With the rainy season in full swing, it's a great time to explore Shanghai's indoor family-friendly attractions. From chocolate tasting at Zotter Chocolate Theatre, where you can sample over 100 kinds of chocolate and watch a cocoa documentary, to puppet shows like New Owner and interactive performances such as Duokami and Des Chimères dans la Tête, there are plenty of cultural events perfect for staying dry. Big names like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the Harry Potter Film Concert Series bring cinematic magic indoors, while year-round indoor venues like Peppa Pig World of Play, LEGO Discovery Center, and Changfeng Aquarium offer hands-on fun and educational experiences for kids.

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.

The magic of Harry Potter returns to Shanghai with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in concert. Watch the full film on a massive screen while the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra performs John Williams’ score live under the baton of Dr. Shih-Hung Young. A magical night for longtime fans and new wizards alike.

A heartwarming tale of lost paws and found hope comes to life through innovative multimedia puppetry. " New Owner" blends tender storytelling with whimsical animation to explore life's bittersweet lessons about separation and belonging.

To celebrate Victoria Educational Group’s 60th anniversary, young performers from Victoria Shanghai present this original Chinese-English musical after six months of intensive training. Join Leo on a magical dream adventure where she learns to face life’s challenges with courage and friendship.

Duokami (a playful fusion of "paper" and "spirit" in Japanese) by France’s La RAVi performing group is a whimsical, sensory-rich fusion of music, dance, and paper puppetry, where delicate paper transforms into clouds, mountains, and living landscapes. Set to haunting bass melodies and Japanese haiku, this poetic stage play explores fragility and rebirth through playful abstraction—perfect for sparking imaginations young and old. It’s a rare gem: part visual theatre, part interactive soundscape, where every crumple of paper becomes a symphony.

A Broadway musical bursting with candy, magic, and childhood wonder lands in Shanghai for the first time. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, brings Mr. Wonka’s wild world of chocolate waterfalls, glass elevators, and mischievous squirrels to life on stage.

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.

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.

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).

Des Chimères dans la Tête is a whimsical multimedia dance piece that brings childhood fantasies to life. Three dancers play hide-and-seek behind a floating screen, their limbs morphing into claws, wings, and tentacles—all while animated illustrations of imaginary creatures dance across the projection. A collaboration between choreographer Sylvain Groud, visual artist Françoise Pétrovitch, and filmmaker Hervé Plumet, this playful show blurs the line between movement and illusion. Stick around after the show for a surprise interactive dance party (first and last performances only).

This darkly humorous Danish play offers family-friendly laughs with its clever, anti-cliché twists. Kids and adults alike will enjoy its quirky charm. Suitable for children aged 6 and above.

MotrixVR is located in downtown Shanghai, officially granted to play Ubisoft VR escape games. Parkson Mall site is located in Huangpu, specially decorated for playing escape games. 2 or 4 people can make one game group. Four people is strongly recommended. Hopefully you can solve the puzzles less than the estimated time. If you finish before the time limit, the venue will complementarily offer small VR games you can play on the side.