When: Dec 1-25
Price: RMB 80
LMMP Open Days
La Maison Montessori de Pékin (LMMP) accepts students between 1.5 and 6 years of age and offers a bilingual French-Chinese Montessori environment. The kindergarten will be hosting an open day on Dec 2, so if you’re a parent of a young child, don’t miss the opportunity to check out what the school has to offer. Scan the QR code on the poster to register.
Where: La Maison Montessori de Pékin, Glory Garden Compound, Block D, 220, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 2, 9.30am
Price: Free
Daystar Open Houses
Daystar Academy provides students with top-notch international courses that blend and balance Western and Chinese cultural traditions. Daystar is the first school in China to create a K-12 social innovation curriculum that develops the fundamental values, skills and knowledge for students to be social innovators.There are three Daystar campuses in Beijing:
Quanfa Campus:
Chinese-English Montessori Curriculum
Provides education for young children aged 1.5-5
Sanlitun Campus:
IB PYP authorized school
Provides education for grades 1-5
Beigao Campus:
IB authorized school
Provides K-12 education
Open Day Procedure
- Introduction of Daystar’s Curriculum
- Students Class Trial
- Campus Tour
- Q&A
- Parents Workshop
Where: Daystar Academy Beigao Campus, 2 Shunbai Road, Chaoyang District; Sanlitun Campus,13 East 4th Street, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District; Quanfa Campus, North Gate Quanfa Garden, 18 Maquanying Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Daystar Early Learning Center Dec 2 and Dec 16; Sanlitun Campus Dec 3 and Jan 14; Beigao Campus, Dec 17 and Jan 28
Price: Free
Renee International Arts Center’s Original Ballet Production of “The Wizard of Oz”
Renee International Arts Center’s original children’s ballet recital “The Wizard of Oz” is coming soon to the ISB high school theater. Since 2012, the ticket sales profit from each of Renee International’s recitals has been donated to charity. Join Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion on a dance journey down the yellow brick road, for a colorful adventure through the land of Oz.
Where: International School of Beijing, 10 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District
When: Dec 2, 6pm-8pm
Price: RMB 180-RMB 580
Nikolaus Brunch With Kids Christmas Activities
On Dec 3, Zarah is commemorating St. Nicolas’ generosity with a delicious Sunday Brunch and a fun-filled kids’ Christmas Corner, which will include activities such as making handicrafts, playing games, and receiving Christmas socks filled with chocolate. And while the kids are having a blast, mom and dad can enjoy delicious Christmas treats and free-flow beers, wines and cocktails.
Where: Zarah, 46 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
When: Dec 3, 10am-2pm
Price: ALL YOU CAN EAT RMB 228 // ALL YOU CAN EAT & DRINK RMB 388 // KIDS BRUNCH RMB 168 (3-12 years) including one drink and activities
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
WAB DSS – “More than Gold” Documentary Screening
Embark on an extraordinary journey of unbeatable courage and unbreakable spirit with Dame Valerie Adams: MORE THAN GOLD (nzfilm.co.nz). Join WAB for a special screening of this captivating documentary that showcases the remarkable story of New Zealand’s beloved shot put champion. Be inspired by Dame Valerie Adams as she strives for greatness in her quest to conquer Tokyo 2020. This is a must-see film for all athletics enthusiasts, New Zealanders, and anyone who appreciates incredible determination.
Special Guest: James Waite
Don’t miss the chance to witness the power of resilience and the pursuit of excellence. Scan to register your spot now.
Where: Western Academy of Beijing, 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 4, 5.40pm
Price: Free
Jazzy Preschool Christmas-Themed Baby Group
Jazzy Preschool, a tri-lingual English, French and Chinese kindergarten with a new Italian class, is glad to invite you to its Baby Group: Christmas Edition.
The baby group is for toddlers from 0 to 3 years old!
Join to participate in parent-child bonding activities accompanied by the school’s early childhood professionals in four languages, meet other parents and share experiences.
The activities will include:
Playing Christmas-inspired sensory games and activities.
Discovering music and nursery rhymes in English, French, Italian, and Chinese.
Meeting new parents and being part of an international community.
Learning more about the school’s nursery and team.
Where: Jazzy Preschool, C101 East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: Dec 4, 10am-11am
Price: Free
Floral Class: Christmas Tree at DesMex
Make a stylish little Christmas tree for your dining table and enjoy a festive atmosphere. You can choose to do all the work yourself or take your kid with you and have fun together. Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up.
Where: DesMix,
When: Dec 8, 7pm-9pm
Price: RMB 408/parent+kid (free for kids under 10 years of age)
BSB Shunyi Winter Fayre & German Market
Enjoy the sights and flavors of a traditional German Christmas Market with wooden huts as well as 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 go 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@bsbshunyi.com.
Where: BSB Shunyi
When: Dec 9, 3:30pm-7pm
Price: Free
The Children’s House Open Day + Christmas Charity Bazaar
The Children’s House will be hosting two events in the coming weeks at their Oceanwide campus. The first one is an Open Day where you can find out everything you want to know about their teaching methods and program, and the second one is a charity Christmas Bazaar. There will be lots of kids’ Christmas crafts and games, as well as some cool Christmas gifts for the family. Scan the QR code on the posters for more info and to register.
Where: The Children’s House, 1 Nanshilju Lu, Dongfeng Xiang, Chaoyang
When: Open Day, Dec 2, 9.30am-11.30am; Christmas Bazaar, Dec 9, 9.30am-noon
Price: Free
Open Day at House of Knowledge
Engage in a Christmas activity and visit the school’s wintery campus, classrooms, and meet the team. Learn about House of Knowledge’s education philosophy, teaching approach, and learning programs. Scan the QR code on the poster to register.
Where: House of Knowledge, 15 Chaoyang Park Xilu, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 9, 10am-11.30am
Price: Free
Charity Bazaar at CISB
The Canadian International School of Beijing is delighted to announce the much-anticipated Charity Bazaar, set to take place on Sun, Dec 10, from 10am to 4pm. This event promises to be a spectacular holiday season celebration, offering a unique opportunity for local vendors and community members to come together in a festive atmosphere. It’s a great opportunity for vendors to display their unique products to a diverse and enthusiastic audience. The bazaar will also feature a flea market section dedicated to our younger community members in the spirit of inclusivity and fun. Here, children can experience the joy of entrepreneurship by setting up their stalls to sell old toys and other items. If you’re a vendor interested in joining, please scan the QR code below to book your spot.
For visitors, please scan this QR code to sign up:
Where: Canadian School of Beijing, 38 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 10, 10am-4pm
Price: Free
The Hutong Winter Fayre
One of Beijing expats’ favorite end-of-year traditions, 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! Scan the QR code in the poster to register.
Where: The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang, Beixinqiao station, Exit C
When: Dec 10, 11am-5pm
Price: Free
YCIS Beijing Christmas Open Day + Christmas Fair
If you’re not yet a part of the YCIS community and would like to know more about the school, you’re welcome to the Open Day for prospective families on Dec 12, 2023. Join the Christmas concert and Christmas fair, meet the co-principals and academic leadership team, get one-on-one advice from the admissions experts, participate in interactive information sessions, and explore the campus.
Where: Yew Chung International School of Beijing, Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 12, 9.30am-noon
Price: Free
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
