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Keep your kids busy through the school holidays!

16th June 2017 by Michaela Bisset 2 Min Read

https://expatliving.sg/things-to-do-with-kids-school-holidays-2017/

Looking for things to do with kids – especially in the long holidays ahead! Don’t panic, there’s so much choice with all the kid-centric festivals and exhibitions kicking off this month. Theatre, workshops and story telling included.

Here are just a few things to do:

#1 Children’s Biennale

What: This four-month programme features arty activities and installations, a film festival and other events, both indoor and outdoor. Highlights include nine interactive artworks, an outdoor festival in July, plus the reopening of the Keppel Centre for Art Education after a revamp.

When: Now until 8 October

Where: National Gallery, 1 St Andrew’s Road

Web: nationalgallery.sg

Things to do with Kids Singapore

#2 Imaginarium

What: As well as international art installations from nine contemporary artists, the jam-packed programme – now in its seventh year – includes artist performances, short-fi lm screenings, a photo booth and hands-on workshops.

When: Now until 27 August

Where: Singapore Art Museum at 8Q, 8 Queen Street

Web: singaporeartmuseum.sg

#3 Children’s Season

What: Highlights this year include an interactive tour of the museum’s galleries, story-telling sessions, hands-on play activities, a presentation of animated children’s cinema classics as well as installations by French artists.

When: Now until 30 July

Where: National Museum, 93 Stamford Road

Web: nationalmuseum.sg

#4 National Heritage Board Children’s Season

Things to do with Kids Singapore
National Heritage Board Children’s Season

What: This diverse and extensive programme of events includes workshops and activities ranging from an “I Want to be a Policeman” session to a Cyanotype printing workshop and a performance of Hansel and Gretel – something to suit every child.

When: Now until 25 June (check website for timings)

Where: Various locations

Web: museums.com.sg/cs17

#5 Making It Home

What: Playeum’s new interactive exhibition, designed for children aged one to 12 years, celebrates the home as the origin of creativity, artistry and thought. Look out for a programme of holiday camps, creative and art-inspired activities, and “Tinkering Sunday” sessions.

When: Tuesdays to Sundays until 29 October

Where: Playeum, #01-23 Gillman Barracks, 47 Malan Road

Web: playeum.com

Looking for more?

  • The Singapore International Children’s Film Festival is a showcase of short fi lms that educate, enrich and inspire. 3, 10 and 11 June, City Hall Wing, National Gallery, 1 St Andrew’s Road.bigeyesbigminds.com
  • One Saturday every month, the Asian Civilisation Museum hosts Saturdays@ACM with theme-based activities including performances, storytelling and creative workshops. 3 June and 1 July.acm.org.sg
  • Celebrate Moomin Day on 3 June with storytelling sessions and the chance to meet a real Moomin (he hails from Finland, by the way). Activities run from 10am to 4pm at the Central Public Library, 100 Victoria Street.sf100.sg

 

Want to know more things to do with kids? click here

This article first appeared in the June 2017 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase a copy or subscribe so you never miss an issue!

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Categories: Editors picks Family Fun Kids Kids Things To Do Living in Singapore Things To Do Tags: Art Art Exhibition Art Science Museum Living In Singapore National Gallery Singapore National Museum Of Singapore Singapore Art Museum Things To Do With Kids

Michaela Bisset

Michaela is London born but Singapore grown. Third culture kid. She’s always on the lookout for the best drinking deals and latest vegetarian bites.

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