With the long holiday behind us and the kids back at school this week, it’s time to plan some fun activities for the whole family. So, here’s our pick of top kid-friendly things to do and places to visit in the next two weeks:
Adoption Day at Riviera Clubhouse & Radiance Cafe
Help our furry friends find a forever home every Saturday at Beijing Riviera Clubhouse. For more info, please scan the QR code on the poster:
Where: Beijing Riviera Clubhouse
When: Every Saturday, 11am-6pm
Price: Free
Raffles Hospital Beijing 30th Anniversary Charity Concert
Raffles Hospital Beijing invites you to join the 30th anniversary “Harmony of Love Charity Concert” and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening while making a difference in someone’s life. The event income will be donated to the Beijing New Sunshine Charity Foundation’s Nutritional Meal Programme, which provides meals to children with leukemia. The event program will be rich and include a live jazz show, an art exhibition and silent auction, international school orchestra performance and a lucky draw. Scan the QR code on the poster to buy tickets.
Where: Jinshang Garden Theater, 20 Xinyuanli West, Chaoyang
When: Oct 18, 5pm
Price: RMB 198/one ticket, RMB 380/two tickets
Pumpkin Spice Pawffle
This is a special online event happening every week this autumn. This fundraiser is dedicated to supporting three rescuers – Mariana, Polly, and Ola – who are taking care of the most difficult and severe animal cases. These animals are in desperate need of help, and this is where we can make a real difference.
By joining, you’ll be directly supporting these rescuers and the animals they’re working so hard to save. There will also be handmade prizes as a thank-you for your support.
Every donation, no matter how small, helps these animals get the care they need. Together, we can give them a fighting chance.
Where: Online
When: Weekly
Price: Every donation counts!
3e International School Bilingual Playgroup
3e International School will be running a playgroup every Monday, until Nov 18, where children aged one to three years can come together to play, learn and socialize in a bilingual environment. To sign up, scan the QR code on the poster.
Where: 3e International School, 9-1 Jiangtai Xilu, Chaoyang District
When: Every Monday until Nov 18, 9.30am-10.30am
Price: RMB 100/class
Kids’ Cooking Classes at EAST
Let your little chefs join a culinary adventure where they’ll get to mix and roll their way to delicious cakes at Domain. Classes are available every weekend, from noon until 2pm. Scan the QR code to register.
Where: EAST Beijing
When: October 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; November 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, Dec 1; December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 24,25; noon-2pm
Price: RMB 198/October (Halloween Cookies); RMB 248/November (Pinecone turkey); RMB 338/December (Gingerbread House)
Ivy Academy Open House
In October, 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-11am P.E. Class or Music Class
11am-11.30 Snack Time – Free Play – Dismissal
Where: Sanyuanqiao Campus: Building E, Ocean Express, 2 East Third Ring North Road, Chaoyang District; Sanlitun Campus: 13 Sanlitun East 4th Street, Chaoyang District
When: Sanyuanqiao Campusm – Oct 13 and Oct 27, 9.30am-11.30am; Sanlitun Campus – Oct 19, 9.30am-11.30am
Price: Free
Don’t forget about these ongoing events:
Deco Wrapped Halloween Sushi Lesson
Halloween season is approaching. If you’re interested in learning how to decorate sushi for Halloween and enjoy this spooky treat, sign up for this fun workshop by contacting the organizer via WeChat (ID: yukatanabeburkhardt) or call 130 7116 2962.
Where: The Sandalwood Marriott , Rm 2003, 20/F,
23 Jian Guo Road, Chaoyang District; 北京紫壇万豪行政公寓 北京市朝阳区建国路23号2003号室
When: Multiple dates available; contact the organizer
Price: RMB 280 (drinks & Japanese sweets included)
Beijing Maps Exhibition – Liuba Draws
Come by Qiankun Space to discover an exhibition of fun and interesting maps of Beijing in history. The original art work of a new Beijing map through the eyes of Liuba Draws will also be on display.
The exhibition will be held on the following dates: Sep 28-Nov 1, 2024.
There will be an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of a high-quality print of the Beijing Map by Liuba Draws, of which only a limited amount will be available.
Customization option: For an extra fee, you can request Liuba to draw yourself, your friends, your home or your business into your purchased print of the Beijing Map.
