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 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
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
Bring out the tiger: Vintage Zoo Festival
Don your wildest animal/zoo outfit and immerse yourself in KTGA’s Second Summer Grand Bazaar.
By Urban Family, Jul 01, 2014 10:40
Ready, Set, Swim! Poolside safety this summer
Having constant exposure to water will help children be comfortable and safe in a swimming pool. Here's out tips for water safety.
By Urban Family, Jun 26, 2014 15:00
Win Win Win! Two tickets for the UME movie theater, Xintiandi
Urban Family have two tickets to giveaway for the UME movie theater at Xintinadi.
By Urban Family, Jun 25, 2014 15:20
Kiddies Summer Wet Party at Paulaner!
Paulaner is offering the chance to escape Shanghai’s summer heat and get ready to kick off the vacation season with its refreshing annual Kiddies’ Summer Wet Party!
By Urban Family, Jun 25, 2014 14:30
Splish, Splash! Cool Pools around Shanghai
Are you ready for some fun in the sun? We have your guide to the city’s best pools. Get your beach bags ready
By Urban Family, Jun 24, 2014 15:00
Fight the bite: Keep mosquitoes at bay with these handy tips
We asked Dr. Lincoln Sakiara Miyasaka, a family medicine doctor at Shanghai United Family Hospital for advice on how to avoid becoming a mosquito magnet this summer.
By Urban Family, Jun 23, 2014 15:00
Walk on the wild side: Moganshan Lu art district
For the edgier side of the Shanghai contemporary art scene, you won’t want to miss the Moganshan Lu area of the Putuo District.
By Urban Family, Jun 23, 2014 15:00
BISS Head of Music on Tour with Anuna
“It’s like a surrealistic dream come true… kind of like a guitar player getting into The Beatles!” That’s how Russell Seaton, British International School Shanghai (BISS) Pudong’s Head of Music, describes embarking on the China tour with world-renowned Ce
By Urban Family, Jun 20, 2014 16:09
Shanghai's Best Art Museums
The city’s art scene is booming making this the perfect time explore the multitude of museums, sculptures and galleries around town.
By Urban Family, Jun 20, 2014 16:00
The summer slide: Keeping young minds active this vacation
Students of all ages digress two to three months in their academic skills during the summer if they do not have intellectual stimulation
By Urban Family, Jun 19, 2014 18:00
Day Trip: Thames Town, Sonjiang
The Urban Family guide to Thames Town
By Urban Family, Jun 19, 2014 17:00
Fete de la Musique
Shanghai's going to be in a musical mood when this worldwide celebration of music returns to the city for the fifth straight year. Expect plenty of free concerts and music performances, from Pudong to Songjiang, from large outdoor public spaces to intimat
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 15:37
East West Theatre's The Learned Ladies
Shanghai’s original English-language company, East West Theatre, returns to the stage this week. David Johansson (Almost, Maine) directs an adaptation of Moliere’s The Learned Ladies from June 18 to 23 at The Pearl. An outrageous farce, it follows young H
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 13:15
Green City Mini World Cup
Shanghai's Mini World Cup hosted by Green City and Urbanatomy Media kicked off over the weekend, June 14-15 in Jinqiao. The teams played through the heat while the kids had fun in the bouncy castles. A big thank you to all of the sponsors.
By Urban Family, Jun 18, 2014 12:43
Best in Show 2014 Submissions
As part of the <em>Urban Family </em>arts-themed issue, we made an open call for student artwork submissions from the Shanghai international school community for a judged competition. Here is slideshow of a selection of submissions.
By Urban Family, Jun 16, 2014 17:31
