Malvern College & Malvern Preschool — From 2.5 to 18 years old

Malvern’s schools are offering a wide range of summer camps in Hong Kong this year for children aged 2.5 to 18, combining fun, learning, and discovery across different age groups. Whether your child is taking their first steps into group activities or looking to challenge themselves academically, there’s something thoughtfully designed for every stage.

At Malvern College Hong Kong, the Multi-Activity Summer Camp by Camp Beaumont runs from 30 June to 25 July for children aged 5 to 12. Younger campers (5–7) enjoy a playful “magic” programme, while older ones (8–12) dive into sports, outdoor games, and team-based challenges. Students aged 12 to 16 can join Oxbridge Inspire at Malvern, a week-long academic camp with small-group tutorials in STEAM, Economics & Finance, or Humanities, running across three weeks in July. For those aged 14 to 18, the Cambridge Horizons Programme takes students to the UK for a fully residential experience at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, blending academic study with cultural exploration.

Over at Malvern College Pre-School, younger children aged 2.5 to 4 can join the Multi-Activity Summer Camp by Camp Beaumont from 7 July to 1 August. Held in the mornings at both Coronation Circle and Island West, the sessions include themed adventures like Animal Expeditions, Mini Science Labs, and Teddy Bears’ Picnics in a warm, nurturing environment perfect for little explorers.

Dates: 30 June – 1 August 2025 (varies by programme)
Location: Tai Po, Yau Ma Tei, Sai Ying Pun, and Cambridge (UK)
Price: Varies by programme
Contact: Malvern College Summer Camps | Malvern Preschool Summer Camps

Guidepost Montessori — Up to 12 years old

This summer, Guidepost Montessori invites children across Asia to spark their imagination and sense of wonder through hands-on discovery, creative play, and meaningful connections. With camps in Hong Kong, Bali, and Mainland China, every child can find an adventure that inspires.

At The Cosmic Adventure camp (2 July–1 August) in Hong Kong, children up to 6 years old will explore life on Earth and beyond through hands-on activities, storytelling, creative crafts, science discoveries and sensory experience, fostering curiosity and empathy about our universe.

Children aged 6–12 can join Exploring the Five Elements Camps at the Academy of Innovation Primary School. Inspired by the elements Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, the camp features hands-on projects, dynamic experiments, and themed activities that spark creativity and curiosity.

Families seeking international experiences can explore the Bali Adventure Camp at AYANA Bali, which provides children aged 3-6 years old with blended activities with weekly themes including exploration of Balinese heritage, immersive journeys with nature, from farm to table, and learn about marine life and conservation, or Mandarin Immersion Camps in Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Xi’an, enriching your child’s Mandarin learning and cultural appreciation for the cities with rich histories.

Dates: June 30-August 29, 2025
Location: Hong Kong (Causeway Bay, Chai Wan, Discovery Bay, Kennedy Town, Mid-Levels, Pok Fu Lam, Repulse Bay, Sai Kung and Academy of Innovation Primary School), Mainland China (Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Xi’an) or Indonesia (Bali).
Price: Varies by programme
Contact: Website | WhatsApp | admissions@guidepost.hk | +852 9126 6211

Ark Eden — Ages 5-11 years

Set in the beautiful hillside of Mui Wo, Ark Eden’s magical summer camp is designed for children aged 5-8 and 9-11. With a focus on nature-based activities, kids will engage in stream netting, orienteering, soil science, and hiking to Silvermine Waterfalls. The trained staff ensures personalised care with a low 1:8 child-to-adult ratio, creating a safe and fun environment for children to thrive.

Dates: June 30 to August 22, 2025
Learn more: arkedenonlantau.org

Asia Adventure Sport — Ages 5-16 years

Dive into a summer of FUN with Asia Adventure Sport’s epic outdoor adventure camps! From canyoning and coasteering to giant SUP, forest school, and sports, these thrilling activities promise to challenge kids aged 5-14. Teens (13-16 years) can take on adrenaline-pumping adventures in their own summer camps. With everything from camp crafts to games and water-based fun, there’s something for everyone!

Dates: July 7 to August 15, 2025
Learn more: asiaadventuresport.com

Baker & Bloom — Ages 3-18 years

Take your pick from reading and writing, creative writing, math, STEM, public speaking and debate courses. You can also book one-on-one coaching sessions or form your own group of 3–6 students for a tailor-made class that suits your child’s interests, schedule, and learning needs.

Dates: June 23-August 15, 2025
Learn more: bakerandbloom.com

Debate Hong Kong — Ages 7-13 years

This intensive 5-day course is perfect for children under 11 who want to boost their public speaking and debating skills. Whether they love to speak and need an outlet, or are still finding their feet, the programme builds confidence while encouraging kids to think critically about global issues.

Dates: June 30-July 25, 2025
Learn more: debatehk.com

Fencing Master — Ages 3-16 years

Feeling inspired by Cheung Ka-Long, the first Hong Kong fencer to win two Olympic golds? Join the action by signing up for fencing camps led by two-time Olympian Lau Kwok Kin, the head coach of these sessions. The 5-day camps welcome kids of all experience levels at age 6-16, and there’s a separate BB level one for ages 3.5-5.5.

Dates: July 21-25; August 11-15, 2025
Learn more: hkfencingmaster.com

Garden House — Ages 1-7 years

Each week of these five-day camps will revolve around a different theme, such as cooking, baking, gardening, and water-based activities. There will also be special events, such as Tie-Dye and Field Day. Families can choose between half-day and full-day schedules, and opt for two, three or five days a week.

Dates: July 14-August 15, 2025
Learn more: gardenhouse.edu.hk

Harry Wright — Ages 4 months to 18 years

Boost your child’s swimming skills with the professionals! This program offers tailored classes for children aged 4 months to 18 years, ranging from infant aquatic programs to learn-to-swim and competitive training with Olympian coaches. No matter the level, your child will learn this lifelong skill with expert coaching!

Dates: July 2 to August 31, 2025
Learn more: harrywright.com.hk

M+ Museum — Ages 1-7 years

M+ Museum invites children aged 6 to 8 and their parents to explore creativity through the theme ‘The Everyday Alchemist’. Over three days, engage in workshops led by artist Margaret Chu and M+ Educators, using unconventional materials to create installations. Through gallery explorations and hands-on activities, children will learn to think like artists and view the world from fresh perspectives.

Dates: July 18-20; July 25-27, 2025
Learn more: mplus.org.hk

Newton Show HK — Ages 3-12 years

This camp provider from Singapore has three interactive science summer programmes. Sign up for The Superhero Science Camp, featuring physics experiments like Spider-Man’s web challenge; the Harry Potter Wizarding Camp, where science activities are inspired by spellbinding experiments and potion-making; and the hands-on Mad Summer Science Camp, with explosive experiments like liquid nitrogen ice cream and self-inflating balloons.

