Events & things to do in Sapporo in October 2026

Now on Jun 16 (Tue) – Nov 27 (Fri)

Exhibitions 📍 Hokkaido University

Our Hokkaido University Memorable Spots Photo Exhibition Project

A photo exhibition celebrating Hokkaido University's 150th anniversary.

🆓 Free 🏠 Indoor

Now on Sep 6 (Sun) – Oct 31 (Sat) 10:00〜13:00

Markets & food 📍 Nakajima Park Open Square Secondary source

Nakajima Park Flea Market, Sapporo

A flea market takes place at Nakajima Park (中島公園), beloved by Sapporo residents.

Ended Sep 11 (Fri) – Oct 3 (Sat) 10:00-20:30（ラストオーダー20:00）

Markets & food 📍 Odori Park (大通公園) Secondary source

Sapporo Autumn Fest

Enjoy Sapporo Autumn Fest, Hokkaido's largest food event!

🌤 Outdoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

Now on Sep 12 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 9:30〜17:00

Exhibitions 📍 Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art (北海道立近代美術館)

MINIATURE LIFE Exhibition 2 | Sapporo

Experience Tatsuo Tanaka's imaginative miniature art world.

💴 Paid 🏠 Indoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

Now on Oct 1 (Thu) – Oct 20 (Tue) 9:30〜15:30

Festivals & rituals 📍 Sapporo International Ski Resort

Sapporo International Ski Resort Autumn Festival - Autumn Foliage Gondola & Autumn Flavors!

A festival where you can enjoy autumn foliage and local gourmet food.

🆓 Free 🌤 Outdoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

Ended Oct 4 (Sun)

Experiences & outdoors 📍 Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium (真駒内セキスイハイムスタジアム)

Sapporo Marathon

Sapporo Marathon is a citizen half-marathon held in Minami Ward.

🌤 Outdoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

Upcoming Oct 23 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun)

Festivals & rituals 📍 Concarinho

Sapporo International Short Film Festival

An international short film festival held in Sapporo. A diverse selection of short films will be screened.

🆓 Free 🏠 Indoor 🧒 Kid-friendly

Upcoming Oct 27 (Tue) – Nov 14 (Sat)

Nature & views 📍 Nakajima Park Secondary source

Autumn Foliage at Nakajima Park

Experience beautiful autumn colors at Nakajima Park.

🆓 Free 🌤 Outdoor 🧒 Kid-friendly