Cover Watch fish in an aquarium from the cosiness of a tent at Ocean Park this month
Watch fish in an aquarium from the cosiness of a tent at Ocean Park this month
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See off the last of the summer holidays with Tatler's pick of child-friendly activities this month in Hong Kong
From cooking classes to outdoor waterparks to creating NFT art: here are seven days out to keep the whole family entertained before the new school year kicks in.
Above Orbstellar Metaspace is a 3D experience that enables visitors to create their own NFT art
Above The installation, staged at Pacific Place, is inspired by the vast wonders of the universe
Orbstellar Metaspace is a 3D experience that enables visitors to create their own NFT art
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Orbstellar Metaspace
Pacific Place plays host to an art installation with a difference this month. Orbstellar Metaspace is an immersive NFT experience, presenting a galactic voyage of participatory art, created by Hong Kong new media art group Xcept. Visitors can construct and design their own galaxy, with multiple colours and patterns to choose from. They then upload and project their galactic art piece onto the 360-degree screens to be viewed in real time. Until October. Shop 100A, L1, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. klook.com
Above Mix up some magic at one of Foodcraft's cooking classes
Above Mini budding bakers and chefs can make delicious treats in a fun and safe environment
Mix up some magic at one of Foodcraft's cooking classes
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Cooking Classes
Known for high-quality cooking workshops for all ages, Foodcraft consistently has a finger on the pulse of modern families' eating habits. This month, children can try making kombucha or get messy while learning about Japanese fermentation techniques to make soy-free miso and amazake, a drink made from fermented rice. Look out for plant-based dumpling and low-sugar mooncake workshops in the autumn, too. For children aged six to 14. FoodCraft, Room A, 16/F, Yiuga Factory Building, 62 Victoria Road, Kennedy Town. foodcraft.hk
Summer Vibes at Central Harbourfront
All the fun of the fair lands at Central Harbourfront, with a retro-themed, outdoor pop-up event called Summer Vibes, packed with activities like classic funfair games, rides and mini golf. Families can hang out together during the day, while the fair is perfect for teenagers looking for something different after sundown. For all ages. Fridays to Sundays until September 11. Hong Kong Observation Wheel & AIA Vitality Park, 33 Man Kwong St, Central. Tickets from zicket.co
Above The Africa Center's summer camp programme cleverly disguises learning as fun
The Africa Center's summer camp programme cleverly disguises learning as fun
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Afro Multi-Activity Summer Camp
From fabric dyeing to debating workshops, and cooking classes to learning to make a video and uploading it to YouTube, the Africa Center's Summer Camp is five days packed with learning cleverly disguised as fun. Each day is themed-from "be an artist" to “be a scientist"-meaning young participants can get hands-on across a cornucopia of activities. For children aged two to 13. August 15 to 19. 10am to 4pm. Africa Center Hong Kong, 12/F, 21 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. africacenterhk.com
Above Flow Academy is a floating obstacle course on a lake in the New Territories
Flow Academy is a floating obstacle course on a lake in the New Territories
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Flow Academy
Bounce, splash, scramble and leap at Flow Academy's Aqua Park, an outdoor inflatable water sports arena guaranteed to send children into a frenzy of excitement. As well as a large floating obstacle course, families can also rent kayaks and paddleboards, swim in a kid-friendly lake pool, and even bring the dog along for a cooling dip in the pet swimming zone. Until September 30 (closed on Mondays). Lake Egret Nature Park, 2 Hung Lam Drive, Tai Po Kau. popticket.hk
Above A trip to Ocean Park is enhanced by a series of educational programmes this summer
Above The theme park's Nature in Panoramas programme includes a tour of Aberdeen typhoon shelter, a visit to a fisherman's houseboat and an aquarium-gazing session from a tent
A trip to Ocean Park is enhanced by a series of educational programmes this summer
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Ocean Park
A trip to Ocean Park to ride rollercoasters and meet animals during the summer holidays is a no-brainer, but the theme park also has a programme of activities that extends beyond its normal boundaries. Try Nature in Panoramas, which features a tour of the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, a visit to a traditional fisherman's houseboat and a wildlife walk in Aberdeen Country Park, plus a tour of the Ocean Park aquarium; the We Wild Adventure Day Camp, a one-day eco-tour of Lamma Island; Own Your Own Stage, a four-session magic and performance workshop at Whiskers Village; and the Sea Land Expedition, a three-hour class where children can learn skills including journalism, architecture and archaeology. For children aged four and over. 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen. oceanpark.com.hk
Above Cutting-edge modern art museum M+ has a range of drop-in events tailored to children
Above There's plenty of room for creativity and imagination at West Kowloon Cultural District
Cutting-edge modern art museum M+ has a range of drop-in events tailored to children
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M+ Imagination Playground
A trip to M+ to explore art is an A-grade day out for the family in itself, but the West Kowloon museum has drop-in events specifically tailored towards stimulating children's imaginations and giving them a safe space to be creative. This month, look out for Imagination Playground, a play area made up of large, soft, blue shapes that can be moved around into different configurations and sculptures in 40-minute family sessions. August 21 and 28. For children aged four to ten. M+, 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District. mplus.org.hk
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