Dates: June 2-August 29, 2025
Learn more: newtonshow.hk

Studio Starlit — Ages 4-14 years

The magic of theatre will come alive for young minds, courtesy stage productions of Homebound Adventure for 4-7 year olds and Peter Pan for 8-14 year olds. Children will play parts in these plays, and will act in ticketed shows at the end of each of these camps.

Dates: July 5-12; August 2-9, 2025
Learn more: starlitvoice.com

The Mixing Bowls — Ages 4-14 years

Get your little bakers excited for a fun and educational summer! This summer camp teaches kids aged 6-9 and 9+ the art of baking, from essential kitchen skills to math, science, and creativity. Each week, they’ll make dishes like Bibimbap, Tiramisu, Dim Sum, and more.

Dates: June 16-August 15, 2025
Learn more: themixingbowlhk.com

Treasure Island — Ages 5–14 years

Treasure Island offers various summer camps, including surfing camps for ages 5-9 and 9-13 with lessons, beach safety, and ocean education. Younger kids can also enjoy Summer Adventure Camps with raft-building and paddleboarding, while older kids (10-14) take part in Extreme Camps with kayaking, coasteering and overnight expeditions.

Dates: June 16 to August 22, 2025
Learn more: treasureislandhk.com

YiFan Camps — Ages 4-12 years

Interested to learn Mandarin? YiFan’s summer camp focuses on speaking Mandarin through weekly themed activities like art, science, sports, and cooking. Children aged 4-12 are grouped by Mandarin level, with activities designed to encourage teamwork and language development in a screen-free, interactive environment.

Dates: July 7 to August 22, 2025
Learn more: yifancamps.com

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Africa Center — Ages 2-13

Africa Center Hong Kong’s Afro Multi-activity Easter Camp is for kids from all ethnic backgrounds, aimed at empowering the next generation with relationship-building skills, as well as practical and fun skills for painting, dancing, designing, cooking, and drumming. Join for one or all three days (a daily African buffet lunch is included).

Dates: April 17-19, 2025
Price: HK$750-HK$1,000 per day
Learn more: www.africacenterhk.com

YWCA — Multiple ages

Think of an activity and chances are Hong Kong’s YWCA has a spring camp for it! There are a host of choices again this year, including physical activities like gymnastics, trampoline and fencing, plus something for their creative sides in the form of building your own Minecraft world, dance, and even Chinese calligraphy.

Dates: Vary by programme
Price: HK$400-HK$2,860 (standard fees)
Learn more: www.clle.ywca.org.hk

ActiveKids — Ages 3-17

ActiveKids will give little ones and teens a fun and educational way to spend their Easter holidays. Their camps will cater to a variety of interests, such as science, cooking, chess, arts and crafts, robotics and coding, and even fashion design. The camps are 2-5 days long, depending on which one you book.

Dates: April 7-25, 2025
Price: HK$1,500-HK$3,400
Learn more: www.activekidshk.com

Banana Art Club — Ages 3-16

Arts and crafts of all kinds are in the mix for children at Banana Art Club’s Multi Art Camps, from manga to 3D sculpture-making. Go to camps in Causeway Bay, where junior artists and creative teens explore the world of art. If you want longer programmes, sign up for their 6-12 day long Easter Break Courses.

Dates: March 17-May 9, 2025
Price: HK$520-HK$750 (Multi Art Camp) | Enrol here for Easter Break Courses
Learn more: www.bananaartclub.com

Harry Wright — Ages 2 years+

Break out the swim gear for one of Harry Wright’s popular swim camps in Causeway Bay and help your child increase their confidence in the water. Levels from pre-school beginners to advanced are welcome, and there are one-on-one camps as well.

Dates: April 7-11, 2025 (Week 1), April 14-17, 2025 (Week 2), April 22-25, 2025 (Week 3)
Price: HK$1,475-HK$1,220
Learn more: www.harrywright.com.hk

STEMex Learning Centre — Ages 3-11+

STEMex offers innovative camps where children will spend 1.5 to three hours upgrading their STEM skills. Participants will get an insight into the fields of game design, coding, robotics, and many more exciting areas during morning and afternoon sessions, depending on which time slot you choose.

Dates: April 7-26, 2025
Price: Available on request
Learn more: hk.stemex.org

Newton Show — Ages 3-14

These innovative five-day camps that run from Monday-Friday will get participants involved in science-based as part of their EGG-streme Science and Harry Potter Easter camps. Kids who attend the courses at the Wan Chai, Kowloon Bay, and Wong Chuk Hang locations can take their creations home and parents will get a daily camp photo report.

Dates: March 3-May 16, 2025
Price: HK$3,999
Learn more: www.newtonshow.hk

Rugbytots — Ages 2-7

Newbies and pros are welcome to take part in this camp that has rugby classes, an Easter Egg hut, and Sevens sessions. What’s more, the classes include water play, costume fun, and awards ceremonies. Register for classes at four locations: Hong Kong Football Club, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park, Gold Coast, and West Kowloon.

Dates: April 7-25, 2025
Price: HK$900-HK$2,500
Learn more: www.rugbytots.hk

ESF Explore — Ages 13 months-16 years

Delve into a world of fun and adventure with ESF Explore’s spring camps over three weeks. The courses cover a range of interests — think language, sports, arts, and STEM/Business. There’s something for everyone, whether it’s playgroups for the youngest learners or TED Talks for teenagers. Book a course at an ESF school closest to you.

Dates: April 7-25, 2025
Price: From HK$1,500
Learn more: www.esfexplore.org.hk

Ark Eden — Ages 5-10

Want to spend the spring break enjoying the outdoors? Ark Eden is bringing back its nature camps so that kids can learn permaculture farming, participating in scavenger hunts, building shelters, and have fun cooking outdoors. The modules are designed for children to build on their imagination and creativity, and develop their confidence and independence.

Dates: April 4-21, 2025
Price: HK$710-HK$790
Learn more: www.arkedenonlantau.org

Blu Jungle — Ages 4-12

Let your child dive into the worlds of masterminds in the art world through Blu Jungle’s Master in ART and Master in Pottery camps. The 2-3 day camps will explore various facets of legendary artists’ works in modules like Cézanne’s Colourful Geometry, The Modern Ink Art of Wu Guanzhong, and Picasso’s Cubism & Chu Teh-Chun’s Traditional Forms.

Dates: April 8-17, 2025
Price: HK$1,180-HK$2,080
Learn more: www.blu-jungle.com

SCAA x FunKids Easter Sport Camp — Ages 4-10

These three-day camps allow kids to get in on popular sports like football and rugby, as well as emerging ones like Kin-Ball and Floor Curling. Complete a series of group challenges in the Sand Pool Explorer sessions and develop coordination through track and field activities.

Dates: April 23-25, 2025
Price: HK$2,100
Learn more: hkfunkids.com.hk

Hong Kong Fencing Master — Ages 3.5-15

Want to ride the wave of Hong Kong’s fencing craze? Two-time Olympian Lau Kwok Kin is leading two fencing classes for kids this Easter. One is a basic course for kids aged 3.5-5.5 years old who don’t need to buy any gear and will get a free sword. The camp for children in the 6-15 age group welcomes participants of all skill levels, but they must bring their own kit.

