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The new year means a whole new set of activities to do with the family! Mark down these dates for a fun-filled January!
We’re all geared up for 2023 here at Sassy Mama! With Chinese New Year coming early in January this year, we’re buying matching cheongsams and qipaos for ourselves and the kids, filling up lai see, and even planning a family trip to Chi Lin Nunnery! With kids’ going on school holidays again, we’re keeping them occupied with Chinese New Year camps. If you’re looking for more kids’ activities, there are live performances, flower markets, eco-friendly workshops and more!
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Chinese New Year Events For Kids
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Chinese New Year Events For Kids
LEGO® Prosperity Burrows Adventureland
Head to Citywalk, where LEGO® themed experiences and games await. Snap photos with a large rabbit-themed float and make wishes at the LEGO® wishing tree and colourful waterfall-wishing well. There will also be a pop-up selling the latest LEGO® products including limited-edition Chinese New Year sets and loads of other fun activities for the whole family.
When: Saturday, 7 January to Sunday, 5 February 2023
Where: Event Hall, Citywalk, 1 & 18 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
How Much: Free
Fantastic 6 at Victoria Harbourfront
This festive season, you’ll find Chinese New Year pop-up installations at six harbourfront sites. Stroll along the promenade in Kennedy Town, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Fortress Hill and Tsuen Wan for interactive games, lighting and CNY-themed artwork!
When: From Tuesday, 17 January 2023
Where: Victoria Harbourfront along Hong Kong island
How Much: Free
Wheel Of Good Fortune
Start the Year of the Rabbit with a blast on the Central Harbourfront. There will be family-friendly rides, Instagrammable installations and beautiful aerial and zodiac lantern displays. Make sure you book your spot online in advance as capacity is limited.
When: From Saturday, 14 January to Sunday, 12th February 2023; 12pm to 11pm
Where: Hong Kong Observation Wheel and AIA Vitality Park, 33 Man Kwong Street, Central, Hong Kong
How Much: Starting from $128 per person; family combo with entry for four people starting from $310
Booking: Zicket.co
Box Hill Chinese New Year Flower Market
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with shopping booths, a candy store, flower-arranging stalls and many more activities that the littles will love. The market will take place at Box Hill’s Ma On Shan campus where you’ll enjoy majestic sea views in a serene setting.
When: Thursday, 19 January 2023
Where: Box Hill, Ma On Shan Campus, G/F, Tower 10, Phase One, Vista Paradiso 2, Hang Ming Street, Ma On Shan, New Territories, Hong Kong
How Much: $128
Booking: Eventbrite
Contact: hello@boxhill.edu.hk, www.facebook.com/boxhill.edu.hk
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Carnival Of The Zodiac Family Concert
Violins, cellos and flutes abound. If your family enjoys live performances, this enchanting adaptation of Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals concert is reworked for Chinese New Year and is sure to keep the whole family entertained!
When: Saturday, 7 January 2023; 4pm to 5pm
Where: Hong Kong City Concert Hall, 5 Edinburgh Palace, Central, Hong Kong
How Much: Starting from $100
Booking: Premiere Performances
Contact: 9545 6851, www.pphk.org
Year Of The Rabbit Embroidery Exhibition
Feeling artsy in the new year? Head to the second-floor entrance of Ocean Terminal, Harbour City to check out Year of the Rabbit-themed embroidery artwork created by Japanese embroidery artist Mayuka Morimoto. You’ll also have a chance to make a wish for good fortune in the coming year!
When: Monday, 9 to Friday, 27 January 2023, 10am to 10pm
Where: Level 2, Entrance, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
How Much: Free
Contact: 2118 8666, www.harbourcity.com.
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Free Things To Do With Kids In Hong Kong
Toyota Dream Car Contest 2023
Spark your child’s creative talent at the Toyota Dream Car Contest 2023 competition, where they can simply submit their design of a dream car online, via mail or across all Toyota showrooms in Hong Kong for a chance to represent Hong Kong at the world contest and win exciting prizes!
When: Submission deadline Thursday, 16 February 2023.
Where: Submit your form and artwork to marketinghk@crown-motors.com, or across various locations in Hong Kong.
Contact: www.toyota.com.hk
AIA Vitality Hub Activities
Head over to AIA Vitality Hub where you’ll find an array of free wellness activities for the entire family! We’re talking family Capoeira, yoga and mindfulness for children, football for teens rugby for the little tots. Just remember to reserve your spot in advance!
When: Through January; various dates and times according to activity, refer to full schedule here.
