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Seoul weekend plan, Oct 16–18 2026

WEEKEND · UPDATED OCT 14, 2026

When: Fri Oct 16 – Sun Oct 18
Price: Mostly free
Tip: One area per half-day

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Everything worth doing in Seoul this weekend, by day and by area, with times and the nearest subway.

Yeouido · Photo: Willem van Valkenburg (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Friday, Oct 16

5:30–10 PMNowon Moonlight Walk opens
Light art along Danghyeon Stream · free · till Nov 8.
노원 달빛산책Google Maps
4–10 PMGarak Oktoberfest
Rooftop craft beer at Garak Mall 3F · free entry · till Sun.
가락몰 하늘공원Google Maps
FRI–SUNGangdong Prehistoric Festival
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Site · free.
암사동 유적Google Maps

Saturday, Oct 17

10 AM–9 PMSilver Grass Festival opens
Haneul Park, World Cup Park · till Oct 23.
하늘공원Google Maps
10 AM–3 PMHangang Festival begins at Jamwon
River workouts (₩5,000) and free silent yoga.
잠원한강공원Google Maps
5:30–7 PMON Stage musical concert
Jamwon Hangang Park · free.

Sunday, Oct 18

2–10 PMCar-free Jamsugyo: Refresh Day
Yoga & meditation on the bridge · free.
잠수교Google Maps
11 AM–6 PMDDP Design Fair, last day
Dongdaemun · ₩15,000.
DDPGoogle Maps
4–10 PMGarak Oktoberfest, last night
Garak Market Stn Exit 2-1.

Plan by area (our route)

WESTHaneul Park → Mangwon Market
Line 6: silver grass, then dinner.
SOUTHJamsugyo → Banpo fountain
A Sunday sunset walk.
EASTGarak Mall rooftop
Lines 3 & 8: beer and market food.
NORTHNowon Moonlight Walk
Nowon Stn (Lines 4, 7), after dark.

Local tips

Weekends get crowded; go early or after dinner (our tip).
Outdoor programs can change with the weather.

FAQ

What's on in Seoul on Oct 16–18, 2026?

Nowon Moonlight Walk, Garak Oktoberfest, Gangdong Prehistoric Festival, Silver Grass Festival, Hangang Festival, car-free Jamsugyo and the DDP Design Fair.

Which events are free?

Nowon Moonlight Walk, Garak Oktoberfest entry, Gangdong Prehistoric Festival, silent yoga and the Jamwon concert, and car-free Jamsugyo.

Sources: Seoul culture calendar (Oct 2026) · Seoul Media Hub — Hangang Festival · Ministry of Culture — Garak Oktoberfest

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