10 Quirky And Unusual Things To Do With Kids This Summer In Hong Kong

FLOW ACADEMY: It's Back! Huge Inflatable Waterpark In Hong Kong *Ages 3+

Hot off the press - click here for the full scoop!  For those that remember the inflatable water park in Tai Po, Hong Kong last year – we are so excited to announce that it is back and officially open!  Now open, you can now book your time slot to experience the inflatable slides, swings, and more.  They also have kayaks and other fun water toys.  Summer – we love you! Get your tickets here! The park is open through September 30, 2022!

Tai Po Inflatable Waterpark - Flow Academy, The Lake Egret Nature Park, Tai Po, Hong Kong, +852 6762 5303 (WhatsApp), flowacedemy@trinery.hk, https://www.flow-academy.co/

T-PARK: Learn All About Poo In An Interactive Modern Treatment Plant *Hong Kong Activity For All Ages

Continue your green journey by visiting T-Park, a futuristic waste treatment facility and environmental education center offering alternative solutions for sludge disposal and educating visitors about sustainability and the processes of turning waste into energy! T-Park’s attractions include but are not limited to, a 9,800 sq m garden, an exhibition hall, a 2,200 sq m bird sanctuary, a spa powered by heat energy recovered from the sludge incineration process, a rooftop garden, and a theatre hall! Advance booking is required.

 T-PARK, No. 25 Nim Wan Road, Tsang Tsui, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, +852 2910 9700, info@tpark.hk, www.tpark.hk

FAMILY WAKESURFING WITH GOOFY WAVES: Sai Kung Experts At Sea *All Ages + Teen Activity In Hong Kong

KidzTech is a whopping 56,000 sq ft indoor playground and education center offering 2-hour playground sessions for kids aged 0-8 and differently themed culinary workshops for the whole family (book here – booking in advance is required, ensuring no overcrowding). The playground features various sensory play spaces, a huge sand pit, a gigantic climbing net, a big slide, kids gym equipment, as well as a host of cleverly designed toys and costumes. There is also a kid-friendly restaurant where your kiddo can regain their strength after engaging with the wonders of this indoor utopia.

KidzTech, 5/F, Harbourfront Landmark, 11 Wan Hoi St., Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 3168 6809, kidztechbooking@worktechnet.com, www.facebook.com/kidztechhk

ART + PICNIC + MUSEUMS IN WEST KOWLOON: M+ Museum, New Palace Museum, New Cinema, Parks, Restaurants And More *Activities For All Ages

West Kowloon is truly happening! For museum fans, there is the new M+ Museum which is getting rave reviews from families with kids of all ages, the brand new Palace Museum has opened, and the new M+ Cinema opened (watch old Hong Kong movies).  If you prefer urban parks, Art Park is the green heart of the cultural district of West Kowloon. Its scenic open lawn spaces are ideal for family picnics, and you can rent bikes on weekends and public holidays to enjoy the waterfront promenade on wheels – Family and Junior bikes are also available, including bikes with training wheels for kids aged 3-5. If you want to learn more about the park’s trees, visit the Nursery Park. But what makes Art Park so vibrant are its cultural events and activities, many of them for kids.

West Kowloon Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2200 0778,  www.westkowloon.hk

HOLIDAY PARK: Interactive Farm In New Territories *Young Kids Activity In Hong Kong

Holiday Farm, an interactive natural education farm that promotes green culture and environmental friendliness, is a unique destination in Hong Kong brimming with tame flora and fauna and wild with educational and playground activities. The farm encompasses an interactive zoo, botanical and fruit garden, wilderness, and wonderfully diverse, unexpectedly elaborate, and exciting equipment, as well as plenty of space ideal for just kicking back. See the list of activities here and sign up for various workshops that you won’t find anywhere else!

Holiday Farm, 62C Tai Lung Hang Village, Sheung Shui, New Territories, Hong Kong, +852 2668 4055, holidayfarm.hk@gmail.com, www.holidayfarm.hk.  Call in advance and you can book here.

BUNNY WONDERLAND: Bunnies, Camping, Quirky Playground, Summer Splash *Young Kids Activity In Hong Kong

Bunny Wonderland’s offer is true to its name – there are bunnies galore, guaranteeing an instant and long-lasting boost of joy for everyone involves, over 5,000 sq ft of green outdoor area, DYI workshops, and a host of explorational activities for kids. The facilities include a reptile hall, book pavilion, nursery room, pirate ship, and sand pool, and the equipment ranges from wooden swings to pianos. Lunch boxes (and BBQ) are also on offer, and camping on-site is an option you might want to use because a one-day visit to this fairy-tale place might not suffice!

Bunny Wonderland, Pat Heung, Hong Kong, +852 2488 2978, bunnyebooking@gmail.com, www.bunnywonderland.com

PLAYGROUND @ WAN CHAI PIER WATERFRONT PROMENADE: Funky Playground With Views Of The Hong Kong Harbour *All Ages, Playground Geared To Younger Kids

Waterfront promenades are one of our favorite spaces for leisure, especially those that offer something specifically for kids! One of them is the Wan Chai Pier promenade that opened in May 2021 between the Wan Chai Pier and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Besides plenty of space for jogging, strolling, and enjoying the view of Victoria Harbor, the promenade features various interactive installations and a unique interactive playground near Tamar Park. The playground is conceptualized around flexibility and innovation, guiding play through landscape design and colorful pipes and offering plenty of space for fun.

OUTDOOR PUBLIC WATERSLIDES: TKO Swimming Pool Is Amazing *All Ages + Teens

Cool off at the famous Tseung Kwan O outdoor swimming pool - it's cheap and kids love it! It is so much more than a pool (many say it is a water theme park). With eight pools, including a paddling pool for toddlers with tiny safe slides and a 50m pool with lanes, there’s fun for the whole family. There are at least five other slides of various lengths and speeds catering to children with different levels of confidence in the water. The central kids’ section is constantly spraying water in all directions and there are lots of giant water pistols and levers to keep children amused.  Click here for a peek into Little Steps trip to TKO + Video!

SPORTZONE @ NEW TOWN PLAZA: Grass Slides, Rooftop Fun, Climbing Wall In Sha Tin *Activity For All Ages In Hong Kong

Have you got little athletes on your hands with infinite supplies of energy? Trying to get your kiddo into sports? Looking for fun ways to exercise (with your family)? Whichever the case, head to the rooftop of New Town Plaza featuring a 35,000 sq ft turf sports park, the only one of its kind in the territory, designed to encourage the families of Hong Kong to work out. The park features seven fitness zones, a 5-meter grass slide, a 17-meter hanging logs crossing path, a 15-meter rock climbing wall, a freestyle exercise area, a basketball court and a mountain forest-inspired rest area.

SportZone, New Town Plaza, Level 5, 18-19 Sha Tin Centre St, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, www.newtownplaza.com.hk/node/11696

SNOOPY’S WORLD: Free Mini Snoopy Theme Park In Sha Tin *For Young Kids In Hong Kong

While you’re at New Town Plaza, visit Snoopy’s World, a free theme park with a free canoe cruise – and, on top of that, a perfect starting point for bonding with your kids through the characters from your childhood! It comprises various amusement zones including the Snoopy House (doubling as a museum dedicated to the characters and their creator), Dog House, School Bus Party, Boating Canal (Peanuts Academy, Canoe Ride, Peanuts Dugout, Peanuts Boulevard, a playground, and more! Warning: you might find your inner child here… and the line for the boating canal is very long on the weekends.

Snoopy’s World, New Town Plaza, 3F, 18-19 Sha Tin Centre St, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, www.newtownplaza.com.hk/snoopys-world