As August draws to a close, Chiba is in a transitional period: summer pools and beach-related events for families are winding down, while grape, fig, and other autumn fruit-picking programs are just getting started.
This guide, based on listings from Marugoto e! Chiba (the official tourism association site), sorts the currently running events by type so you can quickly judge what suits your plans. Specific dates and venues for each event are covered in the listing that follows this article.
Because northern Chiba, the central area around Chiba City, and the southern Boso Peninsula each have a different mix of events, narrowing down by region and travel time can make planning easier.
What Kinds of Events Are Running Now
Events currently listed fall into three broad groups. One is outdoor pools and beach-related programs, best suited to families finishing out summer vacation. Another is museum and gallery exhibitions along with nature-observation activities—good choices if you want to stay indoors or avoid the heat. The third is harvest experiences such as 'grape picking' (ぶどう狩り), 'fig picking' (いちじく狩り), and 'blueberry picking' (ブルーベリー狩り), plus food-themed events like 'Ise ebi (spiny lobster) festivals' (伊勢えび祭り) and 'unagi (eel) festivals' (うなぎ祭り), which shift in focus as summer turns to autumn.
Some events run for several months, so crowd levels and harvest conditions can vary by the day you visit—it's worth checking each venue's own updates closer to your travel date.
Choosing What Fits Your Trip
For a day trip near the coast, pools and fishing-port events are good candidates; to avoid heat or rain, museum and gallery exhibitions are a safer bet. Families with children may prefer hands-on programs like craft workshops, sketching sessions, or creature-observation walks, while those wanting a taste of the season should match fruit-picking schedules and locations to their route.
Venues are spread from central Chiba City to the southern Boso Peninsula and the northern farmland areas, so if you plan to combine several events in one day, it's worth factoring in travel time between them.
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Festivals & ritesLast dayApr 4 – Aug 30
久能獅子舞／久能駒形神社
A traditional lion dance (shishimai) offered at Kunou Komagata Shrine in Tomisato, performed in multiple parts as a prayer ritual, held spring and autumn.
久能駒形神社／富里市久能553-1
Food & marketsLast dayJul 17 – Aug 30
成田うなぎ祭り／成田山表参道 他
A period when restaurants around 成田山表参道 offer eel (unagi) dishes. Good for visitors who enjoy exploring local eateries.
成田山表参道周辺や印旛沼周辺を中心とした、成田市内外の参加店店舗
FamilyLast dayJul 18 – Aug 30
サマーナイトファーム／マザー牧場
マザー牧場 extends its hours on summer weekends and holidays, with fireworks, night illuminations, and animal encounters. Good for those wanting an evening visit.
マザー牧場
WorkshopsLast dayJul 18 – Aug 30
夏休み子どもスケッチ「高瀬船を描こう」／千葉県立関宿城博物館
A sketching activity for children at 千葉県立関宿城博物館, drawing a model of a traditional 高瀬船 cargo boat while learning its history.
千葉県立関宿城博物館
ExhibitionsLast dayAug 1 – Aug 30
企画展示「世界をつなぐボーイング展」／航空科学博物館
An exhibition at 航空科学博物館 tracing the history of Boeing passenger jets through archival materials and scale models. Good for aviation fans and families.
航空科学博物館 本館1階 ホワイエ
ExhibitionsLast dayAug 1 – Aug 30
8月のイベント／千葉県立中央博物館
A monthly guide to lectures, nature walks, and hands-on programs at 千葉県立中央博物館 in August, including a talk on wartime remains. Suits curious visitors of various ages.
千葉県立中央博物館
FamilyLast dayAug 1 – Aug 30
8月のおすすめイベント／白井市文化センター・プラネタリウム
Summer planetarium shows at 白井市文化センター aimed at children, featuring stories about stars and the night sky. Good for family outings.
白井市文化センター プラネタリウム
FamilyLast dayAug 2 – Aug 30
2026年8月のイベント／ふなばしメグスパ
A series of daily events in August at ふなばしメグスパ spa facility, including special baths, candy grab games, and water play. Good for families.
ふなばしメグスパ
Nature & seasonsJun 1 – Aug 31
ブルーベリー狩り／ドラゴンファーム
Time-limited blueberry picking at Dragon Farm in Chiba City's Wakaba Ward, with many varieties grown for a long picking season.
ドラゴンファーム／千葉市若葉区御倉町1458-3
FamilyJun 13 – Aug 31
ぐるぐるかとり スタンプラリー／対象観光施設など
A stamp rally across facilities in Katori, Kozaki, Tako, and Tonosho, featuring stamps designed by local students, tied to Chiba Prefecture Day.
