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Tennis, anyone? Put your racquet skills to the virtual test at the Tournament Village outside the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open courts at Victoria Park, in Causeway Bay, this weekend.
Support dogs up for adoption at a fitness fest for canines and people, with lots of wellness activities.
Unwind at a crystal singing bowls session, or learn ways to breathe easier at a breathwork session.
You can also learn about available support and resources for a family with a child with autism at a family fair. With so much happening, you may want to choose more than one.

1. Feel the Fun – Fitness, Wellness and Dogs Festival
Take your dog or play with one awaiting adoption at The Hive, in Sheung Wan, on Sunday, where there are lots of activities on offer.
For people, there will be animal flow sessions, high-intensity interval training sets, meditation sessions, trauma and tension release (TRE) exercises, and talks on mental health and self improvement.
A dog-friendly area will feature dog yoga sessions, obstacle course challenges and dog tarot-card reading.
Those thinking about adopting a dog can meet candidates from Sai Kung Stray Friends, which has 200 dogs in its shelter and is in urgent need of support. HK$40 of every HK$280 ticket sold will be donated to this charity.
The event runs from 11am to 4.30pm.
For more information, and to book tickets, click here.
The Hive Sheung Wan, 35 Hillier Street #33, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

2. New Moon Sound Bath & Circle | Crystal Card Readings | Singing Bowls
Crystal healer and sound therapist Vanessa Hui will lead a crystal singing bowls performance, guided meditation, breathwork, and a crystal energy session on Sunday, from 2pm to 3.30pm.
The event coincides with the Scorpio new moon and aims to promote deep relaxation and stress relief.
This event is open to everyone; no prior experience is necessary.

Attendance costs HK$480 and includes a crystal and an oracle card reading.
For details, and to book, click here.
Mindful Pilates Studio, 7B Cheong Tai Commercial Building, 64-66 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
3. Immersive Breakthrough Breathwork

The relationship between breathing and anxiety has been well researched, and studies have shown that most people with diagnosed anxiety have poor breathing patterns. This three-hour Sunday afternoon session, from 2pm to 5pm, aims to help participants breathe easier.
Master instructor Simon Yuen teaches techniques to help slow breathing, to increase oxygen intake and supercharge the circulatory system to reap many benefits.
Presented by Australian company Breathless Expeditions, the cost is A$160 (HK$817).
To learn more, and to book, click here.
Moving Cube Studio, 5/F Crawford House, 70 Queen’s Road, Central, Hong Kong
4. Autism Family Fair 2024

Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave – can learn about ASD diagnosis assessments, effective treatment options, and family and schooling support services at this event on Saturday.
Speak with clinical psychologists and experienced educators, and network with other families with children with ASD while children participate in games and activities.
The free fair runs from noon until 5pm. For details and to register, click here.
To learn more about a one-day workshop for professionals and parents of young children with ASD that runs concurrently with the fair, click here.
7/F, 633 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
5. Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024

The Tournament Village, set up at Victoria Park for the tennis open this weekend, features an augmented reality game that challenges fans of all ages to become the Tennis King or Queen.
It also features opportunities to try pickleball, a growing sport that is part of the tennis family.
Players of all ages and abilities can play. Kids can easily learn basic hand-eye coordination, positioning, and racquet-out-front volleying skills that are essential to both pickleball and tennis.
Arts and music performances at the village include a musical meditation led by multi-instrumentalist Kawa Wong. Other activities include Chinese calligraphy, face painting, balloon twisting, acrobatics and stilt walking.

Attendees can also watch the tennis action on a giant LED screen.
Admission is free. For details, click here.
Victoria Park, 1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
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Up your tennis game, sweat at a fitness fest with rescued dogs, combat anxiety at breathwork and meditation sessions or go to an autism fair


Up your tennis game, sweat at a fitness fest with rescued dogs, combat anxiety at breathwork and meditation sessions or go to an autism fair.
