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30 FUN ACTIVITIES FOR DECEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

1. Wild about Twilight at Night Safari

Venture into the wild with Berani, our rescued Sunda Pangolin, to discover hidden Augmented Reality (AR) animals and learn how you can play your part in their fight against extinction! For the gutsy explorer, join us on our Virtual Reality (VR) journey to search for some of the world’s most unique creatures of the night.

From 25 Oct till 17 Nov, enjoy 40% off* Night Safari admission with every 2 paying adults or children.

So, make a date and come get Wild about Twilight!

Meet and Greet Pangolin mascot:

NIGHT SAFARI ENTRANCEEVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM 19 NOV – 31 DEC 20217.15PM & 8.45PM (20MINS PER SESSION)


Location: Night Safari

Dates: 28 October – 31 December 2021

Time: 630pm – 12am

Price: From $47.70 (adult), $32.40 (child)


Find out more information here


2. Abrakadoodle – ARTosaurus! Online STEAM camp

Experience a uniquely fun approach to STEAM learning. Take a virtual dive into the fascinating & wild world of dinosaurs and other reptiles with our Artosaurus STEAM Camp! Learn about prehistoric animals, make dinosaur eggs, create fossils and habitats.

In this exciting online art camp, we blend the fun of art with the intrigue of science, where children get to experiment with a variety of art techniques while they learn about science, technology, engineering and math concepts that are used to study extinct animals.

They play games, interact with other children online, and have a ferociously fun, educational and creative time!


Location: Online

Dates: 17 to 19 Nov, 24 to 26 Nov

Time: 10am – 12pm

Price: $230



3. Fort Siloso Free Day Tours

Built in the late 19th century as an important installation for protecting our coastline, Fort Siloso is now home to a wealth of WWII memorabilia, including the largest collection of coastal guns in Singapore. Come and explore the fortified military structures and tunnels with our passionate guides, as they journey with you back in time with stories of yesteryears. Conclude your tour at the newly revamped Surrender Chambers, where you will be guided through six interactive zones, from the Japanese invasion till their eventual surrender at the end of WWII.

Sessions are capped at 10 pax. Registration opens every 1st Friday of the month, at 12pm. Limited slots available.


Location: Siloso Point

Dates: 5 November – 31 December 2021, every 2nd and 3rd Saturday of the month

Time: 3pm – 430pm

Price: FREE



4. Fantastic Creatures at ACM

Join us this Children’s Season, as we embark on a quest to discover fantastic creatures and amazing animals in Asian art. Through immersive storytelling, child-friendly workshops, and engaging craft activities, children can explore a world where creatures real and mythical roam to uncover a trove of Asian treasures. Our school holiday programme line-up consists of both online and self-guided activities. So whether you’re at the museum or at home, get ready to put on your explorer’s hat and seek out these fantastic creatures with us!


Location: Asian Civilisations Museum

Dates: 20 November – 31 December 2021

Time: 10am – 7pm daily, 10am – 9pm Fridays

Price: $8 (Adult), FREE (Child)



5. Fungus Humongous at Artground


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



6. Popup Coco Melon Café

CLOVE, the all-day dining destination at Swissôtel The Stamford, is set to transform into a CoComelon world from 15 Nov 2021, where children can immerse themselves in a fully interactive dining experience alongside their parents.

The CoComelon Cafe will be open from 15 Nov 2021 at CLOVE located at 2 Stamford Road Swissôtel The Stamford, Level 2, Singapore 178882. No reservations are required, walk-ins are welcome.


Location: CLOVE 2 Stamford Road Swissôtel The Stamford, Level 2, Singapore 178882.

Dates: From 15 November onwards

Time: 11am – 10pm



7. PopUp Disney!

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)



8. Jumping Clay at Sentosa

Jumping Clay is made of non-toxic, harmless water-soluble filler. It is light weight, soft to touch and easy to work with for any age group. Our workshops are led by trained instructors who will teach you how to mould basic shapes, mix coloured clay and ultimately create your own figurines.

What's more! Enjoy additional event perks when you participate in this program. Check out the list of perks below.


Location: Palawan Kidz City

Dates: 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 24 Jan (every alternate Monday)

Time: 5pm - 6.30pm (Please arrive at 4.45pm)

Price: $15 per pax (limited to 30 pax per session)



9. That's Gross Science Show

Ever found yourself going "eeee" at poop and pee stains on the toilet seat, or exclaiming "ewww" at the sight of mucus dripping down a nose?

Learn about the many unpleasant yet very important substances excreted by our bodies at That's Gross Science Show! You're guaranteed to leave the show yelling "that's gross!".


