Editor's Picks: Water Parks

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The Best Family Events in Shanghai

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

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The East Asian rainy season, or meiyu, usually lasts from July to August. But why?

The Best Family Events in Shanghai

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

The Best Family Events in Shanghai

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

Meet Our New Mom Blogger: Nicole Chia

Urban Family mom blogger Nicole Chia shares some of her thoughts when she first arrived in Shanghai

By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 10:20

Meet Our New Mom Blogger: Nicole Chia

I remember being bewildered by this big grey city, full of people that spoke a really difficult language that I had no idea how to navigate. All my life I had lived in Toronto, Canada, so I mean, I’m used to cities, but never had I lived in somewhere so a

By Urban Family, Aug 20, 2014 10:11

Family getaways at the Hyatt Regency Resort, Chongming

Located at the mouth of the Yangtze River and the East China Sea, Chongming Island is dotted with national parks and organic farms.

By Urban Family, Aug 19, 2014 14:11

Win! Hair cuts for kids worth RMB228 each at Qkuts!

Urban Family has 3 hair cuts including washing and styling valued at 228RMB each up for grabs.

By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 17:02

NCAA Basketball Comes to Shanghai

NCAA basketball is coming to Shanghai August 16. An all-star team of US college basketball players from the competitive PAC 12 conference will take on the Shanghai Sharks for one night only

By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 13:10

'How To Train Your Dragon 2' in Shanghai Theaters

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Shanghai movie theaters August 14

By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 12:20

Dance: Australian dance sensation 'Tap Dogs' takes over QSW Culture Center

Considered a national treasure in Australia, dance spectacle Tap Dogs takes over the QSW Cultural Center from September 2 to 21.

By Urban Family, Aug 13, 2014 10:30

Old Navy's 'Finding Magic' Scavenger Event

Look For More Magic And Get Reward up to 50% off of your entire purchase at Old Navy Shanghai

By Urban Family, Jul 30, 2014 16:40

Bund Beach Market this weekend

The Bund Beach is back on again this weekend. Music, food and crafts ahoy!

By Urban Family, Jul 16, 2014 16:30

Huge waterfight this weekend!

Wet and wild is the aim of the game at Shanghai’s third annual water fight this weekend!

By Urban Family, Jul 09, 2014 14:00

8 of Shanghai's Best Parks

Time to let the kids run free at some of Shanghai's most popular parks. Here's our pick of the best.

By Urban Family, Jul 09, 2014 13:00

Summer Camp for chess lovers

Fancy improving your skills and practising against people your age? The Shanghai Chess Academy comes to the rescue with their Summer Camp

By Urban Family, Jul 09, 2014 13:00

Havaianas Summer Beach Party at Bund Beach on Saturday

beach party

By Urban Family, Jul 09, 2014 13:00

Mother-daughter bonding! Free manicures for kids at Dragonfly

All Dragonfly Spa locations in Shanghai are offering a free mini- manicure for kids when one normal nail service is purchashed.

By Urban Family, Jul 02, 2014 14:50

Expat moms top the parenting game

Whilst western moms worry about which paediatrician they will see, vaccinations, circumcision, breastfeeding or formula they will use, expat moms must consider whether to take a taxi with their 2 year old on their lap, or whether to go outside when the po

By Urban Family, Jul 02, 2014 12:58