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Indoor action

There are many places to host a party indoors across Hong Kong, and given the often unpredictable weather here, these are great options if you don’t want it to rain on your little one’s parade.

The Little Gym , located in Tsim Sha Tsui, promises your kids an “awesome birthday bash.” They’ll host 90-minute parties for children aged one to 12 years. For more information, click www.thelittlegym.com/hongkong, or phone 2368 8777. Playtown in Kennedy Town is well known as a party venue that caters for groups of ten to 30 children, providing everything except food. Kids of all ages will fnd something fun in their 10,000 square foot arena. Book online at www. playtown.com.hk, or call 2258 9558.

Rollie Pollies , a ftness centre for pre-schoolers, located in Causeway Bay, offers a fun-packed party package for up to 20 children in the under-seven set. Click www.rollypollies.com.hk, or call 3568 1629. Wisekids Playrooms

in Causeway Bay and Cyberport provide toys and a venue with an educational, but fun, focus. Visit http:// wisekidstoys.com.

Florenda offers birthday, holiday and playdate parties that combine popular children’s stories with a dramatic language method. The team promises that your child will learn language and manner skills while having fun. Click www.forenda.com for details. Or try

Mandarin Town , a playroom/gym located in Central, where children are encouraged to speak and follow

From indoor playrooms and fully catered extravaganzas to picnics at the beach, there are plenty of ways to celebrate your kids’ special days, writes Brooke Chenoweth .

instructions in Mandarin. They host birthday parties on Sundays and offer comprehensive packages, including food, for 20 to 30 children. Call 2868 2217, or visit www.mandarintown.com.hk.

For an indoor activity-based birthday for older kids, try The Rink , located inside Elements Mall. The Rink is a great place for a group of children aged seven years and up to try something different for a day: ice skating. They don’t provide anything for parties, but you can arrange a

group lesson if you wish. Bring your own party food or hit the mall for numerous dining options. Click www.rink.com.hk. Or, similarly, try Mega Ice at Megabox in Kowloon Bay (www.megaice.com.hk).

Get creative

If your child is the creative type, why not organise a party where they can create a unique memento of their big day? Or, throw them a party where they can indulge in their favourite pastimes, whether it’s dancing, singing, painting or baking.

My Happy Sunfower in Wan Chai hosts pottery parties for kids four years and up. They don’t provide food, but they will supply a cake if you ask nicely, and the kids will leave with a souvenir. Phone 2511 2538, or visit www.myhappysunfower. com. If you’re raising a little rock star, Kindermusik Studio offers a huge range of party options. You can have a team member come to your party with toys and instruments to entertain and occupy your little guests, or you can hold your party in their Central studio and let them do all the work. Visit www.kindermusik.hk.

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