If you’re looking for fun things to do to hide from the heat, check out the events happening in the capital in the next two weeks:
Kids’ Cooking Classes at EAST
Let your little chefs join a culinary adventure where they’ll get to mix and roll their way to delicious cakes at Domain. Classes are available every weekend, from noon until 2pm. Scan the QR code to register.
Where: EAST Beijing
When: Saturdays and Sundays, noon-2pm
Price: RMB 248/July and August, RMB 198/September
French Touch Classical Music Concert at JinShang
Step into an evening of elegance and sophistication with French Touch, a classical music concert on Jul 12 at the enchanting Indoor Garden Theatre in JinShang·Yuan.
This exquisite event promises to transport you to the heart of France through the timeless beauty of classical music.
Where: JinShangYuan, 20 Xinyuanli Xi, Chaoyang District
When: Jul 12, 7pm
Price: RMB 98/adults, RMB 128/adults with a drink, RMB 68/kids, RMB 300/VIP
Kids Club: Yunmeng Gorge Play and Picnic
This is a mostly-flat up-and-back walk up to a fun riverside picnic spot in Yunmeng Gorge.
Things to do: The sandy beaches and pools of water in Yunmeng Gorge make a perfect place to picnic, and the tall cliffs and big boulders make the scenery extra pretty.
Paddle in the swimming hole: The water in the pool is cool and clear, and shallow on the edges and deeper in the middle. One side is sandy, the other side rocky – good for paddling and splashing. (The water might be a bit chilly on this visit.)
Find fish, frog eggs, and tadpoles: A little further down the river are shallow rock pools where we might find bunches of frog eggs … or maybe tadpoles!
Hike up to a village: 20 – 30 minutes further up the gorge is a small village (best for older kids who want more exercise).
Where: Pickup from Liangmaqiao and Lido
When: Jul 6, 7.30am
Price: RMB 390/non-members, RMB 350/members, RMB 220/kids 6-18 years old, RMB 200/kids 4-5 years old
And don’t forget about these ongoing regular events:
Infant Care Trial on Thursdays
Families with little ones aged 1-2 years old are invited to join the Free Infant Care Trial sessions on Thursday mornings at YCIS Beijing.
Come and meet the school’s academic team of early childhood education and experience the concept of learning through play!
Where: YCIS Beijing
When: Every Thursday from 9.30am
Price: Free
Mama & Baby Yoga and Kids Yoga at Avisha
Improve your health, your posture and your mood at one of Avisha’s specially designed yoga classes. You can choose Mama & Baby classes, or if you have an older kiddo, you can spend some quality time together doing age-appropriate stretches and activities in kids yoga sessions on Saturdays. Mama & Baby classes are held on Thursdays. Kids Yoga takes place on Saturdays, and the kids get to enjoy the fun and healthy environment with Madeleine. Scan the QR codes on the posters to register.
Where: 1-3-38, Bldg 3, Shoukai Bojun, 8 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Mama & Baby Yoga: Thursdays, 10.45am-noon; Kids Yoga: Saturdays, 10.45am-11.35am
Price: Kids Yoga: RMB 650 (5 classes) or RMB 150 (single class); Mama & Baby Yoga: RMB 900/six classes or RMB 170/single class
teamLab Massless Beijing
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of teamLab Massless, where art transcends material substances and boundaries blur between the human body and the environment. Explore a complex three-dimensional world and create new experiences with others in this mesmerizing art collective exhibition.
Where: 10/F, Chaoyang Joy City, 101 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District
When: Until Dec 31
Price: Starts at RMB 148
Li’l Peaches Kids Yoga
Join for playful and engaging yoga classes designed specifically for young children. Sandra will guide the kids through gentle poses and fun activities that promote flexibility, balance, and mindfulness. It’s the perfect way for your kids to unwind and have fun!
When: Tuesdays, 4.45pm-5.35pm (ages 5-6), Wednesdays, 4.45pm-5.35pm (ages 3-4)
Price: RMB 800/six-class pass OR RMB 180/single class
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
