The Best Things To Do With Kids In Singapore This Week (2 - 8 September 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! The September school holidays are in full swing, offering a variety of activities to enjoy. Immerse yourself in the Mid-Autumn festivities at Gardens by the Bay and the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. Take part in the fun activities at Great World's Great Picnic Hangout, and don’t miss out on Shell’s exclusive Pokémon merchandise. For a unique outdoor experience, visit the free playgrounds at Waterway Sunrise 2.

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. Mid-Autumn Celebrations At Gardens by the Bay

Venue: Gardens by the Bay, Dragonfly Lake, The Meadow, Golden Garden & Supertree Grove
Dates: 4 to 22 Sep 2024, 6 pm to 10 pm daily
Admission: Free

Come celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay in the evenings! There will also be lots of activities and fun to-dos for families of all ages! 

Wander through Gardens by the Bay, illuminated by lanterns inspired by childhood playtime and designed by local illustrator Mr. Lee Kow Fong (阿果). Enjoy scenes of nostalgia and whimsy from 6pm to 10pm, daily.

Relive joyful family moments with bubble play sessions at 8.15pm and 9.15pm nightly, and marvel at lanterns inspired by Singapore’s heritage shophouses, symbolizing local culture from the 1840s-1960s.

Discover the unique “Vertical Mid-Autumn” lanterns tied to bamboo poles, creating a festive atmosphere. Celebrate Korea’s heritage with traditional children’s games made from Hanji paper, and stroll through 1,000 hand-painted paper lanterns crafted by the community.

See the iconic Dragon Playground paired with chrysanthemums, symbolizing peace and harmony, and admire a floral arch of 20 lantern peonies, representing prosperity and love. Enjoy a range of free and paid workshops, such as parent-child lantern crafts, Chinese tea art, guzheng performances, and more. 

Indulge in street food, fun games, and performances by yIN Harmony, Reverberance, and ZingO at Supertree Grove, and experience the magic of dancing lights and moonlit melodies under the Supertrees.

Additionally, you can also redeem a free lantern (limited availability) and join in the evening stroll through the Gardens.

Click here for the full schedule and details!

2. Mid-Autumn Family Fun At Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Venue: SCCC and Singapore Conference Hall
Date: 6 to 8 Sep 2024
Admission: Free with some paid activities

From 6 to 8 September 2024, families are invited to join the Mid-Autumn Family Fun at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre featuring exciting activities for all ages!

Visit SCCC's Roof Garden to see stunning mooncakes representing various dialect groups—a perfect photo spot! Sample unique mooncakes, play games, and snap photos with the giant mooncakes.

Enjoy a bilingual children’s musical about friendship and imagination, as well as create and take home your own beautifully designed oriental fan. Gaze at the stars with telescopes provided by Science Centre Singapore, and watch amazing circus acts from a professional troupe with a global reputation.

Enjoy some paid activities, such as theater productions, workshops, and concerts celebrating Mid-Autumn traditions. Additionally, don’t miss out on free mooncake sponges, Old Chang Kee snacks, and mystery gifts on 7 to 8 September 2024.

The Giant Mooncakes Takeover installation is also available from now to 3 November 2024.

Click here for full event details!

3. Fun Activities + Free Movie Screening At Great World's Great Picnic Hangout

Venue: Great World, L1 Atrium
Dates: 2 to 8 Sep 2024
Admission: Free & Paid Activities 

This September school holidays, families are invited to join the Great Picnic Hangout at Great World, which will feature a fantastic lineup of free and paid activities, including the mall's first-ever movie screening! Here are some of the event highlights that you and your family can look forward to:

Workshops & Activities:

• Upcycling workshops with RGS Project INtemporal by Liliewoods Social
• 2 & 3 Sep 2024, 2pm to 5pm
• FREE FOR ALL, Suitable for 5 years & above

• Mr. Bear's Colouring Session
• 2 & 3 Sep 2024, 5pm to 6pm | 8 Sep 2024, 4pm to 5pm
• FREE FOR ALL, Suitable for 4 years & above
  
  
• Math Explorers: Olympiad Adventures
• 4 Sep 2024, 3pm to 4pm | 6 Sep 2024, 2pm to 3pm
• FREE FOR ALL, Suitable for 5 to 8 years

