We can’t help wanting to give our kiddlywinks the best birthday bash possible, even if they probably won’t remember it when they’re older. But choosing new venues that will suit boys, girls and parents can be tricky! But don’t worry, to make planning the most awesome party easy peasy lemon squeezy (sorry, all of these kids-based activities have made us a little childish), we’ve found lots of great, different venues on the island and listed all the details below.
Abrakadoodle
Ages: 3 years and up
Cost: The Popular Celebration party is $560 for up to 10 people (My Gym and Abrakadoodle members enjoy a $50 discount), while a Theme Party is $40 to $45 per child (member/nonmember); siblings who are members enjoy a 50 percent discount
Location: Abrakadoodle Bukit Timah (#01-09/10 Serene Centre), Jurong (#01-27 Lakepoint Condominium) and Hougang (#01-40 The Midtown); mobile parties are available
Booking details: abrakadoodle.com.sg
Testimonial: “Great coordination and recommendation for the artwork. Thank you for your help in making Chloe’s art birthday party a success!” – MARIANN
Get crafty at the parties held at Abrakadoodle. Under the Popular Celebration party package, kids can look forward to two hours of games and an interactive art session, from canvas painting to moulding clay. Little ones will have a blast unleashing their creativity and, best of all, they’ll get to bring class vouchers and their masterpiece home – the best party favour there is! The party will end with a cake-cutting ceremony and some time for mingling. For the Theme Party packages, kids will also enjoy games and an art session based on the chosen theme. Parents can bring their own cake and finger food. Both party packages cater for 10 kids and include Abrakadoodle invitation cards, a special gift for the birthday child, basic decorations, setup and clean up. Party facilitators are Abrakadoodle staff who come from art or early childhood backgrounds and teach weekly art classes and camps. They are passionate about sharing their love for art with kids.
Forest Adventure
Ages: 7 years and up
Cost: The Kids Course package is $960 for 20 children, the Junior Course package is $860 for 16 children, and the Grand Course is $1,080 for 16 people
Location: Forest Adventure, Bedok Reservoir Park
Booking details: 8100 7420 | forestadventure.com.sg
Testimonial: “Best party ever! I loved being up so high in the trees, and the zip-line over the lake was so much fun!” – EILIDH FRAME (11)
Got kids that love the outdoors? Hold their next birthday bash at Forest Adventure where they’ll get to navigate obstacles (wobbly bridges, balancing beans, spider nets – you name it) and high elements with their friends. Those in for more of a thrill will enjoy the overland and overwater zip-lines and the Leap of Faith. Party packages includes a reserved area, themed birthday invites, drinks and certificates of completion for each little guest. There’ll also be a dedicated instructor who will conduct the safety briefing and support the kids from the ground as they tackle the course; they’re also on hand to assist parents during registration. A themed Forest Adventure cake is included in the package but parents are welcome to bring their own cake if there are any special dietary requirements. The Kids Course package is best suited for children aged seven to 10, the Junior Course for tweens 10 to 12, and the Grand Course for teenagers 12 and above
Whizz Kidz
Ages: 4 to 12 years
Cost: $370 for 10 children, $525 for 15 children, with further discounted rates for an early booking or larger group
Location: Homes, condo function rooms and most requested locations
Booking details: 6271 1478 | whizzkidz.com.sg
Testimonial: “Thanks so much for organising Angus’s science-themed 8th birthday party! He had such a good time and I was pleased that you managed to keep them occupied while it was raining. You guys did a great job.” – GEORGIE
Young party-goers can look forward to getting down and dirty at a Whizz Kidz birthday celebration! Depending on the theme, they’ll enjoy all sorts of fun science and techy activities, including rockets, slime, volcanoes, Lego robotics, nerf toys, filmmaking, arts and crafts, candle making, pool parties and more. Educational and loads of fun, the party packages include at least two facilitators, and kids get to keep their creations. The party location and food and can be sourced at an additional cost, and parents can bring their own cake or get the team to recommend a good cake shop. If your child has a specific interest, the Whizz Kidz team is able to customise a party to suit the birthday boy or girl, with activities catered to selected themes.
Centre Stage
Ages: All ages
Cost: Package 1 (ages three and below): $450 for up to 12 children; Package 2 (ages four and up): $700 for up to 20 children
Location: Block 15 Woking Road and 5000G Marine Parade Road
Booking details: centre-stage.com
Testimonial: “A huge thank you for organising a wonderful birthday party for the twins. The team were perfect party hosts and kept the children engaged and focused, but also very excited and happy! I had the most amazing feedback from other parents.” – MELINDA CLEMENTS
It’s a lucky day for young ones when they get to attend a party at Centre Stage. Children aged three and below can look forward to an hour of fun, while older ones aged four and above can enjoy 90 minutes of games and activities. In addition, all party-goers bring home a 20 percent discount voucher that they can use for Centre Stage holiday programmes. The birthday boy or girl can choose a fun theme for their party, or choose one of the studio’s themes, which include pirates and mermaids, spooky mystery, detective, disco, adventure and jungle expedition. They’re also able to pick out their favourite games and activities for the event – popular choices include musical chairs and pin the tail on the donkey. Food and drinks aren’t included as part of the package, though parents are encouraged to bring their own cake for the celebrations. Party hosts are well-trained to interact with children and to keep them happy and entertained.
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This article first appeared in the June 2019 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase a copy or subscribe so you never miss an issue!
