Beijing's Bazaar Season Peaks Nov 28 with Six

Each year in mid-November, holiday bazaars galore begin to fill Beijing's social calendar, and if you are not at one this Saturday, well then bah, humbug to you: there's six of them to choose from. If you can't find one to your liking, well then I guess this time of year is just not for you

You can keep track of the full list of these happenings here (we'll add 'em as we find 'em), or take a look at some of the highlights here:
 

Now through Dec 2: French Christmas Market
Association ZeroDistance has organized a French Christmas Market for the third time in a row, with surprises, stands, activities, and gifts. The more the merrier, and the market is open for an entire week! Free. 9am-7pm. Shimao Department Store



Nov 28: 3e Christmas Bazaar
3e International School’s Christmas Bazaar is family friendly: expect fun games and activities for the entire family, a bake sale, festive foods and drinks, and special holiday gifts for the coming season. Free. 10am-12pm. 3e International School



Nov 28: BIBS Winter Bazaar 2015
Beanstalk International Bilingual School invites the festive among us to the BIBS annual Winter Charity Bazaar on the Shunyi Campus. The event is a non-profit function, with all proceeds being donated to cooperating NGOs. There’ll be candy, toys, drinks, food, souvenirs, gifts, wine, decorations, and more. Free. 11am-4pm. Beanstalk International Bilingual School



Nov 28: German Charity Christmas Bazaar
The beloved annual German Charity Christmas Bazaar is back, with a new admission concept. Tickets are RMB 100, but include vouchers for every beverage or food item sold at the bazaar. As always, proceeds go to carefully selected charity projects. Don’t forget to bring your passport. RMB 100 (adults), RMB 25 (children). 11am-6pm. German Embassy Beijing



Nov 28: BCIS Christmas Bazaar 2015
Beijing City International School and the Migrant Children’s Foundation are working together on their Christmas Bazaar once again this year. Activities include family-friendly games, activities, a prize raffle, a live stage show, and more. Free. 11am-3pm. Beijing City International School



Nov 28-Dec 31: Traditional Christmas Train and Village
The Hilton Christmas Train and Village is back again, promoting social responsibility. It has brought compassion, healing, and hopes to countless children in need for the last five years. Expect booths full of Christmas goods. Free. 6-8pm. Hilton Beijing
 

Nov 29: Christmas Fayre at BSB Sanlitun
The British School of Beijing is also hosting a Christmas market at their Sanlitun campus with games set up in the gym and plenty of international cuisine on offer for those who are hungry. This is a great option for families with children as there's tons of children's activities. Free. 10.30am-3pm. The British School of Beijing (Sanlitun)



Dec 9: Winter Fayre at Harrow Beijing
Get into the festive mood with Harrow Beijing at their annual charity winter fayre, visitors will be able to catch up on their Christmas shopping and enjoy warm drinks and seasonal snacks. Free. 2.30-4.30pm. Harrow International School Beijing



Dec 12: The Hutong’s Christmas Fayre
The Hutong will continue its tradition of hosting the year’s last Christmas Bazaar with a bazaar full of vin brule, homemade jams, teas, baked goods, chocolates, handicrafts, photography, jewelry, paintings, and unique holiday cards. Free. 11am-4pm. The Hutong

Dec 13: Kid-Run Charity Bazaar
This bazaar, run by Ganeinu International School is run for families with children. There'll be books, toys, food, baked goods, games, holiday surprises, and plenty of festive cheer. Booth hosting is open to all children and their families. Free. 11am-4pm. Dini's Kosher Restaurant 

If this avalanche of bazaars can't get you in the mood for Christmas then nothing will!