Even though it’s getting harder and harder to do anything but sit in an air-conditioned room, there are still things you can do for fun. Scroll down to check out the events and places you can go to to try and beat the scorching summer heat in the city.
OLH & BIBA Charity Fun Run
If you’re into being healthy and is passionate about giving back to the community, then this weekend’s charity run is perfect for you! Sign up to join us at this fun-filled event for a good cause at Beijing International Bilingual Academy (BIBA)!
Jingkids is proud to be a media sponsor of such a worthy cause. This Saturday, come meet families and companies dedicated to philanthropy and charity. We invite everyone to come out and experience the joy of participating in giving back to the community through a fun run. If you have a group of 10 people or more, you can form your own fun run team.
Event Activities: Charity Fun Run + Charity Bazaar + Fun Workshops + Public Donations
Hosts: Our Learning House for Children with Special Needs, Beijing International Bilingual Academy
Organizer: Children’s Bazaar
Where: Beijing International Bilingual Academy (Rainbow Track + Indoor Gymnasium)
When: Jun 22, 10am-3pm
Price: Contact organizer for more details
Hot & Spicy Fest 2024
Spicy food lovers of Beijing, get ready to ignite your senses and spice up your life as tickets go on sale for the 2024 Hot & Spicy Fest! The fest, brought to you by hot sauce brand TABASCO ®, will be taking place Jun 29-30 at C7 Light Theater Outdoor Square, in Universal Creative Park (UCP) located just north of 798 Arts District.
Where: C7 Light Theater Outdoor Square Gymnasium)
When: Jun 29-30, 11am-8pm
Price: RMB 25 (early bird), RMB 130 (VIP), RMB 35 (on-site)
ClubFootball Junior Coaching Courses
These courses run across Beijing for kids age 4 upwards, and are all coached by full-time qualified coaches from the UK. Courses range from skills for new players to competitive teams for kids looking to play in a league. Sessions run midweek after school/evenings and on weekends, with holiday courses available, too. Please scan the QR for details and to come along for a free tryout.
Where: Multiple locations available
When: Multiple dates
Price: RMB 120-RMB 200/session
Lil’ Peaches Kids Yoga
Join for playful and engaging yoga classes designed specifically for young children. Sandra will guide the kids through gentle poses and fun activities that promote flexibility, balance, and mindfulness. It’s the perfect way for your kids to unwind and have fun!
Where: Taozi Tree Yoga
When: Tuesdays, 4.45pm-5.35pm (ages 5-6), Wednesdays, 4.45pm-5.35pm (ages 3-4)
Price: RMB 800/six-classes pass OR RMB 180/single class
Infant Care Trial on Thursdays
Families with little ones aged 1-2 years old are invited to join this Free Infant Care Trial on Thursday mornings at YCIS Beijing.
Come and meet the school’s academic team of Early Childhood Education and experience the concept of learning through play!
Where: YCIS Beijing
When: Every Thursday from 9.30am
Price: Free
Kids Yoga Avisha Space on Saturdays
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 and give your little ones the opportunity to have planted seeds of wisdom and self.
When: Saturdays 10.45am-11.35am
Price: RMB 150/single class or RMB 650/five classes
Free Prenatal Classes at Beijing United Family Hospital (Lido)
The class will be taught by Cindy Yan and Grace Yu, two midwives with a combined 50+ years of international experience. The class will be offered for free and includes light snacks and fruit.
The purpose of this class is to educate parents on researched information, empowering them to make informed choices during their labor and instilling confidence with the birth experience. We highly recommend the prenatal classes for all first time parents, whether you plan on giving birth at BJU or elsewhere. BJU would like to make this special time in your lives even more special!
The class will help parents-to-be work on:
– Developing a delivery plan
– Understand the labor process
– Familiarize themselves with the hospital and tips on the initial days and months after the birth.
Where: BJU Building 2, 5/F; 2 Jiangtai Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Jun 29 and 30; Jul 27 and 28
Price: Free
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
