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).
A Disney Christmas — November 15, 2024-January 1, 2025
During this year’s end-of-year celebrations at Hong Kong Disneyland, the festive spirit extends beyond Main Street, U.S.A. and Fantasyland to World of Frozen, which will host its first-ever Christmas celebration. Revel in the return of Disney Christmas traditions such as the Disney Christmas Live in Concert!, Mickey and Friends Christmastime Ball, A Holiday Wish-Come-True Tree Lighting Ceremony, and more. Ring in 2025 with Disney Pals by joining the New Year’s Eve countdown party in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams, which will kick off with the “Momentous” nighttime spectacular, after which Disney Friends will then take the stage to count down towards the new year while fireworks and drones fill the night sky.
When: November 15, 2024-January 1, 2025
Where: Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island
Tickets: From HK$639. Buy tickets on Klook.
Peter Pan The Panto — November 29-December 1, 2024 & December 5-8, 2024
HK Players Panto is giving audiences the chance to join Peter Pan, Wendy, and the gang on a thrilling new adventure in Neverland! Be entertained as Peter Pan battles his nemesis Captain Hook and Hook’s hapless pirate crew. Can Peter and Wendy prevail with the help of their feisty fairy friend Tinkerbell, elegant Dame Fishy Nets and the Lost Children? Expect all the classic panto magic: outrageous humour, audience participation, exciting stage combat, with thrilling dance moves and dazzling songs from a live band.
Holiday Bricktacular — November 29, 2024-January 5, 2025
Join Legoland Discovery Centre Hong Kong’s festive celebrations by participating in two special Christmas activities and receive limited-edition gifts in the bargain. Explore the three designated sets of LEGO® Christmas scenes here, and find the unique secret hidden within each set. You can also take part in the Build to Give initiative by building heart-shaped LEGO® creations, posting pics on social media, and displaying your work on the exhibition cart. Don’t forget to check out the LEGO® Christmas town!
When: November 29, 2-24-January 5, 2025
Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Hong Kong, Shop B131-133 B1, K11 MUSEA Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Tickets: From HK$233. Book tickets on Klook.
Kids Fun Run 2024 — November 30, 2024
The 400,000 square feet Saiyuen Camping Adventure Park will be ground zero for a series of family-friendly races featuring various obstacle courses, totaling 400 meters in length, for children to enjoy off-road racing. Participants can also have fun crossing multiple relaxed and interesting obstacles on the grassland, and participate in over 10 different outdoor activities — think RC model boat racing, soccer pool, and disc golf.
When: November 30, 2024
Where: Saiyuen Camping Adventure Park, Cheung Chau, DD CC Lot 12
Tickets: From HK$320 per child, HK$70 per adult (early-bird offer until August 31)
African Kidz Club — November 30, 2024
The African Kidz Club is a monthly gathering for children aged 13 years and younger so they can participate in educational and fun activities to learn about African culture. This month’s edition will feature ingatinga Painting, eco-friendly musical instrument making, and a storytelling tribute to commemorate the holy month of Shona. There will also be a dinner at the end of the day, which will include African dishes.
When: November 30, 2024
Where: Africa Center Hong Kong, 191 Woosung Street 8/F Breakthrough Centre, Jordan
Tickets: Free admission. Dinner from HK$80.
Kadoorie Farm Nature Walk & Treasure Hunt — December 6-8, 2024
Gather your family, friends or colleagues to walk through the forest on the premises of the Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Gardens. Choose from the relaxed 4km route to enjoy the harmony of nature or take on the 8km advanced route to test your endurance and determination. Participants will also have the chance to take part in a fundraising competition and win great prizes.
When: December 6-8, 2024
Where: Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Gardens, Lam Kam Road, Lam Tsuen
Tickets: HK$1,200 for 2-4 people. Sign up here.
Sparkle Wonderland: A Festive Gala — December 6, 2024-January 5, 2025
Arcade@Cyberport is teaming up with Kiztopia Hong Kong to host the first Jumptopia Sparkle Wonderland: A Festive Gala, which will combine indoor and outdoor fun this Christmas. The gala will feature attractions like giant inflatable castles, interactive game areas, laser lights and dazzling visuals, outdoor winter snowfall scenes, Christmas workshops, and more. So don’t miss out on this abundance of entertainment experiences!
When: December 6, 2024-January 5, 2025
Where: 100 Cyberport Road, Telegraph Bay
Tickets: From hK$61. Buy tickets on Klook.
Go Panda! Fest HK — December 7-26, 2024
Hong Kong will be in the grip of panda fever next month when 2,500 panda sculptures will make appearances at four locations across the city. The sculptures, which will come in eight unique designs, will move to various locations — Avenue Of Stars, Ngong Ping 360, Ocean Park Hong Kong, and Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park — and are a tribute to the current global giant panda population numbers.
When: December 7-26, 2024
Where: Across Hong Kong
Tickets: Free admission
Creative Journey · Infinite Discovery — December 12, 2024-February 14, 2025
Find out what makes Tsuen Wan and Sha Tau Kok unique with this two-month-long event that will bring seven large-scale artworks to these neighbourhoods. The highlights will be the world’s first inflatable fountain in Tsuen Wan Park, a bamboo display wrapped around a cluster of trees at Shing Mun Country Park, and a floating installation at Sha Tau Kok pier. You can also sign up for cultural walks, cycling tours, upcycled plastics eco-art workshops, and a creative virtual cinematography experience.
