Making plans for the weekend? Here are our picks for a few family-friendly happenings in Beijing to give you some inspiration. For even more goings-on, and for weekly events, be sure to join one of our Family Friendly Events groups on WeChat (add Wilhelmina87 on WeChat to be added).
The First-Ever River BBQ Fest at Langyuan Station
Get ready, Beijing. Our first-ever River BBQ Fest is coming to the capital! It’ll be taking place at Langyuan Station from Sep 19 to Sep 21. Save the date now! At the fest, there will be everything from American low-and-slow barbecue to Brazilian churrasco, Chinese chuan’r, Korean BBQ, Turkish barbecue, Japanese izakaya skewers and more!
As with all our food fests, it isn’t only about the delicious eats, though! Think craft beer, cocktails, live music, and a riverside party atmosphere inspired by global grill events like Sydney’s Meatstock and Barcelona’s Meat & Fire Festival.
The fest will be completely family- and pet-friendly, so feel free to bring along the little ones and your furry friends for all the fun! With vibrant visuals, delicious aromas and a true carnival vibe, River BBQ Fest is set to be Beijing’s hottest autumn weekend!
When: Sep 19-21 from 11am until 9pm
Where: Langyuan Station
Price: Early bird tickets are RMB 19.90 and can be purchased by scanning the QR code in the poster above. Tickets at the door are RMB 29.90.
CIS Beijing Weekly School Tours
Beijing Yew Chung International School (YCIS Beijing) is pleased to welcome parents of prospective students for dedicated school tours every Wednesday. Families considering enrolment for ECE, Primary or Secondary in Semester 1 are invited to book an appointment and explore our vibrant campus.
When: Every Wednesday from 9.30am to 11am
Where: YCIS
Price: Free
Jazzy Preschool Baby Group
Jazzy Preschool, a trilingual English, French and Chinese kindergarten, is delighted to invite you to our Baby Group for children aged 0-3 years! Come and enjoy parent-child bonding activities led by our early childhood professionals in three languages, while meeting other families and sharing experiences.
During the session, you will take part in playful activities and nursery rhymes in English, French and Chinese, fostering early language and cultural discovery, and learn more about our trilingual education and curriculum.
When: Sep 12
Where: Jazzy Preschool
Price: Free
Sports Morning at BSB Sanlitun for International Students (Ages 6-10)
We’re excited to welcome international passport holders aged 6-10 to join us for a fun-filled morning of sports at BSB Sanlitun! This is a wonderful opportunity for non-BSB Sanlitun students to experience what it’s like to be part of our vibrant school community. Places are limited. Sign up today to secure your spot!
When: British School of Beijing, Sanlitun
When: Sep 13 from 9am to 11am
Price: Free
YCIS & YWIES Beijing Yizhuang Open Day
Join us on Sep 13, 9.30-noon, for the YCIS & YWIES Beijing Yizhuang Open Day! Explore immersive bilingual classrooms, gain cutting-edge admissions insights, and enjoy one-on-one consultations with experienced counselors. Meet the principal and academic leadership team, tour the campus and observe real classes. Parents and students can also take part in interactive Q&A sessions. Scan the QR code to register now!
When: Sept 13 from 9.30-noon
Where: YCYW
Price: Free
Highland Games 2025 at Dulwich College Beijing
The British Chamber of Commerce in China, in partnership with the Scottish Government, Scottish Development International and the Beijing Scottish Society, is delighted to once again bring you a day full of Scottish fun at the seventh edition of the Highland Games!
The Highland Games have been a part of Scottish culture for hundreds of years, and the British Chamber is delighted to bring them to Beijing!
When: Sep 14 from 11am to 6pm
Where: Dulwich College Beijing
Price: RMB 150 per adult, RMB 350 for 2 adults + 1 child
Bilingual Preschool Taster Session at YCIS & YWIES
Join YCIS & YWIES on Sep 16 for a fun Taster Session for preschoolers! Experience a bilingual immersive program with engaging activities, curriculum sharing for parents, learning games for children, a campus tour, and a joyful group sing-along. Don’t miss this chance to explore our vibrant community. Register easily by scanning the QR code today!
When: Sep 16
Where: YWIES
Price: Free
Scares at Universal
Universal Beijing Resort is bringing back its Scares @ Universal event from Sep 5 until Nov 2. During its nighttime experiences, the closing time of the themed lands will be extended to 11pm.
Four themed haunted mazes (including two new ones) and two scare zones will open to visitors altogether. The “Universal Monsters Crypt,” one of the new haunted zones, will gather original characters from Universal Pictures’ classic movies and provide visitors with multi-sensory assaults through blockbuster-level production quality. Another new area, the silent and mysterious “House of Hua Pi” – will open for a limited period. Jack’s Circus and House No. 91 will also come back.
When: Until Nov 2
Where: Universal Beijing Resort
Price: See link for more information
Images: Courtesy of organizers