Hello Reader!

Happy Mother’s Day weekend everyone! Whether you’re treating mum to something special or just looking for ways to tire out the kids (same thing, really), this weekend has a lovely mix of free activities, outdoor dirt and one very cute pizza party. Let’s get into it.

1. Quarry Bay: Books For Love @ $10 Charity Book Sale & Storytelling The charity book sale is back at Taikoo Place with 320,000 pre-loved books across 14 categories. It’s basically treasure hunting for bookworms — kids can dig through picture books while you sneak off to the novels section. Plus there is a mix of Chinese and English free story-telling sessions throughout this and next weekend! If you're going for the story-telling, register in person at ArtisTree (1/F Cambridge House, Taikoo Place) from 12:00 noon onwards on 7 May 2026 (online tickets are sold out!). 7–10 May & 14–17 May, 12pm–8pm (10 May closes 7pm) More info​

2. Sai Ying Pun: Fire Engines Day Free entry and a guaranteed hit with vehicle-obsessed kids. The Fire Services Department is putting on game booths, sea rescue demos, fire truck displays, and more at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park. Educational AND exciting — plus you might finally learn how to properly use a fire extinguisher. 10 May (Sun), 10am–4pm More info​

3. Lantau: Children in Permaculture — Mother’s Day at Ark Eden A proper outdoorsy one. Head to Ark Eden for hands-on activities with soil — making clay bricks, painting with rocks, planting in the garden. It’s messy, muddy, and exactly what kids need. Bring a change of clothes. $450/child, $550/adult. 10 May (Sun), 10am–3pm More info

4. Cyberport: Pizza + Plants Workshop @ SEED by Farmacy Kids snip basil from a smart farm lab, top their own dough, then watch it blast in a real Neapolitan oven (chef handles the hot bit — fair). They get a chef's hat and apron, a sticker-decorated pizza box, a soft drink, and a HK$150 SEED voucher. Indoor farm plus outdoor waterfront park = contained chaos zone for the under-12 crowd. Ages 4+; under-12s need a grown-up, who makes a pizza for free too. Stay after for 15% off lunch, tea, or dinner. HK$411.24/child, advance booking only via WhatsApp +852 4459 2392. More info​

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Cheers, Lulu (@unaestheticmom42)