Immerse Yourself in Autumn at the Cheonripo Arboretum Festival

Get ready for a vibrant celebration of autumn at the 2024 Cheonripo Arboretum Autumn Festival! From October 19th to November 3rd, experience the beauty of the season with a unique blend of nature, literature, and music. This 16-day festival offers something for everyone, so mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable autumn escape.

A Harvest of Books at the Cheonripo Arboretum Chaekbaseum (October 19th-20th)

Kicking off the festival is the first-ever arboretum book fair, the "2024 Cheonripo Arboretum Chaekbaseum" (Chaekbaseum, meaning "book harvest" in the Chungcheongnam-do dialect). Browse unique books and goods from around 50 independent publishers, producers, and writers across the country. Don’t miss the chance to connect with authors and discover literary treasures you won’t find anywhere else.

Engage with Renowned Authors:

• October 19th: Join author Jeong Se-rang (known for The School Nurse Files and From the Gaze) for a book talk on "To be able to like what you like even more". Also, meet birdwatching YouTuber "Saedeokhu" (with 480,000 subscribers!) and ecological photographer/mushroom enthusiast Park Sang-young.
• October 20th: Meet children’s book author Ahn Mi-ran, author of the 2024 recommended book for elementary school students, Would you like to come into the Dokdo Sea?.

Music, Movies, and More!

Enjoy Captivating Performances:

• October 20th: Groove to the music of "Kim Ban-jang and Saenggibokdeok" against the stunning backdrop of the autumn arboretum.

Experience a Late-Night Film Festival (October 19th):

As the sun sets over the West Sea, enjoy a captivating lineup of films:

• Sanctuary: A documentary about wildlife protection.
• Seasons Passing Through the Trees: An animation celebrating the beauty of trees.
• I Will Bow Down More: A movie exploring the life of a publishing house editor.

Explore Engaging Activities:

• Flea Market: Discover unique treasures and local crafts.
• Experience Booths: Participate in interactive activities for all ages.
• Secret Garden Walk with a Gardener: Gain insider knowledge and explore hidden gems within the arboretum.
• Fruit Exhibition: Admire the bounty of the season.
• Autumn Photo Zones: Capture stunning memories against the vibrant fall foliage.

Exclusive Book Fair Goods Package

Enhance your Chaekbaseum experience with the exclusive goods package! This package includes free access to the Cheonripo Arboretum during the book fair (October 19th-20th) and special items like a Charlie Fusmorgan dinosaur character keyring. Pre-order now on Naver and enjoy a 10% discount!

Plan Your Visit

🗓️ Dates: October 19th – November 3rd, 2024 (Chaekbaseum: October 19th-20th)

📍 Address: 187 Cheonlipo 1-gil, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

💰 Admission:

• Adult: 11,000 won (10,000 won when booked through Naver)
• Discounted: 8,000 won (Middle/High school students, people with mild disabilities, national merit recipients)
• Special Discount: 6,000 won (Ages 36 months – Elementary school students, Taean residents)

📞 Contact: 041-672-9982

🖥️ Website: www.chollipo.org

🛏️ Accommodation: Find hotels near the event

Dive into Fun at the Pyeongtaek Water Festival!

🗓️ October 19th – 20th, 2024

Get ready for a weekend of fun and relaxation at the Pyeongtaek Water Festival, held along the beautiful Jinwi Stream! This year’s festival offers a diverse range of activities for all ages, from calming workshops to exciting concerts and games. Explore the Jinwi Stream Tourist Area and discover a blend of nature and entertainment designed to refresh and invigorate.

What awaits you?

This isn’t just a festival; it’s an experience! Here’s a glimpse of what you can enjoy:

• Water-rich Open Stage: Groove to live music concerts and engage in insightful talk concerts. It’s the perfect backdrop for an autumn afternoon.
• Water-rich Festival Picnic Zone: Relax and recharge at the dedicated food and table zone. Browse unique treasures and local crafts at the bustling flea market.
• Water-rich Healing Chilling Participation Plaza: Unwind with the Five Senses Healing Workshop, embark on the Quest Travel Stamp Rally, and lose yourself in the pages of a good book at the Jinwi Stream Outdoor Library.
  • Workshop Activities: Craft your own Jinwi paper boat or create a personalized Dancheong bookmark worry doll.
  • Stamp Rally Challenges: Test your skills with the Water Piece Puzzle, try your hand at Catching Fish in the Water, take on the Water Blast Challenge, and conquer the Jinwiearth Mission Jenga.
• Explore and Discover: Capture memories at the designated Photo Zone and find tranquility at the serene Water Gazing Zone.

