Songpa District to Hold 'Grand Festival' for 3,200 People from 61 Daycare Centers

Family Sports Day at Jamsil Yusujeo Park on November 3

Songpa District in Seoul (District Mayor Seo Kang-seok) announced on October 28 that it will hold the "2026 Songpa Daycare Center Festival" on November 3 at the Eoullim Soccer Field and Youth Baseball Field in Jamsil Yusujeo Park, bringing together more than 3,200 children, parents and childcare staff from 61 daycare centers in the district.

Songpa District Mayor Seo Kang-seok pulls a grass sled at last year's Songpa Daycare Center Festival. Photo provided by Songpa District.

The district organized the festival to strengthen family bonds and encourage exchanges among daycare centers. After a pre-event performance by the "National Team Hongik Taekwondo" team, two children, a boy and a girl, will lead a pledge to "stay spirited to the end, help one another and enjoy ourselves to the fullest." Following a performance in which attendees pledge to promote safety and good order, District Mayor Seo Kang-seok and the chair of the Private and Workplace Daycare Center Association will declare the event open.

The main event, a family sports day, will be divided into infant and preschool classes, taking into account the developmental characteristics and safety of the children. Families and children will take part in team games, including tire races, oversized-dice jumping and throwing balls into a target. The "HaHaHoHo Playground," featuring air bounce attractions, photo zones and a bubble show, will also be open.

The event is hosted by Songpa District and organized by the Songpa District Private and Workplace Daycare Center Association, with support from CJ Freshway, MyEdu and Pulmuone Foodmerce.

According to the district, Songpa had more than 3,600 births last year, the highest number among Seoul's 25 districts. The district continues to support families by expanding play facilities for young children and improving childcare environments.

District Mayor Seo Kang-seok said, "I hope this will be a time for children to run and play to their hearts' content with their families and friends and make precious memories. We will continue working to make Songpa a city where young parents can raise their children with peace of mind, with excellent childcare and education."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.