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2025-06-16

2025 BodyLab Hip-Hop & Jazz Summer Camp

Join the BodyLab Summer Dance Camp for an exciting and high-energy experience in HIP-HOP, Jazz, Popping, Locking, and K-POP!...

Daily until Aug 3 @ Bodylab Dance Center
2025 HQIS Early Childhood Summer Camp

The 2025 HQIS Early Childhood Summer Camp 5.0 offers a dynamic, American-style summer learning experience for children aged...

Daily until Jul 25 @ Shanghai Hong Qiao International School
2025 HQIS Primary School Summer Camp

The 2025 HQIS Summer Camp 5.0 for Primary School students (Grades 1–6) brings the full American summer camp experience to...

Daily until Jul 25 @ Shanghai Hong Qiao International School

2025-06-17

Livestream Shanghai French School

Join the Shanghai French School’s (Lycée Français de Shanghai, AEFE‑accredited) livestream on June 17, from 7pm to 8pm CST,...

Tomorrow @ Lycée Français De Shanghai (Shanghai French School)

2025-06-20

New Owner - Multimedia Puppet Theatre

A heartwarming tale of lost paws and found hope comes to life through innovative multimedia puppetry. " New Owner" blends...

From Jun 20 until Jun 22 @ SHCAT

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Melody Preschool Open Day

Melody Preschool invites families to its Open Day on June 20 at the Jing’an Campus. Visitors will have the opportunity to...

June 20 @ Melody School

2025-06-23

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...

Wed-Sun @ X Land of Fantasy (Hangzhou)

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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...

Daily @ Jinmao Skywalk

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Harry Potter Film Concert Series

The magic of Harry Potter returns to Shanghai with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in concert. Watch the full film on...

From Aug 7 until Aug 10 @ New Bund 31

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Super Johnny - French Magic Family Experience Show

French magician Super Johnny is back in Shanghai with a magic show tailor-made for families. Expect a mix of classic tricks,...

Sun, Jul 20, 2025 @ Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall

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Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center

Shanghai LEGO Discovery Center is an indoor amusement park focused on family activities, built with tens of thousands of LEGO...

Daily @ Legoland Discovery Center

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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...

Daily @ Daniel's Painting & Music Studio

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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...

Daily @ Daniel's Painting & Music Studio

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Motrix VR Games

MotrixVR is located in downtown Shanghai, officially granted to play Ubisoft VR escape games. Parkson Mall site is located in...

Daily until Dec 31 @ Motrix VR (Parkson Mall)

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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...

Daily @ Smurf Land Theme Park

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[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...

Daily @ La Petronilla

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[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...

Daily until Dec 31 @ SmSh Territory

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[4 Day Trip: Henan] Nature, Zen Culture & Legendary Shaolin Kung Fu Adventure

Immerse yourself in the heart of China’s history and culture with this carefully crafted 4-day journey through Henan Province....

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Des Chimères dans la Tête

Des Chimères dans la Tête is a whimsical multimedia dance piece that brings childhood fantasies to life. Three dancers play...

From Jun 27 until Jun 29 @ Theatre YOUNG

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The Adventure of Friends

To celebrate Victoria Educational Group’s 60th anniversary, young performers from Victoria Shanghai present this original...

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 @ West Bund Theatre

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Celestial Palace Space Adventure - Black Light Theatre

An original black light sci-fi adventure for kids, Celestial Palace Space Adventure - Black Light Theatre follows Xiao Zhi, his...

Sat, Jul 26, 2025 @ West Bund Theatre

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Quacksalver - Denmark's Wickedly Funny, Twist-Filled Family Play

This darkly humorous Danish play offers family-friendly laughs with its clever, anti-cliché twists. Kids and adults alike will...

From Jul 18 until Aug 3 @ Showay Arts Space for Families

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GiggleWorks English Fusion Summer Camp

Magnolia Kindergarten is happy to welcome GiggleWorks to offer a 2025 Summer Camp of four engaging full-time programs tailored...

From Jul 14 until Aug 8 @ Magnolia Kindergarten
Zotter Chocolate Experience

Zotter Chocolate Theatre is in Shanghai and they are giving a complete chocolate tour including a 17-minute documentary titled...

Daily @ Zotter Chocolate Theatre

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Paradox Museum

The Paradox Museum is headquartered in Greece, with a research center and creative team in Croatia.It has already established...

Daily @ Paradox Museum

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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...

Every Sat, Sun @ Green Valley Riding Club
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical

A Broadway musical bursting with candy, magic, and childhood wonder lands in Shanghai for the first time. Charlie and the...

From Nov 13 until Nov 23 @ Shanghai Culture Square

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MEINS Summer Camp 2025

MEINS Summer Camp 2025 presents an upgraded Project-Based Learning (PBL) program in partnership with CuriooWorks, offering four...

Daily until Aug 29 @ MEINS International Kindergarten
Jolly Times Summer Camp

Sunrise International Kindergarten welcomes children aged 6 months to 6 years to its Jolly Times Summer Camp, running from July...

From Jul 1 until Aug 22 @ Sunrise Montessori
GoEast Mandarin Summer Chinese Camp for Kids & Teens

GoEast Kids Chinese Summer Camp in Shanghai offers a personalized Mandarin immersion for ages 6–18, running from July 14 to...

From Jul 14 until Aug 24 @ GoEast Mandarin (Changning Campus)
2025 Yoseikan Kids Budo Summer Camp

Officially certified by the W.Y.F International Martial Arts Association and exclusively offered in China, this summer camp is...

From Jul 28 until Aug 25 @ Yoseikan Cross Training

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2025 Melody Summer Growing Camp

Melody Preschool’s 2025 Summer Growing Camp is a vibrant nine-week program designed for children aged 8 months to 6 years,...

