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 April
Discovery Bay Easter Egg Hunt on the Beach & Carnival — April 3-6
The Discovery Bay Easter Egg Hunt & Carnival returns for its 19th edition on 3 and 4 April at Tai Pak Beach, Discovery Bay. This popular family event invites children aged 3 to 10 to search for colourful Easter eggs and exchange them for prizes.
Participants receive a welcome goodies bag and can redeem found eggs for prizes, with special grand eggs offering higher-value rewards. The festival atmosphere continues with the Inflatable Funland at DB Plaza, giant Easter egg displays at DB North Plaza until 6 April, and creative workshops at the Toscana Sales Gallery.
When: April 3-6, 2026
Where: Discovery Bay
Tickets: Egg Hunt Pass Administration Fee at $298 per child. Visit the website for more details
Gold Coast Easter Eggventure Carnival — April 3-6
Families can join the Gold Coast Easter Eggventure Carnival from 3 to 6 April at Gold Coast Lawn. The event offers egg hunts for children aged 3 to 10 in age-specific sessions, with each child ticket including one hunt session, a game token, and an upcycling workshop.
Visitors can also try game booths such as Eggs-cavator, Giant Egg Roll Challenge, and Bunny Ring Throw, along with free access to the Egg Maze Playground. The carnival includes an Easter Market with handmade crafts and a kids-led minimarket on 4 and 5 April, plus food stalls and a relaxing Chill Zone.
When: April 3-6, 2026
Where: Gold Coast Lawn, Tuen Mun
Tickets: HK$220 (1 Child Ticket (Aged 3-10) + 1 Adult Ticket). Visit the website for more details
Go Park Sai Sha Easter Festival — April 3-7
The GO PARK Sports Easter Rush Carnival runs from 3 to 7 April 2026 at the GO PARK Sports Football Pitch with free admission. Highlights include four giant bouncy castles, dynamic game zones, and art workshops for painting Easter eggs and wooden eggs.
Bring your kids and join the Easter egg hunt to win rabbit gifts and sports vouchers, along with free group games such as roundnet, foot billiards, and rainbow parachute. A “Life in Four Frames” photo zone and interactive sessions with the rabbit mascot Go-Hop create memorable moments.
When: April 3-7, 2026
Where: GO PARK Sports Football Pitch, Sai Sha
Tickets: Free entrance; some games require tokens. Visit the website for more details
Kadoorie Farm And Botanic Garden Family Forest Eggscape — April 3-7
The Family Forest Eggscape at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden offers a nature-focused Easter activity from 3 to 7 April. Families with kids can use a discovery map to find eight stamps and restore the “Magic Egg” in exchange for a gift. The programme includes observing plants and animals, an Animal Encounters session, and a box of organic farm eggs upon completion. Part of the proceeds support the garden’s wildlife rescue work. Children aged 4-11 must be accompanied by a parent.
When: April 3-7, 2026 (except 4 April)
Where: Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Lam Kam Road, Tai Po
Tickets: HK$450 (1 Adult + 1 Child aged 4-11). Visit the website for more details
Hong Kong International Food Tasting Festival — April 3-7
Running from 3 to 7 April 2026 at HKCEC, the Hong Kong International Food Tasting Festival 2026 invites visitors of all ages to sample global flavours from almost 500 exhibitors, all under the umbrella of a “try before you buy” concept.
The massive Hall 1ABCD hall is divided into immersive zones, including the coffee‑focused Yum Yeah Market, the 1970s–80s inspired Meilok Store with nostalgic snacks and toys, and the Food and Fun Pavilion featuring popular cartoon‑character items.
Alongside the tasting stalls, you can also enjoy live music from the Sliver Mic Concert and carnival‑style games at The World of Whimsy Carnival.
When: April 3-7, 2026
Where: Hall 1ABCD, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai
Tickets: HK$10. Free admission for Senior Citizen Cardholders (JoyYou Card is not applicable), disabled persons, and children below 1 meter in height. Buy tickets on Klook
Paw Charity Harbour Cruise — April 6
Dog parents can join the Paw Charity Harbour Cruise on 6 April for a two-hour journey around Victoria Harbour. The cruise departs from North Point East Ferry Pier at 11:00 and returns at 13:00, passing landmarks including North Point, Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Central, West Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Hung Hom.
On board, families and their dogs can enjoy a pet play area, a pet market, and scenic photo spots. Proceeds after costs will be donated to the Hong Kong Animal Foundation to support its work.
When: April 6, 2026
Where: North Point (East) Ferry Pier, North Point
Tickets: HK$280 (one person with one dog), HK$480 (two people with one dog), with extra passengers priced at HK$200 each. Visit the website for more details
Hong Kong Sevens — April 17-19
Families are well catered for at the Hong Kong Sevens 2026, taking place at Kai Tak Stadium from 17 to 19 April. The spacious Fan Village includes a special kids’ area offering face painting, mascots, giant inflatables, and interactive sports activities. Children and parents can join beginner-friendly rugby sessions such as the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s All About Rugby and HSBC’s Try Rugby. Additional highlights include the colourful March Past, live entertainment, big-screen match viewing, and various food and drink stalls.
