We confirmed 12 Christmas events for kids in Hong Kong for 2026, from 13 November to 3 January. One of them is free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Hong Kong.
The short version
- 12 kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Lantau, Admiralty, Central, Mui Wo, Lantau, San Po Kong and more
- First: Dreaming of Christmas: Santa's Grotto and Dreamer's Workshop, Admiralty, 13 November
- Free events: Children's Book Display: Joyful Christmas
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by area, with the date, time, price and the small things parents ask about (booking, ages, what is included).
Hong Kong Christmas events for kids at a glance
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 12 confirmed for 2026
- Areas
- Lantau, Admiralty, Central, Mui Wo, Lantau, San Po Kong and Tsim Sha Tsui
- Season
- 13 November to 3 January
- Free events
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Christmas events for kids in Lantau
4 confirmed events in Lantau, soonest first.
Christmas parade
A Disney Christmas (Lantau)
- When: Daily, Fri 20 Nov to Sun 3 Jan
- Where: Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau
- Cost: Included with park admission
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
A Disney Christmas runs at Hong Kong Disneyland from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Main Street U.S.A. is transformed for the season, and the festive entertainment is included with regular park admission, so no separate ticket is needed.
Families can expect character greetings in festive outfits, the Friendtastic Parade, and the Arendelle Winter Market in World of Frozen. A Midweek Getaway ticket gives 20% off Wednesday visits until 30 December, except 23 December, and a second day can be added to a 1-Day Ticket for HK$100 more. A separate Winter Fest in Arendelle starts on 5 January 2027.
Parent tip: Weekends and school holidays are busy, so a Wednesday visit with the Midweek Getaway ticket may be calmer.
- Host
- Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Christmas light-up
A Holiday Wish Come True Tree Lighting Ceremony (Lantau)
- When: Nightly, 20 Nov to 3 Jan (check the park schedule for the time)
- Where: Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau
- Cost: Included with park admission
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
A Holiday Wish Come True is the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Main Street U.S.A. at Hong Kong Disneyland, held nightly through the season from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Santa Goofy leads the countdown, and the evening features snow effects and a drone performance.
The ceremony is included with regular park admission. The drone performances may be cancelled in bad weather, and the Momentous night show follows the lighting. The exact start time is not given in the guides, so check the park's entertainment schedule on the day.
Parent tip: Find a spot on Main Street early for a clear view, and check the entertainment schedule for the time as weather can cancel the drones.
- Host
- Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Christmas light-up
Arendelle Winter Market at World of Frozen (Lantau)
- When: Daily, Fri 20 Nov to Sun 3 Jan
- Where: Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau
- Cost: Included with park admission
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
During A Disney Christmas, World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland gets a festive Arendelle Winter Market, running through the season from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Anna, Elsa and Olaf appear in the festive experience.
The guides also list a new activity called Kristoff's Sven-tastic Surprise. Everything is included with regular park admission. A separate Winter Fest in Arendelle begins on 5 January 2027, just after the Christmas season ends.
Parent tip: Character meet queues in World of Frozen can be long at peak times, so go early in the day.
- Host
- Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Carol concert
Disney Christmas Live in Concert (Lantau)
- When: Sat 21 and Sun 22 Nov, Sat 5 and Sun 6 Dec
- Where: Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau
- Cost: From HK$299 (standard seating); HK$369 to HK$479 (VIP seating with a festive treat)
- Ages: Family audiences
Details, tips and host
Disney Christmas Live in Concert takes place in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams at Hong Kong Disneyland on 21 and 22 November and 5 and 6 December 2026. Pianist Joyce Cheung performs on the November dates and Oscar Tao on the December dates, both joined by the Hong Kong Children's Choir.
Standard Seating Area passes start from HK$299, and VIP Seating Area passes cost HK$369 to HK$479 and include a festive treat. Showtimes were not listed in the guides, so confirm the time when you book.
Parent tip: Confirm the showtime when booking, as it was not listed. Outdoor shows can be affected by weather.
- Host
- Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Christmas events for kids in Admiralty
3 confirmed events in Admiralty, soonest first.
Meet Santa
Dreaming of Christmas: Santa's Grotto and Dreamer's Workshop (Admiralty)
- When: Fri 13 Nov to Sun 3 Jan (book a slot online)
- Where: Pacific Place and Starstreet Precinct, Admiralty
- Cost: Ticket prices shown on the booking site
Details, tips and host
Pacific Place and the Starstreet Precinct in Admiralty host the Dreaming of Christmas programme, with a Santa's Grotto and a Dreamer's Workshop where families can create their own gifts. Little Steps Asia lists the run from Friday 13 November to Sunday 3 January.
