The temperatures have been steadily rising, and it finally feels like spring, so the time is perfect for fun family activities. We bring you the best events you can join in the next two weeks:
Weekend Retreat for Moms by the Great Wall
Join mamaMOOVE for the weekend escape you deserve!
Yoga, Hiking, DIY, Sound Healing and more – it’s gonna be amazing!
All with the best views of the Great Wall of China, wonderful nature and a charismatic former brick factory as our retreat venue.
Connect to other moms and take that chance to recharge your batteries.
When: Apr 11-13
Where: The Brickyard, Great Wall
Price: RMB 3,698/early bird price (only until March 30!) including lodging, meals and snacks, classes and activities.
CISB International Festival 2025
The CISB International Festival is happening on Sat, Apr 12, and they can’t wait to celebrate the incredible diversity of their school community with you!
This year, they’re making it bigger, better, and even more engaging, with exciting new features, including:
Parade of the Nations (1.30pm-2pm) – Kick off the festival in style! Join CISB for an Olympics-style parade showcasing the many nationalities that make up the school community. Dress in your traditional attire and walk with pride behind your country’s flag!
International Food Stalls & Vendors (1pm-6pm) – Experience a global feast with delicious dishes prepared by talented parents, students, and vendors!
When: Apr 12, 1.30pm-6pm
Where: Canadian International School of Beijing
Price: Free
The Family Learning House – Parents Information Session
Are you looking for a nurturing and values-driven educational environment for your child? Join The Family Learning House Parents Information Session to discover how the school’s holistic approach to education fosters academic excellence, character development, and a love for learning.
When: Apr 13 and 26, 9.30am-11.30am
Where: The Family Learning House
Price: Free
Welcome Spring Picnic
Celebrate the arrival of spring with us at the Welcome Spring Picnic! Enjoy a day of fresh air, great company, and outdoor fun at Binhe Park, Shunyi. Bring your friends, family, and picnic baskets for a relaxing day filled with laughter, games, and good vibes.
When: Apr 13 10am-3.30pm
Where: Binhe Park, Shunyi
Price: Free
CLOTHING AUCTION NETWORK – Where Fashion Meets Community
What makes us special? We offer unique clothing auctions that add excitement to your wardrobe while building connections with like-minded individuals.
What We Stand For:
Thrilling clothing auctions that refresh your style
Connecting with new friends and fashion enthusiasts
Giving back to the community through charitable donations
Promoting sustainable fashion by recycling and reusing clothing
Join our fashion-forward, charitable, and friendly group to discover amazing deals, meet new people, and contribute to a more sustainable world of fashion.
When: Multiple dates
Where: Add WeChat ID kimclifford for details
Price: Free
LMMP Montessori Training for Grandparents
Grandparents play a crucial role in a child’s development, offering love, wisdom, and support. However, parenting approaches have evolved, and the Montessori method provides a unique way to nurture a child’s independence, confidence, and curiosity.
This special training is designed to help grandparents understand key Montessori principles, enabling them to better support their grandchildren’s learning journey.
They will discover practical ways to engage with children, encourage their autonomy, and create a home environment that aligns with Montessori values.
By attending these sessions, grandparents will strengthen their bond with their grandchildren while gaining valuable insights into their educational and developmental needs.
When: Apr 2, 9 and 16, 9.30am-10.30am
Where: La Maison Montessori de Pékin (LMMP)
Price: RMB 399/three sessions (LMMP HG), RMB 599/three sessions (non LMMP HG)
Rounabout Book Fair at BIBA
Please bring your shopping bags on the day. We welcome you donate your spare bags to Roundabout!
About 10,000 recently donated, gently used books for all the family.
Paperback RMB 10, Hardcover 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.
Feel free to bring your book donations that day, too. They will show up at a later Roundabout book fair.
All books at Roundabout Book Fairs are donated.
When: Apr 12, 10am-3pm
Where: BIBA North Gate
Price: Free
And if you’re looking for a school for your child, here are some open house events happening in the next two weeks:
Swiss School of Beijing Open Day
Discover the Swiss School of Beijing!
Are you still looking for the right school or the ideal kindergarten in Beijing? Curious about how mixed-age learning works? Then you’re warmly invited to get to know the Swiss School!
Join the Swiss School of Beijing with your children for one of the trial mornings on Mar 20 or Apr 8, and experience how their students grow, learn, and inspire each other.
As a school officially recognized and supported by the Swiss government, they teach in German following the Swiss curriculum while benefiting from the international atmosphere of the WAB campus.
They look forward to welcoming you in person! If you can’t participate on one of the dates, you are more than welcome to reach out to for a private tour or trial class by email: Katharina_pankow@wab-edu.cn
When: Apr 8, 8.30am-noon
Where: Swiss School Beijing
Price: Free
WAB Open Houses
AISB-Hope International Open Day
Discover the vibrant learning community at AISB Hope International School! Join them for a special open day to explore their school, meet their educators, and learn how they provide an exceptional educational experience for students of all ages.
When: Apr 9, 9.30am-12.30pm
Where: AISB Hope International School
Price: Free
BSB Shunyi Open Day
The British School of Beijing (BSB), Shunyi invites prospective parents to our open day. Go on a school tour to see the amazing teaching and learning in the classrooms, and explore our facilities designed for different age groups.
There will be a special talk about what a British international education is and why it’s the right choice for your child. Learn why and how the students can attend the very best universities in more than ten countries around the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from BSB school leaders!
