Looking to head somewhere with the kids? Count on our list to save you from the overwhelming number of family-friendly activities in town. Read on as we curate the best and most exciting activities for your kids in Singapore.
Beaute Hub-Edupod Junior Art Competition
Budding artist in your brood? Edupod, Singapore’s leading children’s playground and furniture company and supplier to educational institutions in the country is hosting the Beaute Hub-Edupod Junior Art Competition.
Themed, My Singapore, Our Future, the competition is open to all Singapore Residents, aged 4 - 12 years, in two categories: 4-6 years and 7-12 years. It requires all participants to submit an original work completed using Faber-Castell art materials with photo evidence of the Faber-Castell art materials used.
Beaute Hub is named the Title Sponsor for the first ever Junior Art Competition organised by Edupod, supported by Faber-Castell as our Official Art Supplies Partner. The competition will be judged by a prolific group of artists such as Senior Artist Ang Ah Tee, Aaron Gan, Alicia Tan Yen Ping and more from Gallery1819. Also on the judge’s panel is renowned artist Julie Zhu who is also offering art training to participants. Participants may opt to buy an official art supplies kit for $99 and are entitled to a free 1-hour art session conducted by Ms Julie Zhu.
Let’s talk about the prizes! One Platinum Winner in each category will receive $500 + products valued at $500 sponsored by leading brands. Furthermore, the 30 Finalists will look forward to an exhibition of their winning artworks being showcased. All proceeds from the sales of artworks to the public will be donated to a selected charity by the organising committee.
Love to work with mixed mediums? Participants can use a single or a variety of wet and dry drawing mediums and combine watercolour, acrylic or oil paint, charcoal, graphite or coloured ink.
*All artworks must be submitted by 24th December 2022. To learn more about the rules and how to participate, read the details on Edupod’s website.
Tasmanian Devils, Festive Wild-erland and More at the Night Safari
Have you heard? Night Safari has welcomed its newest residents all the way from Australia - the Tasmanian Devils. For the very first time, little and the not so little guests in Singapore will get to see the devils in the flesh!
Look forward to meeting the four Tasmanian Devils – Crumpet, Snickers, Jesse and Panini – who are all around three years old and have made the Wallaby Trail their new home. There’s even a Tasmanian Devil Keeper Talk happening daily at 8 pm and 9 pm where you can hear all about the endangered species from their keepers.
Also, happening at Night Safari, is the refreshed version of Creatures of the Night, a crowd favourite since its launch in December 2003. Get ready to welcome new animal species - the Indian Crested Porcupine, Raccoon Dog and Bearded Pig - who will be joining existing wildlife ambassadors such as the Asian Small-clawed Otters, Malay Fish Owl, and Fennec Fox.
Set against the backdrop of natural landscapes, water features and thematic trees, the stage is also enhanced with tech elements such as an LED wall and the latest in surround sound and lighting.
That’s not all! A dazzling lineup of festive activities awaits at Mandai Wildlife Reserve! Don't miss your last chance to experience the Christmas joy at Night Safari before 2 January(Also happening across Singapore Zoo and River Wonders) including Snowfall at Naracoorte Cave. Falling snow in the heart of Night Safari, means there’s ample opportunity to take photos and create memories that last a lifetime. We’ll see you there!
*The Devils are part of the insurance population managed by the Save the Tasmanian Devil Programme (STDP), led by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania. The transfer was made under the recommendation of the Species Management Programme (SMP). Under the SMP, Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA) member organisations collaborate to ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of species populations under human care.
Night Safari is located at 80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826.
A Day of Fun at Children’s Museum Singapore
Get set for a world of wonder at the National Heritage Board’s new Children’s Museum Singapore (CMSG), the first museum in Singapore dedicated to children who are 12 years old and below.
From 10 December, children can take a voyage back in time to olden-day Singapore, discover the wonders of nature, explore how our local communities celebrate birthdays and more.
Guided by its tagline “Start with Wonder”, CMSG will function as a ‘starter museum’ to introduce young visitors and their families to the museum-going experience, sustain and nurture a sense of curiosity to explore, experiment, and facilitate a conducive environment for learning through play.
By inviting children to get hands-on with interactives, stories and everyday objects, the museum is full of enriching opportunities to learn about Singapore’s heritage and culture and spark discovery about themselves and the world around them.
It features a permanent exhibition that spans four galleries on the ground floor and three special galleries on the second level that will be refreshed regularly. Each gallery is designed to stimulate the senses, evoke curiosity and motivate learning.
