Discover exciting activities and events for children in Hong Kong with our weekly updated guide, tailored for families. Whether you’re looking for an engaging weekend activity or spend special family moments, we’ve curated some of the best family events in Hong Kong, from exhibitions, festivals, and other activities dedicated to the little one(s).
Family-friendly Events in Hong Kong This March
Ponies on Parade — March 7, 8 and 15
Tai Kwun transforms into a storybook setting as Ponies on Parade reunites Shetland ponies with the site’s historic grounds. Inspired by 1890s archival photographs showing horses once roaming these grounds, you and your kids are invited to see, gently touch and snap photos with thesem family-friendly ponies. Part of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse celebrations, it promises a memorable urban escape for all ages.
When: March 7, 8 & 15 , 2026
Where: Tai Kwun, Central
Tickets: HK$80 for two persons, includes HK$50 Tai Kwun e-voucher. Buy tickets on the website
HELLO PANDAS: The Panda’s Space Journey – Chasing Dreams in the Galaxy — Until March 10
Cute pandas blast off into outer space at HELLO PANDAS: The Panda’s Space Journey – Chasing Dreams in the Galaxy. Perfect for a family outing, the carnival brings together cute characters with aerospace elements, featuring art installations, interactive robot dog activities, an aerospace knowledge zone and a creative market.
When: February 27 – March 10, 2026
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazzas, Tsim Sha Tsui
Admission: Free. Visit the website for more information
Air Giants – The Cats that Slept for a Thousand Years — March 19-April 7
Cat lovers, come visit this playful outdoor installation featuring not one but three giant inflatable robotic cats. Arriving at WestK from March 19 to April 7, visitors can stroke them or lean against their soft bodies and watch tails twitch or hear gentle purring. Created by UK art studio Air Giants and originally commissioned by Manchester Museum, the giant cats are designed to welcome kind human companionship as they doze.
When: March 19 to April 7, 2026
Where: Harbourside East Lawn, Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the website for more information.
WestK FunFest — March 19-April 12
WestK FunFest comes back with interactive performances, outdoor installations, and hands-on activities for families. Held across Art Park, Freespace, and the Xiqu Centre, the festival features local and international programmes designed for children and parents to enjoy together. Families can also benefit from special family package discounts and multi-show ticket deals. Visit the website for more package details.
When: March 19 to April 12, 2026
Where: Art Park, Freespace, and Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District
Tickets: Check individual programme on the website for ticket information.
Hong Kong Flower Show — March 20–29
Hong Kong Flower Show 2026 offers families a colourful outdoor experience combining gardens, flowers, and hands-on activities in Victoria Park. Alongside large floral displays and themed garden scenes, the programme includes drawing and photo competitions, interactive games, workshops, and guided tours suitable for children. With wide open spaces, music performances, and recreational activities running throughout the day, the show provides an easy-going outing for parents looking to mix play, learning, and fresh air.
When: March 20–29, 2026
Where: Victoria Park, Hong Kong
Tickets: HK$14
Central Yards Edible Art Fair — March 26-April 5
A brand-new sensory event arrives in Hong Kong as Central Yards Edible Art Fair transforms Central Harbourfront into an interactive playground of art and flavour. Designed for all ages, the experience showcases ten galleries inspired by movements from Impressionism to Neo-Pop, each paired with imaginative edible creations. Expect jelly balloon dogs, edible ribbons and optical illusion pastries in a setting framed by the harbour skyline.
When: March 26 – April 5, 2026
Where: Central Harbourfront Event Space
Tickets: From HK$256 (adult) and HK$120 (child). Visit the website for more info and ticketing
Pokémon Trading Card Game Art Exhibition — March 27-May 31
AIRSIDE in Kai Tak is hosting a free Pokémon Trading Card Game art exhibition from 27 March to 31 May 2026. The display brings together 72 large-format artworks from the Mega Evolution card series, so visitors can see the illustration details up close. It also includes artworks connected to the Mega Evolution expansion pack Ninja Spinner, plus a feature area highlighting Mega Greninja ex trading cards.
When: 27 March to 31 May
Where: AIRSIDE, Kai Tak
Tickets: Free entry
Spring Storybook Festival Presents ‘The Paper Bag Princess‘ — April 25-26
The Paper Bag Princess lands in Hong Kong as part of Spring Storybook Festival 2026, offering a fresh take on the traditional fairy-tale formula. Over 50 minutes, Princess Elizabeth’s world is wrecked by a dragon, and she sets off wearing only a paper bag, relying on sharp thinking and comic moments to get the upper hand. This version moves at a quick, family-friendly pace while spotlighting self-belief, bravery, and the choice to step outside the roles others try to assign.
When: Saturday 25 April (2PM); Sunday, 26 April (11AM)
Where: The Hive Studios, 8/F Cheung Hing Industrial Building, 12P Smithfield, Kennedy Town
Tickets: HK$350 (general admission); HK$900 (family bundle: 3 tickets)
Ongoing Kids-Friendly Events in Hong Kong
Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums — Until August 31
The highlighted exhibition brings over 3,000 years of history to Hong Kong in the city’s largest exhibition of Egyptian artefacts to date. In addition to admiring monumental statues of Merenptah, Shepenwepet II, and Iunit up close, you can explore multimedia displays such as a projection-mapped restoration of a colossal Tutankhamun statue. A total of 250 precious artefacts from seven leading museums in Egypt, including the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the Luxor Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art, as well as recent archaeological discoveries from Saqqara, will be featured. Family-friendly workshops let children create jewellery, pyramid models, and even their own cat temples.
When: November 20, 2025 – August 31, 2026
Where: Gallery 9 and public atrium areas, Hong Kong Palace Museum, West Kowloon
Tickets: Standard admission from HK$190; workshop and tour registration available via HKPM website.
Upcoming Family-friendly Events in Hong Kong
Mega Ice Hockey 5 — April 23-May 9
The 2026 Ice Hockey 5’s returns to Mega Ice as Asia’s largest ice hockey tournament, bringing together 80 competitive and recreational teams from around the world. Spanning 16 action-packed days, the event features both youth and adult divisions, making it a thrilling and family-friendly sporting experience. With fast-paced matches and an energetic crowd atmosphere, it’s a great chance to support local talent and international teams right here in Hong Kong.
When: Youth Division: April 23 – May 2, 2026; Adult Division: May 4 – 9, 2026
Where: Mega Ice, L10 MegaBox, Kowloon Bay
Tickets: Free. Visit the website for schedule updates
Looking for more things to do in the city? Take a look at the following guides:
- The best things to do in Hong Kong
- The best free things to do in Hong Kong
- The best things to do at night in Hong Kong
- The best tourist attractions in Hong Kong
- The best events for all in Hong Kong
- The most beautiful places to visit in Hong Kong
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