What’s New In The 852: 7 Hot Picks For Sassy Families This November

Free ice cream, new hiking trails and kids’ books are all new in Hong Kong this month!

Christmas and the festive season might be just around the corner but there’s a lot already going on around Hong Kong. In between shopping at holiday fairs and finding the best Christmas decorations to adorn our trees, we’re checking out these fantastic new fashion openings, kids’ clothing ranges and quick beauty styling options!

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Hong Kong Island Coastal Trail Challenge

There’s a new hiking trail in town! The 65km coastal loop of Hong Kong Island is made up of eight stages and is set to become as iconic as the Dragon’s Back. Along the way, you’ll take in the city’s greenery, heritage and stunning coastal scenery. Step your hike up a notch by signing up for the Coastal Trail Challenge. Simply register in either the Leisure or Racing categories and grab yourself a goodie bag as well as your chance to pick up some great prizes.

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Gurudwara Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple Reopens

If you’ve driven down Queens Road East, chances are you’ve noticed the scaffolding around this historic site (the original temple was established in 1901!). Now, the bamboo is down and the Gurudwara Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple is ready to welcome visitors through its doors. Across the four floors, you’ll find a registered kindergarten, library, Punjabi language classrooms and support for the broader community through accommodation for new arrivals to the city and a free community kitchen for those in need. Keep your eye out for upcoming Red Cross blood donation drives as well as youth sports and cultural activities.

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K!BO Apple Kicks And K11 Pop Up

We’ve long been fans of K!BO’s recycled leather shoes — this editor’s sneakers certainly got her comfortably through pregnancy and beyond! So, when a new line made from upcycled waste was announced, we had to see it for ourselves. Indeed, each pair of these unisex shoes is made from repurposed apple waste (left over from the juicing industry — who’d have thought?). You can buy them online, from various stockists throughout Hong Kong, or at the brand’s pop-up store in K11 MUSEA.   

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Prized, by Ms Erica with artwork by Erin Hung

The Hong Kong Dignity Institute has partnered with artist illustrator and mental health advocate Erin Hung to release a gorgeous new children’s book with a poignant message. The story follows the tale of four animals (based on Silaiwali dolls from a New Dehli-based NGO), who must accept their differences and come together as a team. Parents will appreciate the themes of self-compassion and embracing individual differences to turn them into strengths.

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Celebrate Passion’s 10th Anniversary With $10 Dishes

That’s right, on Tuesday, 8 and 22 November one of our favourite patisseries and cafés Passion will be putting its most popular dishes on the menu for just $10! Pick yourself up a delicious La Boule Chocolate Pistache Pastry, a Tarte aux Citron or even a satisfying Chicken Tikka Sandwich or Beef Bolognese — all for a bargain.

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K11 MUSEA’s Pets Garden

The gorgeous harbour view Bohemian Garden on the 7th floor of K11 MUSEA has been taken over by our furry friends! The Pets Garden is a collaboration between K11 and British outdoor lifestyle brand Barbour, which have teamed up to create an inclusive park for animals with a variety of different pet-friendly facilities.

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Free Ice Cream Thanks To Love, Bonito

If you find yourself strolling the streets of Kowloon, keep your eyes peeled for the Love, Bonito ice cream truck! From now until Wednesday, 9 November, members of the LBComunnity+ can redeem a free soft-serve and pick themselves up a 10% discount voucher. It’s all to celebrate the opening of Love, Bonito’s new pop-up in Langham Place.

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