Children’s Museum Singapore (former Singapore Philatelic Museum). 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807.
Meet the Giants at Sentosa
Little Lyn, Reef the Chief, Curious Sue, Dreamer Dee - collectively known as Explorers of Sentosa, have landed on the shores of Palawan Beach in Sentosa! Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) officially launched the installation, comprising a family of four giant sculptures created by internationally renowned Copenhagen-based recycling artist Thomas Dambo, to conclude the island’s Golden Jubilee with an experience centred on sustainability – a strategic imperative at SDC.
Joining Thomas’ other sculptures located around the world in Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, China, South Korea, Chile and the United States, the Explorers of Sentosa cleverly combines storytelling and upcycling of sustainable materials to articulate the message of circularity. Breathing new life into trash, the newest exhibit revolves around an allegorical fairytale of how the man-made Eternity Material can disrupt our natural environment.
The sculptures will be situated along Palawan Beach till 2024 and access to the installations is free throughout the year. Don’t miss this amazing day out with the kids that allows for the cutest photos to share!
The Great Bay Fiesta
Look forward to a day out with the family at The Great World Carnival. Exciting carnival rides and games and The Great Food Fiesta which features over 35 different food stalls.
Presented by Trip.com, this exciting entertainment concept by The Show Master (a new blockbuster entertainment arm by Uncle Ringo) features four main highlights – The Great Cirque de Cascades, Ice Magic: The Great Fantasy on Ice, The Great World Carnival by Uncle Ringo, and The Great Food Fiesta.
The Great Cirque des Cascades is a showcase of international circus stunts and acts – many of which will be making their debut in Singapore. Ice Magic: The Great Fantasy on Ice will be the biggest pop-up winter-themed attraction to set foot in sunny Singapore. Also in a Big Top tent, this magical wonderland will transport visitors from the heat of our tropical island to a snowy world for a special indoor ice and snow experience, including snow slopes, ice slides and sculptures, and winter sports, coupled with dessert and drink bars.
The Great World Carnival by Uncle Ringo pays homage to the historic Great World Amusement Park, offering a nostalgic glimpse into Singapore’s leisure scene in the 1920s to 1970s. And finally, The Great Food Fiesta, has the best of festive bites and fairground treats for visitors with specialty fare from over 30 stalls with unique offerings. Admission to The Great Food Fiesta is free
Pinkfong World Adventure
Ready to make your child’s Baby Shark dreams come true? Featuring 16 interactive games and experiences for children to venture to different worlds with Baby Shark and friends. Being Singapore’s first immersive event that includes motion interactive games, a soft playground and joyful song and dance, it will be nothing like what you have ever experienced. Starting from 7th October 2022 to 2nd January 2023 at Let’sPlay @ Marina Square, hurry along to grab your tickets before Pinkfong World Adventure heads on to Malaysia and Hong Kong!
Spread out across 14,000 sq ft of space at the Let’s Play entertainment hub, make sure to make the most out of your 1 hour and 40 minutes session. Keep your kids’ energy level sky high with the rides together with the various characters and forge unforgettable moments with them. Capture these precious memories by taking once-in-a-lifetime pictures with your favourite characters at the Meet and Greet! Available at 4 different timings: 10 am, 1.30 pm, 4 pm and 6.30 pm, the tickets cost S$28 from Monday to Thursday and S$32 from Friday to Sunday (including public holidays; 24 Oct, 24-26 Dec, 31 Dec and1 to 2 Jan 2023).
Pinkfong World Adventure. Let’sPlay @ Marina Square, 6 Raffles Blvd, Marina Square, Singapore 039594, #03-208/209.
ArtScience Museum: Drop-in Session: Make Your Own Hybrid Friend
Spark your child’s creativity from a young age by bringing them to ArtScience Museum’s Drop-in Session to Make Your Own Hybrid Friend! As part of ArtScience Museum’s education programme for Patricia Piccinini: We are Connected, you can expect your little ones to be spurred to create and act upon their imagination. Challenging all to consider and celebrate a world filled with wonder and difference, Patricia Piccinini allows children to discover the world with care, empathy and a naturing instinct. Through using an array of materials provided, your child can ponder about the future and create their own little hybrid friend to bring home!
Priced at just S$5 per ticket with limited slots available, the event is held at The Sun, Basement 1. With two different timings available (11 am to 1 pm, 3 pm to 5 pm), you will be able to enjoy the session on the 28th Oct, 25th Nov, 30th Dec 2022 and 29 Jan 2023. Do also take note that the recommended age group will be 7 years and older!
