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July 2024
July 2024: Eat, Play, Shop, and More for Families in Singapore this Month
The school holidays may be over but the fun never stops. So keep reading as we update you on the best to see, do, shop, and feast upon right here on our little red dot. Scroll down to find all that’s in store for families this July 2024, from International Fried Chicken Day on 6 July, to Racial Harmony Day on 21 July, and don’t miss the EAT section where we introduce three new kid- and pet-friendly places to dine with the fam. We have tickets to Phinny & Wally by Nine Years Theatre up for grabs too!
(See also: 11 MEANINGFUL FESTIVALS THAT WE CELEBRATE IN MULTIRACIAL SINGAPORE)
OUT & ABOUT
A Mega Despicable Summer Event at Universal Studios
Yello! With the upcoming film release of Illumination’s Despicable Me 4! comes a summer of glorious mischief with the Minions. Look forward to Mega Minions inflatables and a first-ever Anti-Villain League (AVL) Minions Minionvasion flash mob, to an exciting new show as well as meet and greets. Shop at a brand new UNIVRS store and get your hands on fan favourites including Minions x Buff Monster collaborations.
1 July to 11 August at Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa. A Mega Despicable Summer is included with regular admission to Universal Studios Singapore. Tickets from $74 (adult) and $59 (child) are available here.
Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play
Get ready to play like in the old days at this showcase of over 250 locally and globally recognisable toys across various eras, from McDonald’s collectibles and vintage Hot Wheels, to well-known POP MART figurines and Tamagotchi. Photo-worthy spots, including a transformed museum exterior, and digital gamified experiences such as your very own Play:Mate digital toy avatar, add to the fun!
5 July 2024 to 5 January 2025, 10am – 6pm daily, at the National Museum of Singapore. Free admission. Get more details here.
Project Dreamcatchers 2024: ‘Fall, Cry, Grow, Smile…We Soar’
See how 18 young people living with childhood chronic illnesses, the “Dreamcatchers” in this project, turn adversity into creativity with their evocative works spanning photography, installations, and the performing arts. This arts in health initiative by the Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI), National University Hospital (NUH) — is part of the National Gallery Singapore’s Gallery Wellness Special 2024: Your Canvas.
Till 21 July, National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing, Level 1, Opposite Keppel Centre for Art Education. Admission is free for all. See more here.
Fostering Open House 2024
Whether you have considered being a foster parent, or just want to better your parenting skills, this can help. Register to attend MSF’s Fostering Open House 2024, where you’ll get to hear from foster families, attend breakout sessions on raising screenwise kids and parent self-care, then have lunch (provided), and browse interactive activities at booths set up. Admission is free!
13 July, 9am – 2pm, Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, Summit 2 @ Level 3. Sign up here.
SEE & PLAY
Phinny & Wally
Dive into an enchanting underwater world with Phinny, a gentle dolphin, and Wally, an enthusiastic whale, who explore the wonders and face the challenges of the sea. This fun and interactive play reminds us of the importance of relationships – both with our friends and family, as well as with the environment around us. It’s recommended for ages 5 to 7, but children from 3 years onwards are welcome!
27 July to 4 August at Drama Centre Black Box, National Library Building Level 5. Tickets from $35 at Peatix.
:: GIVEAWAY :: Two pairs of tickets to Phinny and Wally by Nine Years Theatre
Win a pair of tickets to watch Phinny & Wally with your child! We have two pairs of tickets to give away. Here’s how to take part:
- Like this IG giveaway post
- Follow @singaporemotherhood and @nineyearstheatre
- Tag 2 fellow mummies and comment why your child would like to catch PAW!
- Share the post on IGS for an extra chance to win
Showtime: 2pm, on 27 July 2024. Winners will collect their tickets from the front-of-house ticket counter before the show.
Closing date: 12 noon on Monday, 8 July 2024. Terms and conditions apply.
