17 Weekend Activities For Families In Hong Kong (4

things to do this weekend in hong kong 4 - 6 oct

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We’re into the last quarter of the year and our weekends are getting even more packed! This week is all about foodie adventures, fragrant flowers and sports. Find out what should be on your weekend agenda from Friday, 4 to Sunday, 6 October.

We love October! The mood is festive and the Ber months haven’t yet turned into the Brrrr months, so the weather is just perfect for being out and about. This weekend, take adventurous kids to try pickleball, watch tennis, eat their way through Korea, Pakistan and Turkey, or feast on the most delicious homegrown snacks and goodies. Bookmark this page to make your plans and keep an eye out for upcoming events – we have something for your calendars all the way until December!

Things to do with kids in Hong Kong this weekend: Events, activities and promotions

Korea Square – All things Korean this weekend!

The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong will organise the fourth edition of Korea Square in October. This festival offers a perfect blend of activities, workshops, and performances, making it a must-attend event for families who love all things Korean, from K-rolls to K-dramas, K-Pop and of course, K-Beauty! In addition, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is set to bring two mystery Korean celebrity figures to Korea Square to kick-off a new collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center. Registration is required for some events like the K-food making workshop and Korean Ceramic Workshop. Get involved in the unique International Space-out Competition 2024 Hong Kong (which requires participants to chill out and be calm!), Kids’ EDM Club, “K-Quiz Golden Bell with the kids, while trying the traditional Hanbok and Korean games. Korea Square will be followed with a 2-month Festive Korea special, so keep an eye out for that!

When: Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 October 2024
Where: PMQ
How much: Free
Registration: Korea Square

Ocean Park – The Panda-monium continues!

Two more giant pandas, An An and Ke Ke, gifted by the Central Government in China, arrived in Hong Kong last week. While we have to wait till the end of the year to meet them, you can have a say in their new names. Ocean Park is inviting the public to participate in the Giant Panda Naming Competition. Post that, there will be will be aGiant Panda Painting Competition for the general public, primary students and secondary students. So if your kids can capture their essence, using photos and videos as reference, there’s bound to be beary good prize in store! We’re keeping our ears tuned for all news related to pandas as we are also expecting live broadcasts of the baby pandas to begin soon!

When: Until Sunday, 27 October 2024 (Giant Panda Naming Competition), Monday, 21 October to Friday, 8 November 2024 (Giant Panda Painting Competition)
Registration details: Ocean Park website

A Taste of Temple Street – Go on a foodie adventure this weekend

Always fascinating, the newly revitalised Temple Street is even more of a draw now for visitors and families in Hong Kong. This weekend, sample the diverse culinary culture of Hong Kong by trying authentic local and street food, along with other Asian specialities such as pepper cakes, spicy skewers, Turkish lamb and Pakistani cuisine. Those who grew up in Hong Kong will be thrilled to have nostalgic favourites like candy and coconut wraps (sugar pancakes), Ding Ding candy, dragon’s beard candy, and even the elusive aeroplane olives. There’s also 25% off select items to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.

When: Tuesday, 1 to Monday, 7 October 2024; 2pm to 11pm
Where: Near Temple Street Archway (Jordan Road entrance)
Details: Discover Hong Kong

Fragrant Flower Exhibition – A must-see in Hong Kong Park this weekend

This is for all families where kids (or parents) have green thumbs and great noses! A variety of about 700 fragrant flowers are currently on display at an exhibition in Hong Kong Park. Take in the lovely smell of the Arabian jasmine, which is the national flower of the Philippines and Indonesia, the hardy and resilient garden shrub Crepe jasmine and Kwai-fah (often used for teas and desserts).

