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It’s time for another roundup of exciting activities as Hong Kong lingers in the glow of Chinese New Year celebrations and starts ramping up in preparation for Valentine’s Day! Here’s what’s happening in Hong Kong from Thursday, 6 to Sunday, 9 February.
Get ready for another weekend packed with fun activities during one of the most festive seasons in Hong Kong! The timing of 2025’s Lunar New Year means several hotspots combine the decorations, offers and general merriment of the holiday with Valentine’s Day, right down to markets selling everything from lucky cats and lanterns to rose bouquets and heart-shaped cakes. Bookmark this page for all that’s happening across the city, with ongoing and upcoming weekend events as well – including events for your calendars all the way until next month, from AIA Carnival and interactive exhibits to horse shows, concerts and more!
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Things to do with kids in Hong Kong this weekend: Events, activities and promotions
First Cristiano Ronaldo Life Museum To Open In Hong Kong
In honour of Cristiano Ronaldo’s birthday, an extraordinary celebration will be held at the K11 MUSEA promenade on Wednesday, 5 February, as well as tickets going on sale for the grand opening of the Cristiano Ronaldo Life Museum which several international celebrities will attend. The state-of-the-art museum will be the first of its kind in Asia and will have interactive exhibits, rare memorabilia, signed merchandise and more. It will be the perfect place to take the little footie fans in your home to inspire them and encourage ambition and perseverance. Two flagship merchandise stores will also open in Tsim Sha Tsui and on Hong Kong Island, both spanning 3,000 square feet.
When: Birthday celebration on Wednesday, 5 February; Merchandise stores opening between March and April; Museum doors open Saturday, 5 July 2025
Where: K11 Art & Cultural Centre, K11 MUSEA, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: VIP Package tickets start from $1,500 – buy your tickets here.
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20th Hong Kong Pet Show 2025
Also known as the “Pet Industry Expo”, this year’s show will be the largest yet with over 1,000 booths and almost 400 exhibitors at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The new “Diverse Animal Life Pavilion” will showcase various reptiles including the debut of the national treasure: the Yao Mountain crocodile lizard. For the first time ever, there will be “Cute Pet Workshops” to participate in – from ceramic pet painting to 3D-printed pet piggy banks and caricature drawings – courtesy of the collaboration with the Hong Kong Youth Association. Multiple KMB routes covering hotspots will be pet-friendly, with drop off points at the Centre on 8 and 9 February. Please note, you can bring your own fur-babies to the expo, but make sure you keep a close eye on them to avoid injuries or losing them in the crowds!
When: Thursday, 6 to Sunday, 9 February 2025
Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 3, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: $30 per person; free entry for children under 1 metre tall – tickets are available at the venue and 7/11 stores, as well as on Klook and KKDay
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Free Ferry Ride To Discovery Bay x Snoopy 2025 Romantic Rendezvous
Tai Pak Beach is the place to be this Valentine’s Day! Did you know it’s been 75 years since Snoopy and his fellow PEANUTS friends first started brightening our days? In celebration of this anniversary, they’re all coming to Discovery Bay this Valentine’s Day. Tai Pak Beach will be aglow with over 5,000 LED candle lights, there will be smoke bubble effects enhancing the romantic ambiance, and popular local busking band “The Flame” will be serenading couples with love songs. DB is offering a free ferry ride promotion on a first-come, first-served basis on the 6:50pm trip on Friday 14, February – make sure you bring your Octopus cards for the one-way journey! If you’re leaving the kids at home to have a romantic night with your partner, check out the special Valentine’s pre-order packages for bouquets and dining.
When: Friday, 14 February 2025
Where: Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, 7 Kennedy Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry
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WestK Spring Celebrations
WestK Nightscapes returns to the Art Park where your family is invited to immerse yourselves in the vibrant and lively atmosphere it offers. Snack and shop till you drop at the Lunar New Year-themed market with specialty stalls, performances and workshops, running from 14 to 16 February and 21 to 23 February. The performances include live Chinese music shows and lion dances, and you can catch these marvels from 4:30pm to 8pm. Talented street performers will grace various open spaces throughout WestK every weekend between 10am to 10pm. Don’t forget there are ongoing exhibitions you can pop into with your family!
When: Until Friday, 28 February 2025
Where: Harbourside East Lawn, Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry
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Things to do with kids in Hong Kong on weekends: Ongoing events, activities and promotions
AIA Carnival
The AIA Carnival is back for its 10th year in Hong Kong! You and your kids will be spoilt for choice, thanks to over 20 thrilling rides, more than 30 fun-filled games and 40 interactive installations! Plus, there’s a thrilling World Circus with acts from Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Ethiopia.
