PLANNER

OCT 9 Kids in the Kitchen

Kids and parents team up for this cooking competition judged by top Hong Kong chefs. For a chance to compete, email pranali@hongkongliving.com with your favourite dish and what you love about cooking. $100. 10am-4pm. Hong Kong New Oriental Culinary Art, 2/F, KP Tower, 93 King’s Road, North Point. hongkongliving.com

UNTIL OCT 29

Pink Together 2021

Join Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation for a virtual Pink Together walk to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. $350.

pinktogether.hk

UNTIL OCT 31

Halloween Costume Swap

Throughout October, parents can bring outgrown costumes to Retykle’s studio to swap for a new look. Costumes are also available to buy for $50 if you don’t have one to swap. 8/F, 44 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Sing Teck Building, Wong Chuk Hang.

retykle.com

OCT 1

National Day

Relax and enjoy the long weekend!

OCT 1-3

Pawty Marketplace

SPCA will host a series of events in celebration of World Animal Day on Oct 4. Free. We Go Mall, 16 Po Tai Street, Ma On Shan.

spca.org.hk

OCT 3

Club Rangoon Dog Adoption Day

Bring along your pets or meet a new family member at this popular adoption event. 2-6pm. Free. Kiosk Area, 33 Aberdeen Street, Central.

clubrangoon.com.hk

OCT 6,13 & 20

Happy Wednesday Races

Wednesday nights at the races are back. Place your bets from $10 and up. Happy Valley Racecourse. happywednesday.hkjc.com

OCT 7

Gastronomic Memories

to the 70’s over this six-course dinner with wine pairing. $10,888. Gaddi’s, The Peninsula.

peninsula.com

OCT 8-11

China Coast Regatta

Snag an invite to this annual regatta hosted by The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club at Middle Island. rhkyc.org.hk

OCT 8-11

Fine Art Asia

Asia’s leading fine art fair showcases Asian and Western antiques, jewellery, photography and

OCT 9

Ankie Beilke Retreat at Amtarda

Limited places available at this rejuvenating retreat hosted by Ankie at the exclusive Amtarda villa in the hills of Clearwater Bay. Five teachers will deliver classes including vinyasa yoga, restorative yoga, tea meditation, urban farming and aromatherapy. An exquisite Thai lunch will be served with the day ending at the beach. 9am-5pm. Amtarda, Clearwater Bay. Email ankiebeilke@gmail.com for more information.

modern & contemporary art. $120. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

fineartasia.com

OCT 9-10

IVE Cocktail Exhibition

Learn about the art of cocktail making from professional bartenders and mixologists. 6pm. Free. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Facebook: IVE Cocktail Exhibition

OCT 14

Chung Yeung Festival

Another public holiday. Aren’t we spoiled this month!

OCT 15-17

Hong Kong Ballet: Sleeping Beauty

Watch this fairytale classic come to life through ballet and music. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. From $140. Grande Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. hkballet.com

OCT 17

Wild Sunday Hike & Run

Tie your running shoes for a 9km, 12km or 24km race through Aberdeen Country Park. 9am. $250. xterace.com

OCT 21

Mums, Margs & Mini MasterChefs

TQM’s Head Chef Alejandro will teach kids how to make burritos and guacamole while parents enjoy free-flow margaritas. 3-5pm. $500. The Aberdeen by Dash Living, 100 Shek Pai Wan Rd, Aberdeen. ovolohotels.com

OCT 22-23

Jurassic Park In Concert

65 million years in the making, this actionpacked adventure is sheer movie magic. 8pm. From $380. Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. lcsd.gov.hk

OCT 9-10

Walking the Amazon

The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection debuts their acclaimed production of Walking the Amazon as part of their Classics for Juniors 2021 series. 2.30pm. From $160. Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre. urbtix.hk

UNTIL OCT 31

Haunted Halloween Celebrations

Enjoy trick or treat, a ghostly parade, pumpkin patches and haunted mansions. 10.30am–11pm. $639. Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island. hongkongdisneyland.com