Making fun plans for the family? Here are our picks for kid-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 to be added).

The First-Ever River BBQ Fest at Langyuan Station

The first-ever River BBQ Fest is coming to the capital! It’ll be taking place at Langyuan Station from Sep 19 to Sep 21. This year for Langyuan Station’s 7th Food Fest, our sister brand the Beijinger is switching things up from previous years, which were Belt & Road-themed, and instead embracing the smoky delight of all things barbecued!

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!

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! Early bird tickets are now available for purchase. Scan the QR code in the poster below.

Where: Langyuan Station
When: Sep 19 (Friday) from 4pm to 9pm and Sep 20-21 (Saturday-Sunday) from 11am to 9pm
Price: RMB 19.9 (standard early bird ticket), RMB 29.9 (door ticket)

Leadership Talk Series: Parallel Journeys – 45 Years of Building Health & Community in China

Join Roberta Lipson,  International School of Beijing (ISB) alumni parent and founder of United Family Healthcare, for an insightful talk at ISB. Discover how she built a successful healthcare company, the importance of global partnerships, and the connection between healthcare, education and community over 45 years.

Where: International School of Beijing
When: Sep 18 (Thursday) from 3.30pm to 5pm
Price: Free

Beijing AIDI Campus Tour

Beijing AIDI School warmly invites parents and their children to join a campus tour and experience the school firsthand. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the beautiful grounds, meet their dedicated staff and gain insights into the different programs available across grade levels. Parents can also connect with one another, share experiences and discuss the journey of choosing the right education for their children.

Where: Beijing AIDI School
When: Sep 20 (Saturday) from 2pm to 5pm
Price: Free

Beijing Sixes Cricket

Hosted by the Beijing Ducks Cricket Club, the Beijing Sixes returns for its 2025 edition bigger and better than ever before, with eight local teams battling it out on the Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) oval for this year’s bragging rights.

In addition to the adult tournament, there will also be a youth tournament in the morning. All abilities and ages from 7 to 17 years old are welcome to join in the fun.

The Swan Pub will be providing food and drinks throughout the day. Seating may be limited on the day so pack your picnic blankets and fishing chairs!

Where: Dulwich College Beijing
When: Sep 21 (Sunday) from 8am to 6pm
Price: Free (spectators), RMB 50 (youth tourney entry), RMB 100 (adult individual player space)

Duckling Discovery Days for 2-3 Year Olds

Joyful learning starts at a young age. Discover this with your kids at Dulwich College Beijing (DCB)’s Duckling Discovery Days as they welcome prospective families and students aged 2-3 to its on-campus event. Grab this opportunity for your child to play, grow and make friends in the school’s world-class spaces.

Contact DCB now to find out all the exciting details. Scan the QR code in the poster to register for the event.

Where: Dulwich College Beijing
When: Sep 22, Oct 27, Nov 10 and 24 (all Mondays) from 8.45am to 10.30am
Price: Free

Jazzy Preschool Baby Group

Jazzy Preschool, a trilingual English, French and Chinese kindergarten,  is delighted to invite you to their Baby Group for children aged 0-3 years! Go and enjoy parent-child bonding activities led by their 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.
• Learn more about their trilingual education and curriculum.

Where: Jazzy Preschool
When: Sep 24 (Wednesday) from 10am-noon
Price: Free

Dulwich College Beijing Senior School Open Day

Discover how Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) students excel academically while also pursuing their passions. DCB welcomes prospective families and students in Senior School (aged 11-17) to its on-campus open day.

Scan the below QR code to register for the event.

Where: Dulwich College Beijing
When: Sep 25 (Thursday) from 9am-noon
Price: Free

“Love is Around” International Music Festival

Join the “Love is Around” International Music Festival, a day of music, food and community fun on Sep 27 from 3pm to 8.30pm at the South Lawn of Dynasty Garden on Yuyang Lu in Shunyi. Get involved as a co-host, sponsor, vendor or performer, and enjoy live music, international bites, a global market, family activities and charity exhibition. Join and help build something beautiful together!

Where: Dynasty Garden Tennis Court
When: Sep 27 (Saturday) from 2pm to 8.30pm (performances start at 3pm)
Price: Free

Scares @ Universal

Universal Beijing Resort is bringing back its Scares @ Universal event from now 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.

Where: Universal Beijing Resort
When: Daily until Nov 2 from 10am to 11pm
Price: Starts at RMB 270

YCIS Beijing Weekly School Tours – Every Wednesday

Yew Chung International School 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 their vibrant campus.

Where: Yew Chung International School Beijing
When: Every Wednesday from 9.30am to 11am
Price: Free

MAMA Moove in the Park

Join MAMA Workout in the Park every Friday from 10.30am to 11.45am at Chaoyang Park West. A fun, full-body workout designed to be postpartum safe – with or without your baby. Stay active, connect with other moms and enjoy the fresh air. Don’t forget to bring your own mat. Scan to join today!

Where: Chaoyang Park West
When: Every Friday from 10.30am to 11.45am
Price: RMB 118

Did we miss any upcoming family-friendly event worth attending? Let us know in the comments below!

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