It’s the last weekend of the March holidays and if you’ve not managed to spend time with your little ones while school is out, here are some things you can do with them this weekend.
READ MORE:
The 20 Best Enrichment Classes For Kids In 2018
If You’ve Got These 7 Traits, Your Child Will Be Successful
9 Rules Before You Let Kids Play Games On Smartphones
It’s going to be an epic show as Disney On Ice celebrates its 25th anniversary! Catch more than 50 unforgettable Disney stars and enjoy a sing-along score of melodious masterpieces and stunning choreography.
Produced by Feld Entertainment, this spectacular two-hour production combines the incredible talents of world-class ice skaters with heartwarming Disney stories, including Zootopia, Frozen, Finding Dory and The Lion King.
When: Now to March 18, various show times
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Admission: Tickets are from $25 to $120
The ‘Fantasy Zoo’ balloon exhibition is back for the eighth year! 38 balloon artists from nine countries will come together to transform the Marina Square atrium into a zoo. Head down to Marina Square from March 9 to 18, 2018 with your kids to check out the adorable balloon animals from 11am to 10pm.
Your little ones will want to learn how to sculpt their own balloon animals from a professional balloon artist? Check out the balloon sculpting workshops for 3 to 12 year olds that are held on March 10, 11, 17 and 18, 2018 from 1.30pm to 3pm and 4pm to 5.30pm. Each session is limited to 15 children and costs $15 per child.
There are also balloon crafts and colouring sessions where your little ones can look forward to a wide array of DIY zoo-themed crafts and colouring activities. The sessions are held on March 9 and 12 to 16, 2018 from 2pm to 6pm.
When: From now to March 18, from 11am to 10pm
Where: Marina Square, Central Atrium
Admission: Free entry; additional $15 per child for balloon sculpting workshop
Why not start the March holidays on a high with The State of Fun? Sentosa presents FunFest with We Bare Bears at Palawan Beach from March 10 to 18, 2018. Look forward to free entry into Sentosa to experience an exciting line-up of activities with your little ones.
Palawan Beach will be transformed into Singapore’s largest inflatables playground by the beach, featuring the adorable characters from Cartoon Network’s beloved show We Bare Bears.
Your little ones will be thrilled to navigate through the plethora of bouncy castles, inflatable slides, traversing walls and obstacle courses in the mega playground.
For the very first time in Singapore, get up close and personal with over 300 We Bare Bears inflatables. There will also be a 50-feet tall inflatable of the famous three-layer ‘Bear Stack’, too. Look out for the various We Bare Bears photo points across the island and snap a picture of your little ones and their favourite cartoon bears.
FunFest visitors must weigh less than 100kg and be at least 90cm tall. Children below 1.2m must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Adult supervision is advised.
When: From now to 18, 2018, from 10am to 6pm daily
Where: Palawan Beach, Sentosa
Admission: Free
The Seletar Mall is partnering up with NParksto raise awareness about the importance of marine conservation. From March 10 to 18, 2018, the campaign “Our Home, Their Home” will offer a series of green activities for you and your little ones.
Shoppers can look forward to learning more about marine conservation through an experiential exhibition, interesting workshops, education talks, as well as a recycled art competition and more.
Take part in the lucky draw, too. Spend a minimum of $80 to redeem a lucky draw chance and stand to win prizes worth up to $1,680.
When: From now to March 18
Where: The Seletar Mall
Admission: Free
Meet your little one’s favourite patchwork elephant Elmer at the Books Ahoy! Book Fair at Forum The Shopping Mall. From March 12 to 25, 2018, look forward to special promotions, a hoard of amazing new books and more!
Your little ones will love the DIY Craft Station where they can make Elmer ears and masks. Get a free Elmer activity kit when you buy 2 or more Elmer books.
Don’t miss out on StoryTime Ahoy!, too. Sign your kids up for a fun session of reading, crafts, singing and playing. StoryTime Ahoy! Is suitable for children aged 4 to 6 years old.