Grotto booking is staged by membership tier. Black, Platinum and Gold members can book first, then other members from 11am on Wednesday 11 November, excluding pre-members. Workshop bookings open to the public at 11am on Friday 13 November. Check the booking site for ticket prices and slot times, as these are not shown on the landing page.
Parent tip: Santa slots are booked in stages by membership tier, so check the booking site on 11 November. Public workshop booking opens at 11am on 13 November.
- Host
- Pacific Place (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Pacific Place and Starstreet Precinct, 88 Queensway, Admiralty
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Visit with Santa
Santa's Secret Kingdom (Admiralty)
- When: 28 and 29 Nov, 5 and 6, 11 to 13, 18 to 20 and 23 to 26 Dec, 9am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 5:30pm
- Where: Island Shangri-La, Admiralty
- Cost: From HK$648, depending on the date; children under 2 free
- Ages: Little ones with their grown-ups; under 2s free
Details, tips and host
Santa's Secret Kingdom is an hour of Christmas play for little ones and their grown-ups at Island Shangri-La in Admiralty. Hong Kong Madame describes a musical game, a paper lantern workshop, arts and crafts to take home, a family moment with Santa and a personalised letter from the North Pole.
Sessions run in the morning (9am to 12pm) and afternoon (1:30pm to 5:30pm) on the listed dates, with about 20 people per session. Tickets start from HK$648 and the price depends on the date. Children under two are free. Tickets are sold through Shangri-La Boutique, and the busiest December dates are likely to go first.
Parent tip: Book early for weekend dates, as sessions are small. Tickets are sold through Shangri-La Boutique.
- Host
- Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Island Shangri-La, Supreme Court Road, Pacific Place, Admiralty
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Visit with Santa
Meet Santa at Island Shangri-La (Admiralty)
- When: Daily, 5 to 26 Dec (weekdays 11am to 7:30pm, weekends and festive days 10am to 8:30pm)
- Where: Island Shangri-La Lobby, Admiralty
- Cost: HK$358 on weekdays, HK$398 on weekends and festive days, for up to 4 guests
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
Santa returns to the lobby of Island Shangri-La from Saturday 5 December to Saturday 26 December. Each ticket covers up to four guests and includes a framed photograph and a small gift to remember the occasion.
Weekday sessions run from 11am to 7:30pm at HK$358, while weekends and festive days run from 10am to 8:30pm at HK$398. An extra gift set costs HK$160. Tickets went on sale on Shangri-La Boutique from 2 November, and if a slot is still free you can buy on the spot at the lobby.
Parent tip: Book through Shangri-La Boutique for a fixed slot, or try the lobby on the day if a slot is free.
- Host
- Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Island Shangri-La Lobby, Supreme Court Road, Pacific Place, Admiralty
- Sign-up
- Recommended
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Christmas events for kids in Central
2 confirmed events in Central, soonest first.
Christmas story time
Storytelling and Illustration Workshop for Children (Central)
- When: Mon 21 to Wed 23 Dec (one-hour sessions)
- Where: Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Central
- Cost: HK$380 per child; complimentary for in-house guests
- Ages: Ages 4 to 12
Details, tips and host
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong teams up with the Hong Kong International Literary Festival for a new Storytelling and Illustration Workshop for Children. It takes place from 21 to 23 December in Victoria 1 on the 2nd floor, led by Hong Kong authors and artists Bonnie Pang and Shana Cheung.
The one-hour sessions are for children aged 4 to 12 and mix storytelling, illustration and hands-on craft. Afterwards, Executive Pastry Chef Ringo Chan introduces a festive pastry creation, and children take the treats home. Public booking opens in November through the hotel eShop at HK$380 per child, and the workshop is complimentary for in-house guests.
Parent tip: Public booking is through the hotel eShop from November. Session times were not listed in the release, so check when booking.
- Host
- Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Visit with Santa
Santa Claus at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong (Central)
- When: Thu 24 and Fri 25 Dec, 3 to 5pm
- Where: Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Central
- Cost: Price not stated; priority for in-house guests and dining patrons
- Ages: All ages
Details, tips and host
Guests can capture a moment with Santa Claus beneath the Christmas tree in the lobby of Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, from 3pm to 5pm each day. Santa also visits selected restaurants during these appearances.
In-house guests and dining patrons get priority access to the photo sessions. The press release does not state a price or booking process for the photos, so ask the hotel before you go if you are not staying or dining there.