ExhibitionsJun 14 – Aug 31
陶風鈴展／館山野鳥の森
A display and sale of handmade ceramic wind chimes (fūrin) by a local potter at Tateyama Wild Bird Forest, each with a unique tone.
館山野鳥の森「ふれあい野鳥館」内
Nature & seasonsJun 19 – Aug 31
ブルーベリー狩り／観光農園ジジの山
Summer blueberry picking at Jiji no Yama tourist farm, growing multiple varieties as part of its seasonal fruit-picking program.
観光農園ジジの山
FamilyJul 9 – Aug 31
2026年プール情報／勝浦ウォーターアイランド
A seasonal event at 勝浦中央海岸 featuring large floating obstacle courses on the sea and beach play equipment. The sea course requires advance reservation.
勝浦中央海岸
FamilyJul 18 – Aug 31
2026年プール情報／富津公園ジャンボプール
富津公園ジャンボプール is an outdoor pool complex by the sea, with wave pools and lazy rivers. Suited to families for summer water play.
富津公園ジャンボプール
Nature & seasonsJul 18 – Aug 31
ひまわり畑／成田ゆめ牧場
成田ゆめ牧場 features several sunflower fields, including tall and short varieties, with photo spots. Good for those wanting seasonal scenery.
成田ゆめ牧場
FamilyJul 18 – Aug 31
2026年プール情報／長柄町都市農村交流センター・流水プール
The lazy river pool at 長柄町都市農村交流センター includes a circular current pool and a children's pool, suited to family visits.
長柄町都市農村交流センター
FamilyJul 18 – Aug 31
2026年プール情報／御宿町営ウォーターパーク
御宿町営ウォーターパーク is a pool facility next to the beach, with slides and a lazy river, allowing visitors to combine pool and sea play.
御宿町営ウォーターパーク
FamilyJul 18 – Aug 31
2026年プール情報／旭市営海浜プール
旭市営海浜プール offers a 25m pool and a shallow pool for young children, located near 飯岡海岸 where visitors can also enjoy the sunset.
旭市営海浜プール
ExhibitionsJul 18 – Aug 31
まきばの蟲展 2026／成田ゆめ牧場
An insect exhibition at 成田ゆめ牧場 featuring rare species such as Hercules beetles. Good for children interested in insects.
成田ゆめ牧場
WorkshopsJul 18 – Aug 31
「夏休み工作体験」／千葉県立館山野鳥の森
At 館山野鳥の森, visitors can craft items from acorns and shells, including fans. Good for summer holiday projects with children.
館山野鳥の森「ふれあい野鳥館」内工作体験コーナー
WorkshopsJul 18 – Aug 31
8つのアトリエでものづくり／ふなばしアンデルセン公園 子ども美術館
At the children's art museum in ふなばしアンデルセン公園, several workshop studios offer hands-on craft activities, ideal for indoor family time.
ふなばしアンデルセン公園 子ども美術館
WorkshopsAug 1 – Aug 31
夏休みネイチャークラフト教室／内浦山県民の森
A nature-craft workshop at 内浦山県民の森 where visitors make original items from forest materials like acorns and branches. Suited to families and craft lovers.
内浦山県民の森
Nature & seasonsAug 15 – Aug 31
季節の花「キツネノカミソリ」／あけぼの山農業公園
A seasonal wildflower viewing spot at あけぼの山農業公園, where キツネノカミソリ (a summer lily) blooms on the hillside. Good for nature lovers.
あけぼの山農業公園
ExhibitionsJun 27 – Sep 6
ひらく、めくる、めぐる－印刷博物館の美しい印刷／千葉県立美術館
An exhibition at Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art tracing the history and beauty of printing, featuring selected items from the Printing Museum's collection.
千葉県立美術館
Food & marketsJul 11 – Sep 6
ブルーベリー狩り／木更津市観光ブルーベリー園協議会
A blueberry-picking season at orchards around 木更津市, including farms using reduced pesticides. Good for those wanting a hands-on summer fruit experience.
木更津市内
ExhibitionsJul 18 – Sep 6
千葉開府900年記念特別展「千葉氏リターンズ千葉に－集う一族の900年－」 ／千葉市立郷土博物館
A special exhibition at 千葉市立郷土博物館 gathering artifacts from municipalities linked to the 千葉氏 clan. Good for those interested in local history.
千葉市立郷土博物館 企画展示室
Food & marketsJun 15 – Sep 13
さんさん☀かいそうスタンプ＆グルメラリー／対象観光施設・飲食店
A gourmet stamp rally across Choshi, Asahi, and Sosa cities, encouraging visitors to explore local restaurants and sightseeing spots.
