Limited-Time Event! Enjoy a Parent-Child Experience Themed Around Nature and Creatures Illustrated by Eric Carle: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Summer Vacation!"

A&B Holdings Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Jun Noda), which operates the world's only kids' park themed around Eric Carle's picture books, "PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE (Play Park Eric Carle)", is holding an experiential event titled "The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Summer Vacation!" from July 4th (Sat) to August 31st (Mon), 2026. The event aims to foster children's interest in nature and living things while providing an opportunity for parents and children to enjoy art and sports together.

During the event period, eight special workshops themed around summer nature and living things, based on Eric Carle's works, will be held on a daily rotation. Additionally, the "Green Maze" within the park will feature variously shaped clouds from the picture book "The Tiny Cloud," allowing visitors to experience as if they have entered the world of the book.

1. PLAY! Hand ART! ~Pineapple~

This workshop allows participants to complete an art piece by pressing handprints and footprints onto part of Eric Carle's illustrations. During the event period, the workshop will feature a summer-themed "Pineapple" illustration. Participants of all ages can join, allowing them to capture memories of growth and family moments.

[Participation Method] No reservation required

[Target Age] 0 years and above

2. PLAY! SPORTS! BABY! ~Let's Play in the Sea~

Parents and children can move their bodies together using colorful balls of various sizes, such as beach balls and watermelon balls. In the Discovery Zone where sea creatures gather, they can enjoy playing with balls in a summer-like atmosphere.

[Participation Method] Reserve on the day at the venue (first-come, first-served)

[Target Age] 0-2 years

3. Candy Art ~The Tiny Cloud~

Participants will create original candy using "clouds" from the picture book "The Tiny Cloud" as a motif. They will knead warm candy and shape it while imagining clouds floating in the summer sky.

[Participation Method] Reserve on the day at the venue (first-come, first-served)

[Target Age] 3 years and above

[Participation Fee] 660 yen (tax included) per person

4. Seasonal Hide and Seek

This workshop involves parents and children working together to find stag beetles hidden within the park. As they search, they will explore various parts of the park. If they find all of them, they will receive an original sticker as a prize.

[Participation Method] No reservation required

[Target Age] 3 years and above

5. Let's Make a Tiny Cloud

This craft workshop is themed around the picture book "The Tiny Cloud." Participants will cut cotton sheets into their favorite shapes to create their own "clouds." The created "clouds" can be tied to a stick with string and played with by throwing them in the air.

[Participation Method] Reserve on the day at the venue (first-come, first-served)

[Target Age] 5 years and above

6. PLAY! Finger ART! ~Firefly~

Participants will use glow-in-the-dark paint to draw light with their fingers on the illustration of "fireflies" from the picture book "The Lonely Firefly." They can enjoy the difference in visibility in a dark space, just like real fireflies that glow at night.

[Participation Method] No reservation required

[Target Age] 3 years and above

7. The Very Hungry Quiz!

Parents and children can challenge themselves with a true or false quiz about creatures, nature, and colors that Eric Carle loved. They will aim for a perfect score by relying on hints hidden in the picture books and the park.

[Participation Method] No reservation required

[Target Age] 3 years and above

8. Let's Decorate a Hermit Crab's House

This workshop is based on the story of the picture book "The Hermit Crab's Moving Day." Participants will create collages using colorful paper "PLAY! PAPER" to decorate the "house" that the hermit crab carries on its back.

[Participation Method] Reserve on the day at the venue (first-come, first-served)

[Target Age] 3 years and above

[Event Overview]

Name: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Summer Vacation!

Date: July 4th (Sat) to August 31st (Mon), 2026

Venue: PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE (8F, Town Front, Nishi-Tokyo Tamagawa Rise Shopping Center, 2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo)

Admission: Free (some paid events, separate admission fee required)

Event Page: https://playec.jp/news/event/summervacation_of_vhc2026/

[About PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE]

PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE is a kids' park themed around the world of picture books illustrated by Eric Carle, the author of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," which opened in November 2021. The park features vibrant colors characteristic of Eric Carle's works, and visitors can freely enjoy nine areas, including the Green Maze, athletics, and ateliers.

Inheriting Eric Carle's belief in learning through play, the park offers various experiences that serve as a bridge for children's growth. Additionally, workshops catering to a wide range of genres, from art to sports for infants and parents, are held daily on a rotating basis. For details and schedules of the workshops, please check the website.

[Facility Information]

Facility Name: PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE

Address: 8F, Town Front, Nishi-Tokyo Tamagawa Rise Shopping Center, 2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Website: https://playec.jp/

Business Hours

* On holidays, there are three time slots

Weekdays

10:00-20:00

Holiday Slot 1

10:00-12:30

Holiday Slot 2

13:00-15:30

Holiday Slot 3

16:00-20:00

[Ticket Sales]

Both online tickets (pre-payment) and same-day tickets (on-site payment) are available. We recommend purchasing online tickets for guaranteed entry.

Online Ticket Purchase Site: https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/mLZb2mYdXt/

[Prices] Same price for adults and children (free for 0 years old) * Including tax

Admission Fee

Drink Bar Usage Fee

Weekdays (1-day ticket)

2,600 yen

300 yen

Holiday Slots 1 & 2

2,800 yen

300 yen

Holiday Slot 3

2,500 yen

300 yen

High Season

3,000 yen

300 yen

* Distribution of original tumblers will end after June 1st

* Those who already own a PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE Members' tumbler can use the drink bar without paying the usage fee by bringing it with them when visiting.

[Operating Company]

Company Name: A&B Holdings Inc.

Address: 517 Cross Air Tower, 1-5-1 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0044

Representative: President and CEO Jun Noda

Established: April 1, 2014