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Beijing’s Best Covid-Safe Family Events Jan 29-31

Anna Pellegrin Hartley — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 03:00:11 +0000

This week we’re mixing it up a bit: as well as a range of fun family-friendly events that you can attend virtually from around the world, we’ve also included some carefully selected small, in-person events so you and your family remain safe during this time of increased COVID security measures.

As always, click the link in the event title or scan the QR codes for further details and ticketing info.

Friday, Jan 29

CISB’s TEDxYouth – Purpose of Life

Here’s a fantastic way to start your weekend: this Friday afternoon, the Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) is hosting a TEDxYouth event featuring presentations by three special guest speakers, as well as five CISB middle and high school students. The subject of this year’s event is ‘Purpose of Life’, and will be streamed live around China and around the world. If you and the kids can’t make it to either the live event on campus, or the live webinar, it will also be featured on the TED official channel and on the school website after it’s completed.

4-6pm. The Canadian International School of Beijing, and online. Free

Saturday, Jan 30

First Aid Training Focus on Children

Have you been meaning to brush up on your first aid skills, and haven’t gotten around to it? Perhaps now is the time: on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend, International Medical Center Beijing will hold a First Aid courses specifically about child safety. This 3-hour course is suitable for parents, grandparents, teachers, pretty much anyone who comes into contact with kids. On Saturday, the course will be taught in English, and on Sunday in Chinese.

9am-12 noon. IMC. RMB 500.

Longqingxia Ice Festival and Tang Dynasty Caves

Saturday is a big one for the Beijing Hikers: they’ve got three separate hikes planned, including one along the White River and another in the west of Beijing, but this one is particularly great for kids and families and as you’ll be spending lots of time outdoors, quite covid-safe. First, the group will visit a series of marvelous inter-connected cave homes that were created sometime between 618-907AD, then stop for an early dinner at a countryside restaurant, before continuing on to the Longqingxia Ice Festival, which is sometimes referred to as a ‘mini Harbin Ice Festival’ to take in the spectacular ice sculptures and light displays. This is an easy day trip, suitable for little kids, although not stroller-friendly.

11am departure. Pickup from Liangmaqiao and Lido. RMB 500 / RMB 450 for members, RMB 250 for under 12s

“From as young an age as possible, our children need to understand that when the branch breaks they can trust their wings”. That’s the ethos over at Resilient Kids, a UK based organization centered around helping children develop resilience in their lives. This wellness session is specifically designed for kids 8-10 years old, and will touch on how to overcome fears and anxiety, develop a ‘can-do attitude’, a growth mindset and so much more in a safe and welcoming environment. Kids from all over the world regularly attend, and parents are welcome to sit in with their child in the beginning if they are feeling anxious or shy.

5pm Beijing time. From RMB 80 (£8.92)

Sunday, Jan 31

“Maths on Toast” Number Character Storytelling Family Session

Yumm… this event brings a new meaning to the term “number crunching”! Hosted by the Brent Culture service, in London, this fun “maths on toast” family event is a great way to encourage a positive and creative relationship with math in your family. Sign up, and you’ll and the kids will be invited to create your own number character, as part of the British National Storytelling Week. Now we’re not completely sure what a number character is, but do you remember why 6 was scared? Because 789! See, we’re already getting into the swing of it. This event will be good for kids about 4-12, and their carers.

10.30am Beijing time. Free

Bao Buns 2 Ways Family Friendly Online Cooking Class

We admit it, it does seem a bit odd to join an online cooking class, hosted in the UK, about a fundamental of Chinese cuisine while living in China.. but stay with us! Chinese food has spread all over the world, acquiring wonderful new flavors and local ingredients. Join up for this class with Nonna Chong, and you’ll learn how to make tasty bao buns, in two ways: firstly the familiar twisted dumpling, and secondly as a taco-like vessel for delicious marinated meat. Be sure to sign up early and allow time to get your ingredients prepped.