When: Until Thursday, 31 October 2024; 9am to 5pm
Where: Forsgate Conservatory, Hong Kong Park
How much: Free

CHAT guided museum tour – Free guided museum tour on the weekend

Keen to discuss diversity and inclusion with your kids? CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile) is celebrating its fifth year and has just announced its Accessibility Tour, the first guided museum tour in Hong Kong collaboratively led by both deaf and hearing docents using spoken and sign languages. It might be interesting for the kids to learn about the textile heritage of Hong Kong while also embracing inclusivity.

When: Every Sunday
Where: CHAT, 2/F, The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
How much: Free

Nature Fun Voyage – Animal encounters, crafts and a feast at Noah’s Ark

Head to Noah’s Ark Hong Kong this weekend to let the kids get up close and personal with nature! From animal interactions to exploring a mushroom farmhouse, animal handicrafts and a delicious barbecue, there’s plenty to keep kids entertained. There are also themed activities like making honey bee cookies, chill duck bath bombs and more.

When: Every weekend and public holiday between Tuesday, 1 to Sunday, 13 October 2024
Where: Noah’s Ark, 33 Pak Yan Road, Ma Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong
How much: $158/child, $198/adult
Booking: Noah’s Ark

WTA 125 – Hong Kong tennis weekend

This is a must for budding tennis stars! Hong Kong is hosting a WTA 125 tournament for the first time as part of the newly launched Hong Kong Tennis Series (HKTS). Your children can see some of the best women’s tennis players from mainland China, Asia, and beyond like former mainland China No. 1 Wang Qiang and two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Zhang Shuai. Catch the finals of the tournament this weekend. This tournament serves as a key stepping stone toward elite competitions like the WTA 250.

When: Until Sunday, 6 October 2024
Where: Victoria Park Tennis Stadium
How much: From $150 (Friday) to $400 (Sunday)
Booking: WTA 125

Pickleball – Try a new sport this weekend

If tennis is not your jam, why not try your hand at pickleball? Hong Kong’s first indoor pickleball court, Bay Pickle, has opened and is offering pickleball classes for kids and adults. Give it a go this weekend and see if it becomes your family’s new favourite weekend activity!

When: Currently open
Where: Bay Pickle, Shop 1 – 2, G/F, The Consonance, 23 Jupiter Street, Tin Hau, Hong Kong

Lantern Displays in the Southern District – Panda spotting this weekend!

Celebrating 75 years of the People’s Republic of China, you’ll see giant lanterns and floral light displays across key locations in the Southern District, such as Aberdeen Promenade, Wong Chuk Hang Tai Wong Yeh Temple, Ap Lei Chau Wind Tower Park and the Lei Tung MTR station (Exit A1). Let your kids try to find the 75 panda decorations that are all over the area.

When: Until mid-November 2024
Where: Southern district
How much: Free

The Origins of Chinese Civilisation Exhibition

Celebrating 75 years of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) will host a special exhibition on the origins of the 5,000-year-old Chinese Civilisation. With nearly 110 precious objects from 14 major cultural institutions, including 16 grade-one national treasures, this will be a fascinating display of cultural history for kids and adults alike.

When: Until Friday, 7 February 2025
Where: Hong Kong Palace Museum

LEGOLAND® Monster Party – Get into the Halloween spirit this weekend

What happens when a LEGO® toy celebrates Halloween? It goes Brick or Treating! Needless to say, the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre‘s Monster Party promises a lot of fun with interactive games, creative activities and spellbinding workshops. Your kids are sure to enjoy the Potion Kitchen treasure hunt and the 4D experience, the Great Monster Chase, as well as face painting workshops on the weekends.

Sassy Mama Tip: From now until Friday, 27 September, families can buy Halloween packages for two or three at a discounted rate.

When: Until Sunday, 3 November 2024
Where: LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre, K11 MUSEA
How much: Starts at $590 for two people
Registration: LEGOLAND®

Jump Craft Studio – Calling all manga fans this weekend

Have you heard of Naruto? And Spy X Family? Weekly Shōnen JUMP, Japan’s best-selling manga magazine, has launched its first limited exhibition at Times Square. This exhibition will showcase treasured collectibles and offer an immersive experience with giant photo spots, allowing fans to revisit their favourite manga moments and characters. There’s also a TAMASHII NATIONS pop-up with a range of over 300 exclusive JUMP series products.

