Your September kids activities sorted!
In between play dates this September our weekends are going to be packed with lots of great kids activities. First, we’re going to hit the beach for some fun and games from the team at Minisport. Then it’s time to head to the theatre to see worldwide smash hit Matilda The Musical* and inspire young Einsteins at the Wow! How? Science Show. What kid doesn’t like to get their hands dirty? There are two great events on, the Messy Play Carnival for infants and toddlers and the HK Community Composting workshop for your mini eco-warriors (best to start them young!).
*Editor’s Note: This event has been postponed until further notice. Refund procedures will be announced shortly. For further info, please contact [email protected].
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Like the sound of a day at the beach while someone else entertains the kids? This mama does! The Minisport team is hosting monthly Beach Games at Repulse Bay. Let the coaches lead your little ones through treasure hunts, water balloon games, team-building exercises, sandcastle building and more. This one is for kids aged 3 to 9 years, there must be an adult guardian present at the beach and you’ll need to bring along a hat, sunscreen, towel, water and a change of clothes (there’s no swimming involved but they will get sandy!).
When: 2pm to 3:30pm and 4pm to 5:30pm, Saturday, 7th September
Where: Repulse Bay Beach
How much: 1 child – $250, 2 children – $450, 3 children – $600
Contact: Minisport, [email protected], 6183 7084
Food waste is a huge problem worldwide. Fortunately, it is something we can do something about, starting with our own kitchen habits. Join HK Community Composting to learn all about different composting options in Hong Kong. They’ll let you in on all the secrets to composting in small spaces, whether on your balcony, rooftop, or even just a small space in your apartment. Get the kids involved and teach them about a more sustainable future.
When: 1pm to 3pm, Saturday, 7 September
Where: Discovery Bay Multi-Purpose Hall, G/F Discovery Bay Office Centre, 2 Plaza Lane, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
How much: Adults – $100, kids under 12 – $50
Contact: HK Community Composting
*Editor’s Note: This event has been postponed until further notice. Refund procedures will be announced shortly. For further info, please contact [email protected].
Based on the beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl, Matilda The Musical has taken both London’s West End and Broadway by storm, winning more than 86 international awards! Don’t miss its Hong Kong debut this September, featuring an original score by Tim Minchin, a razor-sharp script by Dennis Kelly and staging by director Matthew Warchus. Follow the adventures of this extraordinary little girl who dares to take a stand and challenge those above her!
When: Friday, 20 September to Sunday, 6 October
Where: Hong Kong Academy Of Performing Arts, Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
How much: VIP – $1,045, A Reserve – $845, B Reserve – $595, C Reserve – $445; discounts for students and family packages available
Contact: HK Ticketing
Trying to get your kids excited about science? Let the experts do it for you at the Wow! How? Science Show. For over one hour little ones will be awed by more than 17 different experiments, many of which couldn’t be done at home or school. Expect it to be loud, colourful, entertaining and very, very exciting – there may even be an explosion or two! This one is for kids aged six and above.
When: Various times, Saturday, 21 September and Sunday, 22 September
Where: 5/F, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queens Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
How much: $355 to $485
Contact: Wow How Show Hong Kong
The world’s largest Messy Play Carnival is about to land in Hong Kong for the first time! Messy play is all the rage right now and for good reason. It lets children develop their little senses and have bucket loads of fun at the same time. From touch, sound, taste, smell to sight, your little ones will have a range of free exploration around the venue to stimulate all the senses.
This one is best for infants and toddlers, sessions last two hours and you’ll definitely need a change of clothes afterwards. Expect to get messy!
When: Various times, Friday, 27 September to Sunday, 29 September
Where: Star Hall, Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How much: Parent/child combo – $480 (admits 1 child and 1 parent), extra child – $380, extra adult – $120
Contact: HK Ticketing
Featured image courtesy of Getty, image 1 courtesy of Limor Zellermayer on Unsplash, image 2 courtesy of Markus Spiske on Unsplash, image 3 courtesy of Matilda The Musical, image 4 courtesy of Wow! How? Science Show, image 5 courtesy of Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash.