This year’s Easter Sunday falls on April 21, and this holiday weekend for the family will be made more fun courtesy of various brunches and egg hunts happening in various locations in the city. So bring a basket because this is the time to put all those Easter eggs together!

Please note that readers should confirm with each organizer if events are canceled or scheduled as planned.

Easter Specials at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, Apr 16-21
Kempi Deli, Via Roma and Signature’s Restaurant are holding special events and packages for the family this Easter. Kempi Deli has new and “eggciting” packages, perfect for Easter gifts. Stop by Saturday’s special Easter brunch at Signature’s Restaurant for open-kitchen meat favorites, free-flow drinks offers, dessert stations and live DJ. And on Easter Sunday, spend the morning at Via Roma’s Little Italy Family Buffet where kids can take part in the traditional Easter egg hunt and enjoy the kids’ playground area. Live music, Italian Easter dishes, and a great dessert station will be available all throughout the event.

All ages. Prices vary. 7am-10pm. Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center.

Decorate Easter Eggs at Domain, Apr 20
Are your little ones getting excited about Easter? Take them for a special treat at Domain and have them paint edible Easter eggs, courtesy of Domain’s pastry chef. All you need is your child and some imagination!

All ages. RMB 248. For more information or to register, visit this page. 10.30am-3pm. Domain.

Weekend Easter Brunch at Kerry’s Kitchen, Apr 20-21
Celebrate the Easter weekend with Kerry’s Kitchen, which will curate a range of culinary classics, fun family activities, and games such as egg painting, egg hunting and more. The buffet will feature favorites such as Oven-Roasted Lamb, Sweet-Hot Plum-Glazed Ham, and Hot Cross Buns.

All ages. RMB 418 per person, RMB 209 per child. Noon-3.30pm. Kerry’s Kitchen. (8565 2088)

Egg-Citing Easter Party at Kerry Hotel Beijing, Apr 21
Spend a productive family day taking part in fun activities such as egg painting, egg hunting, face painting, cupcake making, family games, family photoshoots and more at Kerry Hotel Beijing. Other entertainment such as arcade machines, dance performances, and JiaBao’s appearance will keep your little ones happily occupied. Food and drinks are also on sale. Make it a day to remember and add on access to Adventure Zone where your child can continue to play on the giant slides, obstacle courses, ball pit and more.

All ages. RMB 388. 9.30am-5pm. Kerry Hotel Beijing. (6561 8833)

Mosto Easter Brunch, Apr 21
Celebrate Easter Sunday at Mosto with a classic brunch spread full of your Easter goodies. Think of blueberry pancakes with crispy bacon and ricotta cheese, juicy Wagyu beef cheeseburger with house fries and Eggs Benedict topped with heavenly béarnaise sauce! Mosto has also got festivities for the kids too, with an Easter egg decorating to all of the little ones so they can do some creative fun while adults feast on Easter brunch.

All ages. Prices vary. 11am-3pm. Mosto.

Easter Brunch Special at Latina, Apr 21
Easter is about coming together with family and friends, treating yourself to good food and drinks! Celebrate your holidays with Latina and enjoy great food in a welcoming setting, live music with a unique Brazilian twist, all you can eat and all you can drink options. Brunch guests will also enjoy complimentary fun-filled children’s activities, including Easter egg hunts, face painting, clowns and egg painting. Easter brunch includes a special buffet, from appetizers to desserts; the menu features the first hints of spring.

All ages. RMB 266. 11am-3.30pm. Latina. (RSVP: 8531 5287)

Bunnies Abound at Chapter This Easter, Apr 21
This lovely Easter affair for family and friends at Chapter will wow not only the little ones with special egg gifts and creative Rabbit art but also the adults with a seasonal and traditional buffet heaped with savory and sweet delights with free flow of wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Stand out Easter favorites will fill the buffet to overflowing.

