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With the new outbreak of COVID-19 in the city, make sure to call ahead and confirm with organizers for this week’s Family Friendly Events. As always, click the link in the event title for further details and ticketing info. Saturday, Jul 4
DIY Beihai Park Scavenger Hunt
Bespoke Beijing has designed an awesome DIY scavenger hunt activity that takes place all around one of Beijing’s most iconic landmarks: Beihai Park! This activity can actually be done at any time at all, but we think it’s the perfect fun weekend activity. Get to know this amazing part of Beijing a little better, and have a chance to win some of their awesome prizes, including a staycation at luxury hotel The Opposite House. This activity is available in both English and Chinese. RMB 150. All day. Beihai Park![]()
The Expatriate Center’s Cooking Expedition, Online
The Expatriate Center is hosting a live stream cooking series, Cooking Expedition, featuring 10 iconic dishes from around the world. This week’s featured dish is the Nasi Goreng Kampung all the way from Malaysia. You will learn how to make this authentic, classic fried rice dish from expert chefs right from the comfort of your home. Sign-ups close 2 days before the event, to ensure the ingredients arrive in time, so don’t hesitate to sign up now! RMB 200. 1pm-2pm. Online.
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Matte Finish Gouache Workshop for 9+ Year Old Kids (Online Facility Available)
Ever heard of gouache painting? A form of water media, like watercolor, it is often an important supplementary medium to other better-known techniques. Artists have used the medium to create historically important, visually arresting, totally dynamic works of art for years, and now Atelier is hosting online and in-person classes for kids 9-years-old and above to learn about this unique painting form, in a workshop that will teach participants how to draw stills, city landscapes, minimalist posters, and character illustrations. From RMB 400. 10am-7.30pm. Online, and at Atelier’s Art School in Sanlitun.![]()
Huanghuacheng Lakeside to Huanghuacheng Wild Great Wall Hike
Situated 65 kilometers away from downtown Beijing in Jiuduhe Town, Huairou District, the Huanghuacheng Great Wall boasts some beautiful natural scenery characterized by lush vegetation, mountains, and the Haoming Lake. Take a day hike up there with the local guide, starting from the Huanghuacheng reservoir and end at the top of the wall. Kids approximately 10 and older will be okay with this hike. RMB 300. 7am – 7pm. Huanghuacheng Great Wall.![]()
Play Chess at Side Street, Every Sunday
Good news for all chess lovers, regular games are now being organized every Sunday at Side Street. Bring a friend or find one to play the original strategy game of minds and of kings! Pricing info unavailable, please enquire directly with the organizers. 12pm-6pm. Side Street. ![]()
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Images: Huanghuacheng Baidu Baike page, JESHOOTS.COM viaUnsplash, Breakreate via Unsplash, courtesy of event organizers.
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