February and Chinese New Year are upon us! Here at Weekend Kids, we've compiled a whopping TWENTY TWO activities that you can bring the kids out for this month! Sit tight, buckle up and have a roarsome month ahead!
Activities by NPARKS
Explore Chek Jawa, a hidden gem located at the eastern end of Pulau Ubin that is home to an abundance of biodiversity. Tread through the coastal mangrove habitat with family and friends on a curated nature trail passing by the mangrove boardwalk and Jejawi Tower. By the end of the trail, you will get to participate in an air clay sculpting workshop, crafting your memories of the trail into painted clay sculptures!
Location: Pulau Ubin Changi Point Ferry Terminal
Date: 12 Feb 22
Time: 8am -1pm
Price: $80/pax
Join us on a walk to rediscover Pulau Ubin’s kampung heritage and journey through the island’s cultural, economic and natural history. On this 2.5 km walk, you will discover important historical landmarks, wildlife habitats and restored buildings that have defined life on the island.
Location: Pulau Ubin Assembly Area (Meeting Point 1) Date: 19 Feb 22 Time: 930am - 1130am Price: $60 per group of 5 pax
NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra® is coming back! Themed "Back to the Future", this show will take you on a musical journey through past and present hits with 3 of your favourite Rockestra® bands, Jive Talkin' Singapore, Shagies and SuperSonic! And of course, no Rockestra® will be complete without the inimitable Justin Misson, who will return as your host for the night.
Location: Fort Canning Park, Fort Canning Green Date: 19 Feb 22 Time: 7pm - 930pm Price: FREE
In February's Bazaar in the Garden, join us as we enjoy fun and exciting programmes!
Kick-start your day with us through the fun filled series of children's programmes to learn more about the biodiversity in Jurong Lake Gardens!
Following this, spend your afternoons with us learning from our speakers on growing edibles in your own high-rise apartments and creating floral displays using kitchenware and edibles!
Join us from the comforts of your home and we hope to see you online!
Location: VARIOUS
Date: 26 Feb 22 Time: 8am - 5pm Price: Varied - check for more information
Attack on Titan, the best-selling dark fantasy manga and anime series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama takes place in a world where the last humans are hiding behind walls to fight against mindless gigantic humanoids. Attack on Titan: The Exhibition introduces visitors to the rich characters, themes and intricate worldbuilding of this global cultural phenomenon.
Location: Art Science Museum
Date: 19 Feb - 3 Jul 22
Time: 10am - 7pm Price: Adult $18, Child $14
Activities by Gardens By The Bay
Experience the festivities at one of Singapore's largest Chinese New Year festival at Gardens by the Bay from 30 Jan to 6 Feb 2022!
Admire lanterns, enjoy amusement rides, watch festive shows and participate in the fortune dance challenge - al these and more at River Hong Bao!
Location: Gardens By The Bay
Date: 30 Jan - 6 Feb 22
Time: Various
Price: Check Site for more information
Usher in the Year of the Tiger and welcome the arrival of spring at Dahlia Dreams! Kickstart the festivities as you stroll along a backdrop of prosperity bags and red lanterns which symbolise good fortune and happiness.
Location: Flower Dome
Date: 14 Jan 2022 - 20 Feb 2022 Time: 9am- 9pm Price: Admission Charge to Flower Dome
Follow Kiztopia Friends into the gardens and watch them transform Bayfront Pavilion into an amazing Wonder Garden that is set to dazzle and capture the hearts of all! With 8 unique play concepts occupying 8,600 sq ft of space, little ones can look forward to conquering garden-themed bouncy castles, capturing IG-worthy shots, bringing home limited-edition souvenirs, and even enjoying yummy bites by Kith Café!
Location: Bayfront Pavillion, Nearest parking - Bayfront Plaza Carpark
Date: Now till 3 July 2022 Time: 10am- 745pm Price: $18, friends of the Gardens members enjoy 10% off
If you didn’t know, Otah and friends is back with a brand new adventure! Follow the adventures of Otah the otter as he introduces new friends, locations and missions across our volumes. Look forward to imaginative storytelling, elaborate multi-room set design and original gameplay for the entire family!
