Even though the weather is trying to keep us all indoors, there’s still a lot to do if you’re not afraid of a little sunshine. Check out these family-friendly events in the capital:
NAS Beijing Open Day
Join NAS Beijing Fangshan School’s Open Day, where you’ll get the chance to meet the admissions team, tour the campus, understand their educational philosophy, requirements and suitability for A-levels and IB programs. You’ll also get to meet some of their graduates and alumni who will share their personal experiences and journeys.
Call 8865 8006/8022 for more info.
Where: NAS Beijing Fangshan, 236 Liuzhuang Village, Fangshan District
When: Jul 15, 10am-12.30pm
Price: Free
Taozi Tree Yoga’s Family BeWell Summer Adventure Weekend
The concept is simple: family time away from the city, enjoying nature, adventure, and each other … together with other families! You are welcome to have your own special family time, just having other kids around to play together and adults around to sit and relax, which adds an element of “vacation” vibes. If camping, BBQ, fishing, enjoying s’mores around the campfire, plus some family yoga in the morning is your idea of fun, join this BeWeLL family adventure by scanning the QR code on the poster.
When: Jul 15-16
Price: Early bird (only five tickets available) RMB 1,950/two adults + 1 child; full price RMB 2,250; additional RMB 500 for each extra child
Kids Club: Immortal Valley and the Big Buddha
Join Beijing Hikers and enjoy some relaxing family time and pools filled with clear water, waterfalls, big trees, wild flowers, some distant Great Wall, the Miyun Reservoir, and long views of valleys and mountains. Best for ages 6 and up; younger kids might need to be carried. Scan the QR code to sign up.
Where: Immortal Valley
When: Jul 15, 8am
Price: RMB 380/non-members, RMB 340/members, RMB 200 for kids 6-18 years old, free for kids 3-5 years old
The World of Peter Rabbit at UCCA
Beatrix Potter is one of the world’s most popular children’s authors. For more than 100 years, her beautifully illustrated stories and her legendary life have captured our imaginations.
When: May 27-Sep 5
Where: UCCA Lab
Price: RMB 139 for a family of three
Sunday Brunch at Zarah
Indulge yourself with an all-you-can-eat buffet made with fresh and real ingredients where many homemade, nutrient-rich delicacies will be waiting for you every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm. Zarah offers a good balance between vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies, with a different menu every week.
Reservations are highly recommended.
When: Every Sunday, 10am-2pm
Where: 46 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
东城区鼓楼东大街42号
Price: RMB 228 per adult
RMB 98 for kids 6-12
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
