Parenting workshops, art and craft galore, dancing sessions, and a singing superstar: we’ve got 10 fabulous activities for a weekend of fun with the family...
Who’s looking forward to the weekend? We are! Make a splash at a cool swimming pool party, hang out with some awesome animals for free or carve a pumpkin and get in on some Halloween crafty fun at a spooky BBQ: and that’s just for starters! Dive on in for 10 things to do with the kids this weekend in sunny Singapore – and don’t forget to head over to HoneyKidsGo to check out even more awesome activities!
1. Dive into the Splash Fair at SWISH Swimming!
What do you get when you combine a pool party with a pop-up market? The perfect family afternoon! Our friends at SWISH Swimming are celebrating their second birthday this weekend with a fab event not to be missed: the Splash Fair! Expect shopping ops galore, craft activities, a floating cinema session and some fun-packed games – both in and out of the pool!
When: 16 October, 1-6pm
Where: Swish Swimming School, 72 Loewen Road, #01-08, Singapore 248848
Register: www.goo.gl/forms/3dQhTIIIZ88AQRVg2
2. Dust off your ruby slippers and join a Wicked workshop
Try Defying Gravity as you go Dancing Through Life at this wonderfully Wicked workshop! Stuart MacIver, who plays Dr Dillamond in the musical version of the smash-hit Wizard of Oz prequel, will be running a one-off Wicked musical workshop that kids age eight and up will feel Wonderful about for sure.
When: 16 October, 9am-11am
Where: Tanglin Arts Studio Singapore, 100 Turf Club Road, Horse City, Singapore 287992
Cost: $30 per child
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Kids of all ages will be mesmerised by this free Chinese dance performance of The Magical Lotus Lantern. Join Chen Xiang as he takes on a perilous rescue mission to free his mum from the clutches of his evil uncle, Er Lang Shen, in a tale of heroism, family and folklore. No registration needed: just pitch up and enjoy!
When: 15 October, 2pm-2.30pm
Where: Programme Zone, Ang Mo Kio Public Library, 4300 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6, Singapore 569842
www.nlb.gov.sg
4. Hang out with the monkeys, macaws and manatees: for free!
Sound the elephant trumpets, we have news! Local residents can bag themselves a ‘kids go free’ deal at Jurong Bird Park, River Safari and Singapore Zoo this October! For each grown-up ticket bought, a small explorer gets in for, wait for it… free! Hurrah!
When: Now until 31 October
Where: Singapore Zoo, Jurong Bird Park and River Safari
Cost: One child goes free with one adult ticket (from $21.75)
hwww.wrs.com.sg/gogreenforwildlife
Catch the roving team of professional dancers from Jazz Inc over at the Esplanade this weekend, and pick up a new groove (you can choose which style!) in a series of free five-minute dance lessons brought to us by Melissa Shoes.
When: 14-16 October, 6.30pm and 7.45pm
Where: Various locations around Esplanade Theatres on the Bay
www.esplanade.com
6. Rock the night away with Morrissey
If Indie rock, Britpop and the 1980s take you on a happy trip down memory lane, then you absolutely have to grab some tix for former The Smiths’ frontman, Morrissey, in concert this weekend! Morrissey will be rocking the Marina Barrage for one-night only with classic hits including Suede Head, World Peace is None of Your Business and Speedway.
When: 15 October, 8pm
Where: Marina Barrage, Green Roof D
Cost: From $118 per person
www.sistic.com.sg/events
7. Get crafty with a free workshop at the library
Kids age eight to 13 years will love getting crafty at the free Doodle Your Cup Workshop at Clementi Public Library. Imagination and creativity are encouraged for this fun session which will have the kiddos personalising their own glass cups.
When: 15 October, 2pm-4pm
Where: Programme Zone, Clementi Public Library, 3155 Commonwealth Ave West, The Clementi Mall, Singapore 129588
Registration: At www.nlb.gov.sg or at e-Kiosks found in all libraries
www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
8. Enlist the experts before you commence Operation: Potty
Potty training. Two words that fill many a parent with despair just thinking about this daunting task. But help is at hand! Join a free potty training workshop to help you prepare for your nappy-free battles in this essential session led by experts.
When: 15 October, 11am-12.30pm
Where: Central Library, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064
Registration: At library e-Kiosks or at www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
www.nlb.gov.sg
9. Try your hand at flower arranging: and make the flowers yourself!
Spend time with your kids age 10 and up getting creative at a fun workshop to learn how to handcraft flowers from clay before arranging them in a take-home flower vase. Expect hands-on fun and creative vibes aplenty at this Crafty Singapore session led by Aboli Callidus.
When: 15 October, 2.30pm-4.30pm
Where: Block B, Goodman Arts Centre, #03-19, 90 Goodman Road, 439053
Cost: $55 per person
www.craftysgworkshops.tictail.com
10. Head to Timbre@Gillman for pumpkin carving and a Halloween feast
Halloween is creeping up on us quicker than a creepy creeper, so head over to Timbre@Gillman for a fang-tastic Halloween edition of its Super Social BBQ. Word on the street is that there’s pumpkin carving, a bouncy castle, face painting, craft activities and heaps more Halloween fun to be had by the whole family.
When: Every Sat & Sun throughout October, 4pm onwards
Where: Timbre@Gillman, 9A Lock Road, #01-05, Singapore 108926
Cost: Free admission and activities
www.gillmanbarracks.com