Fun things to do in a yukata?

Question:

My friends and I have decided to take a day and spend them in our lovely yukata [since it is summer and normal kimono would be too hot x.x]. But we don't know what to do! We can go to Washington DC using the metro so if you know some fun things we can do there that would be lovely! But what kind of traditional japanese games are played, if any? Or do you suggest that we have a picnic? If so, what should we bring with us? Thanks to everyone who contributes!

Sorry if this is in the wrong section!

Answer:

Looking fireworks!
In Japan, a lot of people wearing yukata go to ...
- Firework festival 花火大会
- Summer festival 夏祭り
- Bon dance 盆踊り

How about going to some museums and gardens?
Lately, some museums in Japan discount the people wearing yukata (or tradional kimono).
I think picnic is a good idea. But when you wear yukata, you should relax and move gently.
You'll be sorry if you move violently or walk so quickly.

This is for NY. They will do firework in Japanese way.
http://www.info-fresh.com/index.php?page…


Yukata is 浴衣 in Kanji. 浴 = bath or take a bath and 衣 = cloth.
About 400 years ago, old Japanese people wore it during and after bath.
It's really thin. Japanese people use yukata as a room wear.
Or they wear yukata at summer evening and night.

When you carry Omikoshi, I recommend you to wear 法被(happi) or 半纏(hanten), another kind of kimono.