Dates: April 14-18, 2025
Price: HK$1,290-HK$4,280
Learn more: www.hkfencingmaster.com

Lifelong Labs — Ages 6+

Explore project-based, industry-informed, and future-focused programmes that will help participants build a portfolio or learn a new skill. Topics include two-to-four-day courses on Contemporary Art Exploration, Life & Food Science, YouTube Production, and Social Entrepreneurship. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of four students in each camp.

Dates: April 14-18, 2025
Price: HK$1,950-HK$5,310
Learn more: lifelonglabs.org

Yifan Camp — Ages 3.5-9 years

Sign kids up for sessions of structured learning and hands-on activities in a Mandarin immersion environment. Children will be assigned to two groups based on their Mandarin proficiency — an International Level group in which English explanations will be given, and a Near Native category with 100% Mandarin instructions.

Dates: April 7-May 2, 2025
Price: HK$2,117-HK$2,940
Learn more: www.yifancamps.com

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Faust International Youth Theatre — Ages 3-16*

If you’re looking for a Christmas camp with a dash of holiday magic, Faust’s end-of-year camps may do the trick. On offer this winter are holiday theatre, musical theatre, creative writing workshops, and a play in a day. Whether you’re new to drama or writing, or you are an experienced performer/writer, these programmes offer a wonderful holiday experience and a fun boost of creativity and confidence for everyone involved. Enrol your kids in Faust’s winter programme before November 24 to enjoy a 10% discount, or register three or more friends together to save 15%.

Dates: December 16-20, 2024 | December 23 (Play in a Day) | December 30, 2024-January 3, 2025
Location: Faust International Youth Theatre, 5/F, Nan Dao Commercial Building, 359 & 361 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan
Price: HK$2,380-HK$2,780 for 4-day camps, HK$2,980-HK$3,380 for 5-day camps, HK$890 for Play in a Day
Contact: Website | info@faustworld.com | +852 2547 9114

Africa Centre — Ages 2-13

The three-day Afro Multi-Activity Christmas Camp aims to help children of all ethnicities develop relationships, confidence, and skills through multiple activities, such as painting, dance, designing, cooking, and drumming.

Dates: December 26-28, 2024
Learn more: www.africacenterhk.com

Move for Life — Ages 2-12+

Move For Life is conducting two dance camps this winter. The Little Movers (2-5 years) one will take participants through two main movement or creative activities with two supporting explorative activities. Move Monkeys (6-12 years) will focus on creative movement with different dance styles.

Dates: December 16, 2024-January 3, 2025
Learn more: www.moveforlife.asia

Ballroom Bees — Ages 1.5-12

Check out the classes for dance forms like Waltz, Cha Cha Cha, and Jive for children aged between 1.5 years and 12 years old in locations across Hong Kong. Choose from camps of varying durations, which last between one and two hours, depending on your child’s age.


Dates: Vary by programme and location
Learn more: www.ballroombees.com

Just Climb — Ages 4-16

This special climbing course, which comprises 4-12 classes, helps children aged 4-6, 7-11, and 12-16 years old develop critical thinking, strength, and a positive growth mindset. The courses take place at seven locations across Hong Kong, and will be held at the end of December.

Dates: December 20, 2024- January 1, 2025
Learn more: justclimb.hk

The Genius Workshop — Ages 4.5-14

The Genius Workshop provides educational learn-through-play Christmas break camps with workshops based on the latest tech and science topics and activities based on learning core STEM knowledge. The camps will touch upon attributes like engineering, coding, artificial intelligence, and environmentalism.

Dates: December 16, 2024-January 3, 2025
Learn more: www.g-workshop.com

Hong Kong Forest Adventures — Ages 2-10

These one- and two-day camps will get children aged 2-10 years old to make the most of their time outdoors by going on nature walks, creating tools they can use in the outdoors, and making shelters. Older kids can sign up for overnight adventure camps at Tai Shui Hang.

Dates: December 16, 2024, January 5, 2025
Learn more: www.hongkongforestadventures.com

Babel Film Workshop — Ages 3-15

Got a budding filmmaker in the family? Babel offers holiday camps that cover several aspects of movie-making, from a holiday-themed English Film Club for kids in the 3-5 age group and workshops on voice acting for animation and special effects for kids in the 8-11 age group, to film production and creative AI for teens.

Dates: December 16, 2024-January 3, 2025
Learn more: www.babel.com.hk

Baker & Bloom — Ages 3-14+ years old

There will be read-aloud sessions and a wide range of activities designed to enhance reading comprehension, as well as engaging hands-on projects and activities. Baker & Bloom also creates personalised coaching sessions for groups of 3-6 students.

Dates: December 16, 2024-January 3, 2025
Learn more: www.bakerandbloom.com

Ark Eden — Ages 5-10

Ark Eden offers Forest Christmas Camps that include jungle cooking, carpentry, and scavenger hunts, with overnight options for older children. The organisers have Santa, Grinch, and even Winter Olympics-themed events planned during their camps.

Dates: December 16, 2024-January 3, 2025
Learn more: www.arkedenonlantau.org

Mini Mandarins — Ages 3-8

This workshop for young children includes offerings like Christmas storytelling, Santa Claus arts and crafts, and a Christmas sing-along. Children can practise their speaking skills in a fun thematic play setting so that their holidays are joyful and educational.

Dates: December 16-31, 2024
Learn more: minimandarins.com

The Living Room HK — Ages 7-16

The Rock School will host a three-day camp that will insert participants into a band situation where they will be taught basic music theory, the dynamics of playing in a band, and songwriting. The camp will end with a concert where the bands will perform for family, friends, and students.

Dates: December 16, 2024-January 3, 2025
Learn more: thelivingroom.hk

Newton Show HK — Ages 3-14

These innovative five-day camps that run from Monday-Friday will get participants involved in STEM activities and take inspiration from beloved children’s films like Frozen, Ice Age, Trolls and the Harry Potter series. Kids can take home their creations and parents will get a daily camp photo report.

Dates: December 9, 2024-January 20, 2025
Learn more: www.newtonshow.hk

YWCA — Multiple ages

Think of an activity and chances are Hong Kong’s YWCA has a winter camp for it! There are a host of choices again this year, including physical activity like gymnastics, trampoline and fencing, plus something for the artistically inclined in the form of music and Chinese calligraphy.

Dates: Vary by programme
Learn more: clle.ywca.org.hk

Harry Wright — Ages 2+

Break out the swim gear for one of Harry Wright’s popular swim camps in Causeway Bay and help your child increase their confidence in the water. Levels from pre-school beginners to advanced are welcome. Parents of children in the pre-school category need to be in the water as well.

