September School Holidays Activities for Kids 2014

What do you know? The September school holidays are here once again... and that can only mean one thing: EXAMS! But first, let us allow the kids some breathing space this one-week break and pick & choose from the many activities that have been compiled below. Have fun!

Orchid Extravaganza Floral Display

Now til 24 Sep 2014

Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay

Entrance fees to the Cooled Conservatories apply

Designed by award-winning landscape architect Jun-ichi Inada, Orchid Extravaganza at Gardens by  the Bay showcases the rich heritage of the world’s most diverse botanical family - Orchids. Featuring some 18,000 orchid plants, Orchid Extravaganza takes visitors on an immersive journey into the world of orchids. The highlight of the display has got to be the 10-metre-tall orchid kaleidoscope, as seen through an orchid tunnel!

Cavalia

Now until 28 Sep 2014

Tue - Fri: 7.30pm | Sat: 2pm & 7.30pm | Sun: 12pm & 5.30pm

Bayfront Avenue beside Marina Bay Sands

Various ticket prices

Cavalia is an innovative multi-media and multi-disciplinary theatrical production that boldly explores the boundaries of equestrian arts and acrobatic feats. It deftly combines 50 magnificent real horses, 43 riders, aerialists, acrobats, dancers and musicians from all over the world - all of these coming together for a show fit for families and friends, young and old alike. Simply put, it is a show like no other and the monkies will attest to that who remained spellbound throughout the show. Check out our review HERE. For more information, visit cavalia.sg.

The Nightingale (Play)

Now till 14 Sep 2014

Tue - Fri: 10am & 2pm | Sat & Sun: 11am, 2pm

DBS Arts Centre - Home of SRT

Weekdays: $22, $25 | Weekends: $32, $35

SRT's The Little Company brings you a refreshing new take on Hans Christian Andersen's well-loved fairy tale. The Nightingale is a joyful burst of song that reminds us all to appreciate and value the world around us. Enchanted by the lilting birdsong of the plain-looking, brown Nightingale, the little Emperor of China captures and keeps her in a gilded cage for his daily entertainment. But soon, along with her freedom, the beautiful voice of the Nightingale is lost and a singing mechanical bird replaces her. Join the Nightingale and friends in their quest for her freedom. For tickets, click HERE.

Mid Autumn Festival 2014

Now til 28 Sep 2014

Chinatown

Mid-Autumn Festival 2014 promises vibrant lantern displays, captivating performances and great food. During this period, Chinatown and its nearby precincts will be spectacularly adorned with a myriad of colourful lanterns and dazzling decorations. The theme of this year’s Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival is a “A Blooming Mid Autumn” 《百花盛开牛车水, 月满中秋庆团圆》 where the streets of Chinatown will be lit up by a spectacular display of colourful lanterns of varying shapes and sizes. For more information, visit chinatownfestivals.sg.

Lantern Making Competition 
16 Aug - 8 Sep 2014; All-day
Chinatown Point

Festive Bazaar & Carnival
23 Aug - 8 Sep 2014; 11am -10.30pm
Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street, Sago Street, Smith Street and open space in front of People’s Park Complex

Street Light-Up
24 Aug - 28 Sep 2014; 7pm - 12mn (Sun-Thurs) & 7pm - 2am (Fri&Sat)
Along New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street , South Bridge Road and inner streets of Chinatown

Nightly Stage Shows
24 Aug - 8 Sep 2014; 8pm - 10.30pm
Kreta Ayer Square

Chinatown Mid Autumn Festival Walking Trail
30 & 31 Aug 2014, 6 & 7 September 2014; 2pm - 3.30pm & 5pm - 6.30pm
Information Booth in front of the stage at Kreta Ayer Square. The walking trail is free but registration is on first-come-first-serve basis. Each trail is conducted in English and limited to 10 participants.

Festivities in Full Light @ VivoCity

Now til 8 Sep 2014

Sky Park, Level 3, VivoCity

FREE

Photo courtesy of VivoCity

Bask in the glow of an authentic Mid-Autumn atmosphere as the Sky Park is transformed into a realm of colourful lanterns and beautiful lightings. Enjoy an evening outdoors with your friends and family alongside this enchanting display!

FREE Admission to National Orchid Garden

Now til 14 Sep 2014

Enjoy free admission to National Orchid Garden for students and accompanying adults. Visit www.sbg.org.sg for more details.

