Best Family-Friendly Events In Hong Kong – January 2025

Fringe Festival 2025

• What: This January, the Fringe Festival 2025 will feature over 100 performances across a variety of art forms, including classical music, jazz, contemporary pop, traditional Chinese music, theater, dance, and multimedia, along with workshops and art therapy concerts. Showcasing both emerging and established talents, the festival will include renowned artists such as jazz guitarist Eugene Pao, maestro Ted Lo, harmonica champion CY Leo, and award-winning pianist Rachel Cheung, as well as Hong Kong’s first all-female jazz orchestra. Get your tickets here now!
• When: January 2 - 26, 2025
• Where: The Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong, https://hkfringeclub.com/

Celebrate A LEGO-Themed Chinese New Year At MOSTown & MCP Malls

• What: If you or your child is a LEGO fan, get ready for a brick-tastic celebration as the Year of the Snake slithers in with the ‘Lucky Up New Year’ campaign! From January 10 to February 16, 2025, two Henderson flagship malls—MCP in Tseung Kwan O and MOSTown in Ma On Shan—invite you to explore nine interactive zones filled with colorful LEGO® fun. At MOSTown, don’t miss Hong Kong’s largest LEGO® flower bed featuring 6,888 vibrant blossoms, perfect for snapping a festive photo! Meanwhile, MCP transforms into a playful LEGO® Playground with exciting games like the giant pinball and racing challenges.
• When: January 10 - February 16, 2025
• Where: MCP Central & MOSTown

PANDA GO! FEST Chinese New Year Stops

• What: Hong Kong’s largest panda exhibition, PANDA GO! FEST HONG KONG showcasing 2,500 adorable pandas will make two stops for Chinese New Year at D Park (January 17 - March 6, 2025) and Central Market (February 17 - March 6, 2025)! It's free admission so don't miss out!
• When: January 17 - March 6, 2025
• Where: D Park, 398 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong, https://www.discoverhongkong.com/

Black Sheep Restaurants’ Black Series

• What: The 2025 edition of Black Series features a range of fantastic new dining deals and great value offerings from Black Sheep Restaurants to welcome the Year of the Snake! Discover new cuisines and book sought-after restaurants at exceptional prices, available from January 17 to 26, 2025. All Black Series diners will get a special lai see, and a chance to win some fabulous prizes and free meals! Messina is offering some discounted gelato-making classes and Motorino is hosting pizza-making parties - perfect for the kids! Find out more here. Bookings open on January 10!
• When: January 17 - 26, 2025
• Where: all Black Sheep restaurants, https://blackseries.com.hk/

Citygate Outlets Presents First New Year Collab With Nestlé® KITKAT®

• What: Celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake at Citygate Outlets with the exciting ‘Catch the Luck’ event, running from January 10 to February 16, 2025. This festive collaboration with KITKAT® features eight vibrant installations of the Lucky Cat and Daruma, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. Enjoy interactive activities like the ‘Purrfect Wish Stamp Hunt,’ where you can collect stamps for blessings, and the ‘Purrfect Pick Lucky Draw’ for personalized WhatsApp stickers and limited-edition amulets. Don’t miss traditional performances including a lion dance parade and eye-dotting ceremony.
• When: January 10 - February 16, 2025
• Where: Citygate Outlets18-20 Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung, Lantau, Hong Kong, https://www.citygateoutlets.com.hk/en/

Bimbo Concept Children's Residency Chinese New Year Celebrations & Workshops

• What: The Bimbo Concept Children’s Residency is gearing up for a festive celebration this Chinese New Year with a variety of exciting workshops and activities! Prepare to wiggle and giggle in the Year of the Snake by signing the kids up for fun sessions like dumpling and fortune cookie making, Fat Chun crafting, and paper cutting, all designed for children aged 3 and up. For the little ones, there will be exclusive sensory play workshops and yoga sessions tailored just for them. Plus, all activities include access to the Bimbo Concept Playroom! Don’t miss out—sign up here now to secure your spot!
• When: January 19 - 31, 2025 (selected dates)
• Where: Bimbo Concept Children's Residency, 3705, 37/F, Pacific Place Apartments, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong, https://www.bimboconcept.com/collections/playroom-activities

