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September 2024

September 2024: Eat, Play, Shop and More for Families in Singapore This Month

We’re right smack in the September 2024 school holidays! If you are wondering what to do with the kids, read on for activity ideas, and a ✨ giveaway ✨of the best reads for preschoolers and young bookworms, thanks to @definitelybookskids ! This month, we’re also enjoying sundown fun at the Singapore Night Festival, delectable mooncakes, free kids’ meals, as well as the roar of supercars at the Formula 1 Grand Prix. So join us as we update you on everything fun to see, do, and feast upon right here on our little red dot this month!

(See also: New Animal Encounters at Singapore Zoo – Breakfast in the Wild & Backstage with Elephants (Review))

OUT & ABOUT

Great World’s Great Picnic Hangout

Who cares what the weather is like outside when there’s non-stop fun inside? Watch in-mall movie screenings of movies like The Little Mermaid, PitchPerfect, Paw Patrol, Shrek, Zootopia, Madagascar and Kungfu Panda 3, engage in hands-on workshops and activities and Picnic Storytime Sessions — all for free! And if that’s not enough, how about Ferris Wheel and Spinning Top rides by Uncle Ringo, and lots of sweet and savoury treats to indulge your taste buds?

2 to 8 Sept, Level 1 Atrium, Great World City. Get more activity details here.

Open House at the Children’s Museum Singapore

Join in the fun at Children’s Museum Singapore (CMSG) this Singapore Night Festival (SNF)! A special after-hours Open House lets families and the young-at-heart explore the museum’s galleries. And adults, you won’t need a child to enter during this time!

There’s also a free roving interactive outdoor performance — The Tree of Dreams — which follows a young camper’s magical journey through an enchanted forest, as well as a ticketed immersive installation and workshop — Nesting, Resting, 1 2 3! — that includes playful and creative activities.

6 & 7 September, 7–10pm (Last admission at 9.30pm), Children’s Museum Singapore. Get details and tickets here.

Wild Day Out at Mandai West

Free-to-access playgrounds, green spaces, workshops and activities for all in the family, including doggie furkids. The first ever Wild Day Out at Mandai West already sounds like a great day out!

Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

Let your four-legged friend take part in a Pupstacle Course or unleash its artistic instincts with Vincent Van Paw. Embark on a family scavenger hunt with a sure-win lucky draw, and shop local at the Marketplace. It’s completely free to visit!

7 and 8 September, 1–6pm, Mandai Wildlife West, outside Bird Paradise. Get more details here.

In the Ether – A Festival of Technology and Innovation

Emerging technologies are the new, new thing now and one thing’s for sure: they will play a big role in your child’s future. If, like me, you are still navigating your way, this exhibition may help provide some insight, and quite a bit of wonder. The installations, all situated in non-traditional spaces of the museum, are all free to explore.

Visit the Infinite Garden by Ethereum and watch digital bonsai grow on blockchain, meet Yai and watch your dreams come to life at The Dream Creator, and be tickled by a head of garlic that longs to be a runway model. There are also family-friendly workshops on AI (Artificial Intelligence), a special showcase on sustainable ocean technologies and 3D printing, and even an EdTech symposium which explores the future of education in a technology-driven world.

1 to 30 September, 10am–7pm (Mon – Thurs), 10am–9pm (Fri & Sat), at the ArtScience Museum. Free admission. Get more details here.

lululemon ‘Together we grow’ Challenge 

If you’ve never worn a lululemon outfit before, the brand’s new ‘Together we grow’ campaign might just inspire you to. Featuring a stellar cast that includes Korean actor Park Seo Jun, Physical: 100 Season 2 – Underground winner Amotti, and KAAIAA founder Leah Simmons, the challenge invites everyone across Asia, Australia, and New Zealand to move for 1 million minutes. Once achieved, lululemon will donate 1 million minutes’ worth of movement activities to the communities. Wnat to join Seo Jun, Amotti, and Leah? Here’s how: 

From now till 12 October 2024,

  1. Post a photo or video of you engaging in physical activity with one or more friends on Instagram Stories. For each person featured in your content, 30 minutes of movement will be contributed to the goal of 1 million minutes across Asia, Australia & New Zealand.
  2. Add the #togetherwegrow hashtag
  3. Tag @lululemonsoutheastasia

