To welcome the April Children’s Month filled with joy and hope, the Taichung City Government continues to demonstrate through concrete actions its strong commitment to child welfare and parent-child policies. In a special cross-bureau effort, it has launched the “Taichung Children’s Month” series of events to create a happy city dedicated to children. This year, the Social Affairs Bureau, Cultural Affairs Bureau, and Information Bureau have jointly planned three major themed events, including a Parent-Child Fun Party, a Children’s Arts Festival, and a Parent-Child Music Festival. Through diverse performances, hands-on activities, and interactive games, children can learn and grow amid laughter, while parents can also experience the fruitful results of the City Government’s child-friendly policies.
The first event to take the stage is the “2026 Parent-Child Fun Party,” organized by the Social Affairs Bureau, which will be lively held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at Huludun Park (Area 1), kicking off Children’s Month. The event features a rich variety of activities, including a joyful balloon show, a speed diabolo/yo-yo show, a clown juggling interactive magic show, and a colorful bubble show. Fun activities and a themed market will also be arranged on site, and parent-child centers will specially design checkpoint games. Children who complete the challenges will receive exquisite small gifts, limited to 900 pieces while supplies last. We sincerely invite parents and children to having the fun together and enjoy a warm and joyful parent-child time. For event details, please visit the Taichung City Child Care Resource Network (https://parent-child.taichung.gov.tw/index.aspx).
The following event is the "2026 Taichung Children's Arts Festival" organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, will be grandly held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5, at Wenxin Forest Park. During the event, the renowned Paper Windmill Theatre will present the large-scale children’s play Romance of the Three Kingdoms Adventure at the Fulfillment Amphitheatre. At the same time, 16 performing groups and street performers will take turns delivering wonderful performances, and a variety of parent-child interactive experiences and a cultural and creative market will also be arranged. In addition, multiple professional performances will be scheduled at arts and cultural venues on weekends in April, allowing children to step into performance halls, immerse themselves in the charm of the performing arts, and broaden their cultural horizons. For more information, please visit the Taichung Children’s Arts Festival Facebook page.
The grand finale will be the “2026 Taichung Parent-Child Music Festival”, organized by the Information Bureau, which will be grandly held at Calligraphy Greenway Park on April 11 and 12, bringing Children’s Month to its most lively and colorful close. This year, the event will, for the first time, invite the globally renowned IP My Little Pony to Taichung and set up Taiwan’s first giant My Little Pony inflatable installation, creating a new highlight for parent-child photos and check-ins. Limited-edition My Little Pony gifts will also be available on site, including customized My Little Pony doll bags and exclusive stickers, allowing both children and adults to leave with unforgettable memories. Combined with musical performances and joyful interaction, the event is certain to bring Children’s Month to its highest point.
The Taichung City Government stated that children are the hope of the city’s future, and the City Government will continue integrating resources from all bureaus and departments to create a safe, friendly, and creative environment for children. We sincerely invite all citizens to actively participate in the various events during Children's Month, sharing joyful moments with their children and creating the most beautiful childhood memories in Taichung.