June Activities: 5 Places We’re Taking The Kids This Month

Goodbye spring, hello summer! We’ve rounded up some perfect activities for the kids (and the kids at heart) this June.

School’s almost out and that means you need to think of lots of things to do and places to be for the entire summer holidays. So we’ve got your kids’ activities covered, whether you have tiny tots or teenagers. With everything from concerts and theatre performances, to Father’s Day activities and even an ANI-COM exhibition, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained during the school break!  

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Off the page and straight to the stage! The classic children’s book by Eric Carle has been turned into a piece of live action theatre and will be performed right here in the city, as a way of celebrating 50 years of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Featuring 75 puppets from other Eric Carle stories such as Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks and The Very Lonely Firefly, it’s sure to be a hit for both kids (aged 2 and above!) and adults alike. It’s an hour long with no interval, so make sure potty breaks are taken beforehand!

When: Thursday, 6 June to Sunday, 9 June 2019
Where: The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Drama Theatre, 1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: $195 to $435; various discounts available
Contact: 2547 7150, [email protected], www.aba-productions.com

Immerse yourself (and your little ones) in the wonder of live classical music at Good Music For Kids. The conductor, Teresa Cheung, aims to take you on a journey to find out how people and animals express their thoughts and emotions through classical music and make it fun again! Suitable for kids from ages 3 to 6 years old, there’s no such thing as being too young when it comes to experiencing music. With timeless classics like “If You’re Happy And You Know It”, the kids are bound to have a hand clapping and feet stompingly good time!

When: Friday, 14 June 2019 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, 15 June 2019 at 2:30pm and 5:30pm
Where: Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $260 to $360 for adults; $130 to $180 for full-time students and children above 3 years
Contact: 2836 3336, [email protected], www.hksl.org

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We already know the kids love running around the Wise Kids playroom, but join them for the coming weekends to make Dad a heartfelt Father’s Day gift. The arts and crafts table will be set up to give kids the chance to make presents ranging from badges to mobile phone carriers.

When: Saturday, 8 June to Sunday, 9 June and Saturday, 15 June to Sunday, 16 June 2019; 90-minute sessions from 9:30am to 5:30pm
Where: Wise Kids, 20/F, Genisis, 33-35 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
How much: Free with admission to the Wise Kids playroom. 90-minute session admission $198
Contact: 2989 6298, [email protected], www.wisekidsplayroom.com

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For the first time ever, The Superdudes by Stevie Nicholson (a global award-winning sensation) is flying into the city for a series of superb VIP performances. Parents, rest assured that these superheroes are child-friendly, non-violent and a whole lot of fun! It’s highly engaging and interactive, fit for the whole family. After the performance, each child will receive a copy of The Superdudes and a meet-and-greet photo op for the fam (all-inclusive!).

When: Saturday, 22 June to Sunday, 23 June 2019; showtimes at 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm
Where: 4/F, The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong
How much: $400; tickets available from Ticketflap
Contact: [email protected], www.ticketflap.com

Parents of teens mark your diaries! ANI-COM & Games Hong Kong (ACGHK to those in the know) is back again at the HK Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event is packed with a huge selection of animation, comics, games, collectibles and toys, not to mention performances and activities to keep everyone entertained throughout the day.

When: Wednesday, 26 July to Sunday, 30 July 2019
Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How Much: $35, tickets available on site and in advance at 7-11 and Circle K convenience stores
Contact: [email protected], www.ani-com.hk