EX Pumpkin Night: Hwani & Woni x The Twelve Zodiac Animals
Sep 24 – Oct 24, 2026 · Happening now · Gyeongsangbuk-do
Overview
EX Pumpkin Night is a nighttime walk-through event held in Hwarang Forest inside Gyeongju EXPO Park. This year, visitors can enjoy a special party featuring photo zones that light up the autumn night together with Hwani, Woni, and their Twelve Zodiac Animal friends, along with a variety of hands-on experiences.
Drawing more than 15,000 visitors every year, EX Pumpkin Night has grown popular by weaving various content into the 2km Hwarang Forest trail. It is designed to be enjoyable for all ages, with couples and families as the main target audience, but as an outdoor event, viewing may be restricted in the event of rain.
Photos
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization 
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization
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