20 fun things to do this September school holidays!

The Grandstand Fun Carnival

From music, art and even robotics, let your kids enjoy a day of seriously fun-filled activities!

There will also be free trial classes for the little ones to try and experience for themselves. Some event highlights include story telling, bouncy castles and Lego building, just to name a few.

On top of that, ZooMoo's Flash Mascot will make a special appearance!

Date: 5 September 2015

Time: 1pm - 5pm

Venue: The Grandstand, 200 Turf Club Road

Admission: Free

To register, click here.

School's out for the first week in September and it's time your kids have a well-deserved break. But with nothing to do, we know they can drive you a bit crazy!

With a plethora of exciting activities and programmes lined up from 5 September to 13 September, you should have no trouble keeping the kids entertained.

There are also some fun things for families to do together.

The activities on offer include rock climbing, a beach festival, theatre productions and camps, among others.

Keep on clicking Next to find out all that your kids and you can do during the September school holidays.

Sentosa Funfest

Sentosa is pulling out all the stops for the kids to enjoy a huge fun-filled water fiesta. There are huge inflatable slides, foam pools, and mazes. Great for spending some of that youthful pent up energy!

Date: 5 September - 13 September 2015

Time: 10am - 7pm (last entry at 4pm)

Venue: Siloso Beach, Sentosa, 51 Imbiah Walk

Admission: $18 - $79

For more information, click here.

Sleeping Beauty on Ice

Watch as this classic fairytale comes alive on ice! Told through world class skating, this retelling of the all time kids favourite is definitely a must watch.

With high speed lifts and throws, aerial gymnastics and fire effects, this sophisticated theatre production is going to keep you enthralled. Not only that, It's set to the stunning music of Tchaikovsky.

If your child is a fan of Sleeping Beauty, we're sure you won't want to miss this magical performance!

Date: 24 September - 27 September 2015

Time: Thursday and Friday: 7.30pm; Saturday: 1:30pm and 7:30pm; Sunday: 1:30pm and 6.30pm

Venue: Grand Theatre, MasterCard Theatres, Marina Bay Sands

Admission: $75 - $155 (Excludes booking fee)

Get your tickets here.

Ninjago at Legoland Malaysia

Based on the popular cartoon series, Legoland Malaysia presents Lego Ninjago LIVE show: The Realm of Shadows. The first of its kind in Asia, this 20 minute live show incorporates 4D effects and brings the Lego mini figures to life (they're 1 metre tall!)

When you and your family are in Legoland, don't miss out on this exclusive show. The little ones will surely be entertained by the Bunraku style performance.

For more information, click here.

Skyline Luge Sentosa

If you've been to Sentosa, we're sure you've noticed the Skyrides and also the luges on the ground. With two trails to choose from -- Jungle Trail and the Dragon Trail, this family-friendly outdoor activity let's you cruise slowly or even go exhilaratingly fast.

Not only is it fun for the kids, it's fun for parents as well. Adventurous kids will surely love this safe and thrilling ride!

Get your tickets here.

Image: www.store.sentosa.com

Dr Seuss's The Cat in the Hat

Dr Seuss is always wildly entertaining with its great rhymes and comic actions that kids of all ages thoroughly enjoy! It is a great opportunity for the whole family to share a good laugh, with great lessons on morality at the end of it all.

Date: 26 August - 27 September 2015

Time: Tuesday -Friday: 10am; Saturday and Sunday: 11am and 2pm

Venue: DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road

Admission: $22 - $45 (Excludes booking fee)

Get your tickets here.

Hi-5 House of Dreams

Following its sold-out successful shows last year, the Hi-5 gang returns to Singapore this September vacation with an amazing new show -- Hi-5 House of Dreams!

There is no doubt that the little bubs will be thrilled to join Stevie, Ainsley, Mary, Dayen and Tanika, as the sun sets for a huge Hi-5 sleepover party! With the help of Chats, the "Dream Meister", and her magical Dream Catcher, there is bound to be plenty of wild, wonderful and wacky dream adventures for everyone.

Date: 12 September - 13 September 2015

Time: 10:30am, 2:30pm and 6:30pm

Venue: Grand Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue

Admission: $45 - $260 (Excludes booking fee)

Get your tickets here.

Human Body Experience at Singapore Science Centre

Do you ever wonder what actually goes on in our body? At the Human Body Experience exhibition, learn more about the human body where visitors get to have a multi-sensory experience.

You can get to literally step into the mouth of a 6 metre tall human face, and experience what if feels like to be swallowed up! We bet, learning biology has never been this fun.

Date: Varies

Time: 10am - 6pm

Venue: Science Centre, Hall B, 15 Science Centre Road

Admission: $12 (child), $15 (adult)

For more information, click here.

Image: www.science.edu.sg

The Dark Knight Takes Over City Square Mall

Calling all Batman fans, head down to City Square Mall to catch the Dark Knight live onstage! Spend $30 and join the DC Comics Justice League Adventure, or with $50 spent you can snag a Meet & Greet pass to rub shoulders with your favourite superhero.

There will also be a Batman mask-making session, a display of the DC Comics costumes, plus other goodies to be won.