Fly with the Superheroes onboard Singapore Cable Car

Now til 31 March 2015

Cable Car Ticket Price: Adult: S$29 | Child: S$18 (3 to 12 years old)

Soar through the sky with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern onboard Singapore Cable Car this June School Holidays and join them in battling The Joker to save the day! Read about my preview HERE. Fly down to www.flywithsuperheroes.com.sg for more information! 

RWS S.E.A. Aquarium Wonders: Manta Rays

Month of September 2014

S.E.A. Aquarium, Resorts World Sentosa

Admission fees apply

Resorts World Sentosa’s S.E.A. Aquarium will launch a month of themed activities centred around
Manta Rays this September, to raise awareness for these gentle giants and seek to engage guests through fun learning activities to drive the message of conservation home. Key highlights include:

Manta Feeding
Go on an exclusive peek into our back-of-house operations to witness the aquarists feed the manta rays. Capped at 20 guests per group only, this rarely seen sight is a must. Registration on a first come first served basis.
Date: Monday – Saturdays, for the month of September only
Time: 12pm, 2.30pm
*Registration at Ocean Gallery, guest must be at least 6 years old

Manta Adventure Trail
An activity sheet will be presented to every child upon entering S.E.A. Aquarium. Through 9 activity stations across the aquarium, children can learn more about mantas and conserving marine life. Each completed activity sheet may be exchanged for a prize.

If you are a Teacher, even BETTER NEWS! You can get FREE ENTRY between 5 and 7 September 2014!

During this period, MOE staff will get free admission to the Aquarium as well as complimentary back-of-house tours. Up to six accompanying friends or family members can get a special admission price of $25 (usual price for adults is $38 while kids’ and seniors’ ticket price is $28). Remember to bring your MOE staff pass to enjoy the promo!

Geronimo Stilton 'Live' Show

3 - 15 Sep 2014 (No shows on 9 Sep)

Mon - Fri: 2pm & 7pm | Sat & Sun: 2pm, 5pm & 7pm

United Square B1

This September school holiday, get ready for some cheddarfic action as United Square presents Geronimo Stilton ‘Live’ show happening for the first time in Singapore! Kick-start the holiday with a fun fabumouse family vacation! Kids can look forward to an engaging mousey adventure filled with games, dance, songs and a whole lot of fun!

What’s more, the Meet & Greet sessions are open to all fans! Simply queue for a Meet & Greet pass 1 hour before each show and be the first 50 families to Meet & Greet Geronimo, Thea, Trap & Benjamin Stilton after the show.

Mid-Autumn Festival @ Gardens by the Bay

4 - 14 Sep 2014

Mon - Fri: 6pm - 11pm | Sat  Sun: 3pm - 11pm

Gardens by the Bay

FREE Admission; Entrance fees to the Cooled Conservatories apply

If last year's lantern display was anything to go by, this year's festival will be bigger and better! Mark the festivities with a visit to the Gardens as spectacular lantern set pieces, cultural performances and activities, including handicraft and lantern-making booths, transforms the grounds into a unique visual spectacle and celebration for the family. Read all about our experience HERE! Plus, I've got a walking map of the festival lanterns for you to download! *PSSST, there will be FIREWORKS on 4 and 13 Sep 2014, at 7pm!

Disney's Planes: Fire and Rescue

Opens 4 Sep 2014 in cinemas

"Planes: Fire & Rescue" is a new comedy-adventure about second chances, featuring a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire. When world famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his courageous team, including spirited super scooper Dipper , heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter, ex-military transport Cabbie and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

Drum Tao: Seventeen Samurai

5 - 7 Sep 2014

Fri: 7.30pm | Sat: 3pm & 7pm | Sun: 7pm

Sands Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands

$68 - $148

Direct from TAO's successful, sold-out world premiere run at the Edinburg Festival Fringe, this brand new production, TAO: SEVENTEEN SAMURAI tells the story of Seventeen Samurai where they takes you on a journey to ancient times, evoking the traditional disciplines of strength, pureness of mind and the spirit of the fearless Samurai warrior, burning like an endless flame. The intense energy and sound created by the Samurai warriors chase is juxtaposed, with timeless beauty and grace from the ladies and their soulful melodies. This new show will bring you athletic bodies and contemporary costume by internationally well-known artist Junko Koshino, combining explosive drumming and innovative choreography. For tickets, click HERE.

