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Looking for things to do in Hong Kong with kids this October? Hong Kong is packed with family events, exhibitions and activities to fill your weekends.
Welcome to October! Make way for those slightly cooler, crisp autumn mornings we’ve all been craving and with two public holidays this month giving us some glorious extra time off, the Hong Kong event season is officially gearing up! Whether you’re looking forward to scenic waterfront picnics and family fun days, or you’re ready to get active with one of the many family-friendly fun runs happening around town, the city is bursting with energy.
And, of course, it wouldn’t be October without Halloween! Spooktacular events are completely taking over the city, bringing everything from villainous theme park parties to trick-or-treat trails and night markets.
Grab your calendars and get ready to plan some epic days out. Here is our roundup of the best things to do in Hong Kong with kids this month!
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Sassy Mama’s Top Picks Of Things To Do With Kids This October
New Things To Do With Kids In Hong Kong
Celebrate Halloween In Hong Kong
Free Things To Do With Kids In Hong Kong
Even More Things To Do With In Hong Kong With Kids
Plan Ahead — Events And Activities To Book In Advance
Editor’s Note: This post is being regularly updated. Know a great event? Let us know — [email protected]
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Sassy Mama’s Top Picks Of Things To Do With Kids This October
Pink Walk 2026 – Dress In Pink And Walk For A Cause At The Peak
Here’s an excuse to dress the whole family in pink, get outdoors and support a wonderful cause! The Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Walk 2026 is taking over The Peak this October, with a scenic 3.5km charity walk that’s manageable for little legs (and four-legged family members too!). It’s all about raising awareness of breast cancer and supporting the Foundation’s vital work in screening, patient care and research. Go all out with your pink outfits – there are Best-Dressed Pink Awards up for grabs, including prizes for kids and pets! There’ll also be face painting, goodie bags and plenty of community spirit. Register by Friday, 16 October to join the fun.
When: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 8:30am to 1pm
Where: Peak Road Garden, The Peak
How much: From $380 per person for individuals and small groups; $330 per person for organisations and large teams; $230 per person for school groups (including teachers, students and guardians)
More information: Pink Walk 2026
Read More: Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundations’s Pink Walk 2026
New Things To Do With Kids In Hong Kong
**NEW** Museum Of Illusions Opens At The Peak
There’s a brand-new reason to head up to The Peak this autumn! Museum of Illusions is opening its first Hong Kong location at Peak Galleria — and it’ll be the largest of its kind in Asia! Expect over 50 interactive exhibits designed to mess with your eyes, balance and sense of perspective, including an Infinity Room, Ames Room and dizzying Vortex Tunnel. There’ll also be Hong Kong-exclusive installations, including a “Ding Ding” tram-inspired Reversed Room and an optical illusion set inside a dim sum restaurant. Part science, part photo opportunity and very much hands-on, this is set to be a fun one for curious kids and grown-ups alike.
When: Opening soon
Where: Shop G03, 101–103 & 105, Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Road, The Peak, Hong Kong
How much: Adults – $188; Children (under 3-13) – $148; Family (2 adults, 1 child) – $468
More information: Museum of Illusions Hong Kong
**NEW** Hong Kong Ma Wan Park Noah’s Ark – Whole new world of play, sport & learn
Noah’s Ark has had a serious upgrade! Head over to Ma Wan for an indoor cosmic playground featuring a Space Bouncy Castle, slides and a ball pit. Grown-ups and older kids can take to the courts and try padel or pickleball (guided by international coaches!). Plus, coming this October, kids can try career role-play missions (think flight attendant and astronauts) and DIY fluorescent art workshops!
Sassy Mama Tip: Take advantage of the Buy 1 Get 1 Free sale online (including dining coupons and game tokens).
When: Open daily; 10am to 6pm
Where: 33 Pak Yan Road, Ma Wan
How much: From $79 (check online for flash sale offers)
Contact: Noah’s Ark Hong Kong
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**NEW** Disgusting Food Museum – AIRSIDE, Kai Tak
Grab a vomit bag and head to the new Disgusting Food Museum at AIRSIDE! Come prepared to push your boundaries as you explore over 80 controversial delicacies from around the world. It’s a novel experience, set to test your senses while encouraging you to re-think cultural biases (as the token Aussie on the team I’m looking squarely at that Vegemite jar!) and the future of sustainable food. Brave souls can even sample some of the exhibits at the interactive Final Bite Tasting Bar!
When: Until Thursday, 26 November, 2026; Monday to Thursday — 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Friday to Sunday and public holidays — 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Where: GATE33 Gallery, 3/F, AIRSIDE, Kai Tak, Kowloon
How much: Standard adult tickets start at $68, with discounts available for kids, seniors and groups. Children aged 3 and under enter free with a paying adult.