Location: Maxwell Auditorium, Science Centre

Dates: Weekends and Public Holidays

Time: 11am and 3pm

Price: $5 (excluding Science Centre Entrance fee)



10. Poinsettia Wishes at Gardens by The Bay

Start the year-end holidays on a whimsical note with a visit to this year’s Poinsettia Wishes at Gardens by the Bay. The well-loved seasonal floral display is inspired by traditional confectionery from the Nordic countries, with a eight-metre-tall cupcake ferris wheel as one of the highlights. Look out for other larger-than-life delightful “treats”, such as a candied apple Christmas carriage, candy canes and adorable gingerbread decorations in the shape of animals found in the Nordic region. Complementing the experience is a stream of “snow”, dazzling Luminarie installations and festive plants such as poinsettias, cyclamens, skimmias, violas, helleborus and real Christmas trees.


Location: Flower Dome, Gardens By The Bay

Dates: 26 November – 3 January 2022

Time: 9am – 9pm

Price: $20 (Adult), $12 (Child)



11. vOilah! France

vOilah! France Singapore Festival returns from 3 November to 10 December 2021. Presented by the Embassy of France in Singapore, this year’s festival is a “Feel Good” edition and will highlight the excellence, diversity and innovation that characterize France and Singapore’s bilateral partnership, while also celebrating the spirit of joy and hope. 50 programmes celebrate the collaborations between our two countries – with a focus on culture, education, science and lifestyle – and support, more than ever, the local cultural scene.


With a renewed commitment to sustainability, vOilah! 2021 aims to be the first zero-net festival in Singapore by offsetting carbon emissions and will present several engaging programmes addressing this critical issue.

Visit the Footprint photography exhibition showcasing successful green intiatives by citizens all over the world in their fight against climate change, or join us for a unique trip, all in music with live sound effects and good humour in the heart of the crazy universe of Oggy and the Cockroaches!


Location: Various

Dates: 3 November – 10 December 2021

Time: Various



Join us to learn some basic pet care tips during this interactive sharing on how to be a responsible pet owner. You will learn about the behaviour and needs of a pet during each session, as well as whether you should consider the option of adoption when deciding to get one. Participants will also have the chance to meet our furry and friendly pet ambassadors virtually!


Location: Zoom

Dates: 25 November 2021

Time: 10am-1030pm

Price: Free



13. Otah and Friends

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 3rd January 2022

Time: Weekdays except Tuesdays: 1.00pm - 7.00pm Weekends, Public Holidays & School Holidays: 10.00am - 7.00pm, Closed on Tuesdays

Price: $25/pax



14. Bazaar In The Garden @ Jurong Lake Gardens

Jurong Lake Garden’s signature event is back for the month of November!

Kick-start your day with us through the fun filled series of children's programmes to learn more about squirrels, guinea pigs and otters!

Following this, spend your afternoons with us learning from our speakers on growing edibles in your own high-rise apartments!

Join us from the comforts of your home and we hope to see you online!


Location: Online

Dates: 27 November 2021

Time: 9am – 4pm

Price: FREE



15. NParks Storytelling

Discover whole host of activities to be amongst nature with NParks! Featuring a variety of activities to fill your December holidays, bring the kids out (or stay in with online activities) for a fun time with the whole family!




Trees of the World 2021, a collaboration with the community to bring festive joy and cheer to all, while raising funds for the Singapore Botanic Gardens, will be back from 4 Dec 2021 to 2 Jan 2022! The trees on display at the Gardens will be decorated by donors and beneficiaries. These trees will be located between the Nassim and Tanglin Gates, as well as within the Bukit Timah core, specially adorned with festive lights that will be lit from 7pm to 12 midnight daily. After the light up, the trees will be planted in nature reserves, parks and gardens across Singapore in support of our OneMillionTrees movement. Through the Garden City Fund, NParks’ registered charity, we work closely with the community on projects like Trees of the World that support our rich natural heritage and grow in Singapore’s City in Nature vision. Over the years, the community has been essential in continuing the legacy of the Gardens. 100% of the contributions raised from Trees of the World support our research, conservation, education and outreach work. Find out more about our Garden City Fund and how you can contribute to the Trees of the World here: http://go.gov.sg/totw2021


Location: Singapore Botanic Gadens Bandstand

Dates: 4 December 2021 – 2 January 2022

Time: 5am – 12mn

Price: Free


Join us for a tour to discover and learn about Chek Jawa's six ecosystems and the diverse array of animals that inhabits these unique habitats.


Guided tours are conducted on days when tides recedes to 0.5 metres and below for at least two hours when the intertidal flats are revealed. Journey through the Chek Jawa visitors centre, 1.1km long boardwalk, Jejawi viewing tower and sandbar with experienced guides on these special days.