• Picnic Palette: Art Jam for Little Creators! 
• 4 & 7 Sep 2024, 4pm to 5pm | 6 Sep 2024, 3pm to 4pm
• Suitable for 8 to 12 years
• This workshop is chargeable at $10 (Great Rewards Members) / $20 for public

Storytime Fun:

• Tales & Fun with 'I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato!'
• 5 Sep 2024, 1pm to 2pm
• Suitable for 5 years & above

• Mid-Autumn Chinese Storytelling & Craft session with Flip for Joy
• 5 Sep 2024, 2pm & 3pm (30mins/session)
• Suitable for 5 to 9 years
• This session is chargeable at $5 per pax

• 'Classroom Critters: Birds Let Loose!' with Maureen Yeo
• 5 & 6 Sep 2024, 4.30pm (30mins/session)
• Suitable for 5 to 12 years
• This session is chargeable at $5 per pax

• 'A Hippity-Hop Rainforest Adventure' with Mellissa Saw
• 7 & 8 Sep 2024, 12pm to 12.30pm
• FREE FOR ALL, Suitable for 5 to 8 years

Free Performances:

Enjoy daily shows from 5pm to 5.30pm, including sing-alongs, magic shows, bubble fun, and mascot meet & greets.

Evening Movie Screenings:

Bring your mat and watch family favorites from 7pm to 9pm, including The Little Mermaid, Shrek, Paw Patrol, and more.

Click here for more details and to plan your visit!

4. Special Edition Pokémon Merchandise At Various Shell Service Stations

Availability: from 1 Sep 2024

Attention, Pokémon trainers! Get ready to catch ‘em all once again with Shell's latest lineup of exclusive Pokémon merchandise!

Available only at Shell stations across Singapore, Pokémon fans can look forward to laying their hands on these limited-time collectibles:

• Lapras & Dragonite Dehumidifier Plushies: Available from 1 September 2024 for S$18.90 each with a minimum spend of S$70 at Shell. Perfect for keeping your surroundings fresh and mildew-free.

• Psyduck & Gengar Tissue Box Covers: Launching 1 October 2024 for S$23.90 each. Add a fun Pokémon twist to your car or desk decor.

• Snorlax XL Blanket & Plushie Bag: Starting 1 October 2024, snag this cozy 15-inch plushie blanket bag for S$59.90 with 150 litres of Shell V-Power.

Early-Bird Promotion (7 to 8 September 2024):

Be among the first 60 customers at select Shell stations to buy the full set of four collectibles. Bonus: Get a free goodie bag worth S$100 with your purchase!

Exciting Giveaway:

Win a Banpresto Pokémon Super Big Plush! Follow Shell Singapore on Instagram and Facebook, share a photo of your Pokémon item, and tag #WheresMyPokemon2024. Giveaway ends 31 October 2024.

Special Events for Pokémon TCG Fans:

Every Saturday from 21 September to 19 October 2024, collect 6 booster packs of the latest Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown series with your Pokémon merchandise purchase at select Shell stations.

For more details, visit this link.

5. Unique Play Experience At Waterway Sunrise 2 Playgrounds

Venue: Between Blks 653 & 654 Punggol Dr., Singapore 821654

The playgrounds located at Waterway Sunrise 2 may not be new but we recently discovered them and would love to share this interesting find with you too! The playgrounds at the estate consist of 4 play areas suitable for all kids! 

Adventure Nets at Blk 654B:

Perfect for kids 3 and up, this playground features dynamic three-dimensional netting for climbing, crawling, and lounging. Explore balancing rope bridges, climbing nets, and hanging ropes for endless fun and skill-building.

Woosh Playground:

Next to the net structure, find classic fun with swings, slides, and a family see-saw, offering a variety of activities for younger kids.

Dune Towers at Blk 653A:

Two towering timber structures with climbing ropes and wooden bridges offer thrilling challenges. Kids can cross from one tower to another and slide down a covered slide.

Hammock Steps and More:

Surrounding the towers, discover hammock steps, balancing poles, and sensory boards. There’s also a traditional playground with slides and climbing walls nearby.

Click here for more details and to plan your visit!