There’s a new mega-bouncy castle event in town!

The ever-popular Jumptopia is back, and for the first time, it’s food-themed. Zip down the massive slides at Tiger’s Burger Joint, dive into Eli’s Noodle Bowl, or crawl through gigantic donuts and pretzels at Bell’s Patisserie. 

The event will feature eight huge food-themed bouncy castles at the GastroBeats festival, where your kids can jump around to their hearts’ content. Join your kids if you’re up for it – otherwise, there’s a whole festival’s worth of good food and good music that you can check out while you wait.

Happening on 3 – 26 June 2022. Ticket prices start at $23 and are inclusive of admission to GastroBeats. There are also ticket bundles available. Located at the Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018970. Find out more and purchase your tickets here. 

World Oceans Day takes place on 8 June this year, and the S.E.A. Aquarium is having a whole month-long Ocean Fest to celebrate. The fun and educational line-up is great for teaching kids the importance of protecting our oceans.

Check out the ethereal art installation, OBNOVA, which will show you a glimpse of an ideal future with a restored and flourishing oceanscape, or take a look at the interactive table sculpture, Ayer Ayer Shore Table. There, you’ll be able to sift through a sandy Shore Table to collect microplastics, which you can then use to create colourful mosaic artworks. 

There’ll also be various upcycling workshops where you can create pouches and lamps with everyday items like paper and plastic cartons. To make a difference, you can also join in the beach clean-up sessions.

Happening on 27 May – 16 August 2022. Ticket prices start at $38 for children and $48 for adults, though the beach clean-up is free. Located at the S.E.A. Aquarium, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269. Find out more and purchase your tickets here. 

Be wowed be the beautiful installations at the i Light festival, which will feature creative artworks from both professional and student artists.

Kids will love embarking on the specially constructed floating pontoon boat at the Lower Boardwalk at Marina Bay. There will also be a ticketed area – the Lightwave: Isle of Light – that features five special zones with immersive features. Be awed by enchanting holographic projections, illuminated motion-capture graphics and shadows, and light beams that will remind you of a mystical forest.

Happening on 3 – 26 June 2022, 7.30pm – 11pm daily. Admission to the main event is free, with tickets to Lightwave: Isle of Light starting at $6. Located at various locations around the Bayfront and Downtown area. Find out more and purchase your tickets here. 

This magic show will impress more than just the kids – even you will be left spellbound by the end of the record-breaking and sell-out show.

A fast-paced live performance packed with breathtaking magic tricks, death-defying stunts, mind-reading, illusions, and sleight of hand, this show is a thrilling and unforgettable experience that will leave the whole family in awe. 

Happening on 3 – 12 June 2022, at various timings. Tickets prices start at $75. Located at Sands Theatre, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 4 Bayfront Ave, B1, Singapore 018973. Find out more and purchase your tickets here. 

Let your kids try their hands at being an archaeologist for a day!

Work together with your kids to dig at small excavation sites, reconstruct broken fragments, make inferences, and uncover histories. Your kids will get to follow in the footsteps of professional archaeologists as they go through the steps of excavation, documentation, object identification, and presenting their findings to the audience. Inspired by actual archaeological sites in Singapore, you’ll also learn more about Singapore’s pre-colonial and colonial histories along the way.

This activity is suitable for kids aged eight to 12. 

Happening on 4 June 2022, 10am – 12pm. Priced at $20 per adult-child pair, the workshop will take place at NUS Baba House, 157 Neil Rd, Singapore 088883. Find out more and register here.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to juggle, spin plates, or be in a circus, now’s your chance to try it out.

Drop by the Esplanade Courtyard, where the folks from Bornfire Circus will demonstrate different circus skills and teach you the tricks of the trade. Have a go at plate spinning, diabolo, hooping, or juggling. And don’t worry if you’ve never done it before – no experience is required. 

Happening on 4 – 5 June 2022, 5.30pm – 7pm. Admission is free. Located at the Esplanade Courtyard, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981. Find out more here. 

If your kids love My Little Pony, NERF guns, Monopoly, or Play-Doh, they’re going to have a blast with Playtime at Toybox at the Singapore Zoo and River Wonders. The event will feature 12 exciting activities across the two parks, showcasing the four popular Hasbro brands.

Take on the NERF Archerfish Accuracy Challenge to demonstrate the precision and stealth of the aquatic sharpshooters, or try out the My Little Pony Twilight Sparkle’s Yoga Challenge. Plus, climb through a Play-Doh themed obstacle course or let loose your creativity at the Play-Doh Jungle Gym. And along the way, don’t forget to look out for the four property cards scattered across the two parks in a special edition of MONOPOLY Central. 

Happening on 28 May – 26 June 2022, at Singapore Zoo and River Wonders. Find out more and purchase your tickets here. 

Did you know that some deep-sea creatures glow in the dark? It’s a phenomenon known as bioluminescence – which is what caused the glowing blue waves earlier this year, and also the reason fireflies glow. In this parent-child workshop, you’ll be able to discover how it works. 

Through interactive activities and hands-on learning, you’ll learn all about the different creatures that live in deep oceans today, and find out why and how these animals glow. 

This activity is suitable for kids aged four to six. 

Happening on 1 June 2022, 3pm – 4pm. 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 register here. 

Hello Kitty fans are going to have a blast at City Square Mall with the Hello Kitty and My Melody Eco Adventures event.

Meet and greet Sanrio’s most lovable duo and snap a couple of adorable pictures together. Take part in the Hello Kitty and My Melody Eco Quest, where you can try your hand at the four game stations around the mall. 

Plus, there’s going to be a Sanrio Characters Fair where you’ll find the cutest Sanrio merchandise. Not to mention, there’ll also be limited-edition Hello Kitty collectibles to be redeemed. 

Happening from 27 May – 26 June 2022, at City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Rd, Singapore 208539. Find out more here. 

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