10 Activities & 6 Promotions to get you through the September School Holidays 2020 with your Kids

The final school holiday break is here before the end-of-year exams arrive! 😖

With the kids getting a 10-day September School Holidays breather, here's a handy list of activties that will be happening over the next one week. Most of them will be held online and are free but if you are intending to head out, a few attractions in Singapore are also running great promotions on tickets... as long as all of us wear masks and observe proper safety measures, of course!

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

FFL's Family Fun and Laughter Nights

4 - 6 Sep 2020; 8pm - 9.30pm nightly

Facebook Live

FREE

Families for Life’s annual My Family Weekend is back, kicking off the upcoming September school holidays with a special weekend on Facebook Live for the whole family to enjoy! Running from 4 September, Friday to 6 September, Sunday, join in for a weekend of Family Fun and Laughter Nights #FFLNights Facebook Live for the whole family to enjoy and play games together online.

Happening each night live from 8pm to 9.30pm on Families for Life Facebook page, play as a family in various thematic trivia quizzes and stand to win limited edition FFL NETSFlashPay card sets. What's more, there's a GRAND PRIZE of a staycation at Marina Bay Sands to be given away EACH NIGHT. That means there will be a total of 3 Grand Prize winners!

Living Worlds: An Animal Planet Experience

4 - 13 Sep 2020

The Annexe, Science Centre Singapore

Adult $16 | Child $12

Animal Planet's inaugural travelling exhibition is re-opening for a limited period of 10 days. From 4 - 13 September 2020, discover more about the natural world through interactive play elements, explore the updated exhibits, and take part in our onsite contests for a chance to win cool prizes! Check out the new additions where guests will get to Swim with The Dolphins and grab a selfie with them, learn more about bushfires and send an e-postcard at the Colour A Friend activity corner!

Each exhibition ticket includes a free entry to Science Centre Singapore (no standalone exhibition ticket available). Due to health and safety measures, all guests are advised to pre-book their tickets ONLINE as onsite ticketing counters will remain closed during this period.

Fun Programmes for Parents and Kids by National Library Board

5 & 6 Sep 2020; Various Timings

Virtual via Zoom

FREE

FUN WITH TECH: Coding Adventure

(for children aged 9-11 years old)

Date: Sat 5 Sep 2020 | Time: 10am - 11am | Venue: Online

Price: Free. Register online here

Participants will:

• Learn the basics of coding with a game!

• Define coding and computer programming

• Identify the different ways to use “turn”

TECH@PLAY: Cybersmarties Superheroes

(for parents and children aged 5 – 9 years old)

Date: Sat 5 Sep 2020 | Time: 4.30pm - 5.30pm | Venue: Online

Price: Free. Register online here

Children will be introduced to different characters as elements of being a superhero digital citizen. Participants will learn how an individual's thinking and behaviour impacts the digital world through song, stories, and games.

FUN WITH TECH: Make Music with Coding!

(for children aged 6-10 years old)

Date: Sun 6 Sep 2020 | Time: 10am - 11am | Venue: Online

Price: Free. Register online here

Making music involves counting, spelling or remembering a sequence of events, repetition, looping, expression and joy. Through this Music Code workshop, children will explore making music creatively using code. 

FUN WITH TECH: Building Robot, Building Skills and Ready, Set, Robot Race

(for children aged 7-9 years old)

Date: Sun 6 Sep 2020 | Time: 3pm - 4.30pm | Venue: Online

Price: Free. Register online here

Participants will learn about how a tiny computer in the remote control can tell a robot what to do, and how the robot uses sensors to detect light, motion and colours. There will be a discussion on coding and computer programming languages. 

CIRCLE WHO WANTED TO PLAY - Stories for Children

5 - 11 Sep 2020; 10am - 11pm

Online

FREE

Produced by ACT 3 Theatrics, Circle Who Wanted to Play is set in the Land of Shapes and tells the story of being different, acceptance and learning new things from one another. Free viewing for all online. Visit HERE for more information.

Storytelling Series: Chang Er and The Moon

5 - 11 Sep 2020; 11am - 11pm

SISTIC Live Stream

FREE

Once upon a time, there was a legendary hero named Hou Yi who lived with his beautiful wife, Chang Er. After a series of amazing feats, the Jade Emperor rewarded him with the most amazing gift—an elixir of immortality! However, he could not bear to live forever without his wife. What did they do next? In the first of this month’s Mid-Autumn stories, join Storyteller Dwayne for the story of Chang Er and The Moon, and find out how she became the spirit of the moon! To book your free tickets, click HERE.

Pocket Gardens Surprise: Out of Africa

Now til 13 Sep 2020; 9am - 8pm

Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay

Admission fees apply

Explore the various nooks and crannies around Flower Dome as changing mini garden displays are introduced throughout Flower Dome every fortnight. Embark on an adventure with Out of Africa as you explore the colourful landscape of Africa and be greeted by the tallest animal and heaviest land mammal in the world. Marvel at the “Tree of Life”, the African Baobab – known for being a provider of water, food and shelter for both animals and Man, and see if you can spot the world’s largest tree aloe, Aloidendron barberae (syn. Aloe barberae), with its distinctive “forked” branching stems, in the display!