Dates: December 16-20, 2024
Learn more: www.harrywright.com.hk

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Momoland’s Tsuen Wan branch is the only such space in the city that has play options for kids aged up to 16 years old. So there’s everything from light-up building blocks, to a ninja maze with challenging obstacles. Children can play dress up and pose for pictures at the princess zone or slip into a pilot’s uniform and zip around in a simulator. And if that isn’t enough, kids can also dress up as engineers, farmers, and firefighters.

Other attractions include arcade-style shooting games, a trampoline zone, push cars, racing games, a ball pit and sandpit. In addition, the grid battle zone can be booked for events and there’s a party room for birthday and other celebrations. Weekday entry is priced at HK$120 per hour and covers one child and one adult, with HK$100 per additional adult. Admission on weekends and public holidays costs HK$190 per hour for one child and one adult, with HK$120 per additional adult. 

For more information, visit the Momoland Facebook page.

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The highlights of the latest addition to the Kiztopia franchise will be the Mojo Zone, which has two thrilling slides: the 8.5-metre-long Speedy Slide and the Volcano Slide with a ball pit that resembles flowing lava. There will also be an Occupational Experience Zone with two new role-playing areas with popular Kiztopia characters: Honey’s Farm and the Raby’s Clinic.

Early-bird tickets (10% off) for the Park Central Kiztopia are now available on Klook, and are priced at:

• Single admission tickets (1 adult, 1 child): HK$142 for 60 minutes
• Single admission tickets (1 adult, 1 child): HK$205 for 120 minutes
• Additional adult/teenage ticket: HK$97 for 60 or 120 minutes
• Weekday Pass: HK$1,210 for 10 60-minute sessions or HK$1,760 for 10 120-minute sessions 
• All-Day Pass: HK$1,700 for 10 60-minute sessions or HK$2,420 for 10 120-minute sessions
• Annual Pass: HK$2,599 for 120-minute sessions on weekdays

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The camps are for families with children aged 6 months to 12 years old. Each camp has a weekly enrolment and is designed around a theme for children to explore and investigate. Children will take part in activities, projects, and games designed to grow their creativity — and make new friends in the process.

Around The World camp in Hong Kong

Children can embark on a global adventure at Guidepost campuses across Hong Kong this summer by exploring the vibrant cultures and fascinating wonders of five continents: Asia, South America, Oceania, Africa, and Europe. The camps will span five weeks, each one dedicated to delving deep into the history, geography, traditions, and natural marvels of each continent. The programme combines education and fun to provide children an enriching and immersive learning experience that nurtures their curiosity, creativity, global awareness, and cultural sensitivity.

Age: 6 months-12 years
Date: July 2-August 3, 2024
Locations: Guidepost campuses in Causeway Bay, Chai Wan, Clearwater Bay, Discovery Bay, Happy Valley, Kennedy Town, and Pok Fu Lam (school buses available, options vary by campus)
Price: From HK$750 per week (varies by programme)

Bali Adventure in Bali

Enjoy the magic of Bali at Guidepost Montessori’s immersive and memorable adventure camps this summer. Nestled amid the lush landscape and surrounded by the pristine beaches of AYANA Estate, the camp in Bali offers a unique blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty. Participants will embark on a journey of discovery, under the supervision of experienced guides who will ensure a safe and inclusive environment where children can learn about the world around them.

Age: 3–6 years
Date: July 2-August 24, 2024
Location: Guidepost Montessori campus at AYANA Bali Hotel & Resort
Price: From US$480 (approximately HK$3,800) per week

Immersive Mandarin in Mainland China

Young children will be immersed in a native Mandarin environment led by trained and qualified Montessori guides at Guidepost campuses across Mainland China. Children will have the unique opportunity to learn in an inspiring setting and explore the natural beauty that surrounds them. Mornings will be spent engaging with peers during the Montessori work period, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. This will be followed by daily afternoon activities that encourage an appreciation for the rich history and culture that our diverse world has to offer.

Age: 1.5-6 years (varies by location)
Date: July 1-August 23, 2024
Locations: Guidepost campuses in Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Shanghai
Price: From HK$3,000 per week

Families who sign up for three or more weeks will get a 5% discount, while current members of the Guidepost community will receive a 5% discount on all camps.

For more information, email admissions@guidepost.hk, or call or WhatsApp + 852 9126 6211, or visit the Guidepost website.

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Hong Kong Park — Central

You could spend hours at the colourful 1,000-square metre playground located in Hong Kong Park, with six levels of different play areas. It’s a perfect escape for children from preschool to primary age, with slides and a sandpit to romp about in. But the extras are what draw many families here: the tranquil Conservation Corner, with dragonflies, squirrels and a turtle pond for kids to get in touch with nature, and the Edward Youde Aviary — a lovely escape from the crowds to observe 550 birds from 70 different species.

Location: 19 Cotton Tree Drive, Central
Contact: Website | +852 2521 5041
How To Get There: Walk from Admiralty MTR Station (Exit C1) via Queensway Plaza, or take a bus.

Tuen Mun Park — Tuen Mun

When the outdoor playground in Tuen Mun Park opened in 2018, it was the first barrier-free play space for children in Hong Kong. They’ve taken into consideration children of all ages and abilities, with special areas for wheelchair users. Various play zones present all sorts of ways to let loose on different types of swings, spinning equipment, winding slides, a mini suspension bridge, and more. The innovative playground also has unique elements like a water play area with light effects and toy-like musical instruments to experiment with.

Location: Tuen Mun Heung Sze Wui Road, Tuen Mun
Contact: Website | + 852 2451 1144
How To Get There: The park is a short walk from the Tuen Mun MTR Station (Exit A). There are also several buses that stop close by.

Quarry Bay Park — Quarry Bay

This outdoor playground is one of the smaller ones on the list, but is not without its charms. It has a laid-back waterfront setting, climbing frames and play panels in bright colours, a rocking horse, swings, slides — all the usual engaging equipment. Many parents head here when it’s time for their kids to test the pedals for the first time, as it’s a great spot for learning how to ride a bike. The cycling path is cushioned and enclosed, allowing them to go safely around until they’re pros.

Location: Tai Koo Shing, Quarry Bay
Contact: Website | +852 2513 8499
How To Get There: Walk from either the Tai Koo (Exit E1) or Quarry Bay (Exit B1) MTR stations, or catch any of these buses.

Discovery Bay Beach Playground — Discovery Bay

There are several playgrounds in this suburban corner of Hong Kong, but the most popular by far is the one at Tai Pak Beach, which is said to be the largest beach playground in the city. It has all the conveniences of a beach play area — no padding needed, just let the little ones zoom down the slides right into the sand! This playground features a fun climbing net and giant slide, one of the few playground ziplines in Hong Kong, and swings to suit all ages. Younger kids are catered for too, with a toddler climbing and sliding area. 

Location: Discovery Bay Road, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island
Contact: Website | +852 2238 1188
How To Get There: Walk along the promenade after exiting the Discovery Bay Pier, or head to the beach via the Discovery Bay Plaza if you arrive in the area by bus.

