This weekend (May 13-14th), Singapore is packed to the brim with some fun activities. We narrow down the best ones so you and your kids can spend quality time together.
Text: Atika Lim and Gowri Somasundaram
What: Dive into a world of chocolate in the Chocolate Garden this weekend. From a Fondue Garden to a Lollipop Land, you can also take part in workshops and meet everyone’s favourite Cookie Monster!
Admission: Prices vary. Check website for details.
Visit: Universal Studios Singapore
What: Spend this Mother’s Day sharing past memories and making new ones with your little ones. Create a bowl for your keepsakes using clay together with your kids and spend the day with the, free from the hustle and bustle.
Admission: $120
Visit: Da Vinci Group, 22 New Industrial Road
What: Relax against the lush greenery and soothing music brought to you by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra for their Mother’s Day concert. From Mozart to Massenet, a repertoire of great music awaits you together with a special Mother’s Day gift!
Admission: Free
Visit: Singapore Botanic Gardens
What: Introduce your kids to the beauty of poetry while exposing them to the art of giving back by attending the Beginnings – a poetry exhibition in support of the Singapore Cancer Society. All proceeds from sale of artworks will be donated to SCS.
Admission: Free
Visit: Visual Arts Centre @ Dhoby Ghaut
What: Go on a learning journey with your kids to know more about living consciously, of not only yourself but also your environment. Get inspired to make positive changes in your life by attending the talks and walking around the marketplace.
Admission: Free Entry
Visit: Equarius Hotel, Resorts World Sentosa
What: Join your kids as they go along on an adventure with Caroline Jones as she discovers a whole Other world. This spellbinding tale portrays everything from courage to wits, produced especially for the little ones.
Admission: Prices vary. Check website for details
Visit: Ulu Pandan CC Theaterette
What: Include some learning this Mother’s Day by taking your kid on a fun adventure at KidZania! Role-play with them at a fashion boutique or a science laboratory! Also enjoy a free pass for yourself with every purchase of two walk-in Kids tickets!
Admission: Prices vary. Check website for details.
Visit: KidZania Singapore, Palawan Kidz City, Sentosa
What: Head over to the On Sharks and Humanity exhibition for a day of artful fun with your kids. With over 20 artworks from artists around the world and several of the artworks reach over 6 metres in height, it will truly be a sight to behold.
Admission: Free
Visit: Parkview Museum
What: This amusement site is a one-stop solution for kids and adults alike to have a blast outside. Watch as your kids operate a digger and building small blocks. Not only does this bring them outdoors, but also helps them develop skill such as hand-eye coordination.
Admission: Prices vary. Check website for details.
Visit: Diggersite Roadshow – Jcube Roadshow
What: Peek into the homes of others at this exhibition that displays selected pictures from the photobook, HDB Homes of Singapore. Get some inspiration for your next home makeover or show your little ones how HDB flats were like in the past
Website: http://www.sprmrkt.com.sg/lifestyle#art
Visit: 2 McCallum Street