There’s always something to do in this city, so if you’ve been on the lookout for cool family-friendly events, make sure to check these out:
Chinese New Year Celebration at AISB-Hope International
You and your friends and family are welcome to join the AISB-Hope International annual Chinese New Year celebration with musical performances, games, and delicious food with a traditional temple fair atmosphere. This event is open for all. For more info, call 8431 2141.
Where: Building 5, Dayu, Yard 4, Chaoyang Farm, Chaoyang District
When: Feb 2, 11am
Price: Free
DCB’s Fame the Musical
When: Jan 31-Feb 2, 6.30pm-8.30pm; Feb 3, 2pm-4pm
Price: RMB 60
When: Feb 4, 11am-1pm
Price: Free
Lion Dance at EMPARK
When: Feb 10, 8:19am
Price: Free
Kids’ Club: Immortal Valley and the Big Buddha
Join Beijing Hikers on this kid-friendly hike and see some pretty cool stuff along the way: pools filled with clear water, waterfalls, big trees, wild flowers, some distant Great Wall, the Miyun Reservoir, and long views of valleys and mountains. This is a really scenic hike in winter because of all the icefalls, and you’ll also be able to step out onto a frozen reservoir. Scan the QR code below to sign up.
Where: Depart from Liangmaqiao subway area and Lido Metropark Hotel Starbucks
When: Feb 11, 8:30am
Price: RMB 380 (RMB 340 for members), RMB 220 for kids 5+, free for kids 3-4 years old
If you’re looking for a school for your child, take a look at YCIS’s open house that you can visit on Friday:
YCIS Open Day
The YCYW network of schools was founded in Hong Kong 90 years ago. Since 1932, YCYW has transformed into a modern, international education network of schools leading the way in developing students into ambitious, kind and responsible future leaders. Yew Chung International School (YCIS) Beijing opened in 1995 with the aim of bringing the educational philosophy, objectives and pedagogy of Yew Chung to Beijing’s expatriate families. Over the past 28 years, YCIS Beijing has grown rapidly and now has a student body of over 800 who come from over 40 nationalities and are educated by teachers from 30 countries under an international curriculum that nurtures globally minded students. Scan the QR code on the poster to join their open day activities.
Where: Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District
When: Feb 2, 9.30am-noon
Price: Free
And of course, don’t forget about these ongoing events:
Prenatal Yoga, Mama & Baby Yoga, and Kids Yoga at Avisha
Improve your health, your posture and your mood at one of Avisha’s specially designed yoga classes. Depending on the stage in your life you’re currently at, you can choose between prenatal or mama and baby classes, or if you have an older kiddo, you can spend some quality time together doing age-appropriate stretches and activities in kids yoga sessions on Saturdays. The Prenatal Yoga and Mama & Baby classes are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays and are led by Silvana. Kids Yoga takes place on Saturdays and the kids get to enjoy the fun and healthy environment with Madeleine. Scan the QR codes on the posters to register.
Where: 1-3-38 Building 3, Shoukai Bojun, 8 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Prenatal Yoga: Wednesdays, 10.45am-noon; Mama & Baby Yoga: Thursdays, 10.45am-noon; Kids Yoga: Saturdays, 10.45am-11.35am
Price: RMB 650 (5 classes) or RMB 150 (single class)
BSB Sanlitun: Playgroup, Dance Class and Book Club
Calling all parents and little ones aged 0-3 years. The BSB Baby Group, Baby Dance Class, and Baby Book Club are back! Wonderful opportunites for bonding and exploration await you and your little bundle of joy. Share in the joy of parenting and connect with other families as you create memorable moments together. Scan the QR codes on the poster to sign up.
Where: 5 Xiliu Jie, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Baby Group: Wednesdays from 9am-10.30am; Dance Class: Fridays from 9am-9.30am; Book Club: Mondays from 9am-9.30am
Price: Free
EAST Beijing’s Cooking Class
Unlock the art of culinary delight with EAST Beijing’s Cooking Class! Immerse yourself in the world of flavors and creativity with flexible classes running on weekends from noon to 2pm. In January, they’re kicking off the year sweetly with the “New Year Strawberry Creamy Chiffon Roll.” Join in for a hands-on experience, and let the aroma of fresh ingredients and the joy of cooking fill your day!
Where: 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Saturdays and Sundays (no classes on Feb 10, 11), noon-2pm
Price: RMB 198 (Jan and Feb), RMB 248 (Mar
teamLab Massless
teamLab Massless is a body-immersive museum composed of artworks created by art collective teamLab.
With your body, immerse yourself in the art, explore the 10,000sqm-complex’s three-dimensional world, and create a new world with others in which your body and the world become continuous without boundaries. The exhibition is open Monday to Friday, noon-6.30pm (last entry at 5.30pm); weekends and holidays, 10.30am-8pm (last entry at 7pm). For tickets, visit https://www.247tickets.com/t/epson-teamlab-beijing.
Where: 10/F, Chaoyang Joy City, 101 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District
When: Monday to Friday, noon-6.30pm (last entry at 5.30pm); weekends and holidays: 10.30am-8pm (last entry at 7pm)
Price: RMB 198 per family of 1 adult + 1 child (2-12 years old), RMB 298 for 2 adults, RMB 298 per family of 1 adult + 2 children (2-12 years old) OR 2 adults + 1 child (2-12 years old)
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
