With the Dragon Boat Festival just around the corner, this will be a super fun weekend for everyone: couples, families, and friends. Whichever category you fall into, we’ve got you covered with an array of activities happening in (and near!) the capital.
Eat & Drink Family Party
Come for a celebration that encompasses the essence of the Dragon Boat Festival and offers an abundance of entertainment and delights! You will enjoy a diverse assortment of mouthwatering culinary creations that will leave your taste buds tingling with delight. Along with this, you will also be exploring a vibrant life festival where art flourishes, presenting an eclectic mix of art forms that offer fresh perspectives on life. Live graffiti demonstrations, revealing the mastery of talented artists, have also been arranged. Also, there will be a lot of physical activities to keep you warm and engaged.
When: Jun 22-24
Where: Beijing Shougang Convention and Exhibition Center
Price: RMB 55, RMB 99
Dragon Boating Under the Great Wall
Enjoy a family day out surrounded by breathtaking nature and enjoy some traditional Dragon Boat Festival activities. Participate in a boat race, make zongzi, have some fun in the water or hike the Great Wall. For more info, scan the QR code on the poster below.
When: Jun 22, 10am
Where: The Great Wall
Price: RMB 300, RMB 750
Roundabout Book Fair
Have some reading to catch up on? Visit Roundabout’s book fair at Keystone Academy and get a few of the thousands of donated books. There will be something for everyone, including kids’ books starting from RMB 1, paperbacks for RMB10, and hardcover books for RMB 20. Bring your unwanted books with you on the day to donate if you would like to help – you may see them in the next book fair! And the proceeds from this book fair will go towards helping children with blood diseases.
When: Jun 24, 10am-3pm, Jun 26-29 (for school members only during weekdays)
Where: 11 Anfu Jie, Houshayu, Shunyi District
Price: Free
Wellington College Tianjin Senior School Open Days
Wellington College Tianjin has planned a series of whole-school open days for Early Years to Senior School for the current 2023-24 academic year. Learn all about their curriculum, academic achievements, and holistic education, plus have all your questions answered by the heads of school and the admissions team.
Where: 1 Yide Dao, Hongqiao District, Tianjin 300120
When: Jun 28-Jul 1
Price: Free
The World of Peter Rabbit at UCCA
Beatrix Potter is one of the world’s most popular children’s authors. For more than 100 years, her beautifully illustrated stories and her legendary life have captured our imaginations.
When: May 27-Sep 5
Where: UCCA Lab
Price: RMB 139 for a family of three
Sunday Brunch at Zarah
Indulge yourself with an all-you-can-eat buffet made with fresh and real ingredients where many home-made, nutrient-rich delicacies will be waiting for you every Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Zarah offers a good balance between vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies, with a different menu every week.
Reservations are highly recommended.
When: Every Sunday, 10am-2pm
Where: 46 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
东城区鼓楼东大街42号
Price: RMB 228 per adult
RMB 98 for kids 6-12
Mama & Baby Fit in the Park
Join Marie for light outdoor circuit training in Chaoyang Park! The class combines cardio with strengthening and toning full-body exercises, integrating your baby and the stroller. You meet other moms and get to enjoy a great
community!
When: Mondays, 10.30-11.30am
Where: Chaoyang Park
Price: Free trial class
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of organizers
