Best Christmas Markets, Shows, School Events and More

From Christmas-themed school events to festive holiday activities for the whole family, there will be plenty of fun happenings for everyone to enjoy. Check out our festive roundup of the best Christmas events for kids, adults, and families.

Daystar Open Houses

Daystar Academy provides students with top-notch international courses that blend and balance Western and Chinese cultural traditions. Daystar was 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

Where: Daystar Academy Beigao Campus, 2 Shunbai Lu, Chaoyang District
Sanlitun Campus, 13 Sanlitun Dongsi Jie, Chaoyang District
Quanfa Campus, North Gate Quanfa Garden, 18 Maquanying Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Daystar Early Learning Center – Dec 16; Sanlitun Campus – Jan 14; Beigao Campus – Dec 17 and Jan 28
Price: Free

“The Light of the World Has Come” Christmas Concert

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with your loved ones at AISB-Hope International Annual Christmas Concert, where their talented students will showcase their musical accomplishments. The concert is scheduled for Fri, Dec 15, at 9.30 am. Scan the QR code on the poster to secure your spot.

Where: AISB Campus, Bldg 5, Yard 4, Chaoyang Farm, Jinzhan, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 15, 9 30am-11am
Price: Free

Yew Chung Yew Wah Beijing Yizhuang Open Day & Winter Celebration

Yew Chung Yew Wah Beijing Yizhuang invites you and your family to join their winter celebration activities, including a student-led charity flea market, information sharing by two principals, campus tours, and watching the winter concert, in order to experience the warm winter atmosphere of Yew Chung Yew Wah. Scan the QR code in the poster to register for the event.

Where: 29 Liangshuihe Erjie, BDA, Daxing District
When: Dec 16, 9am
Price: Free

Jack & Jill’s Christmas Open House Day

Join Jack & Jill’s Christmas-themed open day this Sat, Dec 16, at 9.30am. Unleash your creativity with some snazzy Christmas crafts, play fun games, and take a picture with Santa! Tour the school, meet the principal and teachers, and learn more about Jack & Jill’s educational philosophy and program in a parent information session. Scan the QR codes in the poster to get more information about the school and to register for the open day.

Where: Jack & Jill Academy, Rm 101-102, Bldg 11, Area 3, Yuanyang Wanhe Gongguan, Wangtong Lu, Wangjing, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 16, 9.30am-11.30am
Price: Free

Christmas Wreath-Making Floral Class

Make your own stylish hanging wreath using fresh pine, lots of Christmas decorations, cinnamon sticks and dried oranges. This will be the last floral class this year so make sure to reserve your spot by scanning the QR code on the poster.

Where: Mixmeet
When: Dec 16, 11:30am-1pm
Price: RMB 398

Christmas Market at Shenglu Garden

Enjoy mulled wine, German sausages, Santa Claus, Christmas gifts and so much more in a wonderfully nostalgic atmosphere. Scan the QR codes on the poster for more info.

Where: Shenglu Garden, Shenglu Vineyard East Gate 1, Shunbai Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 15, 6pm-10pm; Dec 16, 11am-7pm; Dec 17, 11am-5pm
Price: RMB100

Give a Present Christmas Market at Zarah

If you’re opting out of consumerism at Christmas, come to Zarah and don’t buy any presents but “give” presents to children in need. The gifts will be sent to the Beijing-based NGO Migrant Children Foundation (MCF), which aims to help disadvantaged children from migrant workers’ families in Beijing. Come and enjoy some freshly baked Christmas Cookies, German Lebkuchen, and homemade waffles while the lovely scent of roasted almonds and Gluehwine fills the air. If you would still like to support local businesses, this will be a great place to get special gifts, such as self-made jewelry, zero-waste products, handmade soaps, cards and illustrations, board games, cashmere scarves, vegan treats, and many other special DIY handicrafts.

Where: Cafe Zarah, 46 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
When: Dec 16, 11am-4pm
Price: Free

Festive Bonding: Family Yoga & Holiday Cheer

Embrace the spirit of togetherness with Sandra from Taozi Tree Yoga’s “Festive Bonding” event – a delightful fusion of family bonding, yoga, and holiday cheer. Sandra, a dedicated 200hr YTT graduate, welcomes you and your kid to a 60-minute family yoga session, designed to strengthen the unique bond between parent and child. In this special season of gathering, take a pause from the festive rush and connect deeply with your little ones in a serene yoga setting.

Where: Life Hui-Luoxing Planet Flagship Space, 6/F, Tower A, Beijing Yintai Center
When: Dec 17, 10am-11.30am
Price: RMB 298 or any 2 Taozi class passes/1 parent +1 child

Vegan Charity Market at Daystar Academy

It’s the season for giving back! Daystar Academy is dedicated to helping students become social innovators who better their local communities by taking action and helping to develop sustainable practices. This year they have partnered with the local Migrant Children’s Foundation! Come join them for the first fully vegan charity market and winter coat drive for the Migrant Children’s Foundation. Enjoy some good music, food, arts and crafts, and a chance to win some great prizes.

Where: Daystar Academy Sanlitun, 13 Sanlitun Dongsi Jie, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 17, noon-5pm
Price: Minimum donation of RMB 50/person OR a gently used children’s jacket per family

Christmas Eve on the Great Wall: Hemp Village to Gubeikou

The starting point for this hike, Hemp Village, is a tiny settlement hidden away at the end of a long valley. After the hike, you’ll head to a local restaurant where you’ll have a big (although maybe not so traditional) Christmas feast of Chinese food, washed down with a good amount of beer. After lunch, there will be a dumpling-making contest, with prizes awarded for “Most Dumplings” and “Best Dumpling.”

Where: 7.30am departure from the Liangmaqiao subway area, 8.00am departure from the Lido Metropark Hotel Starbucks
When: Dec 24, 8am
Price: RMB 480/non-members, RMB 430/members, RMB 240/kids

BSK Open House Party

Celebrate Christmas at one of the most beautiful courtyards in Beijing and enjoy some traditional arts and crafts, storytelling, baking, early dinner and Christmas songs. Scan the QR code to book your spot.

Where: 28 Zhonglao Hutong
When: Dec 24, 3pm-6pm
Price: RMB 380/1 adult + 1 kid

Christmas Cake-Making Workshop for Kids and Parents

Make your own bento cake and gingerbread with Malika’s help and guidance. It will be a great opportunity to spend time as a family and make something extra special to boost the Christmas mood. Scan the QR code to register.