10 September to 12 October 2024. Get more information here

LEGO Technic Grand ‘Brix’ Pop-Up Experience

Building activities and speed challenges abound for motorsport fans this F1 season. Get up close and personal with a life-sized LEGO replica of the LEGO Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance model, put your racing skills to the test at the LEGO Race Training station, replace the tires on a LEGO vehicle at the LEGO Build for Speed station, and even design a custom racing machine! There are new race car builds to buy back home, and shoppers at Wisma Atria can redeem an exclusive 30644 LEGO Creator Vintage Car polybag with a minimum spend of SGD200 From 2 to 29 September, while stocks las

13 to 22 September, from 2pm (13 Sept, 11am thereafter) – 9pm, Wisma Atria in Orchard Road. Visit the LEGO Singapore website for more.

Walk of a Lifetime 2024

Walk with and for people on the autism spectrum in Singapore. At just 1.9km long, this walk is family-friendly and suitable for young ones. As an inclusive event, it also has special arrangements made so that persons with autism (PWA) feel safe throughout. After the walk, engage in activities and interact with fellow participants to understand the challenges faced by persons with autism. You can view a digital mural wall showcasing drawings by students of St. Andrew’s Autism Centre, make a pinwheel to add to the pinwheel garden, and more! Sign up as an individual, or as a family. Children aged 5 years and below join in for free!  

21 Sept, 8am–12pm, at St. Andrew’s Junior College. Get more details and sign up here

WATCH

Fans’ Screening: TRANSFORMERS ONE

Built like brothers. Forged into enemies. Be among the first to witness the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, friends turned sworn enemies who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. This first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie is a must-watch for fans! Each ticket comes with a popcorn combo, a 1-for-1 Wetuft voucher and a chance to win exclusive merchandise and other prizes.

7 Sept, 1pm, at GV Cineleisure. Get tickets here.

MINDS Film Festival (MFF) 2024

Be touched and inspired by these seven films from Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and USA that showcase the diverse experiences and stories of persons with special needs. Shining a spotlight on the individuality and resilience of persons with special needs, they offer us an opportunity to understand more about special needs and the importance of family and community support in empowering them, and improving their quality of life.

13 to 22 September, various showtimes, at Shaw Theatres. Get more information at the official MFF website, and tickets here.

Hua Mu Lan by Ding Yi

Meet a modern-day Mu Lan in this re-interpretation of the legendary story as literature, original Chinese chamber music, and drama come together in this instrumental theatre production. Journey with our heroine as she battles for her father’s honour, fights to hold on to her humanity, and breaks apart traditional moulds of female identity. Do note that there will be no admission for infants in arms and children below 6 years old.

15 September, 3.30pm and 7.30pm, at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Auditorium. Get tickets here.

SHOP

:: GIVEAWAY :: Books from @definitelybookskids

One of the best gifts you can give to a child is to help them cultivate a love for books. As they open up worlds of imagination and wonder to young readers, books introduce babies to language, rhythm, and sound patterns, stimulate their visual and sensory development, and build listening skills. For toddlers, books spark imagination, enhance language skills, and nurture a love for reading early on. That’s why we’re thrilled to be giving away two sets of books — board books for babies and toddlers, and picture books for children aged 3 to 7 years — together with @definitelybookskids this month. Each set consists of seven books:

Babies & Toddlers (for 0-3 years, worth $128.24)

  • Bears and Boos
  • Guess Who’s Going To Sleep
  • Little FIsh’s Opposites
  • Out and About
  • Giggles!
  • Unicorn’s Wobbly Bottom
  • Red Lorry Yellow Lorry

Picture Books (for 3-7 years, worth $133.69))

  • Hedge Lion
  • Little Mouse is Absolutely, Completely, Totally Fine!
  • Skunk! Skedaddle!
  • I Really Want To Be A Cat
  • One Tiny Turtle
  • Lion Lullaby
  • Counting Sheep

To participate:

  • Follow @singaporemotherhood and @definitelybookskids
  • Like this giveaway’s post on IG
  • Tag two book-loving friends
  • Let us know in the comments which set you’d like to win for your little one
  • Share this post on IGS for an extra chance to win (tag us too so we know you’ve done that)

Closing date: 12nn on Monday, 9 September 2024.

