Where to take your pet this May Day holiday?
Get ready for the ultimate paw-ty: the 2025 Paws & Power Weekend Carnival is coming!
From May 2–4, a hidden “forest theater” in Shanghai’s suburbs will transform into a pet paradise — and the best part? It’s totally free to join (with 24-hour free parking too)!
With 70,000 square meters of panoramic theater space, exclusive shows, hands-on DIY fun, creative markets, playful competitions, and tons of giveaways — Nine Trees Future Art Center is the place to be this holiday, for you and your furry friend!
Date: 5.2-5.4
Time：10am-8:30pm
Venue: Nine Trees Future Art Center | 九棵树未来艺术中心
Address：99 Shuhuan Rd | 树桓路99号
Special Highlights:
Theater Pet Bus: Yes, you read that right. It’s the first theater-themed pet shuttle in suburban Fengxian District — and you can book your seat now!
May 2-4, departs at 9:30am
Pick-up: Yuyuan Tourist Bus Station (Fangbang Rd M./Henan Rd S.)
Stopover: Exit 4, Oriental Sports Center Station of Metro Line 8/11
Return trip: 5pm
Scan the QR code (below) to sign up — spots are limited, first come, first served!
Ever taken your pet into a theater? Now you can!
Nine Trees’ magical new show The Bubble Show is welcoming pets inside — no more “no pets allowed” signs here. It’s the first pet-friendly theater experience in Fengxian, and it's blowing bubbles and minds.
Expect:
- Unrestricted stage design
- Interactive experiences
- Giant bubbles and rainbow balloons
- A charitable ticket price that gives your pet VIP treatment
Once you’re done with the show, the fun spills outside with:
- Acrobatics and magic acts
- A relaxing pet-friendly music concert
- Outdoor reading sessions
- Forest yoga under the trees
And That’s Not All:
- Dog vs Human acrobatics battles
- Pet-themed MBTI quiz created by a North American creative team — discover if your furball is an “E-dog” or an “I-cat”
- Pet grooming competitions
- Dog races
- Tips from Bilibili pet influencers
- Pet health check-ups and adoption booths
After Dark:
Snuggle up with your furry friend on the huge lawn for an outdoor movie night under the stars.
Freebies Galore:
Take part in the stamp collection activity to win pet goodies: shampoo, treats, toys, and more from top brands like Spiral (斯拜若), Navarch (耐威克), and Royal Canin (皇家). And if luck is on your side, you might even win the grand prize — a one-night stay at the Hilton Shanghai Fengxian (前昇希尔顿) Pets Villa, worth 3,150 yuan (US$430)!