Moonfest 2014

5 - 8 Sep 2014; Various timings

Esplanade

FREE and Ticketed events

Launched in 2005, Moonfest - A Mid Autumn Celebration is an annual Chinese arts festival held in celebration of the mid-autumn festival, Chinese artists and traditional art forms. Through traditional Chinese performances, workshops and talks, it seeks to inspire and expose audiences to the intricacies of Chinese language, arts and culture. Featuring both ticketed and free programmes, highlights of the festival include Chinese opera, orchestra performances, puppetry, lantern riddles, Chinese chess and the popular lantern walkabout. For a complete listing of programmes and timings, visit www.moonfest.com.sg/2014/at_a_glance.php.

The Great Adventure at Changi Airport!

6 - 28 Sep 2014

Changi Airport, Terminal 3 Departure Check-In Hall Row 11

Gear up for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Changi Airport this September holidays! Explore multiple destinations – from culturally-rich China, to historic Sri Lanka, before taking a detour to beautiful Mauritius and finally, exotic Brazil! Behold the magnificent sight of the Terracotta warriors of China, explore the breathtaking Sri Lankan safari, get your adrenaline going with a shot at water sports in Mauritius and finally, discover the wonders of the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Kids can also take a ride through the wilderness of the Amazon Rainforest and the wonders of the Iguazu Falls of Brazil! This holiday special is available during September school holidays and on two subsequent weekends during the event period.
Date: 6th to 14th, 20th, 21th, 27th, 28th September 2014
Time: 12pm to 10.30pm
*Present a single same-day receipt with a minimum spend of S$30 (S$60 for supermarkets) to redeem one (1) activity pass.

For more details and Terms & Conditions, visit HERE.

Heritage Trees of Singapore (walking tour)

6 Sep 2014; 9am - 11.30am

Duxton Plain Park, near Bodhi Heritage Tree

FREE

Go on this walking tour to discover five Heritage Trees in Duxton Plain Park and Spottiswoode Park. Along the way, we will also learn to identify the trees that provide us shade and beautify our urban landscape. IMPT: Pre-registration is required and you may do so HERE.

Saturdays@ACM: Crafty Kids

6 Sep 2014; 1pm - 5pm

Asian Civilisations Museum

FREE Admission

As part of the “Once Upon a Time in Asia: The Story Tree” Interactive Exhibition, join us on a journey to Explore, Discover, and Create! Be captivated by fascinating performing arts, go on a journey across Asia with our incredible storytellers, or make and take home your own masterpiece.  for more information, visit HERE.

Pasir Ris Mangrove boardwalk tour

6 Sep 2014; 5pm - 6.30pm

Pasir Ris Mangrove boardwalk

FREE

Specially for kids and families, explore Pasir Ris mangroves with volunteer nature guides from the Naked Hermit Crabs on this FREE guided tour of the boardwalk! During our evening stroll through this interesting but often overlooked mangrove, we are sure to see lots of crazy tree climbing crabs, delightful giant mudskippers and cool monitor lizards. Pasir Ris is also one of the few places where nesting herons are easily observed. And as the sun sets, we might spot some nocturnal animals like watersnakes. If we're lucky, we may catch a glimpse of the rare Mangrove pitta or the family of otters that have been seen here! IMPT: Registration is required and you may do so HERE.

Gardeners' Day Out 2014

6 Sep 2014; 9am - 5pm

HortPark

Click on poster below for more information and activities.

Wan Qing Yuan Mid-Autumn Festival 2014

6 Sep 2014; 10am - 9pm

Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memrial Hall

FREE

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Wan Qing Yuan with your family and friends. Check out lantern riddles, Chinese arts and crafts demonstrations, lantern-making workshops and more. For more information, visit HERE.

Party with My Little Pony

6 Sep (2-8pm) & 7 Sep (12-8pm) 2014

Cathay Cineleisure Orchard

FREE

Join Princess Twilight Sparkle and her pony friends to celebrate the magic of Friendship! Take part in fun-filled pony activities like, an Equestria Girls makeover at the Pony-fication station, Photo-taking with My Little Pony Equestrian Girls, Spread the Magic of Friendship & receive My Little Pony Polaroids, Popping Fun with My Little Pony Pop and many more! More details HERE.

RSAF@Heartlands

6 & 7 Sep 2014; 10am - 9pm

Simei MRT

FREE Admission

Learn more about the RSAF's capabilities and mission, get up close and personal with its weapon systems, meet the airmen and women, and even try flying a fighter jet at the simulator game! There will also be an RSAF photo booth and interactive games and activities, with great commemorative gifts and prizes to give away!