All ages. RMB 328 per person + 15% surcharge (price includes free flow of wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea). 11am-2.30pm. Chapter. (RSVP: 6584 6270)

Live Jazz Easter Sunday Brunch and Egg Hunt at Brickyard Retreat, Apr 21
A decadent live jazz brunch and egg hunt will take place in the fabulous Great Wall view gardens at The Brickyard Retreat Center. Packages are available for those who’d like to stay there the night before, waking up to an Easter Sunday sunrise in the fresh country air.

All ages. RMB 268 (adults), RMB 138 (children). 11.30am-4pm. The Brickyard Retreat Center. (info@brickyardatmutianyu.com)

Moka Bros Eggcellent Easter Egg Decorating, Apr 21
Moka Bros Solana invites everyone to celebrate Easter Sunday with an “eggcellent” Easter Egg Decorating Party! Easter pros and first-time egg decorators alike are welcome while Moka staff will be on hand to help! While you get in the Easter Egg decorating groove, sip on a smoothie as all medium-size smoothies will be buy-one-get-one-free from noon to 3pm.

All ages. Noon-5pm. Moka Bros Solana.

The SLab Collabs: Easter Egg Hunt at That’s Mandarin, Apr 21
This Easter, The SLab collaborates with Palette and That’s Mandarin to put on a treasure hunt for kids ages 8-12.
Complete crafting activities, Easter egg hunts, and games to win a basket of goodies. Families are welcome to That’s Mandarin anytime from 2-4pm to take part in the treasure hunt. There is no time limit to the hunt and each participant can begin as soon as they have registered. Tasks include problem-solving questions which are best suited for participants ages 8-12, and parents are not allowed to take part in the hunt!

Ages 8-12. RMB 99. 2-6pm. That’s Mandarin. (RSVP: Chloe Zhang 8448 9799)

If you have an upcoming family-friendly event that you want to be included in our listings, let us know by submitting event information here. Please note that readers should confirm with each organizer if events are canceled or scheduled as planned. For more events that may not be included in this list, please check our Events page. 

Photos: Courtesy of event organizers

Celebrate at Café Swiss, Swissotel Beijing, 6.30-9.30pm
RMB 520 per couple (fine dining, including chocolate, rose, and two welcome drinks)

Take your loved one to a night of romance with an exquisite and memorable Valentine’s Dinner at Café Swiss. Their chef and his culinary team prepare a five-course Valentine’s western set menu, while Swiss Deli special design chocolate and gifts let you express your affection and enjoy the occasion. RMB 130 for a Valentine’s Heart Cake, RMB 48 for a Valentine’s Heart Chocolate Box. (The price includes 10 percent service charge and 6 percent value-added tax). Swissotel Beijing. (6553 2288-2127, restaurant.beijing@swissotel.com)

Treasure Your Love @ Kerry’s Kitchen, 5.30-10.30pm
RMB 338 (buffet per person), RMB 1,588 (set menu per couple)

Kerry’s Kitchen has got you and your loved ones covered this Valentine’s Day. Couples can dine to their heart’s delight at Kerry’s love-filled buffet dinner while being serenaded by melodious saxophone music. Or opt for an intimate candlelight four-course set dinner with our platter options that come with a bottle of Rose Sparkling Wine. Couples also stand a chance to win a rose-gold pendant set from ZHAO Fortune Cookie Collection. Kerry’s Kitchen. (8565 2088)

Sizzling Romance at RED BOWL, 5.30-10.30pm
RMB 688 (hot pot dinner per person, including free-flow of appetizers and hot pot ingredients)

Turn up the heat on your romance with a sizzling hot pot dinner filled with premium ingredients and perfect for sharing at dynamic dining spot RED BOWL. Start your enticing evening with mouthwatering appetizers like Poached Chicken with Peanut, Sesame and Spicy Sauce; Sichuan Pickled Vegetable; and Spiced Duck Liver before creating your very own hot pot sensation with free-flowing specialty seafood like Argentina shrimp, Dalian scallop, and king crab leg, and meats like Australian wagyu M6-7 brisket, Australian boneless beef short rib and New Zealand lamb chop. Unlimited fresh vegetables like local sagebrush, Chinese baby cabbage, daikon, and organic sweet corn add to the fabulous flavor, while RED BOWL’s signature ingredients like spicy venison, egg dumplings, and crab roe tofu packets, along with their hand cut noodles and freshly rolled dumplings ensure each bite is a tantalizing treat. Rosewood Beijing.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet, from 7pm
RMB 998 (per couple)

