Xmas Bazaars & More Family Fun In December

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There's a lot to look forward to this holiday season – family Christmas brunch, open houses, live advent calendars and tree lightings and Santa sightings. Scroll down for the coolest events to get you into the festive spirit:

Wizard of Oz

CHILDREN'S BALLET PRODUCTION

Renee International Arts Center’s original children’s ballet recital “The Wizard of Oz” is coming to the ISB high school theater. Since 2012, the ticket sales profit from each of Renee International’s recitals has been donated to charity. Join Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion on a dance journey down the yellow brick road, for a colorful adventure through the land of Oz.

Where: International School of Beijing, 10 Anhua Jie, Shunyi District
When: Dec 2, 6pm-8pm
Price: RMB 180-RMB 580

BCIS Christmas Bazaar

Beijing City International School (BCIS), in partnership with Roundabout’s Helping Hands Project, brings Santa Claus to town at the annual BCIS Christmas Bazaar on Sun, Dec 3, at the BCIS Main Campus. Celebrate the holidays and see beautiful Christmas lights and decorations, do some Christmas shopping, and embrace holiday cheer with festive music and food.

When: Sun, Dec 3, 10am-2pm
Where: BCIS Main Campus, 77 Baiziwan Nan’erlu, Chaoyang District
Price: Free

Nikolaus Brunch

WITH KIDS' CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES

On Dec 3, Zarah is commemorating St. Nicolas’ generosity with a delicious Sunday Brunch and a fun-filled kids’ Christmas Corner, which will include activities such as making handicrafts, playing games, and receiving Christmas socks filled with chocolate. And while the kids are having a blast, mom and dad can enjoy delicious Christmas treats and free-flow beers, wines and cocktails.

Where: Zarah, 46 Gulou Dongdajie, Dongcheng District
When: Dec 3, 10am-2pm
Price: All You Can Eat RMB 228 // All You Can Eat and Drink RMB 388 // Kids Brunch RMB 168 (3-12 years) (including one drink and activities)

BSB Sanlitun’s

Christmas Cracker

Enjoy Christmas games and crafts for the kids, fabulous food and gifts, performances by the BSB Sanlitun Christmas Choir, a special appearance by Santa Claus, and stand to win exciting raffle prizes at the British School of Beijing (BSB) Sanlitun’s Christmas Cracker event on Sun, Dec 3. There’s no need to register, so simply show up and have a good time with the family!

When: Sun, Dec 3, 10am-2pm
Where: The British School of Beijing, 7 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District
Price: Free

Floral Class: Christmas Tree

Make a stylish little Christmas tree for your dining table and enjoy a festive atmosphere. You can choose to do all the work yourself or take your kid with you and have fun together. Scan the QR code on the poster to sign up.

Where: DesMix, 7 Workers’ Stadium Xilu, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 8, 7pm-9pm
Price: RMB 408/parent+kid (free for kids under 10 years of age)

CISB Charity Bazaar

The Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) is delighted to announce the much-anticipated Charity Bazaar, set to take place on Sun, Dec 10, from 10am to 4pm. This event promises to be a spectacular holiday season celebration, offering a great opportunity for local vendors to display their unique products to a diverse and enthusiastic audience. The bazaar will also feature a flea market section dedicated to our younger community members in the spirit of inclusivity and fun. Children can experience the joy of entrepreneurship by setting up their stalls to sell old toys and other items.

If you’re a vendor interested in joining, please scan the QR code above to book your spot.

For visitors, please scan this QR code to sign up

Where: Canadian School of Beijing, 38 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 10, 10am-4pm
Price: Free

The Hutong Winter Fayre

One of Beijing expats’ favorite end-of-year traditions, the Hutong Winter Fayre, is back and bringing artisans, craftspeople, chefs, bakers and local entrepreneurs together for a day of fun, food, holiday shopping and general merry-making and mayhem! Scan the QR code in the poster to register.

Where: The Hutong, 1 Jiudaowan Zhongxiang, Beixinqiao station, Exit C
When: Dec 10, 11am-5pm
Price: Free

Virtual Advent Calendar

Join magical characters in a virtual advent calendar filled with activities and surprises, with exclusive videos from the North Pole and Santa himself. All profit will be donated to charities on Christmas Day. Scan the QR code on the poster to join before Nov 30.

