Enjoy the best that Beijing has to offer to families this weekend. As always, click the link in the event title or scan the QR codes for further details and ticketing info.
Thursday, Dec 24, Christmas Eve
Christmas Shadow and Light Night Carnival
6.20-9.30pm. Yuyuantan Park. RMB 99.
Celebrate Christmas with the Kids at Peninsula Beijing
Celebrate Christmas Eve at the Peninsula Beijing, which is all ready to celebrate a range of Christmas traditions from around the world. There will be plenty of festive kids’ activities designed to ignite their imaginations, as well as a live storytelling event with Santa Claus, a lucky draw, special prizes, and more. In fact, even if you can’t make it on Christmas Eve, the event will be running right through until Sunday, Dec 27, with two 2-hour sessions per day.
11am – 6.30pm. Peninsula Wangfujing.
Christmas Merriment at Kerry’s Kitchen
Kerry’s Kitchen is hosting a delicious lunch and dinner buffet on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and there is something for parents and kids alike: mom and dad can enjoy the free-flow package which includes two hours of local beer, house wines, and Veuve Clicquot Champagne, while the kids can go crazy in the Adventure Zone, enjoy a clown and magic show, and get messy in the arts and crafts area.
1-9pm. Kerry’s Kitchen. From RMB 488 per person.
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Grand Cafe, Grand Hyatt Beijing
Featuring a sumptuous traditional buffet dinner and handmade Christmas desserts, the Christmas Eve dinner at Grand Hyatt Beijing is set to be a real treat. All tickets include free flow of juices soft drinks, beers, house wine, and sparkling wine, and there will be great prizes given away including staycation vouchers at the Grand Hyatt itself.
5.30-10pm. Grand Hyatt. RMB 988 per adult, RMB 488 for kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and under.
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center’s Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch Buffet
The Kempinski Hotel Lufthansa Center’s plans cover all bases on both Christmas Eve and Christmas day: with a fantastic buffet including free-flow in-house wine, Paulaner beer, and soft drinks. All your favorite dishes will be there, such as glazed ham with flavorful orange gravy and a whole roasted turkey with traditional herbs, alongside Angus beef Medallions, foie gras, and a fresh seafood selection from lobster to caviar. There will be a live jazz band to keep the party going, a lucky draw for great prizes, and a children’s play area.
6-10.30pm Christmas Eve, 12am-3pm Christmas Day. Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center. From 698 RMB, from RMB 349 for kids 6-12.
Christmas Eve Feast Dinner
With a range of Chinese and western dishes, free-flow drinks including festive mulled wine, a close-up magic show, clowns, and other exciting performances (including a visit from Santa Claus), the Christmas Eve feast at Tian Tian Kitchen is a great family-friendly holiday event. And that’s without even mentioning the RMB 50,000 worth of prizes to be won.
5.30-9.30pm. Tian Tian Kitchen. RMB 788, RMB 468 kids 6-11.
Friday, Dec 25 Christmas Day
Christmas All Day Buffet at Feast
Does Feast by East have the longest buffet table in the entire city? We aren’t sure but we do know you never run out of things to, well, feast on there. As well as their delicious festive buffet, they are collaborating with local charity Roundabout to collect donations of winter clothes and backpacks for students and families in Qinghai and Yunnan Provinces.
11.30-am 9pm (dining reservation limited to 3 hours or less). Feast by EAST. RMB 488 per adult, free for kids under 6, half price for kids 7-12
Christmas Day Lunch and Dinner Buffet at Grand Cafe of Grand Hyatt Beijing
At the Grand Hyatt Christmas Day brunch, the partying begins right away, with a drinks reception featuring free-flow juices, soft drinks, beer, house wine, and a glass of sparkling wine, followed by a fabulous Christmas dinner. The special festive buffet is coupled with a live cooking station featuring distinctive delights such as roast turkey, homemade desserts, and much more.
11.30am-9pm. Grand Hyatt Beijing. RMB 398, RMB 199 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and under.
Christmas Lunch & Dinner
All your favorite classic Christmas treats will be on offer at the Tian Tian Christmas lunch and dinner celebration, and their great central location means you can enjoy a wander through the old Qianmen area to walk it all off afterward.
11.30am-2.30pm, and 5.30-9.30pm. Tian Tian Kitchen. RMB 198, RMB 98 kids 6-11.
Saturday, Dec 26 Boxing Day
Kerry Hotel Beijing’s Year End Market
Scoop up a great gift or tasty treat at the Kerry Hotel end of year Market, held in the hotel lobby. Featuring a wide range of local makers and designers, it’s a great way to pass Boxing Day.
11am-7pm. Kerry Hotel. Free admission.
2020 Boxing Day Lunch at CW Summit Wing
AustCham China, in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce China is throwing a big fun celebration this Boxing day. Keep the Christmas feeling going with a buffet lunch featuring a variety of traditional roasts, seafood, and desserts. Located on level 79 of the China World Summit Wing, you can enjoy your meal while taking in one of Beijing’s best views, plus there will be special kids activities so you know the little ones will be entertained.
11am onwards. Grill 79. RMB 550 for members, RMB 275 for kids 10 and under.
Sunday, Dec 27
Stone Gate Mountain Camp hike
If you’re craving a bit of exercise and fresh air after all that festive feasting, then Beijing Hikers have you covered. This Sunday, they’ll be taking on the Stone Gate Mountain Camp track, which is a private camping area in the mountains just north of Huairou City. Featuring some really gorgeous views including a frozen waterfall, this is one of their harder hikes, so it’s better suited to older kids and teenagers.
8am. Pickup at Liangmaqiao and Lido. RMB 350 per person, discounts for members and kids.
Need to keep the kids occupied over winter? Take look at these Beijing Camps for Dec 2020 – Jan 2021
Images: Courtesy of the event organizers