銚子市・旭市・匝瑳市の対象観光施設・飲食店
Nature & seasonsJun 15 – Sep 20
ブルーベリー狩り／加藤ブルーベリー園・有野実苑・空と風のブルーベリー園
Summer blueberry picking available at several farms including Kato Blueberry Farm in Sammu, each offering different varieties and facilities.
加藤ブルーベリー園／山武市埴谷2325-2
FamilyJul 4 – Sep 23
2026年プール情報／蓮沼ウォーターガーデン
蓮沼ウォーターガーデン is one of the largest pool complexes in the prefecture, with long slides and a lazy river. A classic summer destination for families.
蓮沼ウォーターガーデン
FamilyJul 11 – Sep 23
2026年プール情報／稲毛海浜公園プール
稲毛海浜公園プール is a large renovated pool facility near the sea, offering varied pools and activities for families.
稲毛海浜公園プール
ExhibitionsJun 27 – Sep 27
生態園トピックス展 イモムシ・毛虫／千葉県立中央博物館
An exhibition at Chiba Prefectural Central Museum introducing caterpillars found in its ecological garden, exploring their varied appeal.
千葉県立中央博物館
ExhibitionsJun 30 – Sep 27
パネル展②「カッパ図鑑」／千葉県立関宿城博物館
A panel exhibition at Sekiyado Castle Museum introducing kappa folklore legends from the Tone River area and nearby regions.
千葉県立関宿城博物館 ３階多目的室
ExhibitionsJul 11 – Sep 27
令和8年度特別展 ちば恐竜博ー驚異の捕食者（ハンター）たちー／千葉県立中央博物館
A special exhibition at 千葉県立中央博物館 focusing on predators—carnivorous dinosaurs and marine reptiles. Good for dinosaur-loving families.
千葉県立中央博物館
ExhibitionsJul 22 – Sep 27
令和8年度企画展「新千葉市指定文化財記念 ちばの宝物」／千葉市立加曽利貝塚博物館
An exhibition at 千葉市立加曽利貝塚博物館 introducing artifacts newly designated as city cultural properties. Good for those interested in archaeology.
千葉市立加曽利貝塚博物館
Food & marketsApr 25 – Sep 30
江戸優り佐原のかき氷2026スタンプラリー／香取市内参加12店舗
A stamp rally around Katori City shaved-ice (kakigori) shops, combining a summer walk with local dessert hopping.
香取市内各店舗
Nature & seasonsMay 1 – Sep 30
川の生き物観察会／千葉県立清和県民の森
A guided river creature observation program at Seiwa Prefectural Forest, with staff exploring aquatic life alongside visitors; reservation required.
清和県民の森地内の河川
Nature & seasonsJul 1 – Sep 30
桃色吐息の花畑／マザー牧場
A hillside flower field of 'Momoiro Toiki' petunias, a Chiba-bred variety, in bloom at Mother Farm with mountain views for strolling and photos.
マザー牧場
Nature & seasonsAug 1 – Sep 30
ぶどう狩り・梨狩り／高根ぶどう園
Grape and pear picking at 高根ぶどう園, where visitors can taste freshly harvested fruit on site and buy more at the farm shop.
高根ぶどう園
Nature & seasonsAug 10 – Sep 30
いちじく狩り／増田農園
Fig picking at 増田農園. Harvest amounts vary with weather, so checking availability before visiting is recommended.
増田農園
FamilyJul 1 – Oct 1
期間延長！！シャチの『サマースプラッシュ』開催！！／ 鴨川シーワールド
A summer show at Kamogawa Sea World where orcas splash large amounts of water onto the audience with their powerful tails.
鴨川シーワールド
Food & marketsJul 20 – Oct 10
ぶどう狩り／菅谷ぶどう園・平山ぶどう園・塚本ファミリーぶどう園・香取ぶどう店
A grape-picking season at several orchards in the 香取 area, which can be combined with a stroll through the historic 佐原 townscape.
Nature & seasonsAug 15 – Oct 10
ぶどう狩り・直売／鎌ケ谷市観光農業組合
Grape picking and direct sales at several farms around 鎌ケ谷市 and 松戸市, with varieties and details differing by farm.
鎌ケ谷市内・松戸市内
Nature & seasonsAug 20 – Oct 10
梨狩り・直売／鎌ケ谷市観光農業組合
Pear picking and direct sales at farms around 鎌ケ谷市 and 松戸市, featuring varieties such as 豊水 and 新高.
