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A pair of oxen racing across the muddy Bay Nui track

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An GiangCulture & experiences

Bay Nui cow racing: a morning of mud and speed

The 31st Bay Nui cow race is scheduled for 07:30 on 10 October 2026 near Tho Mit Pagoda in An Cu, with about 60 pairs expected. The coordination of animals and handler is the focus. Families should watch from spectator areas, not approach the course as an animal-contact activity.

When?: 7:30am · 10 Oct 2026
Places: Area near Tho Mit Pagoda, An Cu commune
Admission: Spectator terms not yet published; confirm the safe viewing zone

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Ho Chi Minh CityFairs & festivals

CBME Vietnam 2026 – International Children, Baby and Maternity Fair

CBME Vietnam 2026 is a maternity-and-baby industry exhibition at SECC, not a children's play festival. Its sectors include nutrition, care products, strollers, car seats and toys. Parents appear among the intended visitor groups, but registration, admission terms and the practical value of each exhibitor should be checked in advance.

When?: 19–21 November 2026, 09:00–17:00. Check the official notice and visitor-registration conditions before attending.
Places: SECC, 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
Admission: Admission pricing is not yet clearly published; register as a visitor and check conditions before attending.

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Ngo longboat teams on the river in the official Can Tho 2026 announcement image

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Can ThoCulture & experiences

Can Tho Oóc Om Bóc Festival and Khmer Boat Race 2026

Can Tho's 2026 Oóc Om Bóc programme separates water lanterns, an opening ceremony, moon worship and Ngo boat racing. The core activities listed here span 21–24 November in the Soc Trang area. Families specifically seeking the races should choose 23–24 November rather than assuming racing throughout the festival.

When?: 21–24 November 2026; opening at 20:00 on 22 November, racing from 12:00 on 23 November and closing at 16:30 on 24 November. Recheck the official plan before travel.
Places: Bach Dang Square in Phu Loi Ward; Ngo boat-race stands and Khleang Pagoda in Soc Trang Ward, Can Tho
Admission: Ticket information is not stated in the plan; check with the organiser.

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Official Da Nang Christmas Market 2026 poster stating free admission

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Da NangCulture & experiences

Da Nang Christmas Market 2026

Da Nang Christmas Market 2026 is scheduled for 4–6 December at Ariyana, combining shopping, food, performances and light displays. It is an early-December, three-day market rather than a Christmas Eve celebration. Detailed opening hours, traders and children's activities still need a more specific organiser announcement.

When?: 4–6 December 2026; detailed opening hours are not yet published, so check the official page before travel.
Places: Ariyana Convention Centre Danang, 107 Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Da Nang
Admission: The official poster states free admission; food, merchandise and any paid activities are separate. Recheck conditions closer to the event.

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Staff riding electric carts in the official Idol Zoobiz programme image

Recurring programmes

Ho Chi Minh CityCulture & experiences

“Idol Zoobiz” Animal Parade – Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Saigon Zoo's “Idol Zoobiz” parade brings selected animals into a recurring programme on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. It can anchor a shorter zoo visit, but is not an invitation to unrestricted animal contact. Confirm the day's time, route and participating animals with the zoo.

When?: The second and fourth Sunday of each month under the current schedule. Time and route can change for weather or animal care; check before visiting.
Places: Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Admission: No separate programme fee is published; zoo admission applies and should be confirmed before visiting.

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Guests dressed as historic landowners in the My Khanh role-play programme

Recurring programmes

Can ThoCulture & experiences

Back to Tay Do – Landowner Role-play Experience

My Khanh's “Landowner Visits the Village” experience combines costumed role-play, tea and cakes, garden visiting and Southern amateur music. Published pricing begins with groups of eight, so it is not equivalent to a show available on arrival. Smaller families should ask how booking, group size and total charges work.

When?: Choose a requested date within the attraction's daily 07:30–17:00 hours; confirm availability before travel.
Places: My Khanh Tourist Village, 335 Lo Vong Cung, An Binh Ward, Can Tho
Admission: Groups of eight start at VND 490,000 per person, with lower rates for larger groups. Confirm the package and headcount when booking.

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Cham artists performing a pot-balancing dance at My Son

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Da NangCulture & experiences

Cham Cultural Performances at My Son

Cham performances at My Son connect music and dance with the heritage setting, but not every slot uses the same stage. The current official timetable divides shows between Tower Group G and the Performance House. Choose the location as well as the time before planning your walk through the sanctuary.

When?: Daily: 09:00 and 14:45 at the foot of Tower Group G; 09:45, 10:30, 11:15, 14:00 and 16:00 at the Performance House, under the schedule effective 16 March 2026. Reconfirm on the day.
Places: My Son Sanctuary, My Son Hamlet, Thu Bon Commune, Da Nang
Admission: Admission includes the site, museum, shuttle and performances: VND 100,000 Vietnamese visitors, VND 150,000 foreign visitors, VND 30,000 ages 5–15.

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Mermaid show at Vinpearl Aquarium Times City

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HanoiCulture & experiences

Daily Programmes – Vinpearl Aquarium Times City

Vinpearl Aquarium Times City's daily schedule spreads short activities across different animal areas, from mermaid performances to penguin feeding. Families can choose between theatrical entertainment and watching animal care rather than treating them as interchangeable. Allow for movement between areas, and confirm the current programme after purchasing aquarium admission.

When?: Runs daily at multiple times; schedules may change, so check the official page on the day of your visit.
Places: Vinpearl Aquarium, Vincom Mega Mall Times City, 458 Minh Khai Street, Hanoi
Admission: Aquarium admission is required; confirm at the desk whether any programme has an extra charge.

