Christmas markets are a-booming this upcoming festive season, and most tickets go on sale starting this weekend! We’ve rounded up as many family-friendly Christmas markets as we can find – from free markets in international schools to the big headlining events like the German Christmas Market and more.
WAB Community Market
The holidays are fast approaching and Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) is excited to invite you to their annual Community Market on Sat, Nov 25! The market aims to celebrate the community, spread cheer, and help to support the school’s community partners. WAB Community Market is the place to go to pick up thoughtful holiday gifts, win fun raffle prizes, enjoy live performances, and indulge in delicious food from vendors across Beijing.
Where: 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District
When: Nov 25, 10am-3pm
Price: Free
3e Winter Charity Bazaar
On Nov 2 join the 3e International School for a morning of children’s crafts and activities, festive food and drinks, and charity prizes. Attendance is free. Please register by scanning the QR code below.
Where: Early Years Campus: 9-1 Jiangtai Xilu, Lido 将台西路9-1号
When: Nov 25, 10am-12pm
Price: Free
River Garden Villas Xmas Bazaar
Find bargains, treasures and Christmas gifts including one-of-a-kind crafts, scarves, jewelry, candles, food and wine and so much more at the RIver Garden Villas Xmas Bazaar on Nov 25 at the River Garden Clubhouse.
When: Sat, Nov 25, 10am – 4pm
Where: River Garden Villas, Houshayu, Yuyang Road No. 7, Shunyi district
Price: Free
German Charity Christmas Bazaar
After years of hiatus due to the word that shall not be said, the German Charity Christmas Bazaar is finally back on Dec 2! Due to previous high demand, this year’s market will be broken into two sessions: one in the morning from 10am to 2pm and one in the afternoon from 3pm to 7pm. Tickets cost RMB 140/person and children under 12 get in for free! Scan the QR code below to get your tickets.
When: Sat, Dec 2, 10am -7pm
Where: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Beijing, 17 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Price: RMB 140/person, children under 12 get in for free
British Christmas Market
The British Chamber of Commerce in China and the British Embassy in Beijing are pleased to present the return of the Christmas Market at His Majesty’s Ambassador’s Residence on Dec 2. Check out vendors bringing festive cheer with Christmas treats, food, drinks, and loads of amazing things to buy, from arts and crafts to top Christmas gifts. There’ll also be festive performances from the British community, a raffle for great prizes, and even the chance to meet Father Christmas! Each ticket grants admission to one of three sessions on the day: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, and 6pm-9pm. Tickets cost RMB 120, while children under three get in for free. All tickets include a small surprise from the BritCham! Scan the QR code to sign up.
When: Sat, Dec 2, 10am-9pm
Where: British Ambassador’s Residence 英国大使官邸光华路 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District
Price: RMB 120/person, children under 3 get in for free
BCIS Christmas Bazaar
Beijing City International School (BCIS), in partnership with Roundabout’s Helping Hands Project, brings Santa Claus to town at the annual BCIS Christmas Bazaar on Sun, Dec 3, at the BCIS Main Campus. Celebrate the holidays and see beautiful Christmas lights and decorations, do some Christmas shopping, and embrace holiday cheer with festive music and food.
When: Sun, Dec 3, 10am-2pm
Where: BCIS Main Campus, 77 Baiziwan Nan’erlu, Chaoyang District
Price: Free
BSB Sanlitun’s Christmas Cracker
Enjoy Christmas games and crafts for the kids, fabulous food and gifts, performances by the BSB Sanlitun Christmas Choir, a special appearance by Santa Claus, and stand to win exciting raffle prizes at the British School of Beijing (BSB) Sanlitun’s Christmas Cracker event on Sun, Dec 3. There’s no need to register so simply show up and have a good time with the family!
When: Sun, Dec 3, 10am-2pm
Where: The British School of Beijing, 7 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District
Price: Free
Swiss Club Beijing
You are warmly invited to the Swiss Club Beijing to welcome Santa Claus to town! Enjoy an afternoon of festive craft, mulled wine, and Christmas treats. Children under 5 years get in for free. This event is limited to a maximum of 50 people so register before 1 Dec!
When: Sun, Dec 3, 2 – 5pm
Where: Embassy of Switzerland, Sanlitun Dongwujie 3, Chaoyang district
Price: RMB 180 for members, RMB 280 for non-members, RMB 130 for children 5 – 12 years, free for children under 5 years
BSB Shunyi Winter Fayre German Market
Enjoy the sights and flavours of a traditional German Christmas Market with wooden huts, with vendors selling gifts and hot food. There will be musical performances, the lighting of the Christmas tree, and festive games by teachers for the kids. Don’t miss the chance to meet Santa as well! All proceeds from the event goes to Dew Drops Little Flower charity. There may still be spots left for interested vendors and sponsors. To get more info, contact the BSB Shunyi marketing team at marketing@britishschool.org.cn
When: Sun, Dec 9, 3.30 pm – 7pm
Where: BSB Shunyi, South Side No. 9 An Hua Street
Price: Free
CISB Charity Bazaar
The Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) is delighted to announce that the highly anticipated Charity Bazaar will take place on Dec 10 from 10 am – 4pm. This event promises to be a spectacular holiday season celebration offering a fun space for local vendors and the Beijing community to come together in a festive atmosphere.
Interested vendors can apply for a spot by scanning the QR code below.
When: Sun, Dec 10, 10am-4pm
Where: Canadian International School of Beijing
Price: Free
The Hutong Winter Fayre
One of Beijing’s expats’ favorite end-of-year tradition, the Hutong Winter Fayre, is back and bringing artisans, craftspeople, chefs, bakers and local entrepreneurs together for a day of fun, food, holiday shopping and general merry-making and mayhem!
When: Sun, Dec 10, 11am-5pm
Where: The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang, Beixinqiao subway Exit C
Price: Free
Christmas Market By The Park
Shenglu Garden is hosting its own Christmas Market this year from Dec 15 – 17 and calling for vendors. There will be both indoor and outdoor spaces available. There will be mulled wine, German sausages, Santa Claus, Christmas gifts and so much more! Scan the QR code for more info.
When: Fri Dec 15 6 – 10pm, Sat Dec 16 11am – 7pm, Sun Dec 17, 11am-5pm
Where: Shenglu Vineyard East Gate 1
Price: Free
Images: Courtesy of vendors, Unsplash
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