We have compiled some of the events that will be happening all around Singapore during the end-of-year holidays. Tis’ definitely the season to be jolly, so why don’t you round up the family and start planning your festive season?
This list will continue to grow as we discover more and more of what’s lined up for the holidays! So remember to check back so you don’t miss out! Feel free to let us know if we’ve missed out your favourite school holiday activities – sharing is caring, right?
1. Project Happy Feet
Photo Credit: Project Happy Feet
Experience the reality of children who live in countries like Cambodia – having to walk 3 to 6 kilometers every day in order to get to school. Slipper Race 2016 is a non-competitive walk in flip-flops aimed at empowering education for the less privileged. Come down and do your part!
Venue: Punggol SAFRA, Punggol Waterway Park, 9 Sentul Cres, S828654
Date: 10 December 2016
Times: 9am – 1pm
Price: S$15-40
Link: www.phfslipperrace.org
2. LEGO Help Santa Save Christmas
Photo Credit: LEGO
Your family needs to help Santa save Christmas! All you need to do is build a LEGO sleigh to enter the competition. You can either use LEGO pieces you already own or visit the pop-up event at Raffles City Shopping Centre. Other happenings such as searching for Santa’s Elves will also be ongoing during the festive period.
Venue: Robinsons Raffles City Lvl 3 Atrium
Date: 18 Nov – 27 Dec 2016
Times: 10.30am – 10pm
Link: https://xmasapac.lego.com
3. Catch ‘Em All At Changi Airport
Changi Airport is set to become the home to all your favourite Pokemon this festive season! You will be in for a treat with life-sized versions of both the rarest and the most loved Pokemon.
Storytelling with arts & crafts, Mindchamps classes, a reading corner, and a kid-friendly gym have been introduced to Changi Airport as part of the new initiatives to make it more child-friendly! These activities will be available to kids whether or not they are travelling. So even if you’re not planning on getting out of the country for the holidays, you can still head down to the airport for some family fun.
Venue: Changi Airport
Date: 15, 22, 29 October 2016 (Sat)
11am | 2pm | 5pm
5, 12, 19, 26 November 2016 (Sat)
11am | 2pm
Link: https://www.mindchamps.org/changi-airport-trial-class/
4. Monkey Goes West
“Myth, mirth and mayhem make W!LD RICE’s adaptation of Chinese epic Monkey Goes West one of the funniest and most satisfying rides in Singapore theatre this year.”
This is what The Business Times has said about Monkey Goes West. It is the heartwarming tale of an orphan who runs away from home and ends up embarking on an adventure littered with all sorts of obstacles and dangers. Definitely, one to add to the holiday agenda!
Venue: Drama Centre Theatre
Date: 18 Nov – 17 Dec 2016
Price: S$45 – S$70
(Previews: 18 November, 7.30pm & 19 November, 2.30pm & Thursday matinees @ 2.30pm) S$50 – S$75
(Tue, Wed & Thu 7.30pm)
S$55 – S$80
(Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm) Prices exclude $4 SISTIC handling fee
Family packages are available
Link: https://www.sistic.com.sg/
5. Bounce Christmas Parties
Photo Credit: Bounce
Loads of vouchers, packages, and deals are lined up in preparation for the Christmas season! Big kids, little kids, kids at heart – whichever you are, Bounce has something in store for you. Nothing better than a day at a giant trampoline park for a dose of family bonding.
Venue: Cathay Cineleisure Orchard
Time: Mon-Thurs: 10am – 10pm
Fri: 10am – 11pm
Sat: 9am – 11pm
Sun: 9am – 10pm
Price: Combos and packages start at S$42 per pax
Link: https://www.bounceinc.com.sg
6. Nostalgic Christmas at MINT Museum of Toys
MINT Museum of Toys’ series of workshops and tours, MAKE + PLAY, is designed to bring hours of fun and nostalgia to you and your family! Learn about classic toys from the 1930s and 1950s, create your own memorabilia and put your craft skills to the test. We’re sure you want to add this to your list of school holiday activities!
Venue: MINT Museum of Toys, 26 Seah Street, Singapore 188382
Date: 19 Nov – 18 Dec 2016
Times: 9.30am – 6.30pm
Price: Starts at S$22.50
Link: www.emint.com
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7. Twilight Encounters at Night Safari
Get ready for an evening of lights, animal parades and a meet-and-greet with the majestic Chawang (the Night Safari’s famed Asian Elephant). Spend the night getting to know Chawang’s family, the newest addition to her family will be present as well! We can guarantee your kids will have a splendid night of animal performances and parades.