Treat that special someone this Valentine’s Day with a dinner buffet at the N’Joy Restaurant in the Nuo Hotel. The buffet features free-flowing red, white and sparkling rose wine and beer, plus a range of delectable dishes and candle-lit culinary romance. (5926 8888 for reservations). N’Joy.

Valentine’s Mountain Escape
RMB 2,188 (for two people)

The Brickyard Retreat Center is offering a special rate of RMB 2,188 that includes private transfers from/to Beijing for two people, a superior queen Great Wall view room, a complimentary bottle of imported sparkling wine, breakfast for two in the Lodge, and two 60-minute Chinese massages. As a guest, you’ll have full privileges to soak in the Great Wall view jacuzzi as well as enjoy the Garden and Health Center. View details and book online here. The Brickyard Retreat Center at Mutianyu Great Wall.

Valentines Acroyoga, 7-8pm
RMB 200 (per couple)

Bring partners, lovers, or friends for this loving workshop through the art of AcroYoga. All levels of yoga experience are welcome. Enjoy chocolates afterward! Scan the QR code below to register. B Active Fitness Dongzhimen.

Photos: kdzwonek via Pixabay; courtesy of Swissotel Beijing, Kerry’s Kitchen, Rosewood Beijing, The Brickyard Retreat Center

Dine and Countdown (Dec 31)

New Year’s Eve Full Buffet Dinner at Feast (Food by EAST)
RMB 488 per person. 5.30-10pm.

All ages. Feast (Food by EAST) has prepared lavish holiday selections, which include your favorite seafood, whole roast turkeys, hams and cuts of meat hot and delicious from the oven, great desserts and much more. Gather loved ones and friends to celebrate New Year’s and welcome 2018 at EAST. Free-flow soft drinks, coffee, tea, beer, house wine and sparkling wine are included or indulge in our Möet & Chandon Champagne package for an additional RMB 198 per person. Feast (Food by EAST). (8414 9888)

New Year’s Eve at Kerry’s Kitchen
RMB 498 per person / RMB 798 per person for additional beverage and champagne package. 5.30-11pm

All ages. Complete your New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner with lavish choices of seafood on ice, sashimi and sushi, Asian and Western mains, roasts, meats, desserts and more. The Savor Latino Band comprising of musicians from New York and Venezuela will perform various types of music such as jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, and ballads to keep everyone entertained. If you are feeling lucky, the grand prize of an accommodation stay at Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai may be yours to win. The dinner also includes access to Adventure Zone for your child. Kerry’s Kitchen (8565 2088)

Let’s Count Down 2018 Together @ Swissôtel Beijing
9pm-1am

Adults. Indulge in the relaxed atmosphere, sipping champagne, and waiting at the Flow Lounge & Bar for the year of 2018 to come. Anyone can choose from French Champagne Moët and Chandon (RMB 688 per bottle) or Sparkling Wine De Bortoli (RMB 288 per bottle). The prices include 10 percent service charge and 6 percent VAT. Swissôtel Beijing – The Flow Lounge & Bar (Call 6553 2288/2107 for reservations)

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Dinner Party @ Modernista
RMB 360 (dinner set per person), RMB 520 (dinner set plus free flow Prosecco per person). 7-10pm

Adults. Everything is ready for one more scrumptious holiday fiesta at 44 Baochao Hutong. Together with the special concerts on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Modernista’s kitchen is also offering a new deliciously tailored NY menu for those looking forward spending this special time with them. Expect real homemade Foie Grass, exquisite Lobster Bisque, and Black Truffle Ravioli on the table, together with lots of sparkling wine and smooth entertainment. Call 136 9142 5744 for reservations. Modernista.