Plan your visit:

• Location: 264-15, Jinwiseo-ro, Jinwi-myeon, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
• Dates: October 19th – 20th, 2024
• Admission: Free!
• Contact: 0507-1316-3606
• Accommodation: Find hotels near the festival 🛏️

Experience the Magic: Park Chang-geun’s Genre-Bending Orchestral Tour

Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as acclaimed artist Park Chang-geun takes the stage with a full orchestra, blending genres and captivating audiences across the nation. Don’t miss your chance to witness this unique concert experience at the Kyung Hee University Hall of Peace!

Concert Details

• 🗓️ Dates: October 19th & 20th, 2024
• ⏰ Time: 5 PM both days
• 📍 Venue: Kyung Hee University Hall of Peace, 1 Hoegidong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
• 👤 Age Limit: 8 years and older

Tickets & Seating

Secure your spot now! Tickets are available in three tiers:

• VIP Seat: 154,000 KRW
• R Seat: 132,000 KRW
• S Seat: 110,000 KRW

Making Your Visit Easier

• 🛏️ Need a place to stay? Find convenient accommodation near the venue: Book a Hotel
• 🪑 Want extra comfort? Consider bringing a festival chair: Festival Chair

Day-Of Information

• On-Site Tickets: Tickets will also be available for purchase at the venue starting at 3 PM on both concert days. There’s a limit of 4 tickets per person per show.

Parking at the Hall of Peace

We encourage using the on-campus parking lot. Street parking is strictly enforced and may result in fines.

• Discounted Parking: Show your concert ticket at the lobby and get a discounted parking pass for just 5,000 KRW (valid for 6 hours). Cash and card payments are accepted. Regular parking rates apply without the discounted pass.

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Get Ready to Grill: Goyang Haengju Hanwoo Charcoal Grilled Beef Festival

🗓️ October 19th – 20th, 2024

Get fired up for a weekend of delicious food and fun at the Goyang Haengju Hanwoo Charcoal Grilled Beef Festival! Savor the rich flavors of premium Haengju Hanwoo beef, a Goyang specialty, and enjoy a variety of exciting activities for the whole family. This isn’t just a festival; it’s a celebration of incredible food and good times.

What’s Cooking?

• Feast on Premium Beef: Indulge in mouthwatering Hanwoo beef grilled to perfection at our massive 800-seat grilling area.
• Savings on Deliciousness: Score a fantastic 30% discount and enjoy free tastings of a wide selection of livestock products, including Hanwoo beef, Handon Korean pork, eggs, chicken, honey, and Seoul Milk. It’s a foodie’s dream come true!
• Fun for Everyone: Be amazed by bubble shows and magic performances, try your luck at prize giveaways, and let the kids enjoy free face painting and balloon art.

When and Where?

Free Experiences, Tastings, and Activities:

October 19th (Sat) – October 20th (Sun), 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hanwoo Grilling Area:

• October 19th (Sat): 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Last entry at 7:00 PM)
• October 20th (Sun): 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:00 PM)

📍 Location: 16, Wondang-ro, Deokyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do (Jugyo-dong)

Plan Your Visit

🛏️ Find Accommodation Near the Festival

💰 Admission: Free

📞 Contact: 031-960-3034, 3050

🖥️ Website: http://gyfestival.kr/

Experience the UN Peace Festival in Busan!

Join us for a celebration of peace and culture! 🗓️ October 19th-20th, 2024

The UN Peace Festival, held in Busan, South Korea—home to the world’s only UN Memorial Cemetery and a designated UN Peace Culture Special Zone—offers a unique opportunity to honor the sacrifices of UN and Korean War veterans while embracing the spirit of peace and hope. This vibrant festival transforms the area into a global village, offering a diverse range of activities for all ages.

What awaits you?

• Witness the spectacle: A grand peace parade featuring special teams kicks off the festivities, followed by a moving opening ceremony. Enjoy captivating performances at the Peace Concert and Peaceful Music Festival, showcasing renowned artists from various genres.

• Immerse yourself in culture: Explore the world through interactive cultural experiences hosted by people from across the globe. Enjoy spontaneous busking performances and participate in hands-on activities.

• Discover Korean heritage: Experience the flavors of Korean War-era food, witness the power of Taekwondo demonstrations, and be entertained by plaster mime artists, magicians, bubble artists, jugglers, and dynamic K-Pop dancers.

