Summer is almost over, but it doesn’t mean we don’t get to enjoy a few more super fun events in the sun. Here’s our pick of family-friendly things to do in Beijing this coming week:
Watermelon Run at Shangri-La Shougang Park
If you think summer fun is over, think again. For all of you who enjoy active family afternoons, why not join a super fun race this Sunday and spend an afternoon doing a special “fruit run,” participating in interactive parent-child games and maybe even taking home one of the prizes. There will be running, watermelon painting, a kids’ watermelon race, water fun and some great prizes. Purchase tickets through the official account by scanning the code on the poster.
Where: Beijing Shougang Park Shangri-La
When: Aug 27, 1pm
Price: RMB 99/adult (children over 12 must purchase a ticket for the 3km race), RMB 199/family of 2 adults +1 child aged 3-6
Longtan Park’s Festival of Lights
You don’t have to leave Beijing to enjoy a good light festival. Longtan Park is located in Beijing’s Dongcheng District and has been hosting a kid-friendly festival that features more than 17 light installation sculptures spread around the park. There’s also a waterplay area for the kids, so don’t forget to take water toys and a change of clothes for your little ones.
Where: 16 Longtan Lu, Dongcheng District
When: Ongoing
Price: RMB 98 for 1 adult + 1 child (RMB 79.9 discount tickets available on Douyin)
RMB 68 per adult (RMB 49.9 discount tickets available on Douyin)
BSB Shunyi Early Years Open Day
Join the British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi’s Early Years Open Day on Aug 29, from 9 to 11am!
Prospective parents are invited to come with their children ages 2-5 and experience the amazing teaching and learning at BSB.
RSVP is required as space is limited. Please scan the QR code on the poster to sign up today.
(Note the school only accepts students with foreign passports)
Contact: +86 10 8047 3558, admissions@bsbshunyi.com
Where: BSB Shunyi Campus
When: Aug 29, 9-11am
Price: Free
CISB Open House
Visit CISB’s Open Day and get the opportunity to meet their dedicated leadership team. You will also have the chance to witness the innovative and contemporary teaching methods used by their experienced faculty. Scan the QR code below to register.
Where: Canadian International School of Beijing, 38 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Aug 30, 9am
Price: Free
Sensory Scavenger Hunt with SENIA
SENIA, an organization led by a group of international teachers, educational psychologists, parents, and other professionals working with children with special educational needs, will be hosting a series of four events for kids and parents with the goal of fostering a harmonious and inclusive community atmosphere. This is the last event in this series and it is a bilingual sensory scavenger hunt. For details and to sign up, please scan the fourth QR code on the poster.
Where: DangDai MOMA, Dongcheng District
When: Aug 24, 5-7pm
Price: RMB 50
Images: Pexels, courtesy of the organizers
