Free Events
The Beijing Flea Market: One Year Bash, July 16
Ages 6+. Eat cake and drink champagne with The Beijing Flea Market as it celebrates its first birthday. Aside from an indie makers sale on The Bookworm’s rooftop, the event has extended the market grounds to include an additional awesome venue in Sanlitun’s Courtyard 4 community: Pop-Up Beijing. Free. 11am-5pm. The Bookworm (6586 9507)
Mandela Day Celebration, July 16
All ages. The Global South Africans in Beijing invite friends to a picnic at the Chaoyang Park on July 16 to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day. This is a potluck picnic so please bring something to eat or drink. All proceeds from t-shirt sales will be donated to charity. All guests are expected to contribute to the potluck. Free (No T-Shirt). RMB 63 (For Mandela Day T-Shirt). 1-7pm. Chaoyang Park, North Gate (6584 3977)
Master Online Shopping in China, July 16
Ages 16+. Let Sinology Institute you and your teen how to shop China’s crazy version of Taobao, where you can find just about anything. Free. 11am-Noon. Sinology Institute (admissions@sinologyinstitute.com)
Farm 2 Neighbors 2 Year Anniversary Celebration, July 16-17
All ages. In honor of the vendors who have helped make this market awesome every Saturday for two years, Farm 2 Neighbors is holding a vote for the best of vendors. Voting ends tonight at midnight! Free. Noon-6pm. Grand Summit Shopping Mall (WeChat: farm2neighbors)
Fruit picking is an experience kids should experience at least once.
Unique Events
Art in the Streets, July 12-Aug 24
Ages 8+. Curator Magda Danysz says : « Street art is unquestionably, for who wants to see, the most important artistic movement of the early twenty-first century. For some this is not yet obvious. Time will teach them.” Open everyday except Mondays and Sundays. RMB 15. 9.30am-5.30pm. CAFA Art Museum (6477 1575)
Head Wrap Workshop, July 16
Ages 7+. Learn how to wrap well for great style. One glass of wine and turban included in the price. Mothers and daughters welcome to attend together. RMB 80. 5-8pm. Pinotage, Sanlitun (meshynebio@yahoo.fr)
Day Trip to a Haunted House, Drifting, Glass Skywalk, July 16
Ages 13+. This day trip includes lazily drifting along the Juma River, a visit to the Haunted House, a healthy lunch from the local farm (and drinks), a stroll though some of the best scenic spots (think East Lake Port), and the glass skywalk. Transportation leaves from Hilton Beijing. Registration Required. RMB 350. 7.30am-8pm. FCGroup (Buy tickets here)
Fruit Picking in Beijing Suburb, July 17
All ages. Join That’s Mandarin for a trip back to nature for fruit-picking in the city suburbs. This is a popular pastime for Beijing families who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life for the day. RMB 700. 9am-5pm. That’s Mandarin (5218 6432, info@thatsmandarin.com)
It’s Not Too Late – Summer Camps Your Kids Can Still Attend
Chinese Cultural Summer Camps Beijing (Bilingual), Until August 26
Ages 5-12. Experience three weeks of authentic Chinese culture in a small group which can be booked per week at two locations. RMB 3,400. Monday through Friday. 9am-4.30pm. China Culture Center (WeChat: zhicheng-beijing)
Artistic Summer Camps at Atelier, June 27 – August 26
Ages 5-8 and 9-12. Every week has a different art theme with two locations and time slots. Younger students meet from 10am-Noon. Older students meet from 1.30-4pm. RMB 1,500. Atelier (6416 1614, 132 4018 4908)
Summer Knight School Camps, July 13 – August 23
Ages 7-13. Learn how to be a true knight with this camp running in its third season. RMB 4,000 for 5 days. 9am-4pm. Imagine (5739 4933, info@imagine-china.com)
Around the World with Pingo, July 18 – July 22
Ages 6-8 and 9-11. Travel the world in 5 days without leaving Beijing! Meet teachers from USA, Australia, Ireland, England, Ukraine, Chile, and Italy in the most International park in Beijing! RMB 3,998. 9am-3.30pm. Moncy Club (400 9900 723 or WeChat: pingocs)
Active Summer Camp at Kerry Hotel, July 18 – July 29
Ages 8+. Join Adventure Zone’s Active Summer Camp and energize your body and mind. Boost up your skills in this multi-sports program offering fun sports such gymnastics, karate, swimming, volleyball, fencing and more. RMB 2,750 (one week). RMB 4,500 (two weeks). Kerry Centre (8529 8228, adventurezonebeijing@thekerryhotels.com)
Seawolf Summer Camp, July 16-26
Ages 10 – 19. Learn how to shoot a gun, ride a horse, play soccer and pick up martial arts. All in English. RMB 12,900. Changping BJ (WeChat: the_seawolf).
Move it!
Next Week
Madagascar Live! In Beijing, July 21
All ages. We like to “Move it! Move it!” and we’re guessing your family does, too! Tickets for the opening night are completely sold out, but tickets are available for the other nights. RMB 180-680. 10.30am,2.30pm, 7.30pm. Beijing Exhibition Theater (ponypiao@damai.cn)
The Guangzhou Ballet Giselle, July 23-24
Ages 7+ Give your family a bit of awe and wonder with this upscale ballet headed by famed dancer Zhang Dandan. RMB 60-480. 7.30pm. National Centre For The Performing Arts (Buy Tickets Here)
Learn How to Order Food with Baidu Waimai, July 23
Adults. Stop trying to beat traffic and a ravenous appetite; learn how to get your food to come to you with this workshop. RSVP by July 22, 6pm. Free. 11am-Noon. Sinology Institute (6400 0905, admissions@sinologyinstitute.com)
