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August 2024
August 2024: Eat, Play, Shop, and More for Families in Singapore this Month
The National Day celebrations are right around the corner, but there’s more to August 2024 than fireworks. To keep track of what’s relevant for kids and families, we bring you everything fun to see, do, and play right here on our little red dot. Besides exploring the newest playgrounds and pop-ups, reviewing world-class productions and family-friendly menus, we also share good deals and best buys this month. Plenty of good causes to champion while bonding as a family too!
OUT & ABOUT
Singapore Night Festival
Firstly, the Singapore Night Festival returns for its 15th edition and it’s bigger than ever. Explore the ‘Art of Play’ via luminous installations and projections across the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct. The headline act, Wonder World – The Machine of Nostalgia, reimagines the magic of 1950s amusement parks, complete with carnival fun for everyone. Also look forward to four unique Festival Villages at SMU Campus Green, CHIJMES, Armenian Street, and the new Twilight Playground @ GR.iD.
23 August to 7 September at the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct. More details here
A Date with Tradition
In conjunction with the Singapore Night Festival, Arts House Limited presents A Date with Tradition. Expect dynamic performances and interactive drop-in activities that celebrate the richness of traditional arts. Take part in UPSIZED Fun and Games, try Korean polychromatic art form Minhwa Art, and add your touch to a community mural. As dusk falls, see the Stamford Arts Centre transform with two stunning light art installations.
Fridays & Saturdays from 23 August to 7 September at Stamford Arts Centre. More details here
Hello Kitty 50th Run Fest 2024
Lace up your shoes and gather your loved ones to celebrate friendship and fun with Hello Kitty & Friends. They’ll be there to flag off the Adults 4km Fun Run and Kids 900m Dash and cheer you on. Participants take home limited-edition collectibles galore. Come dressed in your best Sanrio outfits and stand a chance to win extra prizes. The run, join in Hello Kitty’s birthday celebrations, complete with a pinata and candy cannons!
24 & 25 August at Palawan Green, Sentosa Island. More details here
Sands for Singapore Charity Festival
Sands for Singapore Charity Festival commemorates its 10th year of giving with a three-day festival. Shop for a good cause at the Giving Marketplace (23 to 25 August), upcycle bottle caps, and indulge in gourmet treats from Marina Bay Sands’ signature restaurants. Proceeds go to the AWWA Transitional Shelter programme. But first, savour 10 delectable ice cream flavours at Scoops of Hope from 16 August in support of Metta Café.
23 to 25 August at Marina Bay Sands. More details here
Community Chest Heartstrings Walk 2024
Supported by Marina Bay Sands, the Community Chest Heartstrings Walk also takes place that same weekend. And believe it or not, the charity’s mascot Sharity turns 40 this year! But whether you embark on a Sharity-themed scavenger hunt as a family or just take a stroll, you’re helping communities in need. Uncover the values of Caring and Sharing and collect limited-edition memorabilia along the way!
24 August at Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza. More details here
(See also: National Day 2024: Fun Activities for Families to Enjoy this Long Weekend)
SEE & PLAY
Learning Gallery at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Singapore Art Museum (SAM)’s new Learning Gallery opens at its home ground at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Outside the gallery, a letter addressed to their inner child will greet adult visitors. Upon entering the gallery, children can experience the artworks in their own special way. By incorporating various interactive elements to allow for deeper engagement, families get multiple opportunities to bond over art.
Now open at Gallery 2, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. More details here
Get Your Green On at UOL Malls
Get ready to join the eco-fun at UOL Malls’ third edition of its sustainability campaign, ‘Green Movement With U’. Learn recycling techniques and other environmental insights at a roving exhibition. Then shop for your sustainable living needs at the Eco Fair. You can also participate in interactive games, adopt a potted plant, and join hands-on recycling workshops on weekends. Donate plastic bottle caps to redeem exclusive premiums too!
Till 25 August at KINEX, United Square & Velocity @ Novena Square. More details here
Exciting Activities at Science Centre Singapore
There’s lots happening at the Singapore Science Centre this August. Firstly, catch the first-ever Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix Singapore Finals this weekend, complete with fringe entertainment like RC car racing and carnival activities for the whole family. Then join Otto’s Adventure storytelling sessions on weekends, the mythical Book Lovers Day from 8 to 11 August, and Meowstery in Space! workshop on 31 August.
3 to 31 August at Science Centre Singapore. More details here
POP Toy Show Singapore 2024
Did you go for the inaugural POP Toy Show last year? Then you’ll be glad to know that global phenomenon POP MART’s iconic event is back. Headlining the show this year is Dimoo in the Garden City. Besides that, the exhibition will showcase over 50 artists, toy designers, and international toy brands. There’ll also be exclusive meet-and-greets with renowned POP MART artists, exclusive merchandise, and live drawing sessions.
