Looking for something to do with the kids on the mainland this weekend? IKEA Malaysia's Sorted Lah! Open House runs every weekend from 10 October to 1 November 2026, and IKEA Batu Kawan has a full programme of family activities for its final weekend.
The main draw is The Sorting Escape, a race against the clock through four hands-on challenges inspired by everyday life at home. Teams of two to six collect keys as they go, and fast teams land on a leaderboard with storage prizes worth up to RM800 up for grabs. Allow about 30 minutes. At Batu Kawan it runs on Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November, 12pm to 10pm, and slots must be booked in advance online.
Younger children can settle into Little Designers (every Saturday and Sunday, 10am–10pm), where they draw, colour and create a room of their own. Say Hej! is a meet-and-greet with IKEA characters for photos at 12pm, 2pm, 6pm and 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays. For parents, The Listening Lounge has vinyl records to browse and play (weekends, 10am–10pm), and The Great Book Club sets up a curated bookshelf and reading corner on Saturday 31 October from 12pm to 2pm.
IKEA does not list an entry fee for the activities. Make a day of it: book an afternoon Sorting Escape slot, let the kids draw while you browse, then eat at the IKEA restaurant before heading home.
Highlights
- The Sorting Escape – four challenges, prizes up to RM800
- Little Designers drawing and colouring for kids
- Say Hej! IKEA character meet-and-greets
Activities at IKEA Batu Kawan (final weekend)
| Activity | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Sorting Escape | 30 Oct–1 Nov, 12pm–10pm | Teams of 2–6; book online; ~30 min |
| Little Designers | Sat & Sun, 10am–10pm | Kids draw and design a room |
| Say Hej! | Sat & Sun, 12pm, 2pm, 6pm, 8pm | IKEA character photos |
| The Listening Lounge | Sat & Sun, 10am–10pm | Browse and listen to vinyl |
| The Great Book Club | 31 Oct, 12pm–2pm | Curated bookshelf and reading corner |
Tips
- Book your Sorting Escape slot online before you go
- Time your visit around a Say Hej! session for photos
- Saturday 31 Oct also has The Great Book Club, 12pm–2pm
- Weekend afternoons get busy – arrive before lunch for easier parking
Not yet confirmed by the organiser: whether activities are free of charge, store address on campaign page, location of activities within the store. We'll update this page when details are published.
How to get there
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Information from IKEA Malaysia – Sorted Lah! Open House, IKEA Malaysia – store events page, IKEA Batu Kawan store page. Last verified .
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