Location: Cannonball Room (Beside Supertree Food Hall)
Dates: Till 30 June 2022
Time: Weekdays except Tuesdays: 2.00pm - 8.00pm Weekends, Public Holidays & School Holidays: 10.00am - 8.00pm, Closed on Tuesdays
Price: $24/pax, min 2 pax
More information available here
Have a fun, fizzy time and get creative in this 1.5-hour bath bomb making workshop.
Started amidst the pandemic, the founders of homegrown brand Bubbles n Scrubs (a mum & dad duo!) had wanted to find alternative bath and body solutions for their little one who has sensitive skin. Their creations are crafted with gentle, natural ingredients using pure essential oils. Children under 7 years old are welcome to join, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Floral Fantasy Gift Shop
Date: 26 February 2022 Time: 10am- 1130am Price: $40, friends of the Gardens members enjoy 10% off
Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration is a tribute to Mickey Mouse, the icon that has delighted the hearts of everyone across the decades. Originally from the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration makes its way to Asia for the first time ever – just for you.
Step inside seven different imaginatively themed experiences inspired by the one and only, Mickey Mouse. Whether you’re cosying up in the "Mickey and Minnie’s Love” room or getting lost in an infinity of Mickey ear hats in the "Forever Mickey” room, every moment at Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration is one worth capturing.
Location: Suntec Convention and Exhibition Level 3
Dates: 19 November – 20 March 2022
Time: 11am – 9pm
Price: $25 (Adult), $20 (Child 3-12yr)
Fungus Humongous features a magical forest where everything, from fallen branches to all kinds of fungi, has been scaled up to huge proportions. This arts space commissioned by The Artground takes families into the magical forest to imagine what it could be like. We’ve prepared a fun-filled activity book featuring the mushroom in Fungus Humongous. Click here to download!
Location: The Artground at Goodman
Dates: 15 September – 8 May 2022
Time: Weekdays (Wed – Fri)Session 1: 0930 – 1130, Session 2: 1430 – 1630
Weekends (Sat & Sun) Session 1: 0915 – 1030, Session 2: 1045 – 1200, Session 3: 1345 – 1500, Session 4: 1545 – 1700
Price: $15-$18
Activities by Sentosa
Have an action-packed festive celebration at Universal Studios Singapore! Strike an awesome pose with Master Tigress from DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda, and take tons of shareable photos in our festive meet-and-greets with the stars. There’s also the thrills of our amazing rides, beautiful wishing trees, plus other fun festivities you won’t want to miss. So what are you waiting for?
Location: Universal Studios Singapore
Dates: 13 January - 13 February
Time: 12pm – 7pm, Daily
Price: Various
This Lunar New Year, bring your loved ones to a heartwarming cooking session at Starbot Café in Universal Studios Singapore, led by instructor Samantha Mantou. Learn how to make this festive delicacy from scratch and mould them into auspicious and adorable designs. Remember to share your Insta-worthy shots!
Location: Starbot Cafe, Universal Studios Singapore
Dates: 1-6 February, 10-13 February
Time: 1230pm-145pm
Price: Package from $208, with retail and F&B Vouchers
Delve into new depths of good fortune and surround yourself with abundance from 100,000 marine fish.
You’ll also get to meet some of the most auspicious stars among them, from the giant Sand Tiger Shark that seizes every opportunity to the tiny Weedy Sea Dragon whose vibrant colours scream of prosperity. Say hi to them and discover their symbolism to celebrate the year ahead.
If you’re looking for some festive photos to share, then meet and greet our adorable manta mascots in their festive best, and stop by to admire our auspicious mural. You can even join a special Chunlian workshop and learn to write festive couplets so you can bring home the good fortune with you!
Location: SEA Aquarium
Dates: 15 Jan 2022 - 15 Feb 2022
Time: 10am - 5pm (Saturday to Tuesday)
Price: from $38
It’s boogie time as the lovable Eevee make their way to the sunny shores of Sentosa. Catch 9 adorable Eevee spin, hop and shake their way to a fun and unforgettable evening.