Venue: Night Safari
Date: 18 Nov – 10 Dec 2016 (Fridays & Saturdays only)
Times: 7.15pm – 12am
Price: Normal admission S$45 (Adult) S$30 (Child)
Link: https://www.nightsafari.com.sg
8. All-star Christmas Nick Jr.
A wide array of activities featuring some of your favourite Nick Jr. characters. Your child will come face to face with the likes of Dora the Explorer and the pups of PAW Patrol! You and your kids will even have a chance to check out the Snowfall Playtime sessions that will be happening twice daily at the City Green.
Venue: City Square Mall
Date: 18 Nov – 1 Jan 2017
Times: Various timings
Link: https://citysquaremall.com.sg
9. Christmas Wonderland 2016 at Gardens by the Bay
Touted as Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair, Christmas Wonderland is back to usher in the festive season with you. Gardens by the Bay will be transformed into a Christmas Wonderland with last year’s favourite, the Ice Palace, being even bigger than it was before! Who doesn’t want a white Christmas, right?
Venue: Gardens by the Bay
Date: 2 Dec – 1 Jan 2017
Times: Attractions will be open from 4pm – 11pm daily
(Luminaries will be lit from 7pm – 12mn daily)
Price: S$4-8
Link: www.christmaswonderland.sg
10. 90 Days of FUN in Sentosa
Photo Credit: Sentosa
90 Days of FUN in Sentosa wants to encourage families to rediscover Sentosa while trying out new things each week. Special offers and deals will be announced and there will be weekly tie-ups with various hotels and attractions across the island! Beach days are perfect school holiday activities.
Venue: Sentosa
Date: Nov 2016 – Feb 2017
Link: https://www.sentosa.com.sg
11. Open a door to Israel – Multi-sensory virtual exhibition
Get to know another country’s culture at the multi-sensory, virtual exhibition – Open A Door To Israel! There are 9 different doors that will each reveal a different aspect of Israel that you probably didn’t know about. Your kids are bound to love the interactivity of this exhibition. The best part is that they’ll be learning and discovering new things along the way.
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, Hall C
Date: 9 Dec – 23rd Dec
Times: 10am – 8pm
Price: Free Admission
Link: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelinSingapore/
12. Education and Enrichment Fair at City Square Mall
Education and enrichment tenants from City Square Mall will be coming together to showcase the best of what they have to offer. Grab your little one and head down for a day of balloon sculpting, magic shows, and more!
Venue: City Square Mall Lvl 1 Atrium
Date: 19 & 20 Nov
Times: 11am – 9pm
Price: Free Admission
Link: https://citysquaremall.com.sg
13. A World Full of Stories Playeum
Children need a creative place to be able to explore and develop their artistic sides! Playeum wants to be able to provide that for your child with a specially curated space inclusive of installations. Storytelling, role playing and puppetry will help your child discover the creative within them all.
Venue: City Square Mall Lvl 1 Atrium
Date: 15 Nov – 30 Apr 2017
Link: https://www.playeum.com/stories
14. VivoCity’s New Playcourt
VivoCity has revamped and upgraded their playcourt and they can wait to show you what they’ve done. Head down and check out the carnival, arts & crafts, and contests that they have lined up to celebrate the occasion! It’s bound to be an all out party!
Venue: VivoCity Playcourt Lvl 2
Date: 19 Nov
Times: 3pm – 7pm
Price: Free Admission
Link: https://www.vivocity.com.sg/
15. Singapore Wake Park
The new Singapore Wake Park at East Coast Park has been redesigned to be more child-friendly! Previously the cable-ski would operate at a fixed speed, making it harder for smaller kids to give it a go. Now, the speed is operated manually and there are 3 different stations for you to build up your skills and confidence!
Venue: 1206A East Coast Parkway Singapore 449891
Times: 10am – 11pm (Mon to Thurs)
10am – 1am (Fri & Eve of PH)
9am – 1am (Sat)
9am – 11pm (Sun & PH)
Price: From S$40/hr (Weekdays) S$60/hr (Weekends)
Link: https://www.singaporewakepark.com
16. Pokemon Research Exhibition S.E.A. Aquarium
For the first time outside of Japan, the Pokemon Research Exhibition puts your poke-knowledge to the test! Select a Pokeball and use 4 of the 8 research machines to gather clues about the Pokemon you are holding. Make sure you jot down your notes in the observation notebooks provided!
Venue: S.E.A. Aquarium
Date: 22 Oct – 2 Jan 2017
Times: 10am – 7pm
Price: From S$5 (on top of regular admission to S.E.A. Aquarium)
Link: https://www.rwsentosa.com/
17. Mooks Chef Jr. Cooking Class
Do you want your child to pick a new skill during the holidays? At the Mooks Chef Jr. Cooking Class, your child will get a hands-on cooking experience! They’ll learn how to prepare some simple, classic Thai dishes under the watchful eye of Chef Rimkhong. Plus, they’ll even get to take home the dishes they cook during the workshop!
