Halloween’s around the corner, and there will be plenty of spooky events happening around the city to get you in the spirit. Even if you’re not a fan of this particular holiday, there are plenty of entertainment options coming up in the next two weeks:
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 District
When: Oct 18, 5pm
Price: RMB 198/one ticket, RMB 380/two tickets
Taste of CHAOYANG Food Fest
Join us for the Taste of CHAOYANG Food Fest, a delightful celebration of food and culture! Enjoy a variety of culinary experiences while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. The event will feature live music from HoodKidzLab, adding to the festive ambiance.
Bring your friends and family for a weekend filled with delicious food, music, and fun activities. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the flavors of Chaoyang!
Where: Central Axis Landscape Avenue, south of the west gate of the Olympic Tower; Exit C Olympic Forest Park South Gate station, Metro Line 8
When: Oct 18-20 and Oct 25-27, 3pm-10pm
Price: Free
AISB-Hope International Fall Fair
Celebrate the season with AISB-Hope International at their Harvest of Hope event on Sat, Oct 19, from 10am to 2pm!
Enjoy a day filled with music, fun, and delicious food, all in a vibrant community atmosphere. This family-friendly event is FREE ENTRY, so bring your friends and family along to experience the joy of togetherness.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with the AISB-Hope community and enjoy a day of festive activities. We can’t wait to see you there!
For more information, visit: www.aisb-hopeintl.org.cn .
Where: Bldg 5, Dayu, Yard 4, Chaoyang Farm, Chaoyang District
When: Oct 19, 10am-2pm
Price: Free
Glow Yoga – Family Halloween Fun!
Join Sandra and the team for an unforgettable Glow Yoga experience under ultraviolet lights! We’ll paint our faces with special makeup, bringing the Halloween magic to life.
Perfect for kids (and parents!) aged 3-7. Enjoy a playful yoga session with Halloween gifts for everyone!
Where: JinShang Yuan, Starlight Lounge
When: Oct 19, 6.30pm- 8.30pm
Price: RMB 280 per family (one adult, one child) OR 2 Taozi Lil’ Peaches class passes
Harvest Festival at The Children’s House
Join us for a day of fun and celebration at The Children’s House Harvest Festival! On Sat, Oct 26, 2024, from 9.30am to noon, families are invited to their beautiful KP Garden for an exciting lineup of activities.
Event Highlights:
- Harvest Festival Crafting: Let your creativity shine as you and your child engage in festive crafting activities that celebrate the spirit of harvest.
- Parent-Child Outdoor Games: Enjoy quality time together with a variety of fun outdoor games designed for all ages. Bond while being active and having fun!
- International Food Tasting: Take a culinary journey around the world with a selection of delicious international dishes. Savor unique flavors and introduce your little ones to diverse cuisines.
- KP Garden Treasure Hunt: Embark on an adventure in the garden! Participate in a treasure hunt that promises excitement and discovery at every turn.
- Group Dance on KP Garden Lawn: Conclude the festivities by joining a lively group dance on the lawn. Let loose and enjoy the rhythm with friends and family! Bring your family, friends, and a spirit of joy as we celebrate the beauty of the harvest season together. We look forward to seeing you there!
Where: The Children’s House Beijing Lufthansa Center
When: Oct 26, 9.30am-noon
Price: Free
Roundabout Book Fair at CISB
About 10,000 recently donated, gently used books for all the family.
Paperbacks RMB 10, Hardcovers RMB 20, Kids books and unique books as priced (starting from RMB 1). Find your treasures – it will be amazing!
Bring your family or just yourself. Enjoy the reading and happy spirit of Roundabout book fairs.
All books at Roundabout Book Fairs are donated. Thanks to all the volunteers for sorting and pricing the books. Every RMB goes to support children in need.