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Jing
RMB 980 (per person). 6.30-10.30pm

Adults. Celebrate the dawn of a new year in chic culinary style at Jing with a celebratory six-course dinner crafted by Chef de Cuisine Julien Cadiou. Inspired by the finest ingredients from around the world, Chef Julien’s culinary celebration features unique creations, such as king crab salad with citrus dressing and oscietra caviar. Australian beef tenderloin is served with truffle mash potato and Perigeux sauce, and black cod is perfectly paired with roasted tiger prawn, organic vegetable, and truffle consommé. A delightful dessert of Champagne mousse with dark chocolate cream and berry gelée sets a joyful scene to kick-start the new year festivities. As the midnight countdown commences, diners can raise a Champagne toast, while enjoying music from a DJ set guaranteed to fill the ambiance at Jing Bar. Served at Jing on 31 December 2017, with two seating at 6.30pm and 8.30pm. Price includes soft drinks and one glass of champagne. To make a reservation, email jingpbj@peninsula.com, or call 6510 6707. All prices are subject to a surcharge. Jing (The Peninsula Beijing).

Celebrate New Year’s Eve @ Fiume
RMB 400 (per person). Starts 6pm

Adults. Fiume offers a five-course set dinner focused on the traditional recipes of Emilia Romagna at RMB 400 (per person) with an optional pairing with 5 Italian wines at RMB 250 (per person). Moreover, a great promotion on Franciacorta, the Best Italian Bubbles, is ongoing all night, together with a-la-carte wines and drinks to turn your Eve in a big festive night. Only 30 seats available. For the detailed menu and inquiries visit www.thegoodfoodgroup.asia or email fiume.beijing@gmail.com or call 6501 9878. Fiume.

New Year Eve at Migas Mercado
RMB 560 (per person). 6pm-2am

Adults. This year Migas Mercado will celebrate its first New Year with some festive, traditional, Mediterranean style New Year dishes: smoked yellowtail, roasted codfish and more! Besides their Mediterranean New Year’s Eve meals, they will also follow Migas’ traditions with plenty of drinks and great music and grapes with the New Year’s Eve countdown! Champagne specials and music from their guest DJ until late. Migas Mercado. (6500 7579, hola@migasbj.com)

Countdown Party – Pirates Night at XIAN
Free admission and includes one welcome drink. Starts 8pm

All ages. The Black Pearl has sailed into XIAN this year and the tropical winds have carried with them a crew of party pirates. Feel the sand between your toes and enjoy our festive Caribbean rum cocktails. So dust off your eye patch and three-pointed hat and do your best Captain Jack Sparrow, let’s sail into 2018 in style at XIAN! Entry is free and includes a welcome drink and unlimited bad pirate jokes. XIAN at EAST Beijing. (8414 9810)

Start 2018 with These Activities

New Year’s Day Rehab Brunch @ Beersmith
RMB 198. 11am-3pm.

All ages. Recover from your New Year’s Eve indulgences with a sumptuous, healthy, and invigorating brunch at Beersmith. Enjoy a spectacular range of salads, seafood, cold cuts, roasted prime seasoned meats Australian rib, lamb, chicken, exquisite cheeses, fruits, and deserts. Sit back and eat along reviving brunch at leisure, at your own pace, at Beersmith. Children 0-6 years old no extra charge, one child per paying adult; children 6-12 years old enjoy 50 percent off. For booking inquiries, call 6505 2277 ext. 6610 or email hellobeijing@hoteljen.com. Beersmith Gastropub.

New Year’s Day Brunch at Kerry’s Kitchen
RMB 488 (per person), RMB 688 (additional beverage package per person). Noon-3.30pm.