When: April 17-19, 2026
Where: Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak
Tickets: Single day tickets at HK$300 (Child Friday), HK$625 (Child Saturday), HK$625 (Child Sunday). Visit the website for more details
Hong Kong Reading Week 2026 — April 20-26
Hong Kong Reading Week is a public campaign run by Hong Kong Public Libraries to get more people reading through talks, workshops and family activities. In 2026, it takes place from 20 to 26 April under the theme Delight/LIBRARY, with around 470 events planned across the city.
When: April 20-26
Where: Across Hong Kong
Tickets: Most events are free, but some require registration. Visit HKRW’s website for details.
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
Cinema Day — April 25
Cinema Day will return to Hong Kong on April 25, with movie tickets across participating commercial cinemas priced at just HK$30 for all screenings that day. The citywide promotion forms part of the Hong Kong Popular Culture Festival and covers major cinema chains as well as selected VIP houses, though food and drinks will not be included for VIP screenings. Tickets will be available both online and at box offices, subject to each cinema’s sales arrangements.
When: April 25, 2026
Where: Participating cinemas across Hong Kong
Tickets: HK$30 per ticket. Available via cinema box offices and online ticketing platforms. Visit the website for more information
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.
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: March 27-May 31, 2026
Where: AIRSIDE, Kai Tak
Tickets: Free entry
Luminous Lexicon: Light and Symbol — Now until May 3
This free immersive exhibition at Cyberport Arcade reinterprets stained-glass art through light, colour and projection. Inspired by myths, symbols and constellations, the indoor show features medieval-style windows, a Gothic corridor, aurora-inspired lighting, star-beast projections and glowing floral displays. Drawing on visual themes linked to places such as Beijing and Dunhuang, it offers a family-friendly art experience in Pok Fu Lam.
When: Now until May 3, 2026
Where: Cyberport Arcade, Pok Fu Lam
Tickets: Free admission. Visit the website for more event info.
Upcoming Family-friendly Events in Hong Kong
PokeFest 2 — May 1–3
Hong Kong’s Pokémon fan festival will return to D2 Place this May with a bigger edition timed with the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebrations. PokeFest 2 will feature expanded trading booths, a “The Collectors’ Stories” exhibition showcasing more than 100 rare items worth over HK$10 million, and on-site grading support from major international companies.
Celebrity fans including reality show winner TELLER, Jacky, ViuTV artists Melody, Ash and Dixon, alongside popular card YouTuber Kenneth K, will appear at the festival.
When: May 1–3, 2026, 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: 2/F THE SPACE and 7/F THE UPPER STAGE, D2 Place ONE, 9 Cheung Yee Street, Lai Chi Kok
Tickets: HK$30 standard; HK$150 Premium Pass; free for children under 4. Pre-sale platform to be announced.
Bun Carnival — May 10, 24, 25
The annual Bun Carnival returns to Cheung Chau from 12 April to 25 May 2026. Training sessions and the selection contest for the Bun Scrambling Competition will take place on 12 April and 26 April respectively. On 10 May, the Climbing Carnival at Pak Tai Temple Playground offers families a chance to experience traditional customs through creative workshops and interactive games. Children can enjoy fun bun tower climbing, stall games, handicraft making, and variety shows. The grand finale, the Bun Scrambling Competition, will be held on the evening of 24 May.
When: May 10, 24, 25, 2026
Where: Pak Tai Temple Playground, Cheung Chau
Tickets: Free entry. Visit the website for details and ticketing
Chinese Culture Festival 2026 — June-September
Chinese Culture Festival 2026 returns June to September with 55 events around Hong Kong. Families can mix ticketed shows with free activities. Look for exhibitions, library displays, story theatre sessions, workshops and public carnivals, plus selected film screenings. Stage highlights include Lady White Snake and Acrobatic Spectacle of Ancient Tang. Check dates by venue and plan ahead for popular sessions early.
When: June to September
Where: Across Hong Kong (cultural venues, libraries and community locations)
Tickets: Available via URBTIX for paid events as some events are free
Website: www.ccf.gov.hk
CATS The Musical — August 6-16
CATS The Musical returns to Hong Kong from 6 to 16 August at the Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre. Based on T.S. Eliot’s poems and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the family-friendly show follows a tribe of Jellicle cats as they gather for the Jellicle Ball, where one cat is chosen for rebirth. Featuring spectacular dance, music, and colourful costumes, the performance is presented in English with Chinese surtitles.
When: August 6-16, 2026
Where: Grand Theatre, Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon
Tickets: From HK$388 (Non-Peak Days: Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday evening), or from HK$488(Peak Days: Friday to Saturday and Sunday afternoon). Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted. Visit the website for details and ticketing
Audi Football Summit 2026 — August 7
This summer, families can head to Kai Tak Stadium for a rare chance to watch FC Bayern Munich take on Aston Villa in Hong Kong. As part of Audi Football Summit 2026, the pre-season showcase is likely to appeal to children, teens and parents keen on live sport, with the added draw of seeing international football stars at the city’s flagship event venue.
When: August 7, 2026
Where: Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak Sports Park
Tickets: To be announced. Visit the website for more details
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