23 to 25 August at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Halls A to C. More details here
(See also: Your Ultimate Guide to Indoor Playgrounds in Singapore)
EAT
Lucine by LUNA
Popular Singaporean homegrown patisserie LUNA opens a new café concept in town this August. While retaining its crowd-favourites and signature sweet treats, Lucine by LUNA features a new menu of hot savoury dishes. Look forward to outlet-exclusive Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough Toast with customisable sides, and Sando Sandwiches such as Brioche Spam & Cheese, Sourdough Four Cheese, and Brioche Egg.
Opening this August at 111 Somerset. Stay tuned!
Shiok Healthy Tingkat
Forget old-school tingkat meal delivery services, where what you eat comes at the mercy of the caterer’s whims. Shiok Healthy Tingkat delivers the same home-cooked goodness to your doorstep, but lets you customise your set as you wish. Available in four different Halal menus that rotate weekly, all dishes are diabetic-friendly, wholegrain-rich, and contain less fat, sodium, and calories. Enjoy 5% off with an $80 minimum order now.
From $3 per dish at Shiok Healthy Tingkat
Swensen’s New Student Meals
Students are in for a treat at Swensen’s with new pocket-friendly Student Meals. Flash your student pass and choose from a selection of pastas, baked rice, burgers, and fish & chips. Each main comes with either a drink or soup of the day. Add on $2.50 for a scoop of ice cream or upgrade your drink to Iced Milo or Iced Lemon Tea for $1 more. Available from 11am to 4.30pm on weekdays, it’s perfect for those after-school treats, mums!
From $8.80 per set from Mondays to Fridays at Swensen’s outlets. More details here
Crocodile Gastronomy at Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant
Tired of the same boring options but not ready to eat bugs? For a limited time only, explore Crocodile Gastronomy at Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant. Chef Kwan Yiu Kan skilfully combines various parts of the croc with diverse cooking styles. Our favourites include nourishing Steamed Crocodile Paw with Sliced Mushroom and Chinese Preserved Ham, and flavourful Braised Crocodile Skin in Chef’s Spicy Sauce.
15 August to 15 September at Level 4, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium. More details here
(See also: Cruise into Luxury at Sea with Genting Dream and Resorts World One)
SHOP
PSC’s Singapore Household Essentials Kit
To thank Singaporeans for their support over the last 50 years, PSC presents a series of 50th anniversary deals. Headlining the offers is a Singapore Household Essentials Kit that comprises eight quality products. Create delicious meals with Royal Umbrella Thai Mixed Rice and Fortune Japanese Silken Tofu Omega-3 DHA. Or tackle laundry with the new Beautex 6-in-1 Laundry Capsules. Finish up with a Fortune Soya Beancurd dessert!
$36 (worth $47) via the PSC E-store
Yeo’s Supersprouts Soy Milk
The leading heritage food and beverage brand introduces Yeo’s SuperSprouts Soy Milk to support children’s growth, learning, and play needs. To inspire parents and kids on their journey of celebrating innate ‘superpowers’, Yeo’s SuperSprouts brings nutrition to life with vibrant packaging and three lovable characters: Oh-Oh! Original, Chatterbox Chocolate, and Sassy Strawberry. The three matching flavours are yummy too!
From $4.60 at all major supermarkets & e-tailers (Redmart, Shopee, Pandamart)
COMING SOON
The World of Studio Ghibli
If you and the kids are fans of Studio Ghibli’s enchanting and award-winning films, then here’s good news. This October, get ready to step into The World of Studio Ghibli. Across 11 galleries spanning 2,400 sqm, the exhibition will explore the groundbreaking animation, storytelling, and characters we love. Look forward to waiting in the rain with Totoro, entering Howl’s Moving Castle, riding a train with No-Face, and more.
4 October 2024 to 2 February 2025 at ArtScience Museum. Tickets from $29 per adult & $24 per child via Marina Bay Sands
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
From fantasy to the final frontier. Be the first in Southeast Asia to embark on an extraordinary space odyssey 400 km above Earth. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience life aboard the International Space Station. The multisensory free-roaming VR encounter lets you explore the space station. Experience the daily life of astronauts and strap in for a thrilling spacewalk.
12 October 2024 to 24 March 2025 at Science Centre Singapore. $45 per person via Fever
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 Kids Dash
Participants in this year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon can look forward to a new finish line — the historic Anderson Bridge. Another new element sees the Kids Dash expand to cover two distances: 600m for littles from 0 to 6 years, and 900m for 7- to 12-year-olds. Designed to inspire the next generation of runners, the event promises fun and fitness in a supportive and energetic environment.
29 November to 1 December at F1 Pit Building. $39 per child; registrations are open
PAW Patrol Live! – The Great Pirate Adventure
Set sail with PAW Patrol Live! this December holidays with ‘The Great Pirate Adventure’. It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration. But first, Ryder and his team of pirate pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot and find the treasure for the celebration before Mayor Humdinger finds it first! The pups need all paws on deck, so book your voyage now!
12 to 15 December at Sands Theatre. Tickets from $58 via Marina Bay Sands.
(See also: Watery Fun at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort Water Park’s Splash Carnival (review))
Featured image: Rogan Yeoh (Bornfire Circus at A Date with Tradition)
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