When: Until Sunday, 3 November 2024
Where: Exhibition at Open Piazza, Times Square, Causeway Bay and Pop-up at the 2/F Atrium

Mid-Autumn Festival 2024 – Last weekend for these lantern displays

The Mid-Autumn Festival may be over but the lantern displays are still on! This year, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre has a spectacular month-long lantern display, so if you haven’t seen them yet, make your way there this weekend.

When: Until Sunday, 6 October 2024
Where: Piazza, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui

Mid-Autumn festivities at Ngong Ping – See kids’ art transformed into lanterns

114 shortlisted kids’ art entries are featured in the lantern displays hung high above Ngong Ping Village. It’s definitely worth a visit this weekend! Challenge yourself with lantern riddles to win prizes such as crossbody knitted bags and luggage tags. What’s more – Ngong Ping 360 has joined artist, Eric Kot, and the Heung Charity Foundation to present the ‘Wonderful Sharing@Ngong Ping 360’ Mid-Autumn Festival Art Project. The installation incorporates Kot’s original character with Mid-Autumn elements, reimagining it into Chang’e and Jade Rabbit.

Sassy Mama Tip: Love hiking with the kids? Take advantage of the cooler months and purchase round-trip tickets through the Ngong Ping 360 official website. Get 25% until Friday, 20 September for tickets that can be used till Friday, 20 December 2024.

When: Until Sunday, 20 October 2024
Where: Ngong Ping Village, Lantau Island

Horrors of the Hidden City – Ocean Park’s Halloween specials

Ocean Park promises a spooktacular time! Halloween celebrations have started early as the amusement park takes six of the scariest urban legends of the 1980s and compiles them into a Dreadful Walled City adventure! The park will stay open until 11pm, so young thrill-seekers have more time to enjoy a Prison Escape experience, a Netherworld wedding and the Forbidden Zone 724.

When: On until Saturday, 2 November 2024; 5pm to 11pm
Where: Ocean Park Hong Kong
How much: Starts at $238
Booking: Halloween Calendar, Ocean Park

Disney Halloween Time – The scariest place on earth?

Hong Kong Disneyland is getting into the Halloween mood! There are heart-pounding music and projections, and artistic villain-themed installations at Cruella de Vil’s House of De Vil-lains and an award-winning Halloween musical Let’s Get Wicked. Disneyland announced a steep price hike this week so parents might need to start planning their trips a little bit more carefully (no more impulse weekend trips!). However, until Thursday, 28 November, there will be limited-time one-day tickets at lower rates and there are also are plenty of discounts for groups so gather your kids and their friends, put on your most terrifying costumes and get up to 20% off group tickets for residents.

When: Until Thursday, 31 October 2024
Where: Hong Kong Disneyland

Read More: Your Guide To Hong Kong Disneyland

Skechers Summer Water Park – Try a mermaid workshop this weekend

Footwear brand Skechers is presenting a huge summer water park in Sheung Shui that spans more than 60,000 square feet! There are new additions to the water park this year – little ones can join a mermaid workshop while the whole family can try their hand at skimboarding, which is a combination of skateboarding and surfing (coaches available on-site).

When: Until Monday, 28 October 2024, 11am to 6pm
Where: Along Wu Tong River, Shek Wu Sun Village, Sheung Shui, Hong Kong
How much: $298/child, $328/adult (weekend & PH one-day pass)
Booking: Skechers Summer Park

Things to do with kids in Hong Kong on weekends: Ongoing events, activities and promotions

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

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 one and six years. It’s limited to six parent-child pairs at a time, so 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

AIRSIDE 1st anniversary special – Meet Mr Friendly this weekend

AIRSIDE’s 1st anniversary coincides with Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations and the mall features popular Japanese social-character MR.FRIENDLY. There’s a modern art exhibition that complements AIRSIDE’s ethos on green living, sustainability, and pet-friendliness.

