Kids tend to get bored quickly; and as parents, we ought to keep them busy with activities that boost their imagination and creativity. Exploring new destinations and indulging in adventure activities teach kids much more than what they learn within the four walls of a classroom. It is also a great way to bond as a family. Here are family-friendly activities that await you in March 2020, so gear up for some of the best events happening in your city.
Family-friendly activities in March 2020 – A List of Events
Planning outdoor activities with your kids is one of the best things you can do for them. Those experiences will stay with them for life, so it’s important that you take them out often; it can be anything – a play activity or a learning experience at the museum. If you wish to find out some of the exciting events happening this March, then the below list will help you chalk out a fun-filled month for the whole family.
Adventures in Food Wonderland
Follow foodie friends on an exhilarating and flavourful adventure in Food Wonderland! | Photo: ION Orchard
Take your kids to ION Sky to enjoy a delightful multimedia light show, Adventures in Food Wonderland by Ang Ku Kueh Girl and Friends™®, inspired by popular snacks in Singapore.
Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for Curry Puff Boy, Roti Prata Boy and Kueh Lapis Girl as they embark on a colourful adventure to protect the Ice Kachang Mountain and Pink Bandung River from an invasion.
This is a permanent installation that is happening now at ION Sky. | Photo: ION Orchard
If these visual treats have got you wanting more, you can also head down to the eateries at ION Orchard to get the real deal of these mouth-watering local delicacies.
*Children aged 12 years and below must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: The show is available at 2pm, 4pm and 7pm daily (available even after March holidays)
Venue: ION Orchard, Level 55/56, Take the lift on Level 4 via ION Art (Located near Concierge)
Admission: A minimum spend of $20 is required for redemption of ONE ION Sky admission ticket.
Learn how to redeem your ION sky tickets here.
Wonder Gallery
Imaginative, captivating artwork installations and fun activities like composing tunes, walking past stunning lanterns, braiding long tresses, family programmes and a lot more await you at the National Gallery Singapore.
Photo: National Gallery Singapore
Date: Until 9 March 2020, 10am to 7pm
Venue: National Gallery Singapore
Cost: Admission – Free for permanent residents and Singaporeans
Disney Animation
Let your kids watch their favourite Disney characters come to life on this magical Disney animation journey. From fascinating art pieces and exhibits to hands-on fun activities and a walk-through Disney animation technique, it is definitely going to be an enjoyable experience for your whole family.
Photo: Disney / Marina Bay Sands
Date: Until 29 March 2020, 10am to 7pm
Venue: Art Science Museum, Singapore
Cost: S$13.00 – S$19.00
GERMS BUSTERS @ Science Centre Singapore
Photo: theAsianparent
Ever wondered what is the difference between ‘virus’ and ‘bacteria’? Especially with the occurrence of COVID-19 globally, personal hygiene is of utmost importance—and it starts with understanding their implications and finding of ways to combat them, responsibly.
Look forward to a specially curated workshop on 14 March 2020, Saturday, as you engage with your child in creating your own antibacterial and anti-viral hand sanitiser! Great for the little ones (workshop suitable for 11 years and below) to learn all about personal hygiene too!
Date: 14 March 2020, Saturday
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Science Centre Singapore
How much: $30/pax, purchase via www.gevme.com/germsgoaway
*Exclusive promo code for TAP readers: simply enter TAP20 to enjoy a 20% discount.
Feel The Heat @ Science Centre Singapore
Here’s your chance to take home a self-built temperature probe and a multimeter that can be used for accurate temperature measurements. How cool is that!
In this workshop, learn more about the properties of heat, temperature and thermometer through engaging
demonstrations and interactive hands-on experiments, bound to stimulate young ones’ curiosity.
Date: 14 March 2020, Saturday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Science Centre Singapore
How much: $68/pax, purchase via www.gevme.com/feeltheheat
*Exclusive promo code for TAP readers: simply enter TAP20 to enjoy a 20% discount.
