To celebrate this year's International Children's Day (June 1), Shanghai's amusement parks, tourist attractions, theaters, museums, and companies have launched various events and special offers. Don't miss out!

Playa Maya Water Park in Shanghai

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The Playa Maya Water Park is scheduled to open on June 1 for its 2024 season, with over 40 entertainment facilities and activities set to be launched, including a water carnival, DJ performance and water splashing events.

Open: Monday to Friday: 10 am - 6 pm; weekends and public holidays: 10 am - 7 pm

Address: No 1222 Mengxin Road, Songjiang district

 

Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park

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To celebrate Children's Day, Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park is now offering discount tickets costing 9.9 yuan ($1.37) to certain consumer groups until June 10. The tickets apply to children between 1 meter and 1.4 meters in height, or between the ages of 3 and 11.

The park has already been decorated to celebrate Children’s Day, with baby killer whale decor and an installation of the famous cartoon character Ultraman, which will present from June 1-2.

Open: Monday to Friday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm; weekends: 9 am - 8:30 pm

Location: No 166 Yinfei Road, Pudong New Area

 

The Disney•Zootopia Express

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The world's first Zootopia-themed airplane took off on May 24, marking the 6th Disney-themed aircraft to join China Eastern Airlines' fleet.

The entire interior of the aircraft is also decorated with themed elements, including images of luggage that is tailored for different-sized mammals, and foldout trays featuring a map of Zootopia. This map also highlights the favorite spots of different characters.

Shanghai Disney Resort and China Eastern Airlines have teamed up to offer a limited-time flight-hotel-park ticket promotion that will continue until June 4.

 

Shanghai Binjiang Forest Park·Hydrangea Flowers Exhibition

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A hydrangea exhibition will kick off in Shanghai Binjiang Forest Park on June 1, covering three aspects: flower aesthetics, natural symbiosis, and future art. This event is set to showcase the beauty of these flowers as well as the strong vitality of plants.

Duration: June 1-15

Open: Monday to Sunday: 8 am - 5 pm

Location: Shanghai Binjiang Forest Park, Gaoqiao town, Pudong New Area

 

Theatre Young

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Theatre Young is hosting an open house on June 1 to celebrate Children's Day. It is set to launch events and activities, such as the co-creation of painted art installations, a workshop on sound power, a recycle bar, and a backstage tour to enhance the public’s interest in theaters.

Duration: June 1

Location: No 1155 Kongjiang Road, Yangpu district

 

Liu Haisu Art Museum

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The first 121 Children's Co-creation Market was held from June 17-18 last year at the Liu Haisu Art Museum, attracting families with children to participate. This year’s market will be held from June 1-2, integrating rich activities that relate to music, sport, and art.

Duration: June 1-2

Open: Tuesday to Sunday: 9 am - 5 pm; Monday: closed (except on public holidays)

Location: No 1609 West Yan'an road, Changning district

 

Dreams Atop The Stars

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An immersive aerospace XR experience show will be launched on June 1 at the aerospace science popularization and research base in Baoshan district.

Whether it is children with dreams of working in the aerospace field or adults who just love all things space, people can experience a super realistic space adventure simulation in this 1,000-square-meter space.

Duration: June 1 - Oct 31

Location: No 1900 Mudanjiang Road, B·Link, Baoshan district

 

Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony

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The premiere of the Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony was held in Shanghai on Sunday, and the film will be released nationwide on May 31.

Location: Movie theaters across the city

 

Source: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism