What’s on in Hong Kong this October
This is your ultimate guide to what’s on in Hong Kong this October, from spooktastic Halloween parties to open-air cinema and fashion workshops, read on for everything you need to know.
Disney Halloween Time
The most dastardly Disney Villains are ready to welcome guests with their wicked magic. Guests will be fully immersed into an upgraded Disney Halloween Time with highlights including Jack Skellington’s “The Nightmare Before Dinner”, Mickey’s Halloween Time Street Party and a debut of the evil stepmother from Cinderella.
When: Until October 31
Where: Disneyland Hong Kong, Lantau Island
Fantastical Beasts of the Sea
In the lead up to Halloween, The Mills has joined hands with British inflatable design group Designs in Air to transform the property into a magical marine wonderland featuring spooky inflatable monsters and their terrifying tentacles.
When: Until October 31
Where: The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par St, Tsuen Wan
The Woods pops up at Asaya
Asaya at Rosewood Hong Kong has teamed up with HULA to present “The Woods,” an interactive, sustainable pop-up boutique offering pre-owned designer apparel and accessories. Customisation workshops and experiences will take place throughout the month in collaboration with some of Hong Kong’s most exciting art and fashion curators.
When: Daily until November 25 (Sun-Tues, 11am-8pm, Wed-Sat, 11am-9pm)
Where: 6/F Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
Red Bull Takeover Virtual Explorace
Explore the city with HK high jump record holder Cecelia Yeung and celebrity Alex Lam by racing across up to 300 virtual checkpoints. Entry fee is $200 and includes a participant pack with event tee, crossbody running bag and Red Bull. Register online by October 7.
When: October 8
Where: Meeting point TBC
Volunteer with HandsOn Hong Kong
Pack school kits which will be distributed to The Hub Hong Kong—serving children from low-income families in Sham Shui Po; The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong—supporting people with mental health challenges, and their families; and Christian Action Centre for Refugees—supporting children from refugee and asylum-seeking families. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, booking essential with spaces limited.
When: October 11
Where: Unit A, 9/F, Easy Tower,609 Tai Nan West Street, Kowloon
Denise Ho x Kitdo: Scarf restyling
Restyle and freshen your look by learning new scarf-tying techniques with stylist Denise Ho from Kitdo.
When: October 12 and October 15, 4-5 pm
Where: Asaya, 6/F Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
The Grounds Returns
Hong Kong’s beloved outdoor cinema The Grounds returns for its second season this fall with enhanced amenities – new pods and F&B offerings and new wellness classes. Tickets available from zicket.co.
When: From October 13
Where: Hong Kong Observation Wheel and AIA Vitality Park, 33 Man Kwong Street, Central
The Animal Utopia Origami Series
Hop along to this cookie decorating and origami folding workshop hosted by Cookie Smiles. Tickets cost $250 for one child and one adult (100% of proceeds go to Box of Hope).
When: October 15, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm
Where: Centricity, 2/F, LANDMARK Chater House, Central
No Man’s Land Film Festival
Women In Sports Empowered Hong Kong (“WISE”) hosts this inspirational film festival with screenings, talks and a raffle. Tickets from $260 with proceeds going to support WISE in enabling more local and grassroots communities in Hong Kong to access opportunities in sports.
When: October 16, 2.30-5pm
Where: WLAB by ClubWheelock x The DO 196-198 Tsat Tsz Mui Road, Quarry Bay
Rethink Poverty．Empowerment Market
To mark the International Day for Eradication of Poverty, Oxfam Hong Kong is organising the Rethink Poverty．Empowerment Market at Central Market to raise awareness about the importance of empowerment and partnership in the fight against poverty. Eight of OHK’s partner organisations will sell their handicrafts, environmentally friendly products and educational resources at the market.
When: October 18-23
Where: Central Market, 93 Queen’s Road Central and 80 Des Voeux Road Central, Central
Hello to Refreshed Denim
Create eye-catching accessories from denim fabric with Washi Jeans founder Hiro Yoshikawa at The Woods” interactive, sustainable pop-up boutique in collaboration with HULA.