LCX X M&M's Pop-Up

• What: Add a sweet touch to your Chinese New Year festivities - LCX is partnering with M&M’s for a delightful pop-up event. Running until February 14, visitors can stop by to create lasting memories at the M&M’s themed photo booth, test their luck at the claw machine with a minimum purchase of HK$300, and enjoy special meet-and-greet sessions with the colorful M&M’s characters on select days.
• When: now - February 14, 2025
• Where: LCX, Level 3, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Hong Kong, https://www.lcx.com.hk

Win A Trip To Denmark With LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre

• What: LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Hong Kong has just launched the LEGO® Creativity Academy, welcoming LEGO® enthusiasts until March 2, 2025! Families can enjoy a variety of fun activities designed to enhance building skills and spark creativity, including the exciting ‘Mini Master Model Builder 2025’ competition, where participants can compete for the title and win a trip to Denmark, the birthplace of LEGO®! Upon arrival, collect your activity passport to track your progress and complete three designated tasks for exclusive gifts. Enjoy vibrant Lunar New Year decorations while engaging in activities like building themed LEGO® creations, crafting DIY photo props, and discovering fun LEGO® facts. Don’t miss limited-time events such as creative workshops and opportunities to meet the Master Model Builder Crew. Plus, check out the special “Creative Package for 2” for discounted admission and a Pick a Brick box.
• When: Now - March 2, 2025
• Where: LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Hong Kong, K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong, https://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com/lego-creativity-academy/

Squid Game Pop-Ups

• What: A towering 2.8-meter giant doll from the popular series “Squid Game” has been installed at Hysan Place, marking the launch of Hong Kong’s first interactive experience themed around the show. This exciting event will feature a unique “Red Light, Green Light” game and a variety of new exclusive products. From January 7 to February 2, 2025, Bank of China credit card users can enjoy additional rewards worth over HKD 16,000 when shopping in the area, which also offers special Lunar New Year promotions and a curated shopping and dining guide. Visitors can also explore the KALOS X Netflix “Squid Game” pop-up store for limited-edition merchandise during this festive season! Check out the KYUBI x Squid Game 2 pop-up at AIRSIDE until February 5, 2025!
• When: Now - February 2, 2025
• Where: Hysan Place, 500 Hennessey Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

GO PARK SAI SHA Officially Opens

• What: Get ready for family fun as GO PARK Sai Sha officially opens its doors on January 22, 2025! This exciting new destination in Hong Kong features a beautiful outdoor sports park and a vibrant commercial hub designed by the famous Zaha Hadid Architects. With over 1 million square feet dedicated to activities, families can enjoy a 25m indoor swimming pool, multiple outdoor playgrounds, a multi-purpose arena for sports and cultural events, an outdoor climbing wall, and cycling and running tracks. There are also various sports courts, family-friendly dining options like Pizza Express and a dim sum restaurant, food trucks, a YATA convenience store, and even pet parks. Plan to spend the whole day exploring all the fun GO PARK has to offer! Click here for more information.
• When: January 22, 2025
• Where: 9 Hoi Ying Road, Sai Sha, New Territories, Hong Kong

InnerGlow Art & Music Spectacular Is Back In Tai Kwun For Chinese New Year 2025

• What: InnerGlow returns to Tai Kwun with a fresh program of art, light, and music-themed "Garden of Reflection." Developed in collaboration with The Electric Canvas, this year's display explores Hong Kong's literature, calligraphy, and nature. The animation extends onto Pottinger Ramp, featuring characters that wander through vibrant flowers, creating an immersive sensory tunnel. It also includes the zodiac sign for the Year of the Snake amidst traditional Chinese motifs. Additionally, InnerGlow will expand to the Prison Yard with designs by local students. The event is free and runs six times each evening, except on January 29-30, 2025.
• When: January 26 - February 14, 2025
• Where: Parade Ground, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, https://www.taikwun.hk/

Notre-Dame de Paris, The Augmented Exhibition

• What: Step into a time machine and journey through 850 years of history at “Notre-Dame de Paris, The Augmented Exhibition”! From now to March 7, 2025, Visionairs transforms West Kowloon Cultural District into a portal to Paris’s iconic cathedral. Armed with a magical HistoPadTM, families can explore 20 time portals, witnessing grand events like Napoleon’s coronation and the construction of the famous spire. Kids will love the virtual treasure hunt, searching for hidden stained-glass pieces, while parents can marvel at full-size replicas and stunning AR recreations. With a special CNY offer of buy 2 get 1 free on adult tickets, it’s the perfect family adventure to kick off the new year.
• When: Now - March 7, 2025
• Where: West Kowloon Art Park, Hong Kong, https://visionairsasia.com/en

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025!

