Whether you’re seeking out a way to relax with the family after a long day or looking for some adventurous activities to add some excitement to the weekend, there’s a ton of fun in store for the whole family this coming week.
Take a tour of the Botanic Gardens’ Learning Forest, or catch a performance of the ballet classic – Coppelia. For a fun day out, take on the new dino-themed augmented reality quest at Jewel. Plus, a new exhibition is in town featuring iconic wonders of the world – made entirely out of Lego.
If your kids like to play with Lego bricks, this is a great exhibition and activity to do. Travel might be hard to come by with the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit the wonders of the world.
The Brickman Wonders of the World exhibition features more than 50 iconic landmarks from all over the globe – all made from Lego. From a 3.6 metre model of Canada’s CN Tower, to a recreation of Russia’s St. Basil the Blessed Church that took 320 hours to build, the exhibition is filled with incredible creations not to be missed.
If your children would like to try their hand at making something of their own, the exhibition also features multiple activity zones with an additional 1,000,000 Lego bricks.
Happening 25 March to 3 July, at the Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081. Tickets are priced at $23. Find out more and purchase your tickets here.
Travel back in time to the age of dinosaurs in Jewel Changi Airport’s new Jewel-rassic Quest.
Set out on an exciting adventure in the AR world of dinosaurs as you watch them roam around Jewel on a specially developed TimeLens tablet. Explore Jewel’s Shiseido Forest Valley and Canopy Park as you go on a mission to retrieve the special AstroJewel crystal. Plus, hunt for dinosaur eggs along the way and unlock mini games when you complete the mission successfully.
Don’t forget to also snap some pictures with the prehistoric creatures as you go!
Happening from 31 March 2022 onwards. Tickets are priced at $18 for Singaporeans and $20 for standard tickets for a limited introductory period ending 30 June 2022. Located at Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Blvd., Singapore 819666. Find out more and purchase your tickets here.
Let your kids explore the world of art and technology in this mini holiday camp at the ArtScience Museum.
Filled with interactive workshops and immersive play, the camp will introduce participants to basic concepts of coding and programming. They’ll also discover new ways to engage with digital artworks through a facilitated visit to the Future World: Where Art Meets Science exhibit.
This activity is recommended for children aged 5 and up.
Happening 5 & 6 April 2022, from 10.15am – 12.45pm. Tickets are priced at $68, and include 1 accompanying parent/guardian and a facilitated visit to Future World: Where Art Meets Science. Located at the ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974. Find out more and purchase your tickets here.
If your child is interested in ballet, be sure to check out Singapore Ballet’s Introduction to Coppelia.
The light-hearted story follows the mysterious Dr. Coppelius, who owns a beautiful life-sized mechanical doll, Coppelia. Despite being betrothed to the beautiful Swanilda, village youth Franz becomes infatuated with Coppelia, not knowing that she is just a doll. When Swanilda, disguised as Coppelia, springs to life, the fun begins.
Condensed to a 1 hour 20 minute performance to cater for young audiences, this whimsical classic is not to be missed.
Happening from 8 – 10 April 2022, at multiple timings. Tickets are priced at $14. Located at Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981. Find out more and purchase your tickets here.
Available as either a physical-digital hybrid or a fully digital experience, Gallery of Secrets: The Lost Lily is an exciting treasure hunt that combines theatre, film, and gaming.
Interview characters, look for clues, and solve puzzles in this exciting quest co-presented by the National Gallery and The Theatre Practice. The journey will begin and end with livestream performances at your selected time slots.
Happening from 4 – 18 April 2022. Tickets are priced at $48. Find out more and purchase your tickets here.
Take a break and spend some time amidst nature in this tour of the Botanic Gardens’ Learning Forest.
Explore habitats ranging from a freshwater forest wetland to a lowland rainforest through a network of boardwalks and walkways, and learn more about wetland ecosystems at the Keppel Discovery Wetlands. Plus, you’ll get the chance to walk beneath some of the tallest tree species in Southeast Asia at the SPH Walk of Giants.
Happening 9 April 2022, from 9am – 10am. Admission is free, but registration is required at the service desk 15 minutes prior. Located at Singapore Botanic Gardens, Visitor Services at Tyersall Gate, 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569. Find out more here.
It’s the final week to check out WWF Singapore’s AR-mazing Tiger Trail!
Embark on a 3-part mission trail that will take you and the kids around Singapore to seek out 33 life-sized tiger sculptures and art pieces. Designed by over 60 local and international artists, each sculpture has a unique concept and includes surprise features like bonus quizzes and augmented reality elements. The trail will take you to iconic landmarks such as Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa, Jewel Changi Airport, the Night Safari, and the Asian Civilisations Museum.
Happening 26 Feb – 9 April 2022, across multiple locations. Registration is free. Find out more and register here.
Come together to create a greener future for Singapore with your child!
Aimed at increasing awareness for energy and resource preservation, the annual Crea8 Sustainability competition is back with new themes. Primary school students can create a drawing or 2D artwork from recycled materials to explore what they think a sustainable Singapore will look like in the near future, while secondary school students can use their creativity to come up with an innovative product to benefit a local community.
Multiple prizes are up for grabs, and the winners get the chance to showcase their entries at the Sustainable Singapore Gallery. It’s more of a hands-on activity for kids, but you can get involved by supervising, encouraging and pulling it all together.
The competition ends 29 April 2022, at 11.59pm. Find out more and submit an entry here.