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 — 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...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader Happy summer holidays, everyone! The International Arts Carnival has officially kicked off as with summer holidays and ALL the free activities that come along with it. Let's go! 1. Sai Kung: Po Lam Fire Station Open Day This is the good stuff — fire trucks, rescue dog demos, escape room games, and kids get to climb all over the vehicles. Free entry, no booking needed, just show up and let them live their firefighter dreams. If you're feeling adventurous, you can even combine it...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader Big weekend ahead — we've got a brand new exhibition opening, cheap clothes, and tons of ponies! Let's get into it (: 1. West Kowloon: Design Ah! Exhibition Opens at M+ The NHK award-winning kids' show finally gets its first overseas exhibition, and it's a proper interactive playground. 21 stations exploring everyday actions like walking, eating, and sitting — all designed to make kids go "ohhh THAT'S why chopsticks are shaped like that." Under 6 is free, and there's a family...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader Thankfully this weekend there's much more going on in HK than last weekend - no guarantees on the weather though. Right now Saturday is looking drizzly and Sunday is looking rainy - but part of me actually prefers that to the blazing hot 38 degree weather earlier last week! 1. Kowloon Park: Chinese Cultural Heritage Day at Heritage Discovery Centre This is the big one. Two full days of free activities including pitch-pot games, badge-making, dress-up with Han dynasty exhibits,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader If I'm being honest - there doesn't seem to be that much going on this weekend 🥹 aka - time to bring out the faithful standbys and some of last week's events that are still going on this weekend! 1. Wan Chai: SummerFest@WanChai Free harbourfront fun - you know how much I like free haha! Details on their IG are still pending but last year's carnival looked super fun! Open all weekend. I definitely want to check this out soon before summer holidays start proper! 📆 Sat & Sun,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
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 Beauty If 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...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy long weekend, everyone! Buddha’s Birthday falls on Sunday, so you’ve got three whole days to fill. This week’s picks lean heavily into Hong Kong’s best cultural traditions — bun towers, floating parades, island markets. Let’s go! 1. Cheung Chau: Bun Festival & Piu Sik Parade This is THE weekend for Cheung Chau. The famous Piu Sik parade — where kids in elaborate costumes “float” through the streets on hidden steel frames — kicks off around 2pm on Sunday (24 May). Expect mini...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey parents! This weekend is absolutely stacked — we’ve got Dr. Seuss on stage, affordable art that kids can actually touch and a dose of authentic Hong Kong culture. Let’s dive in. 1. Wan Chai: Affordable Art Fair 2026 Don’t let the name fool you — this is surprisingly kid-friendly. They’ve set up a dedicated Art Loop Children's Art Tour every hour (lasts 30minutes) and there are hands on print making, painting and creative workshops. They also have a "Family Morning" session if you want a...
2 months ago • 2 min read
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 —...
3 months ago • 1 min read