Book tickets: Klook
**NEW** Studio City Stardust – Immersive 4D flying experience in Macau
Level up your next Macau trip at the brand-new 4D flying adventure zone. Studio City Stardust has just launched, taking families on a multi-sensory aerial journey. Hop into motion seats that tilt, rise and simulate high-speed flight through cinematic landscapes with wind, fog, scent and 3D sound. The first adventure on offer? A journey into an ancient world inhabited by dinosaurs!
Good To Know: Kids must be between 100cm and 195cm tall to ride, and under 12s need an adult.
When: Daily, 12pm to 8pm
Where: Level 2, West Wing, Studio City, Macau
How much: $150 (standard), $135 (Melco Beyond members), $120 (hotel guests) all in MOP
Contact: Studio City Macau
Read More: Things To Do In Macau With Kids
Celebrate Halloween In Hong Kong
Spooky season has officially landed, and Hong Kong is going all out for Halloween in 2026! Beyond classic villainous fun at Disneyland’s Halloween Time celebrations and wild thrills at “The Grave Rave” Halloween at Ocean Park, the entire city is turning into a massive playground with cross-district street parties, free festive tram and open-top bus rides and endless trick-or-treating. Head over to our complete guide to Halloween in Hong Kong for all the best family-friendly events around town!
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Free Things To Do With Kids In Hong Kong
Fire Safety Fun Day In Wan Chai – Fire Engines, Rescue Demos And Dress-Up Fun!
Calling all little firefighters! Head to Wan Chai for a free afternoon of fire safety fun, complete with fire engines and rescue equipment on display. Kids can watch firefighting and first aid demonstrations, explore interactive information booths and even dress up in firefighter uniforms for a photo opportunity. It’s a fun chance to meet Hong Kong’s everyday heroes while picking up some important fire safety tips along the way.
When: Saturday, 17 October 2026, 1pm to 4:30pm
Where: Southorn Playground Football Pitch, 130–150 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai
How much: Free!
More information: Hong Kong Fire Services Department
ADHD Awareness Week 2026 – Free Family Fun And ADHD Education Carnival
Get moving, have fun and learn more about ADHD! Organised by Let’s Talk ADHD, this free, two-day education carnival aims to raise awareness and celebrate different ways of thinking and learning. Bring the kids along for karate board breaking, floor curling, robot races and interactive games, while parents can explore ADHD workshops, expert talks and support groups. This year’s theme, Move Your Mind, Own Your Brain, puts the spotlight on the benefits of physical activity for ADHD, making it a great opportunity to learn, connect and help build a more understanding and inclusive community.
When: Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 October 2026, 11am to 6pm
Where: Fortune Metropolis, Hung Hom (MTR Exit C2)
How much: Free!
More information: Let’s Talk ADHD
Weave and Shout! At CHAT — Get Hands-On With Art At The Mills
This is one art exhibition where kids definitely don’t need to keep their hands to themselves. Weave and Shout! at CHAT invites families to touch, play and add to the artworks, with oversized school-inspired installations, colourful weaving and sound-making activities designed to turn everyday stress into something a little more playful. Kids can climb inside a giant school shoe, scribble on classroom desks and send tennis balls through tubes to trigger different sounds, while a huge bamboo structure evolves as visitors weave, knot and plait recycled fabrics into it.
Sassy Mama Tip: While you’re there, stop by Seed to Textile 2026: Open Studio, where visitors can try Indian block printing, make patterns with stamps and explore the links between textiles, nature, movement and Indian culture through hands-on activities.
When: Saturday, 18 July to Sunday, 25 October, 2026; 11am to 7pm, closed Tuesdays
Where: CHAT, 2/F, The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan
How much: Free!
More information: CHAT
The Power Of Play — Arcade Games, VR Mazes And Robotic Challenges
Put down the controller? Not this time! CityUHK’s free interactive exhibition takes families through 5,000 years of gaming, from the ancient Egyptian board game Senet to arcade machines, esports, Minecraft and virtual reality. Kids can navigate a VR maze, explore playable installations and team up to control industrial robotic arms in a collaborative ball-tossing challenge. Along the way, the exhibition considers how games inspire creativity, learning and teamwork. Educational, hands-on and air-conditioned? That’s a school-holiday win.
