LOCO★MARKET Goes to the Dogs
Dogs join the fun at Hamadera Park as LOCO★MARKET combines pet-friendly shopping and services with food, workshops and family activities at its DOG LABO edition.
Dogs get their own corner of Hamadera Park this October as LOCO★MARKET returns with PARK LABO, a neighborhood-scale park market mixing food, shopping, workshops and family activities. The October 17–18 edition expands DOG LABO, an area created with local dog owners in mind, alongside a Kids Area and a modest collection of kitchen cars and independent vendors.
The dog area goes beyond treats and accessories. Organizers have invited businesses offering services such as dog care and massage, grooming, training advice, photography, portraits and original goods, as well as pet-disaster-preparedness and rescue-related activities. The idea is to give people walking their dogs through the park somewhere to browse, discover services and stop for a while rather than creating a separate ticketed pet event.
Kids get a hook of their own on Saturday, October 17, when a bubble performer fills the park with oversized bubbles and follows the show with a hands-on bubble experience. Both days also bring food trucks, handmade goods, miscellaneous shopping and workshops to the Central Entrance area. Admission is free, with food, shopping and paid activities purchased individually.
DOG LABO is the latest variation on a market that rarely stays exactly the same. Earlier 2026 editions put children center stage, celebrated Tanabata and kept Hamadera Park open later for a Yoasobi edition with lights and handheld fireworks. Food, shopping, workshops and family activities provide the common thread, while changing themes give nearby families and regular park visitors something different to come back for.
That neighborhood character suits Hamadera Park, one of Osaka Prefecture’s long-established recreational parks. Its playgrounds, lawns and broad grounds make it an outing in its own right, particularly for families, while LOCO★MARKET adds food, browsing and activities along the way. For visitors coming from central Osaka, it makes the most sense as part of a day at Hamadera Park rather than as a large destination festival on its own.
NEXT UP: LOCO★MARKET returns November 22–23 with Vol.34, shifting back to its regular market format. Kitchen cars, handmade goods, workshops, shopping and experience booths, and kids’ play areas are already planned.
DOG LABO – Browse dog goods, services and activities created with local pet owners in mind.
More Than Treats – Discover grooming, training, massage, photography and pet-safety resources.
Bubble Saturday – Catch oversized bubbles and a hands-on bubble experience on October 17.
Food & Handmade Finds – Browse kitchen cars, independent makers, workshops and market stalls.
A Day in the Park – Combine the free market with playgrounds, lawns and time outdoors at Hamadera Park.
Photos: Loco Market official website
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Contact
Opening Hours
THE SCENE: FAQ’s
ACCESS
Venue
Hamadera Park — Central Entrance Plaza
Address
Hamadera Koencho, Nishi Ward, Sakai, Osaka
Trains
Nankai Main Line → Hamaderakōen Station
Subways
Metro Midosuji Line → Namba Station ↔ Nankai Main Line → Hamaderakōen Station
Walking Directions
Hamadera Park is immediately west of Hamaderakōen Station. Enter the park and continue toward the Central Entrance Plaza. We should not specify a station gate or a more detailed path unless we can verify it.
◷ FROM CENTRAL OSAKA
From Namba — about 25–30 minutes
Take the Nankai Main Line from Nankai Namba toward Hamaderakōen. Some services require a transfer to a local train.
From Osaka-Umeda — about 45–55 minutes
Take the Metro Midosuji Line from Umeda to Namba, then transfer to the Nankai Main Line for Hamaderakōen.
SCHEDULE
Dates & Hours
October 17–18, 2026
10:00–17:00 both days
Special Events
October 17 — Bubble performance and hands-on bubble experience.
DOG LABO runs as part of PARK LABO throughout the October edition.
Daily Activities
Food trucks, handmade and creator booths, workshops, kids activities, shopping and DOG LABO are planned across the two-day event.
LOCO★MARKET is also recruiting music, dance, hula, kids and street performers for the October edition. The final performance lineup and individual stage times have not yet been announced.
Notes
The event is cancelled in case of rain or strong winds of 4 m/s or greater.
Upcoming LOCO★MARKET Editions
November 22–23 — LOCO★MARKET Vol.34, 10:00–17:00
December 5–6 — XMAS RUN & FUN / final LOCO★MARKET of 2026
TICKETS
Admission: Free
No advance ticket or general admission reservation is required. Food, merchandise, workshops and other individually priced activities are paid for separately.
THE EXPERIENCE
PARK LABO combines LOCO★MARKET’s regular food, shopping and family activities with an expanded DOG LABO area for October.
- Browse dog treats, accessories, clothing and other pet goods.
- Discover dog care, massage, grooming, training, photography and other services.
- Pick up food and drinks from kitchen cars.
- Browse handmade goods, creator booths and workshops.
- Bring children for activities, workshops and the October 17 bubble program.
The mix changes between LOCO★MARKET editions, so October’s DOG LABO gives this month’s market its particular character.
INFO & TIPS
Free Entry
PARK LABO is free to enter, but food, shopping, workshops and individually priced activities are paid separately.
Bringing Your Dog
Dogs are specifically welcomed as part of DOG LABO, though owners should follow Hamadera Park’s normal pet rules.
Bubble Saturday
Saturday, October 17 includes the bubble performance and hands-on experience.
Check Before You Go
Check the official Instagram shortly before visiting for the latest performers, vendors and activities.
Weather Policy
The event will be cancelled in case of rain or strong winds of 4 m/s or greater.
ALOHAPLAN
Telephone: 072-263-7000
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