When: Now to March 25, 2018, from 10am to 7pm daily
Where: Forum The Shopping Mall, Basement 1 Atrium
Admission: Free; additional $10 per child for StoryTime Ahoy!
Indulge in some retail therapy this March at the Boutique Fairs, a bi-annual shopping event at the F1 Pit Building.
Check out the curated mix of over 200 independent vendors carrying everything from fashion to home decor. There will also be fringe activities and workshops for the whole family at this three-day shopping extravaganza.
You need to make a trip down if you’re looking to spice up your little one’s wardrobe. There are many kids fashions brands available at the fair, such as Mokksies (above), Hunter + Boo, Coq En Pate and more!
When: March 16 to 18, 2018, from 9am to 8pm (March 16) and 10am to 6pm (March 17 & 18)
Where: The F1 Pit Building, Levels 2 & 3
Admission: Free
SmartKids Asia, the largest educational event in the region is back at Singapore Expo – here’s why you need to take your little ones there.
Held over three days, your kids will be able to take part in fun, hands-on and interactive activities. SmartKids Asia is not just for parents and children, it’s also great for caregivers, educators and anyone who works with young learners (2 to 12 years old).
When: March 16 to 18, 2018, from 10am to 9pm (March 16 & 17) and 10am to 8pm (March 18)
Where: Singapore Expo, Hall 6
Admission: Free
Earth Hour is back, this time with more environment-themed family fun activities, such as the Great Panda Quest.
Spot the iconic WWF Pandas around Marina Bay and learn more about wildlife, forests and oceans.
Don’t miss the Earth Hour Marketplace, either.
It’ll be held at the open area near The Float @ Marina Bay.
When: March 16 to 25 (Great Panda Quest) and March 23 to 25 (Marketplace)
Where: Marina Bay
Admission: Free
It’s a gripping exhibition about Singapore’s history – and it’s not just for adults.
Witness to War: Remembering 1942 has various interactive activities, such as exploring a makeshift air-raid shelter, and a dedicated family activity space, A Child’s Perspective, to help young ones understand the complex topic of war better.
Plan your visit to coincide with the free storytelling sessions – which take place on various dates from now to Feb 3 2018, and let the storytellers take your little ones through the exhibition with engaging war stories.
Registration is required.
When: Now till March 25, 2018
Where: National Museum of Singapore
Admission: Free for Singapore citizens and permanent residents
It’s billed as Singapore’s biggest carnival, and it doesn’t disappoint.
The Prudential Marina Bay Carnival occupies a space larger than three football fields, and features 22 rides and attractions, as well as 29 game booths.
One of the most Instagrammable attractions is the Star Flyer, a carousel ride that takes you 35m high and gives a 360-degree view of the Marina Bay skyline.
Kids have to be at least 1.2m to go on it, but there are many other rides and games to keep the preschoolers very happy!
Don’t worry about going hungry here. There are more than 20 food options, including burgers, pasta, satay and desserts.
Where: Promontory and Bayfront Event Space
When: Now till April 1, 2018, from 4pm to 11pm daily, except for New Year’s Eve, when it is open from 3pm to 2am.
Admission: Free, but there are charges for the rides and game booths which range from $4 to $14.
The largest inflatable playground in Singapore is back! Art-Zoo introduces a brand new line-up of larger-than-life inflatable characters at i Light Marina Bay 2018.
Your little ones will be ecstatic to embark on a colourful journey to meet characters they might have seen around Singapore, as well as magical creatures from their imagination.
When: From now to April 1, 2018, from 5pm to 10pm (Mondays to Fridays) and 3pm to 10pm (weekends and school holidays); last entry at 9.30pm
Where: The Float @ Marina Bay
Admission: $18 (Free admission for children under 24 months with each full paying ticket)
Indulge your little ones in a Zahramazing celebration with Nickelodeon’s Shimmer & Shine this March holidays. From March 9 to April 8, 2018, City Square Mall presents an exciting line-up of activities filled with magic and friendship, such as a live show, party and more.
