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2026-01-25

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...

23 and 25 Jan @ The Pearl

From ¥ 100

2026-01-26

LMS Animal + Tech Winter Camp

Looking for a screen-free, hands-on break for the kids? This 5-day “Animal + Tech Winter Camp” (Jan 26–30 & Feb 24–28) at Ambassy Club Pudong blends real animal encounters with creative science and...

Jan 26-30, Feb 24-28 @ Ambassy Club (Pudong)

2026-01-30

Melody Preschool Open Day

Melody Preschool invites families to its Open Day on Jan 30th at the Jing’an Campus. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a vibrant, multicultural environment where children flourish...

Jan 30th @ Melody School

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

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

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

Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Throughout history, rivalries have sparked heated battles: Jets vs. Sharks, Greasers vs. Socs, Rockers vs. Mods, Warriors vs. every gang in NYC. Now, The Pearl is hosting a clash of modern-day...

From Jan 30 until Feb 1 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

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

North Bund Riverside Ice Skating Festival

This riverside ice rink brings winter vibes to the North Bund with daily skating sessions, weekend figure skating shows, and a signature “falling snow” moment by the water. It’s an easy, scenic...

Daily until Feb 28 @ Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal

From ¥ 120

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

Baby Enjoys Intangible Cultural Heritage: Fish Soars, Dragon Glides, Lion Roars

Kick off the Lunar New Year with South China Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe! Expect jaw-dropping lion acrobatics, glowing dragons, and interactive moments that bring this centuries-old tradition to...

on Feb 7 and Feb 8, 2026 @ SHCAT

From ¥ 180

Interactive Children's Theatre: Snail

This game-integrated interactive theatre show brings a gentle forest adventure to life, as four little snails set off to explore the world with the help of the audience. Designed especially for...

From Feb 19 until Feb 23 @ Little Player Theatre

From ¥ 240

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

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

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

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)

Zootopia JumpFromPaper Pop-Up

Shanghai’s Fiu Gallery has been transformed into a Zootopia-inspired space where visitors can explore oversized 2D versions of the fox-and-rabbit duo, hunt for hidden easter eggs, and try out...

Daily until Feb 27 @ Fiu Gallery

Space: Internal Illuminations

A cosmic-scale exhibition co-curated by Johan Vikner and Iris Long lands at Fotografiska. The show takes visitors from the vastness of the universe to the depths of personal reflection, blending...

Daily until Mar 8 @ Fotografiska

From ¥ 50

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

MEINS Candlemas Festival Light Culture and Crepes

MEINS invites families to a Candlemas celebration on 2 February, bringing France’s beloved La Chandeleur crêpe-day tradition — a fun, light-filled festival on February 2 where making and sharing...

Mon, Feb 2, 2026 @ MEINS International Kindergarten

Masterchef Junior Winter Camp

Get your little chefs ready — the 2026 Masterchef Junior Winter Camp is coming to Shanghai this Feb 9–12! This four-day kids’ cooking bootcamp at tascovery packs in hands-on lessons in everything...

From Feb 9 until Feb 12 @ Tascovery Gourmet School

Bushido 2025 Winter Training Camp

Get your kid moving this winter break with the 2025 Winter Training Camp — a winter-only intensive that’s all about serious skill building and fun for ages 4–15. Running across two blocks, Feb 2–6,...

From Feb 2 until Feb 13 @ BUSHIDO

BodyLab Jazz & Hip-Hop Winter Camp

BodyLab Jazz & Hip-Hop Winter Camp is a two-week, weekday dance program in Pudong that gets kids moving and grooving from Feb. 2–25 with age-split sessions for 6–8-year-olds (13:00–15:00) and...

From Feb 2 until Feb 25 @ Bodylab Dance Center

Mahmoudi Gym Kids Winter Camp 2026

Mahmoudi Gym’s Kids Winter Camp runs four weeks over February (2/2–2/6, 2/9–2/13, 2/16–2/20, 2/23–2/27), Monday–Friday with half-day (9am–12pm or 1pm–4pm) and full-day (9am–4pm with lunch) options....

From Feb 2 until Feb 27 @ Mahmoudi Gym

Awesome Kids Academy’s Winter Camp 2026

Get ready for a fun-packed winter adventure at Awesome Kids Academy’s Winter Camp 2026! Running Mon–Fri, Feb 9–27 (8:30am–3:30pm), this camp celebrates Chinese New Year in a lively 3,500 sqm...

From Feb 9 until Feb 27 @ Awesome Kids Club

Acorn Scouts STEAM Winter Camp

Catch the January early bird for Acorn Scouts’ AWESOME STEAM Winter Camp, a hands-on STEAM experience running Jan 26–Feb 27 (9:00–16:00) with four themed weeks on topics like eco-skills,...

From Jan 26 until Feb 27 @ Acorn Scouts

Vera Rhythmic Gymnastic Winter Camp

VERA Rhythmic Gymnastics Winter Camp runs Feb 23–27, with morning sessions 9:00–12:00 for Beginner & Intermediate levels and afternoon sessions 13:30–16:30 for Intermediate & Advanced* athletes....

From Feb 23 until Feb 27 @ Vera International Rhythmic Gymnastics Club

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

Melody Preschool 2026 Winter Growing Camp

2026 Winter Growing Camp is here to keep the little ones busy and curious all February (Feb 2–28) with a mix of language and play-based learning right in Jing’an. Tailored for kids aged 8 months to...

From Feb 2 until Feb 28 @ Melody School

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...

Mar 3rd @ Nord Anglia International School (Pudong)

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

Yu Garden Lantern Festival 2026

Yu Garden is celebrating the Chinese New Year by hosting its annual Lantern Festival. This year, the festival runs from January 26 to March 1, 2026. Admission fee TBC.

From Jan 26 until Mar 3 @ Yu Garden

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

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....

From Feb 5 until Aug 31 @ GoEast Mandarin

Queen Tribute Concert

LMS Animal + Tech Winter Camp

Melody Preschool Open Day

Painting and Drawing Course with World-class Italian Artist

Jinmao Tower Sky Walk

Zotter Chocolate Experience

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center Entry Ticket

Shanghai Madame Tussauds One-Day Pass

Shanghai Changfeng Aquarium & Stingray Bay Entry Ticket

Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

Smurf Land Theme Park

Soup Dumplings Cooking Class Experience

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

North Bund Riverside Ice Skating Festival

Peppa Pig World of Play One Day Pass

Baby Enjoys Intangible Cultural Heritage: Fish Soars, Dragon Glides, Lion Roars

Interactive Children's Theatre: Snail

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

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

Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

Spotlight UK Summer Camp

MCAA Summer Camp

Zootopia JumpFromPaper Pop-Up

Space: Internal Illuminations

Zootopia 2 Film Celebration at Shanghai Disney Resort

MEINS Candlemas Festival Light Culture and Crepes

Masterchef Junior Winter Camp

Bushido 2025 Winter Training Camp

BodyLab Jazz & Hip-Hop Winter Camp

Mahmoudi Gym Kids Winter Camp 2026

Awesome Kids Academy’s Winter Camp 2026

Acorn Scouts STEAM Winter Camp

Vera Rhythmic Gymnastic Winter Camp

Kids Dance & Play

Melody Preschool 2026 Winter Growing Camp

Open Day at NAIS Pudong

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

Yu Garden Lantern Festival 2026

Tennis For Kids (Spring Term)

GoEast Chinese Camp

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