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!
Vincent van Gogh at Tulipmania 2017
Now in its fifth edition, the well-loved tulip festival has transformed the Flower Dome into a floral art gallery with two of Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpieces – his self-portrait and The Starry Night – recreated with flowers. The display features over 30,000 tulips and hyacinths, comprising some 90 different varieties, from Van Gogh’s home country of the Netherlands.. Make sure to join the complimentary guided tours to find out more fascinating facts and anecdotes about the display!
When: Happening now till Sunday, 5 May 2017, 9am – 9pm daily
Where: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
How much: Admission charge to the Flower Dome applies ($8-$12 for kids, $12-$20 for adults). Local senior citizens enjoy 50% discount on their admission tickets.
Click here for more details on Tulipmania!
Hello Kitty Celebrates Easter
Have you taken the fam to the Hello Kitty Orchid Garden yet, mama? The 24-hour themed café built around the world’s most iconic feline is a must-visit for Hello Kitty lovers. Visit over the next few weeks and grab the opportunity to take photos with two 3D life-sized figurines of Hello Kitty with her delightfully cute bunny ears this Easter! For a spot of fun, little diners can enjoy colouring on an A4-sized print-out of the photo wall with an addition of Dear Daniel and Hello Kitty, with crayons provided by the café.
When: Happening now till Sunday, 23 April 2017
Where: Hello Kitty Orchid Garden Café , Singapore Changi Airport, Terminal 3 Arrival Meeting Hall Central, #01-22
How much: Free for dine-in guests
Click here for more info on the Easter festivities at Hello Kitty Orchid Garden!
FREE Workouts with Virgin Active this April!
Fancy some free workouts all month long? To celebrate the upcoming opening of its third club in Holland Village, Virgin Active will be running free workout sessions throughout the month of April on the rooftop of Raffles Holland V mall, and members of the public are welcome to sign up for free! Offering a selection of its signature and most popular group exercise classes such as Yoga, calorie burning, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout ZUU and more, all classes will be conducted outdoors. Just come in your workout best, bring a towel and bottle of water, and you’re set!
When: Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday evenings, as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings during the month of April. View the full schedule via the link below!
Where: Rooftop of Raffles Holland V mall, 118 Holland Avenue, Singapore 278997
How much: Free! Registration required via the link below.
Click here to register for the free classes!
Singapore Yacht Show 2017
You don’t have to be a yacht enthusiast to have fun at Singapore Yacht Show, mama! Besides a line-up of Asian premieres and debuts from many exhibitors, SYS 2017 will have new food outlets and a beer garden to provide a lively party atmosphere, glamorous fashion shows, supercar parades and an on-water Demonstration Platform that’ll have the kids going wild!
When: Now till Sunday, 9 April 2017
Where: ONE°15 Marina Club, 11 Cove Drive, #01-01, Sentosa Cove, Singapore 098497
How much: Tickets from $25. Get yours via the link below!
Click here to for ticket info to SYS 2017!
Cartoon Network Kids’ Animation Workshop
Calling all passionate animators! Imagination Studios will be holding a workshop for kids fronted by highly talented animator, Daniel Chong – creator and executive producer of Cartoon Network’s hit comedy, We Bare Bears. Open to all participants aged between 9 and 13, the workshop aims to introduce children to the wonderful world of animation through hands on and group sessions, teaching them how to create their very own stop animation video!
When: Saturday, April 22 2017 (registration ends on 10 April 2017)
Where: PIXEL Studios, 10 Central Exchange Green Singapore, 138649
How much: Free! Participants will be selected based on a short 50-word write-up to be submitted during registration.
More info on the Cartoon Network Animation Workshop here!
Siloso GrillFest
Mark your calendar for Siloso GrillFest, Sentosa’s inaugural BBQ festival! Held over two weekends, Siloso Beach will be transformed into a food street featuring Singapore’s longest BBQ pit. Mix and match your favourite dishes ranging from barbecued seafood, assorted meats and delectable treats, and be entertained by live music performances under the starry skies and soothing sea breeze!
When: 13 – 16 April 2017 and 21 – 23 April 2017, 6pm – 11pm
Where: Siloso Beach, Sentosa
How much: Free!