Wondering what’s on in Penang? We’ve done all the legwork and found these events that we know you’ll love! Stop complaining about lack of activities in Penang and start planning to hangout with your squad now!
#1 Penang Durian Festival
Durian is one of the most popular fruit in Penang. During this fruit season, there will be ample local fruits displayed to quench your appetite. A must have for all the locals and visitors.
When? 01 Jun 2017 – 31 Jul 2017
Where? Anjung Indah Balik Pulau, Bao Sheng Durian Farm
#2 Mampu Art Market
Mampu Art Market will be showcasing the works of various artists from different disciplines and background. Come meet the artists themselves, enjoy all their beautiful creations and get a sense of what the arts are all about. Your support will also help our artists sustain their works so that they, in turn, they may continue to enrich society and culture.
When? 02 Jun 2017 – 07 Jun 2017
Where? Hin Bus Depot
#3 Little Penang Street Market
The cool Little Penang Street Market is a monthly bazaar that takes place along Upper Penang Road every last Sunday of the month from 10:00 – 17:00. A non-profit community venture operated voluntarily by locals featuring over 70 craft stalls with food, live performances, visual arts, hands-on demonstrations and other activities such as children’s activities and book readings.
When? 24 June 2017 – 25 June 2017
Where? Upper Penang Road, George Town, 10000, Penang, MALAYSIA.
#4 Ultimate Foam Party @ Hard Rock Hotel
What’s better than dance, play & party in a foam pool?
Entrance Fee:
Kids’ foam party: 5.00pm and 7.00pm, RM20nett per child
Adults’ foam party: 7.30pm till 11.00pm, RM30nett per adult
Where? Hard Rock Hotel Penang
When? 3 June 2017
#5 Occupy Beach Street
In celebration of Penang Car Free Day, Project Occupy Beach Street will close Lebuh Pantai, Lebuh Bishop, Lebuh Gereja and Gat Lebuh Gereja from traffic and dedicate these streets to a street market, outdoor sports and family-friendly activities every Sunday morning.
Entrance Fee: Free
Where? Beach Street, George Town, Malaysia
When? Every Sunday (4, 11, 18, 25 June 2017 7am to 1pm)
#6 Penang Tinker Weekend
Penang Tinker Weekend is an event that aims to promote and create a culture of tinkering through experience with hands-on activities. Expect more than 20 hands-on activities such as make your own slime, DIY Lava Lamp, DIY Marble Nail Polish Mugs, Magic Show & more over 2 days at Penang Science Café. All these activities are suitable for age 5 and above!
Entrance Fee: Free
Where? Penang Science Cluster 37, China Street Ghaut, 10200 George Town, Malaysia
When? 3 Jun 2017 10am to 6pm 4 Jun 2017 10am to 6pm
#7 Acheen Street & Armenian Street Heritage Discovery Walk
Discover Acheen Street, Cannon Street and Armenian Street in the multicultural heart of George Town, and witness its extraordinarily rich and unique social heritage.
Where? George Town World Heritage Incorporated
When? 24 Jun 2017 9.30am – 11am
#8 Hin Pop-up Market
Hin Bus Depot Sunday Pop Up Market is a platform for entrepreneurs, small business owners, crafters, artisans, musicians, performers, makers to showcase their products, crafts and talent.
Entrance Fee: Free
Where? Hin Bus Depot
When? (Every Sunday) 4, 11,18, 25 June 2017 11am to 5pm