Golden Week is almsot over! If you are staying put this year, never fear because there are plenty of fantastic activities for you and your family to enjoy. As always, click the link in the event title for further details and ticketing info.

Thursday, Oct 8

Hutong Tour by Bespoke Beijing

If your eyes widened at the previous image, then this tour is definitely for you. One of the most beloved tours in the Bespoke Beijing calendar, the Hutong Tour takes visitors through some of the city’s oldest and most historic hutong neighborhoods. Starting with a special performance at the Drum Tower, visiting a private museum collection of 20th-century artifacts (including vintage kids toys), and stopping by to visit Mr. Liu, cricket-trainer extraordinaire, this tour is great fun for all ages and especially suited to newcomers. 

1.30-4.30pm. Drum Tower. RMB 450

Friday, Oct 9

YCIS Beijing to celebrate a quarter-century of innovation and excellence.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS). Exciting events and activities are planned for our school community to celebrate this landmark event on Friday, Oct 9 at their Honglingjin campus. Since its establishment, the school has evolved significantly but at its core, its values have remained unchanged.

YCIS Beijing is part of a network of schools founded in 1932 in Hong Kong by Madam Tsang Chor-hang, an ardent educator. When she founded the school at the young age of 16 her vision was guided by her values and principles as she sought to offer students a global perspective and to stretch education beyond classroom walls.

Click here to learn more.

9am-4pm. Qianmen Kitchen by BSK. RMB 150.

Saturday, Oct 10 – Monday, Oct 12

Celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving at LAD, Imported Turkeys’ Home Delivery

Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for RMB 219 per adult and RMB 179 for children at Lily’s American Diner (LAD) Sanlitun restaurant.

For those wanting to enjoy dinner at home with friends and family, LAD delivers whole roasted imported turkeys for RMB 139/kg. Sides are 35 RMB per person and include homemade stuffing, mashed potato, sweet potato, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and gravy. They’re also offering the following pies at special pricing for your enjoyment: Apple Pie / Pumpkin Pie 8 inch for RMB 129 each.

JOE 131 4642 7090

Saturday, Oct 10 – Nov 8

2020 Chongqing Happy Valley

A lot of the haunts look pretty scary for kids, but they do have a haunted house that could test the frightful limits for slightly older kids. Even if they’re too spooked to walk through the haunted doors, the ambiance at Happy Valley’s Halloween is enough to make any family spooked!

Order tickets at the QR code before October 9 and only pay RMB 49.9, valid for one day use between October 10 – 16.

Wuji Beilu, Dongsihuan Lu 东四环路小武基北路, 6738 9898, http://bj.happyvalley.cn/, RMB 300 per day

Save the date! The 2020 JingKids International School Expo (JISE) is coming Oct 24 

With over 80 international schools in attendance, educational forums given by both parents and experts, activities for bourgeoning student entrepreneurs, and much much more, the Jingkids International School Expo (JISE) 2020 is something you can’t miss out on this coming October 24-25 at Beijing Renaissance Capital Hotel.

Attendance is free for all prospective parents, family members, and students. It’s the perfect opportunity to really get to know schools on a one-on-one basis before making decisions on your child’s education. Click here to register in advance to attend this year’s JISE.

KEEP READING: 5,000+ Families Search for the Perfect School at JISE, Oct 24 – 25

Images: courtesy of event organizers

It isn’t too late to come check out our 11th Annual beijingkids Halloween Costume Party at the Canadian International School of Beijing today! Here is some photographic evidence of all of the fun that was had yesterday to help coax you into our haunted school of terror.

We couldn’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon than dressing you and your kids up and going straight over to CISB for a little haunted Halloween fun, and this event is bigger and creepier than ever before.

We have plenty going on throughout this weekend-long party to keep things terrifyingly fun, starting with our massive haunted house. It will be the biggest and most age-appropriately terrifying haunted house in the city. With prizes from our treasure hunt, Halloween themed games, and other fun and scary things lurking around every corner, you’ll love how we transform CISB to completely embody the ghoulish characteristics of this hallowed holiday.

This year we also be collaborated with an army of dinosaurs to keep things lively. 10 breakdancing tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs will be doing the “Monster Mash” and taking the party to uncharted and more jurassic territories. They are a fun bunch, and we’re pretty sure that they have been genetically modified to only eat pizza and candy, so everyone at the party will be safe.

Need more info about the party or wish to purchase tickets (RMB 150 adults, RMB 250 kids)? Extract the QR code above to reserve your spot for Sunday’s afternoon session (2-4pm). We hope you are ready for this action packed weekend of screams and Halloween themed fun!

