Hold on to your hats for this one, folks! We've got music, storytelling, a comic convention and snozzcumbers lined up...
You survived the September school holidays (almost) and now there’s just the weekend to get through before the little darlings return to their desks. To keep them busy, we’ve got carnivals and fairy tales, craft activities and Disney princesses… and that’s just to get started with. Jump in to our action-packed 10 things to do in Singapore with the kids this weekend for a line up full of fun!
1. Bring your bookworms to The Book Carnival!
Books and carnival all in one place? Yes please! We can’t wait to check out the games, prizes, storytelling, art and, of course, books-a-plenty at The Book Carnival.
When: 8-10 September, 11am-8pm on 8-9 Sept, and 11am-5pm on 10 Sept
Where: Singapore Management University Underground Concourse, next to Bras Basah MRT
Cost: Free
www.bookcouncil.sg/programmes/bookstreet
2. Belt out Let It Go for the billionth time…
Get ready for some serious toe tapping and prepare to sing your favourite Disney songs at a magical concert in the Botanic Gardens, brought to us by West Symphonia. Kids’ Delights is aimed at Disney fans of all ages, and musical scores from blockbusters Moana, Frozen, Zootopia and The Lion King are included. Now: Let it go, let it go….
When: 9 September, 6-7pm
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens,Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Cost: Free
www.nparks.gov.sg/activities/events-and-workshops/2017/9/west-symphonia
3. Release your inner superhero
Oh yes the super popular Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC) is back for its tenth edition, featuring local and international toys, games and soooo much merch from iconic movies and comics including Star Wars and Spiderman. We love that there’s a kid-friendly zone especially set up for little geeks people to try out activities and games galore. Pokemon, people!
When: 9-10 September, 10am-8pm daily
Where: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level B2, Halls D, E & F (yep: it’s HUGE!)
Price: From $19 per person
www.singaporetgcc.com
4. Join a birthday celebration filled with snozzcumbers and golden tickets…
Celebrate one of the greatest writers that ever there was at Roald Dahl Day, held during September to coincide with his birthday month. Expect big, friendly stories, golden tickets and phizz-whizzing crafts at this lovely, free event for the whole gang.
When: 9 September, 11am-1pm
Where: Bukit Merah Public Library Exhibition Area, 3779 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 159462
Cost: Free. No registration required.
www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary2/e/roald-dahl-day-24253464
5. Sit back and enjoy your lunch while the kids bounce, bounce, bounce
The Social Market at Open Farm Community is back with a special kid-friendly edition filled with carnival games, workshops, music, great food and new friends. Also: a bouncy castle. Yay!
When: 10 September, 10am-6pm
Where: Open Farm Community, 130 E Minden Road Singapore 248819
Cost: Free admission. Activities cost $12 individually, from $25 for an all-day pass per child or $70 for a family pass (inclusive of bottle of house wine!)
www.ptix.co/2vZU8hm
6. Catch a fairy tale brought to life on stage
We’re rather partial to a page-to-stage version of our favourite fairy tales, so are definitely looking forward to catching Rumpelstiltskin spin his magic in this musical adaptation, suitable for kiddos aged three and up!
When: 9-17 September, various timings
Where: Ulu Pandan CC Theatrette, 170 Ghim Moh Road, #01 – 01, 279621
Cost: From $27 per person (including infants in arms)
www.sistic.com.sg/events/crumpel0917
7. Throw the kids in a cassia seed pit
Kids pestering you for a pet? Appease them (for a while) with a ride on a ZOOMOOV animal and then move on to balloon sculpting, workshops, storytelling and a craft playground. Then throw them into a cassia seed play pit!
When: Now until 10 September,
Where: Marina Square Atrium, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Cost: From $10
www.facebook.com/ZOOMOOV
8. Find out more about autism at a fun-packed carnival
Have you been to the very lovely Enabling Village yet? If not then this is the perfect op to check it out: Family Carnival Day 2017 is happening and is packed full of carnival games, educational talks, performances, vendors and delish food. The event hopes to highlight autism in Singapore, and educate the community about how we can ALL help to make life easier for those living with the condition. Fun for a good cause right there.
When: 10 September, 2.45-7pm
Where: Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159053
Cost: Free admission
www.facebook.com/events/452494445133027
9. Flock over to Jurong Bird Park: for an art jam!
The Outdoor Watercolour Art Jam is happening over at Jurong Bird Park, and provides the perfect setting at Flamingo Lake for your little Picasso to unleash their inner creativity. Expect to be gifted a very pink masterpiece…
When: 8 & 9 September, 10am-12pm daily
Where: Jurong Bird Park
Cost: $69 per child (inclusive of child’s admission to Bird Park, all materials and tutor)
www.kidsartjamjbp.peatix.com
10. Grab your last chance for a spot at Jedi training school
It’s the last chance for your young Padawans to grab their lightsabers and try their hand at a spot of Jedi training! While you’re there, check out a virtual reality BB8 and get in on the Star Wars themed activities happening at the Star Wars: Experience the Force Singapore event. It’s leaving our galaxy this weekend, so catch it quick!
When: Now until 10 September, various timings
Where: ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 238801
Cost: Free
www.starwars.com/experience-the-force-orchard-road
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