Labor Day is quickly approaching and we can’t wait to enjoy the five-day holiday in this great weather. If you’re looking to do something fun in Beijing, even before the holidays, there will be a lot of cool events happening in the next two weeks:
The Bookbinder– Immersive Theatre Play for Kids and Adults
From award-winning company Trick of the Light Theatre comes a story of mystery, magic, and mayhem. The Bookbinder is an inventive one-man performance that weaves shadowplay, paper art, puppetry, and music into an original dark fairytale in the vein of Neil Gaiman.
First performed in the back room of a secondhand bookshop as part of NZ Fringe, the production has since toured across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, Canada, and the USA. You can see the performance in Beijing until Apr 21. Scan the QR code to purchase your tickets.
Where:小不点大视界亲子微剧场
When: Apr 18-Apr 21
Price: RMB 298
Hip Hop Dance Classes at Sunshine Studios
If your kids are into music and dancing. Sunshine Studios offers hip-hop classes for all levels. Trainings are on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at their Gongti location. To sign up, scan the QR code on the poster.
Where: Gongti location and WAB location
When: Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays
Price: Scan the QR code for the price
Taco Fest 2024 at Tiantongyuan Culture and Arts Center
Taco Fest is back for its second year, coming to Tiantongyuan Culture and Arts Center from Apr 20 to Apr 21. It’s time to grab your tickets, with early bird tickets on sale from today! Ticket packages are just like last year, standard and VIP, with a few new goodies up for grabs in the VIP package like new bandanas and swag featuring our Taco Fest mascot, Rong Momo the axolotl! For those of you with kids, we also have a special offer where kids under 1.4 meters get in for FREE before 2pm. The venue is also pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too!
Where: Tiantongyuan Culture and Arts Center
When: Apr 20, 11am
Price: RMB 20/person (Early Bird), RMB 148/person (VIP), RMB 30/person (on-site)
The Color Run™ at Beijing Garden Expo
Experience the ultimate 5K joy with The Color Run – “The Happiest 5K on the Planet!” After a four-year wait, it’s back in China, starting the party in Beijing on Apr 20.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned runner, The Color Run is for everyone. No winners, no official times – just a celebration inspiring a more active lifestyle while having a blast!
To register, follow the link https://thecolorrun.com.cn/beijin2024/
Where: Beijing Garden Expo, 15 Shejichang Lu, Fengtai District
When: Apr 20, 8.30am-noon (morning section), 1.30pm-5pm (afternoon section)
Price: RMB 238 (classic kit) or RMB 298 (groovy kit)/person; RMB 638/family (two adults + one kid)
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! This wonderful opportunity for bonding and exploration awaits you and your little bundle of joy. Share in the joy of parenting and connect with other families as we create memorable moments together. Scan the QR codes on the poster to sign up.
Where: The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun. Li Building
When: Baby Group every Wednesday from Apr 10, 9 am-10.30 am; Dance Class every Friday from Apr 12, 9 am-9.30 am; Book Club every Monday from Apr 8, 9 am-9.30 am
Price: Free
BCIS PTA Spring Ginko Flea Mart
Join the BCIS community at the grand opening of their PTA’s first Ginkgo Tree Flea Mart and enjoy some fun interactive activities. BCIS is committed to promoting eco-friendly practices and values and has adopted the spirit of “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Stalls are available for free to BCIS families. To book a stall, please scan the QR code on the poster.
Where: Under the ginkgo tree at the BCIS main campus
When: Apr 20, 9am-noon
Price: Free
Childbirth Workshop at OASIS
Having a baby is one of the most wonderful experiences in life, but at the same time, it can be quite overwhelming. OASIS International Hospital aims to make your birth experience the best it can be by providing you with the knowledge and confidence you need to make informed decisions.
Join workshop hosts, pediatrician Dr. Joy Oreto and physiotherapist Diao Zipeng as we journey through childcare, breastfeeding, and pre-and postnatal physiotherapy.
Where: OASIS International Hospital, Rm 108
When: Apr 20, 9.30 am-12.30 pm
Price: Free
Beijing 2024 Earth Day Event with International Newcomers’ Network
Join us for Beijing 2024 Earth Day at MaisonFL! Start with small things around us and take part in meaningful environmental activities on-site to recycle, reuse and exchange and protect our Earth! Learn and explore how we can take care of the world we live in!
Activities:
– Clothing swap and household items/books exchange (Bring your own!)
– Crafting accessories from recycled clothing and fabrics (bring your own beads – there will be artists who can make earrings with your second-hand beads)
– Painting of recycled clothing (bring your secondhand light colored clothes for painting)
– Lecture and workshop on making natural fragrances from teas
RSVP on WeChat by Apr 19: Charlotte-016
Where: MaisonFL, F306, 3/F, Grand Summit, Liangmaqiao, Chaoyang District
北京朝阳区亮马桥官舍三楼 F306
When: Apr 21, 2.30 pm-6 pm
Price: Free
WAB Distinguished Speaker Session – Eric Maskin
WAB is delighted to invite our community to join a special Distinguished Speaker Session with Eric Maskin, Nobel laureate in Economics.
