We have made a list of the best things to do with your family in Shanghai this week!

Best Events This Week​

Jan 25-26: Happy Chinese New Year Brunch

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Enjoy comforting French classics in family-sharing style at our Mr & Mrs Bund this Chinese New Year. Join their fun dining experience to kick off the Year of Rat.

Jan 25-26, 11.30am; RMB300 champagne free flow, RMB300 brunch. Mr & Mrs Bund. See event listing. 

Jan 26, 28, 30: Chinese New Year Pop Up Walks

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Join Historic Shanghai on a trio of educational and informative walks around historic Shanghai neighborhoods that are being redeveloped. They will visit Xiaonanmen on January 26, Laoximen on January 28 and Old Shanghai's three cities on Jan 30. Each walk costs RMB150 for members and RMB250 for non-members. Find out more information here. 

Jan 26, 28, 30, 10am; RMB150 member, RMB250 non-member. That's Territory. See event listing (1, 2, 3). 

Ongoing Until Jan 30: Era – Intersection of Time

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ERA, the stunning acrobatic extravaganza which has accompanied locals and foreigners for over 14 years, has returned in an all-new venue as the production enters its final season. With updated settings and equipment, the show will continue to put smiles on the faces of those who come to the performance and is slated to usher in a new era. It runs until January 30 – don’t miss out! And don’t fear once it is over. Shanghai Circus World will unveil a brand new show of ERA, slated to launch at the end of April 2020.

Until Jan 30, Tue-Sun, 7.30pm; RMB280-680. ERA Castle. See event listing. Tickets.

Ongoing: Frozen Exhibition

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Your kids will go crazy for this magical Frozen-themed exhibition. The exhibition brings the 2013 Disney film to life. Tag along as Anna, the fearless princess of Arendelle, sets off on a journey with a rugged iceman, a pet reindeer and a snowman to find her sister and escape from eternal winter. The exhibition will be held at Shanghai Global Harbor Mall from December 21 until April 5. The 1,500-square-meter space will be transformed to recreate nine of the movie’s most classic scenes and feature nine interactive areas. Your little ones will also be able to check out over 200 original production drawings from the movie and shop for over 1,000 limited edition Frozen products. It’s every kid’s dream!

Until April 5, times vary; RMB120-220. Shanghai Global Harbor. See event listing. Tickets.

Ongoing: Peppa Pig World of Play

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You can now purchase tickets to the popular Peppa Pig World of Play by clicking right here! Boasting 10 play areas, each referencing a specific scene or location in the Peppa Pig TV series, this indoor theme park is great for Peppa fans young and old. Preschool-aged children will especially enjoy the chance to immerse in the world of Peppa Pig, and embark on exhilarating adventures with the adorable piglet and her family.

Daily, 10am-8pm; RMB158-210. Peppa Pig World of Play. Tickets.

Ongoing: Spiral – Shanghai Acrobatic Show

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This popular acrobatic show, produced and performed by the talents behind the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe, is an unmissable event for families in Shanghai. The nuanced performance tells the tale of the city’s ever-changing landscape and is conveyed through thrilling moves like trapeze and tightrope walking — bound to wow the whole family.

Daily, 7.30pm; RMB180-380. Yunfeng Theatre. See event listing. Tickets.

Ongoing: BBQ Thursdays at CAGES Bar & Sports

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Get your reservations in, because Cages only does barbecue once a week. Leave the office early as Cages rolls out its southern style BBQ menu from 5pm. Get there early because it’s first-come, first serve. Get ready for a delectable selection of smoked meats, sides and sauces.

Thursdays, 5pm. CAGES Bar and Sports. See event listing. 

Best Upcoming Events

Feb 3: 2020 Superbowl Party at The Kerry Hotel

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Kerry Hotel Pudong will be throwing their big tailgate party again this year. Watch the game on their giant LED screens in the hotel ballroom while enjoying a breakfast buffet, free-flow house wine, beer and soft drinks. Tickets are RMB380 per adult and RMB150 for kids under 12. Seats are limited so it’s best to get them while you still can.

Feb 4, 7am; RMB380 for adults, RMB150 for kids under 12, RMB3,000 per table of 10 people. Kerry Hotel Pudong. See event listing. Tickets. 

Mar 7: That Physics Show

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Looking for something fun and educational to do with your kids? In that case That Physics Show is the event for you. Professional physics demonstrator David Maiullo is the man behind the ultra-fascinating off-Broadway show that combines the fun of science in a riveting performance. He goes over all sorts of different experiments that demonstrate just how incredible our world is – think motion, momentum, energy, sound waves and more. According to Eric Krebs, the show’s producer, That Physics Show is “a cross between Stomp and Blue Man Group with a little Bubble Show thrown in.”  

Mar 7, 10.30am, 3.30pm; RMB120-480. ET Space. See event listing. Tickets.

Mar 29: SAMAJAM Kids Show 2

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China’s most popular musical kids show is headed back to Shanghai. At Samajam: Kids Show 2 (Djembe), everyone in the audience receives a SAMAJAM Music Bag which contains drumsticks, tambourines, a musical tube and an African djembe. Throughout the show, kids and the entire family learn and play with the instruments, as they are led by SAMAJAM performers on stage. 

Mar 29, 10.30am & 3.30pm; RMB180-700. Shanghai Hongqiao Art Center. See event listing. Purchase tickets here. 

April 17-19: F1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix

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The annual petrolhead pilgrimage is heading back to Shanghai from April 17-19, as racing fans are called to the Shanghai International Circuit by the siren song of roaring engines for the F1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix. Big boys racing big toys at breakneck speeds, all in pursuit of the 2020 Formula One World Championship. If you want to check out all the racing madness for yourself, you can purchase tickets by visiting the e-ticket site. We highly suggest you get your tickets while you still can because they are selling out fast! 

Tickets are available right here for RMB602-2,760. Family packages are available right here for RMB1,462-5,022.

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