Whether your family is looking for a nice leisurely stroll, larger-than-life Eevees dancing, or exhibitions that take you back in time, this week has it all. Get your calendars ready to mark it full of family-friendly activities for the week.
And with Chinese New Year right around the corner, we have all the details for the River Hongbao that will be starting this week as well.
Interested? Keep reading to find your next family bonding activity.
Sikhs in Singapore is an exhibition that has been in Singapore for a while and this is the last few days you can go down and see it. The exhibition was created by members of Singapore’s Sikh Community and the Indian Heritage Centre. You and the little ones will learn about the origins of the Sikh community, some narratives of Sikh migrants to Singapore, and the experiences of some Sikhs of today.
There are also digital game stations to interact with that will put you and the kids’ dance moves to the test.
From now to 30 January 2022. Admission is free. Located at the Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, Singapore 209924. Find out more here.
Recommended for tweens, this workshop covers three topics: where our food comes from, what is urban farming, and how plants grow differently in a controlled environment as compared to in the open. You and the kids will gain knowledge on how urban farms in Singapore are tackling food wastage, helping Singapore build food resilience, and more.
This activity is not for everybody, but if you and the family are interested in growing your own urban garden – or your children are interested in the science they are learning in school – this might be a good option!
Happening on 24 January 2022, from 4pm – 5pm. Admission is free. Located at Choa Chu Kang Public Library – Programme Room 1 & 2, 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.
For kids who are four to eight years old, storytelling sessions and craft activities are great sources to grow their creativity. This activity offers both and is just in time for Chinese New Year.
Enjoy CNY-themed stories as you and the little ones create your own festive-themed crafts together.
Happening on 27 January 2022, from 3pm – 4pm. Admission is free. Located at Bedok Public Library, Programme Room Level 3, 11 Bedok North Street 1, Heartbeat@Bedok, #03-04, Singapore 469662. Find out more and book your slots here.
Windsor Nature Park is one of the lesser-known hiking spots in Singapore. With what’s left behind of an old kampong and rubber plantation, this park is teeming with wildlife and fruits such as Durian, rambutan, and starfruit.
You and the kids will be in for a nice leisurely stroll through shaded forest and along peaceful streams and discover the rustic side of our city.
Happening on 28 January 2022, from 4pm – 6pm. Tickets are priced at $25 per child (three to 14 years old) and $40 per adult. The meeting point will be released closer to the date date. Find out more and book your tickets here.
Have children 10 years old and older who love a good workout? Want to escape from the bustling city of Singapore and travel to our ‘countryside’? This cycling tour allows you and the little ones to work up a good sweat and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of Pulau Ubin.
Cycle past traditional kampong houses and go to the viewing towers at Chek Jawa and Puaka Hill for a great view. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the abundant wildlife in the area as you explore abandoned plantations and cemeteries long-forgotten.
Happening on 29 January 2022, 8:30am – 12:30pm. Tickets are priced at $50 per child (three to 14 years old) and $70 per adult (bicycle rental not included). The meeting point will be released closer to the date. Find out more and book your slots here.
The life-sized dancing Eevees are back at Sentosa and this time they are wearing adorable Vaporean ponchos! Have fun as a parade of them dances through Palawan Green as you and the kids shake to the music.
You can even head down to Sentosa an hour early to snap a picture with the six-metre-tall inflatable Eevee or go crazy in the Pokémon Centre pop-up and get lots of Pokémon merchandise.
To get the tickets, you will have to spend at least $15 at any establishment in Sentosa to be eligible to redeem one. Each receipt can redeem up to four tickets maximum.
From 29 January – 20 February 2022, weekends, at 8pm. Tickets can be redeemed for $15 spent on any Sentosa establishment. Located at Palawan Green, Siloso Beach Walk. Get your tickets via the Sentosa Events Telegram chatbox here.
World War II is a heavy topic, but the ‘Dislocations: Memory & Meaning of the Fall of Singapore, 1942′ exhibition aims to make it something you and the little ones can learn about and discuss together. It will feature physical artefacts, documents, and oral histories to showcase different perspectives of the war and the various ways people remember the time.
The exhibition also makes use of augmented reality and gamification to make the experience more interactive and engaging for your kids.
From 29 January – 29 May 2022. Admission is free. Located at National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897. Find out more here.
Let’s Dance! promises an all-afternoon fun time for you and the kids as you take part in all the programmes the Asian Civilisations Museum has planned. Watch interactive Chinese folk tale performances about a little girl and her friendship with a dancing crane, create a magic slider card, and listen to tiger stories free of charge. A $10 deposit is required but the amount will be refunded after 24 hours. Take note: all programmes require pre-registration.
There is also a dance workshop focusing on street dancing with a traditional twist that you can take part in with the little ones as a parent-child pair. So make sure you do some stretching exercises before you go so you can keep up with them!
Happening on 30 January 2022, 1pm – 5pm. Tickets for the dance workshop are priced at $5 per parent-child pair. Located at Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Pl, Singapore 179555. Find out more and book your slots here.
If you’ve been waiting for the dates of the River Hongbao to be announced, we have good news for you: it starts this week and will be held at Gardens by the Bay! Bring your kids down for an evening of breathtaking performances, festive interactive lanterns, new year paintings, and the 18-metre-tall God of Fortune.
There will also be amusement rides for the little ones to have some fun. Rides include an inflatable playground, robotic rides, carousels, and more!
This year, you have to book tickets in order to enjoy the festivities. You can start booking for the opening day, 30 January 2022, now!
Happening from 30 January – 6 February 2022, starting and ending at various times. 30 January 2022’s slot starts at 6:30pm to 10:30pm. Admission is free. Located at Gardens by the Bay, Supertree Grove, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953. Find out more and book your tickets here.
