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2025-12-20

Melody Preschool Open Day

Melody Preschool invites families to its Open Day on Dec 20th at the Jing’an Campus. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a vibrant, multicultural environment where children flourish...

Dec 20th @ Melody School

2025-12-21

Winter Fairytale – A Magical Family Show

Winter Fairytale is a magical family show where aerial arts, dance, and theater bring winter legends to life. Created by ARTE Aerial Arts, the show follows young performers as they transform into...

Tomorrow @ The Pearl

From ¥ 60

2025-12-25

2024 Paulaner Christkindlmarkt at the North Bund

Shanghai’s longest-running Christmas market is back, now at Paulaner’s North Bund location. Spread across three floors, including a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the Pudong skyline, it...

Fri-Sun from Dec 6 to 22, plus Dec 24 & 25 @ Paulaner Wirtshaus (North Bund)

Celebrate the Festive Season at The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai

Enjoy a luxurious holiday season at The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai with festive dinners, gourmet to-go offerings, seasonal drinks, and our exclusive 2025 holiday gift collection.

Daily @ The Portman Ritz-Carlton

2025 Paulaner Christkindlmarkt at the North Bund

Fri-Sun from Dec 5 to 28, plus Dec 24 & 25 @ Paulaner Wirtshaus (North Bund)

From ¥ 50

Christmas Set Menu and 111SKIN Afternoon Tea at Calypso

Get into the festive spirit at Calypso, Jingan Shangri-La, with 111SKIN’s special collaboration Christmas offerings. Choose between the indulgent Christmas Afternoon Tea for two, packed with savory...

Daily until Jan 6 @ Calypso Restaurant & Lounge

From ¥ 438

The Pearl's Festive Feast and Christmas Show

Looking for a place to celebrate Christmas? The Pearl is pulling out all the stops this year with two nights of feasting, music, and full-on festive cheer. Hosted by the always-iconic Cocosanti,...

on Dec 24 and Dec 25, 2025 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 199

Ongoing

X Show Hangzhou

Dive into the enchanting world of the "X Show" at Hangzhou's X Theater, where storytelling meets cutting-edge technology for an unforgettable experience. With a massive 2,000-square-meter main...

Wed-Sun @ X Land of Fantasy (Hangzhou)

Jing An Shangri-La Festive Turkey To Go 2025

Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai is offering takeaway options for Roasted Turkey along with festive treats and various side dishes from now until December 25, 2025. The Roasted Turkey is a great...

Nov 25, Dec 25 @ Jing An Shangri-La, Shanghai

From ¥ 1,288

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

You can walk around the outside of the Jinmao Tower 340m above the streets below. Located on the 88th floor of one of Lujiazui’s most iconic buildings the Jinmao skywalk is a platform 1.2 meters...

Daily @ Jinmao Skywalk

2025 Flu Vaccines Now Available for Booking at Parkway

Parkway has opened bookings for its 2025 influenza vaccines, offering a range of options to cover just about everyone. Choices include quadrivalent shots from Hualan (128rmb, 3+ years) and...

Daily @ Parkway

From ¥ 98

Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

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...

Daily @ Madame Tussaud's

From ¥ 160

Peppa Pig World of Play One Day Pass

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...

Daily @ Peppa Pig World of Play

From ¥ 195

Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay Entry Ticket

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...

Daily @ Changfeng Aquarium

From ¥ 160

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center Entry Ticket

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...

Daily @ Legoland Discovery Center

From ¥ 199

Spotlight UK Summer Camp

The Spotlight UK Summer Camp 2026 offers young performers aged 10–18 a rare chance to experience the world of London’s West End up close. For two weeks, participants will stay at the Guildford...

From Jul 4 until Jul 18 @ Spotlight Theatre School of Excellence

Private Piano and Composition Course with Award-winning Italian Artist

Daniel Espen is now accepting English-speaking piano students aged 5 and above for one-on-one lessons tailored to individual skill levels. As a composer and pianist, he offers a unique approach to...

Daily @ Daniel's Painting & Music Studio

From ¥ 674

Painting and Drawing Course with World-class Italian Artist

Daniel Espen is now accepting English-speaking students interested in improving their drawing or painting skills, offering two types of classes: pencil sketching and oil painting. Sketching lessons...

Daily @ Daniel's Painting & Music Studio

From ¥ 328

Zotter Chocolate Experience

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...

Daily @ Zotter Chocolate Theatre

From ¥ 288

Soup Dumplings Cooking Class Experience

Originally from the dumplings master forge in Shandong in northern China, Cici has been living in Shanghai for over 20 years, raising a family, and teaching homestyle Chinese cuisine in her cooking...

Daily until Jul 31 @ Cici’s Chinese Kitchen

From ¥ 450

Smurf Land Theme Park

Located in Shanghai’s Sheshan National Tourism Resort, the Shimao Smurf Land Theme Park is the first indoor-outdoor hybrid park in China that blends natural wonders with an international IP....

Daily @ Smurf Land Theme Park

[2 Night Staycation: Moganshan] Escape to the Charm of La Petronilla

Discover the serene beauty of La Petronilla, a boutique hotel nestled in the scenic Moganshan area, just 2.5 hours from Shanghai. This retreat perfectly blends breathtaking mountain views with the...

Daily @ La Petronilla

From ¥ 1,298

[Suzhou, Taicang] Alps Snow Live Ski

Alps Snow World is where winter never ends, just an hour from Shanghai. Covering 54,000 square meters, this massive indoor snow paradise brings an authentic alpine experience with the help of the...

Daily until Dec 31 @ SmSh Territory

Baby Loves Chinese Opera - 10th Anniversary New Year Performance

This one’s a big year-end blowout for families: Baby Loves Chinese Opera is turning ten, and they’re celebrating with a massive cross-genre showcase featuring national-level intangible cultural...

on Dec 31 and Jan 1, 2026 @ SHCAT

From ¥ 180

One Voice Children's Choir 2026 New Year Concert

The award-winning One Voice Children’s Choir from Utah returns to China for the New Year, bringing their angelic voices back to Shanghai. Known for viral performances of “Golden Hour” and “As...

on Jan 3 and Jan 4, 2026 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 280

Paradox Museum

The Paradox Museum is headquartered in Greece, with a research center and creative team in Croatia.It has already established 15 experience centers in several major cities worldwide, such as Miami...

Daily @ Paradox Museum

Mini Club Preschool Pony Class

The Mini ClubPreschool Pony Class is designed for children aged 2.5 to 4 years, with one parent actively participating. The program includes two lessons, held every 15 days (non-refundable). Group...

Every Sat, Sun @ Green Valley Riding Club

Zootopia 2 Film Celebration at Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort will celebrate the release of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2 by transforming its Zootopia land into an extension of the film. New film-inspired décor, immersive...

Daily @ Shanghai Disney Resort

Kids Dance & Play

Kids Dance & Play at Fly & Sofia’s Dance Center into a mini stage for tiny movers aged 2 to 4. Hosted at their bright, English-friendly studio , these fun sessions teach dance through play, perfect...

Every Mon, Thu @ Fly & Sofia's Dance Center

Disney Winter Frostival Brings a Season of Festivities to Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai Disney Resort welcomes the return of the Disney Winter Frostival from November 7, 2025, to March 3, 2026, transforming the park into a festive landscape of lights, music, and seasonal...

Daily until Mar 3 @ Shanghai Disney Resort

Open Day at NAIS Pudong

For over 25 years, Nord Anglia International School Pudong has been a leading British international school, offering the English Curriculum, IGCSEs, and the IB Diploma for students aged 2-18. See...

Jan 13th @ Nord Anglia International School (Pudong)