From art therapy to Qi Gong with the fam, unleash your inner zen in fun and creative ways at the Wellness Festival Singapore this year. There's something special for all the family!
With the international school hols in full swing and the kiddies at a loose end, we reckon you need a packed holiday itinerary at the ready. Just in case your calendar looks empty, fret not – we have curated awesome listicles of the best theatre shows, plenty of kid-friendly museums to hit, and even places to scout out dinos. What’s better is that the Little Red Dot is in the midst of a three-week line-up of wellness activities and experiences for the fam, courtesy of the Wellness Festival Singapore (WFS) 2023. In our books, it’s a great chance to bond and tap into your zen with a quick mental and emotional reset. Sounds fun? Well, scroll down for all the deets…
10 Things to do at the Wellness Festival Singapore 2023 with kids
This year the Wellness Festival Singapore (WFS) is focusing on three main pillars to promote holistic well-being -including fitness, emotional & mental wellness and lifestyle with tons of wellness-themed activities with the kids happening between 17 June to 9 July 2023.
1. Zentosa LiveWELL Festival
Island-hop to Sentosa for a unique line-up of curated activities and holistic experiences. Best part? Each of the activities takes a deep dive into well being. There’s plenty to keep the fam engaged, from Music by the beach @Southside to Therapeutic Forest Walk @Imbiah trail (Sentosa Nature Discovery). Mums and dads can even look forward to a Spin Out sesh, yoga and more. There’s something in store for everyone!
When: Multiple time slots available between 10 June to 9 July 2023, Refer website for more deets.
Where: Sentosa (islandwide)
Cost: Free, $10-15
2. SAMily FUNDAY
If artsy-fun floats the fam’s boat, we suggest a visit to the Singapore Art Museum for tons of art-tastic fun. The fam can look forward to a lineup of programmes and activities designed for all age groups. Get creative with fun craft activities, pose for pictures, explore art exhibitions, and much more. SAMily FUNDAY is part of the National Arts Council’s partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board and other arts stakeholders and organisations to make arts x wellness programmes accessible to the public. This is also part of the National Arts Council’s efforts to build a connected and creative economy where the arts can be a source of respite from the rigour of the modern world today.
When: 1 July 2023, 1 pm to 5 pm
Where: SAMily FUNDAY, Singapore Art Museum, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Rd, #01-02, Singapore 089065
Cost: Free
3. Move with Joy
If your pack is the sporty sort, we know just the wellness space you should hit up. The Move with Joy- Wellness Festival at Suntec City has plenty of indoor opps for the fam to explore. We are talking about 20-sports themed activities to choose from. Kids can opt for a fun tournament-style game of football, basketball or even baseball. If you have climbers in the pack, they can conquer new heights at the rock climbing arena. Besides these, there are also four masterclasses to sign up for. Joyful times ahead!
When: 30 June, 1-2 July 2023, 9 am to 9 pm
Where: Move with Joy- Wellness Festival, Suntec City (North Wing), 3 Temasek Blvd, Tower 1, #02-477, S038983
Cost: Peak- $33.90 per pax, 2 hour session; $128 for 4 pax, 2 hour session; Non peak- $30.90 per pax, 3 hour session
4. Immersive Rainforest Trail
Besides playing host to stunning gardens and parks, Singapore also has lush rainforests for a good outdoorsy exploration with the fam. Trot over to the heart of Sentosa for a rainforest deep-dive with the guidance of experienced facilitators. The kids will love discovering the island’s rich flora and fauna in a secondary and coastal rainforest. Binoculars and activity factsheets will be provided to all participants.
