Easter 2026 in Hong Kong: Family Egg Hunts, Book Picks & Wellness Guide

The long Easter weekend has officially kicked off. This year in Hong Kong, it's not just about traditional religious events – there are loads of egg hunts, brunches, and creative markets perfect for the whole family. Whether you're looking to tire out the kids or simply want to take a breather over the break with a few good books, make sure to save this local guide.

For Families: Top egg hunt spots + picture book time in Hong Kong, Kowloon & the New Territories

For little ones, Easter means one thing: hunting for eggs. This year, many malls and outdoor venues are hosting large-scale egg hunts, with several adding eco-friendly and educational twists. For example, the grass-lawn egg hunt at the West Kowloon Cultural District not only features chocolate eggs but also wooden egg decorating workshops, so kids can take home their own handmade keepsakes. And one farm in the New Territories is running a "glow-in-the-dark egg hunt" – at dusk, you use UV torches to spot hidden fluorescent eggs. It's seriously exciting.

If the weather keeps you indoors, why not enjoy some Easter-themed picture books with the kids? I highly recommend the holiday special edition of The Pout-Pout Fish – it's about a perpetually grumpy fish who learns to be happy by sharing chocolate eggs at an underwater Easter party. With its rhyming text and shiny pop-up pages, it's guaranteed to make 3–7 year olds giggle while learning about generosity. Another great pick is How to Catch a Turkey – yes, it's set at Thanksgiving, but its hilarious turkey-chasing antics are perfect for teaching teamwork. It makes a brilliant bedtime read over the long Easter weekend.

• Hong Kong Island pick: Stanley Promenade (5–6 April) – free egg hunt + Easter bunny meet-and-greet
• Kowloon pick: West Kowloon Art Park (7–9 April) – sunset concert + eco-friendly egg craft workshop
• New Territories pick: Yuen Long Kam Tin Mural Village (8–10 April) – countryside egg hunt + farm soap-making experience

For Adults: Holiday reset and embracing the power of discomfort

The kids have their fun, but adults need their own Easter rituals too. Over these public holidays, I strongly suggest you set aside a few hours for yourself – away from your phone – and open The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self. Author Michael Easter ventures into the Alaskan wilderness and argues that modern life is too comfortable – heaters for cold, takeaways for hunger – which actually fuels anxiety and emptiness. One experiment in the book really stuck with me: he asked participants to go 36 hours without speaking or using any electronics. Most couldn't last six hours. But those who made it to the end said they rediscovered their mental sharpness.

Easter is about renewal. Why not start with a few "micro-discomfort" exercises? Try turning the water cold for the last minute of your shower, or choose a hiking trail you've never taken to go egg hunting. Don't worry – I'm not asking you to become a monk. The Comfort Crisis is packed with scientific evidence showing that moderate physical stress can actually boost happiness. By the end of the break, you might just find you're more wild, happy, and healthy than you thought.

For Mystery Lovers: Spend Easter long nights with The Fury

If you're into suspense and thrills, don't waste your Easter evenings scrolling social media. Bestselling British psychological thriller The Fury is set on a remote Greek island – seven old friends are invited to an Easter party by a mysterious host, then a storm traps them all, and one by one… they disappear. The story is told in an arrogant first-person voice: "I'm the murderer – guess why." Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger, and I was reading well past 3am. Easter is about "rebirth"? This book will make you rethink the line between betrayal and revenge.

One last tip

Whether you're hunting eggs, reading books, or just chilling for a few days, remember that Easter is really about connection – connecting with family, connecting with yourself, even connecting with nature. Don't let the holiday become another frantic to-do list. Hong Kongers are already stretched thin. These few days, try to slow down. Happy Easter.