Looking for fun things to do with your family in the next couple of weeks? Take a look at our top picks:
AISB Community Spring Fair
Join us for the AISB Hope International Community Spring Fair on Sat, May 31, from 10am to 2pm! Enjoy a fun-filled day with games, bouncy castles, music, food, arts & crafts, and more. Free entry for all!
Where: Bldg 5, Dayu, Yard 4, Chaoyang Farm, Chaoyang District
When: May 31, 10am-2pm
Price: Free
Juicy Burger Fest
Juicy Burger Fest is back this Dragon Boat holiday from May 31 to Jun 2 at XidianJiYi Funstown. We’ll be firing up the grills to bring you three days full of bun-believable burgers, ice cold brews, live music, entertainment and more.
More than 40 of Beijing’s best burger slingers will be on site serving up everything from classic cheeseburgers to innovative exclusive creations, fusion masterpieces and vegetarian and vegan delights that even carnivores will crave!
This year’s theme is Gods of the Grill, so channel your inner deity and come dressed as your favorite god, goddess, or mythological hero. Think Western legendary figures like Zeus, Thor, Hera and Aphrodite, or embrace Chinese figures like the Money God (Caishen), Nezha, Chang’e and Nüwa. Or perhaps you’ve got your own creative take on a burger god – we want to see it!
Mark your calendars for May 31-Jun 2, and get ready to sink your teeth into the juiciest event of the year. We’ll see you there!
Where: XIDIANJIYI FunsTown西店记忆funstown
18 Fangjiacun, Gaobeidian, Chaoyang District
朝阳区高碑店乡方家村甲18号
When: May 31-Jun 2
Price: RMB 25-100
The Wizard of Oz
Join us for a spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz, brought to life by the talented Grade 6-12 THIS students! Since January, these dedicated performers have been working hard to create a show filled with singing, dancing, and magic perfect for the whole family. Follow Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion as they journey through the enchanting land of Oz. With beloved songs like “Over the Rainbow” and “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” this timeless classic is a joyful musical experience you won’t want to miss.
Packed with colorful costumes, dazzling sets, singing, dancing and a touch of wizardry, The Wizard of Oz is a heartwarming adventure about friendship, courage, and finding your way home.
Each show runs approximately one hour. Tickets can be purchased at the following link: https://yoopay.cn/event/58136829.
Partial proceeds from our ticket sales will support the Our Learning House charity. Our Learning House is a registered non-profit organization that brings quality education to physically disabled orphans and disadvantaged children here in Beijing. To find out about Our Learning House, visit: http://ourlearninghouse.cn.
Please feel free to invite family and friends – just make sure that all visitors register on campus using the QR code attached to this email or provided on the ticketing site.
Where: Tsinghua University High School Auditorium
When: May 23, 6.30pm; May 24, 2pm
Price: RMB 50
mamaMOOVE in the Park on Fridays
Get fit in a fun outdoor class…
MOOVE, connect, and have fun with other moms and their babies.
MamaMOOVE is a full body shape strength training in a circuit style. We change locations during the workout and end on a lawn by a lake.
Please bring a yoga mat or picnic blanket, water, sunscreen, mosquito repellant and supplies for your baby.
This activity is postnatal safe.
PM for questions and sign up or scan the code on the poster to join the group
Where: Chaoyang Park West
When: Fridays, 10am-11.15am
Price: RMB 118
Letters to Mom at Henri Room
Being a mom is transformative but also challenging, confusing, lonely, powerful, exhausting, and beautiful.
And it’s often all of that at the same time.
We invite you to a special workshop with “Letters to Mom,” an intimate and safe space to talk, share and listen, exploring everything including the real, the joyful, and all those things no one told us. This is a workshop for moms of all ages, where we support one another.
Where: Henri Room, JinShang Yuan, 20 Xinyuanli Xi, Chaoyang District
When: May 23, 10.30am-12.30pm
Price: RMB 90
And if you’re looking for a school for your child, here are some open house events happening in the next two weeks:
CISB Open House
You’re invited to the Open House at CISB, where global learning meets Canadian values in the heart of Beijing. Whether you’re a prospective parent or just exploring options, this is your chance to experience what makes CISB one of the city’s top international schools.
Where: Canadian International School of Beijing
When: May 28, 9am-noon
Price: Free
XFA International Academy – Open Day
Join us for the XFA Open Day, and discover how XFA International Academy is redefining international education with a strong focus on academic excellence, creativity, and global citizenship.
Where: XFA International Academy
When: May 25, 9am-1pm
Price: Free
WAB’s New Elementary Experience Days
WAB’s Elementary Experience Days give your child the opportunity to join a real WAB morning, connecting with students, exploring their playgrounds and learning spaces, and experiencing our hands-on, inquiry-based approach in a warm and supportive environment led by expert teachers.
Registration Details:
To register, families must first complete the initial application form to confirm your child’s age and eligibility. Only eligible children of the appropriate age may attend. Please scan the QR code below to register.
Where: Western Academy of Beijing
When: Early Years (Turning 3 or 4 by Aug 31, 2025) – May 21, 8.30am-10.40am; Junior Grade 1-Grade 2 (Turning 5, 6, or 7 by Aug 31, 2025) – May 27, 8am-11am
Price: Free
Jazzy Preschool Open Day
Are you looking for a kindergarten for your child who is 1 to 6 years old? Come discover Jazzy Preschool’s unique, trilingual education in English, French, and Chinese on Sat, May 24, from 9.30am to noon during their open day (hour of the visit to be chosen via the QR code).
It will be a morning filled with fun family friendly activities.
What’s on the agenda?
- A presentation of the preschool and tour of the facility
- A class demo with circle time and activities
- A chat with their incredible team, who will tell you more about the preschool!
We encourage two adults to attend.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Where: Jazzy Preschool, C101, East Lake Villas, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District
When: May 24, 9.30am-noon (hour of the visit to be chosen via the QR code)
Price: Free
Ivy Academy Open Day
*Curriculum Introduction
*Campus Tour
9.30am-9.50am Free Choice Time
9.50am-10.10am Circle Time – STORY
10.10am-10.30am Art Activity
10.30am-11am Music Class or P.E Cass
11am-11.30am Snack Time
Where: Ivy Academy Sanyuanqiao and Sanlitun campuses
Price: Free
AISB-Hope International Open Day
Join for an exclusive open day at AISB-Hope International. This is a unique opportunity to explore their K5, elementary, Montessori elementary, and secondary school programs.
What To Expect:
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- Tour their beautiful campus
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- Meet their passionate educators and leadership team
- Discover their character development-focused learning approach
- Gain insights into their curriculum and student life
When: May 21, 9.30am-12.30pm
Where: AISB-Hope International
Price: Free
Primary Enrichment Taster Day at BSB Sanlitun
Join The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun for a fun and interactive Cookery School session as part of their Primary Enrichment Taster Day. Let your child explore the joy of cooking in their on-campus student kitchen while learning valuable skills and having fun!
When: May 24,9am-11am
Where: BSB Sanlitun
Price: Free
Images: Pexels, Courtesy of the organizers