When: Now until Sunday, 25 October, 2026; 11am to 7pm, Tuesday to Sunday; closed Mondays
Where: The Indra and Harry Banga Gallery, 18/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
How much: Free
Register: Advance online registration required
Meow-cation — With Cats, We Connect At DX Design Hub
Discover how design, community, and feline charm come together at DX design hub in Sham Shui Po! Co-curated by the Hong Kong Design Centre and Art Dreamers, “Meow-cation — With Cats, We Connect” celebrates local culture through a giant cat installation dressed in a patchwork coat crafted entirely from fabrics, buttons, and zips sourced from Sham Shui Po’s markets.
Created alongside local students and designers, the exhibit features ceiling projections of rescue cats awaiting adoption, an interactive personality station where kids can discover their “cat persona”, and engaging textile workshops. While you’re there, check out the adjoining “Browse and Found in Sham Shui Po” exhibition to explore 3D scans of over 200 nostalgic everyday objects from the neighbourhood.
When: Daily (except Tuesdays), until Monday, 2 November; 11am to 7pm.
Where: The Square (G/F) and The Box (1/F), DX design hub, 280 Tung Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How Much: Free!
Contact: DX Design Hub
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Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX) returns to Victoria Harbourfront
Catch world-class music, dance and theatre right on our doorstep as the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo returns! The expo kicks off with four consecutive evenings of free sunset performances along the Victoria Harbourfront. Find us there on Thursday, 8 October enjoying a very special open-air concert curated by the World Youth and Children Choral Artists’ Association. Then we’re booking tickets to City Reverie, an impressive blend of contemporary dance and acrobatics.
When: Tuesday, 6 to Sunday, 18 October; Free “Open Prologue” outdoor performances — Tuesday, 6 to Friday, 9 October, 4:30pm to 7:30pm.
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza & Studio Theatre, East Kowloon Cultural Centre and various partner venues across Hong Kong
How much: Free admission for outdoor harbourfront shows; ticketed performances from $180
Contact: HKPAX Open Prologue schedule. URBTIX for ticketed events
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Arts In The City: Revisit Tai Hang Workshops & Guided Tours
Immerse your family in local heritage with “Arts in the City: Revisit Tai Hang,” an engaging series of hands-on workshops and neighbourhood walking tours. Set in the quiet lanes of Tai Hang, creative kids can build miniature Fire Dragons, mould paper-mâché mythical creatures, or blend their own natural incense. Meanwhile, the guided walking tours walk families through the area’s storied past and striking architectural landmarks.
Sassy Mama Tip: Suitable for children aged 8 and above. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
When: Select dates from Saturday, 19 September to Sunday, 25 October; workshop and tour times vary
Where: Art Circle Atelier, 35 Sun Chun Street, Tai Hang
How Much: From $120
Contact: Klook
Link Hong Kong Open 2026 Jockey Club Fan Village – Fanling
Experience “un-fore-gettable” family fun at the Link Hong Kong Open’s Jockey Club Fan Village. Kids will love the Sports Zone’s mini putt and foosball, or playing oversized classic games like Jenga. The Create Zone offers face-painting and a chance for kids to craft personalised phone charms. With bouncy castles, roving jugglers, balloon twisters, and food stalls, it is set to be a super-fun sporty day out.
When: October 22 to 25, 2026, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where: The Hong Kong Golf Club, Fanling
How much: Free admission on Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23; Weekend passes (Saturday AND Sunday) are $300; Day passes (Saturday OR Sunday) $200. Children under 18 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Contact: www.thehongkongopen.com
Design Ah! Experience The Wonder Of Everyday Design — Interactive family-friendly exhibition at M+
Ever wondered who designed the everyday things we use without thinking — from chopsticks and toothbrushes to buses and traffic lights? M+’s latest family-friendly exhibition, Design Ah! Experience The Wonder Of Everyday Design, invites kids and grown-ups to look at ordinary objects in a whole new way. Expect hands-on games, immersive audiovisual installations and plenty of playful “aha!” moments across 21 interactive stations, all designed to spark curiosity about how design shapes our daily lives. Inspired by the much-loved Japanese children’s educational TV programme Design Ah! neo, this is a brilliant one for curious kids who love to touch, try, explore and ask “why?”.
Sassy Mama Tip: Children under 12 must be supervised at all times, and some popular interactive stations may have queues during peak hours, so go early if you can!
When: Now until Sunday, 10 January 2027; Tuesdays to Thursdays and weekends, 10am to 6pm; Fridays, 10am to 10pm; closed Mondays
Where: Main Hall Gallery, G, M+, West Kowloon Cultural District, 38 Museum Drive, Kowloon
How Much: Standard tickets, $190; concessions, $100; kid and adult combo tickets from $250; children ages 6 and under free.