Date: 4 September - 4 October 2015

Time: Varies

Venue: City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road

Admission: Free

For more information, click here.

Singapore Canoe Federation’s Kayaking Orientation Programme

For families who are looking for some water activities, join the Singapore Canoe Federation's kayaking orientation. With no age restrictions, participants will get to learn basic kayaking techniques and water safety tips during the three-hour course.

Date: Varies

Time: Varies

Venue: MacRitchie Reservoir or Kallang Water Sports Centre

Admission: $30

For more information, email [email protected]

Image: Singapore Sports Hub

Fun Holiday Programme at Polliwogs

National Day is over but that does't mean we should dim the Singaporean spirit! Polliwogs is hosting an enjoyable September holiday programme for children aged three and above.

Each programme lasts two hours each with Singaporean related themes incorporated into the activities.

Date: 7 September - 11 September 2015

Time: Varies

Venue: Suntec City Mall Tower 4, 02-724, 3 Temasek Boulevard; Vivo City, 03-12, 1 Harbourfront Walk

Admission: $15

For more information, click here.

Image: www.supermommy.com

Petas Pet Show

Petas Pet Show 2015 will be packed with a fun-filled variety of activities for animal lovers -- a magic show, face-painting, airbrush tattoo, merchandise booths, balloon sculpting, games and more! This is an event for the whole family, including your four-legged pals.

Date: 4 September - 6 September 2015

Time: Varies

Venue: D' Marquee, Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Close

Admission: Free

For more information, click here.

POSB PAssion Run for Kids

Run for a cause! Support the POSB PAssion Fund which reaches out to kids in our community through various initiatives such as the POSB PAssion KidsWrite Programme.

Get your family down for the family walk, kids 800m and 1.2km fun runs, and men and women’s 10km runs. Soak in the festive atmosphere with a fun-filled carnival and kids bazaar!

Date: 13 September 2015

Time: 7am

Venue: Marina Promontory, 11 Marina Boulevard

For more information, click here.

Creative Culinaire’s September Holiday Junior Classes

Let your kids embrace their inner chef by signing them up for Creative Culinaire's baking and cooking classes! Kids aged six to 12 will get the chance to bake their own kueh, tarts and more.

Date: 9 September - 11 September 2015; 26 September 2015

Time: Varies

Venue: 17 Eng Hoon Street, Eng Hoon Mansions, 01-03

Admission: $50 - $100

For more information, click here.

Image: www.creativeculinaire.com

Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine

Hands up if you grew up reading George's Marvellous Medicine too! Enjoy this play that's recommended for ages three and up, and learn about the surprising changes which occur after he decides to mix up a new batch of medicine for his grandmother.

Date: 22 August - 6 September 2015

Time: Varies

Venue: Ulu Pandan CC Theatrette, 487A Joo Chiat Road

Admission: $30 (Excludes booking fee)

Get your tickets here.

Climb Central

Does your older kid have a fear of heights? Let them conquer the fear by rock climbing at Climb Central. Being Singapore's tallest indoor air-conditioned sport climbing venue, this family-friendly workout isn't only healthy and entertaining, it could also help boost your child's confidence as well. Rock climb together as a family for some adventurous bonding time.

Date: Daily

Time: 11am - 11pm

Venue: Kallang Wave Mall, B1-01, 1 Stadium Place

Admission: $26 - $56

For more information, click here.

Act 3 Drama Academy September Holiday Workshops

With workshops lined up for your two year old toddler to the nine year old primary schooler, ACT 3 Drama Academy lets your child unravel his imagination and play out various roles to explore his inner voice!

Date: 6 September - 13 September 2015

Time: 10:30am - 11:45am

Venue: ACT 3 Drama Academy, 126 Cairnhill Road

Admission: $60

Get your tickets here.

Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys

Your child's favourite explorer is back! Help Dora and her friends find the lost teddy. Using her map reading, counting, musical and language skills, Dora embarks on a journey through various puzzles to reach the City of Lost Toys.

Don't forget to be on the look out for Swiper the Fox!

Date: 11 September - 13 September 2015

Time: Varies

Venue: Resorts World Theatre, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway

Admission: $48 - $108 (Excludes booking fee)

Get your tickets here.

eXplorerkid's School Holiday Camp

Specially catered for kids aged 4 to 12 years old, there will be plenty of fun things to do at this one-day camp. Kids can get creative with art and craft activities and also bake up a storm!

Date: 10 September 2015

Time: 10am - 6pm

Venue: E!hub @ Downtown East, 3rd Floor, 1 Pasir Ris Close

Admission: $60 (member), $80 (public)

For more information, click here.

Image: www.downtowneast.com.sg

Junior Price for all Singaporeans and Local Residents for New Cable Cars at Sentosa

Exclusively for the September school break, get on a cable car for just $5.50!

Check out the beautiful bird’s eye view of the island on the new, Sentosa cable car line.

Date: 1 September - 14 September 2015

Time: Varies

Venue: Sentosa

Admission: $5.50

For more information, click here.

Written by

Dinah Amira Nordin

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