If you’re staying in Beijing this summer, check out the events coming up in the next two weeks. If you can’t find anything you fancy, pools are always a great option, as well as indoor playgrounds if you have little ones.
Naturally Peninsula
Experience the joy of yoga with your little one in this fun and engaging Parent-Child Yoga session. Designed for parents and children to practice together, this class fosters a sense of connection, mindfulness, and physical well-being through playful poses and gentle stretches. It’s a perfect way to bond and introduce healthy habits to your child.
Where: The Peninsula Beijing
When: Jul 21, 9am – 12.30pm
Price: RMB 680
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
Free Prenatal Class at Beijing United Family Hospital
The class will be taught by Cindy Yan and Grace Yu, two midwives with a combined 50+ years of international experience. The class will be offered for free and includes light snacks and fruit.
The purpose of this class is to educate parents on researched information, empowering them to make informed choices during their labor and instilling confidence regarding the birth experience. We highly recommend the prenatal classes for all first time parents, whether you plan on giving birth at BJU or elsewhere. BJU would like to make this special time in your lives even more special!
The class will help parents-to-be work on:
– Developing a delivery plan
– Understanding the labor process
– Familiarizing themselves with the hospital and tips for the initial days and months after the birth
Where: BJU Bldg 2, 5/F, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Jul 27, 28; 9am-1.15pm
Price: Free
La Leche League (LLL) Monthly Meetings at Beijing United Family Hospital
La Leche League meetings are back at BJU, and the next session will be happening on Jul 27, so if you need breastfeeding support, advice or information, make sure to join. The meetings are free of charge and all caregivers are welcome. To book your spot, scan the QR code on the poster.
Where: Auditorium, 5th Floor, Beijing United Family Hospital, 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District
When: July 27, 10:30am-noon
Price: Free
Kids’ Club: Yunmeng Gorge Play and Picnic AND Swim or Explore
There will be two kid-friendly hikes to Yunmeng Gorge this month with Beijing Hikers. It’s a mostly-flat up-and-back walk up to a fun riverside picnic spot in Yunmeng Gorge, where you can have a picnic or go for paddling and splashing in the pool.
A little further down the river are shallow rock pools where you might find bunches of frog eggs … or maybe tadpoles!
A further 20-30 minutes up the gorge is a small village (best for older kids who want more exercise).
If you’d prefer to concentrate on swimming, just relax in the water or in the nearby area. The guides will let you know when it’s time to head out.
Where: Pickup from Liangmaqiao and Lido
When: Jul 18 and 27, 7.30am
Price: Jul 18: RMB 390/non-members, RMB 350/members, RMB 220/kids 6-18 years old, RMB 200/kids 4-5 years old; Jul 27: RMB 400/non-members, RMB 360/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
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!
Where: Taozi Tree Yoga
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
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
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
