Best Family-Friendly Events Happening in Beijing This Week

As we put all our Covid-related concerns behind us, it’s time to breathe a sigh of relief and get back to enjoying everything Beijing has to offer. So here’s our pick of family-friendly events and activities to do this week:

Sunshine Studios’ Street Dance Classes

Sunshine Studios, an established international dance school from the UK, is finally back with its street dance and hip hop classes for kids, teens and adults. Classes are available for all levels on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at their studio opposite Beijing Riviera. If you or your child would like to try before signing up for a course, Sunshine Studios is offering free trial classes this week at their Gongti Workers Stadium location for all ages and levels. For more info and pricing scan the QR code below.

What: Street Dance for Kids and Teens

Where: MixMeet No. 7 Gongtixi Rd, Chaoyang
When: 9 Jan – 15 Jan Monday – Sunday (see poster for specifics)
Price: Depends on the package and number of classes. RMB 100-140/class, RMB 160 for drop-ins
Age: 4+

Yoyo CNY Market at Langyuan Park

Immerse yourself in Chinese culture and traditions at the Yoyo CNY market, where you’ll get the chance to celebrate Chinese New Year the traditional way. There will be opportunities for shopping, singing, eating, drinking, participating in workshops and different celebratory activities. The market will be a great place to learn about rituals and traditions leading up to the new year, and even for getting a souvenir or two for yourself and gifts for family and friends. The first 500 registrants get to pay only RMB 1 for the tickets (worth RMB 39.90), and even get RMB 10 worth of vouchers to use at the market. Scan the QR code below to sign up now!

Where: Langyuan Park, Babaoshan Subway Station Shijingshan district
When: Jan 13-15, 10am
Price: RMB 1 for the first 500 registrants, otherwise RMB 39.90

Singapore International Academy Open House

Find out if BISS International School is the right fit for your family at their open house this Saturday, Jan 14. The school offers a full International Baccalaureate curriculum to students 2-19 years old, so if you’re a parent looking for education options for your kid, sign up for the open house by scanning the code on the poster.

Where: Building 17, Area 4, An Zhen Xili, Beisanhuan Zhonglu, Chaoyang District
When: Jan 14, 10am-1pm
Price: Free

Beijing Hikers Kid-Friendly Hikes

Beijing Hikers has a few kid-friendly hikes coming up this weekend. The first one will be in the Rolling Hills area with options for a short or long hike. It will be a nice family outing in nature that will end with kids having fun at the Jinpoluo Farm Playground, with dumplings to eat and free time to play at the farm playground. This hike is suitable for ages 5 and up. The price is RMB 450 for non-members, RMB 405 for members and RMB 300 for kids 4+. It’s free for kids under 4. The other kid-friendly hike will take place on Sun, Jan 15, starting from a small scenic area in Miyun. You’ll enjoy an easy hike following the White River and walking across thick ice. The price for this hike is is RMB 420 for non-members, RMB 380 for members and RMB 200 for kids.
The third kid-friendly hike will take you to the hills of Yanqing County to explore an interconnected series of cave dwellings, and after an early dinner at a local restaurant you’ll head to the Longqingxia Ice Festival to enjoy the show.

Where: Departure from Liangmaqiao and Lido
When:
Jan 14 – Kids Club: Rolling Hills Loop hike and Snowy Farm Playground
Jan 15 – White River Ice Hike
Jan 15 – Longqingxia Ice Festival and Tang Dynasty Caves
Price:
Kids Club: Rolling Hills Loop hike and Snowy Farm Playground – RMB 450 for non-members, RMB 405 for members and RMB 300 for kids 4+. Free for kids under 4
White River Ice Hike: RMB 420 for non-members, RMB 380 for members and RMB 200 for kids
Longqingxia Ice Festival and Tang Dynasty Caves: RMB 500 for non-members, RMB 450 for members and RMB 250 for kids

CNY Flowers Composition Class in Sanyuanqio

Learn how to make beautiful flower arrangements and get some DIY ideas at a new CNY-themed floral class. The class will take pace on Jan 15 at Sanyuanqiao. The price is RMB 398/person. Scan the code on the poster to sign up and get more details.

Where: Sanyuanqiao
When: Jan 15, 1pm-3pm
Price: RMB 398/person