Busan Chuseok Events September 2026: Family-Friendly Activities Guide

In September 2026, Busan is bustling with a variety of events for families celebrating the Chuseok holiday. During the extended holiday period from September 24th to 27th, numerous traditional games, museum experiences, and science center programs are available for children and adults alike.

Key events include the Busan Museum's 'Horseback Riding Around the Museum' from September 25th to 27th, featuring horse-shaped air suit costume experiences, a large moon photo zone, and traditional folk games like Yutnori and Tuho. The National Busan Science Museum will host the 'Kungtteok Kungtteok Hangawi Play Market' from September 24th to 27th (closed on Chuseok day), offering folk game missions, traditional play experiences, and tteokmechigi (rice cake pounding). Jeonggwan Museum also has special events from September 25th to 26th, including artifact quizzes and souvenir giveaways.

Bloggers also recommend the Gwangalli M Drone Light Show's special 'Mid-Autumn Night Feast' performance on September 26th, the 2026 Busan Biennale, and the Busan Pork Soup Daejeon. Locations like the Busan Museum, which are open on Chuseok day, are particularly suitable for family outings, and some events are on-site registration and first-come, first-served, so checking in advance is advisable.