Kids are out of school and the Chinese New Year festivities are in the air. There are plenty of cool things to do as a family in Beijing. Check out this year’s list of Temple Fairs here and all the cool events coming up that’ll keep you busy throughout the CNY holiday. Want to check out some lion dancing? Here’s a list of where to find them for free.
And of course, don’t forget the big list of indoor playgrounds.
FEAST’s Chinese New Year Celebrations
The most kid-friendly brunch in town comes with free-flow selected drinks and an RMB 50 cash coupon for guests who dine in FEAST.
When: Feb 9-18
Where: 2/F, EAST Beijing, 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区酒仙桥路22号东隅北京酒店2层
Tel: 8414 9820
Price: Price: RMB 398 for the CNY Eve Reunion dinner; RMB 368 for all other brunches and dinners. Free for kids 6 and under; half price for kids 7-12.
Kids’ Club: Immortal Valley and the Big Buddha
There’s a lot to see on the Immortal Valley hike – pools filled with clear water, waterfalls, big trees, wildflowers, some distant Great Wall, the Miyun Reservoir, and long views of valleys and mountains.
Take a walk up the valley, passing those cliffs, waterfalls, boulders, and pools of water on the way to the ‘Big Buddha’ carved into the cliffside. It’s an up-and-back trail, and you can make it into a more relaxed walk by not going all the way up.
This is a really scenic hike in winter because of all the icefalls, and we’ll also be able to step out onto a frozen reservoir.
Longer option available for big kids.
When: Feb 11
Price: RMB 380 / RMB 340 members / RMB 220 for kids / free for kids 3–4yo
For more updates on hikes and trips, follow our WeChat account BeijingHikers北京爱山 and keep an eye on www.beijinghikers.com
Check out these ongoing events taking place in Beijing on a regular basis:
teamLab Massless
teamLab Massless is a body immersive museum composed of artworks created by art collective teamLab.
Humans have been liberated from material substances, and human creations now transcend the conventional notion of matter. The contour of the artwork’s existence transcends material boundaries, transforming it into an ambiguous continuity in relation to space and its surrounding environment. The boundary between the human body and art becomes blurred, enabling the body to move more freely. As a result, human perception expands from the artwork itself to the environment. teamLab Massless is a world created by artworks that transcend the notion of material substances.
With your body, immerse yourself in the art, explore the 10,000-sqm complex three-dimensional world, and create a new world with others in which your body and the world become continuous without boundaries.
Where: 10/F, Chaoyang Joy City, 101 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District
When: Monday to Friday, noon-6.30pm (last entry at 5.30 pm); weekends and holidays: 10.30 am-8 pm (last entry at 7 pm)
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)
Baby Group at BSB Sanlitun on Wednesdays
Calling all parents and little ones! Join the BSB Baby Group every Wednesday. It’s a wonderful opportunity for bonding and exploration that awaits you and your little bundle of joy. Share in the joy of parenting and connect with other families as you create memorable moments together. Happening every Wednesday is a heartwarming and enriching experience at the BSB Baby Group!
Where: 5 Xiliu Jie, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Wednesdays from 9am-10.30am
Price: Free
Mama & Baby Yoga on Mondays & Thursdays
Join Taozi Tree Yoga for a series where fitness, fun, and bonding with your baby are one. Let Marie guide you through a journey filled with joyful connections, healthful movements, and endless smiles. Here’s to celebrating motherhood and welcoming every new day with your baby in your arms and joy in your heart.
Where: 301 Unit 3 No 301 International Wonderland, Xingfuercun, Xingdong Lu, Chaoyang District
新东路幸福二村首开幸福广场39号楼三单元301
Price: RMB 200 for single drop in or 2 Taozi class passes; RMB 1,060 for 6 classes
Kids’ Yoga on Saturdays
Many children today feel academic and social pressure from a young age and can easily become self-critical and insecure. Kids yoga can relieve daily stress and promote healthy physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Besides that, it is a fun way to learn important skills in a non-competitive environment.
Yoga for kids improves coordination, balance, and other motor skills in addition to strengthening and flexing. But most importantly, yoga for kids is fun! It’s important to give kids space to be creative, invent, and explore their imaginations, and to help them find themselves. Join Avisha Space and give your little ones the opportunity to plant seeds of wisdom and self-knowledge through Kids’ Yoga.
Where: 1-3-38 Building 3, Shoukai Bojun, 8 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Saturdays, 10.45am-11.35am
Price: RMB 650 (5 classes) or RMB 150 (single class)
Looking to learn more about Beijing’s international schools? Here are some open days coming up. To sign up, scan the QR code on the posters.
BIBS Open Houses
Established in 1998, BIBS (Beijing International Bilingual Academy) has evolved from a small kindergarten into a comprehensive educational institution offering classes up to Grade 12. They’re excited to invite you to their Open House events throughout February, providing a firsthand look at their educational journey and the distinctive ways they integrate Western culture into their curriculum.
Shunyi Campus: Grades 1-12
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- Feb 21, from 9:30am-11:30am
Shangdong Campus: Kindergarten – G6
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Feb 9, 16 and 23, from 10am-1pm
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Changying Campus: Grades 1-12
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- Feb 25, from 9:30-11am
Haidian Campus: Grades 1-12
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- Feb 25, from 9am-4pm
Huairou Campus: Grade 7-12
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Feb 24, from 9-11am
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Meeting with Huijia Private School’s Principals
Beijing Huijia Private School warmly invites prospective students and their families to an informative session with their heads of school. Established in 1993, their K-12 day-and-boarding school is proud to offer three authorized IB programs (PYP, MYP, and DP), embodying a future-oriented education philosophy.
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Q&A session
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SIBS Open Day
Springboard International Bilingual School (SIBS) warmly invites parents to an exclusive opportunity to explore their campus and gain valuable insights into their IB, A-level, and AP curriculums. Their staff will be present to answer any questions you might have, providing a comprehensive overview of their educational approach.
Images: Courtesy of organizers
