25 Thrills For Kids

No school? No problem. We found the best indoor, outdoor, educational, sporty, and even free activities in town to keep kids’ spirits up.

Jun 2016

No school? No problem. We found the best indoor, outdoor, educational, sporty, and even free activities in town to keep kids’ spirits up.

Hunt for Dinosaur Eggs

During the one-hour treasure hunt for “dinosaur eggs”, kids will wander around the Singapore Botanic Gardens with a guide, and discover some interesting plants on the way. At Singapore Botanic Gardens Visitor Services Desk at Tanglin Gate Botany Centre. Tickets at $8.50 per child (includes a workbook), from 10 am - 11 am. Email npark_sbg_ edu@nparks.gov.sg to register.

Sea From Another Perspective

Have you visited the latest SAFRA Punggol? It has the first indoor water playground in Singapore that spans 23,000 square feet and three stories tall – twice the size of the Kidz Amaze indoor playground at SAFRA Toa Payoh. Fees from $8 per child (fourhour playtime). Become a film buff Check out kid-friendly films at Big Eyes, Big Minds like Take One, Two, Achoo!, and Home Sweet Home . At the National Gallery Singapore. Tickets at $13 each. Book via www.bigeyesbigminds.com.

Love Reading Mandarin Books

Head down to the National Libraries’ Chinese Reading Clubs on selected Saturdays where volunteers read with your children to cultivate an interest in Chinese story books while sharing about the Chinese culture and values. At various libraries. Free. Go to www.nlb.gov.sg/readsingapore/bookclubs/for full schedule.

Believe in Mermaids

Singapore’s first live mermaid, Syrena, is scouting for merlings for her next Bronze Kid class intake in July. During the group lessons, kids will learn to swim safely and confidently in a mermaid tail. Syrena will also impart lessons on Mermaid Mythology 101, where kids can learn about mermaid culture and what’s life really like under the sea. At Swish Swimming. Fees start from $480 (five lessons). Visit www. themermaidsyrena.com .

Watch a Ballet

Peter & Blue Go Around The World is an hourlong ballet specially created for children. It tells the story of Peter, his dog Blue and cat Calico, who goes on a magical adventure in a magic boat that takes them anywhere around the world. There’ll be meet-and-greet sessions, photo-taking and balloon sculpting. At Esplanade Theatre Studio. Tickets at $28, from June 2 – 5. Visit www.sistic.com.sg/events/cpeter0616.

Chill Out At a Café

Kids get free-flow art materials at EatPlayLove Craft Café which serves Thai-Western meals to boot. In addition, you can purchase their easy craft kits for your kids, such as paper puppets, DIY dolls and monsters, sock monkey and Shrink plastics. At #01-07, 28 Aliwal Street. Fees at $5 per hour.

Show Cute

Give them a special treat at POMPOMPURIN Café which will delight both young and old. Every corner of the 78 seater café is cute – from Purin wallpaper, cutlery, table mats, to “Tomodachi House”, which are the four-seater booths. The main dishes, set meals, beverages and desserts are all plated in Purin designs – simply adorable to eat! At #04-08 Orchard Central.

Spend The Night With Horses

Rider’s Lodge offers value-for-money staycation experience and horse-riding lessons. Stay in one of the 40 colonial style rooms with views of the paddock. Besides riding lessons, kids can get up close and personal with the magnificent horses and learn to groom, feed and care for them. At 100 Turf Club Road. Room rates from $225. Visit www.riderslodge.net.

Alive Museum

Watch a Balletatake Out-of-this-world Photos

There are now two new zones and 30 per cent more 4D art exhibits created just for families at the Alive Museum. Take hilarious photos of your kids in Thumbelina’s tiny world, form a love equation, or make believe you’re being eaten alive by Marilyn Monroe! At #03-372 Suntec City Mall. Tickets at $25 each. Visit www.alivemuseum.sg.

iFly Singapore

Go Skydiving!

At iFly Singapore, kids can attempt indoor skydiving, or experience what it’s like to fly in a wind tunnel. At #01-01 43 Siloso Beach Walk. Fees at $119. Visit www.iflysingapore.com for discounts.

Mister Maker

Go to Work With Mummy

Singapore’s first co-working space Trehaus has child-minding facilities and play-based activities to engage kids while mummy works. This June, the teachers will be teaching kids about endangered animals and how to reduce and recycle through play and art and craft. At #03-01 442 Orchard Road. Fees at $20 per hour, in addition to a monthly subscription fee from $350. Visit www.trehauscowork.com.

Snack Time!

Munching in between meals is part of a healthy diet for kids. So keep a good supply of wholesome, yummy snacks like fruit crisps, root chips, veggie chewies and more from Red Mart. It delivers right to your doorstep! Shop at www.redmart.com.sg .

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