23 Family-Friendly Activities Happening in September 2019

“Mummy, what are we doing this weekend?”

“I don’t want to go to the playground again!” 

Parents, we are all too familiar with our kid’s complaints. We have to constantly rack our brains to come up with family-friendly activities and events to check out during the weekends and school holidays. And if you do find an activity, there is a hazard in that –  repeat it too many times, and it gets boring. Thankfully for us, the fun never ends in a city like ours. There is always something to do for the whole family.

So to keep you stress-free, we have collated a list of must-see and must do family-friendly activities and events this September. 

23 Family-Friendly Activities That Won’t Bore Your Kids (Or You) 

1. Walking With Dinosaurs 

Wonder what the pre-historic era used to look like? Now is your chance! Get up close and personal with 18 of the most magnificent dinosaurs that ruled our planet 65 million years ago. The dazzling $20 million production features state-of-the-art technology, making this the biggest and best dinosaur show in the world.

This hour-long show traces the amazing evolution of dinosaurs up till its unfortunate extinction. The production also gives you ample photo-taking opportunities with these mighty creatures as they come pretty close to the audience. 

Don’t miss this dinosaur extravaganza!

Date: 29 August – 8 September  

Location: Singapore Sports Hub 

Price: $58 – $148

Tickets can be found here. 

2. Jurong Bird Park Promo 

This September school holidays, Jurong Bird Park is giving free entry to Singapore residents, Permanent Residents and Employment Pass holders. 

Date: 6 – 15 September 

Location: Jurong Bird Park 

Price: Free* 

*some of the attractions are priced, check out this link for more information. 

3. Fantastic Mr. Fox (Mandarin) 

Go on an adventure with the one and only – The Fantastic Mr Fox. The Little Company’s production of the Roald Dahl’s timeless classic will have you and your kids in fits of laughter. 

Date: Until 9 September 

Location: KC Arts Centre, Singapore Repertory Theatre

Price: $26 – $36 

Tickets can be found here. 

4. Little London 

Mummies and daddies, after taking your kids out for a fun day, how about spending some alone time at night? Head down to the English pub, Little London and try out London delights like fish and chips and tea-infused cocktails!

Location: 71 Boat Quay

Price: $12 – $98 

5. TripAdvisor: Hands-on Ninja Experience in Tokyo

According to travel site TripAdvisor, Tokyo, Japan is one of the most-searched destinations for Singaporean travellers.  Now with the September holidays coming up, if your family is heading to Japan, don’t miss out on this exciting ninja experience. You and your family will get to learn 5 entry-level techniques such as ninja star, stealth steps and with your very own ninja instructor. They also have an English speaking interpreter available in all sessions.  

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Price: $200

Tickets can be booked via TripAdvisor. 

6. Mom’s Touch 

Popular Korean food chain Mom’s Touch is coming to Singapore! Be sure to check out its famous spicy sauce chicken and thigh burger. In celebration of their opening, all customers will get to enjoy a 50% discount off an a la carte burger or Korean fried chicken from 30 August 2019 to 1 September 2019.  

Opening date: 30 August 2019

Location: 10 Paya Lebar Quarter #01-37

Check out their Instagram for more awesome deals! 

7. Sentosa Sandstation

Experience the art of sand sculpting this year with Sentosa’s Sandstation! Brought to you from a galaxy far far away by a line-up of established local and international artists, this year’s Sandsation brings 20 iconic Star Wars characters to life in sand sculptures. That’s not all, you can also look forward to exciting activities like sand sculpting workshops, movie screenings, and exclusive Star Wars merchandise. During this time, Sentosa will also be offering free entry to all Singapore residents. 

For those taking Grab, get $5 off your ride by using the promo code “SANDSTATION”.

Date: 31 August – 15 September 

Location: Siloso Beach, Sentosa Island

Price: Free admission 

For more information, check out their website.  

8. National Gallery Singapore 

Fancy yourself a history buff? Head down to the National Gallery Singapore to watch the illustrious history of City Hall come alive. This immersive multimedia display will give you a first-hand experience of City Hall’s colourful history from one it was serving as a bomb shelter during the Japanese Occupation to housing Singapore’s first Public Complaints Bureau.  

Opens from 1 September

Location: National Gallery Singapore

Price: Free

For more information, check out their website. 

9. Nickelodeon Slime Time At City Square Mall 

Nickelodeon fans, great news for you! Slime time is coming to City Square Mall this September holidays. Get the ultimate slime experience along with slime-filled activities like Slime Shower, Slime Escape Room, Slime Colouring Wall and Slime Playground. Parents can also look forward to ‘slime-tastic’ promotions when you shop at City Square Mall. 