Where: Canadian International School of Beijing, 38 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang
When: Oct 26, 10am-3pm (open to public), Oct 28-30, 8.30am-3pm (open to CISB families)
Price: Free
Holly-Ween at The Universal Studios Grand Hotel
Join us for a spooktacular night at Holly-Ween at The Universal Studios Grand Hotel! This Halloween, their iconic venue will be transformed into a haunted paradise filled with thrills, chills, and plenty of fun. Whether you’re a family looking for festive activities or friends ready for a frightful night, they have something for everyone!
When: Oct 26, 5.30pm-9.30pm
Where: Universal Studios Grand Hotel
Price: RMB 338/adult, RMB 198/kids aged 3-11
Jazzy Preschool Baby Group
Jazzy Preschool, a trilingual English, French, and Chinese kindergarten, is glad to invite you to their Baby Group for toddlers from 0 to 3 years old! Join them for parent-child bonding activities led by their early childhood professionals in three languages, and meet other parents to share experiences.
Join them to:
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- Play tailored activities for babies and discover nursery rhymes in English, French, and Chinese.
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- Visit the preschool and learn more about their trilingual education (English-French-Chinese) and the new Italian curriculum.
To ensure the quality of the activity, they will allow five families at a time. Hurry up to secure your spot!
Please note: Contact them to arrange a private visit, available every Wednesday from 10am-noon.
Where: C101, East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: Oct 16 and 30, 10am-12pm
Price: free
A LOVE OF LEARNING Dulwich College Kindergarten School (DUCKS) Open Day
At Dulwich College Kindergarten School (DUCKS), we instill a love of school, and a love of learning.
On Sat, October 19, the school welcomes prospective families and students in DUCKS (Age 3-6) to its on-campus open day. Come with your child to play and experience the life in DUCKS!
Scan the below QR code to register for the event.
Where: Legend Garden Villas, 89 Capital Airport Road, Shunyi District
When: Oct 19, 9.30am-noon
Price: Free
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
Open Days at AlSB-Hope International
Discover the heart of learning at AlSB-Hope International! We invite you to their Open Days on Oct 23, Nov 6 & 20, and December 4 & 18, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Explore their vibrant campus, engage with their dedicated team, and learn how they nurture children’s growth through a strong focus on character development. Enjoy a complimentary lunch as you immerse yourself in their educational philosophy and community spirit.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see how we inspire young minds for a brighter future. Scan the QR code to register and secure your spot today!
Where: AlSB Campus, Building 5, Dayu, Yard 4, Chaoyang Farm, Chaoyang District
When: Oct 23, Nov 6 and 20, Dec 4 and 18, 9.30am-12.30pm (lunch included)
Price: Free
BSB Shunyi Open Day
The British School of Beijing (BSB), Shunyi invites prospective parents to come and see their school in action! BSB provides premium international education to 1,100+ expat students ages 18 months to 18 years old from 60 nationalities.
Talk to their teachers about their curricula and find out why students love to come to school every day! Learn how BSB students benefits from collaborations with some of the very best organizations, including MIT, The Juilliard School and UNICEF. They promise that their students will receive a personalized, challenging and academically exciting learning experience that provides fantastic outcomes and open pathways to the world’s best universities.
Sign up today by scanning the QR code in the poster.
Note: Open to prospective parents, they only accept students who are foreign passport holders.
Where: South Side, 9 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District
When: Oct 24, 9.30am-11.30am
Price: Free
YCIS Open Day
You and your family are sincerely invited to attend their upcoming international school open day! This is not just a campus tour, but also an opportunity to deeply experience the charm of international education. You will have the opportunity to have direct dialogue with YCYW’s academic leadership team, listen to their educational philosophies and global perspectives. You can also personally enter bilingual characteristic classrooms, experience the fun of immersive learning, and let your child experience knowledge exploration across borders in advance. At the event, you will be immersed in a strong atmosphere of international education and witness how children thrive in such an environment. Places are limited. Please register early and let us work together to pave a broad road for the future of our children!
Where: 29, Liangshuihe Erjie, BDA, Daxing District
When: Oct 26, 10am-11.30am
Price: Free
Don’t forget about these events happening on a regular basis:
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
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 1 to 3 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)
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 calling 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)
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
