Enjoy the best that Beijing has to offer this weekend. As always, click the link in the event title for further details and ticketing info.
Friday, Nov 20
There’s nothing quite like a Friday night movie night! But if you’ve already watched Frozen and Frozen 2 for 86 million times combined, it might be time to swap it out for something different. Click to check out our list of recommendations for family-friendly Chinese films. There are great picks for kids, as well as some more suited older kids and teens that will also keep Mom and Dad happy.
Saturday, Nov 21
Thanksgiving isn’t a French tradition, but that isn’t stopping O’Steak from getting in on the action! For the coming two weekends, they’re hosting a charitable “Frenchgiving” event, whereby all proceeds go towards the Migrant Children’s Fund. Head over to their cozy restaurant for a fun cookie baking class for kids.
Sat & Sun, 10am-12pm or 3-5pm. O’Steak. RMB 98 per family
Beijing’s biggest winter bazaar is back! Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is famous for its annual charity bazaar, and although this year they are relocating to Beijing Riviera Club (we all know how difficult it is to get onto campus due to COVID-19 restrictions), it’s set to be even bigger and better than ever! The event will feature a wide range of Beijing’s best makers and gift sellers, as well as loads of food and drinks, charity organization booths, and live entertainment. (Psst – a little beijingkids birdie even told me we’d be there!) Proceeds will go towards supporting EGRC, which provides scholarships for girls in rural China, as well as Operation Blessing Love and Hope Center, the Migrant Children Foundation, RenYuYuan Learning House, Roundabout, and Surmang foundation.
10.30am – 3.30pm. Beijing Riviera Country Club. Free admission
Junior Master Chef at Park Hyatt Beijing
Are your little ones budding chefs and patissiers? If so, they’ll love this weekend’s Junior Master Chef event at Park Hyatt Beijing. Under the guidance of Executive Sous Chef George, kids will be encouraged to ignite their creativity and explore a range of ingredients to create their very own cakes. The cooking session will be followed by an afternoon tea set prepared by Hyatt staff while the kids explore the hotel’s playground.
3-5pm. Park Hyatt Beijing. RMB 488-888
Sunday, Nov 22
Charity Event: Parent+Child Self-Defense Workshop
When and how is it appropriate to discuss self-defense with kids? While most of us would rather that we never had to bring it up, it is important to give kids the education and tools they need to feel safe and empowered in public spaces. On Sunday, Krav Maga Global (KMG) Beijing will be hosting a two-hour practical safety and self-defense workshop for parents and kids, with a focus on practical skills, tactical thinking, and situational awareness when in public spaces with kids. It will also include some intensive physical training portions to teach parents the best ways to respond when dealing with threats to their children, which hopefully, they will never need to use.
3-5pm. Warrior One Training Center. RMB 350 for 1 parent & 1 child aged 6-9
Indoor Fun: A Magical (Enough) Harry Potter Holiday at Indigo Mall
Are your kids dying to be wizards? Can’t wait for the Hogwarts Express to pull into Tongzhou for the new Universal Studios Beijing Theme Park? Then you’ll want to head over to Indigo Mall for their special event, A Magical Harry Potter Holiday. Click to learn how to reserve your free ticket, the easiest way to get there, and the best place to practice magic spells.
Daily 10am-10pm, event runs until Jan 1, 2021. Indigo Mall. Free.
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Images: Courtesy of the event organizers, Cindy Marie Jenkins
