7 Fun Family Events To Celebrate Children’s Day At
The adults don’t have to be away for the kids to come out and play
By Pamela Chow for Weekender Singapore
What do you have planned for the family for Children’s Day on 7 Oct? If you’re still scratching your head for ideas, here are some fun events happening in town.
Photo: Families for Life
Free! Heart-A-Bear Heartival Family Carnival
When: 1-2 Oct, from 8am
Bring the whole family for a fun time at the Heart-A-Bear Heartival Family Carnival, where you can participate in adventurous activities such as a morning Zumba session, breakfast picnic by the Bay, an inflatable obstacle course, an outdoor movie screening and carnival games.
Gardens by the Bay East, 11 Rhu Cross.
Photo: Archifest
Free! ArKIDtecture Children Workshop
When: 7 & 8 Oct, various timings
“ArKIDecture X Exhale” is a session that where parents and children can create their orchestra instruments inspired by our environment. This workshop is open to children aged six to 12 years old. Registration is required at archifest.sg/2016.
Archifest Pavilion, Raffles Place Park.
Also read: 8 Events That Prove ArchiFest 2016 Will Be Kicka**
Photo: Esplanade
Free! Octoburst – A Children’s Festival
When: 7-9 Oct, 8.30am – 10pm
From delightful performances to hands-on workshops, Octoburst! is the perfect festival to encourage play and family fun while immersing in a world of terrific tales and creative endeavours.
Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive.
Photos: Families for Life / Facebook
Free! Families for Life Picnic
When: 8 Oct, 5pm-9.30pm
Celebrate Children’s Day at this giant outdoor picnic and carnival. Families can look forward to fun activities for the young and old, music performances and a movie under the stars.
The Lawn @ Marina Bay, 8A Marina Boulevard.
Photo: Base Entertainment Asia
Wicked the Musical
When: Until 16 Oct, various timings
Broadway and West End musical phenomenon, “Wicked”, is back in Singapore. Follow the unlikely but profound friendship between Glinda the Good and the misunderstood Wicked Witch of the West from L Frank Baum’s beloved tale, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”.
Mastercard Theatres, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands.
Also read: Why This Run Of “Wicked” Is A Must-Watch
Photo: Singapore Philatelic Museum
Shaking It With Shakespeare Exhibition
When: Until 12 Jan, 10am-7pm
In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, this exhibition showcases Shakespeare-themed stamps from around the world, with a line-up of exciting programmes. Free admission for Singaporean Citizens and Permanent Residents.
Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman Street.
Photo: Sistic
Charlotte’s Web
When: 28 Oct – 11 Dec, various timings
Get entangled in the enchanting story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. Experience this timeless story about friendship with the entire family.
KC Arts Centre – Home of SRT, 20 Merbau Road.
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