The Best Things To Do With Kids In Singapore This Week (15 - 21 July 2024)

Here's a list of weekly family fun events and experiences for you to create family fun this week!

Here's our weekly list of family fun to-dos to help you create lots of fun times with the kids! Savour an authentic Peranakan buffet with free flow Mao Shan Wang durian at Peppermint, and get to meet new animal ambassadors at Singapore Zoo's latest edition of Breakfast in the Wild. Make a trip to Gardens by the Bay to check out Impressions of Monet, comprising a floral display and a digital experience, and participate in a wide range of fun and exciting activities happening across the heartlands in celebration of PAssionArts Festival 2024. And for those who did not manage to get tickets to NDP 2024, here's another chance to join in the celebrations in the Heartlands Celebrations happening on 10 August 2024 - read on to find out where you can collect your tickets! 

As always, this is just a compilation of our weekly five ideas, if you need more ideas for family fun, do head over to our weekly updated list of weekly recommendations or join our Telegram group for the most up-to-date recommendations! 

1. Collect Your NDP Heartland Celebration Tickets!

Venues: 

• opposite Bishan MRT station
• in Punggol next to Waterway Point
• next to FutsalArena @ Yishun
• next to Paya Lebar Quarter 1
• next to Buona Vista MRT station

Dates: 10 Aug, 4 pm - 9 pm
Admission: Free

Families who did not manage to get tickets to the National Day Parade 2024 (NDP 2024), here's another chance to join in the celebrations in the Heartlands Celebrations happening the next day on 10 August 2024! 

Families can enjoy crowd favourites such as fireworks, interactive family-friendly activities and static displays of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) vehicles. Various schools, ActiveSG’s Dance of the Nation and Yellow Ribbon Singapore as well as community interest groups will put up live entertainment too! Each site will showcase military and civil defence by having vehicles on display. 

Ticketing

From 12 July 2024 onwards, families can collect the National Day Heartland Celebrations tickets for their district at their nearest Community Clubs/ Centres. Each member of the public can collect up to a maximum of two tickets, while stocks last.

The list of CCs where tickets can be collected can be found here.

There are 100,000 tickets available for collection on a first come, first served basis, but members of the public without tickets are still welcome to attend the event, as long as space permits. NDP packs will also be given to those with tickets only. While stocks last!

2. Enjoy Free Flow Mao Shan Wang Durian & An Authentic Peranakan Buffet at Peppermint

Venue: PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore, Level Four, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Dates: 12 Jul - 11 Aug 2024
Price: From $72++ per adult and $36++ per child 

Peppermint’s Chef de Cuisine Leon Yee and Auntie Gaik Lean will join hands to present ‘Savour the Straits Peranakan Buffet’, showcasing the rich flavours of authentic Peranakan cuisine!

Auntie Gaik Lean will bring three new signature Peranakan dishes namely the Sambal Udang that brings the tangy and spicy notes of thick prawn curry to the fore with morsels of meaty prawns. Cincaru Rempah features freshly delivered cincaru (hard tailed scad) stuffed with turmeric and lemongrass sambal before being sautéed to succulent perfection. Kerabu Bee Hoon with Tiger Prawn brings vibrant Nyonya flavours with a rice vermicelli salad prepared with fresh tiger prawn, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, shallots, mint leaves, kerisik, and sambal belacan, finished with a squeeze of fresh calamansi juice.

Diners can also look forward to a wonderful selection of signature Peranakan dishes that will be making a comeback to Peppermint! Be transported back in time with Ayam Buah Keluak (Chicken with fermented pangium edule seeds), Itek Sio (Braised duck leg with tamarind and coriander), Black Angus Beef Belly Pongteh (Angus beef belly, stewed with fermented soy bean paste), and the signature Lemak Blue Pea Flower Rice, served with Spicy Coconut Floss, and more! Seafood additions this year include Giant Stingray Kuah Lada where tart turmeric and peppercorn gravy highlights the delicate flavours and texture of stingray. For those seeking a fiery kick, the Rock Lobster with Charred Chilli Chuka offers a garlicky, gingery, and tart spicy chili condiment. Don’t miss the accompanying appetisers available on daily rotation, like Ngoh Hiang with White Timun Achar, traditionally Nyonya meat rolls spiced with white cucumber preserves, and Gado Gado, a vegetable salad of local shoots and sprouts doused in peanut sauce.

This year, ‘Savour the Straits Peranakan Buffet’ also brings the taste of the King of Fruits, durian, available on Friday and Saturday evenings at Peppermint’s Urban Farm. Indulge in a free-flow selection of rich, creamy flesh of Mao Shan Wang, Red Prawn, and D24 varieties, delivered fresh from Malaysia and de-shelled on the spot for your enjoyment. Diners can also savour warm durian grilled to perfection, offering a delightful depth of smokiness and caramelized sweetness.

3. Check Out Impressions of Monet At Gardens by the Bay with a Floral Display & Digital Experience

Venue: Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome
Dates: Impressions of Monet: The Garden will run until 17 Sep 2024 while Impressions of Monet: The Experience will continue for a limited time, 9 am - 9 pm daily
Admission: From $12 for Singapore Residents

Impressions of Monet, a tribute to the master of French Impressionism, comprises two distinct but complementary elements – the Impressions of Monet: The Garden floral display in Flower Dome, and a multi-sensorial immersive exhibition Impressions of Monet: The Experience in the space adjoining Flower Dome.

For the first time in Gardens by the Bay’s history, the horticultural and the digital meld together in a one-of-a-kind showcase – at 2,650 sqm, it is more than three times the size of a regular floral display – that has never been attempted before.

4. Meet New Animal Ambassadors At Singapore Zoo's Latest Edition Of Breakfast in the Wild

Venue: Ah Meng Restaurant (Terrace), Singapore Zoo
Date: from 5 Jul 2024
Time: 9am to 10.30am, Daily | Animal Appearance: 9.15am to 10am
Fee: from $37 

The latest iteration of Singapore Zoo’s iconic dining programme introduces two new animal ambassadors, the Californian sea lion and African penguins. These charismatic additions join the existing lineup of animals, taking turns to make an appearance at the interactive sessions.

Guests will continue to enjoy the main 45-minute presentation from 9.15am. The presentation features animals, such as the orangutan, fennec fox, green iguana and Bengal eagle owl where guests learn about the unique features of the different animals from their keepers.

[New!] Volunteer Segment

Another new highlight is the volunteer segment with the Bengal eagle owl or Malay fish owl where a guest can witness its impressive 270-degree head rotation up close by holding a target stick and walking around the owl. 

This enhanced experience offers a delightful start to your day as you tuck into a hearty buffet breakfast amidst the wonders of the animal kingdom, with opportunities for learning and unforgettable moments. 

5. Celebrate PAssionArts Festival 2024 - Arts and Cultural Activities for Families in Your Neighbourhood

Venue: Over 60 festival villages happening across the Heartlands
Dates: Jul - Sep 2024
Admission: Varies accordingly

Looking for something exciting and enriching to do with the family this July? Look no further than the PAssionArts Festival 2024! From July to September, join Singaporeans across the island in celebrating the culinary creativity and culture expression at over 60 vibrant festival villages happening across the heartlands.

The PAssionArts Festival promises a wide range of activities, including interactive workshops, mesmerizing performances, and large-scale art installations, perfect for families, extended families and friends of all ages!

No registration is required for most events, making it a convenient weekend family fun activity. Stay updated on the latest events by following PAssionArts on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to immerse your family in the arts right in your neighborhood!