HK Family Activities for this weekend **30–31 May**
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Hello Reader It is BOILINGGGGGG - for me that means time to hide in the shade although I am equally imagining lots of families heading to the beach (; With that in mind, I'm keeping my recommendations strictly AC only - don't hate! 1. TST: Kid friendly HK Ballet's The Sleeping BeautyIf you've been waiting for the right moment to introduce your littles to ballet, this is it. Vladimir Malakhov's lush production has gorgeous costumes, Tchaikovsky performed live by the HK Phil, and according tot he programme its genuinely suitable for ages 3+. (Pro tip: the 2:30pm matinees on Sat/Sun are more toddler-friendly than evening shows.)
📆 Fri 7:30pm; Sat & Sun 2:30pm & 7:30pm 👉 More info
2. West Kowloon: M+ Family Drop In: Imagination PlaygroundGiant foam blocks, zero instructions, maximum chaos — exactly what kids need. It's free, no registration required, and runs in 40-minute drop-in sessions. The Forum space is air-conditioned and forgiving of loud children. Get there early for the first slot. (Yes, I mentioned this before but its hot and I've seen videos trending on IG and it looks damn fun so excuse me!)
📆 Sunday sessions start from 1:30pm–4:30pm 👉 More info
3. Wan Chai: Hong Kong Comic ConThree days of comics, anime, TV and pop culture at HKCEC. It's big, it's loud, and kids who are into any fandom will lose their minds. Expect queues and crowds, but also expect your child to remember this for years. I can totally picture my kid just going wah at all the costumes 😆 (Tickets from $158.) 📆 Fri-Sunday 👉 More info 4. Central: Green Liveable City at HK City GalleryAn oldie but a goodie - fully air conditioned, fully free, centrally located and honestly suitable for kids of all ages. See your kids drawings come to life, places to jump and torch lights to shine at digital frogs. Ok, it's better than I write. Did I mention it's FREE? Pop by Maxims for dim sum after, or the library is just round the corner too!
📆 Open 10-7pm on weekends (closed on Tuesdays) 👉 More info
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