[Free Event] The Talked-About Parent-Child Event Finally Held for the First Time in Yamagata City, Yamagata / Japan's Largest Parent-Child Event "Little Mama Festa Yamagata 2026Apr"
The free parent-child event "Little Mama Festa" will be held for the first time on Saturday, April 25th at Yamagata Big Wing.
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Enfam Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Fukuoka Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka; Representative Director: Kotaro Mori), which hosts one of Japan's largest parent-child festivals, will hold the parent-child event [Little Mama Festa Yamagata 2026Apr] for the first time in Yamagata Prefecture, specifically in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, on Saturday, April 25, 2026. On the day of the event, in addition to popular contents such as kids' races and photo sessions, there will also be a wide array of family markets and food trucks from local vendors. Please enjoy with your entire family.
<Little Mama Festa Yamagata 2026Apr Official Event Website>
Official Event Website (Ticket Reservations Here):
https://event.l-ma.co.jp/festas/tohoku/yamagata2026apr/

What is Little Mama Festa?
"Little Mama Festa" is one of Japan's largest parent-child festivals, born from the desire to "create a place for moms to gather." It is packed with opportunities to "meet," "learn," and "play" for expectant mothers, current parents, and everyone involved in childcare. It is held in major cities nationwide, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, with over 65 events annually, making it the largest parent-child festival in Japan (according to company research). Over 300,000 moms and dads attend each year. In addition to kids' races, photo sessions, and stage programs, corporate booths offer hands-on content where visitors can see and try out interesting products. It has gained widespread support as a place where families can spend time smiling, thinking, "This is the event I've always wanted!"
<Event Overview>
● Event Name: Little Mama Festa Yamagata 2026Apr
● Date and Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
● Venue: Yamagata International Exchange Plaza Yamagata Big Wing, Exhibition Hall 3-4
● Target Audience: Families with maternity to preschool-aged children
● Participation Fee: Free admission (some paid content available)
● Organizer: Little Mama Festa Yamagata Executive Committee
● Support: Yamagata City
● Cooperation: Yamagata Broadcasting
● Planning and Operation: Enfam Co., Ltd.
【Free Ticket Reservation Here】
■Reserve Here
https://liff-gateway.lineml.jp/landing?follow=%40712eaxfy&lp=775yZy&liff_id=2007260565-YEnv3goD

【"Kawaii Performance Happyoukai 2026" Preliminaries Held at Each Venue】
Entry and Application Details Here:https://festa.l-ma.co.jp/kingrecords2026happyoukai

"Kawaii Performance Happyoukai"
is a participatory performance event that gives children aged 0 to 12 a chance to shine on the stage of "Little Mama Festa." Preliminaries are held at Little Mama Festa venues nationwide, and qualifying teams will earn the right to perform on the grand stage of "Little Mama Festa Special ver." (to be held at Pacifico Yokohama on Saturday, July 25, 2026) with the cooperation of King Records (Suku♪Iku).
<Featured Experiential Content and Stage Events>
"Little Mama Festa Yamagata 2026Apr" is full of parent-child participatory content that will make you smile! Please check the official event page for details and reservations.
■Stage Events
Special stages where children can enjoy singing and playing with their parents will be held! "Little Mama Festa" will deliver a stage filled with children's smiles and cheers.
★Umachan: Saturday, April 25
Scheduled to appear at ①11:15 AM and ②2:20 PM
"Asobi Uta Live" (Play Song Live)
A play song live for parents and children by Umachan, a current childcare worker and play song writer, representative of Asobokka! Sing and dance together for a moment filled with smiles.

■Ohirune Art Photo Session (Pre-booking required, paid)

Would you like to capture your child's growth in photos at a booth created by professional instructors? Join in your favorite costume! Siblings and parents can also take photos together. You can take as many photos as you like with your own camera or smartphone within the time limit.
■Crawling Race, Katakata Race, Pakapako Race (Pre-booking required)
Popular race events where babies and kids are the stars!
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Crawling Race: Babies up to around 13 months (crawling on belly is also OK!)
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Katakata Race: Children up to around 2 years old who can walk pushing a walker
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Pakapako Race: Children aged 4-6


■Parent-Child Workshops (Same-day registration or pre-booking)
A wide variety of workshops to find tips for enjoying childcare! We will hold workshops where you can participate and learn with your child, covering topics such as sleep workshops, weaning food situations, disaster prevention tips for moms, and changes in the body before and after childbirth.


FAQ
When will Little Mama Festa Yamagata 2026Apr be held?
It will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00, at Yamagata International Exchange Plaza Yamagata Big Wing, Exhibition Hall 3-4.
Is there an admission fee?
Admission is free, but some content may require a fee. Please check the official website for details.
What kind of content will be available?
There will be various family-friendly contents such as kids' races, 'Ohirune Art' photo sessions, parent-child workshops, stage events, a family marche, and food trucks.