From fashion creative workshops to outdoor activities, find and afternoon or weekend programme your little scholar will love
The founder of local eco-brand Baluchon on her perfect weekend with the family
High-end shopping and Art Deco masterpieces, with plenty of spots to stop and eat in between
Get your hands dirty and make something beautiful at the same time
A mix of old favourites and here-today-gone-tomorrow shops that add to the street's charm
Got a big birthday coming up? Blow your kid's socks off with these top venues
Here are a few top bakeries worth your dough in Shanghai
Planning a kids' birthday party is no easy feat
Track down a fancy, quirky or creepy costume, whatever the occasion
Charming tree-lined streets make Old Xuhui perfect for leisurely strolls on summer days – here's where to stop to chill, play, shop and eat along the way
Filled with some of Shanghai's most iconic sites
Between refurbished shikumen and narrow lanes, this commercial hub also holds a slice of modern history
Sprawling green space bordered by restaurants, cafés and great hangout spots
Shanghai's smallest district doesn't want for things to do and see
Home to Shanghai's Japanese and Korean Hubs
For playgrounds and green spaces with plenty of space to stretch out, make for the 'burbs
A three-hour drive from downtown Shanghai, French chain Club Med’s latest resort in Zhejiang caters to all three generations in the family
It's got it all: a sparkling ocean, waterslides galore and a spa for mum and dad
Escape the city with a quick trip to this lake of '1,000' islands
Stuart Lancaster accounts for his journey to Shanghai's infamous retreat