Mount Austin Playground — The Peak

A 10-minute walk from the Peak Tram gets you to this pleasant outdoor area with a fun playground and green lawn inviting you for a family picnic. But first, let the kids blow off some steam on three sets of equipment for all ages (toddlers to primary-aged kids). There’s a multi-seat swing set featuring a cradle seat for the smallest member of your family, springy rocking horses, slides, and a climbing frame on a safety mat to cushion any tumbles.

Location: Mount Austin Road, The Peak
Contact: Website | +852 2853 2605
How To Get There: Get to Old Peak Road, then follow Mount Austin Road until you reach the playground.

Kowloon Park — Kowloon

Tsim Sha Tsui’s Kowloon Park has two playgrounds for hours of amusement, one of which will have children bring out their inner actor: Discovery Playground is set among restored fortifications, complete with a tower and cannon emplacements, so kids can engage in some imaginative role play. The regular children’s playground has lots to enjoy too, with some really cool gardens like the Sculpture Garden and tranquil Chinese Garden — an ideal way for the family to wind down after a long day of play.

Location: 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Contact: Website | + 852 2724 3344
How To Get There: The park is a 5-minute walk from the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station (Exit A1). You can take any of the several buses that service the area.

Jordan Valley Park — Kwun Tong

The sprawling park has tons of green space, with a huge lawn for kids to run around on, and mum and dad to unwind. You may want to really kick back and bring your own tent, as you’ll see many families pitching small ones on the grass to hang out in. There’s plenty of playtime to be had on two large playgrounds with equipment that will get the kids bouncing, sliding, and climbing about. One of the big draws here is the large radio-controlled model car racing circuit, where excited kids (and adults!) watch cars whizz by like a mini Formula 1 race.

Location: 71 New Clear Water Bay Road, Kwun Tong
Contact: Website | + 852 2342 2241
How To Get There: Walk to the park via the Choi Hung MTR Station (Exit B). You can also take the 27 or 29M bus from or the 23 from Kwun Tong.

Ma On Shan Park — Sha Tin

Two children’s playgrounds with a variety of multi-play equipment, rocking horses and padded space to frolic on, an incredible maze that adventurous kids can explore for hours, and views of the waterfront and mountains make a visit to Ma On Shan worth it. The park itself is one of the less crowded and prettiest ones in the city, with beautiful flowers and frangipani trees.

Location: 12 On Chun Street, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, New Territories
Contact: Website | + 852 2643 5320
How To Get There: Exit the Ma On Shan MTR Station (Exit A2), then walk through Ma On Shan Plaza to access the park. Alternatively, you can take any of these buses to get there.

Repulse Bay Beach Playground — Repulse Bay

You can easily spend an entire day at Repulse Bay with the family, with the Pulse nearby for activities and great food options, and of course, the beach. Head to the nearby playground after an afternoon of making sand castles, so the kiddies can stretch their limbs on different climbing frames, bop on the seesaw, and scream with glee on the merry-go-round. No one gets left out here, as the playground features equipment for children with disabilities too.

Location: 16 Beach Road, Repulse Bay
Contact: Website | + 852 2555 0103
How To Get There: The playground is a short walk from The Pulse, which you can access by bus or minibus, or cab.

Victoria Park — Causeway Bay

This huge park in Causeway Bay is known to many Hongkongers, what with the myriad of outdoor facilities on offer — tennis courts, bowling green, football pitches, walking/jogging trails — even roller skating rinks. Luckily for parents there are also four playgrounds around the park with plenty of climbing, sliding, and twirling opportunities. Got a model boat fan in the family? They’ll enjoy navigating the small vessels around the model boat pool.

Location: 1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay
Contact: Website | + 852 2890 5824
How To Get There: Walk to the park after leaving Causeway Bay Station (Exit E) via Great George Street. There are many buses that make stops at the park.

Cha Kwo Ling Promenade and Tsui Ping Seaside — Kwun Tong

The newly opened Cha Kwo Ling Promenade in Kwun Tong and the Tsui Ping Seaside boasts five play areas, with a mind-boggling variety of facilities — think slides, jumping discs, swings, rock-climbing mounds, and a rope tunnel bridge. The play areas are spread out along the waterfront area, with seating at regular intervals and a pavilion for visitors to relax at. The Tsui Ping Seaside is also a pet-inclusive park for pet parents who want to give their fur babies a chance to stretch their legs.

Location: Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong
Contact: Website | +852 2797 3848
How To Get There: The area is within 15 minutes from the Kwun Tong MTR Station (Exit B1) and the Lam Tin MTR Station (Exit D1)

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park — Sai Ying Pun

Hop on board this railway-themed playground, which is a tribute to the legendary Dr Sun Yat-sen’s dedication to China’s railway development. It’s a small area within the memorial park named after Sun, but it has loads to keep young children entertained — from slides and a flying fox, to climbing bars with handles and climbing frames.

Location: 16 Eastern Street North, Sai Ying Pun
Contact: Website | + 852 2540 9704
How To Get There: The park is a 15-minute walk from the Central Ferry Piers. Alternatively, you can walk there from the Sai Ying Pun MTR Station (Exit A1)

Hoi Fai Road Park — Tai Kok Tsui

This is one of the newer playgrounds in the city, and is within a public space that now combines the Hoi Fai Road open area and Hoi Fai Road Garden in Tai Kok Tsui. The entire park has a fitness and sports theme inspired by the 2024 Paris Olympics. So you’ll find a lot of fitness equipment and IG-worthy spots, including a swimming pool-inspired covered area and silhouette representing the Games’ flame-lighting ceremony. But the biggest attraction — for kids anyway — is the massive sandpit, merry-go-round, climbing frames, and swings.

Location: Hoi Fai Road, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon
Contact: +852 2386 0945
How To Get There: A short walk from Exit A of the Olympic Station will get you to the park in about 5 minutes. Alternatively, several bus and minibus lines serve the area.

Dino Park — Sha Tin

Do your kids have dinosaurs on the brain? Then head on over to New Town Plaza to check out one of the most impressive-looking playgrounds in the city, with its centrepiece — the massive Tyrannosaurus Adventure. It has a rope bridge and tunnel slides that will keep kids busy for ages. Other highlights are the 23-metre-long zipline, swings, seesaws, rocking board, and slides — all dinosaur-themed, of course!

Location: L5 Outdoor Podium, Phase I, New Town Plaza, Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, New Territories
Contact: Website | +852 2608 9329
How To Get There: Alight at Sha Tin MTR Station and head to the mall via Exit A.

Kai Tak Promenade Playground — Kai Tak

If you’re planning to spend a day at Kai Tak — the site of the historic old Hong Kong Airport — there are loads of options in the area to keep the kids occupied. Stroll over to the southern waterfront of The Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, and you’ll find a sprawling lawn, a playground with aviation-themed play equipment, as well as rest areas and benches. And if you’re bringing along an infant, you can pop over to a nearby baby care room if the need arises.

