Making fun plans for the family over the combined Golden Week and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays? Here are our picks for kid-friendly happenings in Beijing for the next two weeks 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).
Bonus: We’re also listing all the upcoming open houses for schools. Scroll to the bottom for the list.
Epic Martial Arts & Stunt Camp
Both girls and boys are welcome to join this kids’ martial arts, light saber and real stunt skills training camp to be taught by Coach Alex, a professional wushu and stunt actor from France who has over 30 years of experience under his belt.
Where: Jinxiuyuan (Sanlitun)
When: Oct 1-5 (Wed-Sun) from 9am to noon (daily)
Price: Starts at RMB 2,000
WeChat: alexxjian (English) / emmazhenzhen (Chinese)
Shangri-La Beijing FUNtastic Growth Program
Join Shangri-La Beijing for a two-day family experience filled with cultural discovery and fun! Highlights include making mooncakes, DIY Song dynasty brocade crafts, agility training, family Zumba, swimming and an intangible heritage cloisonné enamel workshop.
Packages start at RMB 1,088, including deluxe room stay, breakfast and kids’ lunch. Book now for an unforgettable holiday!
Where: Shangri-la Beijing Hotel
When: Oct 4-5 (Sat-Sun)
Price: Starts at RMB 1,088
Kids’ Club: Hike Along the White River
In this kids’ hike version, the Beijing Hikers will take it slow with several extended stops for paddling and finding frogs, plus plenty of time to pick out a nice stick or two. Expect to come back home quite late.
You’ll get to see the running river, leafy green trees by the riverside, impressive tall and steep cliffs made from massive slabs of rock and boulders, and hopefully the local family of herons that nests high up in the cliffs.
Where: Contact organizers for meet-up location details
When: Oct 5 (Sun) from 8am to late
Price: Starts at RMB 240
WeChat: BeijingHikers北京爱山
YCIS Beijing’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
Three decades of excellence, growth, and countless cherished memories – Yew Chung International School (YCIS) Beijing is absolutely delighted to invite its alumni community back to their alma mater to celebrate YCIS Beijing’s 30th Anniversary!
The school promises attendees a truly memorable day, filled with an exciting programme, opportunities to reconnect with old friends and beloved faculty, and a chance to reminisce about formative years within their vibrant community.
Where: Yew Chung International School Beijing
When: Oct 10 (Fri) from 9am to 5pm
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
Little Learners at BSB Shunyi on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Join the Little Learners program at The British School of Beijing, Shunyi, starting Oct 14. Designed for children from birth to 3 years old, this program encourages socialization, eases the transition into school and inspires a lifelong love of learning through purposeful play.
Foreign passport holders only. Scan the QR code to register.
Where: The British School of Beijing, Shunyi
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 10.30pm
Price: Free
MAMA Moove in the Park on Fridays
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
Upcoming School Open Houses:
It’s open house season again, and these schools are opening their doors to give prospective parents and students a chance to take a peek at what they do best – teach their academic body, show off their facilities and meet their awesome educators.
THISDL All-Grade Open Day 2025
Join the Tsinghua International School Daoxiang Lake (THISDL) for their All-Grade Open Day. Experience immersive trial classes, hear their educational vision and explore their campus through guided tours. Q&A sessions will be available to plan your child’s future with them. Scan the QR code to register today!
Where: Tsinghua International School Daoxiang Lake
When: Oct 12 (Sun) from 9am to noon
Price: Free
Early Years Open Morning at BSB Sanlitun
The British School of Beijing (BSB), Sanlitun is opening doors and inviting everyone to join them to see their wonderful school in action. The school offers children and their families a world class education in a warm and welcoming community – so go and see for yourself!
Where: The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun
When: Oct 15 (Wed) from 9am to 11.30am
Price: Free
DCB DUCKS Open Day
Give your child the best start in their newly renovated and state-of-the-art facilities. Join Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) as they welcome prospective families and students age 3-6 to their on-campus open day.
Where: Dulwich College Beijing
When: Oct 18 (Sat) from 9am to noon
Price: Free
Open Day at YCIS Yizhuang
Participate at Yew Chung International School (YCIS) Yizhuang’s inaugural “Open Day & Demo Class” event, where you and your kids can explore the allure and boundless possibilities of education. Here, children will experience the joy and challenges of bilingual classes.
Students from the ECE to the Primary will receive a set of “Chinese Enlightenment Tales,” while students applying to the Secondary on the day can enjoy a complimentary international standardized assessment. Parents will have the opportunity to engage in face-to-face discussions with the school’s educational management team, gaining a deeper understanding of their educational philosophy and experiencing the unique charm of their international campus through a campus tour.
Where: Yew Chung International School Yizhuang
When: Oct 18 (Sat) from 9.30am to noon
Price: Free
Open House at Ivy Academy Sanyuanqiao
Ivy Academy’s Sanyuanqiao Campus is located in the high-end residential area of the Northeast Third Ring Road in Beijing and has a safe, serene environment. In addition to the nine learning centers based on the multiple intelligences theory, the campus is equipped with a multi-function hall, a small theater, a STEAM classroom, an art classroom, a creative art space, a reading library, a lending library, and a music classroom to satisfy student curiosity.
Join their open houses for the 2026-2027 school year to get your questions answered about kindergarten selection.
Where: Ivy Academy Sanyuanqiao Campus
When: Oct 18 (Sat) from 9.30am to noon
Price: Free
Open Classroom at the Swiss School in Beijing
The Swiss School in Beijing is opening their classrooms again! Discover the Swiss School’s campus on the Western Academy of Beijing (WAB) grounds. Small, multi-age classes create a family-like atmosphere that fosters individual learning. Their curriculum follows German-speaking Switzerland, with immersive English from kindergarten, structured English lessons from Grade 2 and Chinese completing the program.
Where: Swiss School in Beijing (inside WAB)
When: Oct 20 (Mon) from 10am to noon
Price: Free
Dulwich College Beijing Junior School Open Day
Discover how Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) students excel academically while also pursuing their passions. DCB welcomes prospective families and students in Junior School (aged 8-13) to its on-campus open day.
Scan the below QR code to register for the event.
Where: Dulwich College Beijing
When: Oct 25 (Sat) from 9am to noon
Price: Free
HD Beijing Open Days
Haide (HD) Beijing School has two upcoming open days: one for Middle School and another for Primary School. Make sure to scan the QR code for more details.
Where: Haide Beijing School
When: Oct 25 for Middle School and Nov 1 for Primary School (both Sat) from 9am
Price: Free
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 their 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: Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 24 (all Mon) from 8.45am to 10.30am
Price: Free
Join ISB’s Fall Open House
The International School of Beijing (ISB) is welcoming parents and students for a morning of discovery and connection. Take a closer look at the school’s Early Years and Elementary programs as you explore their learning spaces, hear from teachers and students, and meet members of the leadership team. This is your chance to take a glimpse of life at ISB!
Where: International School of Beijing
When: Nov 8 (Sat) from 9am to 11am (for Early Years and Elementary School) and 12.30pm to 2.30pm (for Middle School/High School)
Price: Free
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
Did we miss any upcoming family-friendly event worth attending? Let us know in the comments below!
Images: Photo by RDNE Stock (via pexels.com), courtesy of organizers
