The summer holidays might be officially over, but it doesn’t mean that all the fun ends there. The weather has just started becoming more and more amazing, and there will be quite a few cool events to enjoy it with. Here are some that we can all enjoy with friends and family:
Roundabout’s Book Fair
Roundabout’s next book fair is just around the corner, so if your home library needs some new titles, make sure to visit their fair either on Saturday or Sunday, Sep 9 and 10. The event will be held right in front of their store. What’s great about it is that all books are donated and all the proceeds will go to children in need. If you have books to donate, make sure to take them with you.
Where: Roundabout, 2 Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang District
When: Sep 9-10, 10am-3pm
Price: Free
Picnic With Ponies
Support the Therapeutic Riding program at HOPE this Sat, Sep 9, by attending their Picnic With Ponies event, where you and your family get to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon enjoying a horse show, delicious food and drinks, as well as some super fun games and activities.You are encouraged to bring your own tents, picnic mats and camping chairs, and make a day out of it! Scan the QR code on the poster to register.
Where: 223, Zuodi Lu, Lisui Town, Shunyi District
When: Sep 9, 11am-4pm
Price: RMB 20/person, RMB 50/family
Sunshine Studio Dance Classes
Dance classes for kids and adults are back every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at Sunshine Studios. Starting from RMB 140 for one one-hour class a week, classes are divided according to kids’ age and level. So, if your kids want to learn some cool dance moves and become stronger, fitter and more confident, scan the QR code to register for one of these classes.
When: Every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
Where: 7 Gongtixi Lu, Chaoyang District
Price: Students pay per school term/Adults pay per 6-week block
RMB 140/one hour-long class a week, RMB 220/2 hours a week, RMB 300/3 hours a week, RMB 100/each additional class a week, RMB 160/drop-in (adults only)
Lil Peaches Kids Yoga
Lil Peaches yoga classes, where kids can improve their flexibility, balance and posture, are back at Taozi Tree Yoga. Kids Yoga-certified instructors will make sure your children are safe and well taken care of. Classes are available with Danielle and Sandra on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting from Aug 30. Scan the QR code on the posters to register.
Where: Taozi Tree Yoga
When: Tuesdays (4.30-5.20pm with Sandra) and Wednesdays (5.15-6.15pm with Danielle)
Price: RMB 800/six classes or RMB 180/one class
Friends of Little Park Workshops
Little Park Childcare will be organizing a series of workshops on infant development for parents and infant-toddler educators. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced educators and get the tools needed to support your child’s development. The first workshop in the series is The Diaper Change! where you’ll learn about consent, independence and respect through diaper change and other caregiving practices. Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up.
Where: Little Park, Bldg 10-9D, Jingda Apartments, Chaoyang Gongyuan Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Sep 17, 3.30-4.30pm
Price: From RMB 100, select your own price: embrace the freedom of choice!
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)
Images: Pexels, courtesy of the organizers