Date: 6 September – 6 October 

Location: City Square Mall 

Price: Free

For more information about the activities at City Square Mall, check out their website. 

10. Mid-Autumn Festival At Jurong Point

Celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival with Hello Kitty and others at Jurong Point Mall.  Wander into the universe of Sanrio characters and be mesmerized by an impressive light-up of the six-meter-long Sanrio characters Lantern Tunnel. There will also be photo booths for you to capture selfies as a keepsake of the memorable times at the mall. Besides that, you will also be treated to game booths, cultural performances and of course lots of mooncakes! 

Date: Till 15 September

Location: Jurong Point 

Price: Free

For more information, check out their website. 

11. Sesame Street Run Tour 

Meet your favourite Sesame Street characters at the World’s First Sesame Street Run Tour! Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Sesame Street Run will make its debut in sunny Singapore on 17 November 2019 at the Tampines Hub. This five-kilometre family run caters to all ages, from first-timers to experienced runners.

Hurry, tickets go on sale from now till 30 September 2019. 

Date: 17 November 

Location: Tampines Hub 

Price:$42 to $126 

For more information, check out their website.

12. Lenovo x KidZania Coding Workshop

Learn some basic coding this September holidays with tech giant Lenovo and edutainment attraction KidZania. The collaboration will be focusing on equipping young students, aged 5 to 8 years, with technology skills through the holiday programme from August 26 to September 15. Besides coding workshops, this programme also features interactive roleplay activities and VR adventures. 

Date: 26 August – 15 September

Price: Free, please check the website for more info. 

Location: KidZania Singapore

For more information, check out their website.

13. Mid-Autumn Yeah! 

Join in the Mid-Autumn festivities at The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre this September holidays! This year the centre has curated a line-up of parent-child centric activities that appeal to the five senses, for instance. You and your family can look forward to food tasting sessions, hands-on activities, stargazing activities for a multi-sensory experience of Mid- Autumn.

Date: 13 September & 14 September 

Price: Free, please check the website for more info. 

Location: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

For more information, check out their website.

14. Changi Loves Kids Programme 

Changi Airport is getting a lot more fun this September Holidays as they unveil their Changi Loves Kids programme across Terminal 3.  The programme invites families to dive straight into a world of fun with brand-new installations set to entertain and inspire people of all ages! These activities include an exclusive video-gaming extravaganza at the Family Lounge presented by PlayStation®, contemporary art installation inspired by the cities of China, and the Flavours of China playground that will have your kids riding down a noodle slide straight into a pit full of your favourite Chinese Mala hotpot ingredients! 

Date: 6 September – 13 October 

Price: Free, please check the website for more info. 

Location: Changi Airport, T3 

For more information, check out their website.

15. Playground At Clarke Quay Central

The Playground at Clarke Quay Central invites you to take a well-deserved break with fun activations, including an outdoor maze and interactive arcade games, that will keep you and your young ones entertained. The atrium of Clarke Quay Central will be transformed into a mini-Japanese arcade arena with arcade classics like Taiko No Tatsujin, Magic Gun Gun and Mario Kart. Besides that, families can also wander around the interactive outdoor maze garden filled with origami creatures such as butterflies, snails, flowers and more! Be sure to also keep a lookout for special performances on the evenings of 7 and 14 September. Shoppers can enjoy the rhythmic beats of the traditional Japanese Taiko drums and the captivating LED acts that promise to leave audiences in awe.

Date: 6 September – 15 September 

Price: Free, please check the website for more info. 

Location: Clarke Quay Central 

For more information, check out their website.

16. X-Periment! by Singapore Science Festival

Future budding scientists, don’t miss X-periment! a science and technology-based carnival to connect the public with the R&D community as well as exposing young minds to science in fun and engaging ways. The carnival which is held over 13 and 14 September, includes highlight activities like Singapore Science Festival’s Singapore Book of Records attempt to create Singapore’s Largest Slime Installation and iconic Impossible Science Show by famed world champion magician Jason Latimer. You can also engage with close to 30 exhibition booths that focus on innovations for a sustainable planet.

Date: 13 – 14 September 

Price: Free

Location: Fusionopolis One 

For more information, check out their website.

17. Universal Studios Singapore – Daytime Halloween 

Celebrate this Halloween with Universals Studios at their first-ever Day Time Halloween event! Families can look forward to seeing their favourite characters decked out in Halloween costumes in various events throughout the event. Introduced just in time for the September school holidays, join the Minion Monsters in their goodie-filled procession at Minion Monsters Tricky Treats or take part in interactive games at the brand new Halloween Carnival.

Singapore Residents can enjoy online discounts for Adult One-Day admission at $69 (U.P. $79). Ticket holders will receive a 50% discount on a Minion Monsters mug as well as a 10% discount voucher valid for all retail merchandise.