Location: Pulau Ubin Open Lawn

Dates: 4 & 5 December 2021

Time: 4pm-6pm

Price: $60 per group of 5



18. Hidden Treasure at Pulau Ubin

Attention please!!! Recruiting Treasure Hunters! Treasures are being found all around Ubin island, we are recruiting treasure hunters to join us to discover and uncover the hidden treasure. We will be cycling around the island to seek out the Hidden Treasure.


Location: Pulau Ubin Jetty

Dates: 11 December 2021

Time: 230pm-530pm

Price: $35 per pax



Did you know that Singapore is home to one of the largest deer species in the world, the Sambar deer (Rusa unicolor) Find out more about our native deers during this festive season. Participants will also learn to make their own reindeer bean sock that can be used as a Christmas gift to their loved ones!


Location: Zoom

Dates: 15 December 2021

Time: 10am-1030pm

Price: Free



20. National Library Activities

BABY SONG AND RHYMES

Songs and rhymes play an important role in stimulating your baby's langauge development. In this virtual session, you will be introduced to simple songs, action rhymes and finger plays that you can use to interact and bond with your baby at home.

This programme is intended for parents with babies up to 12 months.


Location: Online

Dates:

17 Nov 230-3pm,

20 Nov 11am -1120am,

23 Nov 4-420pm,

25 Nov 130-2pm,

27 Nov 11-1120am,

1 Dec 230-3pm,

Price: FREE


SUPER STORYTASTIC FOR 7-10YO

Join our storytellers as they bring you into a world of fascinating stories and tales. Fun and excitement await you!


Queenstown Public Library Level 1 Programme Zone, 17 November 730-8pm

Ang Mo Kio Public Library Programme Zone, 3 December 730-8pm

Queenstown Public Library Level 1 Programme Zone, 8 December 730-8pm

Ang Mo Kio Public Library Programme Zone, 17 December 730-8pm

Jurong Regional Library Programme Zone, 19 December 1230-1pm

Queenstown Public Library Level 1 Programme Zone, 22 December 730-8pm


STORYTIME FOR 4-6 YEARS OLD

Join us for a session of storytelling where we will share some interesting and fun tales with children aged 4-6 years old!


Bishan Public Library Level 2 Programme Zone, 2 December 330-4pm

Queenstown Public Library Level 1 Programme Zone, 4 December 1030 – 11am

Woodlands Regional Library Programme Zone, 4 December 3-330pm

Toa Payoh Public Library Programme Zone 11 December 11-1130am

Jurong Regional Library Programme Zone, 11 December 1230-1pm

Tampines Regional Library Programme Zone 14 December 4-430pm

Queenstown Public Library Level 1 Programme Zone, 18 December 1030 – 11am

Woodlands Regional Library Programme Zone, 18 December 3-330pm

Ang Mo Kio Public Library Programme Zone, 22 December 3-330pm


GET CREATIVE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

Want to learn more about climate change and how we can care for our environment in fun, creative ways? Water Wally & Sally have partnered up with our friends at the National Library Board and The Art People to show you how we can do just that! During this 1-hour online session, we will share some book recommendations, and do some art and craft with recycled materials.

This online programme is recommended for children aged 8-12 years old.


Location: Online

Dates: 11 December 2021

Time: 130pm – 230pm

Price: FREE



21. A Universal Christmas

It’s the jolliest time of the year and we’ve got wonderful experiences waiting for you! Come follow the Universal Rockin’ Railway and treat your eyes to our blockbuster-inspired Christmas trees. For star-studded selfies, be among Singapore’s first to meet Otto from Illumination’s Minions 2: The Rise of Gru, which is debuting in cinemas worldwide in 2022 – he will be up to merry mischief! You can also visit your favourite stars like Guy Diamond, Poppy and Branch from DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls, plus your furry friends from Sesame Street, who will all be dressed for Christmas. If you’re in the mood for gifts, stand a chance to win lucky-draw prizes in A Universal Christmas Giveaway! Oh, and don’t forget to let loose on the thrilling rides to make it a Holiday season to remember.

Location: Universal Studios Singapore

Dates: 25 November 2021 – 2 January 2022

Time: 12pm – 7pm, Thursday - Sunday

Price: Various



22. GREEN Christmas by City Sprouts

We’re celebrating a Green Christmas on Saturday, 11 December 2021 and Santa will be making an appearance! 🎅 More details very soon, but the only thing you need to know right now is Early Bird Tickets will go on sale from Monday, 15 Nov for one week, while supplies last. Ho Ho Ho... See you at Sprout Hub!


Location: City Sprouts

Dates: 11 December 2021

Time: TBA

Price: TBA



23. Clean Beauty on Sentosa

Play is our favourite way of learning! Be a child all over again and have some bubbly goodness through this workshop where you’ll learn how to make your very own playdoh body shampoo. Led by trained instructors, you’ll be taught step-by-step on creating the playdoh body shampoo from natural ingredients. This fun soft playdoh is great for older children who are more independent. Note: Older children can be as old as above 50 years old!

