If you and your children enjoy art and movement, here’s a unique event that you can experience together. 

See the artworks of the National Gallery’s Children’s Biennale in a different light through this special parent-child workshop led by an award-winning movement artist and somatic therapist. Inspired by the theme “diversity”, participants will be encouraged to experience selected art pieces with their bodies through interactive movement exercises.

This activity is recommended for ages 8 and above.

Happening 2 – 3 April 2022, from 2:30pm – 4pm and 4:30 – 6pm. Admission is free, but requires prior booking. Located at Rooftop Studios 3 & 4, National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Rd, #01 – 01, Singapore 178957. Find out more and book your slots here. 

See your drawings come to life in this 3D pen workshop!

To celebrate World Water Day, learn to use 3D pens to create keychains of beloved Singaporean mascots Water Wally and Water Sally. When else are you going to get the chance to peel your drawings off a page and keep them?

Happening on 28 March 2022, from 6:30pm – 8pm. Admission is free, but requires prior registration. Located at Choa Chu Kang Public Library, 21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4, Lot One Shoppers’ Mall, #04-01/02 and #05-06, Singapore 689812. Find out more and book your slots here.

Introduce your children to the world of Chinese traditional performing arts with Clash of the Five Senses, a children’s cross talk show. 

Never heard of a cross talk show? One of the most popular elements in Chinese culture, it’s a traditional performance in Chinese comedy that features puns, allusions, and rapid banter.

Performed by a group of talented young performers, Clash of the Five Senses is a children’s cross talk production that combines a number of Chinese traditional performing arts, including tongue twisters and allegro. 

Happening on 1 April 2022 at 8pm, and 2 April 2022 at 3:30pm and 8pm. Ticket prices start at $25. Located at the Drama Centre Theatre, 100 Victoria St, #03-01 National Library, Singapore 188064. Find out more and purchase your tickets here.

It can be difficult to find activities that support children with special needs. 

Designed to engage the different senses, Sensory Storytime caters specifically for children with special needs. Parents are encouraged to email the organisers in advance to ensure that their children’s specific needs are met, and will be sent a social story in return. 

Families with typically developing children are also welcome to join the programme.

Happening on 2 April 2022, from 11am – 11:30am. Admission is free, but requires prior registration. Located at Toa Payoh Public Library, 6 Toa Payoh Central, Singapore 319191. Find out more and book your slots here.

In Singapore’s hot weather, nothing beats taking a swim.

Head down to Wild Wild Wet for the Songkran Water Fest 2.0, celebrating Thailand’s most famous water festival. Challenge your family and friends to a water gun battle in a giant inflatable, and slide penguin-style down 9m long slip-n-slide mats. Have fun dunking each other in the cage dunk machines, and snap some pictures at the photo-ops around the water park. And, if you’re hungry after all that, enjoy some delicious Thai goodies before getting back to the fun.

Happening 1 – 30 April 2022. Ticket prices start at $19 for children and $26 for adults. Located at Wild Wild Wet, Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Cl, Singapore 519599. Find out more and purchase your tickets here. 

Give your kids a headstart in coding through this workshop!

An introductory precoding programme designed for preschoolers aged 5 to 6, this workshop will make use of storytelling and games to teach children about the use of loops in coding. A screen-free way of teaching precoding concepts, the session will be filled with hands-on activities, and your child will even get to bring their own “loopy” creation home at the end. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult for this programme. 1 adult can accompany up to 3 children.

Happening on 2 April 2022, from 11am – 12pm. Admission is free, but requires prior registration. Located at Bedok Public Library, 11 Bedok North Street 1, Heartbeat@Bedok, #03-04, Singapore 469662. Find out more and book your slots here.

With the arrival of April comes Easter festivities! 

Check out the Come Alive Easter Fair for an array of local small businesses and creators offering one-of-a-kind items. From beautiful Swiss fashion to adorable handmade Turkish crafts, there’s something for everyone in the family. 

Come celebrate Easter, pick out something unique, and support local creators along the way. 

Happening 1 – 3 April 2022, from 10:30am – 6:30pm. Admission is free. Located at the Visual Arts Centre, 10 Penang Rd, Dhoby Ghaut Green, Singapore 238469. Find out more here.

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