Looking to give your events calendar a boost, mama? Check out our roundup of the most fun for you and the kiddos over the next 7 days; it’s all here in Your Awesome Week!
Cinderella the Panto
A dream is a wish your heart makes when…you grab the kiddos in for an all singing, all dancing musical extravaganza! Heavily drawing from the classic Cinderella story that we all know and love, the Hong Kong Players are spicing up the plot and adding in new twists that are sure to entertain and delight. Set up to embellish a circus, the script is chock-full of jokes, fantastic music and of course, some good ‘ol fashioned fun and laughter. Cheer for the goodies, boo the baddies and have an all-rounded raucous time – panto-style.
When: Friday, 4 December – Monday, 14 December
Where: Udderbelly, Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Starting from $290. Get your tickets here or call 3128 8288.
Family 3D Printing Workshop
Learn to make your very own 3D projects created entirely from 3D printing, mama! Both you and the little ones will participate in a family-style workshop to try your hand at crafting amazing things using the latest 3D printing software. During the session you’ll learn to master the software, get creative with your ideas, and even whip up a unique Christmas decoration or two. Be sure to bring your laptops mama, so that you can continue to learn using the website’s online tutorials, tips and hints.
When: Saturday, 5 December, 9.30am-11am
Where: InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
How much: $200 per family of up to two children. Book your tickets or find out more here!
HandsOn Hong Kong presents International Volunteer Day 2015
Dive in and be ‘HandsOn’ by paying tribute to all of the city’s special volunteers who are striving to make a difference to the lives of those in need, mama. Join HandsOn for a family volunteering day and show your support for the community as you spend the morning taking care of the elderly and together, preparing gift packages and delivering them directly!
When: Saturday, 5 December, 9am-1pm
Where: Shek Kep Mei, Kowloon, Hong Kong (click here for more info!)
How much: $300 per adult and $200 per child
Il Mercatino – The Italian Market
With our diaries quickly filling up with a ton of holiday fairs, this is another you’ll definitely want to add to your list, mama! Expect an incredible spread of food from local Italian eateries, gorgeous fashion and designer brands and heaps of cool gifts to add to that Christmas haul (and the little ones’ forever growing stockings!) Best of all, 100% of the profits made at the bazaar will be going straight to the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital so be sure to splurge on treats and great eats! Ciao!
When: Saturday, 5 December, 10am onwards
Where: Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital, 12 Sandy Bay Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
How much: Free!