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2026-03-20

Shanghai’s 4th Annual Juicy Burger Fest

Burger fans, get ready—Shanghai Juicy Burger Fest is back for its 4th year from March 20–22 at LG Galaxy Square, L+Mall, Lujiazui. Over 30 vendors will serve up everything from Shanghai favorites...

Daily until Mar 22 @ L+ Mall

2026-03-21

The Bund International Bread Festival 2026

The 2026 Bund International Bread Festival turns the waterfront into a giant “bread living room,” welcoming bakers and bread lovers from around the world. Over two weekends in March (14–15 and...

Every Sat, Sun until Mar 22 @ BFC

Melody Preschool Open Day

Melody Preschool invites families to its Open Day on Marc 21st at the Jing’an Campus. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a vibrant, multicultural environment where children flourish...

March 21 @ Melody School

SCIS Spring Carnival Featuring Shanghai Mamas Egg Hunt

Hop over to the SCIS Spring Carnival on Saturday, March 21, for the Shanghai Mamas Family Egg Hunt from 10am–1pm. Kids can join one of three egg hunt rounds based on age—1–3, 4–6, and 7–10—with...

Tomorrow @ SCIS ECE Campus

2026-03-22

Samajam: You Are A Performer 2

Samajam is a highly interactive family-friendly show that has taken North America by storm, now making its way to Shanghai. This live, high-energy performance blends music, rhythm, and English...

Sun, Mar 22, 2026 @ Huangpu Theatre

From ¥ 100

2026-03-23

Art for Teens (Ages 9–15) – Trial Class

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...

Daily except Mon & Tue until Mar 23 @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

From ¥ 69

Ongoing

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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

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

From ¥ 60

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

Queen Tribute Concert

Queen! Men! Myths! Legends! Mixing stadium rock, metal, glam, and Freddie Mercury's operatic vocals, Queen exploded into the rock arenas around the world with the over-the-top performance antics of...

Mar 20, 22 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

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

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

A Night of Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 & Lady Gaga

The Pearl’s Tribute Series continues to grow with another spectacular event! Following sold-out shows honoring Queen, Adele & Ed Sheeran, and Linkin Park, The Pearl’s Red Stars Band now brings you...

Mar 25, 29 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

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...

From Jun 6 @ Changfeng Aquarium

From ¥ 160

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

From ¥ 120

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

[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

Shark in the Park

Shark in the Park is making its way to the Shanghai Grand Theatre this Children’s Day! Based on the beloved picture book series by Nick Sharratt, this musical follows young Timothy Pope on his fun,...

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 @ Grand Theatre

From ¥ 180

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

Suzhou Eye Entry Ticket

Suzhou Eye is a landmark Ferris wheel located by Jinji Lake in Suzhou Industrial Park. Rising around 128 meters above the ground, it offers sweeping panoramic views of the lake and the city’s...

Daily until Dec 31 @ Suzhou Eye

From ¥ 90

Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy) has been cultivating children’s creativity in Shanghai for over a decade, using its VAKED Five-Dimensional Art Education System to guide kids aged 4–9 through...

Daily except Mon & Tue until Mar 23 @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

From ¥ 69

Creative Object Theatre: PYYKKI - Lost in Laundryland

When a sock mysteriously disappears from the laundry line, two friends set off on a playful adventure to find it. Their search leads them through a washing machine into a fantastical world where...

on Apr 11 and Apr 12, 2026 @ SHCAT

From ¥ 180

Visual Theatre & Clown Show: The Tale of Nobody Nose

The Tale of Nobody Nose is a non-verbal visual theatre and clown performance by the UK’s Goofus Theatre. Using puppetry, physical comedy, and music, the show takes audiences on an imaginative...

on May 16 and May 17, 2026 @ Showay Arts Space for Families

From ¥ 320

Art for Toddlers (Ages 2–3) – Trial Class

Toddlers aged 2–3 are at a prime stage for sensory and creative development, and MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)’s Pre-K art program taps into that “golden window.” Rather than focusing on...

Daily except Mon & Tue @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

From ¥ 69

Floral Wonderland 2026

From February 14th to May 20th, the Shanghai Expo Culture Park will transform into an enchanting wonderland with the Floral Wonderland 2026. Featuring over 500 rare plants such as weeping plums,...

Daily until May 20 @ Shanghai Expo Culture Park

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

MCAA Summer Camp

Running annually from July through August, MCAA Summer Camp offers week-long art projects for kids and teens, with each project consisting of five half-day sessions. The program covers a wide range...

From Jul 1 until Aug 30 @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

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...

April 28 @ Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong (NAIS Pudong)

Tennis For Kids (Spring Term)

Tennis lessons are available for children aged 4–12, run by an international tennis academy in Shanghai and based on the ITF curriculum, using a circuit-style, game-focused format designed to keep...

Daily until Jun 20 @ Tennisline International Tennis Academy

2026 Phoenix ELL Summer Camp

Concordia International School Shanghai’s 2026 ELL Summer Camp is now open for sign‑ups, offering Pre‑K to Grade 8 students an American‑style summer experience built around project‑based learning...

Session 1: June 15-19, Session 2: June 22-26 @ Concordia International School Shanghai (CISS)

GoEast Chinese Camp

GoEast Mandarin’s Chinese Camp in Shanghai packs serious language learning into an endlessly fun holiday experience for ages 9–17, with small, expert-led classes and flexible start dates from Feb....

Feb 2 - 13, June - August @ GoEast Mandarin

Shanghai’s 4th Annual Juicy Burger Fest

The Bund International Bread Festival 2026

Melody Preschool Open Day

SCIS Spring Carnival Featuring Shanghai Mamas Egg Hunt

Samajam: You Are A Performer 2

Art for Teens (Ages 9–15) – Trial Class

Painting and Drawing Course with World-class Italian Artist

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

Zotter Chocolate Experience

Queen Tribute Concert

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center Entry Ticket

Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

A Night of Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 & Lady Gaga

Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay Entry Ticket

Smurf Land Theme Park

Soup Dumplings Cooking Class Experience

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

Shark in the Park

Peppa Pig World of Play One Day Pass

Suzhou Eye Entry Ticket

Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

Creative Object Theatre: PYYKKI - Lost in Laundryland

Visual Theatre & Clown Show: The Tale of Nobody Nose

Art for Toddlers (Ages 2–3) – Trial Class

Floral Wonderland 2026

Spotlight UK Summer Camp

MCAA Summer Camp

Open Day at NAIS Pudong

Tennis For Kids (Spring Term)

2026 Phoenix ELL Summer Camp

GoEast Chinese Camp

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