DEC 1
Italian Day at Sandy Bay
The Italian Women’s Association is back with its annual fun-filled market. Bargains a-plenty plus lots of authentic food and drink. All profit goes to charity. $20 per person. 10am-5pm, The Gardens of the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital at Sandy Bay, 12 Sandy Bay Road, Pok Fu Lam. iwa.org.hk
DEC 1
St Stephen’s Chapel Christmas Fete
The annual event sees Santa arrive by helicopter plus all the fun of a traditional English summer fair with a Christmas twist. $20 per adult, free for kids. 11am-4.30pm, Sports Ground, St Stephen’s College, entrance on Wong Ma Kok Road, Stanley. ststephen.org.hk
DEC 1 – 2
LUMP Christmas Ceramic Market
Browse over 40 ceramic artists and makers selling everything from decorative pieces to handmade ceramics. Cash only. 12 midday – 7pm. Free admission. LUMP Studio, 11A, Gee Luen Hing Industrial Building, 2 Yip Fat Street, Wong Chuk Hang.
DEC 1
German Swiss International School Christmas Bazaar
Grab loads of holiday goodies and enjoy some family friendly fun at this annual event. And don’t miss your chance to get your photo taken with Santa in his grotto! 10am – 4pm. Free admission. 11 Guildford Road, The Peak. mygsis.gsis.edu.hk
DEC 8
Treasure Island Charity Beach Ball
Give back this Christmas and book a table at the Charity Beach Ball with proceeds supporting charities for animals and wildlife on Lantau Island. From 6pm. $5800 per table, includes dinner and two hours free flow drinks. Treasure Island Restaurant and Bar, Pui O Beach, Lantau Island. treasureislandhk.com
DEC 8 – 9 & 15 – 16
Stanley Plaza Finnish Christmas Market
Held over two consecutive weekends, browse over 100 stalls, including Hong Kong’s first seaside Pets Christmas Market located at Murray House. 12 midday – 8pm. Free admission. Stanley Plaza Amphitheatre, Stanley. thelink.com.hk
DEC 8 – 9
Treasure Island Christmas Market
Browse treasures for one and all at this two-day Christmas Market. 11am – 5pm. Free admission. Pui O Beach, Lantau Island. Treasureislandhk.com
DEC 8
Island Christian Academy Christmas Fair
A festive and fun-filled afternoon of shopping, food, games, prizes and activities. Free. 12-4pm, 70 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan. facebook.com/islandchristianacademy
DEC 9
Handmade Hong Kong Holiday Markets
Browse over 120 of Hong Kong’s finest indie-craft talents. Pick up stocking stuffers and one-of-a-kind gifts, with the bonus of purchasing directly from local artists. 11am – 6pm. Discovery Bay South Plaza, Discovery Bay. handmadehongkong.com
DEC 11
The Christmas Gift Festival
Browse delightful treasures from around the world, like jewelry, children’s products and more. Free admission. 10am – 8pm. Grand Ballroom, Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty. prestigefairs.hk
DEC 14
The Hive Studios Christmas Bazaar
Enjoy various vendors, entertainment plus food and drinks. Free. 12 midday – 8pm. The Hive Studios, 8th floor, Cheung Hing Industrial Building, 12P Smithfield Road, Kennedy Town. thehivestudios.com.hk
DEC 15
Green Queen Zero Waste Christmas Market 2018
Embrace your inner greenie and shop beauty, fashion, kids, lifestyle and home with an environmental, ethical and low-waste twist. 11am-5pm, Garage Academy, 4F, Beverly House, 93-107 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai. greenqueen.com.hk
DEC 15
The Hive Sai Kung Christmas Market
Browse various vendors selling a selection of gifts, plus participate in workshops throughout the day! 11am – 5pm. Free admission. 5 Tai Mong Tsai Road, Sai Kung. skhosts@thehive.com.hk
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