(See also: 5 Librarian-recommended Singapore Children’s Books that encourage Individuality & Inclusivity)

Courts MUZE Sofa Collection

If Courts’ new MUZE sofa collection looks a little familiar somehow, you’re not imagining things. It’s just that the furniture retailer’s latest range of contemporary home seating is inspired by classic chair designs of the past 50 years. Take the Esme (pictured above) which levels up the Club 1910 Chair by Josef Hoffmann wth modern-day functions like power reclining and integrated Type C and USB charging points. Perfect for cozying up all day with your favourite e-book!

Then there’s the Nikki (above), whose curves are a throwback to Vladimir Kagan’s Serpentine Sofa, a mid-century icon that’s having its second heyday now. For something a little more out of this world, try the Aurora, which calls to mind the 1950s Space Age movement and has a matching crescent-moon-shaped ottoman. Prefer one that’s more own to earth? The compact Scandi-styled Corinna’s clean lines make this sofa perfect for any kind of home. It can be customised with pet- and kid-friendly fabrics too!

The new MUZE collection is now available Courts Singapore stores islandwide. 

Shell special edition Pokémon Collectibles

Shell has released a new special edition of Pokémon Collectibles and we’re hoping to catch them all, of course. Clear the air in your vehicle or around the kids’ study area with Lapras and Dragonite Dehumidifier Plushies, and clothe that tissue box in Psyduck or Gengar covers. If you love lounging in bed or on the sofa, you must complete your collection with the limited edition Snorlax XL blanket and plushie bag; it’s the cutest comfy bedtime companion that you can wear as well!

From 1 Sept (dehumidifiers) and 1 Oct (tissue box covers), at Shell stations islandwide. Get one with a minimum spend from Shell (you don’t have to be a driver). Each collectible comes with a complimentary Pokémon trading card game fun pack and half mat, while stocks last (T&Cs apply).

PlayStation 5’s “Astro Bot”

The newest PlayStation 5 game, developed by Team ASOBI, hits Singapore’s shores on 6 September! Dash, swing, and rocket-punch as you explore over 50 immersive planets with ASTRO and over 150 iconic PlayStation heroes in his quest to search for his lost crew and save the galaxy. Parents, if you grew up with PS5, you won’t want to miss this!

From $79.90. Pre-order at the Sony Singapore online store.

BZU BZU Head-to-Toe Baby Wash in Oat & Milk

Baby’s delicate skin needs tender loving care, more so if it is sensitive to the usual products. For these little ones, there’s BZU BZU’s new Head-to-Toe Baby Wash in Oat & Milk. This
hypoallergenic wash is formulated with oat extract and natural betaine extract from beetroot to gently cleanse Baby’s skin without stripping away natural moisture, leaving skin comforted and nourished all day.

$15.90 (600 ml) at most supermarkets and Watsons stores.

Women’s Wellness at Theresa

Ladies, we know how natural childbirth can change things down there. If you’re looking for rejuvenation or keen to maintain feminine health, 30-year-old wellness group Theresa has treatments that could work for you. These include a newly launched vagifacial, as well as other intimate wellness treatments such as Brazilian laser hair removal, pelvic floor muscle tightening, vaginal tightening, labia fillers, VagiPink, and mons pubis reduction.

For more information on stores and treatments, visit here.

(See also: The Best Organic and Natural Skincare and Makeup for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mums in Singapore)

EAT

Melba’s Munchers Mayhem: A Fun-Filled Celebration

We’re stoked that one of our favourite family-friendly cafes, Cafe Melba, is starting its Kids Club again! They’re relaunching with a mega party and everyone is invited, especially families and kids. Look forward to a plethora of fun activities: milkshake making with Oatside, outdoor games and challenges with Camp Rockit, an all-day bouncy castle, and fab giveaways. Best of all, admission is free!