• Get involved: Test your knowledge with the Peace OX Quiz, challenge yourself with the Foreigner’s Past Exam, explore the Expo, and discover unique items at the flea market.

• Explore and indulge: Visit the UN Participating Nations Exhibition, savor diverse cuisines from world food trucks and food stalls, and admire the beauty of the Chrysanthemum Exhibition.

Event Details:

• Dates: October 19th-20th, 2024
• Location: Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan Metropolitan City
• Admission: Free! 💰
• Contact: 051-607-4064

Plan your visit:

• Accommodation: Find hotels near the festival 🛏️
• Connect: Follow us on Instagram! ⭐️ https://www.instagram.com/bsnamgu_official
• More info: Visit the official website 🖥️ www.bsnamgu.go.kr

Immerse Yourself in Seoul’s Silver Sea: The Eulalia Festival

🗓️ October 19th – 25th, 2024

Imagine a breathtaking vista of silver plumes swaying gently in the autumn breeze, set against the backdrop of the Seoul skyline. This isn’t a dream, it’s the Seoul Eulalia Festival, taking place at Haneul Park, a remarkable urban oasis built atop a former landfill. Once a symbol of waste, this now-verdant park, rising 98 meters above sea level, showcases nature’s resilience and offers stunning panoramic views. Join the festivities and witness the magic of the Eulalia fields in full bloom.

Experience the Festival

This year’s festival offers a diverse range of activities for everyone:

1. Grand Opening Celebration:

Kick off the festivities with a vibrant opening ceremony featuring pre-show entertainment, an engaging Eulalia quiz, captivating performances, a dazzling lighting show, and a lively opening concert.

2. Explore and Enjoy:

• See: Be mesmerized by the undulating waves of illuminated Eulalia and the enchanting Music Lighting Show (extended until October 27th!).
• Enjoy: Find your own moment of serenity at the "Wish Zone" along the Wind Path, capture memories at the "Eulalia Swing" photo zone, and groove to the sounds of live busking performances throughout the park.
• Experience: Take a leisurely "Silver Walk" through the Eulalia fields, create your own Eulalia bouquet, and craft a unique upcycled keyring.
• Special Treat: Embark on a memorable tour of the Kkokkori Bung Bung Car Festival site.

Plan Your Visit

📍 Location: 95 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Sangam-dong)

🛏️ Accommodation: Looking for a place to stay? Find hotels near the festival: Accommodation near the event

💰 Entrance Fee: Free

📞 Inquiries: +82-2-300-5581

⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seoul_parks_official

🖥️ Website: https://parks.seoul.go.kr

Bite into Autumn Fun at the Mungyeong Apple Festival! 🍎

Get ready for a juicy adventure! From October 19th to 27th, 2024, the Mungyeong Apple Festival returns, bringing the taste of crisp, sweet apples and a bushel of family fun to Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Mungyeong’s unique mid-mountainous terrain, with its fertile soil, clean air, and dramatic temperature swings between day and night, produces apples bursting with flavor. These aren’t just any apples; we’re talking about the nationally celebrated Gamhong apple, boasting a sugar content of 16.5 Brix – that translates to seriously sweet and delicious! Local farmers, trained in the latest techniques, ensure every apple is as safe as it is tasty.

What’s in store for you?

• Celebrate with us: Enjoy the vibrant opening and closing ceremonies, complete with exciting performances!
• Apple Picking Paradise: Head to a local orchard and pick your own perfect apples – a fun activity for the whole family!
• Kids Land Fun: Let the little ones loose in a dedicated play area packed with games and activities.
• Apple Park Golf: A unique twist on a classic game – try your hand at golf with an apple-themed flair!
• Taste and Buy: Explore the special sales booths overflowing with freshly harvested Mungyeong apples and other local agricultural delights. Stock up on your favorites! Can’t make it to Mungyeong? No problem! Order your apples online and have them delivered straight to your door.
• Behind the Scenes: Visit the Mungyeong Apple Promotion Hall to learn all about these incredible fruits. Witness the excitement of the Mungyeong Apple Auction and grab a memorable photo at the whimsical Apple Orchard Dwarf Photo Zone.

Event Details:

• Dates: October 19th – 27th, 2024 🗓️
• Location: 932 Saejaro, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 📍
• Admission: Free! 💰
• Contact: 054-571-7677 📞

Find a place to stay: Accommodation near the event 🛏️

Connect with us:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgtpcr_festival ⭐️
• Website: https://yesmgapple.or.kr 🖥️

Indulge Your Sweet Tooth at the Gyeonggi Rice Dessert Festa!