When: Until Tuesday, 1 October 2024
Where: AIRSIDE

Naked Flowers Exhibition – Immersive weekend experience

If you haven’t seen this huge multi-sensory exhibition (over 4,000 square feet!) yet, try to head there on weekends long with your family dog. We love that on Sundays (and Wednesdays, if a weekend visit doesn’t suit your schedule), visitors can dress up their pets, enjoy the immersive light and shadow experience, take photos and enjoy the professional photography team’s instant photo service. The lucky pets and their families will take home an electronic photo and a pet gift bag!

When: On until Sunday, 27 October, 2024
Where: 1881 Heritage G17B and Basement, 2A Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: $150 (adults), $120 (kids from 3 to 11 years), kids under 3 go free
Booking: Naked FlowersHK

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

MTR Corporation’s Station Rail Voyage – A weekend special for kids who love locomotives

You’ve probably noticed signs on the MTR highlighting its 45th anniversary. The MTR has plenty of activities planned for kids who love trains. Head to the MTR Corporation’s Station Rail Voyage exhibition and find models of old trains and other memorabilia of the city’s lifelines. You need to book your 75-minute slot up to 30 days in advance.

When: On until the end of the year on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
Where: Hung Hom MTR Station, On Wang Road, Hung Hom
How much: Free
Booking: Register here

Plan ahead: Best upcoming family weekend events, activities and promotions

Pici Pasta Run 2024

In its fourth year now, the Pici Pasta Run attracts runners who dash from one Pici location to another – all for a good cause! The event’s registration fees are donated to Mind HK, a locally registered charity, as part of Mental Health Food Week, the city’s annual campaign for raising awareness and funds.

When: Sunday, 20 October 2024
Where: Pici Kennedy Town to Pici Taikoo Place
How much: $200 (early-bird registration until Sunday, 6 October 2024)
Details: Pici Pasta Run

Macbeth by ABA Productions & Action To The Word (UK)

Have teens who don’t know what the fuss about Shakespeare is all about? Take them to watch Macbeth, a striking retelling of Shakespeare’s most popular tragedy by the award-winning Action To The Word troupe. It’s been directed by Alexandra Spencer-Jones (winner of the Musical Theatre Matters: UK Award for Best Director). It’s suitable for 13 years and up.

When: Wednesday 23 October to Sunday, 27 October 2024
Where: HKAPA
How much: $388 to $688
Booking: Cityline

Discovery Bay Halloween Night Market

From the Spooky Pumpkin Forest at DB Plaza to the spooktacular neon pumpkin decoration at DB North Plaza, Discovery Bay is getting into the Halloween spirit! Kids and adults will love the handicrafts and eerily exciting activities available at the Discovery Bay Halloween Night Market with 50 specialty vendors. Get creative with your Halloween costume and bring your little ones to take part Halloween Kids Costume Contest.

When: Sunday, 27 October 2024
Where: Discovery Bay

Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend 2024

Here’s another one to pencil into your diaries – the Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend 2024 will take place in November. Featuring the usual suspects, Mickey and friends, Marvel superheroes and for the first time, the characters from Frozen, this weekend run has many race options for those families with the tiniest tots to the those willing to do the whole 10K run.

When: Saturday, 2 November and Sunday, 3 November, 2024
Where: Hong Kong Disneyland
Registration: 10K Run

New World Harbour Race 2024

The 11th Asian Open Water Swimming Championships returns to Hong Kong after 12 years! Registration is open and 4,000 swimmers get the chance to swim in the open seas from wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui. Registration for the annual New World Harbour Race is also open and there will be time trials at public swimming pools, followed by a drawing of lots. Swimmers can contribute to charity with their swim by donating $100 to Share for Good, the Hong Kong first large-scale crowd-donation matching platform, during entry fee payment process. This year, the New World Harbour Race has a new “Companion” arrangement, allowing leisure swimmers to swim alongside their family or friends.

