- HONG KONG
Pickleball In A Prison Yard? Tai Kwun Transforms Into An Open-Air Playground!
Pickleball, Giant Games, Family-Friendly Workshops & Tours
2025 May 23 - 2025 Jun 01
Looking for something truly unique to do with the kids this May? Imagine this: you’re standing in the middle of Tai Kwun’s historic Prison Yard, surrounded by century-old stone walls, and right in front of you is… a pickleball court! Yes, really! As part of Tai Kwun’s 7th Anniversary celebration, the site is being transformed into a giant, open-air playground for the whole family to enjoy — and you’re invited.
From 23 May to 1 June 2025, Tai Kwun becomes the heart of family fun with ENCORE! – HKJC Celebrates Tai Kwun 7th Anniversary, a celebration filled with games, guided tours, art workshops, and playful surprises.
Pickleball at the Prison Yard
Hong Kong’s fastest-growing sport is taking over a most unexpected venue — the Prison Yard! Whether you’re a seasoned player or trying it for the first time, this unique setting makes every serve feel special.
- Dates: 23 May – 1 Jun 2025
- Duration: 20 mins per session
- Entry: Free Registration – Sign Up Here
Giant Games at the Parade Ground
Let your kids (and your inner child!) run wild with life-sized versions of your favourite childhood games — think giant Jenga, oversized Connect Four, and tic-tac-toe under the sun. Open daily from 8am–11pm, this playground of nostalgia and discovery is perfect for making new memories together.
Family Fun Beyond the Gameboard
Tai Kwun Snap & Explore Family Tour
Turn the site into a living storybook with this interactive 45-minute tour full of hidden tales and Instagram-worthy stops.
- Dates: 24, 25, 31 May & 1 June
- Languages: Putonghua, Cantonese, English
- Free Registration: Register Here
Family Art Tour at Tai Kwun Contemporary
Explore art your way with a Kids Pack and Journey Logbook that makes every gallery visit an adventure.
- Dates: 25 May & 1 June
- Times: Hourly from 2pm–5pm
- Free Registration: Join Here
Baluster DIY Workshop – Special Edition
Get hands-on with Tai Kwun’s architectural heritage by crafting your own colourful mini-baluster (which doubles as a candle holder!).
- Date: 24 May
- Time: 3pm–5pm
- Tickets:
- 2 people (1 adult + 1 child): HK$380
- 3 people (incl. at least 1 child): HK$720
- Ages: 5–12 (with adult)
- Learn more and book: Click Here
Where To Find It:
- Tai Kwun 7th Anniversary
- Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong
- https://www.taikwun.hk/en/programme/detail/tai-kwun-gameboard-encore-hkjc-celebrates-tai-kwun-7th-anniversary/1612
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