Then get ready to be dazzled by the Eevee Dance Parade With Evolution Poncho, for a once-in-a-lifetime dance extravaganza.
Pokémon trainers, unite! Join the exciting Eevee Adventure Mission, a digital on-island game where you complete missions for the chance to win Eevee plushies and more!
Location: Islandwide on Sentosa
Dates: 29 January 2022 - 20 February 2022
Time: 12pm-8pm (Monday - Friday), 12pm-9pm (Saturday - Sunday)
Price: Spend a minimum of $15 in a single receipt for 1 admission ticket
The T-Rex has awakened from its slumber. The velociraptor stops in its tracks. Are you ready for a WILD time in Mandai? Discover Asia’s First Brickosaurs World at the Singapore Zoo and River Wonders.
Location: Singapore Zoo and River Wonders
Dates: 13 November 2021 – 3 May 2022
Time: 830am – 6pm (Zoo), 10am – 7pm (River Wonders)
Price: $39.60 (Adult), $27.90 (Child) 10% off with WildPass available
If you haven’t heard of Museum Of Ice Cream, you should definitely check it out! What can you expect inside its outlandishly pink building covering 60,000 sq ft? You’ve got a cafe, bar, retail store and 14 unique interactive installations, such as the Marble Run, California Dreamin and Scream’s Diner areas – and of course, the Sprinkle Pool, the biggest one the museum’s created. Experience our Singapore-inspired “Dragon Playground”, a pink and yellow Banana Jungle, and the largest MOIC Sprinkle Pool ever created!
Your sweetest dreams will be brought to life, and you’ll create lasting memories over the magic of ice cream - Anything is Possible at MOIC!
Children two years old and below enjoy free entry!
Location: 100 Loewen Road
Dates: Permanent
Time: 10am – 1030pm
Price: $42 per person
19. Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2022
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall with Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2022! Look forward to an exciting line-up of family-friendly workshops, tours and activities at the Wan Qing Festival of Spring!
Location: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, 12 Tai Gin Rd, Singapore 327874
Date: 11 Jan - 13 Feb 2022
Time: 10am - 7pm
Price: Free (unless otherwise stated)
Activities by National Library
Join in this stories and crafts session related to Toa Payoh’s heritage and complete a special craft.
Location: Toa Payoh Public Library Programme Zone Level 3
Date: 12 February 2022
Time: 11am-1130am
Price: Free
Come program Bee-Bot to go on an adventure around Singapore! Visit sites such as Esplanade and the Merlion, all while learning computational thinking! Participants will have a chance to experience Bee-Bot, the programmable robot in this workshop. Parents and children will learn the basics of programming the robot and complete challenges with Bee-Bot!
Location: Geylang East Public Library, Merpati Hall
Date: 19 February 2022
Time: 11am-12pm
Price: Free
Join the storytellers as they share fairytales from around the world! A fun craft session awaits!
This programme is suitable for participants aged 4 to 8. Admission is free and registration is required.
Location: Bedok Public Library Programme Room Level 3
Date: 24 February 2022
Time: 3-4pm
Price: Free
BONUS!
Join us in this special storytelling and craft session where you will learn about feathered friends in Singapore! This programme is intended for children 4-6 years old. Registration is required for this programme.
Location: Central Public Library 100 Victoria Street #B1-01
Date: 29 January 2022
Time: 11am-12pm
Price: Free
Prefer to stay at home instead? We've got you covered!
If you prefer to have your kids stay at home, how about something more useful to spend your time during the school holidays?
In our Brooklyn Sensory Play Kit, we are all about exploring the amazing safari out there! We can't go to South Africa now so here's the next best thing to spark their imagination!
Or if you're not a fan of play kits, how about a Bead Chain Play Kit! Create necklaces, mask chains, bracelets and even handphone chains from our selection of take home bead play kit sets!
Indulge in hours of fun with the children as you come up with designs that are uniquely theirs to keep!
We hope you found some inspiration on where to spend your Chinese New Year this February! We trust that it will be action packed and you'll be ready to enjoy some family fun!https://weekendkids.sg/collections/sensory-play-kit/products/mask-chain-play-kit
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