Fashion is different for everyone. Let your child discover their style at Asian Civilisation Museum’s Fashion Playground: Weekend Festival.There’s a wide range of free arts and crafts activities — customise your own hat at The Hat Bar or make a butterfly paper portrait collage with Ektory. Let your creativity run wild as you style each other at the Styling And Photo Studio Set.

The outdoor installations Fashion Playground Doll Box and Maker Playground are perfect for kids aged four and above to immerse themselves in the world of fashion with life-sized fashion elements.

If you just want to browse, the Fashion Insiders Market awaits, featuring the wardrobes of 13 personalities for each day.

Psst! Come early to redeem free ice cream or Nodspark nail wrap/temporary tattoo (while stocks last)!

Admission is free for most activities.

Happening 1-9pm on 15-16 July, at Asian Civilisation Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555

In case you missed it, baby panda Le Le will be returning to China once he turns 2 this August. If your family still hasn’t got the chance to see him, this just might be your last few weeks to head down to River Wonders!

Previously known as River Safari, River Wonders houses over 11,000 animals from close to 260 animal species and 400 plant species. Attend the popular Once Upon A River show to see capybaras up close — it takes place at three timeslots throughout the day. You can book your seats on their website’s booking portal two hours before the show timeslot.

Hop on the Amazon River Quest Boat Ride to fully experience the sights and sounds of flora and fauna. Tickets are $5 per rider.

Do remember to bring sunscreen, umbrella, and mosquito repellent!

Admission fees are as follows: $42 for adults, $30 for children, $20 for seniors. Apply for Wildpass to save up to 20%.

Happening 10am-7pm at River Wonders, 80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826. Visit their website for more details.

The ‘For Neighbours, By Neighbours’ festival is held under the MRT tracks of Ang Mo Kio, packed with games and workshops carried out by the volunteers and citizens in the community. Head down on Saturday to try snacks and goodies created by beneficiary-owned businesses, and join the resident-led community trails to learn more about Ang Mo Kio.

Happening 10am-5pm on 15 July, at the MRT walkway between Ren Ci @ Ang Mo Kio to Ang Mo Kio St 41. Visit here for more information.

Introduce your children to the mind-boggling yet fascinating world of STEM at Science Centre Singapore. Jam-packed with exhibitions and interactive activities, there’s something for everyone, from dinosaurs to outer space. For the deep thinkers, you can discuss the ethics in STEM over a delicious dinner at the Science Café session. Enjoy 20% off your tickets with the code EARLYJULYCAFE (valid till 14 July).

Happening at 15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081. Opening hours differs for each exhibition/activity. Check out their website for the full list of activities. 

When Sadness Comes To Call is a non-verbal theatrical performance that illustrates the emotion of sadness, and how to come to terms with it in creative ways. This is a gentle, relaxing performance, recommended for ages 4-8 and suitable for the hearing impaired and those on the autistic spectrum. If your kid is still bouncing with energy, bring them to the Sky Garden, with bouncy castles and games. Take-home activity sheets are available to spark further conversation with your kids after the performance. 

Happening 10am and 11.30am on 15 July, and 10am on 16 July, at Gateway Theatre, 3615 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 159461. Tickets are $28 each. Visit their website for details and ticket registration.

Fun fact about the seven horses at Gallop Stable’s Downtown East outlet: They are retired sports horses, and are now living a relaxing slow-paced retirement life by bonding with humans here.

Feed packs are available for purchase at $2 each. Horse riding sessions goes for $10 per child and $15 per adult. Don’t forget to drop by the informational workshops and a stable tour if you’re interested to learn about horse health and maintenance. 

To end the day, your kids can let their creativity go wild at the arts and craft activities, such as the Horseshoe Painting.

Psst! If you’re an NTUC member, you’re entitled to a free feed pack with every ride session booked. Just flash your membership card to the staff. This benefit is valid until 6 September, and limited to one redemption per member per day.

Happening 10-11.30am, 2-6.30pm on Tue-Fri, 8-11.30am, 2-6.30pm on Sat-Sun, and closed on Mondays, at Gallop Stable @ Downtown East, 61 Pasir Ris Green, Singapore 518225.

Pre-schooler publication Thumbs Up Little Junior celebrates its 10th birthday with a pop-up installation. You could call it a cardboard playground in the form of a yummy-looking “cake”.

It is currently situated at Jurong Regional Library until July 30, before heading to Punggol Regional Library from Aug 5 to 25.

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