Days in Beijing have definitely gotten colder, but if you’re looking for things to do with your family where you can forget about the weather and get all nice and cozy, here are a few events you should not miss:
Mama & Baby Yoga on Mondays and Thursdays
For all the new moms out there, this is an awesome opportunity to re-connect with yourselves, spend quality time with your babies, and relax and tone your postpartum bodies. Each session begins with breathing exercises, which are followed by gentle yoga flows, pelvic floor exercises, strengthening exercises, stretching to release motherhood tension, and exercises involving your baby. At the end of each session, you’ll do some gentle baby massages to relax and connect with your little one. Scan the QR code to sign up and find out more.
Where: Rm 3038, Bldg 3, Shoukai Bojun, 8 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Every Monday and Thursday, 10.45am-noon
Price: RMB 150, packages also available
OASIS Pre-Med Club for Teenagers
If you have a teenager at home who’s interested in medicine, there’s an exciting opportunity for them to learn more about healthcare, steps to becoming a doctor, vital skills needed and so much more. This event will be hosted by OASIS International Hospital on Nov 11 and is their first-ever Pre-Med Club. The club is open to English-speaking teenagers ages 13-18. Parents are also invited to donate or buy books to support MCF charity.
Where: OASIS International Hospital
When: Nov 11, 3pm-4.30pm
Price: Free
Dulwich College Beijing Open Day
On Sat, Nov 11, Dulwich College Beijing welcomes prospective families and students in Senior School (ages 11-17) to its on-campus open day. You’ll get to meet the teachers, talk to current students and parents, explore the campus and participate in information sessions. Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up.
Where: 89 Capital Airport Road, Shunyi District
When: Nov 11, 9am-noon
Price: Free
Jazzy Preschool Open Day
Are you looking for a kindergarten for your child from 1 to 6 years old? Discover Jazzy Preschool’s unique, trilingual education in English, French, and Chinese on Sat, Nov 11, during their open day.
The visit will include:
– The discovery of outdoor activities and venues in the East Lake Villas’ Chinese garden
– A discovery of the kindergarten’s indoor environment and classrooms
– A presentation of Jazzy Preschool’s unique, trilingual education
– Presentation of the new Italian-English-Chinese program
– A short demo class time to meet the teachers
Where: C101 East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: Nov 11, 9.30-11.30
Price: Free
Binhe Park Cycling for Kids
This event at Shunyi Binhe Forest Park is a great opportunity for young cyclists aged 5-12 to improve their cycling skills and enjoy the crisp autumn weather with their peers. The cycling path is approximately 5km long, with several points to stop and rest. The kids will be also able to enjoy some games and a picnic. A limited number of kids’ bikes will be available to rent. Fifteen percent of the profits will go towards the Guang Ai School.
Where: Binhe Forest Park
When: Nov 12, 10am-3pm
Price: RMB 78 (10 percent discount if you bring a friend)
BSB EYFS Nursery Rhymes Day
The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi invites prospective parents and to come find out how children ages 2-5 learn and play! Nov 15 happens to fall in the World Nursery Rhymes Week, so it will be so much fun!
BSB provides students with the perfect environment to enable them to progress at the right rate and be happy in their first school experience, following the English National Curriculum. Talk to the teachers and visit their dedicated classrooms, swimming pool and learning spaces designed for Early Years students.
Where: British School of Beijing Shunyi, 9 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District
When: Nov 15, 9am-10.30am
Price: Free
YCIS Beijing Open Day
If you’re not yet a part of the YCIS community and would like to know more about the school, join their open day on Nov 18 and get a chance to meet the principals and academic leadership team. You’ll also get the opportunity to talk to current students, get advice from admission experts and tour the facilities. Scan the QR code on the poster to register.
Where: Yew Chung International School of Beijing, Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District
When: Nov 18, 9.30am-noon
Price: Free
Jazzy’s Baby Group
Jazzy’s baby playgroups are open for kids 0-3 years old and their parents. Meet new parents and play sensory games and activities with your child in a safe multilingual environment. You can register for the Baby Activity Group by scanning the QR code on the poster.
Where: Jazzy Preschool, C101 East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: Nov 20, 10am-11am (Baby Activity Group)
Price: Free
And don’t forget about these ongoing events:
BSB Baby Group
If you’re a parent of little one aged 0-18 months, you’re welcome to join a play-date at BSB Shunyi where you get to meet other expat parents and their babies, play with age-appropriate toys, sing, create art and enjoy your time. If you prefer BSB’s Sanlitun campus, the group is open for children 0-3 years old, and they also host a dance class and book club. RSVP required. Please scan the QR code in the poster to sign up as space is limited.
Where: The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi, Early Years “Soft Play Area,” South Side, 9 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District;
The British School of Beijing (BSB) Sanlitun, 7 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District
When: Oct 20, 27 from 9.30am to 10.30am (Shunyi); Every Wednesday starting Oct 18 from 9am to 10.30am (Sanlitun), Every Friday starting Nov 3 from 9am to 9.30am (Dance group), Every Monday from Oct 16 (Book club)
Price: Free
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
