5 Things to do and Places to go with Kids this weekend in Singapore (28th Oct - 3 Nov 2019)

1. Produce Your Own TV Commercial!

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Location: National Archives of Singapore Oldham Theatre, 1 Canning Rise, Singapore 179868
Date: 2 Nov – 3 Nov 2019
Hour: 10 am – 12 pm
Admission: Free (Register here)
Suitable Ages: 9 – 12 yrs

Sign your little ones up for Recreating My Favourite 90’s TV Commercial, an interactive workshop where they’ll be able to take a look back at some of your favorite 90’s TV commercials and even produce their own TV commercial!

2. Join in The Clean & Green Carnival with Your Tots!

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Location: Open Field beside Westgate | Braddell Heights Community Hub
Date: 2 Nov – 3 Nov 2019
Hour: 11 am – 8 pm (Westgate) | 10 am – 6 pm (Braddell Heights)
Admission: Free

The annual Clean & Green Carnival is back and it’s launching this weekend! Swing by the open field beside Westgate with your little ones and pick up some useful tips on how to be more eco-friendly while enjoying heart-warming performances and exciting activities! And you’ll want to dig through your house for recyclables before the event. If you find 3 kg or more worth of recyclables, you can use them to redeem a mystery prize!

If Westgate is too far, you can still join in the carnival at Bradell Heights Community Hub. You can expect stage performances, upcycling workshops as well as games and quizzes. Additionally, you can redeem a reusable drink holder when you complete the event passport!

3. Participate in The Learning Festival!

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Location: Our Tampines Hub Festive Plaza, 1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523
Date: 2 Nov – 3 Nov 2019
Hour: 10 am – 8 pm
Admission: Free

The Learning Festival is an annual MENDAKI effort that highlights the importance of learning through engaging the larger community, where you can explore the latest technology, play and learn as a family, as well as explore new skills!

4. Follow The Gingerbread Man’s Journey! [Inclusive Event]

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Location: KC Arts Centre - Home of SRT, 20 Merbau Road, #01 - 13, Singapore 239035
Date: 2 Nov | 9 Nov | 17 Nov 2019
Hour: 2 pm

Admission:

• Weekday
• Individual: $29 | $26
• Family Package of 4 (Cat 1): $98
• Weekend & Public Holiday
• Individual: $49 | $39 | $36
• Family Package of 4
• Cat 1 (with photo taking): $166
• Cat 2 (without photo taking): $132

A reimagining of the classic ‘The Gingerbread Man’ this Gingerbread Man follows the antics of Ginger, a giant cookie, who prefers to do things on his own and ends up making a terrible mess. After breaking his mother’s prized possession, Ginger leaves the farm to win the local race due to the influence of the Sly Fox, who is actually scheming to gobble him up!

An original musical by SRT’s The Little Company, The Gingerbread Man, packed with vibrant songs and action, shows the value of teamwork and friendship.

Please note that photo taking session with cast (in costume) is only available for Weekend & Public Holiday shows.

Signed Performance: 2 Nov 2019 – Book Here
Sign Language Interpreted performances are designed to cater for Hard of Hearing patrons. There will be a trained interpreter in a visible position near the stage signing all auditory elements of the show using the Singapore Sign Language. Seating is allocated for each signed performance to provide an optimal view to both the show and the interpreter.

Relaxed Performance: 9 Nov 2019 – Book Here
Relaxed Performance is designed to allow a more relaxed theatre environment for patrons on the Austistic spectrum, living with Dementia as well as those with diverse learning and communication needs.

Audio Described: 17 Nov 2019 – Book Here
Patrons who are blind or Vision Impaired can book for the Audio Described Performance. The performance will be verbally described live by a trained Audio Describer and transmitted to the audience through their own mobile phones with earphones.

5. Celebrate Wan Qing CultureFest at SYSNMH!

Photo credits Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

Location: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, 12 Tai Gin Road, Singapore 327874
Date: 2 Nov – 10 Nov 2019
Hour: 10 am – 9 pm
Admission: Free

Wan Qing CultureFest is back again this year. It’s loaded with things to do and immersive experiences, from colorful craft activities and kids-friendly games to lively performances and special exhibits, all of which focuses on four aspects of the Chinese cultural heritage—Social Practices, Rituals and Festivals, Food Heritage, Performing Arts, and Oral Traditions and Expressions.

Photo credits Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

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