Check out all the family-friendly events to hold you over until the new year!
La Pizza’s Two Cartoon Movies on Sundays
Every Sunday, from noon to 6pm, La Pizza will project two cartoon movies in their party room.
Special bonus: Children’s menu for RMB 58 (baby pizza, French fries, soft drinks). Adults can enjoy a 20 percent discount on the entire menu.
When: Every Sunday
Where: La Pizza, 1112 SOHO, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
Price: Children’s Menu – RMB 58; Adults – 20 percent discount
DIY Pizza at Plan B
Teach the kids the history of their favorite food and then let them make their own pizza. Enjoy lunch together and celebrate the whole experience with a certificate to remember the day. All kids over the age of 5 are welcome to join. Only ten spots are available so please make your booking as early as possible.
When: Dec 23, 11.30am-1.30pm
Where: Plan B, 2-012, Bldg 2, Courtyard 32, Baiziwan Lu, Chaoyang District
Price: RMB 118
HD Beijing School Open House
Visit HD Beijing School and get to know what they offer at their upcoming open day. Scan the QR code below to sign up.
When: Dec 23 from 9.30am to 4 pm
Where: HD Beijing School, 1 Jinzhan Forest Park, Chaoyang District
Price: Free
Christmas Eve on the Great Wall: Hemp Village to Gubeikou
The starting point for this hike, Hemp Village, is a tiny settlement hidden away at the end of a long valley. After the hike, you’ll head to a local restaurant where you’ll have a big (although maybe not so traditional) Christmas feast of Chinese food, washed down with a good amount of beer. After lunch, there will be a dumpling-making contest, with prizes awarded for “Most Dumplings” and “Best Dumpling.”
Where: 7.30 am
When: Dec 24, 8 am
Price: RMB 480/non-members, RMB 430/members, RMB 240/kids
BSK Open House Party
Celebrate Christmas at one of the most beautiful courtyards in Beijing and enjoy some traditional arts and crafts, storytelling, baking, early dinner, and Christmas songs. Scan the QR code to book your spot.
Where: 28 Zhonglao Hutong
When: Dec 24, 3pm-6pm
Price: RMB 380/1 adult + 1 kid
Christmas Cake-Making Workshop for Kids and Parents
Make your own bento cake and gingerbread with Malika’s help and guidance. It will be a great opportunity to spend time as a family and make something extra special to boost the Christmas mood. Scan the QR code to register.
Where: 9 Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: Dec 24, 11am
Price: RMB 368 (ingredients included)
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