Date: 6 September – 31 October

Price: $69

Location: Universal Studios Singapore 

For more information, check out their website.

18. Science Centre Singapore 

Kids put on your headsets and get ready to explore KidsStop, Science Centre’s very own children based centre on a rocket, train and even dinosaurs! Embark on a rescue mission with KidsStop characters Jo & Win as they learn more about their feelings through this first-ever STEAM-themed promenade theatre performance. After the show, kids will also have the opportunity to try out science experiments at the Splashes of Emotions workshop where they get to explore how liquids of various colours can be associated with different emotions. 

Date: 24 September – 10 October

Price: $25

Location: Science Centre Singapore 

For more information, check out their website.

19. ArtScience Museum: City in a Garden Gallery 

Singapore’s very own ArtScience Museum is introducing a new themed gallery called City in A Garden which explores the integral relationship between people and nature and how cities provide a space for a variety of biospheres. Inspired by our sunny island, City in a Garden demonstrates the nation’s distinctive relationship with nature and the importance of flora and fauna to the city’s identity. The refreshed exhibition has four galleries – City in a Garden, Sanctuary, Park and Space. In the Inverted Globe Giant Connecting Block Town kids are encouraged to work together to design their own transportation network. The interactive artwork consists of giant building blocks, cars, airplanes, boats and helicopters to construct their own cityscapes! Besides that, families can also look forward to the return of popular installations at Future World such as the when Gods were Everywhere in the Park and the Crystal Universe gallery. 

Date: 5 September onwards

Price:

Adults: $16

Child/Senior Citizen: $12

Family package (2 adults, 2 kids) – $45 

(Price for Singapore Residents only, for regular fare, click here.) 

Location: ArtScience Museum 

For more information, check out their website.

20. ACT 3 Drama Academy

Improve your child’s acting abilities with ACT 3’s September Holiday Drama workshops designed to stretch your child’s imagination and creativity! Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s classic The Little Prince, the workshops centre around the charming tale of a little boy who learns the importance of friendship, love and responsibility after leaving his tiny planet, going on a voyage and encountering different characters along the way. The Little Prince acting workshop is suitable for children between the ages of 5 to 7. Younger ones between 7 to 17 months or 18 to 36 months can join a parent and child interactive workshop called A Flighty Adventure where they get to put on their spacesuits, strap in and join the Pilot as they whoosh around the universe; landing on colourful planets and meet fascinating characters along the way. This interactive workshop for parent and child encourages fun with colourful props and materials, and engagement in music and movement.

Date: 5 September to 29 September 

Price: 

Little Prince workshop – $300 per child 

A Flighty Adventure – $35 to $40 per child 

Location: ACT 3 Drama Academy 126 Cairnhill Road, ONE-TWO-SIX Cairnhill Arts Centre, S(229707)

For more information, check out their website.

21. BenQ x Coding Lab 

Pick up some basic coding skills with Taiwanese electronics company BenQ and the Coding Lab’s very own coding workshop. Bring your kids and come join 2 hours experience event to learn code and make a game on your own! You will also learn how to choose the best eye care monitor for your child with BenQ’s new Eye Care monitors. 

Date: 22 September 

Price: Free

Location: Coding Lab, 80 Marine Parade Road, Parkway Parade, #10- 06 Singapore 449269 

For more information, check out their website.

22. CarTimes Child Safety Workshop 

New parents, this September join the CarTimes Group in their Child Passenger Safety workshop which aims to educate parents-to-be on infant and young children safety while travelling. The hands-on workshop will show parents how to properly install car seats in different makes and models of cars as well as sharing crucial safety features which are in-built in the various vehicles. Don’t miss this important demonstration to ensure the safety and well-being of your family!

Date: 21 September 

Price: Free (register here)

Location: CarTimes Automobile Continental Car Showroom, 61 Ubi Avenue 2, #01-01, Singapore 408898

For more information, check out their website.

23. National Museum of Singapore – An Old New World

Discover Singapore’s fascinating history with your family at the National Museum of Singapore’s latest exhibition Old New World: From the East Indies to the Founding of Singapore, 1600s–1819. Explore the colonial interests and the local perspective of events that took place in the 200 years leading up to the establishment of the British East India Company trading settlement in Singapore. Beyond the galleries, families can take part in special accompanying programmes such as Storytelling sessions by Singapore’s very first inhabitants – the orang lauts. Kids and parents can also enjoy an afternoon of arts and crafts inspired by the nautical aspects, spices, flora, and fauna of An Old New World.

We hope you have found a lot more activities to do with your family this September! Don’t forget to take a family selfie, say cheese!