Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Otaku Smash Fest
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
2215 Pan American Road. E., San Diego, CA 92101
Oct. 19th
Price starting at:
$14.00
Otaku Smash Fest invites guests to express themselves through the art of Japanese pop-culture! The agenda includes music, performances, a cosplay contest, food and more!
Halloween Costume Swap at the Japanese Friendship Garden. Cost: Included with admission Date: Saturday October 19 (Otaku Smash Fest) Time: 12pm-4pm Location: Inamori Pavilion (gift shop side) How it Works JFGM is accepting gently used children, adults, and pet costumes in all sizes through 10/17. Halloween decor and props will also be accepted. All costumes or props must be prewashed. (Please place them into a bag if you are bringing multiple items).
Drop-offs can be made at the front gate ticket booth 10am-4pm, or email visitorengagement@niwa.org to schedule a drop-off in the lower garden. Fill out a short form with your name, and description of items you are donating to the event. Participants will receive 1 ticket per donated item or set to exchange for an equivalent item the day of the event during check-in. Example: 1 clothing item =1 clothing item. 1 Necklace, glasses, or shoes = 1 accessory Items that will not be accepted are undergarments and defective, or inappropriate costumes. Costumes must be clean and free of rips and stains. Decor must be family friendly.
Leftover costumes will be donated. Walk-ins accepted. Donations are welcome even if you do not participate in the costume swap. For questions on what can be donated, contact visitorengagement@niwa.org Let’s have a safe and sustainable halloween! (les
