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2026-05-04

BBC Earth Blue Planet II Audiovisual Concert

BBC Earth’s Blue Planet II audiovisual concert brings the wonders of the ocean to the stage with a 150-square-meter giant screen and live orchestra. The Shanghai Opera House Symphony Orchestra and...

Today & Tomorrow @ SHCAT

From ¥ 180

2026-05-09

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Shaolin Kung Fu Experience

A beginner-friendly Shaolin Kung Fu experience where participants learn basic stances, strikes, kicks, and breathing techniques in an immersive training environment. Designed for first-timers, it...

Sat, May 9, 2026 @ SmSh Territory

From ¥ 349

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...

on May 9 and May 10, 2026 @ The Pearl

From ¥ 150

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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

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

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

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

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...

From May 16 until May 24 @ Showay Arts Space for Families

From ¥ 320

That Physics Show: Let's Play With Science

“That Physics Show: Let's Play With Science” is an interactive science theatre show that brings classic physics experiments to life. Kids can participate in over 20 experiments, exploring...

Sun, May 17, 2026 @ West Bund Theatre

From ¥ 180

Interactive Children's Theatre: Acorn, Bird, Butterfly

This is a sensory interactive theatre experience designed for children aged 1–4 and their families. Through music, touch, and seasonal nature-inspired play, babies are guided through an early...

Daily until May 10 @ Little Player Theatre

From ¥ 240

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 Sep 15 @ MCAA (Meraki Contemporary Art Academy)

From ¥ 69

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 Sep 15 @ 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

Interactive Children's Theatre: Summer! The Voyage of a Boat

A Russian interactive theatre experience where children step directly into the story through water play, physical exploration, and participatory storytelling. The show transforms the theatre space...

May 17, 18, 24 @ Little Player Theatre

From ¥ 240

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)

Bicester Village Lakeside Food Market “包罗万香”

A month-long lakeside food market at Bicester Village, built around a slightly loose but very workable idea: if it can be wrapped, stuffed, or folded, it counts. Running April 24 to May 24, the...

1st May, 2026 @ Bicester Outlet

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)

SCIS Summer Camp 2026

SCIS is rolling out its Summer Camp 2026 at the Hongqiao ECE campus, a weekday program that keeps things structured without feeling rigid. Running June 15 to July 10, it’s a mix of Mandarin,...

4 weeks from June 15 - July 10 @ Shanghai Community International School (SCIS)

2026 Melody Summer Growing Camp

Melody Preschool’s 2026 Summer Growing Camp (July 1–Aug 28) is open to kids aged 8 months to 6 years, offering a bilingual (English & French) immersive program in Jing’an. With flexible packages...

1 July - 28 August @ Melody School

Spotlight Studio Summer Camps - Act. Sing. Dance.

The Spotlight Studio in Jing’an is running a packed slate of summer camps from June through August, mostly geared toward kids who’d rather be on stage than anywhere else. The lineup leans heavily...

June - August @ Spotlight Theatre School of Excellence

BBC Earth Blue Planet II Audiovisual Concert

Shaolin Kung Fu Experience

Imagine Dragons & Coldplay Tribute

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

Smurf Land Theme Park

Soup Dumplings Cooking Class Experience

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

Suzhou Eye Entry Ticket

Peppa Pig World of Play One Day Pass

Visual Theatre & Clown Show: The Tale of Nobody Nose

That Physics Show: Let's Play With Science

Interactive Children's Theatre: Acorn, Bird, Butterfly

Art for Kids (Ages 4–9) – Trial Class

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

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

Interactive Children's Theatre: Summer! The Voyage of a Boat

Floral Wonderland 2026

Spotlight UK Summer Camp

MCAA Summer Camp

Bicester Village Lakeside Food Market “包罗万香”

Tennis For Kids (Spring Term)

2026 Phoenix ELL Summer Camp

SCIS Summer Camp 2026

2026 Melody Summer Growing Camp

Spotlight Studio Summer Camps - Act. Sing. Dance.

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