Take the kids to Monstrous Fun!

Wondering what to do in Singapore with the kids? Take them to Monstrous Fun! This annual event at The Arts House at the Old Parliament is returning with its first ever Monster Parade and creative workshop with Cultural Medallion recipient Louis Soliano. Plus, it’s bolder and beastlier than ever…

Running from 30 May to 1 June 2025, the event will include three jam-packed days of playful, creative adventures, where kids can stomp, scribble, sing and imagine. Monstrous Fun! is organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and is also part of Civic District Children’s Season 2025. It transforms The Arts House into a wonderland of literary discovery and hands-on fun for children aged five and up.

What to do at Monstrous Fun!

#1 Drum-A-Story Workshop

Experience storytelling like never before with 2018 Cultural Medallion recipient Louis Soliano, one of Singapore’s most celebrated jazz drummers. Louis brings rhythm and imagination to life in Drum-A-Story. The workshop explores how rhythmic expression with percussion can bring a story to life. Feel the beat, dance to the rhythm, and drum along to the narrative, characters and emotions!

#2 The Arts House Story Tour

What was The Arts House used for in the past, and who were the people who sat in the rooms and walked the corridors?

Join this educational tour of The Arts House to learn the history behind Singapore’s oldest government building. Find out interesting facts about the building and its people, and discover what went on in The Chamber that shaped Singapore into what it is today.

Look out for the QR code at the end of the tour to watch a reading of the book What’s Inside the Red Box?, about a box that is closely related to the events of The Arts House’s history.

#3 Interactive musical performance (NEW!)

Participants can get a hands-on experience creating a music piece as they bop along to the beat in Bimbang and the Curios Trunk. The performance is inspired by Southeast Asian tales. It’s presented by syncretic music ensemble Open Score Project (OSP).

#4 Draw-A-Story

Join us for a reading of “Ekor’s Tail”, a tale written by the Teoh sisters, featuring Mort and Ekor on a fun trip around the little red dot to discover favourite places, tastes, and where Ekor belongs. Reimagine the story with us as we draw a new story for Mort and Ekor in the Draw-A-Story workshop.

#5 Monster Parade (NEW!)

Join Singapore’s first-ever Monster Parade through the Civic District! Families are invited to dress up in monstrously marvellous outfits, bring handmade instruments, and march alongside resident monster Britney. Every day from 4.30pm, participants in self-made costumes and accessories will be led on a lively march, setting off from The Arts House.

#6 Monster Hunt X SOTA

Crack clues and uncover hidden corners of The Arts House! This treasure hunt is a collaboration with the creative minds from School of the Arts (SOTA). 

Get a $5 book voucher to use at The Monstrous Fun! Book Fair plus free stickers when you complete the hunt!

#7 Community Art Installation

Add your message or doodle to A Message to My Little Monster. Help create a giant outdoor artwork on the lawn!

#8 For book-loving beasties

Discover literary gems in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil at the Book Fair. Featuring titles from Crimson Earth and Pepper Dog Press.

Monstrous Fun! 2025 Programme Lineup

• Date: Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June 2025
• Time: 12pm – 5pm
• Location: The Arts House at the Old Parliament, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
• Full programme line-up: artshouselimited.sg/tah-monstrous-fun (including updates, ticketing and more)

More about Monstrous Fun!

A word from Sim Wan Hui, Director of Venue Programmes at AHL

“Monstrous Fun! 2025 reflects our mission at Arts House Limited to create inspiring arts experiences that are accessible to all. By collaborating with industry stakeholders and cultural partners, we present a diverse range of literary arts activities that spark creativity and self-expression in young audiences. We welcome all to The Arts House – a vibrant home for storytelling – to nurture a lifelong love for the arts across generations.”

Collaborations

As part of its efforts to engage the community, AHL is partnering with ArtBeatz for Monstrous Fun! and collaborating with School of the Arts (SOTA) for this year’s Monster Hunt activity,

SOTA students Ahni Lyn Hampartsoumian and Shakira Liyana Binte Farek helped create this year’s Monster Hunt activity together with their peers. Ahni said, “We’re very excited that we were able to express our creativity in conceptualising the Monster Hunt activity!” Shakira added, “We’re looking forward to facilitating the hunt and making it a fun and imaginative experience for the families and children at Monstrous Fun!”

Families heading down to The Arts House for Monstrous Fun! also have the rare chance to round off their arts weekend with a visit to Little SIFA, the Singapore International Festival of Arts’ dedicated space for young hearts and curious minds, at Empress Lawn in front of Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall.

More about Arts House Limited

Arts House Limited (AHL) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to inspiring and enriching lives through the transformative power of the arts. it organises two flagship national festivals: the Singapore International Festival of Arts, a celebration of the local and international performing arts, and the Singapore Writers Festival, a multilingual festival presenting the world’s leading literary talents.

At the heart of AHL’s mission are six arts spaces designed to support the vibrant arts sector and forge connections within communities. Among them are two national monuments. The Arts House is a multidisciplinary arts centre, and Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall is a heritage building that’s home to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. AHL also runs the Drama Centre, a dedicated performing arts space, as well as three creative enclaves for arts groups and innovative enterprises: the Goodman Arts Centre, Aliwal Arts Centre and Stamford Arts Centre.

Find out more on Facebook and Instagram, or the AHL website, artshouselimited.sg.

For more information on Monstrous Fun! 2025, visit artshouselimited.sg/tah-monstrous-fun.