May 1, 15, 29 Stitch n Bitch Meet, 2.30pm, Free, De Lambre Coffee Shop Jongno-gu Jongno 2-ga 75-8 May 6 (and every Friday), K-Pop Dance Courses, 4pm-6pm, KRW 20,000, Yeoksam Global Village
May 6, Dance Movement Therapy, 10am12pm, Free, Itaewon Global Village Center, 5f Hannam Building, 737-37 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-Gu, Seoul 140-893
(intermediate), KRW 10,000 won non-band nights/KRW 15,000 won band nights,SAMOS, Yonsero-5-dakil 22-3, 3rd floor, Chang Cheon-dong Sodemun-gu, Seoul Children’s Day Activities If getting out and about to celebrate on Children’s Day is on the agenda, here are some events to check out on the day - but these aren’t the only ones. There will be events in most big parks around the city including Boramae Park and Namsan Park. Yeouido Parks are always popular with families strolling along the Han River where bike rentals are numerous and are a regular hot spot for this holiday. Museums like the Seoul History Museum will also be hosting concerts if an educational trip is a treat for the family. Here are three spots that are extremely popular on Children’s Day: Dream Forest Art Center Dream Forest is the fourth largest park in Seoul and has landscape hot spots from a waterfall to a pond, a pavilion and gardens too as well as a deer ranch and a water park. The park will host different events amid the beautifully curated paths host paid and free activities for children and families to get involved in. Hit this event if being outside and having a picnic is your idea of fun. Hours: 10am – 6pm Address: 173, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul Directions: Dolgoji Station (Line 6, Exit 3). Take the city bus #147 (5min ride) Children’s Grand Park Not only is the zoo a highlight for children in the park, but in the past the park has hosted everything froma free concert by the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra to taekwondo performances, bubble shows and even a choir singing children’s songs. A Fairy Tale Festival has also taken place on the grounds the past few years. Interactive programs and parades get everyone into the spirit of fun. Hours: 5am – 10pm Address: 216, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Korea (Neung-dong) Cost: Free to the park, KRW 6,500 for adults and KRW 5,000 for children for the animal show Directions: Children’s Grand Park Station, (Line 4, Exit 1)
11am-12pm, KRW 6,000, Yeoksam Global Village Center, 16, Yeoksam-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Sign up at ygvc0417@ gmail.com
May 13, Volunteer Activity: Yongsan Center for the Disabled, 2pm-4pm, Free but sign-
up prior to the session www.global.seoul.go.kr/Itaewon, Itaewon Global Village Center, 5f Hannam Building, 737-37 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-Gu, Seoul 140-893
Afterschool Class: K-Pop Dance, 4.20pm5.50pm, Free, Itaewon Global Village Center, 5f Hannam Building, 737-37 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-Gu, Seoul 140-893 May 17, Volunteer Activity: Yongsan Senior Welfare Center, 1pm-2pm, Free but sign-up
prior to the session www.global.seoul.go.kr/Itaewon, Itaewon Global Village Center, 5f Hannam Building, 737-37 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-Gu, Seoul 140-893
Tax Counseling,
9.30am-12pm, Free, Yeoksam Global Village Center, 16, Yeoksam-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Sign up at ygvc0417@gmail.com
May 19 Volunteer Activity: Young Nak Aenea’s Home, 2pm-4pm May 20 Strawberry Farm Experience, 2pm-
5pm, KRW 15,000, Yeoksam Global Village Center, 16, Yeoksam-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Sign up at ygvc0417@gmail.com
Hanji Doll Making Class
10am-12pm, KRW 11,000, Itaewon Global Village Center, 5f Hannam Building, 737-37 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-Gu, Seoul 140-893
Plastic Air Freshener Making Class
1pm-3pm KRW 15,000, Itaewon Global Village Center, 5f Hannam Building, 737-37 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-Gu, Seoul 140-893
May 21 St Mary’s Hospital Volunteering Program, 10am-12pm, Free, Yeoksam Global Village Center, 16,
Yeoksam-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Sign up at ygvc0417@gmail.com
May 25 Korean Porcelain Making Class, 2pm-4pm, KRW 5,000, National Museum of Korea
May 27 Najeon Mirror Making Class, 10am-12pm, KRW 6,000, Itaewon Global Village Center, 5f Hannam Building, 737-37 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-Gu, Seoul 140-893
Afterschool Etiquette Class: Empathy,
4.20pm-5.50pm, Free (for Children’s Day month ☺), Itaewon Global Village Center, 5f Hannam Building, 737-37 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-Gu, Seoul 140-893 May 28 MMPK Meeting, 7pm, KRW 10, 000, Please check the website for the location www.mmpkorea.wordpress.com
4th New Zealand Wine Festival,
6.30pm-10.30pm, KRW 80,000 – KRW 100,000, Grand Ballroom, Park Hyatt Hotel, Busan, www.kiwichamber.com Hallie Bradley is a writer, educator, editor and more who has lived in Korea since 2006. Check out her website TheSoulofSeoul.net for more articles on culture, Korean traditions and the life of her growing multicultural family in Korea or follow her on Instagram @thesoulofseoulblog for photos along the way.
June 4, 8th New Zealand Wine Festival,
2pm-6pm KRW 80,000 – KRW 100,000, Waterfall Garden, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul, www.kiwichamber.com
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Imjingak Children’s Festival Imjingak Park in Paju hosts one of the largest free events for children and families this upcoming holiday. From musicals and performances catering to children to a bazaar, safety training and exhibitions, there is a lot to get involved in in a town usually a stop when people are heading up to the DMZ. Hours: 10am – 6pm Address: 148-53, Imjingak-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do Directions: Sangam DMC Station (Seoul Subway Line 6) or Seoul Station (Line 1 & 4). Transfer to the Gyeongui Line. Get off at Munsan Station. Get the tour train towards Dorasan Mountain and get off at Imjingang River stop.
May 10, Carnation Flower Pots & Business Card Holder workshop
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May 7 (and every Saturday), KISS Salsa Classes, 7.30pm-8.30pm (beginner), 8.30pm-9.30pm
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Center,16, Yeoksam-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul, Sign up at ygvc0417@gmail.com