Green Cow Organic Farm, located in Shunyi, is home to 10 cows, 300 geese, over 200 chickens and 30-some pigs, the most famous of which is named Rupert. All of the animals are free to roam the grounds as they please, to the delight of visitors participating in one of ... Read More
If your little one seems to have a flair for the theatrical and a certain pizzazz for performing, bring them over to House of Knowledge International Kindergarten's (Beijing Riviera) newest after-school program just for children with this sparkle. The drama and role-play classes are offered in either German or ... Read More
Register now for the American Employees Association U.S. Embassy Summer Camp for children aged 4-12 running from June 18-August 17. Now in its 15th year, the camp boasts an excellent trained staff from the U.S. and an exciting lineup of field trips, arts, sports and theater activities. Each ... Read More
The arrival of spring is our cue to get out and about. And what better way to do that than a bike ride? We recommend hitting up Houhai, where you can easily rent bikes for ¥10/hour. Start by visiting Prince Gong’s Palace, birthplace of China’s last emperor ... Read More
Looking for creative ways to get your children to eat their veggies? Try out this prank for April Fool's Day: carefully open a snack bag (e.g. Doritos) along the top seam and replace the contents with something healthy (e.g. baby carrots). Slip in a note reading "April ... Read More
Despite the recent snow, spring is pretty much here, which means it's time to start thinking of ways to get those cooped-up children back out and about. As always, ClubFootball, has the answer. Veterans who are already familiar with the organization's kids coaching programs will have no doubt ... Read More
It's still a little too cold for an outdoor family adventure, so until the weather improves, pay a visit to the National Art Museum of China. Inside, you can immerse yourself in striking abstract paintings, elaborately made pottery and traditional Chinese calligraphy. Afterwards, bring the brood across the street ... Read More
Want your children to learn a martial art? Why not taekwondo? House of Knowledge International Kindergarten is offering beginner taekwondo classes for kids aged 4-6 years at both of its campuses. The classes are led by the school's PE teacher. RMB120/trial class. RMB100/class if you sign up ... Read More
Encourage your teenage photography buff with a trip to the Lomography Gallery. There, you’ll find dozens of Lomo cameras ranging from ¥300-2,000 each. Once your child has mastered the basics, pay the store a second visit to pick up cool accessories like a camera submarine and flash bulbs ... Read More
Take spray painting up a notch with this great activity. All you need is a couple of spray bottles, some blank canvases and paint (any type of water-based paint will do). Once you have all your materials, line an area of your house with plastic, old newspaper or an old ... Read More
Create stickers, growth charts, notebooks and calendars with your children's names on them with the help of Tolalu. The Shanghai-based website has many options to choose from and can receive payments via AliPay and PayPal. Once you've finalized your order, just sit back and wait for it to ... Read More
Knitting is a great way for kids to improve their dexterity and concentration. It’s also exceptionally rewarding as kids get to model their hard work afterwards. To get started, check out Beyond Knitting, an online shop selling everything from double-pointed needles to yak yarn to patterns. Start small by ... Read More
Spend a day over at Fengguo Space's Zhongguancun location, the only one of the chain's branches to boast a do-it-yourself corner where older kids and parents can try their hands at stitching together cloth shoes, painting T-shirts and sewing toy monkeys and birds to hang on key chains ... Read More
Houhai lake too cold and crowded for you? Bring the ice skating indoors with a trip to Le Cool ice rink inside China World Mall. This family-favorite is always full of instructors and kids of all ages training to become the next Kristy Yamaguchi. Equipment is available for rent. Those ... Read More
Your bundle of joy is sure to have a ball with the oh-so-adorable Skip-Hop Treetop Friends Trio from Babygro. Made from plush velour and cotton, these guys squeak, rattle and roll for an all around good time. They also come with special ring attachments that allow them to hang. RMB155 ... Read More
Finding the right sport for your child can be a daunting task. The last thing you want is to shell out money for a course your kid won't enjoy. Fortunately, Multisport's signature program for kids ages 3-10 combines a wide range of fitness choices focusing on everything from ... Read More
Developed by Swiss medical experts, the Mini Micro Scooter is a great way to help your toddler develop his/her coordination and balance. It comes with three wheels and is super lightweight for easy pushing. Little ones will be happy to learn that it also comes in seven different colors ... Read More
The world's largest math and reading enrichment program has opened its first learning center in Beijing's Liangmaqiao. Developed in 1954 by a Japanese father for his son, Kumon offers maths, English and Chinese programs to help students gain an edge in school and become independent learners. Students are ... Read More
The Frontiers School's newest language program is just for kids. Called "Mandarin Magic," and it consists of 90-minute immersion classes for children aged 2-6 years to attend with their caregivers. The classes follow a "European methodology, which combines structured, planned activities, designed for continuous learning," says Judy Shepherd, the ... Read More
What child doesn’t love a good game of hide and seek? Come Halloween, encourage your children to switch things up by playing hide and seek—with zombies! The rules are simple: Start the game as you normally would by designating one child to be the seeker and the rest ... Read More
One of the reasons why we love Halloween is all the clueless babies in adorable costumes. Parents seem to relish dressing their babies up as bumble bees and watermelons and then parading them around town—to our immense delight. We especially love the animal-inspired creations from Noo, available at BabyGro ... Read More
Halloween isn't as widely celebrated here as it is in the West, but that doesn't stop Beijing expats from getting into the spirit. Here are some of our top Halloween activities to help you and your family get into the spooky mood.
Trick-or-treating
Here in Beijing, this activity ... Read More
No Halloween costume is complete without face paint. For those wary about their painting skills, there's Nina Griffee, a professional face painter (yes, they exist!) from the UK. Have her come by your house or take a day-long workshop with her for around RMB200-250. She'll happily cover all ... Read More
Hoping to be the next Tony Hawk? Then head to Woodward Beijing to refine your skills. Camps are temporarily closed until next spring, but the facilities are open every Thursday to Sunday for just ¥68/day. Get your thrills on the rails, ramps and pipes, or cheer your friends on ... Read More
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