Hang onto your hats, people: your weekend in Singapore is almost here and we’ve found some seriously cool things for you to do with the kids. Head over to Sentosa for an inflated amount of fun, bend and stretch with the kids in a free yoga class, adopt a new furry family member or get busy with a ton of art ‘n’ craft. So much awesome to choose from!
1. Bounce over to Sentosa for giant inflatable fun
Giant inflatable playground Art-Zoo is back with a pop-up at Resorts World Sentosa! Woohoo! Bounce on over to RWS for all the fun.
When: Now until 31 July, 11am-9pm daily
Where: The Bull Ring, Resorts World Sentosa
Cost: $10 per adult and $20 per child. Kids under two are free with a paying adult.
www.artzoo.sg
2. Hang out with robots!
We’re not sure if it will be the kids or their dads who will be more excited about MINT Museum of Toy’s An Imaginary Journey With Robot Toys exhibition. Either way we think it’s well worthwhile checking out displays featuring famous robots from a heap of classic movies and the Japanese manga and anime series.
When: Ongoing, 9.30am-6.30pm daily
Where: MINT Museum of Toys, 26 Seah Street, 188382
Cost: $15 per person
www.emint.com
3. Check out a huge family-friendly weekend market
Tanjong Goodman is back, and it’s brighter and bolder than ever before! We’re talking a huge line-up of over 50 programmes including storytelling, craft sessions, performances and, of course, the Tanjong Goodman Weekend Market. Don’t miss the exciting launch of brand new The Artground – A Curious Place To Be, Singapore’s newest children’s art centre!
When: 8 July, 11am-5pm
Where: Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Singapore 439053
Cost: Free admission
www.goodmanartscentre.sg/events/tanjong-goodman
4. Release your inner artist at a parent-child crafting session
Join artists, Ripple Root, for a session of crafting fun in an arty event perfect for kids and adults alike. Simply purchase the Picnic Days Activity Kit to join in and create some seriously cool masterpieces. Don’t forget to celebrate your creations with a delish Plain Vanilla cupcake once you’re done!
When: 8 July, 11am-3pm
Where: Plain Vanilla Bakery,1D Yong Siak Street, Singapore 168641
Cost: Kits cost $5 each.
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5. Go on a picnic
We’re always up for a great picnic so can’t wait for the Weird Wonderful World Picnic Day by Tiong Bharu Bakery. Soak up the family-friendly atmosphere and get busy with great food (picnic buckets range from $10 to $200), music and lots of awesome inflatables.
When: 8-9 July, 3-8pm daily
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569
Cost: Free admission
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6. Start your Sunday off with a gentle family stretch
Yes, the kids will probably put your flexibility to shame with their knack for easy bending, but we think starting off your Sunday with a free family yoga session is sure to release enough inner peace to get you happily through the day. Bring a change of clothes for little ones who will love cooling off in the water playground after the session.
When: 9 July, 8-9am
Where: Bishan Park-Ang Mo Kio Park, Tecoma Green
Cost: Free
www.nparks.gov.sg
7. Give a furry friend a new home
Considering adopting a fur baby into the family? Sniff out the SOSD pet adoption drive this weekend where there will be plenty of wagging tails of all ages, breeds, shapes and sizes looking for a forever home.
When: 9 July, 1-5pm
Where: Paya Lebar Square, 60 Paya Lebar Road Singapore 409051
Cost: Free admission. Adoption charges apply.
www.sosd.org.sg
8. Get a taste of America: through music
Spend a lovely afternoon with the Toa Payoh West Community Club Chinese Orchestra as they present a repertoire of American music in its fab and free Taste of America event. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, so get there early!
When: 9 July, 3pm
Where: Esplanade Theatre
Cost: Free
www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series
9. Learn how to code: for free!
It’s fair to say that kids seem to ‘get’ coding way quicker than us grown up folk, and it’s never too early to expose our little ones to app jamming, Scratch and coding. Kids age five to seven years will love Train Adventures with Code: a free session using children’s books and popular nursery rhymes to help young coders create their own apps.
When: 8 July, 12-1pm
Where: Bukit Panjang Public Library Stories Come Alive Room, 1 Jelebu Road, #04-16/17, Bukit Panjang Plaza, Singapore 677743
Cost: Free. No registration required but kids need to bring their own Tablet (Android or Apple) measuring at least 7”. Download ScratchJr onto your device before the session. Parents are welcome to join too.
www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary2
10. End your Sunday at the Shed
Break out your best family moves and enjoy back-to-back DJ sets at a kid AND dog friendly Sunday at the Shed session.
When: 9 July, 3-10pm
Where: City Beach Resort, 8 Port Road, 117540
Cost: Free
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