🗓️ October 19th – 20th, 2024

Get ready for a delicious adventure at the Gyeonggi Rice Dessert Festa, a celebration of delectable rice-based treats made with the finest Gyeonggi rice. This isn’t just another food festival; it’s a full-sensory experience where you can taste, see, and even create your own sweet masterpieces.

What Awaits You?

1. Competitions that Showcase Culinary Excellence:

• 4th National Rice Baking Contest (October 19th): Witness the artistry of talented bakers as they compete for top honors.
• 1st National Rice Cake Dessert Contest (October 20th): Experience the innovation and tradition of rice cake desserts in this exciting competition.

2. Dessert Food Zone: A Foodie Paradise:

Indulge your cravings at the Dessert Food Zone, where you can sample and purchase a wide array of treats from local Gyeonggi businesses, including:

• Freshly baked goods
• Refreshing beverages
• Exquisite rice cake desserts

3. Dessert Experience Zone: Unleash Your Inner Chef:

Dive into the world of dessert making with hands-on experiences and captivating exhibitions. Learn new techniques and create your own sweet memories.

4. Dessert Industry Zone: Explore the Tools of the Trade:

Discover the latest baking materials and equipment, perfect for both home bakers and industry professionals.

5. Exclusive Discount for Pre-Registered Visitors:

Register in advance and receive a 2,000 won discount coupon to use at the festival!

Event Details:

📍 Location: 37, Sehwa-ro 134beon-gil, Gwonseon-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (Seodun-dong)

🛏️ Accommodation: Find hotels near the event

💰 Entrance Fee: Free

📞 Contact: 070-4205-1233

🖥️ Website: www.ricedessertfesta.com

YES! Kids’ Zone: A Whirlwind of Fun for the Whole Family!

Get ready for a day of enchantment and excitement at the YES! Kids’ Zone, taking place on October 19th, 2024, at the National Daegu Science Museum! Dive into the world of "The Little Prince" with captivating performances, engaging activities, and hands-on experiences perfect for all ages. From thrilling rides to creative workshops, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

🗓️ Date: October 19th, 2024

What Awaits You:

This festival is packed with diverse zones, each offering a unique experience:

1. Funny Zone (Main Stage): A Spectacular Showcase

Prepare to be entertained! The Funny Zone boasts a vibrant lineup of performances, including:

• Dalseong Global Girls’ Choir
• Fusion Janggu Performance ‘The Drumming’
• Fantastic Magic Show ‘Magician Ariel’
• K-POP Kid Star ‘Jung Choha’
• Random Play Dance
• The Little Prince Parade
• Drawing Performance ‘Tools Creative’
• Pop Punk Rock Band ‘Heyman’
• Invited Singer ‘Rich’
• Invited Singer ‘Brave Girls’

2. Flying! Dalseong Planet Zone: Reach for the Sky!

Experience the thrill of a hot air balloon ride and take in breathtaking views!

• Hot Air Balloon Boarding Experience

3. My Dream is Astronaut Future Zone: Blast Off to Adventure!

Let your imagination soar with space-themed bouncing fun:

• Space Challenge Bounce
• Jumping Rocket Bounce
• Rocket Plus Bounce

4. Let’s Play Fox Happy Zone: Unleash Your Creativity!

Get crafty and express your inner artist:

• Colorful Flower Necklace & Pinwheel Making
• The Little Prince Suncap Making
• I’m a Fairy Tale Character (Costume Experience)
• Pretty Face Sketch
• Create Your Own Clothes Experience (Live Printing)

5. Science Country Science Zone: Explore the Wonders of Science!

Dive into hands-on science activities and create your own unique souvenirs:

• Science Museum Experience Land
  • Fox Clock Making
  • Asteroid 3D Model Making
  • The Little Prince Keychain Making
  • Desert Mini Water Purifier Making
  • Aroma Oil Necklace Making

6. Booktiful Reading Zone: Relax and Recharge!

Take a break and unwind in the comfortable Book Stay Rest Area.

Event Details:

📍 Location: National Daegu Science Museum, 20 Techno-daero 6-gil, Yuga-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu

💰 Admission: Free (Some experience programs may require a fee)

📞 Contact: 053-668-4244

🖥️ Website: www.dsart.or.kr

🛏️ Accommodation: Find hotels near the event