The Invisible Pangolin
The values of empathy, understanding, and resilience are key in this empowering play that follows an introverted Sunda Pangolin as she navigates school anxieties and her fear of being seen. Best for children aged 5 to 8, this hour-long Gateway Theatre production also showcases animals that are native to Singapore. Children will walk away knowing more about friendship, being inclusive, how to say “no” in an uncomfortable situation, and how to give space to a friend who says “no”.
27 July at 11am, 2pm and 5pm, and 28 July at 11am and 2pm. Blackbox, Gateway Theatre. Tickets and further details here.
SHOP
Amazon Prime Day 2024
Mummies, it’s a good time to shop for your little ones at Amazon’s Prime Day, which is an expanded six-day extravaganza this year. Enjoy up to 50% off on children’s books, and up to 40% off on baby products from Ride Safer, Cybex, Joovy, Lovevery. Catch Amazon’s ‘Prime Day on the Go’ roving truck on 12 to 14 and 16 July at Bugis+, and play games and activities to enjoy local treats and redeem gifts too.
16 to 21 July, at Amazon.sg/primeday. Amazon Prime Day on the Go roving truck will be at Bugis+, Level 1, Outdoor event space, Outside MEOW BBQ.
moodytiger
Kids can ‘Play on the Move’ with moodytiger, a global children’s sports lifestyle brand that’s now in Singapore. Made for children aged four to 16 years and up to 170cm tall, the range of eco-friendly and high-performance activewear includes fits for both land and water sports, as well as everyday activities. Check out bestsellers such as the versatile Seamless Breezy Jacket & Air Supply that effectively blocks UV rays and provides maximum sun protection while remaining soft and comfortable. What’s more, all products are free from harmful chemicals and are European Union Environmental Textile Association OEKO-TEX100-certified.
Open daily from 10.30am – 11pm at #B1-61, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, or shop online here.
(See also: FUN IN THE SHADE: 28 COOL INDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS & FAMILIES IN SINGAPORE)
Le Petit Society
This homegrown childrenswear brand has a brand new retail outlet at Jewel Changi Airport; so convenient if you’re travelling and have forgotten to bring something for the kids right? Grab their signature GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) swaddles and sleepsuits for the little one before going through immigration, and a holiday #ootd for the older one from the brand new collections: Dragon Streetwear (edgy, street-wise looks in celebration of the dragon year), A Girl’s Fantasy (all the pretty party dresses) and A Singapore Series (inspired by our little red dot and great for souvenirs and gifts). There are matching family sets too, so everyone can travel in twinning style, if that’s your style!
From now till 31 August, enjoy a storewide 10% discount and receive a free reusable tote bag with every purchase (min. S$50 spend) at Le Petit Society’s Jewel Changi Airport store (#B1-292). Open daily, 10am to 10pm.
EAT
1-Flowerhill
Could this be the prettiest place to have a meal in Sentosa? We think so, and it’s swooningly enchanting too. Housed in a century-old conservation building surrounded by greenery and decorated with swathes of flowers in shades of pink, 1-Flowerhill encapsulates three unique F&B concepts: Wildseed Café, Wildseed Bar & Grill, and French-Japanese restaurant Camille. Come for brunch, lunch, and high tea at the pet-friendly Grand Terrace that overlooks Sentosa Sensoryscape, unwind over hand-crafted cocktails and melt-in-your-mouth grills like the Barbecue Iberico Pork Rib ‘Charsiew’s style as the sun sets, and indulge for a special occasion upstairs at the elegantly designed Camille.
6 Imbiah Rd. Wildseed Café: 10am – 5pm (Mondays to Fridays), 9am – 5pm (Saturdays, Sundays & Eve of PHs) | Wildseed Bar & Grill: 5pm – 10pm (Mondays to Thursdays, & Sunday); 5pm – 12am (Fridays & Saturdays) | Camille: 6pm to 10pm (Tuesdays to Sundays), closed on Mondays. Get more details here.
