WHAT
"Back to School, Fresh Start"
with Time Out Shanghai Family
and LaLaport
WHEN
Saturday, September 21 and
Sunday, September 22, 2024
WHERE
LaLaport Shanghai Jinqiao
This year's event is all about combining fun with environmental awareness. Join us for two days of interactive performances, hands-on activities, and educational workshops that promote sustainability for the whole family. Expect eco-themed arts and crafts stations, upcycled DIY projects, green living tips, a sustainable shopping market, and more.
Let's kick off the school year by inspiring our little ones (and adults too!) to make a positive impact on the planet!
EDUCATION
Shanghai French School
Shanghai French School belongs to the AEFE (Agency for French Teaching Abroad) network. It is an international nonprofit school which welcomes 1450 students of 45 nationalities, from Pre-kindergarten to the French Baccalaureate (from 2 to 18 years old) on its Qingpu and Yangpu campuses. Students are taught in a multilingual system (French, English, and Chinese). Tuition ranging from approximately 112,000 to 190,000 yuan per year. Shanghai French School welcomes non-French-speaking families to join the school. We have our unique FLSCO (French As The Language Of Instruction) program which aims at non french speaking students. The French Baccalauréat, also known as the "Bac," is widely recognized internationally.
New Oriental
New Oriental has created a comprehensive education service platform with all-round growth as its core and technology as its driving force, and built a quality education system and product system for primary and secondary school students.
Little Wonder Academy
A pre-school with a deep sense of responsibility, Little Wonder Academy or LWA is staffed with a team of educators with warm hearts who are in service to a community of visionary parents. Running since since 2011, the pioneer of pre-school education for 2 to 6-year-olds is now spread across three international campuses in Pudong.
Misty Mountain Art Space
Founded in Shanghai, China, Misty Mountain Art Space (MMAspace) is committed to the international exchange and promotion of contemporary art. Students may sign up for modern painting classes and gain the opportunity to participate in art exhibitions as well as art sharing salons.
EACHILD
Boasting a beautiful environment, excellent teaching staff, and a rich variety of courses, EAChild (诣趣) is a boutique nursery and a mature, high-quality brand in early childhood education. The preschool focuses on moral education, the formation of good habits, and the development of healthy learning abilities so each child may build a confident future for him or herself.
EXTRACURRICULAR
No longer just confined to piano classes or additional mathematics, extracurricular activities have gotten a lot more colourful in 2024.
For instance, Shanghai-based parents can now sign their kids up for dance lessons at HaLing Dance Open, which also plans professional stage performances and gives children the chance to enter competitions.
Two other institutions built for after-school activities include TX Model (童型) and Xiuchuang International. Kids are taken under the tutelage of professional and famous models at the former, which grooms children to be confident in their own skin. Meanwhile, the latter has produced a large number of outstanding graduates, who have gone on to participate in the likes of Shanghai Fashion Week and China International Fashion Week.
LIFESTYLE
As the old adage goes, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," and we believe in all-rounded lifestyles for all children. The following partners, who will be in attendance at our event, are testament to the importance of meeting childrens' physical, emotional and health needs:
For on-the-go lifestyles, OUTnABOUT and Open View both offer outdoor apparel and footwear for young ones, while boasting their own unique styles, technologies and materials.
And then there's lifestyle store RESEE, which stocks excellent designs from over 300 global brands so you're bound to find something unique from their booth to add colour to your kids' lives.
Self-expression matter, whether for children or for adults. Cue Rita's Disney Pins, which will be selling Disney pins from different Disneylands around the globe at a booth at our event.
If steampunk is more your speed, check out 61 Hand-made Robots. Coming to Shanghai from Shenzhen and to the market from a maker's studio, the craftstore specialises in quirky wooden robots and accessories, such as bedside lamps, USB car stereos, and more.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
What's a fair without good food and drink! We've roped in some standout food and drink vendors to keep everyone well-fed and hydrated or caffeinated.
Named after one of the most adorable breeds of dogs, Dachshund Coffee will be pulling shots of espresso and serving coffee beverages to keep your energy levels high.
Light snacks will be provided by Hi Pie Food & Creativity as well as Uncle Ma Korean Snacks, whereas more substantial bites will be served by none other than Wolfgang's Steakhouse, which recently came all the way from Park Avenue in New York to Magnolia Plaza in Shanghai.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Lastly but perhaps most importantly, get to know our partner healthcare providers:
A godsend in Shanghai, Anytime Anywhere Aid helps expats overcome common hurdles in accessing Chinese medical care by providing professional interpreters, sharing information about unfamiliar healthcare systems, navigating new payment systems, and so much more.
And then there's DDS Dental Care; the company's conveniently located, family-friendly clinics offer the full range of dental services, from a first check-up for your little one to aesthetic dentistry for grown-ups.
ABOUT THE VENUE
The first overseas LaLaport shopping complex developed by Japanese real estate giant Mitsui Fudosan, LaLaport Shanghai Jinqiao launched in 2021 and immediately became one of Pudong residents’ most beloved weekend hangout. The integrated complex houses a variety of shops, F&B outlets, family-friendly amenities, and both indoor and outdoor event spaces.
🗓️ Saturday-Sunday, September 21-22, 2024
📍 LaLaport, 738 Xinjingqiao Road, Pudong
⏰ 11 AM - 5 PM
