What if a simple doodle could spring to life? Minny Stynker invites children and families into a magical world where drawings become living companions and imagination leads every adventure. Blending live performance, puppetry, and projection technology, this award-winning production from the UK's Soap Soup Theatre transforms a children's storybook into a playful theatrical experience.

Slava’s Snowshow is a wordless theatrical performance featuring clowning, visual effects, and immersive audience interaction. It returns to Shanghai at MIFA 1862 for a limited run in September 2026. The show is known for its surreal atmosphere and its signature on-stage “snowstorm” finale. Recommended for audiences 8 years old and up.

British Bamboozle Theatre Company brings Pulse, an immersive integrated theatre experience where rain falls on stage, a bird can land on an audience member's shoulder, and live music responds to the audience's presence. Set during the 1930s American Dust Bowl, the show follows Patience and a little bird as they wait for rain that may or may not come.

Based on the BBC-authorized Bluey IP, Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show brings the beloved animated characters from the screen to the stage. Featuring Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli, and Muffin, the interactive family show follows a new adventure filled with games, imagination, and family moments.

DDS Dental Care is offering two dental packages for kids and adults: the Healthy Kids Package (188rmb) includes a check-up, teeth polishing, fluoride treatment and a first-visit certificate, while the Adult Package (590rmb per person) covers a check-up, teeth cleaning, sterilisation and X-ray. DDS has five clinics across Shanghai and offers multilingual service, seven days a week, with a 24-hour emergency hotline.

Art trial classes designed for kids aged 9 to 15, offering a structured introduction to drawing, color, anime, and project-based design through weekly 90-minute sessions. A low-commitment way to explore different art disciplines.

The Fall Term 2026 tennis program is designed for children aged 4–12 and follows the ITF curriculum, with lessons led by qualified foreign coaches. Classes use a game-based, circuit-style format with a variety of drills to keep kids engaged while developing their skills. The 21-week term runs from August 31 to January 24, with classes available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and weekends. The program includes a low student-to-coach ratio, rackets provided during lessons, an individual progress report and diploma for each child, and a complimentary welcome bag. Fees start from 5,000rmb. (DISCOUNT: Bring a Friend Promo: 8% OFF)

Zotter Chocolate Theatre is in Shanghai and they are giving a complete chocolate tour including a 17-minute documentary titled "Hello, Cocoa." Your golden ticket to the chocolate factory is here and you don't need to tear through hundreds of chocolate bars to find it. Learn about the history of chocolate manufacturing, participate in a DIY chocolate session, and taste more than one hundred kinds of chocolate. Note: Please make an appointment at least one day in advance. Open on Mondays from June 24th to August 31st.

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center is an indoor amusement park focused on family activities, built with tens of thousands of LEGO bricks. Operated by Merlin Entertainments, it is the first LEGO Discovery Center in China and the 17th worldwide. The center includes 12 themed areas, providing a 2-3 hour play experience. The edutainment concept aims to stimulate children's imagination and creativity while they play. Ticket prices range from 160 to 215rmb. Children 90cm tall and under, as well as children aged 3 and under, can enter for free. Please bring your ID for admission.

Peppa Pig World of Play (PPWOP) is an in-door play attraction designed for pre-school children under 7 years old. It has 10 fantastic themed areas that promise endless fun. Enjoy a picnic in the Campervan, fuel up at Grandpa Dog's Garage, and discover secret slides in Peppa's Treehouse and George's Castle. Join a musical School Bus Trip, relax with Peppa Pig episodes in the cozy Little Theater, and splash around in Muddy Puddles. At Peppa's House, learn about recycling and make delicious sandwiches. Explore the Sensory Garden's wonders, shop at the Supermarket, and navigate Rebecca Rabbit's carrot-filled tunnels. Open since October 23, 2018, tickets start at just 195 RMB for a child (up to 1.3m tall) with one adult.

Changfeng Aquarium is a National 4A Scenic Area, combines fun and education with a focus on marine conservation. Located 13 meters beneath Silver Hoe Lake in scenic Changfeng Park, this aquarium is home to over 300 species and thousands of marine creatures. It features zones like Dancing with Rays, Starfish Touch Zone, Tropical Rainforest Wonders, Seahorse Kingdom, Colorful Coral Zone, Deep Sea Mystery, Shark Tunnel, and Penguin Exhibit. It serves as a national youth science education base and a specialized science museum. Ticket prices are 160rmb for adults and 130rmb for children, with opening hours from 8:30am to 5pm. Approximately 15 minutes walk between the two museums from Aquarium to Stingray Bay. The venue is located near Park Gate 4. Its recommended entering through the gate opposite Changfeng Joy City shopping mall (Northeast Gate, marked by a Lego giraffe outside).

This is the chance to meet the superstar icons in your dreams, all at once. Located on the tenth floor of the New World Building, Shanghai's branch of the world famous Madame Tussauds allows visitors to mingle with the rich, famous and (sometimes) deceased. Walk down the red carpet with Hollywood celebrities to meet your favorite Marvel superheroes, take your pictures Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, or the best athletes and the cleverest scientists throughout history — maybe with the help of a VR gadget to watch them coming into life. You can also walk through Madame's maze of horror, appropriately named "Scream," which promises to leave you terrified!