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Hello Reader Happy Mid-Autumn Festival weekend, everyone! The moon is full, the lanterns are lit, and Hong Kong is absolutely glowing right now. This is genuinely one of the best weekends of the year to be out with kids β fire dragons, 3,000+ international lanterns, and so many free things to do. Let's get into it. 1. Causeway Bay: Tai Hang Fire Dragon DanceThe legendary 67-metre fire dragon studded with 72,000 incense sticks is BACK. The iconic live performance happens around Tai Hang (best viewing spot is Wun Sha Street) & will extend to Victoria Park on Friday night at 10.30pm (caveat, probably way past your kids' bed time). This is bucket-list Hong Kong β genuinely spectacular and totally free. Get there early for a good spot.
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2. West Kowloon: WestK Picnic FestThe Art Park lawns are hosting their annual Picnic Fest with market stalls, music on the grass, picnic rentals, and family workshops. This weekend has a Seasonal Night Light Workshop on Saturday 26th (5:45-7pm) and a Botanical Ceramics Workshop on Saturday 26th (2-3pm). Perfect for a lazy afternoon sprawl with harbour views. Bring a mat or rent one onsite.
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3. East Kowloon: Instrument Petting Zoo at EKCCThe Metropolitan Youth Orchestra is hosting an Instrument Petting Zoo at East Kowloon Cultural Centre on Saturday the 27th. Kids get to try out real orchestral instruments β think tiny hands on cellos and French horns. It's hands-on, and a great way to see if your kid has a hidden musical calling (or just likes making noise).
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Saturday, 3-6pmπ²$280π Detailsβ
4. Sheung Wan: "Five Elements" Children's Arts & Tech Musical TheatreThis one's a bit different β a 3-in-1 immersive experience combining a Sheung Wan city walk, a Mozart-inspired musical performance, and an interactive exhibition. Kids use a passport to unlock clues at 30+ heritage spots, then watch a show about the Five Elements with live music. It's running all weekend at Sheung Wan Civic Centre. Tickets around $340, but there's a family bundle deal, Cantonese only!
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Sat-Sunπ²340+π Detailsβ
5. Mid Autumn Festivities If you have a lantern obsessed kid, aside from the Victoria Park Lantern Festival, other mid-autumn festivities you might want to check out are Lantern Street in Yuen Long, Blue House in Wan Chai as well as Lee Tung Avenue's LED fire dragon performance on Friday from 8.30-9.15pm. βοΈβοΈβοΈ Sharing is caring - forward this to a fellow parent friend who's looking for weekend ideas or tell them to sign up with their own email here! πππ Hit reply if you have any ideas for events / activities to include, or if I did a great (or π©) job with this week's recommendations π° DISCLAIMER: To keep this sustainable, I do sell ad space. It'll be clearly marked and I try to get a discount for this community as well, thanks for your support β€οΈ Cheers, Lulu (@unaestheticmom42) |
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