ArtScience Museum. 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974.
J’ Kids Amusement: J’ Kids Funland Carnival
Bring your little ones to a carnival near your neighbourhood for a fun-filled day out! As one of the largest kids' carnivals with a wide variety of amusement rides, carnival game stalls and inflatable playgrounds, kids will be bubbling with excitement for sure. For those who love the thrill of winning and the idea of getting some prizes, get ready to test out your skills at the carnival game stalls! Prizes include toys and cuddly plushies which the children will love.
Happening from 30 September to 16 October 2022, spot the J’ Kids Funland Carnival at two different locations in Singapore.
For the north-easties, look forward to seeing the bustling carnival at the outdoor Community Plaza at Oasis Terraces while those living in the north can participate in the fun at the indoor Atrium Space and Community Plaza of Canberra Plaza! Learn more about these carnivals and keep yourself updated on J’Kids Amusement’s Facebook page.
Oasis Terraces, 681 Punggol Drive, Singapore 820681, Community Plaza Level 1 (Outdoor)
Canberra Plaza, 133 Canberra View, Singapore 750133, Community Plaza Level 1 (Outdoor) and Outdoor Atrium Space Level 1 (Indoor)
Get your kids golfing with their favourite cartoon characters from some of Pixar’s most beloved films including Toy Story, The Incredibles Coco, Monsters, Inc., Onward, Luca, Finding Nemo, Up, Ratatouille, Wall-E, Inside Out, Soul, Turning Red, Lightyear and more!
Inspired by these iconic characters and stories, this open-air, pop-up mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes on adorable courses. Open to children of all ages, feel free to guide your little ones through the course and even witness the iconic house from Up floating up and away as you get through the obstacle together.
A good way to spend quality time together as a family, mini-golf is definitely fuss-free and family-friendly. With the courses being quirky and reminiscent of the plots in the movies, they will be both entertaining and challenging for the kids, as well as the adults. While there are no live characters, don’t forget to snap some pictures when you enter the course with a statue featuring a Pixar favourite! Do also take note that while children under 3 are free to join, they will not be assigned their own putter (golf club) or ball. You can expect to spend up to 1.5 hours to 2 hours for a group of 4 and 18 holes. Open Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 10 pm at S$28 and Saturday to Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm at S$38, book your tickets online to avoid any disappointment!
Pixar Putt Singapore. Marina Bay Sands Waterfront Promenade, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
The Anywhere of Everything, No Matter the Time
For the first time ever, a choreographed installation targets pre-walking babies (from 6 months and up) and neuro-divergent young children with additional mobility needs. The Anywhere of Everything, No Matter the Time – is a safe space for those who may not usually have access to the theatre to explore the dynamic and unpredictable world of events. Consisting of objects in various textures and volumes, choose between open and intimate spaces within your own timeline to experience diverse possibilities for interplay. This aims to stimulate your child’s curiosity, encourage playful exploration as well as provide a calm and private space for relaxation.
Mobility devices friendly, feel free to bring in any devices that may help you. You may have to act fast as tickets are available for pairs only, with limited spaces. Priced at S$50 per pair (1 adult and 1 child), come in at any time slot: 9 am to 11.30 am or 1 pm to 3 pm for Tuesday to Friday and Monday (24 Oct); 9.30 am to 11.30 am, 1 pm to 3 pm and 4 pm to 6 pm for Saturday and Sunday. With flexible timing, you won’t have to stress about reaching on time as you can arrive, leave and return anytime within the 2 hours session.
The Anywhere of Everything, No Matter the Time. Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Rd, Singapore 439053.
The Little Company: Hare And Tortoise
Written by by Kate Golledge and directed by Cherilyn Woo to celebrate The Little Company’s (TLC) 20th anniversary, TLC is once again bringing us a new and original play from Aesop’s Fables’ Hare and Tortoise. Dedicated to producing high-quality theatre for young audiences, Nightingale), this fun and fast-paced play about friendship is recommended for children 3 years and above! Unlike the traditional take on the Hare and Tortoise tale, TLC puts its own unique twist on it by giving the audience a different takeaway. Instead of the moral of the story being ‘slow and steady wins the race’, TLC’s version of Hare and Tortoise focuses on the importance of embracing each other’s differences to work together.
