Let’s dive into this week’s collection of fun family-friendly events right here in Beijing.
As always, click the link in the event title or scan the QR codes for further details and ticketing info.
Sat, Jul 24
Get your feet wet (or not, it’s up to you) this weekend with a hike along the gorgeous White River, north of Beijing. This trek is great for kids about 7 years old and up, and does involve a bit of clambering over rocks and boulders. Starting with a 45 minute hike into the valley, you’ll then follow the winding river bed for a relatively easier stroll. Enjoy a picnic lunch and maybe a dip, then head back to the bus to return to the city.
7.30am, first departure. Bus pickup from Lido and Liangmaqiao. RMB 400 for adults, RMB 180 for kids 7-12
Shadow puppetry is a traditional Chinese art form that was inscribed in UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011. Puppeteers create colorful silhouette puppets from leather or paper and use them to animate traditional folk stories and songs from behind a backlit screen. In short, it’s a really interesting and beautiful Chinese art form, and one that’s well worth delving into during your time in China! This workshop – held in the hutongs around Shichahai lake – offers a great introduction to the art, and attendees will get to create their own puppet, perform in a play, and take the puppet home afterwards.
2.30-4.30pm. Shichahai hutongs. RMB 328 or RMB 598 for 1 adult and 1 child.
Sun, Jul 25
“Balloon Rhapsody” Interactive Family Comedy Show
It’s got balloons, it’s got acrobats, it’s got comedy, it’s got clowns… what exactly is this play about? We have no idea! But it sounds and looks very fun, not to mention great for kids. This interactive (again, we’re not exactly sure how it’s interactive, unless that just means you contribute loads of big loud belly laughs) comedy show is being performed this Sunday evening at the National Gallery Art Center in Haidian district, and reportedly boasts some of the top names in the Chinese clowning biz.
7.30-9.30pm. National Gallery Art Center, Haidian. From RMB 103.
Ongoing
TRB Summer Coloring Competition
The 2nd TRB Summer Coloring Competition is back. From Jul 16 – Aug 1, children from 4 years old to 12 years old are welcomed to join the competition. Be creative! Any coloring materials are encouraged, the more creative you are, the more chances you will win free meals at TRB, Hulu, and Peach! Calling all mini Picassos in town, take your paintbrush, it’s time to draw!
You can either get plain painting paper at every Hulu & Peach or download plain paintings files in the group chat. Have fun!
Save the Date…
The biggest, juiciest food festival of the summer is coming Aug 6-8. That’s right, Burger Fest 2021: A Burger Odyssey will be taking over Wangjing for three days of mouthwatering burgers, delicious drinks, and awesome live entertainment. Oh, and it’s space-themed too. So get your family astronaut costumes ready now!
And don’t forget about these ongoing events and exhibitions…
Mars 2035 Immersive Science & Art Exhibition (ends Aug 31). If you’ve ever wanted to discover the red planet for yourself, now’s your chance at this great interactive exhibition.
Miyazaki Hayao and Ghibli’s World Animation Art Exhibition (ends Oct 10). Kids absolutely love the rich and magical world of Studio Ghibli animations, and this exhibition gives them a chance to experience it all up close and in person!
2021 Beijing International Light Festival (ends Oct 10). Pretty lights, lasers, stunning displays…this is one nighttime event worth keeping the kids up for.
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