What: The Science Centre Singapore opened Butterflies Up-Close featuring over 500 live butterflies roaming about a controlled space.

In collaboration with Sentosa’s Butterfly and Insect Kingdom, the exhibition will allow kids to get up close to more than 15 butterfly species including the Common Birdwing Butterfly that’s endangered.

Prices: $10 excluding admission to the Science Centre Singapore

Where: 15 Science Centre Road, Tel: 6425 2500, www.science.edu.sg

What: The annual Tuplimania returns and this time, it’s got for a Persian theme to it. Kids can learn more about tulips and how they originally originated in the ancient Ottomon Empire.

We’re certain looking at beautiful flowers and being in the cooling environment of the Flower Dome lets kids de-stress.

Prices: $20 and $12 for adults and kids respectively to both the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. $12 and $8 for adults and kids respectively to the Flower Dome only.

Where: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Tel:  6420 6848, www.gardensbythebay.com.sg

What: As part of the Singapore Heritage Fest, Aliwal Arts Centre will be showcasing various traditional art forms via interactive teaser workshops. Kids get to experience traditional Malay and Indian dance moves and experience Chinese opera while they’re there.

Prices: Free

Where: 28 Aliwal Street, Tel: 6435 0131, www.heritagefest.sg

What: An adorable retelling of a popular Japanese folklore, Grandpa Cherry Blossom tells the story of Shiro, a gold-sniffing dog, and his best friend, Grandpa.

Shiro decides to share with Grandpa his gold-sniffing abilities by leading him to his gold treasure but unbeknownst to the both of them, someone else found out about Shiro’s ability!

Will Shiro be dognapped? Find out!

Prices: $18 for adults and kids

Where: 1 Esplanade Drive, Tel: 6828 8377, www.esplanade.com

What: An indoor laser tag facility that provides tons of fun for you and your kids. Navigate through a maze and shoot at your opponents wearing brightly coloured neon vests! Kids will enjoy the exercise they get too.

Prices: $15 per mission for off-peak hours, $18 per mission for peak hours

Where: #B1-04/05/06, 60A Orchard Road, Tel: 6884 4890, www.laserops.com.sg

What: Kids can learn to ski and snowboard at this indoor revolving ski slope. Besides public lessons, you can also book private lessons with the instructors to perfect your ski and snowboard techniques. Great for the next time you hit the slopes on your holiday!

Prices: $90 trial session per person for 2 public sessions

Where: #01-46/47/48/49 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard, Tel: 6238 0575, www.urbanski.com.sg