As part of safety precautions from the coronavirus outbreak in Singapore, many outdoor and mass events have been postponed or cancelled. This might have left some parents who were excited to bring their kids out, such as the Light art festival i Light, disheartened. But fortunately, there are a slew of other activities to look forward to. Here's our quick guide to family activities in Singapore for the month of February and March.
For a reduced price at only $6, bring your kids to catch all-time favourite, Disney's The Lion King. Happening for one day only on 22 February for GV members. You'll also receive a Kids Flix Free Gift (while stocks last) with every ticket purchased. Promotion available at selected outlets only.
*FREE admission for kids below 90 cm
When: Saturday, 22 February 2020
Selected venues:
10am - GV Jurong Point & GV Plaza | 10.30am - GV Yishun & GV Grand, Great World
View more details here.
What better way to teach kids about a subject matter than to let them explore for themselves? And they can do so in a safe environment like the Artground that provides a multi-sensory arts play space.
Their latest exhibition The Curious Sky is inspired by elements of the weather: sing in the rain, dance with the rainbow and hear the thunder rumble. The sky's the limit (no pun intended). | Website
Where: Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Block J #01-40, Singapore 439053
When: Until March 2020
Wed and Thurs: 9.30am to 5pm | Fri, Sat & Sun: 9.30am to 6pm
How much: Free entry (apart from other drop-in activities Artground might offer)
Find more details here.
Journey with Poppy and Mo as they embark on a crazy ambition of building their very own flying machine.
Expect lots of comedy in this physical theatre as you move to original songs and engaging puppetry. The show also presents a learning opportunity where your kids get to glean basics of aerodynamics. Recommended for 3 year-olds and above.
Where: KC Arts Centre - Home of SRT | 20 Merbau Road, Singapore 239035
When: From 19 February 2020 until April 11 2020
Weekdays: 10am | Weekends & Public Holiday(s): 11am & 2pm
How much: Standard tickets start from S$29. Enjoy a 15% discount on tickets on all categories for shows on Saturday 21 Mar (2pm) and Saturday 28 Mar (11am and 2pm) here.
Where: Art Science Museum
Sat / 21 March 2020 / 4pm
Sun / 22 March 2020 / 2pm
Sun / 22 March 2020 / 4pm
For Parents with bigger kids
While this brutally play is targeted towards parents with older kids, it is a timeless story that seeks to explore one of society's pressing concerns—mental health—especially among youths.
16 year old Nicolas, a once lively boy becomes silent, sullen and secretive in face of his parents' divorce. His behaviour becomes erratic as he is forced to go back and forth between them. He further spirals into emotional and mental despair and feels that "life is weighing him down”. Is the the stage of "just being a teenager"? The story unfolds further as Nicolas' parents step in to take desperate measures.
Directed by Tracie Pang.Written by Florian Zeller and translated by Christopher Hampton.Starring Adrian Pang, Nazray, Serene Chan, Sharda Harrison, Shona Benson and Zachary Pang. NOTE: Advisory 16 (Mature Content).
Venue: Drama Centre Theatre
Address: 100 Victoria Street, National Library Building, Level 3, Singapore 188064
Date: 20 February – 7 March 2020
Time: Tue – Sat 8pm, Sat – Sun 3pm
Ticket prices: $25 - $75
Ticket purchase: www.pangdemonium.com or www.sistic.com.sg
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