Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but before we start getting into the festive spirit, let’s take a look at some non-holiday-related events happening in the capital this coming week:
Prenatal Classes at BJU
Here’s a great opportunity for moms- and dads-to-be to get familiar with everything that awaits them, work on their birth plan, and get ready for the labor process and caring for their newborn. The class will be taught in English by Cindy Yan and Grace Yu, two midwives with a combined 50+ years of international experience. The classes will take place one weekend every month, and the first ones are coming on Nov 18 and 19. To register and for more info call 4008919191
Where: Beijing United Family Hospital (BJU), 5/F, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Nov 18 and 19, 9am-1.15pm
Price: Free
Movers & Shapers Environmental Hike
Movers & Shapers is an initiative under Global Shapers Beijing II Hub with the goal of exploring nature while cleaning the planet. Each event starts with an educational session about waste management, followed by a relaxing hike while collecting litter around suburban areas. At the end of each event, the organizers quantify each participant’s input towards reducing environmental waste. The next environmental hike will take place on Sun, Nov 19. Materials are provided; you bring lunch and water. Scan the QR code to register or contact Jennifer 132 4196 8686
Where: 1st Mountain Top Loop, Jiangou; Pick-up point: Dongzhimen Holiday Inn
When: Nov 19, 10am
Price: RMB 88
YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten Open Day
Join YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten for their immersive Family Open House on November 18. Embark on a thorough exploration of their educational philosophy with their principal to ease your school selection. Participate in interactive Chinese, English, music, and drama activities alongside your child to experience how daily play, learning, and growth interweave in their high-quality, international approach to education. Engage in meaningful discussions with their bilingual educators to open the doors to a world of enriched education and childhood growth. Seize this opportunity for in-depth insights and start your journey with YueCheng here!
Where: 6 Xixiang, Shuangqiao Jie, Chaoyang District
When: Nov 18, 9am-11.30am
Price: Free
BCIS Open Houses
Beijing City International School (BCIS) invites you to their open houses specifically designed for students at every stage! On Nov 19, 2023, at 9.30am, they will open their early childhood center to give you a peek into their kindergarten program. On Nov 25, at 9am and 2pm, they will present their elementary and secondary schools. Come and explore the school’s 18-year legacy of providing personalized education through their IB curriculum. Experience the classroom atmosphere, take a tour of the campus, and have direct discussions with the academic and admissions teams. BCIS graduates thrive globally, attending prestigious universities in 23 countries. Scan the QR code to register.
Where: BCIS Campus, 77 Baiziwan Nan’erlu, Chaoyang District
When: Early Childhood Campus Nov 19, 9.30am, Elementary School Nov 25, 9am, Secondary School Nov 25, 2pm
Price: Free
CKWA Community Fair
Beijing Chaoyang KaiWen Academy will be hosting a community fair on Nov 19 at their Secondary Gym and Arts Center. For registration and booth rental, scan the QR codes on the poster.
Where: Beijing Chaoyang KaiWen Academy, 46 Baoquansan Jie, Chaoyang District
When: Nov 19, 9.30am-2.30pm
Price: Free
Jazzy’s Baby Group
Jazzy’s baby playgroups are open for kids 0-3 years old and their parents. Meet new parents and play sensory games and activities with your child in a safe multilingual environment. You can register for the Baby Activity Group by scanning the QR code on the poster.
Where: Jazzy Preschool, C101 East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: Nov 20, 10am-11am (Baby Activity Group)
Price: Free
NAS Beijing Open Day, Shunyi
Nord Anglia Shunyi’s curriculum is designed by outstanding educational experts and respects the individual developmental needs of students. Teachers are differentiated according to students’ characteristics and abilities. At the same time, they integrate inquiry-based, collaborative, thematic interdisciplinary teaching methods and global quality educational resources to ensure a sense of participation and interaction, while better helping students to consolidate their academic foundation, improve their language skills, and improve their soft skills.
In this open day, students can experience personalized teaching and learning through English, thematic teaching, mathematics, science, music and other areas. For more info, and to register, call 8141 0800 or email info.shunyi@nasshunyi.cn.
Where: 30 Yingyou Jie, Gaoliying, Shunyi District
When: Nov 25, 9.30am-11.30am
Price: Free
BSB Open House
BSB Sanlitun will be holding an open house event on Sat, Nov 25, from 10am to noon.This is a free event open to foreign passport holders with children 1-10 years old. The school has now opened the registration for families to sign up below. Please find more information posted on their website:
https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/bsb-sanlitun/news/2023/10/open-house—25-november/bsb-sanlitun-open-house—25th-november-2023.
Where: The British School of Beijing, 7 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District
When: Nov 25, 10am-noon
Price: Free
WAB Community Market
The annual Community Market at WAB is back this year and everyone is invited to come and help spread some holiday cheer. Support a good cause and choose from a variety of holiday merchandise from vendors and non-profit organizations. The Market will take place at WAB Elementary School building on Nov 25.
Where:10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District
When: Nov 25, 10am-3pm
Price: Free
3e International School’s Winter Charity Bazaar
Visit the Winter Charity Bazaar at 3e School Lidu Campus and enjoy some traditional festive food and drinks, as well as some cool kids’ crafts and activities. Participate in a charity raffle and get a chance to win awesome prizes. Booking a table will cost you RMB 100 and all the table fees will be donated to charity. To book your spot, email: community@3einternationalschool.org . If you’re not a part of the 3e community, please register by scanning the QR below.
Where: 3e International School, 9-1 Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District
When: Nov 25, 10am-noon
Price: Free entrance; RMB 100/table
Don’t forget about these ongoing events:
Mama & Baby Yoga on Mondays and Thursdays
For all the new moms out there, this is an awesome opportunity to re-connect with yourselves, spend quality time with your babies, and relax and tone your postpartum bodies. Each session begins with breathing exercises, which are followed by gentle yoga flows, pelvic floor exercises, strengthening exercises, stretching to release motherhood tension, and exercises involving your baby. At the end of each session, you’ll do some gentle baby massages to relax and connect with your little one. Scan the QR code to sign up and find out more.
Where: Rm 3038, Bldg 3, Shoukai Bojun, 8 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Every Monday and Thursday, 10.45am-noon
Price: RMB 150, packages also available
Family + Movie + Pizza + Fun at LaPizza
La Pizza in Shangdu SOHO downtown will be offering family-friendly movies every Sunday in November and December from noon to 6pm. You can enjoy a kids’ menu special for RMB 58 and a 20 percent discount on all regular menu items during this time. Reservations are welcome in the WeChat group below.
Where: 1/F, SOHO Shangdu West Tower, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Every Sunday in November & December, noon-6pm
Price: Free entry
Postnatal Yoga on Wednesdays
A specially designed class for new moms at Taozi Tree Yoga takes place every Wednesday from 2pm to 3.15pm. To sign up for the classes, scan the QR code on the poster.
Where: Taozi Tree Yoga studio, Rm 306, 3/F, Bldg D, Jinxiuyuan, 3 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District
When: Wednesdays, 2-3.15pm
Price: RMB 1,080/6 weeks; RMB 200/one-time drop-in or pass for two Taozi classes
Images: Pexels, Cortesy of the organizers