Singapore Toy, Games & Comic Convention (STGCC) 2014

6 & 7 September; 10am - 8pm

Marina Bay Sands

1-Day ticket at $19; 2-Day ticket at $25

Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC) juices up the pop culture universe with offerings from the worlds of toys, games, comics, anime, manga and collectibles. Get ready to anticipate a weekend jam-packed with autograph sessions, stage performances and exciting exhibitors on the show floor.

*All fans aged 5 & above need a ticket to enter STGCC on Saturday, 6 September 2014. On Sunday, 7 September 2014, attendees 12 and below enter for free when accompanied by an adult. Visit www.singaporetgcc.com for more details.

iCarnival 2014

6 & 7 Sep 2014; 12pm - 7pm

Infocomm Experience Centre (iExperience)

FREE

Visitors will have opportunities to explore and find out more about the services leveraging Nationwide Broadband Network (NBN) and technologies that could transform the way Singaporeans live, work, learn and interact in the coming years amidst the fun and carnival-like atmosphere. There will also be popular activities such as digital caricature, balloon sculpting, and Spin-the-Wheel!

Ecolife guided walk

6 & 13 Sep 2014; 9am - 11am

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

FREE

Go on a guided walk to learn about this picturesque park and the biodiversity found in the River Plains. Parents and children get to bond during the walk through the process of learning together. We take you through this tour with worksheets and fun hands-on activities. You even get to learn how to make your own underwater viewing scope! IMPT: Pre-registration is required. To register, please e-mail pauline_tan@nparks.gov.sg with the following details: Name of participant, handphone number.

Sentosa Buskers Festival 2014

6 - 14 Sep2041; 4pm onwards

Beach Plaza - Palawan Beach, Sentosa

FREE (Admission fees to Sentosa apply)

Back for the fifth year, be entertained with our line-up of new buskers and returning favourites from around and abroad. Think jaw dropping sword swallowing acts, a grumpy Queen Victoria, highly entertaining clown jugglers, a sizzling hot fire tribal performance and many more captivating performances! What's more, visitors will be able to learn acrobatic or juggling tricks from local contemporary circus arts company, Circus In Motion at the interactive corner too! For more details and show schedules, check HERE.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Total Turtle Takeover

6 - 14 Sep 2014

Mon - Fri: 2pm & 7pm | Sat & Sun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm

City Square Mall, L1 Atrium

From 6 to 14 September 2014, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will rise from the sewers of New York City and hit the stage at City Square Mall in an all-action experience!  Look forward to meeting the Turtles – Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo – join in the action as they share some tips they have learnt from Master Splinter. Be ready to get up close and personal in a Meet & Greet session by redeeming an exclusive Meet & Greet pass with a minimum spending of $50. More details in the poster above.

Panda Party 2014

6-14 Sep 2014

River Safari

Admission Fees apply

It's Panda Party time at the River Safari from 6 to 14 Sep! Adults and kids alike have lots to look forward to at River Safari this September school holidays! Visit the panda awareness booth, register for Giant Panda Forest guided tours, catch the educational show & tell segments, plant your panda pledge on River Safari's pledge wall, and create your very own panda art & crafts. For more details, refer to the timetable below and pandas.riversafari.com.sg/panda-party.html.

LEGO Star Wars Miniland Model Display (LEGOLAND Malaysia)
6 Sep 2014 onwards
LEGOLAND Malaysia
Admission fees apply

The fully air-conditioned indoor attraction will be the first standalone complex of its kind in Asia where 2,000 LEGO models from Star Wars have been recreated using more than 1.5 million bricks. The themed attraction is housed in a uniquely shaped standalone octagon building (beside LEGO Academy) and recreates seven of the most famous scenes - six from the Star Wars films and one from the animated series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars.  Meet your favourite characters like Yoda, R2-D2, Darth Vader  and the legendary Sith Lords, all made from LEGO bricks. My REVIEW here.

*In celebration of LEGOLAND Malaysia's second Birthday, children who come dressed up as Star Wars characters between 6 and 30 September 2014 will be granted FREE entry to the theme park!

In conjunction with the opening of the LEGO Star Wars MINILAND model display, there will be exciting activities throughout September in the park.

Galaxy Hunt

Explore and challenge your knowledge in all 6 Star Wars Episodes.

