Check out these deals and events for Children's Day 2019
From pottery classes to island day trips, there's always something to keep kids active and happy in Shanghai, and that's even more the case this weekend. Children's Day is right around the corner (Sat 1 Jun) and as always, there's plenty to keep the young ones entertained. From free ice cream to cooking classes, here are some of the best things going on in the city to celebrate the holiday.
Chris Henry pres Balloonatics - A Family Comedy Show
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Balloonatics is the comedy show for anyone crazy about balloons – it's silly, it's noisy, it's energetic and it's got plenty for adults as well as kids.
📍Cages Bar and Sports, Third Floor, 428 Jiangning Lu, near Wuding Lu. Sat 1 Jun. 1-3pm. 100RMB; 80RMB (presale). Extract the QR code above to buy tickets.
Dinner Buffet at Atrium Café
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Spend Children's Day dining on Boster lobster, pizza, burgers and more with Atrium Café's extensive buffet menu. For kids who like clowns, there will be a performance to keep them entertained.
📍Atrium Café, The Kunlun Jing An, First Floor, 250 Huashan Lu, near Changshu Lu. Sat 1 Jun. 6-9.30pm. 488RMB (two adults + one child). Extract QR code above to book.
Kids Cooking Class at Big Bamboo
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Celebrate Children's Day with a pasta-making class. It’s a great way for your kids to make friends and develop motor skills, and they’ll love the achievement of cooking their own lunch. Spots are limited, call 021 5030 1779 to book.
📍Big Bamboo, Jinqiao, 381 Hongfeng Lu, near Biyun Lu. Sat 1 Jun. 11am-1pm. 98RMB.
Free Ice Cream at Xibo
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All kids get a free scoop of ice cream on the house when dining in at Xibo on Sat 1 Jun. Available at all Xibo locations, including the one at the Spring Center.
📍Xibo, Third Floor, 83 Changshu Lu, near Julu Lu. Sat 1 Jun. 12-2.30pm; 5.30-9.30pm.
📍Xibo, Room 204, Bldg 16, 281 Maoming Bei Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu. Sat 1 Jun. 11.30am-2.30pm; 5.30-9.30pm.
BFC Weekend Adoptions
Photograph: Yang Xiaozhe
BFC (Best Friends China) is organising a Children's Day pet adoptions at The Place in Hongqiao. Expect a market of pet supplies and a variety of fun activities for your lovely canines.
📍Blue Frog, The Place, 100 Zunyi Lu, near Ziyun Lu. Sat 1 Jun. 1-4pm. Free entry.
'UnFrozen' party with Groove Shanghai
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Groove Shanghai will be holding a Frozen-themed brunch for children aged four to nine years old. Dress them up in their favourite character and join in the fun – they'll get to meet their favourite Frozen characters, get their faces painted and more.
📍Mayita, Sixth Floor, 98 Shouning Lu, near Xizang Nan Lu. Sat 1-Sun 2 Jun. 11am-1pm. 400RMB (one child); 650RMB (two adults + up to two children). Extract QR code above to book.
Free Ice Cream at Al's Diner
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Take your kids to brunch at Al's Diner and score a scoop of Gracie's ice cream on the house.
📍Al's Diner, 204 Xinle Lu, near Donghu Lu. Sat 1 Jun. 9am-3.30pm.
📍Al's Diner, Second Floor, 174 Xiangyang Nan Lu, near Fuxing Zhong Lu. Sat 1 Jun. 9am-3.30pm.
Pizza-making at Shanghai Brew House
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Shanghai Brew House is hosting a free pizza-making session for the mini chefs out there. Its top chef will teach the kids how to make dough and arrange toppings before popping them in the oven. Kids get to taste their own creations. Spots are limited – RSVP at 3131 7192.
📍Shanghai Brew House, Bldg 32, Room 108, Ala Town Building, 66 Fengxian Jie, near Jinhui Lu. Sun 2 Jun. 11am-afternoon. Free entry.
Free Ice Cream Sundae at Bourbon Cookhouse
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In celebration of Children's Day, Bourbon Cookhouse is giving out a free ice cream sundae with every main course purchased.
📍Bourbon Cookhouse, Bldg 29, Room 106, Alatown Building, 66 Xianfeng Jie, near Jinhui Lu. Sat 1 Jun. 10am-2am.
Children's Day at Amara Signature Shanghai
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Celebrate Children's Day with a baking class and buffet dinner at Amara Signature Shanghai. Guided by a talented pastry chef, your little ones will have tons of fun making their own desserts at 5pm before a dinner buffet for the whole family at 6pm.
📍Amara Signature Shanghai, 600 Changshou Lu, near Jiaozhou Lu. Sat 1 Jun. 5-10pm. 228RMB per person (kid under six dines for free with every paying adult).
Brunch and Scavenger Hunt at Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland
Photograph: courtesy Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland
Celebrate your little ones with a family meal on Sat 1 Jun at Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland. For added fun, the venue is hosting an exciting scavenger hunt for the kids over the whole weekend, where they'll hunt for a hidden 'legendary gem'. Reserve at 6766 1888 (ext.) 7955.
📍Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland, 5888 Chenhua Lu, near Dinyuan Lu. Sat 1 Jun. Midday-3pm. 388-1588RMB.
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