With this contemporary adaptation of the Hare and Tortoise, your child will learn of the significance of making space for everyone’s talent and abilities – especially in today’s winner-take-all world. Starting from 26th October 2022 to 20th November 2022, this 50-minutes play about friendship will be held at KC Arts Centre. For the weekdays the time slots available will be at 9.30am and 11.30am with the tickets priced at S$30, S$27 and S$22 according to the seat category chosen. If you’re going as a family of 4, you could get a package for Cat 1 at a steal of just S$102! While for the weekends and public holidays, the timeslots will be 11am and 2pm with the tickets priced at S$50 (includes a group photo taken with the cast after the show), S$40 and S$35. Similarly, a family of 4 will get to enjoy a special price of S$170(includes a group photo with the cast after the show) or S$136 if you opt for Cat 1 or 2.
The Little Company: A division of SRT. KC Arts Centre – Home of SRT, 20 Merbau Road, Singapore 239035.
Phone: (+65) 62215585
Email: [email protected]
Malay Heritage Centre: MHC Closing Fest
The MHC Closing Fest invites all to join them in the last cultural-enriching event before the Malay Heritage Centre prepares to close its door to the public for a major revamp, With a long line-up of activities for the weekends of October, take your time to sieve through the list and find your favourite. Look out for a chance to get crafty with your children with the Kebaya-inspired Badge Making Drop-in Activity. Happening on the 29 and 30 October 2022 from 12 pm to 5 pm, simply book a free ticket online, head over to grab a ball and start doodling away!
For something a little different, opt for this sensory-stimulating workshop, where visual arts, music and drama are combined. The workshop: Playnting - Where Playing meets Painting is the perfect opportunity for your child to get messy and express their inner Vincent Van Gogh. Dip the drumsticks into a myriad of paint colours and ‘playnt’ with the drumsticks onto a canvas or tote bag, to an upbeat music playlist of popular Malay tunes through the years! They can even get a chance to learn basic traditional rhythms and drum out their own unique ‘Playnthing’ with artist, Khaitama, while creating their masterpiece. For those on concession passes, you are blessed with a discount and the tickets only cost S$14.40 per session. Otherwise, the tickets are still budget-friendly at the price of S$18 per session. Do remember that it is only available on the 30th of October from 11 am to 5 pm!
Malay Heritage Centre: MHC Closing Fest. Malay Heritage Centre, 85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501.
Phone: (+65) 63910450
Be ready to get all geared up for SAFRA Sprint Kids 2022 and take up the best recruit challenge! Happening on 12 and 13 November at SAFRA Jurong Atrium, children aged 7 to 12 years old can become little soldiers as they take part in a series of Basic Military Training (BMT) inspired challenges. From untying knots at the Individual Field Craft station to test their aiming and accuracy skills at the Basic Trainfire Course station, they will get to enjoy the full experience of a BMT soldier.
Upon completion of the challenge, participants will receive a Junior Field Pack worth $30 which includes s a towel, water bottle, event cap, finisher medal and finisher certificate to wrap up the experience! Join your kid in the Families for Life Challenge to stand a chance to win cash prizes worth up to $5,000 or take part in the non-competitive category for a bonding opportunity with your child. Priced at S$15 to S$20 for participation (SAFRA members) and S$20 to S$30 (guests), sign up before the 23rd October 2022 now!
SAFRA Sprint Kids. SAFRA Jurong Atrium, 333 Boon Lay Way, Singapore 649848.
Phone: (+65) 66864333
Email: [email protected]
How could we ever forget about Halloween in the month of October? Get your spook on with your precious ones as you participate in SCAREvenger hunt, CarnEVIL games, and more as a family! From 21 October to 23 October, 4 pm to 9 pm, join the SCAREvenger hunt (S$12, U.P.$15 for HomeTeam NS member and S$17, U.P.$20 for guests) to get through the spine-chilling trails around the clubhouse and complete your tasks. Taking about 10 minutes per task, do take note that there should be an accompanying parent for any child below the age of 10.
If you or your children prefer a balanced mix of activities, register for CarnEVIL (S$12/15 coupons, U.P.$15 for HomeTeam NS members and S$12/10 coupons, U.P.$15 for guests) from 2 pm to 9 pm on 21 October to 23 October, to bounce off the witchy bouncy castles and participate in a range of frightful carnival activities! Scary good times await you and remember to put on your scariest outfits on and snap your best shot to stand a chance to win HomeTeamNS Vouchers!
HomeTeamNS: Spooktober. HomeTeamNS Khatib, 2 Yishun Walk, Singapore 767944.
Email: [email protected]
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