Looking for ways to enjoy the spring sun with your kids? In this edition of The Weekend Ahead, we bring you a selection of kid-friendly activities. One thing to note: wanted for these events are children who are looking for fun!
Roundabout Children’s Flea Market, May 20
All ages. Roundabout needs children volunteers to help with sales. All profits will be used to support the treatment of children with leukemia. Free. 2-4pm. (137 1877 7761, roundaboutvolunteer@yahoo.co.uk) Roundabout, Yuyang Road West, off Anhua Road (Behind Yosemite Villa Compound), Shunyi District. 众爱商店，顺义区榆阳路（优山美地别墅后街，从安华路转入）
HoK Annual Community Yard Sale
, May 20
All ages. The House of Knowledge (HoK) Yard Sale is back, where you can bring your unused stuff and help it find a new home. Book a free table by emailing events@hokschools.com. Everyone is welcome. If you don’t have anything to sell, swing by to get a bargain yourself, check out the books at the Roundabout book-nook and eat cake guilt free, as all cake money goes to the Migrant Children’s Foundation. Free. All day. House of Knowledge. (6431 8452). House of Knowledge. North Gate of Quanfa Gardens (across from Beijing Riviera), 18 Maquanying, Shunbai Lu, Chaoyang District. 朝阳区马泉营路18号泉发小区北门
Ideas Camp: Learn to Code, May 20 and 21
Ages 6-12. This camp for kids is designed to give young people a chance to learn to design, explore practically and drive their own learning about engineering and computer coding. Kids aged 6-8 can build a LEGO robot, and learn about photography and game coding. Meanwhile, kids of 9-12 can learn about 3D printing, game programming, and electronic music production. The language of the camp is Chinese. For price details, contact 185 1070 5119. Beijing City International School, No. 77 Baiziwan Second South Road, Shuangjing, Chaoyang District. 北京乐成国际学校 朝阳区百子湾南二路77号
The Beijing 2017 Burger Cup, May 20 and 21
All ages. Grab your cowboy boots and strap on your stetsons because this year Beijing’s biggest annual celebration of meat patties and the buns that hold them has a Wild West theme! That’s right, the Beijinger Burger Cup 2017 is taking inspiration from the rootin’ tootin’ American West to bring you a burger festival packed with performances, games, and, of course, burgers that would satisfy even the most serious of cowboys. RMB 25 (entrance). Scan QR code to register. Galaxy SOHO
ISB Spring Fair, May 21
All ages. The International School of Beijing (ISB) is holding its annual spring fair on May 21, packed with fun games and activities for the whole family. There will also be a food bazaar, excellent shopping opportunities, and a raffle with great prizes to bring home! The ISB Fair is the biggest event in the school calendar, attracting over 5,000 people to their campus each year. Free. 10am-4pm. International School of Beijing. (8149 2345 ext 2117, sbandel@isb.bj.edu.cn). International School of Beijing. 10 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District 顺义区安华街10号 5149 2345
Photos: Courtesy of Roundabout, House of Knowledge School, IDEAS Camp, the Beijinger, and ISB
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