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Fire-breathing dragon scene in a Thang Long water-puppet performance

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HanoiCulture & experiences

Daily Water Puppet Performances – Thang Long Theatre

Thang Long's water-puppet performances combine puppets on water with traditional music and singing in a seated theatre format near Hoan Kiem Lake. It is a compact cultural option rather than a drop-in play activity; choose around your child's tolerance for watching a show and confirm tickets directly with the theatre.

When?: Performed daily, usually 5–7 shows; exact times vary by day, so check and book in advance.
Places: Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, 57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi
Admission: Paid; prices and child-ticket rules depend on the performance, so check when booking.

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Da Nang Dragon Bridge illuminated over the Han River at night

Recurring programmes

Da NangCulture & experiences

Dragon Bridge Fire and Water Show

Da Nang's Dragon Bridge presents fire and water at 21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays under the tourism portal's schedule. The performance is brief, but waiting and leaving may take longer. Choose a view away from the spray and consider whether the late hour suits your child.

When?: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and major holidays at 21:00; about two minutes of fire followed by three minutes of water. Recheck the day's schedule.
Places: Dragon Bridge over the Han River, Nguyen Van Linh–Vo Van Kiet axis, Da Nang
Admission: Public viewing area; the official page does not state a ticket or registration process.

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Programme image · Danang Fantasticity

Life-jacketed visitors buying fruit from vendor boats at Cai Rang Floating Market

Recurring programmes

Can ThoCulture & experiences

Early-morning Cai Rang Floating Market

Cai Rang is a working river market rather than a performance with a fixed showtime. Can Tho's tourism portal recommends roughly 05:00–07:00 for trading boats and breakfast on the water. Your departure wharf affects time aboard, making transport planning as important as the market visit itself for families.

When?: Runs daily; the city tourism portal recommends 05:00–07:00. Weather and boat activity can change.
Places: Cai Rang Floating Market, Cai Rang Ward, Can Tho
Admission: The tourism portal does not publish a market-entry price; agree boat hire and food costs separately before departure.

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Da Nang Museum facade at 31 Tran Phu Street

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Da NangCulture & experiences

Explore Da Nang Museum

Da Nang Museum at 31 Tran Phu combines objects with film and projection across three floors. Its first-floor children's and antiquities displays differ from the urban, wartime and cultural histories upstairs. Choosing a subject rather than trying to finish every gallery can make a family visit more rewarding.

When?: Open daily 08:00–17:00; hours and galleries can change, so check before travel.
Places: Da Nang Museum, 31 Tran Phu, Hai Chau Ward, Da Nang
Admission: VND 50,000 adults; VND 20,000 for Da Nang residents and students; under-16s and specified groups are exempt under the published policy.

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FV staff guiding a family through the FV Thomson Maternity Department

Recurring programmes

Ho Chi Minh CityHealth

FV Thomson Maternity Department Tour

FV Thomson's pre-booked maternity tour limits each slot to six visitors and introduces reception, birth and inpatient spaces. It can help families ask practical questions before choosing maternity services. The tour is not a medical consultation, and access to every room or area should not be assumed in advance.

When?: Monday–Friday: 10:00, 14:00 and 15:00; Saturday: 09:30 and 10:30. Recurring slots can change; register and reconfirm before attending.
Places: FV Thomson Maternity Department, FV Hospital, 6 Nguyen Luong Bang Street, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Admission: The official page does not state a fee; call (028) 3511 3386 to register and confirm before attending.

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Marine animal presentation at Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi's main tank

Recurring programmes

HanoiCulture & experiences

Marine Animal Presentation – Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi

This fifteen-minute main-tank presentation at Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi introduces marine animals and includes diver feeding. Two daily slots make it a manageable anchor for a longer aquarium visit. The programme itself is listed as free, but families still need aquarium admission and should reconfirm the day's timetable.

When?: Daily at 11:30 and 16:00 under the current schedule; times may change, so check before visiting.
Places: Ocean Square, Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi, B1–B2 Lotte Mall West Lake
Admission: The programme is free after aquarium admission; an aquarium ticket is required.

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An antenatal class at Hanoi French Hospital

Recurring programmes

HanoiParent classes

Recurring Antenatal Class – Hanoi French Hospital

Hanoi French Hospital's antenatal series combines specialist discussion with practical learning in small groups. Topics span labour, breastfeeding and newborn care, making it useful for preparing shared questions with a birth companion; confirm the particular session's subject, teaching language and eligibility before arranging a visit.

When?: Recurring 2026 programme; for sessions after 6 September, confirm the individual date with the hospital on (024) 3577 1100.
Places: Hanoi French Hospital, 1 Phuong Mai Street, Kim Lien Ward, Hanoi
Admission: For parents registered for an HFH maternity package; the official schedule says no advance registration is needed. Call to confirm eligibility.

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Programme image · Hanoi French Hospital

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Hanoi

Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi

Below Lotte Mall West Lake, this indoor aquarium combines smaller exhibits with a main tank used for marine-life presentations. Mall dining makes a flexible family outing possible, but height-based tickets, food restrictions and programme timing matter more than trying to see every scheduled activity.

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Hanoi

Vinpearl Aquarium Times City

Times City's aquarium brings together a walk-through tunnel, penguins and reptile exhibits within an indoor mall outing. It is distinct from neighbouring VinKE career role play, so ticket selection matters. Families can build a shorter visit around favourite animals rather than combine every attraction.

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Hanoi

KIDZOOONA Safari – AEON MALL Ha Dong

The Ha Dong branch is now promoted as KIDZOOONA Safari, combining animal-themed movement areas, slides, a sandpit and creative toys. Its mall setting supports a play-and-meal outing, but families should choose equipment by each child's abilities rather than assume every attraction suits toddlers.

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