If you’ve noticed, the weather’s been rather unpredictable these days, turning from rainy and gloomy to blisteringly hot in a matter of hours. And according to the weatherman, you can expect more thundery showers in the first two weeks of October.
Whether you’re looking to take shelter from the storm or beat the heat, these are the fun things to do indoors – aside from shopping or checking off your brunch list.
Safe-distancing and precautionary measures apply to all venues.
You can indulge in a spot of prawning indoors, with the comfort of air-conditioning as well as a view of the city skyline at indoor rooftop prawning and fishing joint Fish@Bugis+. For the kids, there’s a longkang fish pond, as well as a fish spa where you can dip your feet.
It also doubles as a bar with alcoholic options available, if the adults are in the mood for a tipple.
At #07-05 Bugis+, tel: 8338-6530. Visit its website or Facebook page for more information.
Posted by FishBugis+ on Saturday, 8 August 2020
Cultivate the kids’ love for furkids with a visit to a cat cafe. Suitable for kids six and above, The Cat Cafe has two outlets, which are currently home to a total of 26 rescued cats. There’s also a menu of coffee and desserts to sum up your purrfect afternoon, but cafe rules apply.
Other cat cafes include Neko No Niwa and Meomi Cat Cafe.
Or if you’re more of a dog person, make your way to dog petting cafe, We Are The Furballs (WTF).
The Cat Cafe is at 241B Victoria Street, tel: 6338 6815, and The Cat Cafe – Rail Mall is at 392 Upper Bukit Timah Road. For more information and admission rates, visit its website.
Our little red dot and its neighbours in the Southeast Asian region are full of amazing biodiversity. Get your little ones acquainted with them at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum. The highlight here, of course, are the three massive dinosaur fossils right smack in the centre of the museum.
Then explore the 15 thematic zones and learn all about the various specimens of Southeast Asian flora and fauna that you may not have seen but actually exist in Singapore, including pangolins, various snakes, birds and insects.
At National University of Singapore, 2 Conservatory Drive, tel: 6601 3333. Visit its website for more information and admission rates. Tickets will have to be booked in advance via Sistic.
Whether for the young or young at heart, there’s no denying the fun of getting to bounce around — plus, you’ll get a real cardio session in.
Navigate the various trampolines zones at Bounce Singapore, which cater to different interests and levels of difficulty, like the Slam Dunk area with basketball rings, and Dodgeball, where you’ll have to duck soft dodgeballs from an opposing team. There are also dedicated areas for kids under 110cm in height (usually under six years old, according to its website).
At #09-01 Cineleisure, tel: 6816 2879. Visit its website for more information and admission rates.
Put on your Sherlock Holmes cap because you’ll need to employ quick wits and strategic thinking to solve the crimes and get yourself out of the Escape Hunt Singapore’s room as the clock ticks — and you’ve only got 60 minutes.
There are three rooms to choose from, which are less horror and more about mind-twisting puzzles, so they may be difficult for younger children.
Escape Hunt Singapore is at #02-43, Concorde Hotel & Shopping Mall, tel: 6100 0828. Visit its website for more information and admission charges.
At Marina Square, Nerf Action Xperience is another massive 18,000 sq ft playground that’s dedicated to – you guessed it — Nerf guns. Suitable for kids from seven years old as well as adults, you’ll get to navigate your way through multiple themed areas, like a shooting arena with barriers and Nerf bullets, a rope obstacle course, and ball pits.
There’s even a Create zone where you’ll get to design a mini tote or shirt with paint from a Nerf squirt gun.
At #01-208 to 221, Marina Square. Visit its website for more information and admission rates.
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There are various places to go ice skating at in Singapore but JCube’s The Rink is perfect for families because of its size and facilities.
Novice ice skaters can take comfort in the fact that there are ice skating aids for kids that adults could rent as well. These are available starting at $11.
Ice skating can be a great bonding activity for families, just don’t forget to wrap the kids up in warm clothes because it could get cold.
A two-hour skating slot with boot rentals are priced at $18 for adults and $16 for kids in primary six and under.
At 2 Jurong East Central 1, #03-11, JCube. Visit here for schedule and rates.
Rollerblading has seen a recent revival and what better way to try it out with the family than at the Hi Roller Indoor Skating Rink!
Inexperienced rollerbladers will be glad to know that the space provides rollerblades, helmets, and guards for rent.
There are also trial classes you can take on to give skating a shot!
Just remember to book in advance. Visit the website to see the schedule and rates.
At 1 Pasir Ris Close, Level 5 E!Hub @ Downtown East