Cozy Up With The Fam This Week At These Kid-Friendly Events

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Upcoming Family Events

Days in Beijing have definitely gotten colder, but if you're looking for things to do with your family where you can forget about the weather and get all nice and cozy, here are a few events you should not miss:

Mama & Baby Yoga on Mondays and Thursdays

Avisha Space

For all the new moms out there, this is an awesome opportunity to re-connect with yourselves, spend quality time with your babies, and relax and tone your postpartum bodies. Each session begins with breathing exercises, which are followed by gentle yoga flows, pelvic floor exercises, strengthening exercises, stretching to release motherhood tension, and exercises involving your baby. At the end of each session, you’ll do some gentle baby massages to relax and connect with your little one. Scan the QR code to sign up and find out more.

Where: Rm 3038, Bldg 3, Shoukai Bojun, 8 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District

When: Every Monday and Thursday, 10.45am-noon

Price: RMB 150, packages also available

Free Kids' Yoga Trial Class

With Sandra

This free inaugural class for kids 4-6 years old and their moms aims to help relieve daily stress and promote healthy physical, emotional and cognitive development in little ones. Plant the seeds of wisdom and knowledge while they are young!

Where: Rm 3038, Bldg 3, Shoukai Bojun, 8 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District

When: Nov 11, 11am-1150am

Price: Free

Jazzy Preschool Open Day

Jazzy Preschool

Are you looking for a kindergarten for your child from 1 to 6 years old? Discover Jazzy Preschool’s unique, trilingual education in English, French, and Chinese on Sat, Nov 11, during their open day.

The visit will include:
– The discovery of outdoor activities and venues in the East Lake Villas’ Chinese garden
– A discovery of the kindergarten’s indoor environment and classrooms
– A presentation of Jazzy Preschool’s unique, trilingual education
– Presentation of the new Italian-English-Chinese program
– A short demo class time to meet the teachers

Where: C101 East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District

When: Nov 11, 9.30-11.30

Price: Free

Parent Workshops

House of Knowledge

Part 2 of the Reggio Emilia Workshops at House of Knowledge takes place this Saturday and this one is all about hands-on applications of the education theories from previous workshops. Gain lots of practical and beneficial advice to better support your child’s holistic development. Fees for the workshop will be donated to charity as well! Scan the QR code below to sign up for the workshop.

Where: House of Knowledge, 15 Chaoyang Park Xilu

When: Nov 11. 9:30-11:30am

Price: RMB 200 for 1 adult + 1 child (money will be donated to charity)

DCB Open Day

Dulwich College Beijing

On Sat, Nov 11, Dulwich College Beijing welcomes prospective families and students in Senior School (ages 11-17) to its on-campus open day. You’ll get to meet the teachers, talk to current students and parents, explore the campus and participate in information sessions. Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up.

Where: 89 Capital Airport Road, Shunyi District

When: Nov 11, 9am-noon

Price: Free

OASIS Pre-Med Club for Teenagers

Oasis International Hospital

If you have a teenager at home who’s interested in medicine, there’s an exciting opportunity for them to learn more about healthcare, steps to becoming a doctor, vital skills needed and so much more. This event will be hosted by OASIS International Hospital on Nov 11 and is their first-ever Pre-Med Club. The club is open to English-speaking teenagers ages 13-18. Parents are also invited to donate or buy books to support MCF charity.

Where: OASIS International Hospital

When: Nov 11, 3pm-4.30pm

Price: Free

Binhe Park Cycling for Kids

Tayrona Beijing

This event at Shunyi Binhe Forest Park is a great opportunity for young cyclists aged 5-12 to improve their cycling skills and enjoy the crisp autumn weather with their peers. The cycling path is approximately 5km long, with several points to stop and rest. The kids will be also able to enjoy some games and a picnic. A limited number of kids’ bikes will be available to rent. Fifteen percent of the profits will go towards the Guang Ai School.

Where: Binhe Forest Park (Shunyi)

When: Nov 12, 10am-3pm

Price: RMB 78 (10 percent discount if you bring a friend)

Family + Movie + Pizza + Fun

La Pizza

La Pizza in Shangdu SOHO downtown will be offering family-friendly movies every Sunday in November and December from noon to 6pm. You can enjoy a kids' menu special for RMB 58 and a 20% discount on all regular menu items during this time. Reservations are welcome in the WeChat group below.

Where: SOHO Shangdu West Tower F1 Dongdaqiao Road No.8

When: Every Sunday in November & December, 12 - 6pm

Price: Free entry

Lil Peaches Kids Yoga

Taozi Tree Yoga

Lil Peaches yoga classes, where kids can improve their flexibility. balance and posture, are back at Taozi Tree Yoga. Kids Yoga-certified instructors will make sure your children are safe and well taken care of. Classes are available with Sandra on Tuesdays from 4.45pm - 5.35pm. Scan the QR code on the poster to register.

