Mummies, if you’re running out of activities to do with your family this week, fret not. There are actually quite a number of family-friendly events happening around our island and here’s a guide to the ones that struck our fancy!
#1 Music & Movement for toddlers
This combination of capoeira and Brazilian martial arts event, hosted by Capoeira Senzala Singapore will have your tots learning capoeira concept skills through multitudes of body movements and control while incorporating Brazilian martial arts through the use of musical instruments such as traditional Brazilian drums and capoeira shakers. They’ll also learn to play and sign some of the traditional capoeira songs in Portuguese! There will be a free demo class on the 30 July.
For: Toddlers
Happening on: 6 Aug – 24 Sept
Venue: Path ACME Academy, *SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link, #05-08, Singapore 237978
Link to more details: Music & Movement for toddlers
#2 2016 Heartstrings Walk
The 2016 Heartstrings Walk is an annual event where people, young and old, with or without disabilities, come together to interact while having fun with the many booths and activities available. You and the family can take part in the fun walk, where you’ll receive a goodie bag, or have fun at the family carnival, where educational booths and even inflatables are available. Registration is required for participation in the events.
For: The whole family
Happening on: 31 July
Venue: Marina Bay Sands, Event Plaza, Level 1, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
Link to more details: 2016 Heartstrings Walk
#3 Park Bench Deli Turns One
Fancy a lunch complete with craft beers and good music? Head down to the very famous grub cafe, Park Bench Deli for its first birthday, where you can savour on their generous portion of grub platter for just $15, consisting ofTuna Tartare Sandwich, Anchovy Paste Fried Chicken with Sour Plum Sauce, Torched Wagyu Beef and Glutinous Rice and more! Beers and wines go at $10 and admission is free. Also, the event goes on till 10pm, so there’s no reason for you to miss this out!
For: Parents
Happening on: 30 July
Venue: Park Bench Deli , 179 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068627
Link to more details: Park Bench Deli Turns One
#4 GetActive! Singapore Festival
For those looking to have an active, fit-and-healthy kind of weekend, head over to the nearest ActiveSG sports centre that will be taking part in the GetActive! Singapore Children and Families Sports Festival. This festival will be taking place during the weekends leading to National Day and you can expect interactive activities for the whole family such as sports try-outs and kampong games. There will also be a screening of the Singapore National Games as well!
For: The whole family
Happening on: 30 July – 7 August
Venue: Complete list of venues
Link to more details: GetActive! Singapore Featival
#5 Cold Storage’s ‘Flavours of the World’ Fair
Cold Storage is organising a 2-week event where you’ll find some of the world’s favourite foods, all in one place. Not kidding. From local favourites to international favourites such as fondue from Switzerland and BBQ Ribs from the USA, you’d be spoilt for choice! Complete your meals with champagnes and beers and the many snacks that are also available. Admission is free.
For: The whole family
Happening on: 26 July – 7 August
Venue: Plaza Singapura Main Atrium, 68 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238839
Link to more details: Cold Storage’s ‘Flavours of the World’ Fair
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#6 Singapasar
Well how about a pasar malam showcasing Singapore related homewares, apparel, delicacies and every other thing you can think of? For the 2 year running, Singapasar 2016 will be bigger and better. You can come over this weekend to soak in the patriotism with this Singaporean goodies. I mean, what better way to be patriotic than to support your own local design and culinary talents, right?
For: Parents
Happening on: 29 July – 30 July
Venue: National Design Centre , 111 Middle Road, Singapore 188969
Link to more details: Singapasar
#7 theAsianparent Community’s Ask The Expert session with Chapter Zero Singapore
theAsianparent Community hosts ask the experts sessions online often and during these live stream sessions, mums and users can ask questions and experts, that can range from doctors to business women will answer them. On the 26th of July, a online live streaming session will be held at 8:30pm, and experts from Chapter Zero Singapore will be answering your questions relating to the topic: Respectful parenting: Weird fad or does it really work? Log in or register can be done here. You can also start posting your questions now, or answer the rest by the other mums.
For: Parents
Happening on: 26 Jul 2016, 08:30 PM
Link to more details: theAsianparent Community’s ask the expert session with Chapter Zero Singapore
#8 theAsianparent Community’s Ask The Expert session with Marigold Duncan
On 28th July, theAsianparent Community’s online ask the expert live streaming session will be hosted by Marigold Duncan and the topic will be: Shopping for kids: What to buy new and what’s ok to buy preloved. Mums who are always in a debate with themselves about what to get and what not to get for their kids can finally get their doubts answer with this online live streaming session. Log in and registration can be done here. You can also start posting your questions now, or answer the rest by the other mums.
For: Parents
Happening on: 28 Jul 2016, 08:30 PM
Link to more details: theAsianparent Community’s ask the expert session with Marigold Duncan
#9 Baby World Fair 2016
The largest baby fair that’s happening only twice a year is happening this weekend, at the Singapore Expo! Baby World Fair is back this weekend with over 120 thousand products and brands relating to baby and mummy all under one roof. Head on down this weekend for amazing deals with discounts of up to 90% off and you can also walk away with fancy freebies and samples!
For: The whole family
Happening on: 29 July – 30 July
Venue: Singapore EXPO Hall 5
Link to more details: Baby World Fair
#10 Singapore Science Festival 2016
Singapore Science Festival is a science festival hosting different events everyday and this year, their events will evolve around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths). From dinosaurs, to Minecraft and Math, be prepared to have your mind blown with all these amazing facts through interactive events. The events are catered to different age groups and there’s even a story telling and craft session for the 4-6 year olds. Registration is required.
For: The whole family
Happening on: 25 – 30 July
Venue: Venue varies with event
Link to more details: Singapore Science Festival 2016
Mummies, which of these events are you most looking forward to? Share your thoughts with us!