Tickets: Grab tickets here
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Godzilla, Anime & Mythical Monsters Take Over M+
M+ is launching its epic new exhibition this month, Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia. Bringing over 400 famous works together under one roof, the exhibit explores how Asian fantasy has become a global phenomenon. Pop culture fans will love seeing cult favourites like Godzilla, Astro Boy and Ultraman, and you can also check out original drawings from Cardcaptor Sakura as well as stunning anime background paintings.
Sassy Mama Tip: If you have little ones under 6, they get in for free.
When: Saturday, 17 October, 2026 to Sunday, 4 April, 2027
Where: West Gallery, M+, West Kowloon Cultural District, 38 Museum Drive, Kowloon
How much: Standard tickets $190; Concessions $100; Kid & Adult Combo tickets from $250 (1 adult + 1 child aged 7–11). Free for children aged 6 and under
Contact: M+ Museum
Plan Ahead — Events And Activities To Book In Advance
Pocari Sweat Run Fest 2026 — Family Fun Run
Get the family moving at Pocari Sweat Run Fest 2026, where the new 1km GO FUN Team Obstacle Run is made for parents and kids to tackle together. This non-raced challenge is open to teams of two to four, with family teams requiring at least one adult and one to three kids aged 6 or above. There’ll also be wellness workshops, sports-themed games and festival fun on the day. Online registration is open now, with early-bird pricing available until Thursday, 16 July, so sign up soon if you want the best rates.
When: Sunday, 15 November, 2026; 1km obstacle run time slots from 12pm
Where: Charles K. Kao Auditorium Plaza, Hong Kong Science Park, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
How much: 1km GO FUN Team Obstacle Run from $360 to $380 per person; early-bird rates from $310 to $330 per person
Enter: Click Here
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Hong Kong Disneyland Magic Run Fest
Hong Kong Disneyland’s popular annual 10K Weekend has grown into the all-new Magic Run Fest! This family-friendly running festival offers themed races designed for participants aged 3 and above, winding through iconic park lands including World of Frozen, Toy Story Land, and Tomorrowland. Disney friends and Pixar pals line the routes to cheer on runners, making it a fun day out for serious runners and casual joggers alike. Every registered participant receives a Disney-themed runner’s pack (including a themed event T-shirt and running bib) and a commemorative finisher’s medal upon completing the race.
Race Lineup:
Zootopia 10K: Challenge yourself alongside Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in either the timed Race Group or casual Fun Group.
Pixar 5K: Run alongside Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and The Incredibles.
Duffy and Friends 3K: A sweet, cheerful run ideal for younger kids and fans of Duffy and his pals.
Frozen 3K: Journey through Arendelle as Elsa, Anna, and Olaf cheer you on from the sidelines.
Sassy Mama Tip: Don’t forget to dress up! Participants are encouraged to wear Disney-inspired outfits to enter the “Disney-Style Runway Awards” for a chance to win prizes.
When: Saturday, 28 and Sunday, 29 November 2026 (public registration close on Sunday, 27 September 2026)
Where: Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
How Much: HK$680 per runner (Note: Race registration does not include Park Admission Tickets)
Contact: Hong Kong Disneyland Magic Run Fest
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical – Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Step into a world of pure imagination with the Broadway hit Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! This spectacular live theatrical adventure brings Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s story to life with dazzling stagecraft, magical illusions, and larger-than-life characters. Families will love hearing iconic songs alongside an incredible original score. Grab your golden tickets soon, as the show has just been extended for eight final performances!
When: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 to Sunday, 6 December, 2026 (newly added final shows run from December 1 to 6)
Where: Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
How much: From $388
Contact: www.charliemusicalhk.com
Tickets: URBTIX or Zicket
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Pokémon RUN 30 Hong Kong At Hong Kong Science Park
Calling all Pokémon trainers! The Asian finale of the Pokémon RUN 30 tour is landing at Hong Kong Science Park, bringing an action-packed weekend of family fun. Families can take on a 2km non-timed obstacle run featuring grass, fire, and water gym challenges, complete with 60 Pokémon photo ops along the route. After crossing the finish line, the excitement continues at the Pokémon Carnival with giant 6-meter Pikachu inflatables, a lively Pokémon parade, character meet-and-greets, a pop-up store, and interactive game zones for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Nintendo Switch, and Pokémon GO!
When: Saturday, 23 and Sunday, 24 January 2027; 7:15am to 4pm (Public registration opens Tuesday, 1 September 2026)
Where: Hong Kong Science Park, Pak Shek Kok, New Territories, Hong Kong
How Much: Individual runner — $600; Family Pair (1 adult and 1 child) — $1,150
Contact: Pokémon RUN 30 Hong Kong