Location: Kai Tak Promenade, 1 Shing Cheong Road, Ngau Tau Kok, Kai Tak
Contact: Website
How To Get There: The promenade is about a 10-minute-walk from the Ngau Tau Kok MTR Station (Exit B5).

Sham Shui Po Park — Kowloon

The all-new Sham Shui Po Park has been expanded and renovated with a nature theme. The now 6,400 square metre space uses sand, plants, and water as the main inspirations. So children can bounce between three main themed areas: the Sandy Bunker, Jungle Meadow, and Oasis Spring. In fact, the climbing tower at the Sandy Bunker is connected to a 13-metre-long tube slide — the longest of Hong Kong’s public playgrounds. Kids can also explore the various rope-climbing nets, a sensory splash wall, percussion pipes and drums, and even trampolines at the playground.

Location: Sham Shui Po Park, 733 Lai Chi Kok Road, Kowloon
Contact: Website | +852 2386 0945
How To Get There: The park is within a 10-minute walk from the Cheung Sha Wan MTR Station (Exit A1) and the Nam Cheong MTR Station (Exit A).

Wan Chai Promenade Playground — Wan Chai

Combine a picnic at Tamar Park with extended play time at the Wan Chai Promenade. As you stroll down this scenic walkway along Victoria Harbour, you’ll find several play areas for kids. There are the colourful tunnels near Tamar Park, as well as swings and slides on the way to the Wan Chai ferry pier. Finish off with some fun on rubber ducky-inspired pedal boats, which you need to reserve.

Location: Wan Chai Promenade Playground, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Expo Drive
How To Get There: Head to the Tamar Park side from the Central Ferry Piers or the Wan Chai side via the Wan Chai Ferry Pier.

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The park’s features include a viewing deck, jogging path, and innovative fitness corners. It even boasts an inclusive children’s playground that caters to youngsters of all ages with a variety of equipment, such as a merry-go-round, climbing frames, and sandpit. There are several Olympics-themed photo spots at the park, like a swimming pool-inspired covered area and silhouette representing the Games’ flame-lighting ceremony.

Getting there is easy. A short walk from Exit A of the Olympic Station will get you there in about five minutes. Alternatively, several bus and minibus lines serve the area.

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There will be three zones in the inflatable play area. Kids can start their adventure with the Apple Tossing Game, and then leap into the Giant Easter Egg Ball Pit — the first of its kind in Hong Kong — and then zoom down the seven-metre high Inflatable Slide. JJ and Cody will make their first joint appearance in the city on March 31, during which they will dance to their favourite nursery rhymes and meet their fans.

Tickets for the event — priced at HK$55 (Monday-Friday) and HK$75 (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays), will be available on Klook, with early-bird presales on from March 7-16. After that, tickets will be sold for HK$65 andHK$85, depending on which day of the week they are purchased for. Each ticket includes 25 minutes of play time per person. Children under 120 cm tall must be accompanied by an adult, who needs a ticket as well.

Families who wish to participate in the JJ and Cody meet-and-greet should sign up for an H·COINS membership and redeem entry tickets with specified spending at the mall. Entry to the meet-and-greet is on a first-come-first-served basis.

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WestK FunFest will have more than 150 free and ticketed events by local and international artists. The main attraction, the large-scale immersive art installation ‘Ephemeral’, will be along the Waterfront Promenade, where there will also be pop-up performances. There will also be an interactive multimedia children’s theatre called ZOOOM, alongside Little Thai Forever, a performance inspired by the lives of the Thai community in Kowloon City.

The festival will also feature the Hong Kong premieres of Pram People and 10-Minute Dance Parties, as well as an interactive play space with sound and light effects, hands-on xiqu workshops, storytelling, and more. Tickets, starting at HK$180, are available on Klook. Visitors who buy tickets for any WestK FunFest programme will get a 20% discount on standard tickets for the same or other events at the festival.

For more information, visit the WestK FunFest website.

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Here are the closure dates for the attractions:

• Mystic Manor: Until further notice from February 21
• Hyperspace Mountain: February 26-March 1
• Duffy and Friends Play House: February 26-March 14
• It’s A Small World: March 2-21
• Mickey and the Wondrous Book: March 11-April 4

Recently, Hong Kong Disneyland reopened Tarzan’s Treehouse, which had been closed since 2020. Visitors can now reach the attraction in Adventureland by raft, and once there, they can explore the Treehouse grounds, get a glimpse of Tarzan and Jane’s study, and come face-to-face with Sabor.

For more information on the attractions and stage shows of Hong Kong Disneyland, visit the theme park’s official website.

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As with the popular Peppa Pig’s Celebration, which last came to Hong Kong in July 2023, the new show will feature mascots and life-size puppets of Peppa and her pals. This time, Peppa will go on an exciting camping trip with her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. There will be sing-along songs, as well as appearances by Madame Gazelle, George, Daddy Pig, and even Mrs Duck’s little ducklings.

Tickets are priced at HK$280, HK$380, HK$480, and HK$580, and are available on HK Ticketing. The shows are scheduled for 11am and 2.30pm.

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The highlight of the space is a 54-metre-long inflatable castle, which is supposed to be the biggest of its kind in the world. There are 13 play areas with ball pits, obstacles courses, slides and more that are suitable for children aged 2 to 10 years old.

The theme of the Hong Kong Bouncetopia is Tropical Jungle, which is reflected in the space’s palette of grass green and bright yellow with red, orange, blue, and brown accents. There are also two Occupational Experience Zones that aim to develop a child’s social skills, self-confidence, and self-esteem.

Bouncetopia hosts 60-minute and 90-minute sessions from 12pm-8.30pm (weekdays) and 10am-8.30pm (weekends and public holidays). Tickets are available on Klook and are priced at HK$128 (60 minutes for one adult and one child), HK$168 (90 minutes for one adult and one child). Patrons can also buy annual passes and all-day admission tickets.

Airside also recently opened Groundswell, Hong Kong’s first indoor surfing venue. The venue is spread across 14,000 square feet and has the city’s only FlowRider — a wave machine that simulates surfing conditions in a safe and controlled environment.

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The survey was based on the results of self-administered questionnaires filled out by 233,000 primary school students and 97,000 secondary school pupils. While nearly 6,000 (2.4%) children at the primary school level had considered suicide, a little over 2,500 (1.1%) attempted to end their lives. The rates increased among older students, with almost 3,600 (3.7%) of secondary school-goers reporting suicidal thoughts and roughly 1,500 (1.6%) who tried to take their lives.

In addition, the report showed that more students needed referrals to special assessment centres, specialist clinics, or other organisations for psychosocial and behavioural problems, with the figure of 1.1% in 2018-2019 going up to 1.8% in 2022-2023. According to local media reports, as of November 2023, 37 Hong Kong students committed suicide last year.

Hong Kong’s recent suicide rates have increased, according to a report released last year by city-based NGO The Samaritan Befrienders. The study found that, on average, 2.96 persons died of suicide every day in Hong Kong —the highest since 2007.