When: Friday, 20 December 2024 to Sunday, 16 February 2025
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space
How much: Online ticket prices start at $140 (adults), $95 (concession), Early-bird discounts available until Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Booking: AIA Carnival
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New GO PARK In Sai Sha
You can’t miss it — between Wu Kai Sha and Sai Kung lies over a million sprawling square feet that has now been converted into Hong Kong’s latest hotspot for families! From all the sports you could hope for (think basketball, rugby, padel, pickleball, golf, swimming, fencing and even kayaking) to family-friendly restaurants, a stadium for shows and competitions, lush greenery and even a pet park, there’s truly something for the whole family here.
When: From Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Where: GO PARK, Sai Sha, New Territories, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry — find out more here.
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Henderson Malls Join Hands With LEGO Group
MCP and MOSTown have collaborated with LEGO® to bring us “Lucky Up New Year” which will see multiple game zones, characters, photo ops and huge LEGO® installations. In MOSTown’s New Year Fortune Garden, kids (and parents alike!) will marvel at Hong Kong’s largest LEGO® flower bed, made with over 680,000 pieces. Plus, you can get fun snaps, check out the newest in LEGO® novelties and pop into the interactive zones. In MCP’s New Year Playground, delight in a four-metre-tall LEGO® pinball game, a “Fortune Wishing Pool”, games where kids can come up with their own inventions and even build their own LEGO® race car!
When: Friday, 10 January to Sunday, 16 February, 2025 (MOSTown); Saturday, 11 January to Sunday, 16 February, 2025 (MCP)
Where: MCP in Tseung Kwan O and MOSTown in Ma On Shan
How much: Free entry
Cityplaza x Coca-Cola’s Retro Diner & Red Packet Set
“LIVE HAPPY Cheers!” is another Lunar New Year team up we’re thrilled about. Pop into Cityplaza to check out the first-ever retro restaurant inspired by this collaboration, with six photo spots and interactive zones and the opportunity to pick up limited-edition Red Packet Sets featuring fireworks, mandala designs and dopamine-boosting colours (and see if you can find the hidden Coca-Cola bottles in the fireworks!).
When: Thursday, 16 January to Sunday, 16 February 2025
Where: Cityplaza, 18 Tai Koo Shing Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry
“Bountiful Blessings with Koi” At Temple Mall
Leap into the New Year at Link’s Temple Mall where local artist, Vika Cheng, has created a 3.5-metre-tall interactive art installation of two lifelike paper koi fish. Marvel at the intricate detail and engage in the digital wishing pond game where you and your loved ones can make wishes, receive blessings and (with a minimum spend of $100) grab an exclusive Chinese New Year gift. Remember that before Lunar New Year, the atrium will host a themed bazaar where you can snag a whole host of festive goodies!
When: Monday, 13 January to Sunday, 16 February 2025
Where: Atrium, Temple Mall North, 136 Lung Cheung Road, Chuk Un, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry
Nestlé® KITKAT® Collabs With Citygate Outlets For New Years For The First Time
From larger-than-life installations of the Lucky Cat and Daruma to lion dance parades, AI interactive games and a traditional Japanese New Year dance, there’s a lot to love about this unique collaboration. Have a break and head over to Citygate Outlets to see what the stars have to say about your upcoming year, create your own Whatsapp stickers and maybe grab a limited-edition lucky amulet. Club CG members can snag extra special rewards during the promotional period, including Red Packets and e-Vouchers.
When: Friday, 10 January to Sunday, 16 Februrary, 2025
Where: Citygate Outlets, 20 Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry
Lee Tung Avenue’s “Lanterns-Lit Year Of The Snake”
In keeping with tradition, this Lunar New Year a “sea” of 800 lanterns will illuminate Lee Tung Avenue, with golden lanterns making its debut appearance. Celebrating both the new year and Valentine’s Day, there will be peach blossom trees propped up for the best photo-ops, lion dance performances from 29 January to 1 February, parades and more. Plus, from 17 to 19 January and 24 to 26 January, head over to enjoy “The Salvation Army Joyful Charity CNY Chill Fest”, spotlighting local brands and exciting workshops.
When: Tuesday, 14 January to Sunday, 2 March 2025
Where: Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry
Notre-Dame de Paris, The Augmented Exhibition
French cultural organisation Visionairs has launched its inaugural exhibition, “Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition”. This showcase melds immersive augmented reality (AR) technology with artefacts, allowing visitors to explore the cathedral’s rich 850-year history like never before. This exhibition is also open to children aged six and above.