Your little genies-in-training will love the first ever Glitter Party. They will get to enjoy sweet treats and fun games with Shimmer & Shine. All you need to do is redeem a party pass for children aged 3 to 12 years old with a minimum spend of $80. Party passes are limited to the first 100 shoppers per session.
Get to ready to sing and dance along with Shimmer & Shine in a live musical show. You can even get your little ones a photograph with their favourite twin genies with a meet-and-greet pass. Redeem the pass one hour prior to the show with a minimum spend of $50. Meet-and-greet passes are limited to the first 50 shoppers per session.
When: From now to April 8, 2018
Where: City Square Mall
Admission: Free
With two all-new musical shows, a glitter-filled dance party and immersive virtual reality games, you’ll really feel like you’re stepping into the colourful world of Dreamworks Animation’s film Trolls. Make your way down to TrollsTopia at Universal Studios Singaporefrom March 9 to April 29 for an amazing day out with your little ones.
When: From now to April 29, 2018
Where: Universal Studios Singapore
Admission: Included with USS admission; additional charges may apply
If you’ve always wanted to visit London’s Natural History museum, you won’t want to miss the Artscience museum’s latest exhibition from the famed British institution – Treasures of the Natural World.
It boasts over 200 artefacts and specimens, and families can expect a voyage of discovery from the 18th century, through to the present day.
There are also various interactive elements incorporated in all five themed galleries, such as the multi-sensory cabinet, and craft activities, where kids can have lots of fun while discovering objects of the natural world.
When: Now till Apr 29, 2018
Where: Artscience Museum
Admission: Tickets start from $9.60 (for kids age two to 12 years old) and $13.60 per adult
Find out
Your little ones can look out for their favourite Sesame Street characters, such as Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Big Bird, at Changi Airportfrom now until May 1, 2018.
There are many amazing activities planned, from a pop-up exhibition about the beloved TV series to a 30m-long inflatable playground. You can also take selfies with Big Bird at his nest and try your hand at the larger-than-life Gachapon machines. Redeem a Passport to Fun for your kids, too!
When: Now until May 1, 2018
Where: Changi Airport
Admission: Free
Make a splash at the S.E.A. Aquarium and discover more about marine life at National Geographic’s Ocean Wonders from March 10 to May 20, 2018.
Highlights include Ocean Record Breakers, an exhibition which features record-breaking marine animals, such as the largest, fastest and heaviest, and Marine Photography Adventure, where your little ones will learn how to snap like a pro and take part in a photography competition.
And don’t miss out on the National Geographic Ocean Exploration Children’s Workshop, which teaches your kids how to be a great marine explorer. The full-day workshop is ideal for children aged 7 to 12 years old.
When: From now to May 20, 2018
Where: S.E.A. Aquarium
Admission: Included in S.E.A. Aquarium admission; additional charges apply for children’s workshop
Let your kids learn about the history of the Bugis – a sub-ethnic group of the Malays in Singapore when you take them to the Malay Heritage Centre’s latest exhibition, Sirri na Pesse: Navigating Bugis Identities in Singapore.
Junior can go on Kampong Gelam Tales: A Dramatised Tour and learn more about the lives of several historical figures, or pick up an activity kit from and discover more about the stories behind the Bugis, their family heirloom and treasures.
After touring the exhibition, don’t forget to drop by the Bugis-ship themed installation by Playeum and hang your thoughts on the “ship”.
When: Now till June 24, 2018
Where: Malay Heritage Centre
Load up on artisanal goodies ranging from food to beauty products at this Family Artisanal Market in Novotel Singapore On Stevens. There will be 27 booths on display serving up wholesome food, drinks and handicrafts.
When: Saturday, March 17
Where: Novotel Singapore on Stevens
Text: Felicia Wong/Young Parents