If you have suicidal thoughts, or know someone who does, call the Mental Health Support Hotline at +852 18111, or Suicide Prevention Services at +852 2382 0000.

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Families who buy tickets to each session of Dinosaur Zoo will get the chance to feed and touch a variety of realistic-looking dinosaurs — from hatchlings to adult herbivores and carnivores. They will be guided through the menagerie setting by a host, during which they will encounter replicas of prehistoric insects and extinct mammals.

KidsFest 2024 will also feature performances of popular children’s plays. We’re Going On A Bear Hunt will captivate audiences with catchy songs and interactive scenes as the cast embarks on a journey to find a bear. Audiences can also follow Tomas as he discovers the power of storytelling in I Believe In Unicorns. Then there’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, which will bring Eric Carle’s classic to life with over 75 magical puppets, including the eponymous caterpillar.

Tickets for all four shows are priced between HK$375 and HK$475, and are available on HK Ticketing. The shows are between 50 and 60 minutes long, will be performed in English, and have no intervals. They will be staged according to the following schedule:

• We’re Going On A Bear Hunt: January 25-28
• I Believe In Unicorns: February 2-4
• Dinosaur Zoo: February 5-18
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show: February 23-25

For more information about KidsFest 2024, visit the event website.

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Transformers: The Ark — Causeway Bay

Hong Kong has the distinction of having the first Transformers-themed restaurant in the world. Created by Hasbro Asia (the co-creators of the Transformers franchise), the interior of the sleek new restaurant resembles the G1 Ark spaceship that first carried the Autobot and Decepticon factions to Earth in the original television series and live action movies. The restaurant’s simple menu features signature hamburgers in the shape of Optimus Prime’s face, including the 10-layer Black Truffle Angus Burger (HK$105) and Crab Meat Avocado Burger (HK$95), to be paired with some fried chicken bites (from HK$30) and frozen desserts.

Transformers: The Ark, 38 Russell Street, Causeway Bay

Origami Kids Café — Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

If you’re looking for an indoor spot to relax after a day out at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Park, head to Origami Kids Café, which is a 10-minute walk away. This bright, cheerful space has everything to keep tots aged up to seven engaged. They can play dress-up, go grocery shopping, pore over books at the reading station, or have a romp in the ball pit while their parents chill out over a drink and Chinese fusion food. Each two-hour session is priced at HK$138 during weekdays and HK$198 during weekends. There’s also a HK$100 minimum food and beverage charge for adults.

Origami Kids Café, Shop N305, 3/F, Zone N, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, 33 Shing Fung Rd, Kowloon Bay | +852 6063 7470

Zaks — Discovery Bay

A Discovery Bay outing with the kids will likely be a daylong affair, and Zaks is a great place for a long lunch break in between all the outdoor activities the neighbourhood has to offer. Its alfresco setting provides a sweeping view of the promenade and Tai Pak beach, while the 12-years-and-below menu has kiddie favourites such as burgers, pizzas, and pastas ranging from HK$75 to HK$80. If you walk by the restaurant on a Sunday or a holiday weekend, you’re sure to see families dining at the restaurant’s long benches and kids climbing on its new playground. Want to start your day in DB bright and early? In that case, we recommend the Zaks breakfast, which has great options for kids.

Zaks, Shop G04, Block A, Discovery Bay Plaza, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island | +852 2987 6232

Yum Cha — Central

This Hong Kong favourite may not have a play area or space for the kids to run around, but the food ranks high in terms of visual appeal. Choose from fun dim sum like the BBQ Piggy Buns and “vomiting” custard buns (HK$ 49), as well as the restaurant chain’s cast of cute bao buns. Check out their Facebook page to get a heads-up about their holiday-themed dumplings on occasions like Halloween and Christmas.

Yum Cha, Shop 1-2, 2/F, Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road Central, Central | +852 3708 8081

Pizza Express — Multiple locations

No matter where you are in Hong Kong, you’re sure to be in the vicinity of a Pizza Express. The restaurant chain is super kid-friendly and its outlets are equipped with baby chairs, kids’ cutlery and a children’s set menu (ranging around HK$98). The staff is attentive and whenever they see that you’ve got little ones in tow, they bring out an assortment of colouring sheets and stationery to keep them entertained during your meal. If you sign up for the Junior Club membership for children aged three to 11 years old, your kids can get access to exclusive pizza activities, dining vouchers and birthday gifts.

Locations in Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, New Territories, and Island Districts | +852 2123 1083

The Sixteenth — Quarry Bay

If you’re looking for a meal out in Hong Kong that has food and activities that the kids will love, then The Sixteenth has two options: the La Favorita Italian brunch (HK$148 per child) and the Honjokko Japanese brunch (HK$168 per child). Kids aged 7-12 years old get 50% off, while younger children eat for free. The venue has themed activities that change every week, so you could be stepping into Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory one week or an under-the-sea-inspired wonderland the next. Don’t forget to check out the playroom and movie room for an added helping of fun.

The Sixteenth, 2/F, Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’ Road, Quarry Bay | +852 2788 1993

Café MED — Kowloon Bay, Tseung Kwan O

Get an overdose of cute at this teddy bear-themed café that serves American-style food. There’s something for everyone, no matter what their age — from hearty pastas and steaks, sweet and savoury toasts. If you want the complete Café MED experience, order the Little Bear Burger with a teddy bear-shaped ice drink on the side. And, of course, you can use any of the teddies at the restaurant to get that IG-worthy click!

Kowloon Bay: 11/F, Megabox, 38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay | +852 3421 2213
Tseung Kwan O: Shop 2086-2087, 2/F, Metro City Plaza Central, 8 Mau Yip Road, Tseung Kwan O | +852 2992 0772

Jello & Mellow — Quarry Bay

This indoor interactive play area has loads to keep kids busy — from the slide and ball pit at Fort Jiggle to and main dining area where Jello & Mellow hosts their events and parties. The Nordic-inspired interiors, with its soothing pastel colours and natural tones, provide the perfect backdrop for family meals and birthday celebrations. Jello & Mellow also has a nursing room, complete with a comfy chair and changing station. 

Jello & Mellow, ‍9/F, 1001 King’s Road, Quarry Bay | +852 5111 4895

MeokBang BBQ Kidzone — Kwun Tong

Crazy about all things Korean? Then a trip to this family-friendly Korean barbecue restaurant should be on the cards. The décor replicates a traditional Korean hanok (house) and its menu offers up fare such as Shake Shake Bento and bibimbap. There’s a play area with a massive ball pit that’ll be a hit with the kids, along with other activities. And if you want an IG-worthy pic to remember your visit by, you can rent hanboks (traditional Korean attire) and click away. The play area is only open from 4pm onwards on weekday evenings, and there are special dining slots during weekends and public holidays.

