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THE PLANNER
OCT 17 Wild Sunday Hike & Run
Run around Aberdeen Country park in the series of challenges including 24km, 12km and 9km. The top three winners in each category will receive a trophy and prize. $250. 9am. Start at Aberdeen P.H.A.B. Barbecue Site. xterace.com
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UNTIL OCT 13
More Than This Art Exhibition
Ben Brown Fine Arts presents More Than This, the first solo exhibition of Puerto Rican-American artist Enoc Pere. Comprising oil paintings, this largely new body of work reflects Perez’s interest in architectural spaces, a signature and ongoing source of inspiration in his art. Free. 202 The Factory, 1 Yip Fat Street, Wong Chuk Hang.
benbrownfinearts.com
UNTIL OCT 29
Pink Together 2021
Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation is proud to launch the second virtual Pink Together walk to raise public awareness for breast cancer and breast health, while raising vital funds for the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation. Participants can donate a small enrolment fee which goes directly to the charity and count the steps taken until October 29 for a chance to win a prize. $350. pinktogether.hk
OCT 1
National Day
Relax and enjoy the long weekend!
OCT 1
Burger & Lobster Night
For one night only, relish in a Surf ‘n’ Turf meal, enjoy live music and indulge in three hours of free-flow beer, cider and sparkling wine. The menu boasts a Wagyu Burger and Half Boston Lobster with bottomless fries and salad. Starts at $450. The Factory Event Space, 16A Kwai Bo Industrial Building, 40 Wong Chuk Hang.
thefactoryhk.com
OCT 6, 13, 20
Happy Wednesday Races
The horse racing season is back at Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Happy Valley Races. Eat, drink and (hopefully) win big this season. $10. Hong Kong Jockey Club Happy Valley Racecourse, Wong Nai Chung Road.
happywednesday.hkjc.com
OCT 8-11
China Coast Regatta
Based out of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club’s Middle Island Clubhouse, sailors will compete in a variety of windward, leeward, geometric and island courses. Competing yachts can expect the best of Hong Kong’s sailing conditions; excellent breeze, blue skies, warm friendly waters and great parties.
rhkyc.org.hk
OCT 8-11
Fine Art Asia
Asia’s leading international fine art fair showcasing Asian and Western antiques, jewellery, photography and modern and contemporary art. $120. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
fineartasia.com
OCT 9-10
Walking the Amazon
Award-winning bilingual learning theatre, The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection (AFTEC), will debut their acclaimed production of Walking the Amazon as part of their Classics for Juniors 2021 series. From $160. Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre. urbtix.hk
OCT 14
Chung Yeung Festival
Another public holiday, aren’t we spoilt. The Hong Kong Veterans’ Tennis Association is hosting the ITF Seniors Open at the Hong Kong Country Club for men and women above the age of 45. The prize money is $380,000, and there will be a singles and doubles tournament. $480. 188 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Deep Water Bay. hkvta.com.hk
Celebrate early and skip the Halloween-hungry crowds. Trick or treat with Disney characters, enjoy the ghostly parade and revel in the pumpkin patches and haunted mansions. 10.30am–11pm. Starts at $639. Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island. hongkongdisneyland.com