What’s Happening: Top Picks in November
05 November – The World of Tim Burton
This exhibition features over 500 original items and creations from the legendary film director, Tim Burton. 5 November – 23 January. www.theworldoftimburton.hk
08-13 November – Best of British
The Best of British festival returns with an open air cinema showing classic British flicks and The Great British Garden Party, complete with croquet on the lawn, Cucumber sandwiches, strawberries & cream and high tea. Held at Tamar Park. http://bestofbritish.hk
12 November – Lamma Fun Day Beach Music Festival
This free outdoor music festival is a fun day for music lovers and families. It features food and market stalls, a licensed bar, arts & crafts and kids’ activities, as well as live music from 12 noon through to 10pm. Tai Wan To Beach, Lamma Island. More info: Facebook/ LammaFunDay
12 November – Glorumptious Roald Dahl Centenary
Bookazine and Maggie & Rose are holding a fun-filled day featuring story telling sessions, an outdoor library, cooking Roald Dahl- inspired treats, film screenings (Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), a treasure hunt and some quizzes. ABA Productions will also set-up a ‘Twits’ photo booth. info@maggieandrose.com.hk
13 November – Hike for Youth Diabetes
Youth Diabetes Action holds its second annual hike at Shek O Country Park to commemorate World Diabetes Day. The gentle 90-minute hike is suitable for the whole family. The minimum donation to register is $500 per adult or $100 for children between five and 18 years. For details, please visit www.hikeyda.org.hk
23 November – Breastfeeding workshop
Led by a registered nurse with 20 years experience this workshop, organised by ESF Language & Learning, will address key concerns of breastfeeding including proper latch on, stages of milk production, pumping and scheduled feeding. Tickets are $150 via www.eventbrite.hk
25 – 27 November – The Twits
Roald Dahl fans will delight in this theatre performance about the revolting couple, Mr & Mrs Twit. It is suitable for children age 6+ and is held at the Lyric Theatre HKAPA. Tickets via www.hkticketing.com
25 – 27 November – Clockenflap
Clockenflap returns in November at the new location of Central Harbourfront. Acts this year include Chemical Brothers. www.clockenflap.com
Art Attack!
You’ll be aMAZEd!
Seedling has produced its first technology game – Maze by Seedling. The adventure starts by designing and building a marble maze. Download the free app to scan the maze using a hand held phone/device and insert the device into the virtual reality viewer (which the child should creatively decorate beforehand) and the child will be transported into their own virtual reality adventure. The Maze collection includes Design your own Marble Maze, Design your own Virtual Reality Viewer and Design your own Headphones. Perfect Christmas gifts for children of eight years and older. $TBC, Available from Lane Crawford.
Family Art Day
This fun family event in Tamar Park on 6th November features outdoor sketching and crayon art, an ‘I-spy’ art treasure hunt, a collaborative Van Gogh-style installation, creative art workshops and even exercise sessions by professional fitness instructors. www.hkartweek.org.
Pick of Art Classes
Kids Gallery: www.kidsgallery.com
Anastassia’s Art House: www.arthouse-hk.com
Little Picasso: www.littlepicasso.hk
Choco L’art: www.chocolart.com.hk
Colour My World: www.colour-my-world.com
Arts in the Park Mardi Gras
Launched in 2001, Standard Chartered Arts in the Park Mardi Gras is an annual youth art education programme that culminates in a two-day fiesta in Causeway Bay. For this year’s ‘400 years of Shakespeare’ theme you are invited to join the magical characters from A Midsummer Night’s Dream as they come to life as giant illuminated puppets for the night parade (12 Nov) and create a carnival atmosphere for the grand finale (13 Nov). www.hkyaf.com
Sai Kung Art & About
December 3rd and 4th will see Sai Kung host its second art fair. The street fair offers local artists, across a wide variety of genres, the opportunity to present their work to thousands of visitors while offering guests a great interactive day meeting artists, taking in performances, workshops and demonstrations. 12.30pm – 6.00pm.
Education News
Baumhaus New Location
Baumhaus is expanding with a second creative learning play space and coffee lounge opening at Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui this December. The creative professionals and educators of Baumhaus educate, uplift and inspire children, nurturing their creativity through reputable music and drama programs. The convenient new Harbour City location offers a spacious, bright and light play environment. There is a brand new coffee lounge with a refreshed menu of savoury and sweet nibbles making the new Baumhaus an inviting and inclusive community space for families and caregivers.
Family-friendly events for your diary:
Demo Days – November 6th, Short Course – Starts December 1st,
Winter Camp – December 20th-30th
ESF Multi-Sports Kindergarten
The English Schools Foundation has created a new Multi-Sports Kindergarten Development Programme for pre-school children. The programme, designed for children aged 2 to 5 years old, aims at developing young children’s physical skills and enjoyment of sport and physical activity. Students are able to develop motor skills through various games and sports. For more information visit www.esf.org.hk
Science Courses
Unokidz are offering early-bird discounts for Christmas Holiday courses. The courses are designed to nurture curiosity and inspire young learners, age 2-6 years old, to explore subjects through a range of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities.
