There are a lot of fun activities to help you spend your time in Hong Kong. Unfortunately, the night activities got severely curtailed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Still, there are several events in Hong Kong island, Kowloon, and beyond for you to enjoy over the coming weekend. There are family events, events for couples, and even art/history appreciation – there is something for everyone. So, here is a list of the best things to do in Hong Kong without further ado.
Food for homeless – Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a charity initiative by the ImpactHK group trying to help the homeless with food and shelter, with Christmas being just around the corner. The target is to raise and serve 30,000 meals to underprivileged members of society. You can donate online if you follow the link bit.ly/sparkraise-for-impacthk-urgent-food. The charity is open for donations till the 8th of December.
PMQ weekend workshop gala
You can unleash your inner creativity and join one of the creative workshops at the PMQ till the 13th of December. There are over 20 art and design workshops to choose from, including bag-making, leather, and jewelry.
The Hong Kong French Film Festival
The 49th edition of the Hong Kong French Film Festival is underway at cinemas around Hong Kong. The roster boasts if an impressive line up of classic French productions. The festival’s current iteration supports the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The festival will run till the 15th of December.
Virtual exhibition
The winners of the Fashion Asia Hong Kong “10 Asian Designers to Watch” will show their talents and creations in a virtual exhibition until the 31st of January. The entire presentation can be viewed online and features the top designers and specially curated 3D showrooms.
AIA Vitality Park
For some quality family fun time, you can head over to the opening of the grounds at the AIA Vitality Park. HK’s first COVID-19 responsible entertainment park is where you can enjoy live music, movies, food, and drinks. Here you will find purpose-built isolation pods that are socially distant to enjoy, relax, and have fun.
Globoscope K11 MUSEA
If you are a fan of the light showcase by the French art lab Collectif Coin, you shouldn’t miss Globoscope at the K11 MUSEA. The show is on till the 3rd of January. This is the first time Collectif Coin is making their debut in Asia, and it is looking promising for a great day of entertainment.
Enjoy Christmas in Times Square
Christmas is the time for the festive cheer, wines, cakes, and more importantly – photos. Times Square at the Causeway Bay will provide you with the perfect festive cheer backdrop with the 15-meter-high Christmas chandelier. You can shop at the mini-marketplace and join a Christmas craft workshop to have a fun time as well.
These are some of the best things to do in Hong Kong over the weekend. We hope our guide will allow you to plan ahead of your weekend of fun activities.