鎌ケ谷市内・松戸市内
Food & marketsAug 9 – Oct 25
第9回 2026いすみイセエビまつり／大原漁港
A seafood festival at 大原漁港 celebrating local spiny lobster (イセエビ), with catching experiences and prize events. Appeals to food-focused travelers.
大原漁港（港の朝市会場）
Nature & seasonsAug 15 – Oct 25
いちじく狩り／館山パイオニアファーム
Fig picking at 館山パイオニアファーム, fully reservation-based and possible even in rain thanks to greenhouse cultivation.
館山パイオニアファーム
Food & marketsJun 1 – Oct 31
第8回 千葉 生シェイク祭り2026／千葉県内64店舗
A prefecture-wide event across 64 shops featuring 'nama shake' fresh milkshakes, originally started in Tateyama.
千葉県内、64店舗参加 館山・南房総・鴨川・鋸南・木更津・市原・佐倉・千葉など
FamilyJul 1 – Nov 29
2026年度こうくうキッズアート展／航空科学博物館
A children's art exhibition at the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences, showcasing free drawings and coloring works themed around airplanes.
【展示場所】航空科学博物館「体験館2階」
WorkshopsMar 1 – Nov 30
観光定置網漁見学／坂田漁港沖
An early-morning boat trip off Sakata Port in Tateyama to observe traditional set-net fishing (teichiami). Reservation by phone required.
坂田漁港沖
Food & marketsMar 10 – Mar 25
やちまた駅北口よいち（夜市）／八街駅北口広場
A weekly Thursday night market (yoichi) at Yachimata Station north plaza, with rotating food stalls and kitchen cars—good for casual local snacking.
八街駅北口広場
WorkshopsApr 1 – Mar 31
火起こし体験／千葉県立清和県民の森
A year-round workshop at Seiwa Prefectural Forest teaching traditional fire-starting methods without matches or lighters.
清和県民の森地内
Nature & seasonsApr 1 – Mar 31
第4回さと山ウォーク／小湊鐵道沿線
A year-round walking event along the Kominato Railway line, divided into six sections you can join individually to explore rural satoyama scenery.
小湊鐵道沿線
WorkshopsJul 1 – Mar 31
ジビエ解体体験／館山ジビエセンター
At 館山ジビエセンター, visitors can observe or take part in processing locally hunted game meat such as wild boar. Suited to families and adults interested in food and life cycles.
館山ジビエセンター
WorkshopsAug 1 – Mar 31
現地講座（解体見学）／館山ジビエセンター
A field program at 館山ジビエセンター offering a look at wild-game processing and wildlife-management efforts. Interesting for those curious about local food and rural issues.
館山ジビエセンター
Theatre & stageAug 26 – Mar 31
劇団四季 ディズニーミュージカル『リトルマーメイド』／舞浜アンフィシアター
Shiki Theatre Company's Disney musical 『リトルマーメイド』 opens at 舞浜アンフィシアター, a full-scale stage adaptation of the Little Mermaid story. Suits musical and family theater fans.
舞浜アンフィシアター
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Nature & seasonsSep 1 – Sep 30
落花生掘り／道の駅くりもと 紅小町の郷
Peanut digging experience starting in September at the ふれあい農園 of 道の駅くりもと紅小町の郷, offered as a fill-your-own-bag style harvest.
道の駅くりもと紅小町の郷 ふれあい農園
FamilySep 1 – Sep 30
9月のおすすめイベント／白井市文化センター・プラネタリウム
September planetarium programs at 白井市文化センター, including shows on autumn constellations and one inspired by Van Gogh's paintings of the night sky.
白井市文化センター プラネタリウム
ExhibitionsSep 1 – Sep 30
9月のイベント／千葉県立中央博物館
A guide to September lectures and nature programs at 千葉県立中央博物館, including a talk on medieval Boso history. Suits history and nature enthusiasts.
千葉県立中央博物館
Food & marketsSep 1 – Oct 31
おんじゅく伊勢えび祭り／月の沙漠記念館前広場・御宿町内協賛店
A festival across 御宿町 where restaurants and inns serve special spiny lobster (伊勢えび) dishes, with weekend events like catching experiences and lobster soup.
月の沙漠記念館前広場
Nature & seasonsSep 1 – Oct 31
いちじく狩り／グリーンファーム三基
Fig picking in greenhouses at グリーンファーム三基, offering ripe figs to taste and processed products like jam. Reservation required in advance.
グリーンファーム三基
FamilySep 4 – Sep 30
2026年9月のイベント／ふなばしメグスパ
September in-house events at ふなばしメグスパ spa facility, including an art display project and casual table-tennis sessions.
ふなばしメグスパ
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