πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ HK Family Activities 18-19 July + GRUFFALO GIVEAWAY RESULTS πŸŽ‰


Hello Reader

Summer's officially in full swing and honestly? This weekend's lineup is chef's kiss. From watermelon picking to creative day camps, there's something for every flavour of family. Let's dive in. PS Gruffalo giveaway results at the bottom!

1. Wan Chai: Hong Kong Book Fair + Sports & Leisure Expo + World of Snacks

Three expos, one ticket, maximum chaos β€” in the best way. The Book Fair is a Hong Kong summer rite of passage, and kids under 3 get in free. Pro tip: hit the Sports Expo for hands-on activity booths, then reward yourselves at World of Snacks.
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πŸ“… Until 21 July, 10am πŸ’²Adults $30, kids $10 πŸ‘‰ Details​

2. Fan Ling: Zen Organic Farm Watermelon Festival

Pick your own "Sweet Core" watermelon at this first-ever fest! The day includes a farm tour, visiting their black sheep, organic salad, and drinks, and add-ons like pizza-making available. Sunday only, and spots are limited.
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πŸ“… Sunday, 11:30am–4pm πŸ’²<12 yo: $250, >12yo: $280 πŸ‘‰ ​​Details

3. Tsuen Wan: Siu Hei’s Musical Journey

Part of the International Arts Carnival, this Cantonese family show by "One Table Two Chairs" is a gentle, imaginative production turning Tang poetry into songs, perfect for ages 4+. Tsuen Wan Town Hall is easy MTR access, and a lovely air-conditioned escape if the heat gets to you.
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πŸ“… Friday-Sunday, various timeslots πŸ’²$240 πŸ‘‰ Details​

4. Sham Shui Po: BYOB #2 – Bring Your Own Book @ Thy Lab**

A chill, intergenerational afternoon for book-loving families. Bring a book, browse Thy Lab's rare archive sale, and enjoy music floating around. Open mic vibes, community hangs. Free, no RSVP needed. Older kids (and parents) will especially dig this. PS - less family vibes but theres also a very cool bring-your-own-beamer exhibition going on at SSP on Friday evening here!
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πŸ“… Sat-Sun, 1-7pm πŸ’²Free! πŸ‘‰ Here ​​​​

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πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ Hit reply if you have any ideas for events / activities to include, or if I did a great (or πŸ’©) job with this week's recommendations

✨✨✨ Gruffalo giveaway!!! Gavin Maxwell and Shuvam Mishra - please drop me an email for your free tickets!

Cheers, Lulu (@unaestheticmom42)

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Honest, unaesthetic, occasionally useful β€” from an SG mom in HK.

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