Silver Arts Festival 2020

Now til 13 Sep 2020

Various programmes and timings

Online

FREE

The well-loved annual Silver Arts returns for its 9th edition, and will be presenting its full programming online for the very first time to ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, Silver Arts 2020 will take place over two weeks from 1 to 13 September on the Silver Arts Facebook page. The public can look forward to daily programmes with a diverse and engaging line-up of activities in English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and Chinese dialects, all of which can be enjoyed from the comfort and safety of one's home independently and with family members.

Keep updated with the daily programmes and activities happening on its Facebook Event Page HERE or head to the website for more information.

IHC CultureFest

5 - 20 Sep 2020

Various programmes and timings

Online

FREE

The Indian Heritage Centre’s (IHC) first digital edition of IHC CultureFest showcases the diversity of Indian arts, culture and heritage in Singapore through the lens of the epic literary work Ramayana. The eclectic line-up of online programmes includes cultural performances, panel discussions, workshops, storytelling sessions and cooking demonstrations. They will explore a wide variety of Indian art and culture forms and their influences, bound by common values and themes. IHC CultureFest 2020: Digital Edition will take place from Saturday, 5 September 2020, to Sunday, 20 September 2020, and its programmes can be enjoyed for free online at IHC’s Facebook page and website.

Saturdays@ACM: Style for Every Story

Now til 25 Sep 2020

Online

FREE

Discover different styles of traditional outfits that are based on Asian Civilisations Museum's collection. Download the templates provided and follow the video tutorial to create outfits for a paper doll. Then listen to The Emperor’s New Clothes in an audio storytelling. Suitable for ages 5 to 10 years old. Visit HERE to participate.

Festival of Biodiversity 2020

5 - 26 Sep 2020; Various Timings

Online

FREE

This event celebrates Singapore's natural heritage and in doing so, we hope to bring about greater awareness of the biodiversity that Singapore has. Festival of Biodiversity kicks off this year on the 5th and 6th September with an online Festival. For details on various activities, visit HERE.

ATTRACTIONS' PROMOTIONS

Universal Studios Singapore Tickets at $59 (Adult)

Now til 16 Sep 2020

Pricing is valid from now till 31 August 2020 for selected date of park visit from now to 16 Sep 2020. Ticket includes early entry to the park from 12pm - 2pm, exclusive meet-and-greet sessions and early access to F&B outlets. Rides will only commence at 2pm.
*Only valid for Singapore Residents with valid Republic of Singapore issued birth certificate/Photo National ID/Work Permit/Student Pass. ID required for entry.
LINK

S.E.A. Aquarium Tickets at $29 (Adult)

Now til 16 Sep 2020

Pricing is valid from now till 31 August 2020 for selected date of park visit from now til 16 Sep 2020.
*Only valid for Singapore Residents with valid Republic of Singapore issued birth certificate/Photo National ID/Work Permit/Student Pass. ID required for entry.
LINK

Free Entry to Canopy Park at Jewel Changi Airport

Now til 30 Sep 2020

Enjoy FREE entry for two to Canopy Park by presenting any same-day receipt from Jewel! No minimum spend required. Offer ends on 30 September 2020. 

Admission to Canopy Park includes the following attractions:

1. Discovery Slides (Minimum height requirement is 110cm and child below the height of 140cm must be accompanied by an adult),

2. Foggy Bowls,

3. Petal Gardens, and

4. Topiary Walk

Madame Tussauds Singapore 1-for-1 Offer

$42 for 2 tickets

Now til 4 Oct 2020

Enjoy all 5 experiences at Madame Tussauds with your family and friends today. Get 2 tickets at only $42! To book your tickets online, visit HERE.

Trick Eye Museum & HeadRock VR Blue Ride

Bundle deal at $25 per adult & $20 per child

Now til 27 Dec 2020

Enjoy entry to Trick Eye Museum & 1 HeadRock VR Blue Ride at $25/adult (U.P. $40) and $20/child (U.P. $35). To book tickets, visit HERE.

FREE Sentosa Fun Pass (20 Tokens) for everyone

Now til 31 Mar 2020

Receive a free Senotsa Fun Pass worth 20 tokens just by signing up at ndp2020.sentosa.com.sg. The tokens can be used at certain attractions including Nestopia, S.E.A. Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Museum, Trick Eye Museum, Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom, AJ Hackett, Segway Fun Rides, Headrock VR rides, Singapore Cable Car : Sky Pass Round Trip and Mega Adventure Park.

- Redemption must be made by a member of the household with proof of residency. Please bring along the original form of identification and confirmation email for verification.

- Per registered household is entitled to only a 1-time redemption of 2 Sentosa Fun Passes loaded with 10 Tokens each.

- Free Sentosa Fun Pass (20 Tokens ) will be issued in 2 Sentosa Fun Passes each loaded with 10 Tokens.

- The tokens in the Free Sentosa Fun Pass cannot be combined into 1 Sentosa Fun Pass.

- Registration for Free Sentosa Fun Pass can only be done via NDP2020.sentosa.com.sg from now till 31 March 2021.

- Redemption of Free Sentosa Fun Pass must be made by 31 March 2021, while stocks last.

- Redemption of Free Sentosa Fun Pass can be made at any Sentosa Ticketing Counter.

- This redemption is only valid for locals and residents in Singapore.

- Free Sentosa Fun Passes are valid for 2 consecutive days and time stipulated, or until closure of attractions, whichever is earlier.