Families, Friends, and Festivities Await at Expat Connection’s Family Fair and Picnic

For those of us who have just arrived in this magical city, Beijing can be a big and bewildering place. Yet for all that, it’s certainly not beyond comprehension. The fact that you’re reading this article means you’re already off to a great start!

Nevertheless, no amount of expertly curated lifestyle content can replace the unique benefits that come with finding a solid network of veteran expats to help you get acclimated to life in the People’s Republic. These are the folks who have a litany of successes and failures under their belt, and they’re always happy to dispense these invaluable lessons to newcomers. And if you’ve made the trek with little ones in tow, you’ll want them to have a group of buddies to help ease their transition into their new home.

On Sunday, Oct 13, Expat Connection’s annual Family Fair and Picnic will be a one-stop shop for new arrivals in Beijing who want to meet families and learn about all the fun groups available for their kiddos. The free event will run from 11am to 6pm at the Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) near Liangmaqiao and feature more than 60 activities and vendors and promises to be a veritable smorgasbord of everything this beautiful metropolis has to offer.

Either way, the day is sure to be replete with entertainment and activities including archery, live music, handicrafts, and sports, as well as raffles with more than RMB 40,000 in gifts and prizes. So come out and meet some likeminded folk to help you on your way to making Beijing home.

The Beijinger and beijingkids is a proud member of Expat Connection. Read more about what to expect here.

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This article originally appeared on our sister site beijingkids.

Photos courtesy of Expat Connection