In addition to being a full professor of economics and mathematics at Harvard University, he is also an academician of both the National Academy of Sciences and the British Academy of Sciences.
Join us to hear Professor Maskin’s insights on cultivating future international innovative talents. WAB parents can register through WAB Mobile Connect by scanning the QR code below.
Non-WAB parents can register for the event by clicking the following link:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XaPqHMd18UWyPOTzJmpNXOtXStg-mNhJn4C16o5F62hURVQ1N09VS1lONE1VOFlXQVowUlBaN1FXQS4u.
Where: Blu Theatre, HUB WAB Campus
When: Apr 23, 9am
Price: Free
For upcoming open houses, check out the list below:
Daystar Academy Open Houses
Daystar Academy is a K-12 school under the lvy Education Group. 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, which 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
Ivy Academy’s Open Houses
In April, Ivy Academy’s two international campuses in Beijing, Sanlitun campus and Sanyuanqiao campus, will hold open houses for the 2024-2025 school year to answer parents’ questions about kindergarten selection. We look forward to seeing you!
Procedure:
*Parent-Child Activities
*Curriculum Introduction
*Campus Tour
9.30am-9.50am Center Time
9.50am-10.10am Let’s Read Together
10.10am-10.30am Art Project
10.30am-11.00am P.E. Class or Music Class
11.00am-11.30am Snack Time-Free Play, Dismissal
Dates and Times:
Sanlitun Campus: Apr 21, 9.30am
Sanyuanqiao Campus: Apr 13 and Apr 27, 9.30am
Locations：
Sanlitun campus: 13 Sanlitun Dongsi Jie, Chaoyang District
Sanyuanqiao campus: Bldg E, Ocean Express, 2 East Third Ring North Road, Chaoyang District
You and your child can participate in the open house to learn about Ivy’s educational philosophy as we contribute to your child’s once-in-a-lifetime growth!
DCB DUCKS Open Day & Parent Academy
Come explore the types of support and techniques that are provided in the College for young learners in reading and writing in English as a second language. Teachers will also give suggestions for how parents can support their child’s reading and writing development at home. Dulwich College Beijing welcomes prospective families to join this unique parent academy in spring!
Wed, April 18, 2024, 2.30pm
Venue: 89 Capital Airport Road, Shunyi District
Contact: admissions.beijing@dulwich.org or call (010) 6454 9002.
YCYW Open Day & Community Day
You’re invited you to attend the open day and community carnival event that will be held on Apr 20. This will be a rare opportunity for you to explore the international school in depth and experience its unique charm and vitality.
You will have the opportunity to listen to the principal’s wonderful sharing and learn about the school’s educational philosophy, teaching characteristics, and development plans. At the same time, you can attend bilingual classroom experience sessions to personally experience the charm of international education and appreciate the learning and growth of children in a bilingual environment.
In addition, there will be a carefully prepared series of rich and exciting community interactive activities, including parent-child games, talent shows, cultural experiences, etc., allowing you to spend an unforgettable time with your children in a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.
Beijing ROYAL School Education Sharing Event
You’re cordially invited to the Beijing Royal School Open House, an exclusive opportunity to discover this esteemed institution and meet with the principal and dedicated team of teachers.
Join a day filled with exploration and insight into the educational offerings and campus life at Beijing Royal School. Tour the state-of-the-art facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and recreational areas, and experience firsthand the nurturing environment.
During the event, you’ll have the chance to engage in informative discussions with the principal and teachers, who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the curriculum, extracurricular activities, and educational philosophy.
Whether you’re a prospective student or parent, this open house is the perfect opportunity to learn more about what sets Beijing Royal School apart and how it can support your academic and personal growth.
Don’t forget about these ongoing events:
Hidden Wonders of the Deep Sea at OASIS
Step into a world where creativity meets conservation and education transcends the classroom. AISB-Hope’s student artwork, under the guidance of Cherie Lam, is more than an expression. It’s a narrative featuring themes of modern sociology and ecology. All of the pieces were created by high schoolers across grade levels.
Cherie Lam is the secondary art teacher at AISB – Hope International School. Ms. Lam graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and accumulated years of experience as a full-time user experience designer at various international corporations before deciding to devote her time to the field of education. She believes that the best way to shape the future is by inspiring the next generation.
Where: OASIS International Hospital
When: Mar 15-Apr 26
Price: Free
YCYW ECE Playgroup on Thursdays
Parents, if you’re looking for a fun and comprehensive activity for your children, join the new playgroup at Yew Chung Yew Wah Beijing Yizhuang Campus. They have carefully created a playground full of joy and knowledge for babies aged 2 to 4, allowing them to learn easily and grow happily through games.
- Playgroup: A new experience of bilingual and bicultural gamified teaching
- Happy learning in the world of games: Stimulate curiosity and cultivate thinking ability
- Children’s paradise and warm community: Share growth and make friends
- Experienced expert team: Provide personalized guidance for each child
When: Thursdays, 9.45am-10.45 am
Where: 29 Liangshuihe Erjie, BDA, Daxing District
Price: Free
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