Future Together: An Interactive Experience
It gets better every year. The enchanting, interactive sound and light experience is organised to celebrate the best of Singapore and its rich history. The event’s different attractions include the Resonating Life on Water at the Dragonfly Lake, flora and fauna conveying the message of the nature of existence, the Enso-Gold Light representing universal truths, Reversible Rotation and much more!
Photo: Gardens by the Bay
Date: Until 15 March 2020
Venue: Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
Fun In the Island
Cheers to free entry into Sentosa Island during this March holidays! Keep your eyes peeled because a variety of indoor and outdoor activities await you and your friends and family. Here are some great promotions from top attractions:
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Skyline Luge Sentosa (Online Special) Once here, is never enough! Take speed here for a fun-filled adventure! |
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Ready, set, action! Get whisked away in the ultimate film star experience alongside your favourite celebrities! |
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Take amazingly realistic 3D photos |
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Here, your child can be who he/she wants to become! The sky is the limit as role-play is intwined into real life |
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Immersive rides and jaw-dropping adventures await in the island of fun! |
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Other activities you and your family can enjoy:
- Chill out and enjoy a picnic at any of Sentosa’s three pristine beaches!
- Take a nature trail with the little ones at Sentosa Nature Discovery, filled with flora and fauna.
- Walk down memory lane of Singapore’s past with Fort Siloso and the scenic Fort Siloso Skywalk (great for bigger kids).
- Visit the Magical Shores at Siloso that provides a multi-sensory experience for kids.
Flying Adventure
Poppy and Mo’s flying adventure is picturised beautifully through physical theatre, puppetry, songs and a lot of comedy. Story of Poppy and Mo’s friendship, their flying machine and their dream tour is something your kids would love to watch.
Photo: SISTIC
Date: Until 21 March, Weekdays – 10am, Weekends/Public holidays – 11am and 2pm
Venue: Singapore Repertory Theatre
Cost: S$29.00 – S$33.00
Enjoy a 15% discount on tickets on all categories for shows on Saturday 21 Mar (2pm) and Saturday 28 Mar (11am and 2pm) here.
Living Worlds: An Animal Planet Experience
Get 50% discount on Living Worlds admission ticket for every Science Centre admission ticket purchased. | Photo: Science Centre Singapore
It is an urgent call for all, with climate change swiftly impacting the world. This timely wildlife and exploration edutainment exhibition will explore the interdependent relationship between animals and the environments they inhabit, helping individuals be more environmentally aware.
Get access to never-seen-before footage and immerse yourself in a variety of interactive play elements.
Trash to Treasure Workshop
Take your kids to this wonderful workshop and let them learn a thing or two about environment protection and up-cycling. Your whole family will get to learn how to make something useful out of waste and unwanted materials in order to reduce the overall wastage.
Date: Until 18 March 2020, 10am to 3.30pm
Venue: Marina Barrage, Singapore
Cost: Free
Interactive Theatre
Are your kids enthralled by aeronautics and space exploration? Then the interactive virtual reality space adventure exhibition is the best choice. Let the young minds learn about outer space, the sun, zero-gravity and much more with the latest technology 3D environment and VR headsets at this interactive theatre.
Photo: Singapore Science Centre
Date: Until 31 March 2020, 10am to 6pm (closed on some Mondays)
Venue: Singapore Science Centre
Creative Play
I-Opener offers hands-on exhibition, multi-sensory learning experiences and a lot of opportunities for kids to play with their imaginations. Inspired by four specially-challenged artists, the arena also offers interesting activities like creation of coloured collages, playing with light and shadows, and transformation of artworks into holograms.
Photo: Playeum
Date: Until 26 April 2020
Venue: Playeum’s Children’s Centre for Creativity, Bukit Merah
Cost: $23
So, this is the list of events and family-friendly activities in March 2020 that you can choose from and plan for an exciting month with your kids. Did you decide which one to go to? Well, go ahead and make it happen!
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