When: 17 June to 9 July 2023 (every Saturday 5 pm – 6.30 pm; every Sunday 8 am-9.30 am)
Where: Untamed Paths, Siloso Point Station
Cost: $55 child and $65 adult
5. One Day Holistic Kids Camp
Fill the kids’ (5 – 12 years old) holiday itinerary with a 3-hour wellness experience that integrates creativity, wellness and happiness. The programme includes a combination of movement, mindfulness and art to keep the littlies therapeutically engaged. Through movement, the kids will learn to connect the body and mind with breathing techniques, the art of mindfulness guided by sound healing and storytelling, and also explore a theme through artful methods.
When: 29 May to 31 July 2023 (Every Monday, 1 pm – 4 pm)
Where: Canvass Mindfulness Centre, 5A Binjai Park, Singapore 589820
Cost: $88
6. Animal Yoga
Nope, Animal Yoga does not involve animals doing yoga (although that does sound kinda cute). Animal Yoga (organised by Anytime Fitness Singapore) is about experiencing yoga in a unique setting like the Mandai River Wonders. Wow! The fam can choose to unleash their inner yogi from one of two stunning settings at the park. Did we mention the fam can also interact with the animals after a good sesh of yoga? Sounds like fun!
When: Animal Yoga at Manatees viewing deck in Amazon Flooded Forest – 8 July 2023, 8.45am – 9.45am; Animal Yoga at Boat Plaza in Amazon River Quest
Where: Animal Yoga at Manatees viewing deck in Amazon Flooded Forest; Animal Yoga at Boat Plaza in Amazon River Quest – Mandai River Wonders, 80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826
Cost: Animal Yoga at Manatees viewing deck in Amazon Flooded Forest – $35/parent & child for Friends of Wildlife/Friends of Wildlife Plus members; $85/parent & child for non-members with tickets to River Wonders included.
Animal Yoga at Boat Plaza in Amazon River Quest – $20/individual for Friends of Wildlife/Friends of Wildlife Plus members; $55/individual for non members with ticket to River Wonders included.
7. Family Art Therapy Workshop
Put your creative hats on and hit up the Family Art Therapy Workshop for a fun art-making sesh. Your Picasso bunch can look forward to creating family art together for a piece of bonding memory to take home. There is also a colourful sensory-based art activity in store for the ultimate artful deep-dive. Enjoy the art therapy sesh with the guidance of an art therapist from Art for Good.
When: 3 July 2023, 7pm-8pm
Where: Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 (Near Rain Oculus, Outdoors Boardwalk)
Cost: $10
8. Play and Recharge
Hop, skip and jump your way to Play and Recharge, courtesy of Kiztopia. A fam-fave name amongst families in Singapore! There’s something in store for everyone, including cookie painting for the creative lot, a Zumba workout session for those who love to break into a sweat, and even a short yoga practice sesh for those who like all things zen.
When: 1, 2, 8 and 9 July 2023, 11am-11.30am/ 2pm -2.30pm/ 5pm-5.30pm
Where: Kiztopia Marina Square 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #01-09, Singapore 039594
Cost: For 1 child & 1 adult- $29.80 for 1 hour playtime, $39.80 for 2 hours playtime and $45.80 for 3 hours playtime
9. Qi Gong with your family
Hit up the Event Plaza at Marina Bay Sands and Qi Gong your way to wellness. The family can look forward to gaining some interesting insights into the benefits of Qi Gong, a health talk by in-house nutritionist, and get into the Qi Gong groove together too. Did we mention all participants will get a goodie bag worth $50? Hurrah!
When: 4 July 2023, 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Where: Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 (Near Rain Oculus, Outdoors Boardwalk)
Cost: $10/individual
10. Walking with Colours
For the artsy type, here’s another one from the Wellness Festival Singapore to quench your thirst for creativity. Dive into an immersive experience with a soulful and colourful journey of curating an art piece. And with the experienced guidance of Wild Dot, we reckon you will be in great hands!
When: 1, 2, 8, 9 July 2023, 10am-12am
Where: Meeting Point: Coastal Playgrove at East Coast Park
Cost: $60/individual, $80/couple and $180/family or a group of 4
Here’s to a zen school holiday with the family!