All ages. Kerry’s Kitchen’s Refreshing Start 2018 Buffet Brunch is the best way to start the year with an extensive menu of holiday-themed dishes including fresh seafood display, a carving station, salads, along with breakfast favorites and sweet desserts. After a heavy meal, burn off the energy at Adventure Zone, a paradise with interactive games, slides, and play modules for kids to play and create. Kerry’s Kitchen (8565 2088)

New Year’s Day at the Great Wall
RMB 98-198, Noon-9pm

All ages. Come out to Mutianyu and start 2018 with fresh air and blue skies. The Brickyard Retreat Center will be serving a special New Year’s Day supper menu from noon-8pm with live jazz in their cozy lodge from noon-3pm. The Brickyard is an eco retreat with 25 guest rooms located in the foothills of Mutianyu Great Wall. Make it a real getaway and spend the night with us! Lodging guests have full privileges at their outdoor jacuzzi open year round, spa, and gardens. For more information about the menu and book online: https://yoopay.cn/event/newyearsday2018. The Brickyard Retreat Center at Mutianyu Great Wall.  (brickyardatmutianyu.com)

Be Active and Burn Those Holiday Calories Off

Great Wall NYE 2017 Presents: Great Wall Snow Festival (Dec 30-31)
RMB 260 (shuttle bus + festival + ski presale price), other prices available

Kids 12+ and adults. A festival filled with fresh air, blue skies, black runs, and white-hot parties… Great Wall Snow Festival will also see a return of everyone’s favorite activities including: Rave on Snow, Go Skiing, Human Bowling, Snowball Fights, as well as the introduction of Mountainside Bottomless Brunches and Feast’s on the Piste. Day and Night are spent skiing and enjoying music on mountaintop stages. This is regarded by many as The Greatest Mystical and Musical Party on snow in the most unique venue imaginable. Ticket prices: RMB 180 (shuttle bus, festival + ski; early bird), RMB 260 (shuttle bus + festival + ski presale price), RMB 540 (buy 3 get 1 for free – festival + ski); RMB 250 (festival + ski door price). Prices include skiing tickets, skis/snowboard, ski poles, ski boots. For other amenities, visitors will pay for snow clothes (RMB 40), helmet (RMB 25), lockers (RMB 25), and a deposit of RMB 300. To book, visit this page.

Ring in the New Year at Our Cozy Retreat by the Great Wall (Dec 31)
RMB 388 (adults), RMB 188 (kids 4-12), free for kids under 4. 10pm-2am

Kids 4-12, adults. Join The Brickyard Retreat Center for their 9th annual New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance by the Great Wall at Mutianyu. There’s also a special package of RMB 2,888, which Includes private transfers from/to Beijing for two people, New Year’s Eve in a superior queen Great Wall view room, New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and Dance at the Brickyard for two people, and breakfast for two. As a guest you’ll have full privileges to soak in the Great Wall view Jacuzzi as well as enjoy the Garden and Health Center. To view the menu and book online, visit this page.

New Year Holiday’s Tour: Cuandixia Ancient Village Visit (Jan 1)
RMB 550 (includes transportation, entry fee, water, lunch, and guides)

Huanghuacheng-Zhuangdaokou Lakeside Great Wall Hiking (every Sat until Feb 24)
RMB 450 (includes transportation, entry fee, water, lunch, and guides)

Kids 10+ and adults. Explore the unique lakeside Great Wall which is off the beaten path. Walk on both restored and unrestored authentic wild Great Wall: an excellent chance for you to compare and contrast what the wall may have looked like when they were originally finished, and how it looks after about 600 years of exposure to the elements. The hike is fit for family with kids; home-made Chinese lunch at a local farmer’s guest house. Hiking date is every Sat until Feb 24. Meet 8.30 am at Exit B of Tuanjiehu station of Subway Line 10. For more info about the hike or make a reservation, visit  http://www.chinatravellers.com/Action_Show.asp?id=6. China Travellers. (188 0133 5578, info@chinatravellers.com)

Photos: holiho via Pixabay; courtesy of East Beijing, Kerry’s Kitchen, Jing (The Peninsula Beijing), Fiume, The Brickyard Retreat Center, Great Wall NYE 2017