From Jul 1 until Aug 29 @ Melody School
15th Annual Awesome Summer Camp

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at our 15th Annual Awesome Summer Camp! Designed for kids aged 2–6, our camp offers a...

From Jun 30 until Aug 29 @ Awesome Kids Club
RWS Summer Camp 2025

Join Read Write Shanghai’s 2025 Summer Camp from June 30 to August 29 for an enriching experience filled with fun and learning!...

From Jun 30 until Aug 29 @ Read Write Shanghai
Wonderlings Summer Program 2025

The Wonderlings Summer Program 2025 offers a fun, half-day camp for children ages 1–4, designed by early childhood experts to...

From Jun 30 until Aug 29 @ Grow With Me
CITY COWBOYS 2025 Summer Camp

CITY COWBOYS 2025 Summer Camp invites children aged 6–18 to an unforgettable week of horseback riding, outdoor adventures, and...

From Jul 6 until Jul 19 @ City CowBoys
2025 Summer Mahmoudi Gym Kids Camp

The 2025 Summer Mahmoudi Gym Kids Camp offers a fun and active program for kids aged 6–10, running Monday to Friday, 9am–12pm....

From Jul 7 until Aug 29 @ Mahmoudi Gym
2025 Xiehe Kindergartens Summer Camp

Fortune Kindergarten's 2025 Summer Camps offer a diverse, bilingual, and hands-on learning experience across multiple campuses...

From Jul 1 until Aug 29 @ Fortune Kindergarten
2025 EiM Summer Camps: Explore, Learn & Grow

Discover EiM’s 2025 Summer Camps—an inspiring lineup of global programs designed to help students explore, learn, and grow....

Daily until Aug 31 @ SmSh Territory
Dulwich Pudong Summer Campus Tour

Join Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong for its Summer Campus Tour, open exclusively to holders of foreign passports. This...

by appointment @ Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
Parc9 English Summer Camp 2025

Join a full English-immersion camp led by native-speaking teachers from the US, UK, and Canada. Running from June 30 to August...

From Jun 30 until Aug 8 @ The Langham Shanghai Xintiandi
WISS Kickstart Playgroup

Every Tuesday and Thursday, the Toddler Playgroup welcomes parents and their toddlers aged 1 to 4 for engaging, inclusive...

Every Tue, Fri @ Western International School of Shanghai (WISS)
YSK Teens Summer Camp

Led by a team of experienced professionals with over a decade of expertise, this all-in-one, three-stage training program is...

From Jun 23 until Jul 25 @ Yoseikan Cross Training

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ChinaJoy 2025

ChinaJoy, which will be held from August 1 to 4 in 2025, is a major interactive entertainment event focused on online gaming,...

From Aug 1 until Aug 4 @ SNIEC
2025 ELG Inclusive Summer Camp

The 2025 ELG Summer Camp offers a fun, inclusive, and bilingual experience for children aged 4 to 16+, running from June 30 to...

From Jun 30 until Jul 25 @ Essential Learning Group (ELG) Putuo Campus
Busy Bee Summer Camp

Busy Bee Education offers an immersive English environment for preschool children aged 2 to 6, running from June 30 to August...

From Jun 30 until Aug 22 @ Busy Bee Education
MAST STEAM Summer Camp 2025

MAST STEAM Summer Camp offers exciting, hands-on learning adventures for kids aged 6–12, running 9:30–15:00 at Aegean Mall...

From Jun 30 until Aug 8 @ Aegean Place
Summer Soccer Camp in Pudong

The Multi Sports Summer Soccer Camp at YCIS Pudong, Regency Park Campus, welcomes children aged 6 and above for a week of...

From Aug 4 until Aug 8 @ Yew Chung International School Of Shanghai (YCIS)
2025 SCA Chess Academy Summer Camp

Join the 2025 Summer Chess Camps for an exciting 8-week journey from June 23 to August 15, combining strategy, creativity, and...

From Jun 23 until Aug 15 @ SCA Chess Academy
2025 Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong Summer Camp

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong Summer Camp 2025 programme is now available, running from June 23 to August 11. Open to...

From Jun 23 until Aug 15 @ Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
Elevé Dance Camp 2025

This summer, Elevé Dance invites young dancers aged 3–12 to join a vibrant lineup of programs running from June 30 to August...

From Jun 30 until Aug 15 @ Elevé Dance Studio
YMCE Camp Greenwoods Shanghai 2025

YMCE Camp offers a week-long, American-style overnight camp for children aged 7–15, set in the Sun Island Resort. Running...

From Jul 6 until Aug 16 @ Sun Island Resorts
Pippa Studio Summer Camps

This summer, unleash your child's creativity at Pippa Studio's 2025 Fashion & Art Summer Camps! Designed for ages 6–16, campers...

From Jun 30 until Aug 20 @ Pippa Studio
Tennis Summer Camp by Tennisline

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with Tennisline’s Summer Tennis Camp 2025, now open for registration! Designed for kids...

From Jun 30 until Aug 22 @ Tennisline (Jing’an)
NAIS Pudong 1-on-1 School Tour

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong (NAIS Pudong) is a top British international school for students aged 2 to...

by appointment @ Nord Anglia International School (Pudong)
Tennis For Kids

Tennis lessons for kids aged 4-12y/o by leading international tennis academy in Shanghai based on ITF curriculum in a circuit...

Daily except Fri until Jun 22 @ Tennisline (Jing’an)
That’s Mandarin’s Chinese Summer Camp 2025

The Chinese Summer Camp, offered by That's Mandarin Language School, provides an immersive experience for kids and teens aged...

Daily until Aug 8 @ That's Mandarin

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