Parent tip: Priority goes to hotel guests and diners, so expect a wait if you are visiting just for the photo.
- Host
- Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Christmas events for kids in Mui Wo, Lantau
1 confirmed event in Mui Wo, Lantau, soonest first.
Christmas family eventFree
Children's Book Display: Joyful Christmas (Mui Wo, Lantau)
- When: Wed 16 to Wed 30 Dec, during library opening hours
- Where: Mui Wo Public Library, Mui Wo, Lantau
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Children
Details, tips and host
Mui Wo Public Library on Lantau Island puts together a Joyful Christmas display of children's books from Wednesday 16 December to Wednesday 30 December. It is open during the library's normal opening hours, with no booking needed.
This is a book display rather than a scheduled event, so it suits a casual visit to borrow festive picture books. The library is in the Mui Wo Municipal Services Building at 9 Ngan Shek Street, close to the ferry pier. You need a library card to borrow items.
Parent tip: Bring a library card to borrow. Check the library's opening hours before you go, as they vary by day.
- Host
- Hong Kong Public Libraries (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Mui Wo Public Library, G/F, Mui Wo Municipal Services Building, 9 Ngan Shek Street, Mui Wo, Lantau
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Christmas events for kids in San Po Kong
1 confirmed event in San Po Kong, soonest first.
Christmas story time
Monthly Meeting of Joyful Reading: Merry Christmas (Family) (San Po Kong)
- When: Sun 13 Dec, 11am to 12 noon
- Where: San Po Kong Public Library (Extension Activities Room), San Po Kong
- Cost: Admission by registration (no fee stated)
- Ages: Family session
Details, tips and host
San Po Kong Public Library hosts a Christmas-themed family session as part of its Monthly Meeting of Joyful Reading, held within the Reading Programme for Children and Youth. It takes place on Sunday 13 December from 11am to 12 noon in the Extension Activities Room.
The session is conducted in Cantonese and admission is by registration. The event page does not state a fee or an age range beyond marking it as a family session. For registration and questions, call the library on 2927 6107.
Parent tip: Register in advance. Call 2927 6107 for registration and to check the age range.
- Host
- Hong Kong Public Libraries (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- San Po Kong Public Library (Extension Activities Room), 3/F, San Po Kong Plaza, 33 Shung Ling Street
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Christmas events for kids in Tsim Sha Tsui
1 confirmed event in Tsim Sha Tsui, soonest first.
Christmas show
Festive Cadenza: Once Upon a Christmas Dream with Joyce Cheung (Tsim Sha Tsui)
- When: Tue 22 and Wed 23 Dec, 7:30pm
- Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, Tsim Sha Tsui
- Cost: HK$260 to HK$680
- Ages: Ages 6 and above
Details, tips and host
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra presents a festive concert with award-winning pianist, composer and arranger Joyce Cheung, conducted by Lio Kuokman and featuring the Hong Kong Children's Choir. The programme blends holiday classics with sparkling new arrangements, and the orchestra describes it as a way to share music, warmth and cheer with family and friends.
Performances are at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 December at 7:30pm. The concert runs about 2 hours 15 minutes including an interval, and the page notes it is for ages 6 and above. Tickets cost HK$260 to HK$680 on URBTIX.
Parent tip: The late finish suits school-age children rather than toddlers. Book through URBTIX or the HK Phil site.
- Host
- Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
A story for the trip home
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What Christmas events for kids are in Hong Kong in 2026?
We confirmed 12 Christmas events for kids in Hong Kong for 2026, each on its host’s own page, including Storytelling and Illustration Workshop for Children (Central), Festive Cadenza: Once Upon a Christmas Dream with Joyce Cheung (Tsim Sha Tsui), Santa's Secret Kingdom (Admiralty) and 9 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Hong Kong?
Yes. One of the 12 events here is free: Children's Book Display: Joyful Christmas (Mui Wo, Lantau). Check the listing for any registration.
Where can kids see Santa in Hong Kong this year?
Santa appears at Santa's Secret Kingdom (Admiralty), Dreaming of Christmas: Santa's Grotto and Dreamer's Workshop (Admiralty), Meet Santa at Island Shangri-La (Admiralty) and 1 more. Times and booking rules are in each listing above.
Where are there Christmas story times and kids’ workshops in Hong Kong?
Story times and kids’ workshops on this page: Storytelling and Illustration Workshop for Children (Central) and Monthly Meeting of Joyful Reading: Merry Christmas (Family) (San Po Kong). Check each listing for registration.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on 4 November 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.
