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There's nothing quite like donning your Santa hat and joining hundreds of Hong Kongers on an epic pub crawl to get you in the festive spirit. More than one thousand people are marked as 'going' to this year's event on Facebook, so be prepared for an ocean of red and white – and a lot of clanking glasses. Ho Ho Ho!
When: December 12 (starts at 12pm)
Where: Various locations
How much: Free
Visit the Facebook event page for information and updates.
Where else could you wander through the streets dressed as a Christmas tree? Dress up as your favourite Christmas character or item and join your fellow Hong Kongers on a journey through the 12 Pubs of Christmas for a great cause. The event is free but donations will be collected on the day for local charity Room to Read. Pub goers will be given a wristband which gives them access to some fantastic deals in bars such as Beer Bay, Stormies, Rula Bula, Solas, Typhoon, and Joe Bananas. The pièce de résistance is taking over the Star Ferry for a rendition of The Twelve Days of Christmas!
When: December 12 (starts at 1pm)
Where: Various locations
How much: Free (cash and online donations accepted)
Visit the Facebook page for more information.
What better way to celebrate the festive season than by singing and bowling with Santa Claus? Before he rounds up his reindeer and hops on his sleigh, the big guy will be paying a visit to Tikitiki Bowling Bar to play some funky bowling and strike a turkey (three strikes in a row!) Each of the ten bowling lanes will have a "funky" yet entertaining style of bowling, such as bowling backwards, through the legs, and left handed bowling, that kids can enjoy taking part in. There will also be a chance to sing some Christmas carols as Tiktiki’s lively house band, Frankie Hollywood and the Tiki Birds, will be performing favourite holiday classics.
When: December 13 (2pm - 5pm)
Where: Tikitiki Bowling Bar, 4/F, Centro, 1A Chui Tong Road, Sai Kung
How much: Free
Visit the Facebook event page for more information.
Head to West Kowloon Cultural District this Sunday and enjoy an afternoon of live music, interactive art, hands-on workshops, and a handicraft market. Presented as part of the Mobile M+: Live Art programme, the event features a publically staged, open tug-of-war called Twenty from Chinese performance artist Lin Yilin, which everyone is invited to join. There will also be a Pop Up Press run by Hong Kong Open Printshop, where you can print on your tote bag, and a market full of locally crafted goodies.
When: December 13 (2pm - 7pm)
Where: Nursery Park, West Kowloon Cultural District
How much: Free
Click here for more information.
Head down to So Kon Po Recreation Ground for an action-packed Sunday and enjoy a day of tackles, scrums, and bacon rolls as the Savills Corporate Sevens returns for the third year. Gates open at 9.30am to the sound of pipes and drums, before the first game kicks off and early morning spectators and team members can tuck into freshly cooked bacon rolls. Entry is free and there is a Kids' Zone to keep the little ones entertained.
When: December 13 (starts at 9.30am, presentation at 5pm) Where: So Kon Po Recreation Ground, 55 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay How much: Free Click here for more information.
Join local charity Kirsten’s Zoo for a fun-filled dog adoption day at Rude Bar and Lounge. They have lots of gorgeous dogs and puppies looking for loving new homes and families. Collection boxes will be at the event, but you can also make an online donation to Kirsten's Zoo and help towards the daily care of the animals in their care.
When: December 13 (1.30pm - 4.30pm) Where: Rude Bar & Lounge, 79 Wyndham Street, Central How much: Free Visit the Facebook event page for more information.
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