With less than a week away Halloween parties are going to be held during a span of nearly two weeks. The best event is already SOLD OUT, which is it? The beijingkids 7th annual Costume party to be held at the Hilton Wangfujing on the evening of October 25 with a brunch and dinner on October 26. Ticket for the beijingkids event will NOT be sold at the door. There are lots more fang-tastic events to keep the kids on a permanent sugar high.
Sat, Oct 26
The Beijing Ghost Tour
All ages. Why do Chinese zombies bounce? And why is the ghost of the tragic Bell Tower Lady always saying thank you? In order to learn the answers to all these questions and many more besides, sign up for Beijing’s first ever Ghost Tour and explore the haunted hutongs around Prince Gong’s Palace. RMB 260 (adults), RMB 130 (kids under 14). Sat & Sun from 7-9PM.Newman Tours (138 1777 0229 or email info@newmantours.com.)
All ages. Why do Chinese zombies bounce? And why is the ghost of the tragic Bell Tower Lady always saying thank you? In order to learn the answers to all these questions and many more besides, sign up for Beijing’s first ever Ghost Tour and explore the haunted hutongs around Prince Gong’s Palace. RMB 260 (adults), RMB 130 (kids under 14). Sat & Sun from 7-9PM.Newman Tours (138 1777 0229 or email info@newmantours.com.)
BCIS Halloween Party
All ages. BCIS has teamed up with City Weekend’s Parents and Kids to organize an afternoon filled with lots of frightening fun and games for everyone to enjoy such as Haunted House Tours, costume Contest, stage Performances and loads more. Free. 2- 6pm. Beijing City International School (8771 7171)
All ages. BCIS has teamed up with City Weekend’s Parents and Kids to organize an afternoon filled with lots of frightening fun and games for everyone to enjoy such as Haunted House Tours, costume Contest, stage Performances and loads more. Free. 2- 6pm. Beijing City International School (8771 7171)
Teens and adults. This year the burger chain will be hosting it’s annual Halloween party at U-town (Chaoyangmenwai). There will be live DJ, lucky draws, Halloween makeup and photo shoots. Pre-book before October 26 and get 2 complimentary tickets for every 10. RMB 100 (advance) and RMB 150 (door). 6.30pm-12pm. Blue Frog U-town (8561 2665)
Sun, Oct 27
All ages. Wolf down monsterific food offerings, dress up to win an award, join in the pumpkin craving contest and get a spooky face painting. RMB 458 (with free flow of soft drinks, coffee, tea, and fresh juice), RMB 488 (with free flow of beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and fresh juice) and RMB 528 (with free flow of MUMM champagne, beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and fresh juice). All prices subject to 15% service charge. 11:30am-3p.m. Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880)
All ages. No more candy left in the store? Then make some. The Hutong’s Halloween Candy class will teach you how to re-create your favorites. RMB 300. 11am-3.30pm. The Hutong (6404 3355).
All ages. Dress up for a brunch date at the Grand Café where kids will get Halloween candies and take photos with the Grand Café Wicked Witch. As a sweet treat, young diners can also decorate their own Halloween cupcakes for dessert. TBA. 11.30am-3pm. Grand Hyatt (8518 1234).
Thu, Oct 31
All ages. This Halloween party features a parade and trick-or-treating around the compound from 5-6.30pm. There’s also a buffet dinner from 6-9pm (free flow soft drinks and beer included) and a movie screening at 6.30pm. Registration is required by October 30 as there’s a maximum capacity of 200 people. RMB 188 per adult, RMB 94 per child (ages 4-12). Beijing Riviera Garden( 8450 6888).
All ages. Eat some special crafted Halloween meals in recreation of a haunted mansion and loads of other activities planned. TBD. 5.30-11pm. Marriott Beijing City Wall (5811 8187).
All ages. Enjoy some pumpkin painting, get an award fro best dress and have some delicacies as part of your Halloween celebration. Sofitel Wanda Hotel (8599 6666 ext 6521)
Weekend Long
Fri, Oct 25 and Sat Oct 26
Ages 3-7. Create some ghoulish art work then let the kids enjoy in some dance class, story telling and other games lined up for the Art bug open house Halloween weekend. Art Bug specially designed some interesting art classes for kids. RMB 88 each (free for parents), RMB 66 (members only). 6-9pm. Art Bug (010 – 5900 0270, or email infor@artbug.com.cn).
Futher Away
Sat, Oct 26
Participants can select and decorate a pumpkin for a chance to win a birthday party, sleepover, or weekend getaway package at the inn. The creations will be judged by The Schoolhouse’s team and displayed at the Saturday Fine Dining. Categories encompass children up to age 12, teens up to age 17, and adults. In addition, any young guest who wears a costume while dining (11am-6pm) will get free dessert from the a la carte menu and any adult who wears a costume during Saturday Fine Dining (6-9pm) will receive a free bottle of house red or the equivalent credit towards another wine to be served with dinner. 11am-9pm. The Schoolhouse Mutianyu (6162 6506 or email info@theschoolhouseatmutianyu.com)
For more events please see our Events page here.
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