Photos: Uni You

Here’s some great ways you can celebrate Halloween with the whole family when that time rolls around later this month. With a little of everything here to choose from make sure to keep checking back with us as this list grows and grows into an unruly beast of tricks and treats!

Beijingkids 11th Halloween Costume Party, Oct 28-29

All ages. Join beijingkids for a delightfully ghoulish Halloween extravaganza at the Canadian International School of Beijing. Expect both tricks and treats, eye of newt and toad-stills and other essential ingredients needed for a fun All Hallow’s Eve. This year, we’ve gone all out with a massive 300SQM haunted house, an interactive giant dinosaur army, a zombie themed Nerf Gun fight and imported Halloween candies for all.
We’re also offering a professional framed portrait of your child and other exciting Halloween-themed games and craft projects. Click here, email events@truerun.com or call 010-5941 3184 for all of the essential information and to buy tickets.

Scary & Fun Halloween Sunday Brunch, Oct 29 from 11:30 to 15:00

All ages. It’s time for something spooky! Come with your family and friends and have a fun-filled Halloween brunch at the Hilton Beijing Capital Airport! Halloween Brunch will be held at their 360°restaurant, which will be decked out in a holiday theme that is sure to put you in the right mood. They will be offering roasted Australian beef rib, lobster with mushroom, roasted sea bass, and other around the world entrées, along with a wide choice of imported wines and champagne. Also save room for their “bloody” dessert! Then if you dare journey into their very own haunted house located in the hotel’s grand ballroom.  A costume contest will also be held, and the winning prize will be a free Halloween brunch for two. Kids can also enjoy trick-or-treating, which will be set up with special treats and prizes to be given away. RMB 468 for adults (includes brunch as well as champagne, wines, beers and soft drinks), RMB 234 for children 6-12, free for children under 6. All prices are subject to 15% service charge. Hilton Beijing Capital Airport (6450 4788/6458 8888) 

Halloween Craft Box

All ages. Rather stay in and get creative together with your kids? Order a KingdomKids Halloween Craft Box. Whether it be a bunch of daddy long leg spiders, a haunted house, or a scary pumpkin, you will find everything you need to create fun decorations with a fantastic variety of Halloween themed patterns and colors! Pipe cleaners, string, lanterns, straws, ribbon and all sorts of materials to play with. To place an order, contact kingdomkidschina@ or WeChat: Gemma

Halloween Themed Origami class, Oct 27^th & 29^th

Kids 4 and older. Although the ancient Japanese art of paper folding doesn’t necessarily scream “Halloween,” it’s a fun wholesome activity at only RMB 70 a head. The “Origami Jack-O-Lantern” classes are still available. River Garden (裕京花园）on the 27th 4.30-5.30pm or at Riviera（香江花园）on the 29th, 1-2pm. Please sign up ASAP on Wechat (WeChat ID: happiesttomoko) to ensure their will be enough space for your kids.

Light Party, Oct 28

All ages. Join the Congregation of the Good Shepherd for a light party with games, food and dancing. Suitable for families with kids aged 1-8 years. Please come in dress in non-scary costumes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP by emailing cogs@fastmail.fm with your name and number of children.

Halloween Family Fun at Chapter, Oct 31

All ages. A family friendly Halloween at Chapter, focused less on fright and more on fun. Bring the whole family for our always sumptuous full dinner buffer and indulge in a fine selection of Halloween themed desserts created by our inspired pastry team. RMB 368+15% per person. 6-9:30pm. To make reservations, contact The Conrad at 6584 6270.

The new Beijing-based horror film The House That Never Dies (Jingcheng No. 81) is bringing visitors, cos players, and ghost enthusiasts from around Beijing to a French Baroque-style mansion that is apparently the inspiration behind the movie. The film is currently third at the box office, behind Tiny Times 3 and Transformers 4.

As legend has it, the abandoned and dilapidated estate is haunted by the mistress of a Kuomintang official who hung herself there after he abandoned Beijing following the Communist victory in 1949.

Since last week the release of the new film has driven the number of visitors to upwards of 500 people per day to explore its spooky corridors and resulting in some safety concerns for the groundskeepers.

Church officials from the Beijing diocese, who are in control of the property disagree with the haunted history of the mansion, stating that it was originally developed as a Chinese language school for foreign missionaries, diplomats, and businessmen. Historians on the other hand state that the building was constructed for the French manager of a railroad company operating in Beijing in 1910.

Regardless, the mystery of its origins and the decayed state of this mansion makes it the perfect backdrop for horror fantasy aficionados and until the space is officially closed off to the public for renovation, wanna be ghouls and vampires will keep on coming for a thin slice of paranormal activity.

This post first appeared on thebeijinger.com on July 23, 2014.

Photos: The Beijinger