We think we’ve been dropping hints long enough and heavy enough now to be safely presuming we are being taken out for a Mother’s Day brunch this weekend, but if the famalam ‘forgot’ to book a restaurant then fear not: We still have tons of fun things lined up to with the kids! From a hilarious musical treat to a movie screening at one of our fave libraries, an outdoor concert to theatre for kids, we know where it’s all at for your weekend in Singapore. And for even more awesome ideas, don’t forget to head over to HoneyKidsGo!
1. Be serenaded at a concert in the park
Kick back and relax with the kids and a picnic and listen to live music performed by Singapore Symphony Orchestra at very special Mother’s Day Concert. Wind up your day of being spoilt by chilling out to the beautiful sounds of classics from Mozart, Massent and Tchaikovsky.
When: 14 May, 6pm
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens
Cost: Free
www.sso.org.sg
2. Laugh away the weekend at a hysterical musical
Looking for a Mother’s Day full of belly laughs? Then the hilariously funny Broadway smash, Sister Act, is where it’s at!
When: 9-28 May, various times
Where: Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands
Cost: From $65 per person, suitable
www.sistic.com.sg/events/sister0617
3. Go to a movie screening: at the library!
Settle down with some popcorn for a fun evening screening of Patch Adams: a doctor who is like no other and who believes laughter is the best medicine of all. We’re with you Dr. Patch!
When: 13 May, 4-6pm
Where: Queenstown Public Library Programme Zone, 53 Margaret Drive, Singapore 149297
www.nlb.gov.sg
4. Take the kids on a theatre adventure
Go on a fantastic (and slightly spooky) adventure when Coraline arrives on stage in a tale full of love, magic and the power of good over evil: much like motherhood, really. Suitable for kiddos age four and above.
When: 13-21 May, various times
Where: Ulu Pandan CC Theatrette, 70 Ghim Moh Road, #01-01, Singapore 279621
Cost: $27 per person
www.sistic.com.sg/events/ccoraline0517
5. Get crafty with the kids for Mother’s Day
We love the look of this crafty, free sesh over at Esplanade: join your kiddos to help them make a special card to celebrate being a mummy.
When: 13-14 May, sessions at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm & 6pm (first come, first served)
Where: Esplanade Theatre Meeting Point
Cost: Free
www.esplanade.com
6. Go on an imagination journey at a new exhibition
There’s a new exhibition in town and we can’t wait to get our imaginations fired up: Imaginarium: to the Ends of the Earth is now open at the Singapore Art Museum. Expect immersive, tactile and interactive artworks designed to awaken the inner explorer in children of all ages. This edition focuses on how we see people, flora, and fauna adapt to their ever-changing surroundings.
When: 6th May–27th August
Cost: Free for Singaporeans and PRs, all others $6 adults, $3 students, free for children under 6 yrs old (group discounts available)
Where: Singapore Art Museum annexe, SAM at 8Q, 8 Queen Street, Singapore 188535
singaporeartmuseum.sg
A must for any parent feeling baffled about what kind of schooling is going to fit best here in Singapore and beyond, The Private and International School Fair features preschool, primary and secondary education advice as well as info on pre-university programmes and boarding schools.
When: 13 May, 12-5pm
Where: Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cost: Free
www.privateinternationalschoolfair.com/events
8. Get creative at a mummy and child workshop
Hop over to our activity booking site, HoneyKidsGo, and book you and the kids onto a workshop guaranteed to result in a decent Mother’s Day prezzie! Join Da Vinci Group in a fun, heartwarming session, open to all ages and create a ceramic bowl as a take-home gift.
When: 13 May, various times
Where: 22 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536208
Cost: $120 per parent/child team
www.davincisg.com/shop
9. Learn some coding with your girls
We’re a big fan of girls learning coding, but if we’re honest, we haven’t got much of a clue about how to do it ourselves. Girls in Tech can fix that this weekend at a special Mother’s Day workshop, Mom Can Code #ICan2, designed for mum and her girls (from age seven) to learn a trick or two about techie-stuff. Loshberry Code Studio will be showing us how, and Trehaus are providing the space. Now all we need is to engage the old grey matter…
When: 13 May, 10am-1pm
Where: Trehaus, 442 Claymore Road, #03-01 Singapore 238879
Cost: From $40 per person
www.eventnook.com/event/momcancodeican2
10.Put new pockets of Singapore on your radar
Think you’ve explored most of Singapore? That’s about to change, thanks to the return of the annual Singapore Heritage Festival. The festival is set to entice explorers and history lovers through “SHF Takes Over”, a new program which will bring you on an exciting tour of lesser-known hot spots around the island, including Caldecott Broadcast Centre, Bukit Pasoh and Little India.
When: Now until 14 May, various timings
Where: Check out Singapore Heritage Festival schedule for full deets
Cost: Free and ticketed events
www.heritagefestival.sg
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