When: From October 7 to early 2024

Where: K11 HACC

What: Art lovers rejoice—Korean digital design company d’strict is bringing their popular digital art show, Arte M, to Hong Kong this season. With a theme of “eternal nature”, the immersive exhibition is specially designed with four separate spaces, each of which displays a wide range of artworks through spectacular visuals and sensuous sounds that reinterpret elements of nature, such as blooming flowers, crashing swells and tropical rainforests.

Find out more about the event and purchase tickets at artem-hk.artemuseum.com

When: From October 13 - November 13

Where: Hong Kong Observation Wheel and AIA Vitality Park

What: The much-loved outdoor cinema, The Grounds, is back for its second edition this fall, bringing us another lineup of crowd-pleasing films along with new amenities. Highlights of this year's programme include favourites such as Crazy Rich Asians, La La Land, Finding Nemo and Pretty Woman, where guests can also look forward to sampling delicious eats prepared by Basehall while enjoying the movie from the comfort of their private pods.

That's not all, the event also features special entertainment activities for kids, wellness sessions by lululemon and sustainable wellbeing workshops hosted by Rituals. 

Find out more about the event at thegrounds.hk.com and purchase tickets at zicket.co/the-grounds

When: October 15-30

Where: Selected restaurants across Hong Kong 

What: Mind HK is hosting a limited-time dining event to mark its 5th anniversary and raise public awareness about mental health. Throughout the week of October 15-30, you’re invited to enjoy a delicious meal and raise funds for a good cause at some of the city’s most popular bars and restaurants, such as Duddells, Fumi, Yung Kee and Shady Acres, to name just a few. All revenue generated from the eateries will be donated to Mind HK’s iACT (Improved Access to Community Therapies) programme in providing community-based services and training mental health therapists.

Find out more about the event at mentalhealthrestaurantweek.com

Read more: Mind HK Launches Food for Thought & Time to Talk, Hong Kong's First Mental Health Restaurant Week

When: October 20-22 

Where: KIN Food Halls, 2/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

What: The city’s favourite food event, Tong Chong Street Market, is back with a new edition of the Beer Festival this month. In partnership with KIN Food Halls, the event will spotlight some of the most popular local brewers and their signature beverages, welcoming visitors to enjoy unlimited beers with delicious treats prepared by the resident chefs from Yardbird, Second Draft, and more notable dining establishments. 

When: October 20 - November 6 (VIP preview: October 20-21; public days: from October 22 onwards) 

Where: Asia Standard Tower

What: The second instalment of the much anticipated Digital Art Fair has been postponed to 2023 but here’s some good news for you: the organiser is hosting a special Xperience show this month, offering an immersive showcase of digital art made using Web3 technologies including blockchain, virtual reality and metaverse.

Featuring 20,000 square of exhibition space, the event will present thousands of digital artwork pieces through physical and digital displays. There's also an Immersive Zone showcasing unique works created by Jacky Tsai, a London-based Chinese artist renowned for his interplay of Chinese and western cultures.

Find out more about the event at digitalartfair.co and purchase tickets at klook.com

Read more: The Ultimate Guide to Fine Art Asia 2022

When: October 27 - January 15, 2023

Where: Cultural Plaza, West Kowloon Cultural District

What: Belgium creative studio Dirty Monitor has partnered with local art and tech event organisation ChillHo Yeah to launch an art exhibition honouring Claude Monet, the legendary French impressionist painter. Over 200 artworks from Monet will be showcased through stunning light and special sound effects, where visitors will be taken on a 36-minute ride to explore the artist’s unique aesthetics and creative vision. 

As well as providing all the beautiful backdrops you will need for your ‘gram, the exhibition also features a thrilling VR tour of Monet’s house in Giverny with dedicated headsets provided for a truly immersive experience. 

Find out more about the event and purchase tickets at envoyage-monet.hk

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When: October 29, 7-10pm

Where: JAJA, 6/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong 

What: Known for its Instagrammable decor and delectable vegetarian dishes, JAJA is hosting a one-night-only event to celebrate Halloween. Gather your friends and get dressed up for a fun evening of great food and themed entertainment, which includes tarot card reading, face painting workshops and special photo booths for capturing memories with loved ones.

Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com

When: October 29, from 7:30pm till late

Where: Aqua, 17/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

What: Offering some of the best harbour views in Hong Kong, Aqua’s Freak Halloween Party promises to be an unforgettable night. The event will feature plenty of top-notch Italian and Japanese dishes, free-flow champagne and cocktails, along with live DJ music, surprise performances from contortionists and more. 

Purchase tickets at eventbrite.hk

When: October 28, 7:30pm 

Where: Relish, 22D 6 Yip Fat Street, Yally Industrial Building, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong

What: Get set for a frightfully good night at Relish this Halloween with its rooftop party. Not only will there be special screenings of scary movies, but there will also be free-flow festive cocktails and snacks. Make sure to come dressed to impress for the chance to win great prizes!

Purchase tickets at relish.com.hk 

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