When: December 12, 2024-February 14, 2025
Where: Various locations in Tsuen Wan and Sha Tau Kok
Tickets: Free admission. Click here for information on workshops and tours.
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In Exhibition — From December 16, 2024
Airside is paying tribute to the hit film Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In by exhibiting replicas of sets from the movie in the terminal. Visitors will be greeted by a neon ‘Kowloon Walled City’ sign on the roof of the double-storey installation before they enter 6 zones that are callbacks to key scenes in the film — the Barber Shop, Tea Stall, Plastic Flower Workshop, Home Appliance Stores, Attic, and Back Alley.
When: From December 16, 2024
Where: Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak
Tickets: Free admission
The Snowman and The Bear — December 21, 2024
Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman and The Bear are two heartwarming Christmas adventures about a young boy’s snowman that comes to life and a young girl who embarks on a starry night bear ride. The films are set to animated film and enchanting music by Howard Blake. Watch them on the big screen as the City Chamber of Hong Kong performs the orchestral score with young solo singers and storytellers.
When: 2:30pm & 5:30pm, December 21, 2024
Where: Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin
Tickets: From HK$240. Buy tickets on URBTIX.
FunKids Free to Run 2025 — January 1, 2025
FunKids is hosting a parent-child track and field competition for families with kids born between 2016 and 2022. There will be individual runs and hurdle events, as well as parent-child events — think parent-child relays, and mom-and-daddy personal 60m events. The day will be divided into two sessions: 9am-2pm (for kids born from 2020-2022) and 2:30pm-5:30pm (kids born from 2016-2019). Each participant will receive a certificate of participation.
When: January 1, 2025
Where: South China Sports Association Jockey Club Sports Complex, 88 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay
Tickets: HK$180 per person. Register here.
Christmas displays — Now until January 2, 2025
It’s that time of year when festive displays pop up across Hong Kong to make sure that everyone gets a good dose of holiday cheer. Several malls and districts have set up everything from massive trees and European-inspired townships, to snow shows and installations of beloved animated characters. Have a look at our list of best Christmas displays and decorations in Hong Kong where you can make winter memories and get Insta-worthy clicks of them.
When: Now until January 2, 2025
Where: Across Hong Kong
Tickets: Depends on the venue.
Meet Santa Claus — Now Until January 2, 2025
Celebrate the most wonderful time of year by meeting the epitome of Christmas: Santa Claus! Jolly old Saint Nick will make appearances across the city at malls and district celebrations to spread joy through the city. Schedule family meet-and-greet and photography sessions with Santa at malls, or hang out at outdoor displays until Santa turns up! So get that Christmas wish list ready and tell Santa all about it!
When: Now until January 2, 2025
Where: Across Hong Kong
Tickets: Depends on the venue.
KidsFest 2025 — January 22-February 23, 2025
KidsFest is making its 2025 return with four theatrical productions for kids. The line-up for the festival includes an exciting adaptation of the award-winning The Smeds and The Smoos by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, as well as the retelling of The Way Back Home, which follows the adventures of a lost boy and an alien. The other plays are The Lion Inside about a tiny mouse with big dreams, and the multi-award winning 13-Storey Treehouse.
When: January 22-February 23, 2025
Where: Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai
Tickets: From HK$275. Buy tickets on Cityline.
Disney on Ice — February 6-9, 2025
Disney on Ice is coming back to Hong Kong next year for 10 magical shows with fan-favourite characters who will skate to popular numbers from beloved Disney movies. The experience will showcase world-class ice skating, iconic music, and stunning costumes that the entire family can enjoy. The forthcoming shows will be based on the theme ‘Find Your Hero’ during which hosts Minnie and Mickey Mouse will invite spectators to embark on adventures with a host of plucky characters. The cast of characters will include Mirabel and The Family Madrigal, Moana and Maui, Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Rapunzel from Tangled, and Elsa and Anna from Frozen.
When: February 6-9, 2025
Where: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai
Tickets: From HK$150. Buy tickets on HK Ticketing.
MTR 45th Anniversary Themed Train — Now until December 2024
Take a trip back in time, courtesy the retro MTR train that’s plying on the city’s urban lines. MTR is celebrated its 45th anniversary when the rail corporation launched a 45th Anniversary Themed Train on its urban lines in August that will run until the end of 2024. The train has all the features of its first-generation counterparts — a white front with the old MTR logo, vintage-style interiors, and the old ‘bubble’ handrails.
When: August 22-December 2024. Check the schedule here.
Where: MTR Urban Lines
Tickets: Standard MTR fares
Floating World — Now Until February 2, 2025
Tokyo- and London-based artist duo A.A.Murakami present two interlinked, immersive installations that offer an otherworldly experience. ‘Beyond the Horizon’ reveals an environment of floating bubble clouds, and ‘The Passage of Ra’ traces the journey of physical fog rings travelling into the digital realm. The presentation further develops the duo’s pioneering concept of ‘Ephemeral Tech’, in which innovative technological research is used to reimagine primordial origins and to speculate possible future scenarios.
When: August 31-February 2, 2025
Where: The Studio, B2, M+, West Kowloon Cultural District, 38 Museum Drive, Kowloon
Tickets: Free admission
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