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  • Sat, Oct 17
    Raleigh's J.C. Raulston Arboretum
    Oct 17, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Raleigh's J.C. Raulston Arboretum, Ruby McSwain Education Center, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
    Join us for a delightful kitsuke outing as we celebrate the beauty and majesty of the season. Dressed in kimono, we’ll share the joy of autumn colors while bonding over food in a warm and welcoming setting. BYOB: Bring Your Own Basket of seasonal treats to enjoy together!
  • Sat, Nov 14
    NC Japan Center @ Spring Hill House
    Nov 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    NC Japan Center @ Spring Hill House, 705 Barbour Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
    Come learn how to put on your kimono! Kitsuke is the art of dressing in kimono. In this practice, we will be learning Jisou (dressing yourself).
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jan 02
    Location is TBD
    Jan 02, 2027, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    Air out your furisode! Let's ring in the New Year with elegance! Join us for our Shin Nen Kai kimono gathering – a celebration of fresh beginnings in festive kimono. Enjoy seasonal foods, charm exchanges, fun New Year’s games, and group photo shoot to capture the moment.
  • Sat, Sep 26
    Northwest Raleigh, NC
    Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Northwest Raleigh, NC
    Join us for a double workshop! Paint your own paper umbrella & paper fan to carry when you join kimono outings. Then, learn to sew kimono accessories and tools. Cost = $20 to cover materials and refreshments.
  • Sat, Sep 19
    Koka Booth Amphitheatre
    Sep 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518, USA
    Let's gather in our hot-weather wear & experience Asia Fest together!
  • Sat, Sep 12
    NC Japan Center @ Spring Hill House
    Sep 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    NC Japan Center @ Spring Hill House, 705 Barbour Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
    Come learn how to put on your kimono! Kitsuke is the art of dressing in kimono. Today, we will be learning Jisou (dressing yourself).
  • Sat, Aug 29
    Sarah P. Duke Gardens
    Aug 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27705, USA
    Join us for a morning photo shoot at Duke Gardens while wearing your favorite yukata, summer kimono, or Japan-inspired attire.
  • Sat, Aug 22
    NC Japan Center @ Spring Hill House
    Aug 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    NC Japan Center @ Spring Hill House, 705 Barbour Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
    Learn to braid your own obijime cord!
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 11
    NC Japan Center @ Spring Hill House
    Jul 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    NC Japan Center @ Spring Hill House, 705 Barbour Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
    Come learn how to put on your kimono! Kitsuke is the art of dressing in kimono. Today, we will be learning Jisou (dressing yourself).
  • Sat, Jun 27
    NC Japan Center @ Spring Hill House
    Jun 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    NC Japan Center @ Spring Hill House, 705 Barbour Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
    Learn to braid your own obijime cord!
  • Sat, Jun 13
    North Carolina Museum of Art
    Jun 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
    North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
    Step into the beauty of Japanese tradition at our booth! Whether you’ve always wanted to try on a kimono or are ready to take one home, we’ll help you experience the elegance of kitsuke firsthand.
  • Sun, May 31
    Waverly Place
    May 31, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, NC 27518, USA
    Join us to see a parade of gorgeous kimono and learn a beginner-friendly festival dance -- or even model kimono yourself!
  • Sat, May 30
    Raleigh's J.C. Raulston Arboretum
    May 30, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    Raleigh's J.C. Raulston Arboretum, Ruby McSwain Education Center, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
    Join us for a relaxing afternoon picnic in the park while wearing your favorite yukata, summer kimono, or Japan-inspired attire.
  • Fri, May 22
    Raleigh Convention Center
    May 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – May 24, 2026, 3:00 PM
    Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
    We will be at Animazement in Culture Alley! The convention requires a ticket, but our table's activities are free! Find us: Friday 1 - 7 pm Saturday 10 am - 7 pm Sunday 10 am - 3 pm
  • Sat, Apr 18
    Zoom
    Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Zoom
    Join the NC Kitsuke Club and Sachi Wagashi for a Zoom workshop on making traditional Japanese tea sweets. This is a paid event. More details below.
  • Sat, Dec 20
    Raleigh
    Dec 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:50 PM
    Raleigh, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
    Step into the beauty of Japanese tradition at our booth! Whether you’ve always wanted to try on a kimono or are ready to take one home, we’ll help you experience the elegance of kitsuke firsthand.
  • Sat, Dec 06
    Fount Coffee + Kitchen in Morrisville
    Dec 06, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Fount Coffee + Kitchen in Morrisville, 10954 Chapel Hill Rd Ste 109, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA
    Learn to braid your own obijime cord!
  • Sat, Nov 22
    Location is TBD
    Nov 22, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    The end of the year is near, which means the Lantern Festival is just around the corner! Join us for a relaxing lantern making session — We will show you how to craft and paint your own lantern! A fee of $20 per person covers materials and refreshments.

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