Other Liuba Draws products are also available for purchase at the venue, including signed copies of the Liuba Draws Beijing book.
Click here to confirm your attendance: https://yoopay.cn/event/83680110
Where: Qiankun Space, Yangmeizhu Byway 26, Xicheng District
乾坤空间, 北京市西城区杨梅竹斜街26号
When: Until Nov 1
Price: Free
Hip Hop Dance Classes for Kids & Teens
Hip hop dance classes for kids and teens have started at Sunshine Studio’s new northern location ten minutes from ISB, WAB, and BSB. Details for Sanlitun location classes are coming soon! Scan the QR code on the poster for more info
Where: Linyue Sports Space, 16 Xidian Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Thursdays: 5pm-6pm Beginners, 6pm-7pm Improvers, 7pm-8pm Intermediates; Saturdays: 10.30am-11.30am Improvers, 11.30am-12.30pm Beginners
Price: Contact organizers for info
Golden Mask Dynasty Show
A once-in-a-lifetime, must-watch show. Very captivating, once it starts, it just gets better and better until the end. You do not want to miss any minute of it!
The show appeals to all ages. Do yourself a favor and enjoy edge-of-your-seat excitement!
Scan the QR code on the poster to get your tickets at a discounted price.
Where: OCT Theatre, Beijing Happy Valley, Xiaowuji Beilu, Chaoyang District ( 北京欢乐谷华侨城大剧院-北京市朝阳区东四环小武基北路 ）
When: Tuesday-Sunday, 4.30pm-5.30pm
Price: RMB 180/Section C; RMB 300/Section A
Prenatal and Mama & Baby Yoga Fitness at Taozi
Dive into Marie’s Prenatal and Mama & Baby Yoga, a vibrant blend of gentle yoga and lively postpartum fitness, designed exclusively for you and your baby. It’s a great way for new moms to rediscover the joy of movement and celebrate their bodies’ incredible journeys in a postpartum-friendly setting, and for the babies to enjoy playful exercises and tender moments with their moms.
Where: Taozi Tree Yoga, 306, 3/F, Bldg, Jinxiu Yuan, 3 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District
When: Mondays 10.15am-11.30am and Thursdays 10.30am-11.45am (Mama & Baby); Thursdays 9am-10.15am (Prenatal)
Price: RMB 200/single session, RMB 1,080/6 sessions
Mama & Baby Yoga and Prenatal Yoga at Avisha
Improve your health, your posture and your mood at one of Avisha’s specially designed yoga classes. You can choose Mama & Baby classes, or if you’re still waiting for your bundle of joy to make an appearance, join the Prenatal Yoga Class and prepare your body and mind for labor.
Where: 1-3-38, Bldg 3, Shoukai Bojun, 8 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Mama & Baby Yoga: Thursdays, 10.45am-noon; Prenatal Yoga: Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm
Price: Kids Yoga: RMB 650 (five classes) or RMB 150 (single class); Mama & Baby Yoga: RMB 900/six classes or RMB 170/single class
BSB Sanlitun and BSB Shunyi Baby Groups
At The British School of Beijing, parents and their little ones are invited to come together and celebrate milestones, share experiences, and build lasting friendships through engaging Baby Group events. Meet other expat families, enjoy playing with age-appropriate toys, create seasonal crafts, sing, and do a lot more! Drinks and snacks provided.
RSVP required. Please scan the QR code in the poster to sign up as space is limited.
Note: Open to foreign passport-holders only. This is only for parents to attend, not for ayis.
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Where: The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi, Early Years “Soft Play Area,” South Side, 9 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District; The British School of Beijing (BSB) Sanlitun, 5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
When: BSB Shunyi – Sep 10 and 24, 9.30am-10.30am; BSB Sanlitun – Baby Book Club on Mondays, 9am-9.30am; Baby Group on Wednesdays, 9am-10.30am, Baby Dance Classes on Fridays, 9am-9.30am
Price: Free
YMCE Jr Rugby Academy at 798
YMCE Jr rugby is back, and free trial classes are available every Sunday. YMCE Jr Rugby prioritizes fun as they guide their players through a program that imparts diverse rugby skills tailored to players’ developmental stages in the sport.
Where: 798 UBP Field
When: Every Sunday, 10am-11.30am
Price: RMB 3,299/10 classes (fall season), free trial classes available
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
