The September holidays are here! Little Day Out has gathered a list of exciting events taking place just for the kids. So at one glance, you can take your pick and pack the family off for some fun! Simply click on the name of each event for more details.
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Kids Activities and Shows This September 2012 Holidays!
| When | What Time | What’s On | Where | Description | Recommended Ages |
| 29 Aug – 9 Sep 2012 | 1.00 pm, 4.00 pm & 7.00 pm
No shows on Tues; No 4.00 pm show on 1, 6 & 7 Sep; No 1 pm show on 3 Sep. |
Alice in Wonderland – Live Musical Show / Meet & Greet | United Square | Embark on an adventure with Alice, The Crazy Hatter, The Queen of Hearts, The Chersire Cat and the ever impatient White Rabbit in this ‘live’ musical. | All ages |
| 31 Aug – 1 Sep 2012 | 31 Aug: 3.00 pm 1 Sep: 11.00 am, 1.00 pm |
SSO Concerts for Children: Symphonic Sorcery – The Music of Harry Potter | Esplanade Concert Hall | Take a ride on Harry Potter’s flying broom, and race across the night skies to Hogwarts Academy, reliving the intrigue, magic and wonder of the first six Harry Potter stories… all on the wings of music. | 4 to 14 |
| 31 Aug – 1 Sep 2012 | 7.00 pm – 2.00 am | Night Festival | Bras Basah.Bugis precinct, Singapore’s art and heritage district. | Experience art and culture at Night Festival, a nocturnal extravaganza of spectacular aerial performances, music, dance and installation artworks. | All ages |
| 31 Aug – 2 Sep 2012 | 11.00 am – 9.00 pm | Parents World | Singapore Expo Hall 5A | With products for parents and parents-to-be, there will be booths on fashion bargains and lifestyle products for the whole family. Free admission. | All ages |
| 1 Sep 12 | 8.00 am | Nature Discovery Trail @ Jurong Lake | Science Centre Singapore | Join Science Centre Singapore’s nature guide on a nature discovery trail across Jurong Lake, Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden and Science Centre Singapore! Every first Saturday of the month. | All who can walk 4 km |
| 10.00 am – 11.00 pm | Sentosa 40th Anniversary Celebrations | Sentosa | Sentosa is marking its big 4-0 with a birthday bash on Saturday 1 September, and everyone’s invited to the Open Day celebrations! The island will be decked out with party decorations and there will be birthday treats for all island guests. | All ages | |
| 12.00 pm – 5.00 pm | Carnival of Heroes & Heroines | Jurong Regional Library | What do you think of when we say heroes and heroines? Batman or Badang? There are heroes and heroines in folktales, legends and everyday life, in all shapes and forms. Come meet these heroes and heroines at the Carnival, a celebration of reading! | All ages | |
| 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm | Plant Parts by National Parks Board | Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library | Like how each organ of our body performs specific roles, each part of a plant, such as roots, stem, leaves, flowers and fruits, has its special function. Join in this fun activity where children can ‘create’ their own plant and know their functions. | 5 to 12 | |
| 1 – 8 Sep 12 | 4.00 pm – 10.00 pm | Sentosa Buskers Festival 2012 | Sentosa | Be entertained by a mesmerizing mix of international comedy, circus and juggling acts, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! Be generous and place a token in the busker’s hat after each performance for charity! Funds raised go to Community Chest. | All ages |
| 2 Sep 12 | 6.00 pm | Tan Chin Tuan Music-For-All: SSO Classics in the Park | Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage | Come down to Botanic Gardens to join the SSO and conductor Joshua Kangming Tan as they bring you tunes such as Strauss’ Overture to Die Fledermaus, Tchaikovsky’s Marche Slave, as well as an ever familiar tune – Dick Lee’s Home. | All ages |
| 3 Sep 12 | 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm | Kickboxing for Kids | Peek-A-Boo! | Kickboxing for Kids (Free Trial) at Peek-A-Boo! this September Holidays. No charge for trial, pre-registration mandatory. Usual entry charges to Peek-A-Boo apply. | 5 and above |
| 9.30 am – 11.30 am | Robotics Camp | Peek-A-Boo! | Expose your child to the world of innovative learning through the Robotics Camp. Stir up your child’s interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through specialised practical lessons. | 5.5 to 8 | |
| 12.30 pm – 1.15 pm | Wushu for Kids | Peek-A-Boo! | Wushu for Kids (Free Trial) at Peek-A-Boo!. No charge for trial, pre-registration mandatory. Usual entry charges to Peek-A-Boo apply. | 5 and above | |
| 3 – 4 Sep 2012 | 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | September Holiday Shooting Program | 60 Yishun Avenue 4 | The workshop consists of 2 sessions, 1.5 hours each on September 3 and 4. It will be conducted by qualified coaches who will guideyour kids through a unique and memorable shooting journey. Let your kids discover their marksmanship potentials today! | 9 to 14 |
| 3 – 7 Sep 2012 | 9.30 am to 11.30 am or 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm | Five-Day September Holiday Workshop – The Jungle Book | ACT 3 Drama Academy | Well-recognised for its drama enrichment programmes for the young, ACT 3 Drama Academy presents its September Holiday Workshops based on the classic tale of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book! | 3 to 6 |
| 4 – 9 Sep 2012 | Tuesday to Friday: 11.00 am, 2:15 pm Saturday/Sunday: 11.00 am, 2:15 pm, 5.00 pm |
Hi-5 Holiday! | Grand Theater, Marina Bay Sands | Come aboard for a Hi-Seas Adventure as Hi-5 embark on the holiday of a lifetime to the most fun filled place in the world – Hi-5 Island In Hi-5’s latest stage extravaganza you go on a fantastical, magical trip full of fun, music and laughter! | All ages |