Little Island Brewing Co
With a bouncy castle, mini ride-on Vespas, and lots of space for kids (and fur kids) to romp around, Little Island Brewing Co’s (LIBC) Changi Village outlet is a family-friendly retreat that Eastsiders in SIngapore love. But it’s worth travelling here even if you don’t stay in the East, as LIBC has relaunched its exclusive Beer ATM, a pull-what-you-want bar of house-brewed beer, cocktails, and mocktails, so you can do a taste test of different brews before committing to a full pint (we recommend the Sister Golden Ale which strikes a perfect balance between maltiness and bitterness). Food-wise, there’s a magnificent Sunday Roast that’ll fill big and small tums, as well as kids’ faves, woodfired sourdough pizzas, and succulent meats. And oh, don’t be surprised if the smoky, crispy, chargrilled cabbage has little ones asking for more veggies!
6 Changi Village Rd, #01-01/02. 3pm – 10pm (Tuesdays to Thursdays); 12pm – 12am (Fridays & Saturdays); 12pm – 10pm (Sundays). Closed on Mondays. See more here.
Gourmet Park Kampong Bugis Pop-up
Tucked away in an enclave just minutes away from the central area, this foodie hideaway along the Kallang River park connector brings together five homegrown F&B brands in an idyllic, kid- and pet-friendly haven. Conceived by the folks behind Goodburger and Gourmet Park RWS, you can expect to find similarly easy-to-eat favourites such as British-inspired breakfast and brunch staples by Carnaby, plant-based burgers by Goodburger, modern Neapolitan-style pizzas and pastas by Quattro, smoked BBQ dishes by Meatsmith, and decadent homemade brownies by Backyard Bakers. We saw families with little ones, couples, families with pets, and groups of friends while we were here, and everyone had such a happy vibe! GPKB is only here till end-December 2024 so pop by soon, ‘cos we’re pretty sure you’ll want to come back again.
66 Kampong Bugis. Open daily till end-December 2024, 12pm – 9pm (Wednesdays & Thursdays); 12pm – 10pm (Fridays); 8am – 10pm (Saturdays); 8am – 9pm (Sundays & PHs). Find out more here.
International Fried Chicken Day deals
Feast on some of the crispiest, juiciest, fried chicken in town over the first weekend of this month, in celebration of International Fried Chicken Day on 6 July:
🍗 KFC Unlimited Chicken Feast: 90-minutes of unlimited servings of over 10 different fried chicken items, sides, desserts, and soft drinks, 3–5 July, at five KFC outlets. Tickets at $19.95 (lunch) and $23.95 (dinner) available at Chope.
🍗 Har Har Chicken 1-For-1 Box Sets: Buy a Har-ty Double Wing Fry Box and get a Har-ty Boneless Thigh Rice Box for free. 5–7 July, one redemption per customer, while stocks last. To redeem, follow @harharchicken.sg on Instagram or Facebook, and flash it to the staff.
🍗 Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks: Get a second piece of Shihlin’s legendary crispy, golden XXL fried chicken at 50% OFF. 5–7 July at all outlets, while stocks last.
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STAYCAY
Elevate Your Stay Hotel Packages at Marriott Bonvoy hotels
Treat the fam to a post-holiday staycay at one of 15 Marriott Bonvoy properties in Singapore: from Courtyard by Marriott Singapore, Novena, to JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach, to W Singapore at Sentosa Cove. Stays include two or more nights in a premium room or suite, hotel credits of up to $100 (depending on hotel category), as well as daily breakfast for two adults and two children under 12 years old. Get the grandparents a room too, and enjoy bonding as a family over a fabulous weekend!
Valid from 1 July to 30 September 30, 2024. Get more details and book here.
(See also: 17 NEW STAYCATION DEALS AND PERKS FOR FAMILIES IN 2024)
COMING SOON
Olympic Games Paris 2024
Immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of sports and cheer on Team Singapore ‘live’ in sports like athletics, badminton, canoeing, equestrian, fencing, rowing, sailing, shooting, swimming, and table tennis, telecast on 17 mewatch channels. Key highlights will also be shared on Mediacorp Entertainment’s YouTube Channel, with highlights, and summaries on Channel 5.
27 July to 12 August, live and on-demand for free here.
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