Where: Hong Kong Observation Wheel & AIA Vitality Park, 33 Man Kwong Street, Central, Hong Kong
Booking: Eventbrite
Story Of Garbage Planet Workshop
Is one of your New Years’ resolutions to be kind to Mother Earth? Design Spectrum is hosting a workshop to teach kids how to use daily utensils and disposable packaging to create new and useful things. It’s suitable for kids 6 to 12 years of age, and they simply ask that each child be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
When: Saturday, 7 January 2023; 2pm to 3:30pm and 4pm to 5:30pm
Where: Room 710 and 711, Block A, PMQ, Central, Hong Kong
Booking: Eventbrite
Contact: 3793 8479, info@designspectrum.hk, www.designspectrum.hk
Things To Do With Kids In Hong Kong
Mosaic Art Workshop
If you’ve got an artsy one in the family, this mosaic art workshop might be the perfect activity! Open to kids over 4 years old, you’ll be able to develop your own mosaic design and create an original piece of artwork to take back with you as a souvenir!
When: Daily through January 2023; various time slots
Where: Aura Art Flat, 2E, Percival House, 83 Percival Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
How Much: $353
Booking: Klook
The World of Nickelodeon Hong Kong
The kids simply can’t get enough of Paw Patrol and we can only imagine the excitement they clearly can’t contain when they make their way to The World of Nickelodeon! Explore interactive play areas all dedicated to Spongebob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more. Go on a Jellyfish Hunt, join the Adventure Bay Fire Rescue, try The Ninja Challenge, and have the bounciest time ever at the Jungle Jump-a-thon.
When: Friday, 16 December 2022 to Sunday, 12 February 2023
Where: KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
How much: Starting from $168
Booking: Trip.com
Jumptopia Holiday Village
Still can’t get enough of Kiztopia? This much-loved indoor playground is making its way to Hong Kong Gold Coast – Jumptopia comes with five giant inflatables and a toddler-friendly play area. Each of the inflatables comes in different themes, from a space station to a sweet bakery shop and more!
When: Until Tuesday, 31 January 2023
Where: Gold Coast Square, Gold Coast Hotel
How much: Starting from $138 for one child and one adult
Booking: Klook
Contact: 2891 2037, www.kiztopia.com.hk
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The Grounds
Hong Kong’s well-loved entertainment space is back at AIA Vitality Park for a second season and is in full swing. Chances are you’ve booked yourself some tickets for your family or you’ve already been to one this year. There’s Toy Story and The Sound Of Music in the line-up for January with plenty more to come, so if you haven’t had the chance to book your tickets yet, now’s the time! Check out the latest line-up here.
When: From Thursday, 13 October 2022
Where: Hong Kong Observation Wheel and AIA Vitality Park, 33 Man Kwong Street, Central, Hong Kong
How much: $230 for a classic pod; $330 for a prime pod; $900 for a luxe pod
Booking: Zicket
Contact: www.thegroundshk.com
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En Voyage With Claude Monet Art Exhibition
Whether you’re a fan of Claude Monet or not (and whether your little ones know of his paintings yet or not!) this art exhibition is not one to miss. Making its Asian debut in Hong Kong from Thursday, 27 October, 2022 to Sunday, 15 January 2023, the immersive exhibition brings to life the Impressionism artist’s timeless paintings through music and lights. Visitors will also be able to enter a thrilling Virtual Reality (VR) tour of Monet’s house in Giverny through dedicated headset.
When: Thursday, 27 October 2022 to Sunday, 15 January 2023
Where: Cultural Plaza, West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong (Next to Xiqu Centre)
How much: $288 for adults; $238 per child; $692 for family tickets (two adult tickets and one child ticket); free for children under 4
Booking: Zicket
Contact: www.envoyage-monet.hk
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Places To Visit In Hong Kong With Kids
Chi Lin Nunnery
The cooler weather is perfect for planning a day trip with the family! Head to Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden to discover a piece of Chinese culture and religion. While you’re there, check out the vibrant community of Thai immigrants and workers in Little Thailand and don’t forget to visit the Kowloon Walled City Park!
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Family-Friendly Picnic Sites
Take advantage of the breezy weather (and perhaps fly a kite too!) and lay out your picnic mats and baskets at these grassy lands that we all love in Hong Kong. From places with a stunning view of the skyline like Tamar Park to those that offer a serene getaway such as Inspiration Lake, we’ve compiled our favourite Hong Kong picnic spots for some family fun under the sun.
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Family-Friendly Cycling Routes In Hong Kong
When the weather cooperates, the first thing we parents like to do is get the kids outside. Cycling is a great option for a day out with the whole family. Not only is it fun, but there is the added bonus of fresh air and exercise. We also know Hong Kong offers up some fantastic scenery, and bike riding is a lovely way to take in some new places you may not have already visited.
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