Where: Online
When: Dec 1-25, deadline to sign up Nov 30
Price: RMB 80

OPEN HOUSES & SCHOOL EVENTS

LMMP Open Days

La Maison Montessori de Pékin (LMMP) accepts students between 1.5 and 6 years of age and offers a bilingual French-Chinese Montessori environment. The kindergarten will be hosting an open day on Dec 2, so if you’re a parent of a young child, don’t miss the opportunity to check out what the school has to offer. Scan the QR code on the poster to register.

Where: La Maison Montessori de Pékin,  Glory Garden Compound, Block D, 220, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 2, 9.30am
Price: Free

Daystar Open Days

Daystar Academy provides students with top-notch international courses that blend and balance Western and Chinese cultural traditions. Daystar is the first school in China to create a K-12 social innovation curriculum that develops the fundamental values, skills and knowledge for students to be social innovators. 

Open Day Procedure

• Introduction of Daystar’s Curriculum

• Students Class Trial

• Campus Tour

• Q&A

• Parents Workshop
  

Where: Daystar Academy Beigao Campus, 2 Shunbai Road, Chaoyang District; Sanlitun Campus,13 East 4th Street, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District; Quanfa Campus, North Gate Quanfa Garden, 18 Maquanying Lu, Chaoyang District
When: Daystar Early Learning Center Dec 2 and Dec 16; Sanlitun Campus Dec 3 and Jan 14; Beigao Campus, Dec 17 and Jan 28
Price: Free

Jazzy Preschool Christmas

THEMED BABY GROUP

Jazzy Preschool, a tri-lingual English French and Chinese kindergarten with a new Italian class, is glad to invite you to its Baby Group: Christmas Edition. The baby group is for toddlers from 0 to 3 years old. Join to participate in parent-child bonding activities accompanied by their early childhood professionals in four languages, as well as to meet other parents and share experiences.

The activities will include:

• Playing Christmas-inspired sensory games and activities

• Discovering music and nursery rhymes in English, French, Italian, and Chinese

• Meeting new parents and being part of an international community

• Learning more about the school's nursery and team

Where: Jazzy Preschool, C101 East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: Dec 4, 10am-11am
Price: Free

“More than Gold”

Documentary Screening

WAB DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES (DSS)

Join Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) for a special screening of this captivating documentary that showcases the remarkable story of New Zealand’s beloved shot put champion. Be inspired by Dame Valerie Adams as she strives for greatness in her quest to conquer Tokyo 2020. This is a must-see film for all athletics enthusiasts, New Zealanders, and anyone who appreciates incredible determination.

Special Guest: James Waite

Don’t miss the chance to witness the power of resilience and the pursuit of excellence. Scan to register your spot now.

Where: Western Academy of Beijing, 10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 4, 5.40pm
Price: Free

The Children’s House Open Day

AND CHRISTMAS CHARITY BAZAAR

The Children’s House will be hosting two events in the coming weeks at their Oceanwide campus. The first one is an Open Day where you can find out everything you want to know about their teaching methods and program, and the second one is a charity Christmas Bazaar. There will be lots of kids’ Christmas crafts and games, as well as some cool Christmas gifts for the family. Scan the QR code on the posters for more info and to register.

Where: The Children’s House, 1 Nanshilju Lu, Dongfeng Xiang, Chaoyang
When: Open Day, Dec 2, 9.30am-11.30am; Christmas Bazaar, Dec 9, 9.30am-noon
Price: Free

House of Knowledge Open Day

Engage in a Christmas activity and visit the school’s wintery campus, classrooms, and meet the team. Learn about House of Knowledge’s education philosophy, teaching approach, and learning programs. Scan the QR code on the poster to register.

Where: House of Knowledge, 15 Chaoyang Park Xilu, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 9, 10am-11.30am
Price: Free

YCIS Beijing Christmas Open Day

AND CHRISTMAS FAIR

If you’re not yet a part of the YCIS community and would like to know more about the school, you’re welcome to the Open Day for prospective families on Dec 12, 2023.  Join the Christmas concert and Christmas fair, meet the co-principals and academic leadership team, get one-on-one advice from the admissions experts, participate in interactive information sessions, and explore the campus.

Where: Yew Chung International School of Beijing, Honglingjin Park, 5 Houbalizhuang, Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District
When: Dec 12, 9.30am-noon
Price: Free

Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers

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