What's more! Enjoy additional event perks when you participate in this program. Check out the list of perks below.


This activity is suitable for aged 5 years old and above.


Location: Palawan Kidz City

Dates: December 2, 16, 30, Jan 13, 27

Time: 430pm – 6pm

Price: $20/pax



24. Mindfulness Holiday Camps by Mindful Space

Our Signature Holiday Camp is back!

Mindfulness Holiday Camp (Grit & Resilience)

Theme: Mindfulness Practice on "Being Out of Our Comfort Zone"

Our camp consists of SEVEN fun activities to learn values and build character.

  1. Mindfulness practice

  2. Mindful Eating and Make Our Own Lunch

  3. Aerial Yoga

  4. Kids Yoga

  5. Mindful Scrapbook & Journaling

  6. Left and Right Brain Integration with Badminton

  7. Botanical Art and Craft with Nature

Location: 10 Winstedt Rd, Singapore, 227977Singapore

Dates: 6-8 Dec, 13-15 Dec, 20-22 Dec, 3-5 Jan

Time: 9am-130pm (Half day), 9am-4pm (Full day)

Price: $270 per person, $250 for two signups



25. Bilingual Holiday Camp by Mindful Space Creating a space for kids to explore in nature, join our mindful garden walk with the butterflies and birds.

Fun play with kids yoga while we practice skills to focus, observe and listen.

Indulge in Chinese Storytelling, Art & Craft to express themselves and their curiosity.

Mindful Walk at the garden

Kids Yoga

Chinese Storytelling, Art and Craft


Location: 10 Winstedt Rd, Singapore, 227977Singapore

Dates: 9-10 December 2021

Time: 9am-12pm

Price: $270 per person, $250 for two signups


Find out more information here


26. PINKMAS at Museum of Ice Cream

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



27. Once Upon a Time on the Orient Express

Head over to the West Lawn for Once Upon A Time on the Orient Express! It offers visitors a chance to embark on a fascinating journey through the history of the Orient Express, reliving the experience of travellers who boarded the train more than 100 years ago. This exhibition has been extended till 5th January hooray!


Location: Gardens By The Bay West Lawn

Dates: Till 5th January

Time: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday (10.00am – 9.00pm), Wednesdayand Thursday (10.00am - 7.00pm), Saturday (10.00am – 10.00pm)

Price: $25/pax


Find out more information here


28. Gallery Children’s Biennele

Gallery Children’s Biennale kicks of its first-ever hybrid edition online!

Empower your child with a renewed sense of empathy and confidence through the imaginative power of art and play across nine digital artworks and discover Why Art Matters.


Location: National Gallery / Online

Dates: Now – 31 Dec 2021

Time: 10am – 7pm

Price: Free


Find out more information here


29. Brickosaurus World by Lego X Singapore Zoo

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.

Valid for same day admission only. Applicable for SingapoRediscovers Vouchers redemption.


Location: Singapore Zoo and River Wonders

Dates: 13 November 2021 – 3 January 2022

Time: 830am – 6pm (Zoo), 10am – 7pm (River Wonders)

Price: Varies. 40% off admission combo applies



30. Haw Par Villa: New Hell’s Museum and Restaurant

Hell’s Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring how death and the afterlife are viewed and interpreted across religions, cultures, and the ages. The immersive exhibition features specially commissioned videos that shed light on rituals and ceremonies for the dead, amongst other topics.

Specially curated displays provide comparative insights that will give visitors a better understanding of the commonalities across the world’s major belief systems – and how different communities around the world, as well as in Singapore, draw meaning from death and dying.

Stretched over 3,800 sqm, Hell’s Museum also provides a deeper understanding of Haw Par Villa’s infamous 10 Courts of Hell. Discover how concepts behind the graphic representations of sins and punishments in the afterlife evolved as ancient civilisations shared their cultures across time and space. Visit us for an eye-opening experience and have a hell of a time!


Location: Haw Par Villa

Dates: Permanent

Time: 9am – 10pm (Park’s hours), 930am – 630pm (Hell’s Museum)

Price: $18 (Adult), $10 (Child)



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 Christmas Winter Play Kit, we are all about christmas fun during this beloved occasion! Bears, fake snow, Christmas trees, you name it, we have it! We are bringing you the full works this Christmas for the most wonderful time of the year!



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 Halloween for the next two weeks! We trust that it will be action packed and you'll be ready to enjoy some spooky fun!


For more information or enquiries, do contact us at hello@weekendkids.sg !


This post is not sponsored by any party. Weekend Kids will not be liable for any misrepresentation or change in event dates or activities.





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