LEGO Academy @ LEGO Technic - 11am – 5pm

(Collect your LEGO Star Wars Galaxy Hunt Activity Kit here and complete your Hunt before 5pm!)

LEGO Star Wars Miniland Character Hunt

LEGO Academy @ LEGO Technic - 11am – 5pm

Characters Meet N’ Greet (6 Sep onwards)

LEGO Darth Vader appearances

The Beginning - 4 pm & 5 pm

Hotel Lobby - 11.30 am & 5.30 pm

LEGO Star Wars Mini Showcase

Hotel Daily - 11am to 4.30pm

LEGO Academy - 11am to 4.30pm (Fri, Sat, Sun)

Speed Build Workshop

Learn how to build LEGO Star Wars Models, crash course!

LEGO Academy @ LEGO Technic - 3.30pm (Registration only)

Colouring Contest @ LLM Hotel 

Daily from 29 August to 30 September  - 1:30pm, 3:30pm

LEGO Star Wars Mystery Mural Building Activity

Daily from 29 August to 30 September  - 11am - 5pm

Monsters Under the Bed's InvestigateINK
8 - 10 Sep 2014; 10am - 1pm
The Arts House
$280

InvestigateINK is an expository writing (creative non-fiction) workshop for students aged six to 12 and combines role playing with social interaction, analytical thinking, and writing skills. Trainers will simulate “crime scenes” in different rooms, replete with physical clues and “witness” actors. Participants will act as journalists in competing newspapers (player groups), who attempt to identify the culprit and motive. At the end of the workshop, the newspaper groups will be scored on the accuracy of their investigation, their conduct, and how well written their story is. This workshop will also improve the participants’ analytical thinking skills, and introduce the key elements of good writing. For more information and to register, visit HERE.

Plants vs Zombies @ Compass Point

8 - 14 Sep 2014; 2pm - 9pm

Compass Point

It’s School Holidays and of course that means it’s time to go wild, so you can do exactly that at the ‘Plants Vs. Zombies Play Area - how cool does that sound? Pretty cool! Zombie on in to Compass Point, Level 1 Atrium and learn how to make your very own Peashooter, which you can take home with you.  There’s also Zombie or 3D Sunflower Paper Craft and if you want more, try your hand at the Plants Vs Zombies Garden Warfare XBox Game Zone. It doesn’t get much crazier than this!

Mid-Autumn Carnival by the Lake

8 Sep - 5 Oct 2014

Weekdays: 5pm - 10pm | Weekends/Sch Hols: 2pm - 10pm

$7 (Adult), $5 (Child) | PAssion Card Holders: $5 (Adult), $3 (Child)

Science Centre Singapore Lakeside (beside Snow City)

For the first time, Science Centre Singapore (SCS) will be hosting the inaugural edition of Lantern Carnival by the Lake, where dozens of lanterns will illuminate the Science Centre’s premises. This year’s event will play on children’s interest in extraterrestrial beings, with 22 human-sized alien and UFO-inspired lanterns lining SCS’ iconic lakeside. In addition, visitors can look forward to other highlights, such as lantern-making workshops, liquid nitrogen demonstrations and star-gazing sessions.

Gunpla Expo Singapore 2014

10 - 21 Sep 2014

Sun - Thurs: 10.30am - 10pm | Fri & Sat: 10.30am - 10.30pm

Bugis+, Atrium Level 2

FREE

This is the largest Gundam model kit exhibition in Singapore! Expect lots of activities and model kit bargains on your favourite Gundam characters including limited editions. For more details, click on the poster above.

Potted Potter
9 - 14 Sep 2014
Tue & Wed: 7.30pm | Thur - sun: 5pm & 7.30pm
Jubilee Hall Raffles Hotel
$70, $85

Potted Potter takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes. This fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters, a special appearance from a fire-breathing dragon, endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic! For tickets, visit HERE.

Bubble Magic - Pep Bou's Wonderful World of Bubbles
10 - 14 Sep 2014
Wed: 1pm & 3.30pm | Thu - Sun: 11am & 1.30pm
Jubilee Hall Raffles Hotel

Bubble Magic - Pep Bou's Wonderful World of Bubbles is a brand new show from the world-renowned bubble whizz. Direct from a Europe-wide tour, the joyful two-man show combines the fleeting beauty of bubbles with clowning, ingenious lighting, colourful music and crazy costumes. The two turn everyday elements into a magical, wonder-filled world. They compete, collaborate and surprise us, with fishbowl bubbles, animal bubbles, bubbles on a highwire, sliding bubbles, puppet bubbles and even a train inside a bubble tunnel! For tickets, visit HERE.

