MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival at the Hillwood Gardens
When:
June 27,2023 –
June 27,2023
all-day
Where:
Hillwood Lunar Lawn
4155 Linnean Avenue NW
4155 Linnean Avenue NW
Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival on July 7th, celebrates the legend of Orihime, the weaver princess, and Hikoboshi, the herder. These lovers, separated by the Milky Way, are allowed to meet just once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. General admission tickets $20 per person; $10 per Hillwood and JASWDC Members; $7 per student (with ID); $5 per child aged 6-18 years old; and free for children under 6 years old. Purchase tickets and view the schedule here. 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.