The long-awaited school holidays are finally here! A time when you can finally have uninterrupted family time with your kids. And what better than a whole month of fun-filled activities that you and your kids can enjoy together?
If your kids are feeling bored and you’re unsure what to do, don’t worry! Here are some fun activities for you and your family to explore during the holidays.
Monstrous Fun! @ The Arts House
Embark on a journey to a world of folklores and local tales at the annual Monstrous Fun! @ The Arts House festival. They present a line-up of interactive literary-based programmes in not just one but four languages – English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil, for children aged 3-12 years.
Get ready for a whole lot of fun with activities in four languages. From bilingual interactive author-reading sessions and comic drawing workshops, to thrilling monster hunts and tours, a good time is guaranteed!
Date: 16 to 17 June 2023
Location: The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429
Time: 10am to 5pm
Pricing: Free admission
Visit The Arts House’s website to register.
Goodman Open House
Don’t forget to drop by another event by The Arts House; the annual Goodman Open House. With open studios, engaging workshops, a pop-up artist market, and a closing parade showcasing, a whole schedule of exciting programmes and activities awaits everyone of different ages!
Date: 24 June 2023
Location: Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Rd, Singapore 439053
Time: 10am to 5pm
Pricing: Free admission with ticketed programmes
Register now via The Arts House’s website for a variety of art forms at Singapore’s largest arts enclave!
Income Eco Run
After a three-year-long hiatus, the Income Eco Run is finally back! Run for the great cause of Zero Waste. This year, participants can choose their desired running distance (from 3 km to 21.1km) to support a zero-waste lifestyle in Singapore!
So gather around your family and friends to run towards a good cause together! Every kilometre counts as Income will donate $1 per kilometre to the Singapore Environment Council. Plus, you’ll be able to get that boost of exercise your body needs and run for a zero-waste Singapore!
Date: 11 June 2023
Location: Marina Barrage, 8 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018951
Time: 4.30am to 11am
Pricing:
- Public: S$50
- Income Policyholders / NTUC Member / Passion Card: Adult Entry (13 years old and above): S$40, Kids Entry (4 – 12 years old): S$25
Register for Income Eco Run over at their official page.
Bird Paradise
Flock to Bird Paradise this June holidays to explore Singapore’s newest wildlife park. Take the chance to get close to the many feathered friends at avian presentations, feeding sessions, and keeper talks in the eight large walk-through aviaries.
Walk through the Ocean Network Express Penguin Cove to view the fascinating oceanic life of penguins, both above and underwater. Get your tickets now to view the magnificent birds in their new home!
Location: 20 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729825
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (last entry at 5pm)
Pricing:
For Local Residents: S$43.20 (Adults), S$29.70 (Child)
For Non-Residents: S$48 (Adults), S$33 (Child)
Tickets to Bird Paradise can be purchased at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve website. For what to expect at Bird Paradise, be sure to catch our coverage!
Get Curious: All About Food
Everyone loves good food, so what better way to appreciate food than through Get Curious: All About Food at the National Museum of Singapore?
Explore five food-themed interactive installations, covering topics of traditional food preparation tools to innovation in food packaging. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Learning becomes exciting through a range of programmes on science and sustainability — such as the fun facts about the museum’s food-related artefacts along six trail stops at the Level 2 galleries!
Don’t forget to drop in for a colouring and stamping activity at the Children’s Studio, Level 3, on 27 – 28 May and 3 – 4 June, where you can choose from various food stamps to “fill” up your tingkat container or porcelain bowl!
Date: 27 May to 25 June 2023
Location: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
Time: 10am to 12 pm & 1pm to 6pm daily
Pricing: Free Admission
If you need more information, visit the National Museum of Singapore’s website to satisfy your curiosity.
Children’s Festival: Nature’s Imaginarium
Join Calvin the Caterpillar on a quest to find his lost shoes at Gardens By The Bay and get the chance to earn a reward! There are fun-filled activities such as customising your own souvenirs at the free workshops or playing with Calvin’s friends who live in the Gardens.
Even when the sun sets, there’s more to do! Lay your picnic mats to enjoy an outdoor movie screening among the Supertrees. Definitely the perfect way to end the day!
Date: 10 to 25 June 2023
Location: Supertree Grove, Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Time: 10am to 7pm
Pricing: Free admission, with selected activities that are ticketed
Purchase of tickets and more information can be found on Gardens by the Bay’s website.
Pokémon Cable Cars
Join Pikachu and friends on a journey above the Singapore city skyline, with stunning views in a Pokémon ball-themed cable car! With five different Pokémon designs, each cabin is uniquely designed to make you feel as if you were in the world of Pokémon. So book your tickets now to hop on for an unforgettable experience!
Date: 1 May to 30 September 2023
Location: Mount Faber Peak
Time: 8.45 am to 10pm
Pricing: Book and purchase various ticket tiers directly online.
Head over to Sentosa’s website to purchase tickets and for more information!
SAMily Funday: Children’s Season Edition
Roll your sleeves up for family bonding time through arts and crafts with SAMily Funday: Children’s Season Edition! Discover the world of contemporary art on a deeper level through the series of artistic installations such as Hito Steryerl: Factory of the Sun, to the sensory experience of Lila: Unending Play by Jane Lee and Contemporaries: Residues & Remixes.
Embark on an adventurous journey by exploring different occupations. Simply sign up for workshops on comic creation, or act as a detective by exploring how the two different worlds of art and science come together when art conservators work on preserving precious works of art. Don’t forget to collect the unique stickers too, which are inspired by the artworks!
Date: 3 June 2023
Location: Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Rd, #01-02, Singapore 089065
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Pricing: All programmes are free; General admission (free for Singaporeans and PRs) applies for exhibitions.
For the full programme schedules and more information, visit Singapore Art Museum’s website.
Art Trails and Roving Pop-up Children’s Bookstore
Two new public art trails by SAM’s public art initiative, The Everyday Museum, have recently launched Port/raits of Tanjong Pagar: Encounters with Art in the Neighbourhood and Singapore Deviation: Wander with Art through the Rail Corridor. Explore the series of art installations in public spaces and discover new stories.
Don’t forget to drop by the pop-up bookstore featured through the partnership of The Everyday Museum and Natventure, a local independent bookstore. Look forward to an adventurous journey through a selection of specially curated books, storytelling and play sessions for your kids to enjoy!
Date: 27 May to 4 June 2023
Locations: Duxton Plain Park, Everton Park and Wessex Estate
Time: 12pm to 5pm
Pricing: Admission is free
Visit Singapore Art Museum’s website for the entire programme schedule and more information.
PAZZION Café
Food is definitely a must-have before or after doing all sorts of activities. And what’s better than free food? So treat the family to good food at PAZZION Café this school holiday as kids 12 years old and below get to eat for free!
For every 2 mains, 1 child will receive a free main with two mouthwatering pasta options to choose from. But that’s not all; get a bonus scoop of ice cream to pair with the main dish – a sweet dessert for a sweet deal! So head down to PAZZION Café as soon as possible for your family to enjoy good food that comes in a good deal.
Date: 27 May to 25 June 2023
Location: PAZZION Café Takashimaya Shopping Centre or Jewel Changi Airport
Follow PAZZION Café’s Instagram page for updates.
Save the dates now for a month of non-stop fun! Don’t forget to share your reviews and experience with us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Photo of Bird Paradise by Leo Chia of the DANAMIC Team. Additional visuals courtesy of cirala_sky via Unsplash, The Arts House, Gardens by the Bay, Mount Faber Leisure, Singapore Art Museum, and PAZZION Café.