5.30pm Beijing time. RMB 160 (£18)

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Images: courtesy of the event organizers

Beijing’s Best Family-Friendly Events Dec 11-13

Anna Pellegrin Hartley — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:00:38 +0000

Enjoy the best that Beijing has to offer to families this weekend. As always, click the link in the event title or scan the QR codes for further details and ticketing info.

Friday, Dec 11

Pediatric First-Aid Training at Raffles

Nobody likes to think about bad things happening to their kids, but having up to date pediatric first-aid training could literally save a life one day. At this Friday’s training session at Raffles Medical, participants will learn how to respond to a wide range of incidents, including cardiac arrests, burns, choking, fever, and stings. The training will be led by Dr. Jennifer Caroline Chishol, who specializes in family medicine and emergency medicine and is also ALS certificated. All participants will receive a Raffles Medical Certificate and a pediatric first-aid booklet.

9am-1pm. Raffles Medical Center. RMB 560.

Saturday, Dec 12

Fit Bump with Alessia, Camila & Lainy

Three Beijing moms, friends, and professionals with a diverse range of fitness and wellness expertise will join forces to give expecting mothers a morning of connection, wellness, and fun. The morning will include dancing with Alessia, strength training with Camila, and after a tasty coffee break by Moka Bros, conclude with a prenatal yoga class with Lainey.

9am-12pm. Destination Multiculture Center. RMB 300 1 mom / RMB 500 2 moms

Mindful Mothers Present：Motivate Yourself With Radical Self-Care

This Saturday is all about moms, with this second event by the Beijing Mindfulness Center focussing on self-care, and discuss how modern women can use mindfulness to help balance the many roles they may be juggling: as parents, partners, friends, women, daughters, and careerwomen. The session is free and will serve as an introduction to an optional 8-week course that delves even deeper into these same important topics.

10am-12pm. Beijing Mindfulness Center. Free

The Hutong’s Winter Fayre

With a “warm winter” theme, The Hutong once again opens its doors to local vendors and neighboring families alike. Find everything from chocolates to jewelry to postcards, and a special mulled wine. If you’ve never attended a Winter Fayre at the Hutong’s gorgeous courtyard space, then now is the time. Plus, our sister site the Beijinger is a sponsor!

11am-6pm. The Hutong. Free entry

Rumble in the Jumble Vintage Christmas Bazaar

Secondhand, handmade, and vintage specialties abound at this cool bazaar at Chez Soi, just opposite the Gongti Stadium site. Come along to peruse a huge range of one-of-a-kind decor, tasty food items, and gifts, and don’t forget to pop by our very own beijingkids table to add to our gratitude tree or grab another special treat. We can’t wait to see you!

12-6pm. Chez Soi. Free entry

Christmas Art Market at El Nido

Running on both Saturday and Sunday, the El Nido Christmas Art Market is a great opportunity to get your hands on some local art, like zines, prints, and posters. Everything you’ll need for Christmas, and there will be different stalls on both days, so it’s a great opportunity to check out the diverse local arts scene.

1-7pm. El Nido. Free entry.

Sunday, Dec 13

Moka Bros’ Christmas Craft for Kids

Half the fun of the Christmas season is making crafts and preparing the house, don’t you think? This Sunday, Moka Bros are hosting special kids crafting afternoon with local artist and CAFA student Blanca Rosa. Well known in the arts community, she runs kids’ art classes at M Woods Art Gallery, embassies, and online, and has a bucketload of experience working with little ones. The Christmas crafts will be adapted to the age of the kids, but there are only 10 spots available so if you’re interested in signing up, don’t delay.

“Behind these Walls” Theatrical Experience

This Sunday, talented students from Grade 2 to 11 at Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy (CKWA) are putting on a performance of ‘Behind These Walls’, a story about a group of students who have to work together to save their beloved school. In the process, the students discover the importance of teamwork and highlight the school’s core values – courage, kindness, wisdom, and adaptability. Narrated by a group of rapping street dancers, it looks to be a fantastic show for all ages.

11am. CKWA Arts Center. Free.

Need to keep the kids occupied over winter? Take look at these Beijing Camps for Dec 2020 – Jan 2021

Images: Courtesy of the event organizers, Pexels