Week 1: 12th – 16th December, Changes in our Environment
Week 2: 19th – 23rd December, Outer Space
Early Bird discounts are available for bookings made by 30th November. Visit www.unokidz.com or call on 2715 8788
Hang Hau Space
Hang Hau Space is a one-stop spot for children’s activities and special interest classes. Its focus is on language (it is home to Jumpstart Mandarin), arts and sport. It has a kitchen and 1,400 sq ft dance studio. The 4,200 sq ft, three storey building is perfectly located for Sai Kung and Clearwater Bay based families. www.hanghauspace.com
The Young Ones
Changing times
One lucky Playtimes reader will win a Boori Sleigh Change Table worth $3,950! Perfect for holding all your baby’s nappies and toiletries on the three tiers (which have slide out mechanism) the stunning wooden Boori Sleigh Change Table will look fabulous in any nursery. Available from Tiny Footprints. Visit www.playtimes.com.hk/giveaways
Get healthy with your baby!
The Round Clinic has developed a new treatment package for mums and their newborns. After your delivery, the team will help restore your body to pre-pregnancy state. They will assess spinal misalignments in both you and your baby and treat any related symptoms such as pelvic re-balancing, neck or back strain, reflux, torticollis, head shaping, colic pain, feeding difficulties, etc. The package costs $2,400 and includes two 45 minute consultation and treatments. www.theroundclinic.com
PEKiP courses
PEKiP is a child development program aimed at helping babies advance during their first year of life. During the course you will learn how to stimulate and play with your little one, while the fun obstacle course will help improve your baby’s crawling and get them ready for walking. Mothers with babies born in July, August or September are invited to join the course of four lessons starting November 6th.
For working parents, PEKiP is now offering Helper and Baby Crawler groups. The six-week course commences on 1st November. To register for either course visit www.pekip.com.hk
Bank for Your Health
If you are considering harvesting blood from the umbilical cord during your next childbirth, head along to this free seminar by HealthBaby. Held on the 26th November 2pm-4pm in Hong Kong Science Park, the seminar will educate visitors on the function of cord blood and the umbilical cord through a presentation and tour of the lab. Expectant mothers will also receive a free gift. To enrol visit www.healthbaby.hk
Sweet Dreams
Cocoonababy is an ergonomic cocoon designed to go inside your baby’s cot during their first months. The ergonomically shaped nest reassures baby and helps them adapt to their new surroundings.
The baby nest includes an adjustable, removable wedge (used below the fitted sheet). Baby simply lies on their back in the cocoon in a semi-foetal position and they should be all set for the land of nod! Cocoonababy is suitable for babies from 2.8kgs until they start trying to roll or change position in the nest, which should be around three to four months old. Available from Mothercare, Mothercourt, Eugene, Rainbow, $1,599
Gearing Up for Christmas
Playtimes loves…
The Lion Rock Press new Christmas range is not only super fun, but 100 per cent of profits go to Mother’s Choice. The seasonal range includes Hong Kong inspired Christmas cards, gift tags, wrapping paper and hanging decorations. Kick-start your Christmas shopping with a trip to www.thelionrockpress.com
Pick of the Fairs
Clearwater Bay School Fair, 5th November
Australian International School Fair, 5th November
JWA Annual Charity Bazaar, 6th November
South Island School Nightfest, 18th November
Island Christian Academy Christmas Fair, 19th November
Chinese International School Fair, 19th November 10am-4pm
Sha Tin College & Junior School Fair, 19th November
Conrad Fair, 21st November 10am-8pm (Gift & Lifestyle) & 29th November 10am-8pm (Pre-Christmas Gift Parade)
The Repulse Bay Christmas Fair, 27th November
Bradbury School, 2nd December 6pm-8pm
Amazing gifts
Are you looking for something a little bit different for a loved one this Christmas: something with a bit of personality and that has been created in Hong Kong? New e-boutique www.Amazing-hk.com may be the answer. Selling bags, jewellery, scarves, picture frames, kid’s accessories and bath toys, you’ll find a creative gift to suit everyone. They also have a showroom at shop 811, 505 Hennessy Road.
Christmas Carol Concert
The fifth Christmas Carol Concert Appeal will be held at the Helena May on 1st December, 6.30pm-8.30pm. Tickets cost $600 and include free flowing food and wine. The event raises money for SoCO (Society for Community Organisation) which supports Hong Kong’s poorest, many of whom are “cage dwellers”.
www.ticketflap.com/christmas-carol-concert-appeal
Faust Theatre
Faust International Youth Theatre’s production of The Jungle Book, performed by young actors aged 8 to 18, promises to be a wild theatrical adventure about friendship and bravery. The show runs 1st-3rd December and we have four tickets for the opening night to giveaway to readers www.playtimes.com.hk/giveaways. Tickets from www.hkticketing.com
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