Where: Taozi Tree Yoga studio, Rm 306, 3/F, Bldg D, Jinxiuyuan, 3 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District

When: Every Tuesday from 7 Nov until 12 Dec, 4.45 - 5.35pm

Price: RMB 180 / class or RMB 800 for all 6 classes

BSB EYFS Nursery Rhymes Day

British School of Beijing

The British School of Beijing (BSB) Shunyi invites prospective parents and to come find out how children ages 2-5 learn and play! Nov 15 happens to fall in the World Nursery Rhymes Week, so it will be so much fun!

BSB provides students with the perfect environment to enable them to progress at the right rate and be happy in their first school experience, following the English National Curriculum. Talk to the teachers and visit their dedicated classrooms, swimming pool and learning spaces designed for Early Years students.

Where: British School of Beijing Shunyi, 9 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District

When: Nov 15, 9am-10.30am

Price: Free

YCIS Beijing Open Day

Yew Chung International School

If you’re not yet a part of the YCIS community and would like to know more about the school, join their open day on Nov 18 and get a chance to meet the principals and academic leadership team. You’ll also get the opportunity to talk to current students, get advice from admission experts and tour the facilities. Scan the QR code on the poster to register.

Where: Yew Chung International School of Beijing, Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang District

When: Nov 18, 9.30am-noon

Price: Free

YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten

Open House

Join YueCheng Courtyard Kindergarten for their immersive Family Open House on November 18th. Embark on a thorough exploration of their educational philosophy with their Principal to ease your school selection. Participate in interactive Chinese, English, Music, and Drama activities alongside your child to experience how daily play, learning, and growth interweave in their high-quality, international approach to education. Engage in meaningful discussions with their bilingual educators to open the doors to a world of enriched education and childhood growth. Seize this opportunity for in-depth insights and start your journey with YueCheng here!

Where: 6 West Lane, Shuangqiao Street, Chaoyang District

When: Nov 18, 9am-1130am

Price: Free

BCIS Open Houses

Beijing City International School

Beijing City International School (BCIS) invites you to their Open Houses specifically designed for students at every stage! On November 19th, 2023, at 9:30am, we will open their Early Childhood Center to give you a peek into their kindergarten program. On November 25th, at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, we will present their Elementary & Secondary Schools. Come and explore their 18-year legacy of providing personalized education through our IB curriculum. Experience the classroom atmosphere, take a tour of their campus, and have direct discussions with their academic and admissions teams. Their graduates thrive globally, attending prestigious universities in 23 countries. Scan the QR code to register for the Open Houses.

Where: BCIS Campus, No.77 Baiziwan Nan Er Road, Chaoyang

When: Early Childhood Campus 19 Nov 9.30am, Elementary School 25 Nov 9am, Secondary School 25 Nov 2pm

Price: Free

Jazzy’s Baby Group

Jazzy Preschool

Jazzy’s baby playgroups are open for kids 0-3 years old and their parents. Meet new parents and play sensory games and activities with your child in a safe multilingual environment. You can register for the Baby Activity Group by scanning the QR code on the poster.

Where: Jazzy Preschool, C101 East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District

When: Nov 20, 10am-11am (Baby Activity Group)

Price: Free

Don't forget these on-going events!

Postnatal Yoga on Wednesdays

Taozi Tree Yoga

A specially designed class for new moms at Taozi Tree Yoga takes place every Wednesday from 2pm to 3.15pm. To sign up for the classes, scan the QR code on the poster.

Where: Taozi Tree Yoga studio, Rm 306, 3/F, Bldg D, Jinxiuyuan, 3 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District

When: Wednesdays, 2-3.15pm

Price: RMB 1,080/6 weeks; RMB 200/one-time drop-in or pass for two Taozi classes

BSB Baby Group

British School of Beijing

If you’re a parent of little one aged 0-18 months, you’re welcome to join a play-date at BSB Shunyi where you get to meet other expat parents and their babies, play with age-appropriate toys, sing, create art and enjoy your time. If you prefer their Sanlitun Campus, the group is open for children 0-3 years old, and they also host a dance class and book club. RSVP required. Please scan the QR code in the poster to sign up as space is limited.

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, 7 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District

When: Oct 20, 27 from 9.30am to 10.30am (Shunyi); Every Wednesday starting Oct 18 from 9am to 10.30am (Sanlitun), Every Friday starting Nov 3 from 9am to 9.30am (Dance group), Every Monday from Oct 16 (Book club)

Price: Free

Images:  Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers

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