Admission is free; guests who RSVP in advance will be entered for a chance to win festival prizes PLANO, Texas — September 23, 2026 — North Texas is invited to experience an evening of Japanese culture, entertainment, anime, food and shopping when the Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival returns to Haggard Park in Plano this …
Admission is free; guests who RSVP in advance will be entered for a chance to win festival prizes
PLANO, Texas — September 23, 2026 — North Texas is invited to experience an evening of Japanese culture, entertainment, anime, food and shopping when the Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival returns to Haggard Park in Plano this Saturday, September 26, from 6–10 p.m.
Admission is completely free, but guests are encouraged to RSVP in advance for a chance to win special festival prizes and to receive updates on performance schedules. Register Here
One of this year’s biggest attractions is special anime guest Emi Lo, acclaimed English voice actress from the hit anime series The Apothecary Diaries and other anime hits. Lo will take the spotlight during the festival’s evening anime program, followed by a special screening of The Apothecary Diaries episode and introduction to the new upcoming season..
The festival will be packed with live entertainment throughout the evening, including Dallas Kiyari Daiko, sumo demonstrations, a Ghibli music performance, the Cherry Blossom Chorus, Okinawa Eisa Ryukyu-Damashii, Japanese band Sallad and more.
Guests can also shop in a vibrant festival marketplace featuring artists, makers, anime and Japanese-inspired merchandise. Vendors include Japanese Art Miyabi, wild texas heART, YellowRoseLace, Ay Up Duck Creations, Fox in a Box Art, Danny’s Dragon Studio, Cumi’s Gems, Bound and Jade, Ceram_icks, Miki Bread&Crafts, KiraKira Calico, Tatami IRO, Bright Wish Studios, The Good Toaster Creative, Madness Games and Comics, Anime Frontier, MC.YINGS.CRAFTS and many more.
Families can enjoy hands-on Japanese cultural experiences including calligraphy, flower arranging and tea ceremony, along with games and activities such as goldfish and super ball scooping, Shateki Japanese shooting gallery challenge, Kendama, Feed the Moon Rabbit, face painting and bounce houses.
EVENT DETAILS
Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 6–10 p.m.
Haggard Park | Plano, Texas
Admission: FREE
RSVP in advance for a chance to win festival prizes.
Hosted by the Japan-America Society of DFW, Otsukimi brings the Japanese tradition of autumn moon viewing to North Texas through an evening of culture, community and celebration.
Avoid Parking Hassles and Take the DART Red Line to the Festival
The Red Line operates every 20 minutes on weekends. Park for free at Parker Road Station, purchase a day pass, and take the three-minute ride to Downtown Plano Station—the first stop. You’ll arrive right at Haggard Park. Return service runs until midnight.
