Looking to give your events calendar a boost, mama? Check out our roundup of the most fun for you and the kiddos over the next 7 days; it’s all here in Your Weekly Calendar!
Moonfest at Esplanade
Celebrate a meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival at the Esplanade with Moonfest, through a variety of Chinese traditional and folk programmes! Take the kiddos to watch The Magic Lantern, a children’s theatre production featuring exquisite rod and hand puppetry; join workshops in Chinese Opera and lantern-making for some family bonding fun; and catch a whole host of free performances and activities.
When: Friday, 9 September – Sunday, 11 September
Where: Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981
How much: Mix of free and ticketed events. All the deets below, mama!
Tinkerfest @ Science Centre Singapore
This September holidays, check out Tinkerfest, organised by Imagin8ors and Science Centre Singapore t0 connect little ones, parents, educators and makers as it celebrates the Joy of Learning through play, exploration and experimentation! Themed “Nurturing 21 Century Learners!”, kiddos aged 3 and up can join a wide range of activities at The Tinkering Studio, which has been carefully designed to facilitate critical thinking, imagination and creativity while integrating art, science, and technology purposefully to and build character traits. Check out the full list of awesome exhibitions and activities via the link below!
When: Saturday, 3 September – Sunday, 11 September, various showtimes
Where: Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081
How much: Mix of free and ticketed events. All the deets below, mama!
Bare Your Sole Barefoot Walkathon by Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Singapore’s annual barefoot walkathon is back again this year! Raise funds for Project HomeWorks with Champion Ambassadors, Paul Foster and Anita Kapoor, who will both be leading the walk. Register NOW mama, because registration ends on 2 September at 11:59pm!
When: Saturday, 10 September, 7:30am – 12pm (Flag off at 8am)
Where: OCBC Square (Singapore Sports Hub), 5 Stadium Drive Singapore 397631
Tippling Club hosts Four Hands Dinner
Go on a gastronomic discovery as Chef Ryan Clift of Tippling Club hosts Spanish chef Josean Alija of Nerua at Guggenheim Bilbao. Two chefs, four hands, eight signature dishes – both renowned chefs will showcase their mastery of the kitchen by preparing four signature courses each, from the menus of Nerua and Tipping Club. Expect only the best in contemporary gourmet dining, and consider a wine pairing to indulge in the ultimate wine-and-dine experience!
When: Thursday, 8 September, 7pm
Where: Tippling Club, 38 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088461
How much: $295++ for an eight-course menu, $390++ with wine pairing. RSVP at [email protected], mama!
Ceramic Guest Artist Workshop with Studio Why Not
Kick off the September holidays with this emoji-inspired ceramic workshop conducted by ceramic artist Amy Woo! Guided by Amy and fellow art facilitators at the studio, you’ll gain understanding of basic ceramic building techniques and learn how to use clay to explore the depiction of facial expressions. The completed ceramic pieces will be fired in the kiln, and the fully-formed sturdy clay piece will be available for collection in 2-3 weeks. Suitable for kids 10 and up; children aged 5 to 9 must be accompanied by a parent.
When: Saturday, 10 September, 2:30pm – 4pm
Where: Studio Why Not, 100 Turf Club Road, Singapore 287992
How much: $80 per participant/child-&-parent pair. The cost includes kiln-firing fees, clay as well as special colour paint (for ceramic use only)
Families for Life School Holiday Edition Picnic
Celebrate the school holidays and Mid-Autumn Festival as a family with a picnic organised by Families for Life at Jurong Central Park! Look out for loads of fun activities including lantern decorating, and participate in the Lantern Walkabout. Catch a screening of the movie Minions as the sun sets, and stay on for music performances, bouncy castle fun, and more!
When: Saturday, 10 September, 5pm – 9:30pm
Where: Jurong Central Park, Junction off Jalan Boon Lay & Boon Lay Way, Singapore 609961
How much: Free (excluding purchase of food and beverage on location)