lot | 114 spaces (total 389 at 4 Gwangnaru lots) |
| Jamwon Parking | 6 lots, 722 spaces |
| Operating Hours | 06:00~24:00 |
| First 30 min | 1,000 won |
| After that, per 10 min | 200 won |
| Daily Maximum | 10,000 won |
| Multi-child Happy Card | 50% discount |
If you park outside designated areas in the park, a fine of 50,000 won applies.
👨👩👧 If You’re Going with Kids
With beanbags, mats, and sunshades set up, it’s a great spot to pick out a few picture books and relax.
The Reading Golden Bell is a program for grades 3~6. There are no official age or height restrictions for the play zone.
For Kids Movie Night, since it’s an outdoor riverside movie at sunset, it’s good to bring an extra jacket for your child.
On weekends 10·11·17·18, it’s at Gwangnaru.
⏳ What’s Not Announced Yet
□ Kids Movie Night screening times/order □ Reading Golden Bell application method/time □ Sunset Orchestra start time □ Operation in case of rain □ Play facility age/height restrictions
These details are not yet in the official info. I’ll update this post when they’re announced.
If you have questions, call the event office at 02-481-2489.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families who want to spend half a day by the river with books and play ✔ Families with kids in grades 3~6 who want to try the Reading Golden Bell ✔ Families who want to watch a movie together by the river
On the same 9th (Fri), there’s also a picnic concert (13:00~19:00) at nearby Banpo Hangang Park Seoraeseom. See the summary → https://happyvarious.com/nadeuli/en/posts/20261008-event-seoul-seoraeseom-picnic-concert/
At Jamwon Hangang Park, the ‘Hangang Festival_Autumn’ is also held on October 17·18. See the summary → https://happyvarious.com/nadeuli/en/posts/20261007-event-seoul-hangang-festival-autumn/
Read, play, and even watch movies— a riverside book playground open for free every weekend.
This post is organized from official info before visiting in person. Photos marked ‘Photo Gallery’ are from the Korea Tourism Organization under KOGL Type 1 (shooting dates noted). Character images are GPT-generated.
📷 The festival in photos 8
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🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
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- 2026 한강패밀리페스티벌 책읽는 한강공원 누리집(운영 나누미문화예술) · 주최
- 광나루한강공원 주차정보 서울특별시 미래한강본부 · 관공서
- 광나루한강공원 오시는길 서울특별시 미래한강본부 · 관공서
- 잠원한강공원 주차정보 서울특별시 미래한강본부 · 관공서
- 잠원한강공원 오시는길 서울특별시 미래한강본부 · 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)