14 September, 10am–6pm, at Cafe Melba Goodman & Mediapolis. Get more details here.

Swensen’s Baby Shark Pop Up Meal Box

It’s shark season at Swensen’s, with an exclusive Baby Shark Pop Up Meal Box for kids. Choose from six main dishes ranging from fish, chicken and omelette to pasta and wraps. Each comes with a side of Corn in Cup or honey fruit yoghurt, and a drink (ice Milo, soft drink, apple juice or orange juice).

$10.90 at Swensen’s, till 11 November 2024.

Kids Eat Free!

Kids eat free across various Creative Eateries’ restaurants this September school holidays! At Bangkok Jam, Suki Suki Hot Pot, and Suki-ya, kids dine free with every paying adult. Over at Rocku Japanese Charcoal Grill and Tajimaya Yakiniku, one child enjoys a free kids’ meal with every two paying adults. And if you purchase a main course at Barossa Steak & Grill, Siam Kitchen, Tanglin Cookhouse, Typhoon Taiwanese Cafe, and Vineyard, your little one gets a free kids’ meal! Prefer to dine at home? Get a 10% discount on tingkat orders with a minimum spend of $60 when you use the promo code “schoolsout” at Shiok Healthy Tingkat.

31 Aug to 8 Sept. Proof of age (5-10 years) may be required. Other terms and conditions may apply.

HAVE A STAYCAY

“Where Dreams Begin” at Hilton Singapore Orchard

Image credit: Hilton Singapore Orchard

Create new and meaningful memories with this magical family-friendly stay in Orchard Road. A curated collection of dream-inspired experiences crafted especially for young dreamers include a wooden kids’ keycard, and a Dream Backpack filled with goodies for little ones to take home after their stay. Think upcycled plushies made from pre-loved banquet tablecloths, a Kids Activity Book by Piqolo Kids, and even an AR experience.

Image credit: Hilton Singapore Orchard

Kids are also welcome to try art jamming, create their own pizzas, and take part in workshops where they can design their own chocolate bars or upcycle fabrics into coasters. To send them to the land of nod after all that activity, there’s the hotel’s Dream Ritual which includes a soothing Sleep Mist Spray and a comforting starry Night Light with Bluetooth Speaker and lullabies to soothe little ones to sweet dreams.

Get more details and make your reservations here.

(See also: 11 Learning Holidays that Go Beyond what Textbooks can Teach)

Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventures at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

With a new mascot, Leo the Lion, and a refreshed Ritz Kids Night Safari experience for children aged four to 12 years, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is turning staycays into must-stays! Little ones can look forward to a newly designed tent and eco-friendly ‘camping accessories’ including a portable USB rechargeable lantern and a colourful felt toy ‘campfire’.

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With personalised check-in, a welcome kit with a colouring book, an activity book, and a discovery map to collect stamps and redeem free ice cream, there’s lots for little ones to love, including a brand new Ritz Kids playroom filled with books, games and activities. Set up in the guest room or suite, the Ritz Kids Night Safari Adventures room package requires a two-day advanced reservation, and includes daily breakfast for two adults and two children (12 years and below), in addition to an edible amenity, and Ritz Kids toiletries.

From SGD 780 per night, with an advanced reservation of two days required. Daily breakfast for two adults and two children (12 years and below) is included. Book your stay here.

SAVE THE DATE

Paw Patrol Live: 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 from a mysterious cavern. There, they discover a secret pirate treasure map and set out to find the treasure before Mayor Humdinger finds it first. The PAW Patrol will need all paws on deck for this pirate adventure; who’s ready to join them?

12 to 15 Dec, various timings, at Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands. Get tickets and more details here.

The Wizard of Oz

A cyclone transports Dorothy from Yishun to the magical land of Oz, she must find her way back home. Helping her along the way are a Hokkien-speaking Scarecrow, a Tin Man with a big axe (and even bigger vocabulary), and a sensitive, crochet-loving Lion. Click your ruby heels and go down the yellow brick road in this reimagining of the beloved children’s book, a joyous new musical by Wild Rice that promises to be fabulous fun for the whole family!

From 14 November 2024. Get tickets and more details here.

Featured image: Hilton Singapore Orchard

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September 2024: Eat, Play, Shop and More for Families in Singapore This Month