MeokBang BBQ Kidzone, 2/F, 90 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong | +852 2326 2220

Meraviglia Bar e Ristorante — Sha Tin

Got a hankering for homemade Italian food? If you’re in the Sha Tin area or planning a trip there, head out to Meraviglia Bar e Ristorante. This homey restaurant serves up Italian fare made with mostly organic ingredients and, as a bonus, has oodles of things for kiddies to do. The bouncy castle and slide will ensure your kids get tuckered out, and the indoor play area is a great substitute for outdoor action on rainy days.

Meraviglia Bar e Ristorante, S040 G/F Lakeside 2, No. 10 Science Park West Ave, Hong Kong Science Park, Sha Tin | +852 2210 7168

Mr. Tree — Lai Chi Kok and Causeway Bay

Parents on the hunt for healthy dining combined with fun learning experiences will find that Mr. Tree checks all their boxes. This restaurant chain has two branches in Hong Kong. The one in Lai Chi Kok is divided into seven zones, each of which caters to a specific age group of kids. Your tots will be hard-pressed to choose between the ball pit, mini fishing pool and toys that encourage learning through play. The CWB branch’s offerings — which include a climbing wall, toddler play area, and kitchen sets — will help the kiddos work up an appetite for attractively plated dishes like the Orecchiette Bolognese and Happy Bear with Corn and Chicken Cream Sauce (both HK$158).

Lai Chi Kok: Shop 103-107 & 120-121, 1/F, D2 Place Two, 15 Cheung Shun St, Lai Chi Kok | +852 3184 0033
Causeway Bay: 1501-1505, 15/F, Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Rd | +852 3619 0633

Frites Belgium On Tap — Various locations

If you thought that the terms “Belgian pub” and “kid-friendly” don’t go together, Frites may just change your mind. They have a dedicated kids’ menu that features favourites like Spag Bol, Mini Burgers, milkshakes and smoothies (items range from HK$55 to HK$95). As a bonus, the Central branch has a space where little ones can play at being wait staff, cashiers and customers while their parents unwind over a beer and a meal.

Locations in Central, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, North Point, Quarry Bay, Kwun Tong, Tseung Kwan O, Tai Kok Tsui | +852 3950 9000

Tree Café — Ap Lei Chau

Appease kids who’ve tagged along with you on a shopping trip by taking them to this chilled-out café attached to Tree’s flagship store. They get a free babycino, banana, and a mini muffin and can work off the sugar rush at the wooden play zone. Parents get to take a load off and recharge over coffee, sandwiches, and baked goodies, with food prices ranging from $50 to HK$100.

Tree Café, 28/F, Elevators L11-12, Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau | + 852 2870 1586

Baumhaus Wan Chai — Wan Chai

This is a popular Island-side pick among parents who want a relaxed café outing while the kids do their thing at the wooden treehouse. They have great kiddie-sized meal portions, and healthy options for adults as well. While you’re there, you can make enquiries about their Kindermusik and Performing Arts courses if you’ve got children aged six and under.

Baumhaus Wan Chai, 1/F, Kar Yau Building, 36-44 Queens Rd East, Wan Chai | +852 2321 5898

Bathers — Cheung Sha

If you want a break from the bustle of the city, make a day trip to Cheung Sha. We recommend you pitch your tent on the beach at a spot near South Lantau favourite, Bathers, so you can wander into the restaurant for a bite or a drink in the shade whenever you fancy. Enjoy your meal and your view of the open sea as the kids frolic in the sand and spot water buffalo. Their menu features share plates with options for kids — think guac and chips, cheese burgers, and chocolate brownies. There’s also a kids’ set menu priced at HK$140 that comes with a main, mac & cheese croquette, coleslaw, and ice cream.

Bathers, 32 Lower Cheung Sha Village, South Lantau, Lantau Island | + 852 2504 4788

Hutong — Tsim Sha Tsui

If a culturally enriching and kid-friendly meal is what you’re after, check out what Hutong — which specialises in Northern Chinese cuisine — has to offer. For starters, kids aged five to 12 can eat for free as part of their Sunday Fei Weng Brunch special. Each week, they have traditional Chinese workshops at which diners can learn skills such as Chinese sugar painting, portrait drawing, rainbow calligraphy and kite painting. Call ahead to find out what they’ve got lined up before you go.

Hutong, 18/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui | +852 3428 8342

Cafe Roma — Ma Wan

No family trip to Park Island is complete without a pitstop at Cafe Roma. This kid- and pet-friendly joint serves up casual European food, which you can enjoy as you take in the view of Tsing Ma bridge. They have an extensive a la carte menu that provides parents and children loads of options — think nachos, burgers, pasta and risotto — and they have set menus for tiny tots as well (priced at HK$88, the Amusing Kids Set comes with soup, a main, fresh fruit, and juice). The restaurant has beach toys for children to play with and a variety of workshops on their roster.

Cafe Roma, Shop 7-8, L1, Beach Commercial Complex | +852 3446 1226

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The new museum will also cover areas near the current Science Museum and the neighbouring Hong Kong Museum of History. Meanwhile, it is said that the Science Museum will be relocated to the site of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum in Sha Tin. There is no word on whether the Heritage Museum will be rebuilt.

The Hong Kong Science Museum, which was built in 1990, is home to about 500 exhibits in its permanent exhibition space — the most prominent being the 22-metre-high twin-tower Energy Machine, the largest of its kind in the world. The Hong Kong Heritage Museum opened in 2000 and houses exhibitions on history, art and culture, many of them interactive.

Another museum in the city will also get a revamp when the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence gets converted into the Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence in 2024. Chief Executive John Lee outlined his plans for this change during his second policy address in October, explaining that the Hong Kong government will work with the Shenzhen Municipal Cultural Relics Bureau to organise exhibitions that put the spotlight on how both cities resisted Japanese occupation during World War II.

The Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence reopened in November 2022 after being shut four years while authorities repaired the extensive damage it sustained during Typhoon Mangkhut in 2018. When the museum opened to the public, it debuted a new permanent exhibition in the Redoubt section, which comprises 11 galleries that cover subjects such as the history of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the stories of multi-ethnic soldiers who served in Hong Kong.

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The highlights of Jurassic Dinosaur Adventure Park 2.0 will be the full-scale animatronic dinosaurs that children can take pictures with. Those who are up for more of a challenge can ride a dinosaur or go on a journey through a dinosaur-populated forest on a balance scooter.

Kids who want something more hands-on can immerse themselves in a VR shooting game, try out PlayStation 4 games, or be a palaeontologist for a day by digging up dinosaur fossils in the sandpit. For more thrills, they can spin in a Dino Egg Carousel or slide down into a ball pit. This time, the play area will introduce a new dinosaur pirate ship. As a bonus, children can collect stamps to redeem a souvenir that they can take back home with them.

Tickets for each 100-minute session are priced at HK$98 per adult and HK$228 per child. There are also family tickets that cover one adult and one child (HK$306) and two adults and one child (HK$394). Tickets are available on Trip.com.

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