Venue: S.E.A. Aquarium
Date: 19, 26 Nov & 3, 10, 17 Dec
Times: 11am – 12.30pm
Price: S$25
Link: https://mooksthaibistro.peatix.com
18. Buds Theatre’s Drama Camps
Does your child have a creative streak and a love for acting? If so, this could be just the holiday activity you’ve been looking for. Buds Theatre’s Drama Camps will have your kids script, design and perform a play! They’ll get to go through the entire process of putting up a performance and get a feel of being both backstage and onstage.
Venue: 180 Joo Chiat Road #02-01 Singapore 427451
Date: 21 Nov – 16 Jan 2017
Times: 9.30am – 12.30/3.30pm
Price: From S$ 300
Link: https://www.budstheatre.com
19. Singapore’s First Private Flight School Takes Off
Have your child learn to fly at the Flight School SG, you’re invited to their open house happening at the end of this month! Head down and have your child experience a free hands-on session on the Redbird MCX full-motion flight simulator. There will also be a series of aviation lectures being conducted throughout the day for anyone who wants to learn more.
Venue: WingsOverAsia Hangar 66 (next to Seletar Airport Control Tower), 66 Seletar Aerospace View, Singapore 797509.
Date: 27 Nov
Times: 9am – 7pm
Link: https://flightschool.sg/online-booking/
20. Festive Workshops & Activities at IKEA
IKEA wants to celebrate the festive season with you and your family! They will be having a series of workshops and activities and they would love to have you and your kids come down and revel in the Christmas spirit. With everything from crafting origami gift cards to baking tips, we’re sure this is an event the whole family will love.
Venue: IKEA Alexandra & Tampines
Date: 3-4 & 10-11 Dec
Times: 1.30pm onwards
Link: https://www.ikea.com/sg/
21. Create Lab Junior Hackathon 2016
Lately has been a lot of hype around preparing your child for the increasingly tech-savvy world. The Create Lab Junior Hackathon 2016 might be just the thing to spark your child’s interesting in the world of coding! Their holiday camps will give your child the basic knowledge on coding and hacking, it’s the perfect stepping stone!
Venue: National Design Centre 111 Middle Road Singapore 188969
Date: 21 Nov – 19 Dec
Times: Various Timings
Price: From S$ 350
Link: https://mycreatelab.com/programs
22. World’s First Exhibition On Port Cities In Asia
The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) proudly presents the World’s First Exhibition On Asian Port Cities! Bring your kids down and have them learn about the history of Singapore and other port cities in Asia. The ACM has a whole list of events happening over the course of the exhibition for both parents and little ones!
Their FUN-tastic Fridays are sure to be a hit with the kids, they’ll get to play explorer for the day and even have the chance to make and take home their own Christmas gifts for whoever they please. We’re pretty sure mum and dad will find something special in their Christmas stocking this year.
Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place Singapore 179555
Date: 4 Nov – 19th Feb 2017
Times: 10am – 7pm (Sun to Thurs) & 10am – 9pm (Fridays)
Price: From Snbsp;13
Link: https://acm.org.sg/exhibitions/port-cities
23. Singapore Contemporary – A World Of Art
Francesco Lietti, Italy – Macey & Sons (Hong Kong)
As a core event happening during the Singapore Art Week, Singapore Contemporary invites you to come and indulge your artistic side.Not only will there be over 90 exhibitors presenting you with art pieces of various mediums, there is also something lined up for your budding artists!
The Kids Art Tours and Kids Art Studio wants to help your little ones try their hand at creating art! This will be done through supervised art classes with the likes of Francesso Lietti and experienced art teachers. You can choose to join in or leave your kids there while you make your way through the rest of the show!
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Date: 19 – 22 January 2017
Times: Various Timings
Price: S$25 for 1 Day Pass – (bring a friend for free for tickets purchased before the show)
S$48 for 3 Day Pass – (bring a friend for free for tickets purchased before the show)
Link: https://www.singaporecontemporary.com/
24. Family Fun With Screen-Printing
Looking for something you and your child can do together this holiday period? Family Fun with Screen-Printing gives you and your child the opportunity to pick up a new skill together. Once you’ve learnt the basics of screen-printing, you can go on to experiment with making your own shirts and bags!
During the workshop, you and your child will also be given the chance to learn about the importance of art and posters in the process of releasing and spreading information and ideology. Meaning that you will get a glimpse of the thought process put behind posters and the likes, definitely not something you get to do every day!
Venue: NUS Museum
Date: 3 & 10 Dec
Times: 2 – 4.30pm
Price: S$55 per parent-child pair
We will keep you posted!
As we have mentioned, we will continue to add to this list as we continue to discover more events lined up to keep you and your families entertained during the festive season – so check back with us soon and see if there’s anything new!
Also, feel free to let us know of any events you will be attending this holiday season should we have left them out!
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