BSB provides premium international education to 1,100+ expat students aged 18 months to 18 years old from 60 nationalities. Learn how BSB students benefit 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 opens pathways to the world’s best universities.
Sign up today by scanning the QR code in the poster.
Note: Open to prospective parents. We only accept students who are foreign passport holders.
When: Apr 8, 9am-10.30am
Where: The British School of Beijing, Shunyi
Price: Free
YCYW Open Day
You are sincerely invited to join the upcoming “Open Day and Demo Class” event to explore the charm and possibilities of education together! Here, children will experience the joy and challenges of a bilingual class, listen to the duet performances of current students on violin and viola, and enjoy the fun of golf. Parents will engage in face-to-face discussions with the teaching leadership team, gain a deeper understanding of their educational philosophy, and experience the elegance of their international campus through a campus tour. Let’s witness every exciting moment of the children’s growth together! Spaces are limited, so act quickly!
When: Apr 12, 9.30am-noon
Where: 29 Liangshuihe Erjie, BDA, Daxing District
Price: Free
LMMP Open House
Located in the heart of downtown Beijing, La Maison Montessori de Pékin (LMMP HG) was founded in 2013 to initially cater to the needs of French-speaking families in Beijing seeking a kindergarten for their children aged 1.5 to 6 years. Over the years, LMMP has expanded to offer a bilingual French-Chinese and English-Chinese environment following the Montessori pedagogy.
When: Apr 12, 9.30am-11pm
Where: La Maison Montessori de Pékin (LMMP)
Price: Free
Ivy Academy Open House
Sanyuanqiao Campus is located in the high-end residential area of the Northeast Third Ring Road in Beijing and has a safe, serene environment. In addition to the nine learning centers based on the multiple intelligence theory, the campus is equipped with a multi-function hall, a small theater, a STEAM classroom, an art classroom, a creative art space, a reading library, a lending library, and a music classroom to satisfy student curiosity.
They will hold open houses for the 2025-2026 school year to answer parents’ questions about kindergarten selection. They look forward to seeing you!
PROCEDURE：
*Parent-Child Activities
*Curriculum Introduction
*Campus Tour
9.30am-9.50am Free Choice Time
9.50-10.10am Circle Time – STORY
10.10am-10.30am Art Activity
10.30-11am Music Class or P.E Cass
11am-11.30am Snack Time
When: Apr 13 and 26, 9:.30am-11:.30am
Where: Ivy Academy Sanyuanqiao Campus
Price: Free
YCIS One-on-One School Tours
Beijing Yew Chung International School (YCIS Beijing) is inviting parents of prospective students to book an exclusive one-on-one tour to learn about the school’s ECE and primary and secondary programs, as well as to get the opportunity to talk with the YCIS Beijing admissions team.
When: Wednesdays, 9.30am-11am
Where: 5 Houbali Zhuang, Chaoyang District (beside Honglingjin Park)
Price: Free
Dulwich College Senior School Taster Class
Dulwich College Beijing invites students aged 11 to 16 to experience an exclusive Senior School Taster Class. This is a unique opportunity to explore our world-class learning environment and discover what it is like to study at DCB.
What to Expect:
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- Choose from engaging taster classes in Chinese, STEM, Science, and Spanish
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- Interact with DCB’s expert teachers and senior students
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- Take a guided tour of DCB’s state-of-the-art campus and facilities
- Receive personalized one-on-one admissions guidance
When: Apr 16, 9am-noon
Where: Dulwich College Beijing
Price: Free
And don’t forget about these events happening on a regular basis:
Adoption Fair
This weekend, let’s light up the path of hope for rescued animals! Would you like to give these homeless little lives a warm home?
In addition to the offline activities held every weekend at the Riviera Clubhouse entrance, our adoptable furry friends will also be at the Jinshang·Yuan weekend market in the Xinyuanli area.
When: Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-5pm
Where: Beijing Riviera Clubhouse
Price: Free
Lil’ Peaches Kids Yoga on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Introduce your little ones to the joys of movement and mindfulness with Lil’ Peaches Kids Yoga! Designed especially for kids, these fun and interactive yoga sessions encourage creativity, relaxation, and a healthy lifestyle.
When: Tuesdays 4.45pm-5.35pm (ages 5-6), Thursdays 4.45pm-5.35pm (ages 3-4)
Where: Taozi Tree Yoga
Price: RMB 180
Duckling Discovery Days for Children 2-3 Years Old
Dulwich College Kindergarten School (DUCKS) welcomes prospective families and children (aged 2-3) to its on-campus playdates. Join us every Monday for fun and engaging activities! Each session is designed to spark curiosity and encourage interactive learning.
When: Every Monday, 9am-10am
Where: 89 Capital Airport Road, Shunyi District
Price: Free
BSB 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 for the group you’d like to attend to sign up as space is limited.
Note: Open to foreign passport-holders only. This is only for parents to attend, not for ayis.
When: BSB Shunyi: Tuesdays, 10am-11am
BSB Sanlitun:
Baby Book Club – Mondays, 9am-9.30am
Baby Group – Wednesdays, 9am-10.30am
Baby Dance Class – Fridays, 9am-9.30am
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) Sanitun, Early Years Bldg, 5 Sanlitun Xiliu Jie, Chaoyang District
Price: Free
Images: Pexels, courtesy of the organizers
