Beijing’s Best Covid-Safe Family Events Jan 15-17

Hosted in Ireland by one of the country’s longest-standing quizmasters, this fun free online quiz is perfect for kids aged about 7-11. There are different themed rounds like Alphabet Round and Yes/No questions plus plenty of trivia, and all answers will be given at the end. A fun way to wind down as a family on Friday evening!

5.30pm Beijing time. Free

Engaging kids as young as 7 in classical works of art? We love it! Botticelli’s Venus is a stunning place to introduce children to the beauty of Renaissance art, and this workshop led by a London-based artist and art historian will include an introduction to the artist, his life, the work in question, and step-by-step guidance so your kid can recreate the famous work themselves. The event will be run in multiple time zones, however, this information is not available until signup, so if you’re interested we recommend signing up in advance so you can plan your day.

Time TBD, see event registration details. RMB 39

Environmental justice might be a relatively new term for us, but for our children’s generation, it’s sure to be a central concept. This free kid-led online talk, led by The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University is directed squarely at children, inviting them to ask questions and share their ideas about how to create a just and equitable world with some of the field’s top scientists. A must for the budding environmentalist in your house. The event is most suitable for kids 8-11 but all are welcome.

1pm Beijing time. Free

Sign up to this live and interactive cooking class and you and your kids will learn how to make two delicious dishes from the Disney film The Princess and the Frog. The story takes place in New Orleans so of course, you’ll be making gumbo and beignets! We recommend queuing up the film immediately after you’re done cooking so you can feast on your creations (a great dinner and dessert combo) as you watch.

4pm Beijing time. From RMB 162 per child, one additional sibling free. 

Attendance at this event will depend on your child’s bedtime as it starts at 7pm for us in China, but if you can work it, this live online party looks like a great activity for kids 3-6. Using a mix of play, dance, drama, and wellness philosophies, it is designed to build confidence and emotional resilience in children and was specifically created in response to the Covid-19 crisis and the potential long-term effects on children’s wellbeing.

7pm Beijing time. RMB 88