When: October 19, 4.30-5.30pm and October 22, 2-3pm and 3.30-4.30pm
Where: Asaya, 6/F Rosewood Hong Kong, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
Italia Mia 2022
The Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Hong Kong and Macao presents the fourth edition of this annual initiative to promote Italian culture, language, art and lifestyle. More than 40 events covering cinema, art, music, Italian language, books, design, food and fashion trends will be held across the city.
When: October 20 – December 31
ReThink Plastic
Volunteers are invited to get “HandsOn” with the recycling process at the V Cycle factory. They will take part in a briefing and tour before supporting the factory’s recycling process and helping alongside elderly cardboard collectors employed by V Cycle. Register ahead.
When: October 22, 2-4pm
Where: Room 2, 4/FL, Ming Fat Industrial Centre, 1 Kin Fat Street, Tuen Mun, New Territories
Freespace Jazz Fest
This outdoor market and live music event will run from Wednesday to Sunday with activities for the whole family. The Market at the Great Lawn will feature handcrafts, workshops and screenings of world music short films while The Harbourside Lawn will host 16 free music performances, featuring world music, choir, jazz big bands and funk.
When: 26 – 30 October 2022
Where: West Kowloon Cultural District
BOO! Night at Relish
Do you like scary movies? Relish is hosting a Halloween rooftop movie night with free flow food, drinks and a ghostly-themed welcome cocktail. Early Bird tickets cost $320 (regular price $380), arrive dressed in your spookiest costume to win a prize.
When: October 28, From 7.30pm
Where: Yally Industrial Building, 22D 6 Yip Fat Street, Wong Chuk Hang
Beauty of blue at CHAT
CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile) presents a series of winter exhibitions and displays, the first ‘Absolute Blue,’ features immersive installations of BUAISOU’s indigo works and their unique farm-to-closet practices.
When: October 29, 2022 – February 5, 2023
Where: CHAT, The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan
Spooky Moonlit Movies on the Beach
This Halloween, Discovery Bay’s beautiful Tai Pak Beach will transform into an open-air theatre, presenting spooky movies over four nights. Cosy up under the stars, enjoy the sea breeze and delicious bites while watching classics such as Shaun of the Dead, The Lost Boys, Coco and Ghostbusters Afterlife. Tickets available here.
When: October 27-30, 6-10pm
Where: Tai Pak Beach, Discovery Bay Road, Discovery Bay
Pup Halloween Party at Stazione Novella
On October 30, neighbourhood hotspot Stazione Novella is set to host the most adorable Halloween celebration in Hong Kong. Dig out your four-legged costumes and head to this Doggy Halloween Party from 11am-2pm. Those with dressed up pups will get a coffee or Espresso Martini on the house. All doggy participants will receive a house-made Pupperoni and the best-dressed pooch will get a special (doggy-approved) surprise. Arrive before 12.30pm to enter your pup, the winner will be announced at 1pm.
When: October 29-30, 11am-2pm
Where: Stazione Novella, 52-56 Staunton Street, SoHo
Spooky Halloween Skating Fun
Discovery Bay Ice Rink will set stage for a Spooky Neon Ice Party. Get spooky makeup from professional painters and join the party on the rinks with a DJ and glowing neon lights. Tickets cost $100 per person.
When: October 29, 6.30-10pm
Where: Discovery Bay Ice Rink, G/F, DB Plaza, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, dbicerink.com
Spooky Halloween Night Market
This Halloween Night Market at Discovery Bay will offer a wide variety of Halloween goods and handmade products as well as spooky face or arm painting, a candy giveaway and photo opportunities with scary characters. It’s to be a guaranteed spookily delightful night for all ages.
When: October 30, 2.30-9.30pm (face and arm painting from 6-9pm)
Where: Discovery Bay Plaza, Discovery Bay Road, Discovery Bay
