We take a look at the best things to do and places to go with kids this weekend (26 Jul - 1 Aug) in Singapore!
Mummies and Daddies, we got you covered with this week's list of to-do and to-go for families! Now you don't have to fret over what to do or where to go!
1. Kids Club Storytelling: Peter Rabbit and The Farmer
Image credit Gateway Theatre
Venue: Online and On-site
Date: 31 Jul (on-site) | 31 Jul - 6 Aug 2021 (online)
Hours: 10.30 am
Fee: Free
Mama Rabbit sent Peter Rabbit to pick blueberries for his birthday cake. But he got distracted by the tasty carrots from Farmer McGregor’s farm! Join a Young Storyteller from The Storytelling Centre to find out what he will do next.
Gateway Arts Storytelling is a free programme. To deter no-shows for the In-Venue sessions and ensure that seats do not go to waste, entry for the In-Venue sessions are based on a refundable ticket deposit. As such, the deposit of $10 or $20 will be refunded in cash upon entry into the studio.
2. ACM: Celebrates National Day
Image credit Asian Civilisations Museum
Venue: Online
Date: 9 Aug 2021
Hours: All-day
Fee: Free
Celebrate Singapore’s 56th birthday with Asian Civilisations Museum! Discover objects in an online trail that speak of connections to Singapore’s history and enjoy listening to a medley of well-loved National Day tunes. For a quintessential taste of home, download a recipe card and try making your own kaya spread.
3. Escape Adventure Trails
Image credit Island Wanderer
Venue: Around Singapore
Date: -
Time: -
Fee: Free & Paid
Suitable Ages: 10 years and above
Island Wanderer has combined escape room-style puzzles with amazing race-style use of iconic landmarks around Singapore to produce adventurous trails known as the Escape Adventure Trails.
How it works is that first, you choose your trail of choice – Tradesmen, Promenade, Hidden Gem, etc. – and you will be given a mission to solve. A chatbot will then give you clues, guiding you from landmark to landmark. You will get to solve tricky puzzles as well as explore the city and uncover her stories!
4. Dale Chihuly: Glass in Bloom
Image credit Gardens by the Bay
Venue: Flower Dome & Cloud Forest
Date: 23 Apr – 1 Aug 2021
Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Fee: From $8 - $20 (ticket)
A well-known glass sculptor, Dale Chihuly will be presenting his spectacular glass masterpieces at the Gardens by the Bay. Premiering in Singapore, Dale Chihuly: Glass in Bloom is an immersive art experience in a garden setting featuring incredible glass sculptures that shine with colour, light, and form. Encompassing the essence of versatility reflected in glass art, this exhibition delivers unique and diverse experiences by implementing an eclectic mix of art and nature.
5. Human x Nature: Environmental Histories of Singapore
Image credit National Library Singapore
Venue: Gallery, Level 10, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064
Date: 9 Apr – 26 Sep 2021
Hours: 10 am – 9 pm
Fee: Free
National Library’s exhibit, Human x Nature: Environmental Histories of Singapore, explores centuries of changes in Singapore’s natural environment. Featuring natural history books, botanical prints, plantation photographs, maps, and natural history specimens, the exhibit reveals the impacts on the natural world as a result of interaction from various communities.
Image credit National Library Singapore
