Bring the family together for an August filled with playful characters, hands-on discoveries and memorable journeys across Macao. Meet Mak Mak and JOGUMAN amid colourful displays, interactive games and photo opportunities, or head outdoors for kayaking, sand play and creative market finds with Kawo. Young explorers can also unlock the wonders of science at Macao Science Center. Free Tourism and Leisure Buses make it easier to discover local attractions, cuisine and community life, while Fly You to Macao offers eligible overseas visitors a convenient direct coach journey from Hong Kong. Whatever your family’s pace, Macao offers plenty of ways to play, explore and make lasting memories together.
Step into the playful world of Macao’s tourism mascot and enjoy a fun-filled family day at the Mak Mak Experience Hub. Parents and children can explore four colourful themed zones, peek inside Mak Mak’s Office, pose for photos in the Mak Friends Livestreaming Room, and embark on an immersive Macao journey through VR experiences and an AI camera at Mak Mak’s Daily Travel. On weekends and designated public holidays, families can meet Mak Mak, join hands-on craft workshops and enjoy picture-book reading sessions. Visitors can also hunt for hidden ‘Mini Mak Mak’, collect stamps, discover limited-edition rewards, try the Digital Claw Game and browse exclusive Mak Mak-themed merchandise. Complete the experience with light bites and drinks from pop-up stalls at Mak Mak’s Gourmet Station.
Until 3 January 2027
Time: 12noon to 6pm, Mondays to Fridays;
11am to 7pm, Saturdays and Sundays
Venue: Ritz Building, Senado Square
Admission: Free admission
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JOGUMAN brings its playful world to Macao for a fun-filled family holiday across two colourful attractions. At LEMONADE PLAYLAND at NOVA Mall, parents and children can meet BRACHIO and friends amid cheerful lemonade-themed displays inspired by the positive spirit of turning lemons into lemonade. Snap memorable family photos with the four-metre BRACHIO installation, explore character scenes throughout the mall and discover seven special-edition foil cards at the giant card machine. Families can also take on three themed interactive game stations, with opportunities to receive exclusive JOGUMAN gifts. The adventure continues at SKY GARDEN at Macau Tower, offering more themed displays, photo spots and playful experiences high above the city. With interactive games, limited-edition merchandise and plenty of picture-perfect moments, JOGUMAN MACAU VACATION promises a cheerful day out for dinosaur fans of all ages.
Until 30 September
Time: 12noon to 10pm
Venue: Atrium at G/F and 2/F, NOVA Mall
Until 23 October
Time: 10am to 8pm
Venue: G/F and 58/F, Macau Tower
Admission: Free admission
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Make a splash with the whole family at KAWO SPLASH BAZAAR, a colourful weekend carnival led by Macao-original character Kawo. Set against the waterfront surroundings of Lai Chi Vun Shipyards, the bazaar invites parents and children into Kawo’s playful blue world, complete with oversized character installations and plenty of cheerful photo opportunities. Young adventurers can dig and play in the outdoor sandpit, while adults and children can enjoy a family kayaking experience together. Between activities, browse handmade creative products, sample an assortment of light bites and drinks, and discover the charm of Macao’s home-grown creativity. Free weekend shuttle buses connect the venue with LRT Lotus Station and various attraction spots around town, making it easier for families to join the fun. With outdoor play, creative discoveries and delicious treats, it is a refreshing way to spend an August weekend together.
Dates: 1–2, 8–9, 15–16, 22–23 and 29–30 August
Time: 1pm to 6pm
Venue: Lai Chi Vun Shipyards
Admission: Free admission
Website: ddcmacao.com/en/event/kawo-splash-bazaar
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Turn a family day out into an exciting voyage of discovery at Macao Science Center. The Exhibition Center encourages children to learn through play, with interactive exhibits covering astronomy, sound, biodiversity, technology and other fascinating fields. Younger visitors can complete hands-on tasks in the Children Science Gallery, while the Fun Science Gallery introduces scientific ideas through engaging experiences. For energetic explorers aged 2 to 12, the tropical rainforest-themed MSC Kids World offers age-specific play zones. Toddlers can enjoy a small slide, fishing raider game and soft building bricks, while older children can climb, scramble and slide through the three-storey Naughty Castle, complete with rope nets, tunnels and a rainbow arch bridge. Families can round off their visit at the Planetarium, where ultra-high-definition dome shows transport audiences across space and time. It is an inspiring destination where learning, imagination and active play come together.
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm; ticket sales until 5:30pm
Closed on Thursdays and Lunar New Year’s Eve;
open on public holidays
Address: Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
Website: www.msc.org.mo
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Make exploring Macao with the family easy and enjoyable aboard the free Tourism and Leisure Buses. Operating on Saturdays and Sundays, with additional Friday services in July and August, 14 routes connect attractions and local neighbourhoods across Macao Peninsula and Taipa. Families can begin their journey at participating resorts, the Ruins of St Paul’s or the Pai Kok bus stop in Taipa Village, then set off to discover different areas of the city together. Along the way, enjoy local cuisine, visit cultural landmarks and experience the everyday charm of Macao’s communities—all without worrying about arranging transport between stops. Whether planning a full day of discovery or adding a convenient ride to a family itinerary, the service offers a relaxing way for visitors of all ages to see more of Macao.
Period: 1 August 2026 to 3 January 2027
Operating days: Saturdays and Sundays, with additional Friday services in July and August
Time: Please check the website for shuttle bus routes and service schedules
Admission: Free admission
Website: leisurebus.dsedt.gov.mo
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Fly You to Macao continues to support convenient Hong Kong-Macao twin destination travel until 31 December 2026. Eligible foreign visitors arriving in Hong Kong can receive a free one-way direct coach ticket from the restricted area of Hong Kong International Airport to Macao via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The promotion makes it easier for overseas travellers to extend their journey and add Macao’s attractions, events, dining and leisure experiences to their itinerary.
From now until 31 December 2026
www.macaotourism.gov.mo/en/article/promotion/fly-you-to-macao
