You won't want to miss these family-fun events and experience happening this week!
Let us help you discover the best experiences this week! Take a walk along Marina Bay to experience the light installations and fun times at i Light and Gastrobeats, fun times continue with the Singapore Discovery Centre's I-SCREAM and the My 90's Job Adventure at VivoCity, and finally, get excited by the opening of Singapore's first integrated all-weather water adventure centre, Aqua Adventure!
As we enter the 2nd of the June school holidays, don't forget to check our June Holiday page for more family fun ideas!
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 sharing too!
1. Good Food And Inflatables at Gastrobeats
Venue: Bayfront Event Space
Dates: 1 - 25 June 2023, 4 pm - 11 pm daily
Admission: Free
Gastrobeat returns in 2023 to the Bayfront Event Space! This year's experience will include thematic streets dedicated to different cuisines. Each thematic street is packed with local hawkers showcasing their signature dishes, all prepared with authentic ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Expect to be amazed while browsing through a variety of unique street food classics that showcase both innovation and community diversity.
That's not all, families may also get tickets to the space-themed Jumptopia that features 2 different play zones, Galaxy Adventure Zone and Jumptopia Wild! There will even be a water play zone with 2 new inflatables for kids to enjoy too!
2. Get Your Photos at the Light Installations at i Light Singapore
Venue: Marina Bay
Date: 1 to 25 Jun 2023, 7.30pm to 11.00pm daily with extended hours to 12.00am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Admission: Free with paid programmes
i Light Singapore is returning to illuminate Marina Bay from 1 to 25 June 2023 with 14 captivating light art installations that will transform Marina Bay into a visual playground. The festival is curated to the theme of A New Wave and anchored on the colour blue with 22 artists from eight countries coming together to put up a vibrant showcase and families are invited to reflect on our natural environment by immersing themselves in these innovative and multi-sensory experiences
3. McDonald's Shake 'N Dip Family Fest at Jurong Point & Marina Square
Venues: Jurong Point, Level 1
Dates: 9 – 11 June, 11 am – 9 pm
Admission: Simply show your McDonald’s receipt (min spent $14) to participate
Get ready for an unforgettable carnival experience at the McDonald's Shake 'N Dip Family Fest, happening from 9 to 11 June 2023 at Jurong Point!
Kids can bounce to their hearts' content in the McDonald's themed bouncy castles (including a thrilling 5-meter-tall bouncy slide), make a splash in the giant ballpit, and test their skills at various arcade games during the festival! And that's not all – families will be entertained by a variety of stage performances, including a mesmerizing bubble show, sensational magic show, and interactive storytelling. Plus, there will be exciting stage games for everyone to participate in and win amazing prizes!
Not free this weekend, you can also celebrate the Father’s Day weekend with McDonald's as they bring the Shake 'N Dip Family Fest to Marina Square from 16 to 18 June 2023!
4. My Little 90's Job Adventure
Venue: VivoCity Outdoor Plaza, 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
Date: 26 May to 25 Jun 2023, 3pm to 9pm (Mon to Thu) | 10am to 9pm (Fri to Sun/PH)
Fee: From $10
Over at Vivocity, My Little 90’s Job Adventure is set to create an insightful world of pretend play for kids! Spanning 1,010 square metres across VivoCity’s Outdoor Plaza, My Little 90’s Job Adventure comprises of eight air-conditioned role-play rooms and is designed to depict a town with its own town centre offering children a chance to explore what it is like to live and work in a functioning city as adults.
Targeted at children aged four to eight years old, each curated role-play experience allows Kizzos to step into the shoes of up to eight intriguing professionals, including a chef, police officer, veterinary assistant, postman and builder, and work with Kiztopia Friends to complete a range of enriching tasks.
From creating their very own ‘pizza’ masterpiece to solving crimes, little aspirants can look forward to leap into the world of wonder and possibilities at Kiztopia Town as they learn important life skills through play.
5. Visit the Newly Opened Aqua Adventure
Venue: HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir
Opening Hours: 2 pm - 8 pm (Thu & Fri), 10 am - 3 pm and 4 pm - 9 pm (Weekend, PH and School Hols)
Admission: from $40
Aqua Adventure is Singapore’s first integrated all-weather water adventure centre located at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir that spans 3 storeys high and it recently opens - just in time for the school holidays!
Gear up for a day of exhilarating fun at Aqua Adventure where families can expect a mix of dry and wet activities but every single one is filled with excitement and fun! This includes Singapore longest indoor waterslide, a laze pool and more!