The Boxtrolls

Opens 11 Sep 2014 in cinemas

The Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures, have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs in the amazing cavernous home they've built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town's villain, Archibald Snatcher, comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, "into the light," where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnifred. Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs' family. Visit www.theboxtrolls.com for more information.

Singapore Cosplay Club Show

12 - 14 Sep 2014; 2pm - 8pm

Marina Square

FREE

Enjoy an unforgettable Cosplay experience at the atrium! Catch the characters from the Japanese manga series, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, as they take centrestage in a grand walk, meet Neneko, one of the most popular cosplayers in Taiwan and Sara Tousa Bao, one of the top 100 cosplayers in the world and be awed by Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Costumes and Props Exhibits, and more! Kids can dress up as an anime character at the Cinderella Beauty Salon and vie for the Coolest Cosplay Kid Photo Contest and win prizes too! Click HERE for the full programme listing.

Looking for Mama 小蝌蚪找妈妈

12 - 18 Sep 2014 (Mon- Thurs); 10:30am & 2:30pm

Goodman Arts Centre 

$15

[Performed in Mandarin] A re-run production by Paper Monkey Theatre, Looking for Mama, tells the adventure of a brave little tadpole in search for its Mama. Come and join us at this heartwarming journey as we show-and-tell with drama, handcrafted puppets and popular sing-along children’s songs! For tickets and more information, visit HERE.

SAFRA School Holidays Activities 2014

Various SAFRA locations

Rio Movie Party
SAFRA Tampines, Theatrette Room
12 Sep 2014; 4pm - 6pm
FREE for children 12 years and below
Each child will receive 1 popcorn and candy pack to start off the journey into the Amazon adventure with Rio and his family.

Stargazing
SAFRA Jurong
13 Sep 2014; 7pm - 9pm
FREE

For other activities, visit HERE.

Families for Life Celebrations 2014

13 & 14 Sep 2014; 3pm - 9.30pm

Singapore Sports Hub

FREE Admission

Families for Life Celebrations 2014 is a mega family carnival happening on 13 & 14 Sept (Sat & Sun) at the Singapore Sports Hub. Families can look forward to a diverse line-up of free activities from family bonding activities to adrenaline-pumping sports tryouts. Visit www.familiesforlife.sg/celebrations/celebrations.html for more information. Highlights:

Movie Screening (Sat & Sun) 
Enjoy some family-friendly entertainment with the family with a free movie screening under the stars. The first 600 participants will receive free snacks!
13 Sep (Sat), 8pm: Despicable Me
14 Sep (Sun), 7.30pm: Despicable Me 2

Segway Fun Rides*, 3pm – 9pm (Sat & Sun)
Hop on the Segway Personal Transporter (PT) for a free introductory experience on this futuristic mobility device. An exciting experience for everyone! *Minimum height of 105cm & Maximum weight 120kg

Kayaking, 3pm – 7pm (Sat & Sun)
Always wanted to try out kayaking? These free kayaking tryouts are perfect for families to learn some basic kayaking skills and have a blast!

Rock Climbing, 3pm – 9.30pm (Sat & Sun) 
For families looking to try something new, rock climbing is a great way to scale new heights and have fun bonding at the same time. This free tryout session is suitable for beginners and makes for an unforgettable experience.

Stage Performances (Sat & Sun)
Be entertained by our exciting line-up of stage performances and activities, highlights include the viral sensation Grandma Mary – a 78-year-old rocker grandmother, as well as a unique father-and-son mask changing and magic puppet show!

SJI Concert at Singapore Botanic Gardens

13 Sep 2014; 5pm - 7pm

Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Singapore Botanic Gardens

FREE

Join in for an evening with talented performers from four St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) schools and enjoy classical and contemporary melodies by symphonic orchestras, string ensembles, and more. There will also be fun activities such as balloon sculpting, face painting to engage the younger ones. Don’t forget to pack a picnic meal too for the evening as you enjoy the performances!

Straits Family Sunday

14 Sep 2014; 1pm - 5pm

Peranakan Museum

FREE Admission

Craft something to take home with you based on the museum's collection, or go on a special, themed tour of the galleries. Dress up with the whole family in a batik shirt or sarong kebaya. See the handling collection up close or relax with a good book in our reading corner.