THE PLANNER

DEC 9 Hong Kong Living Christmas Charity Lunch

Celebrate the start of the festive season with our Christmas Charity Lunch in support of Box of Hope. The lunch includes a three-course meal, free-flowing wine and a festive quiz where guests can win exclusive raffle prizes. $480. 11.45am-1.30pm or 2-3.45pm. Como Italian Restaurant & Bar, 55 Tai Hong Street, Sai Wan Ho. hongkongliving.com/shop

THROUGHOUT DEC

Stanley Plaza Wild West Adventure Christmas Market 2021

A festive open-air market taking place in the Amphitheatre at Stanley Plaza. With 60 booths, this cashless market will have plenty of stalls to shop from, along with an AR game, a Santa Meet & Greet and more. 12-8pm. Stanley Plaza, Stanley. linkhk.com

DEC 3

Christmas Southside Market & Long Lunch

Head on up to The Butchers Club’s expansive rooftop event space for a sumptuous long lunch buffet, a best holiday jumper competition, lawn games, live music, face painters, temporary tattoo 8 | SOUTHSIDE

artists and a number of selected F&B vendors. 12-4pm. The Butchers Club, 16/F & Rooftop, Shui Ki Industrial Building, 18 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang. thebutchers.club

DEC 2-5

Swire Properties’ White Christmas Street Fair

Father Christmas is having an open house in Taikoo Place. Themed Santa’s Whimsical Factory, this year’s charity street fair is all about preparing for the festive season by tailor-making your own gifts with an army of elves. Also enjoy live entertainment, workshops and Christmas shopping; all funds raised will go to Operation Santa Claus. 12-8pm, Dec 2-3; 1-7pm, Dec 4-5. Tong Chong Street and 1/F Office Lobby, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay.

DEC 3-12

Jack and the Beanstalk

No Christmas is complete without a classic pantomime. Join Jack and his friends on a singing and dancing adventure as he ventures up the beanstalk. $295. Times vary. Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. hkplayers.com Tackle some of Lantau’s toughest trails including Lantau Peak and Sunset Peak in a race against the clock. The race is divided into 16km, 27km or 54km categories. Top five men and women will receive a trophy and certificate. $420. 6.30am. Man Tung Road Park, Tung Chung, Lantau.

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DEC 4

TQM Latin Party

Once a month the popular Latin restaurant hosts a night of live music, a four-course dinner and free-flow drinks at the popular Sheung Wan location. $900. 8pm-late. The Sheung Wan, 286 Queen’s Road Central.

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DEC 4

The Hive Sheung Wan Christmas Market

Head to The Hive Sheung Wan to shop exclusive festive gifts from the local community. Free. 11am-7pm.

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DEC 4 & 5

Glam and Glitters Christmas Shopping Fair

A Christmas fair that supports local business owners. Expect niche and artisanal brands, selling unique jewellery, children’s clothing, natural cosmetics, fashion, art and vintage goods. 10am-7pm. Hong Kong Football Club, 3 Sports Road, Happy Valley.

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DEC 9

Prestige Christmas Fair

The Prestige Christmas Fair is back for another year, selling jewellery, gourmet food, homeware, clothing and babywear from vendors across Hong Kong. 10am-8pm. Grand Ballroom, Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, Admiralty. prestigefairs.hk

DEC 10

The Hive Kennedy Town Christmas Market

The Hive Kennedy Town Christmas Market offers the chance to mingle with friends and shop for Christmas gifts. Free. 11am-7pm

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DEC 11

Wonder Woman Run

Support Make-A-Wish Hong Kong by running like the superhero you are in Hong Kong’s first Wonder Woman Run Series. The race is divided into 3km, 5km or 10km routes. From $398. 7am. Hong Kong Science Park, Sha Tin.

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DEC 11-26

The Nutcracker

A twist on the traditional production, the HK Ballet is performing this world premiere, which is set in early 20th century Hong Kong and fuses local traditions, wildlife and historical characters with Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Follow Clara on her adventures after her Nutcracker comes to life. From $180. 7.309pm. Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.

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DEC 12

New World Harbour Race

The Cross Harbour swim is back after a two-year hiatus, with participants swimming from Wan Chai’s Golden Bauhinia Square Public Pier to Tsim Sha Tsui’s Avenue of Stars. Just keep swimming. Free. 8-11am.

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DEC 18-19

Soiree with Santa

family to come and meet Santa and his elves at his Secret Kingdom. During this magical 30-minute experience, families will meet with elves for games and arts & crafts until it’s time for some one-on-one time with Santa Claus himself. $225. 9am-4pm. Top secret location.

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DEC 18-22

Nordic Christmas Fair at Ocean Park

Get your seasonal Scandi fix at the Nordic Christmas Fair, which is being held at Ocean Park and will feature Christmas items from Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. These will include assorted Christmas decorations, a kid’s tombola, traditional Christmas food, watches, jewellery and skincare. All products are sourced from the Nordic countries, and will have that special Scandi “Hygge” feeling. $20 entry. 2pm-9pm. Ocean Park Road, Aberdeen.

DEC 23

The Snowman & The Bear

Experience the classic Christmas tale, The Snowman like never before with live music by the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and storytelling by Australian actor Michael Sharmon and TVB artist Corinna Cheng. From $150. 4.30pm & 7.30pm. Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, 1 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin.

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DEC 23 - 24

Hong Kong Philharmonic: Christmas Fantasia

Listen to the sounds of the HK Phil Chorus and The Hong Kong Children’s Choir as they perform an array of Christmas classics, conducted by Apollo Wong. From $220. Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. hkphil.org

DEC 25

Christmas Day

Eat, drink and be merry!

DEC 31

Grand Masquerade Countdown party

Celebrate the New Year in style with Grand Hyatt Hong Kong’s extravagant Masquerade dinner featuring a six-piece band, buffet dinner selection, free-flow champagne and LED dance floor. $2,560. 7pm-1am. Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai. hyatt.com