Five Things to Check Out with Your Kids in Hong Kong this May 2023

Easter holiday has rapidly zipped past us with the air full of excitement with egg hunts and bunny chases, and we're not ready to let the fun stop in May!

With Mother's Day just around the corner, it is the perfect excuse to take your children out for some fun Springtime thrills in the city. Here is a guide to the five must-do events and activities around Hong Kong that are sure to bring smiles to your children's faces this May.

Discovery Bay Mother’s Day Market

The Discover Bay Sunday Market is going to put on a Mother’s Day theme for the holiday’s special Sunday. Bring your family to the fair to shop for fantastic homemade DIY items by local independent vendors. The market is also perfect for families to buy unique Mother’s Day gifts that you won’t find anywhere else.

When: 11 AM – 6 PM, May. 14

Where: Discovery Bay Plaza, Discovery Bay Road, Discovery Bay, New Territories

How much: Free entry

Children’s Art Tour at the Affordable Art Fair

It is the 10th Anniversary of the Affordable Art Fair stepping in Hong Kong. This year, there will be a remarkable art exhibition featuring 93 local and international galleries displaying various extraordinary collections of contemporary artworks.

And on this incredibly special 10th Anniversary, the fair is going to collaborate with Art Loop to provide a 1-hour immersion course for kids aged between 4 to 12 years old, to develop their art appreciation and critical thinking skills. Souvenirs and tour books are included in the workshop price and are available for purchase on Eventbrite. No matter if you are looking for a fun day out, unique artwork to hang at home, or art therapy-themed workshops, the art tour sure has something for you and your kids!

When: May.19 – May.21

Where: Hall 1E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

How much: HK$250

Jello & Mellow

Spend a day at Jello & Mellow with the children for an immersive playhouse café experience. The spacious café comes with a Nordic and pastel colors which creates an atmosphere of warmth and joy. Opening in mid-May, the café offers an all-day family dining experience and an imaginative indoor play area for the little ones.

Apart from an interactive playground, a tailor-made menu for kids provides pasta and pizzas which are tempting for all food lovers. And for the little ones, wine, champagne, and spirits are replaced by a selection of smoothies and milkshakes that will suit their taste buds.

When: Mid-May

Where: 9/F, 1001 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

Shrek The Musical JR

Face Productions is rolling up the red curtains for the little actors to perform Shrek The Musical this May. Shrek The Musical Jr. is based on the Oscar-winning Animation film, where talented junior actors perform the part romance and part twisted fairy tale of Shrek that is sure to captivate audiences of all ages. Don’t miss your chance to see these young actors shine on stage and grab your tickets on Face Productions to look for an enjoyable show night with your family.

When: May. 13- May. 14

Where: Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

How much: HK$200

Adventure in AI & ChatGPT

ChatGPT & AI technology is sweeping across the globe recently and it is a perfect opportunity for your child to learn more about it through an interactive workshop. PREFACE is thrilled to provide a tailor-made generative AI coding bootcamp led by ChatGPT, to let kids learn all about the tech-driven world.

There is no need for any prior knowledge of coding, so bring your child to this taster workshop and get themselves prepared in the digital age. Do not miss this unique opportunity and secure your spot-on Eventbrite.

When: Weekends of May, 2:00PM – 3:30PM

Where: Preface (Tower 535) 18/F, Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

How much: Free of charge