When: Sunday, 10 November 2024
Where: Wan Chai Bauhinia Square to Tsim Sha Tsui Avenue of Stars
Registration: HK Harbour Race

HLG Kart Race 2024

The HLG Kart Race in Discovery Bay is coming up in November and calling all young racers between 7 and 12 years. In the freestyle category, karters can also build their own karts or bring karts they have purchased. All proceeds go to Heep Hong Society, a charity which provides training and education to children of different disabilities, including those with autism and dyslexia.

When: Saturday, 23 November 2024
Where: Along Seabird Lane, Discovery Bay
How much: $250 per child in the general races (HLG will have karts available for rental for this category). Free for the freestyle category where kids bring their own carts.

Sai Yuen Kids’ Fun Run Fest

Want to even more excitement while glamping at Sai Yuen? Join the Sai Yuen Kids’ Fun Run Fest which includes specially designed obstacle courses for children, game booths and activities. There’s also a “Survival with Parents” edition the following day for those who have participated in the Fun Run and stayed at Sai Yuen Camping Park overnight.

When: Saturday, 30 November (Fun Run) and Sunday, 1 December 2024 (Survival with Parents)
Where: Sai Yuen Camping, Cheung Chau Island
How much: Starts at $320 for one child and one adult (early-bird discounts are on until Tuesday, 30 September 2024)
Registration: Sai Yuen Camping

Kadoorie Farm Nature Walk & Treasure Hunt

This annual fundraising event will showcase a diverse range of activities, including a nature walk, a treasure hunt in green fields, a nature bazaar and an open-air playground in the hillside. All proceeds go to support support KFBG’s programmes for wildlife conservation, education and sustainable living.

When: Friday, 6 to Sunday, 8 December 2024
Where: Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Gardens
How much: $400/person and $1,200/team (2 to 4 people)
Booking: KBFG

Editor’s Note: This post was most recently updated by Anita Balagopalan.

Main image courtesy of Sassy Media Group with images of weekend events mentioned in the article, image 1 courtesy of Festive Korea, image 2 courtesy of Ocean Park, image 3 courtesy of Discover Hong Kong, image 4 courtesy of Government of Hong Kong Press Release, image 5 courtesy of CHAT, image 6 courtesy of Discover Hong Kong, image 7 courtesy of Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open via Facebook, image 8 courtesy of Bay Pickle, image 9 courtesy of Discover Hong Kong, image 10 courtesy of Hong Kong Palace Museum via Facebook, image 11 courtesy of Legoland, image 12 courtesy of Times Square, image 13 courtesy of LCSD via Chinese Cultural Festival, image 14 courtesy of Ngong Ping, image 15 courtesy of Ocean Park, image 16 courtesy of Hong Kong Disneyland, inage 17 courtesy of Skechers Summer Park via Instagram, image 18 courtesy of Sau Mau Ping Mall, image 19 courtesy of Pinkfong, image 20 courtesy of AIRSIDE, image 21 courtesy of Naked Flowers HK, image 22 courtesy of MTR HK, image 23 courtesy of Pirata Group, image 24 courtesy of Discovery Bay, image 25 courtesy of Hong Kong Disneyland, image 26 courtesy of New Harbour Race 2024, image 27 courtesy of HLG Kart Race, image 28 courtesy of Sai Yuen Camping, image 29 courtesy of Kadoorie Farms.

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Weekend Planner 4 – 6 October: Activities And Events For Kids And Families In Hong Kong

We’re into the last quarter of the year and our weekends are getting even more packed! This week is all about foodie adventures, fragrant flowers and sports. Find out what should be on your weekend agenda from Friday, 4 to Sunday, 6 October.

Things to do with kids in Hong Kong this weekend: Events, activities and promotions