When: Until Friday, 7 March 2025
Where: Visionairs, Unit GF01-03, G/F, WestK Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $298 (adult), $198 (concession), free admission for children under 4 years — buy your tickets here
Cafe Roma’s BrunostTM Cheese Fondue Experience
Fondue? Can do! If your family loves all things cheese as much as we do, you won’t want to let this pass you by. Taking inspiration from the warmth of Italian dining, Cafe Roma creates a fondue experience using the healthy and natural Norwegian Brunost™ caramel cheese, along with dippers such as cold cuts, veggies and seafood, complemented by gorgeous ocean views. You’ll have the option of getting extra special dippers as well, and you can top off the whole meal with a scoop of MÖVENPICK® Ice-Cream with Brunost™ Cheese or a Cheesy Caramel Choco (basically a hot chocolate with a unique twist!).
When: Every Tuesday and Friday until 28 March, 2025; 2:30pm to 5:30pm
Where: Cafe Roma, L1, Shop 7 & 8, Beach Commercial Complex, Park Island, New Territories, Hong Kong
How much: $378 for two, $198 for one – make a reservation here.
Pinkfong Store – Head to the Baby Shark Play Zone this weekend
Have you heard that Pinkfong has opened its first officially certified flagship store in Hong Kong? Besides the colourful merchandise, ocean-themed background and photo spots, toddlers will love the Baby Shark Play Zone, suitable for children between 1 and 6 years. It’s limited to six parent-child pairs at a time, so it’s best to reserve your spot online.
When: Currently open
Where: Pinkfong Store, Times Square, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
How much: $60 for a Baby Shark Play Zone gift pack (which allows you free entry for 45 minutes)
Reservation: Baby Shark
Geometric Wonderzoo – New edutainment zone at Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre
The third floor of the Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre has recently been renovated and transformed into a geometric wonderland! Over 12,000 square feet, you can find a giant elephant slide, a turtle trampoline, a crocodile hopscotch play area and more. There’s also an educational zone where kids can learn fascinating facts about animals through interactive games.
When: Currently open
Where: Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Light Time Tunnel – Friendly neighbourhood cat leads the tour
Mums in Sai Ying Pun, this is for you! Every time you walked past the Sai Ying Pun Community Centre after visiting King George Park with your kids, you’ve probably marvelled at the architecture of this magnificent building (once a psychiatric hospital with fascinating history). The Love in the Light luminart exhibition will use art, architecture, technology elements, and the concept of a time tunnel to transform the arched veranda into an art exhibition. With augmented reality (AR) technology, an adorable shop cat will roam along the historical veranda, leading you for a stroll through this monument.
When: On until Wednesday, 21 May, 2025; every 10 minutes between 6pm to 10pm (the show lasts 5 minutes)
Where: G/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex, 2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
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Plan ahead: Best upcoming family weekend events, activities and promotions
Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show
Leap for joy at the inaugural edition of Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show! There will be stellar showjumping, thrilling spectacles, world-class equestrians, delicious bites and more shopping options than you could hope for. Not to mention the LeMieux Kid’s Zone where your children can test their skills at hobby horse riding and delight in the world of equestrianism.
When: Friday, 14 February to Sunday, 16 February 2025
Where: AsiaWorld-Expo
How much: From $560 for Concession, from $700 for Adults – buy your tickets here.
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Art Meets Technology At “Where The Birds AR”
Contemporary ink artist TK Chan uses playful brushstrokes and AR technology to bring birds in flight to life. Her first solo exhibition will showcase over 30 artworks – including 10 new bird-themed pieces – and introduce Hong Kong’s first AR colouring app based on ink art. You can use your own smartphones or the Vision Pro devices on-site to experience the unique fusion of virtual and physical realities. Plus, in addition to the kids learning about the importance of wetland conservation, they can also take part in an interactive workshop where they can create their own ink paintings and see them animated with AR technology!
When: Wednesday, 19 February to Monday, 24 February 2025
Where: Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, 7 Kennedy Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong
How much: Free entry
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Clockenflap Presents AURORA’s Debut Show In Hong Kong “What Happened To The Earth? Part 4”
Did you and your little ones fall in love with AURORA’s magical voice while watching “Frozen 2”? Did it lead you down a rabbit hole of this Norwegian singer-songwriter’s entire discography? No lie, we’re right there with you. Which is why we were thrilled to find out AURORA is coming to Hong Kong for the first time, fresh from the release of her highly acclaimed fifth studio album “What Happened To The Heart?”. Get ready to be transported to another world with her ethereal vocals and poignant lyrics — and take the kids along if they’re above the age of 12 and don’t mind standing!
When: Monday, 24 February 2025; 8pm
Where: Hall 5, AsiaWorld-Expo, 1 Airport Expo Boulevard, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong
How much: From $680 for standing – buy your tickets here.
Editor’s Note: This post was most recently updated by Veena Raghunath.
