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Mark your calendars for these March events designed especially for children aged four to 14, ranging from 800 metres to 3.2 kilometres. Central Harbourfront. 10am-6.30pm. From $580. spartanrace.hk
MAR 14
Discovery Bay Sunday Market
MAR 25
Hung Shing Festival Hung Shing Festival is a traditional celebration, honouring the god of the southern sea. What’s lined up for this century-old festival? Dragon and lion dances, a vibrant, jovial parade and Chinese opera performances, all held at a 245-year-old temple. Times vary. Free. hongkongcheapo.com
UNTIL MAR 9
See What Lies Beneath Pop-Up Gallery This unique photo exhibition will depict the harrowing struggle of advanced breast cancer. Aiming to raise awareness of genetic testing, this gallery is presented by the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation. Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay. Times vary. Free. hkbcf.org
UNTIL MAR 31
CMHK Hiking Festival Take on a 5G technology-integrated hiking challenge and have the chance to win exciting prizes including an iPhone 12 and Samsung Galaxy Note 20. Location and times vary. Free. wewalk.hk.
UNTIL MAR 28
Active Angels Virtual Fundraising Walk Move for a good cause this month. Raise funds for the children of Bali Kids living with HIV/AIDS and for the children of Sunrise Cambodia. The virtual walk can be done from anywhere, as long as you register to track your steps. Donations from $250. angels-for-children.org
30-Hour Famine The annual famine event will take place virtually this year with a theme of Heated Hunger. All funds raised will go to support World Vision’s assistance projects for children and families in Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Somalia. 30hourfamine.org
MAR 20
Seasonal Family Fun Morning Take part in this family fun fair and enjoy Spring and Easter crafts, planting and breadmaking, topped off with a special puppet show. Highgate House School, the Peak. 9.30am-11am. $371. highgatehouse.edu.hk
Sai Kung Magazine’s pet-friendly market
MAR 5
International Women’s Day 2021 Virtual Lunch
MAR 6
Spartan Kids Race Let your children smash through obstacle courses
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MAR 19-20
MAR 20
Focused on women in film and other creative industries, The Women’s Foundation’s virtual lunch, Scripting Our Future - A Gender Equal Narrative, will feature industry experts, insightful speakers and their heartwarming stories. 12.301.45pm. Free. twfhk.org
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Support local business owners at Handmade Hong Kong’s craft market. Artists, bakers, designers and makers will be selling bags, jewellery, home accessories, fine art and more. Discovery Bay Plaza. 11am-6pm. Free. handmadehongkong.com
Shop for goodies and support local dog charities. 11am-6pm. Free. Pets Central, Sai Kung. hongkongliving.com/shop
