Kids are a bundle of energy and need to be kept active for them to be happy. While they are busy during the week going to school, playing sports and doing their homework, they tend to get a little restless and restive on weekends. That is why it is a great idea to have fun weekend activities with kids. This is something that is well known to Singapore international schools.
Fun Things to Do This Weekend with Kids This Weekend-
5 Things to Do on a Saturday
1. Bat Craft Activity- Children can get an experience of hands-on bat craft activity where they can learn to create their own night light to put beside their bed at home. The date is Saturday between 6 and 9:30 pm at the Lobby, L1. Asian Civilisations Museum. 1 Empress Place. What’s more the activity is free and requires no Registration.
2. Attend the Kids Festival Pearl’s Hill Terrace 195- Children aged 2 till the ones in their tweens can participate in fun activities including craft, music and fun and workshops. They can try their hand at violin and cello trials plus a free concert.
3. Make them watch Singapore’s MX practice beach race- You can take your kids to the Singapore MX Beach Practice Beach Race on a Saturday.
4. Take them for a 45 minute interactive theater performance titled Shipwrecked: A Voyage Through Time at the Asian Civilisation Museum on a Saturday.
5. You can take your kids to the all new Dino-Quest exhibition at Suntec and let them have fun at animatronic dinosaurs, interactive dinosaur exhibits and lots of other activities.
5 Things to Do on Sunday
1. Movies at SAFRA Tampines Theatrette- You can take your kids to SAFRA Tampines Theatrette to catch two popular movies on 26th June. Entry is free and you don’t have to register.
2. Have fun with snow at Peanuts Snow Hangout, Changi Airport Terminal 3- Have a fun winter time with your kids on June 26th. Go get your snow jackets and boots out.
3. Enroll your toddler for the VOS Toddlers Programme- Conducted at Adelphi, this programme helps strengthen parent-child bond with the help of play and music.
4. Take them to the National Museum of Singapore- The National Museum of Singapore is a great place for the little ones to know all about the early settlers of the island nation.
5. Take them for family fun to My Little Pony Fun Race- My Like Pony Fun Race at Suntec City is a great place for them to play virtual games at designated checkpoints.
Places To Go On Weekends in Singapore: Weekend Activity Ideas
1. Night Safari
The Night Safari in Singapore is something that everyone should try on a weekend. Over there the kids can see a range of animals and get to take in the sounds of frogs, crickets, cats and other nocturnal animals.
2. Skyline Luge Sentosa
Let the kids ride the Skyline Luge Sentosa down 4 purpose built tracks and have the fun of their lives.
3. Watching Synchronized Lights at Gardens by the Bay
Comprising three gardens that one can stroll along to watch the synchronized light show accompanied by an intriguing soundtrack. Take your children there for the time of your life.
Things to Do This Long Weekend
Youth Day, 3 July 2022 (following Monday, 4 Jul, will be a school holiday) (Long Weekend: 2-4 July)
There are many things that one can do on Youth Day, 3 July, 2022. As 3rd July is a Sunday and 4 July a school holiday the kids can really let their hair down. They can have sleepovers at their friends and cousins places or go visit the Night Safari. Mini golfing at Holy Moley or a visit to Cosmic Bowling at K Bowling would be a good idea too. They could also try out the obstacle course at NERF Action Xperience.
Teacher’s Day, 2 September 2022 (Long Weekend: 2-4 Sept)
Apart from sending across greetings to all their favorite teachers, the young students can have a blast over the long weekend going out to play with their friends or have extended family outings with their families. Among the things that one can do is visit the Arts Science Museum or the fantastic Gardens by the Bay. One could visit We are the Furballs and cuddle with cute puppies.
Children’s Day, 7 October 2022 (Long Weekend: 7-9 Oct)
Now this is one weekend that truly belongs to the littles ones. This is true of international schools as well all IGCSE schools in the island nation. The kids can be taken to the movies, experiencing winter at Snow City or experience underwater life at the glorious SEA aquarium. They can also go visiting cousins and grandparents to get to know their family.
Deepavali, 24 October 2022 (Long Weekend: 22-24 Oct)
This is that time of the year when children can gorge on sweets, wear new clothes and have a great time with one’s family. They can help in creating colourful rangolis out of flower petals, rice and flour at the threshold of the home. That apart, the families can together participate in art installations, treasure hunts and fiestas.
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Conclusion
Any child growing up in Singapore knows that there is a world of fun activities that they can participate in the island nation. From night safaris to enchanting bay gardens to wonderous snowy winter landscape and a game of mini golf, there is no place like Singapore in the world to educate, regale and entertain children. In fact, there would be scarcely any other place in the world that is as much fun as Singapore is.
As much as Singapore is known for the strictness with which it raises children, it does provide them with the means to let their hair down as well. Being a first world country it has a range of world class amenities and facilities to enable both the children and adults alike.
Team GIIS
Team GIIS is a group of enthusiastic writers who bring the vibrant world of GIIS in Singapore to life through engaging blog posts. Dedicated to highlighting the school’s teaching methodology, innovative learning environment, and diverse curriculum options like IB, Cambridge and CBSE, they aim to connect with parents, educators and students, sharing insights and stories that inspire and inform the school community.
