In-person and virtual activities to keep the kids entertained this month.
Now that restrictions are slowly easing, many of us are looking forward to getting a breath of fresh air (with our masks on, of course!). For your little actors and actresses, check out the Learn Drama With Mr. Men And Little Miss Characters workshop. Or how about an Easter Bunny Digital Art Lesson at home? Whether you’re looking to go on a virtual charity hike with the kids or make some delicious Greek cuisine, there’s definitely something to keep you and the kids busy this month.
Editor’s Note: The situation in Hong Kong regarding closures and restrictions on opening hours due to the coronavirus is constantly evolving, so please call to check for any changes. Many businesses are taking extra precautions, but please make sure you follow the latest government advice and stay home if you have recently travelled overseas, have interacted with anyone who has been away, or display any symptoms.
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Join Angels For Children and Simply Giving on a virtual adventure to Sunrise Cambodia and Bali Kids! To support the nutritional and educational needs of children in Bali and Cambodia, Angels For Children is raising funds to purchase supplements and supplies through a global fundraising campaign this year. The aim is to collectively hit 7,038 miles as you virtually walk from Hong Kong to Sunrise Cambodia, to Bali Kids and back to Angels HQ in Hong Kong.
You’ll have 4 weeks to hit your own personal mileage and fundraising targets, and if you’re planning to like to with the kids, you also have the option of signing up as a team of four! In need of some extra motivation? The organisers will be handing out prizes each week (snap some pictures to win “best photo of the week”), so round up your family and friends, and get moving for a good cause! Click here to learn more.
When: Monday, 1 March 2021 to Sunday, 28 March 2021
Where: Anywhere!
How much: $250 to $750 per person, $900 per team of four
Contact: Register here, 3757 9524, [email protected], www.angels-for-children.org
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For mamas who are hoping to stay at home this Easter, here’s a digital art class for the little ones to find (and create) some easter bunnies without having to leave the house. Hosted by Young Art USA, the digital art class series seeks to cover the fundamentals of digital drawing and sketching. With a strong focus on the outlining process and colouring techniques, this particular Easter workshop will allow the little ones to create unique easter egg designs and sketch adorable animals. You will need to prepare a computer or iPad accompanied by a stylus or mouse, but if your kid is more of a pen-and-paper kind of artist, that’s fine too! Click here to sign up.
When: 8am to 9am, Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Where: Online
How much: USD$11.99 per family
Contact: Book here, [email protected], www.youngartlessons.com
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Looking for an educational and delicious afternoon activity with the little ones? Coupled with her traditional Greek culinary knowledge, instructor Maria is here to give you and the kids some tips and tricks for making your very own Gigantes beans soup (with a healthy twist). After the workshop, you’ll get to take home the recipe and the delicious dish you made (if you haven’t devoured it already!). Children of most ages are welcome, but those under the age of 7 must attend with either a parent of a caregiver. Click here to sign up now!
When: 3pm to 4:30pm, Thursday, 18 March 2021
Where: FoodCraft, 16/F, Yiuga Factory Building, 62 Victoria Road, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong
How much: $480 per participant, children under the age of 7 must attend with either a parent or a caregiver
Contact: Book here, 2884 1299, [email protected]
Calling all aspiring actors! This month, K11 MUSEA has a drama workshop to introduce some fundamental performance elements and techniques. Hosted by Starlit Voice, this workshop is an excellent opportunity for little ones when it comes to expressing creative ideas through voices, expressions and body language. During the workshop, kids will also read exciting stories from Mr. Men and Little Miss. This will be followed by a unique play in which the participants will perform in front of friends and parents (get your cameras ready!). Click here to sign up.
When: 2pm to 4pm, Saturday, 27 March 2021
Where: K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
How much: $800 per participant
Contact: Enrol here, 3892 3890, [email protected], www.k11musea.com
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With relatively shorter text (compared to novels and short stories) yet equally wonderful imageries, poetry offers a wonderful gateway for the little ones to grasp the English language. Specifically designed for non-native speakers (English native speakers are also welcome!), this poetry session is an activity-filled event for the kids to delve into the world of poetry. Before the workshop, be sure to prepare some pen and paper, basic writing tools and a computer. Mark your calendars and start scribbling with the little ones! Sign up here.
When: 8am to 9am, every Thursday, throughout March 2021 (event times and dates on the booking page are Central Standard Time)
Where: Online
How much: USD$8 per child
Contact: Book online, [email protected], www.gotalkto.com
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Featured image courtesy of Getty, image 1 courtesy of Angels For Children via Facebook, image 2 courtesy of Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels, image 3 courtesy of August de Richelieu via Pexles, image 4 courtesy of Starlit Voice via Facebook, image 5 courtesy of Daria Shevtsova from Pexels.