• What: Usher in the Year Of The Snake with these festive events happening all around the city, from dining to family-friendly experiences, flower markets, fireworks, parades and more - we've rounded up the best of the best here in this handy guide.
• When: January 2025
• Where: all around Hong Kong

The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade 2025

Victoria Park Chinese New Year Market 2025

• What: The vibrant Victoria Park Flower Market is back, making it a must-visit destination for families during Chinese New Year. This bustling market offers a fantastic opportunity to explore over 350 stalls filled with lucky plants, flowers, trees, and even delicious food and drinks. While it can get crowded, the lively atmosphere adds to the excitement. Encourage the kids to pick their own lucky plant to bring home, making it a memorable family outing. Although flower markets will pop up throughout the city, the one at Victoria Park remains the most popular choice for holiday festivities.
• When: January 23 - 29, 2025
• Where: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, https://www.fehd.gov.hk/

Chinese New Year Fireworks 2025

• What: Get ready for an unforgettable night as the Chinese New Year fireworks light up the sky on January 30, 2025! This year’s display promises to be more dazzling than ever, making it an event you won't want to miss. Check out all the details here and discover the best spots to catch the action. For a truly festive experience, consider booking a table at one of the fantastic harbor-view restaurants, ensuring you enjoy both a delicious meal and the spectacular fireworks show!
• When: January 30, 2025
• Where: click here for the best vantage points

ONGOING EVENTS

Special Exhibition At Hong Kong Palace Museum: The Forbidden City & The Palace Of Versailles

• What: Running from now until May 2025, this special exhibition at the Palace Museum features nearly 150 remarkable treasures from the Forbidden City in China and the Palace of Versailles in France, highlighting the cultural exchanges between the two nations during the 17th and 18th centuries.
• When: Now - May 4, 2025
• Where: Hong Kong Palace Museum, 8 Museum Drive, West Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, https://www.hkpm.org.hk/

Design District Hong Kong: Creative Journey Infinite Discovery

• What: The "Design District Hong Kong" (#ddHK) creative tourism project is returning from December 12, 2024, to February 14, 2025, offering a family-friendly exploration of the vibrant neighborhoods of Tsuen Wan and Sha Tau Kok. Organized by the Tourism Commission of Hong Kong, this year’s theme, "Creative Journey · Infinite Discovery," invites visitors to engage with local culture, heritage, and nature through innovative design and creativity. Featuring seven creative units from around the world, the event will showcase installations at historical monuments, country parks, and seaside locations, highlighting the region's charm. Families can look forward to immersive routes that combine cultural hotspots, heritage sites, and local delicacies, making it a unique opportunity to experience Hong Kong in a fresh and exciting way.
• When: December 12 - February 14, 2025
• Where: Tsuen Wan & Shau Tau Kok, Hong Kong, https://designdistrict.hk/en/

Black Sheep Restaurants: Plated

• What: Black Sheep's Plated returns for January with unbeatable dining deals at their luxury restaurants! This month, enjoy specially crafted menus priced at HK$588 every Monday and Tuesday evening at Belon, Magistracy Dining Room and Osteria Marzia. Get booking here!
• When: January 2025
• Where: selected Black Sheep Restaurants, https://www.plated-hk.com/

Harry Potter – Mahou Dokoro Pop-Up Store At Festival Walk

• What: Experience the magic this holiday season at Festival Walk's "Harry Potter – Mahou Dokoro" pop-up store. Discover a curated selection of enchanting items, including authentic wands, wizarding robes, jewelry, and collectibles from the "Harry Potter" and "Fantastic Beasts" universes. Perfect for fans and aspiring wizards, each treasure evokes the wonder of J.K. Rowling's beloved stories, celebrating themes of friendship and courage. Visit us from 11 AM to 9 PM and find the perfect gifts to delight any Potterhead. Just a short walk from Kowloon Tong MTR Station!
• When: Now - February 2, 2025
• Where: Shop MTR-02, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Ave, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, +852 5720 9936, https://www.festivalwalk.com.hk/