| 5 Sep 12 | 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm | Magic Squares | Programme Zone, Queenstown Public Library | If you enjoy Sudoku, wait till you learn about magic squares. Join this fun-filled session to learn about how to create a magic square. Learn also about mathematical tips and tricks to impress your friends and teachers. | 9 to 12 |
| 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm | Snow Skin Mooncake-making Workshop for Kids | Peek-A-Boo! | Snow skin mooncake-making workshop for kids. $35 per child. Accompanying adult pays $5. Includes unlimited play at Peek-A-Boo! on the day of workshop. | All ages. Children under 7 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. | |
| 6 Sep 12 | 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm | Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Mercu Learning Point | Activity Room, Geylang East Public Library | Learn about the classic story of Goldilocks, Papa bear, Mama bear and Baby bear through this interactive session. Hone your confidence in re-telling the story in front of others and make your very own bear puppet! | 4 to 7 |
| 6 – 7 Sep 12 | 4.00 pm | Alice in Wonderland Tea Party | United Square | Join in the Alice in Wonderland Tea Party at United Square. For details, contact the Customer Service Counter, L1. | All ages |
| 6 & 8 Sep 12 | 10.00 am to 12.00 pm (in English)
2.00 pm to 4.00 pm (in Malay) |
Hikayat Rimba: Tales of the Jungle | Malay Heritage Centre | Join in the storytelling sessions and learn about the adventures of Sang Kancil the mousedeer, the tale of Badang the strongman, the story of the Sisters’ Islands and many more! | All ages |
| 7 Sep 12 | 10.30 am – 11.30 am | Parent-Child Sushi Making Workshop | Sakae Sushi, TradeHub 21 | It’s time to let your children take a break from books and engage in some sushi making fun this September! Have fun as you jointly make temaki, onigiri and sushi characters. | 5 to 10 |
| 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm | I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and I’ll Blow Your House In! | Amazon Room, Ang Mo Kio Public Library | Imagine you are one of the characters in the classic tales of The Three Little Pigs and create your own character using a stick mask. Be engaged in your active imagination through the re-enactment of the classic story of The Three Little Pigs. | 5 to 8 | |
| 7 & 8 Sep 12 | 7 Sep: 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm (Hang Tuah)
8 Sep: 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm (Seniman Bujang Lapok, with English subtitles) |
Movie Nights with P. Ramlee | Malay Heritage Centre | Have a picnic under the stars at our outdoor screenings of classic Malay films starring the unforgettable P. Ramlee. Bring your friends and family along and treat yourselves to P. Ramlee’s first coloured film Hang Tuah and the comedic treats of Seniman Bujang Lapok! | All ages |
| 8 Sep 12 | 10.30 am – 11.30 am | Parent-Child Sushi Making Workshop | Sakae Sushi, TradeHub 21 | It’s time to let your children take a break from books and engage in some sushi making fun this September! Have fun as you jointly make temaki, onigiri and sushi characters. | 5 to 10 |
| 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm | Parenting Special! Developing a Happy Child through Reading by Self@Oasis | Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library | Stories have an integral role to play in the lives of our growing children. In this interactive workshop, parents will learn how to be more effective storytellers when reading to their children. Children are welcome in the workshop. | Parents with children aged 4 to 8 | |
| 9.00 am – 5.00 pm | SAFRA Timberland 40,000m Challenge (Climb for Charity!) | SAFRA Adventure Sports Centre | Come and Climb for Charity! For every 4 metres climbed, $1 will be donated to Rainbow Centre. All registered participants stand a chance to win Timberland watches in a lucky draw. | 5 and above | |
| 8 – 9 Sep 12 | 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm | NTUC Income Kite Festival Singapore 2012 presented by ACT 3 International: Grand Flying Days | The Promontory @ Marina Bay | The popular NTUC Income Kite Festival Singapore is back! At Grand Flying Days, you can expect thrilling kite performances from international kite masters, along with kite making workshops and arts performances. Bring your family and fly away! | All ages |
| 9 Sep 12 | 8.15 am – 12.00 nn | Singapore Bay Run | 1 Esplanade Drive (Flag-off at Esplanade Bridge) | The SAFRA Singapore Bay Run comprises a non-competitive 5 km Fun Run for the Family and a 800 m Father & Child Challenge. Participants will enjoy a unique route over the new Marina Bay area and historical places, and street side performances. | All ages |
| 9 Sep 12 | 1.00 pm – 6.00 pm | Date Your Grandparents | The Plaza (Level 1, National Library Building) | Spend a special afternoon together with your grandparents. Marvel at performances by seniors; view exhibitions; make crafts together; record a video at the P.S. I Love You video booth for grandparents and grandchildren! | All ages |
| More Kids Activities and Shows This September 2012 Holidays and Beyond! | |||||
| 1 – 18 Sep 2012 | Tuesdays to Thursdays: 10.00 am and 2.30 pm; Fridays and Saturdays: 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm; and Sundays: 11.00 am and 5.00 pm. | The Arabian Nights 2012 | The Singapore Airlines Theatre, LASALLE College of the Arts | From the epic adventures of ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Sinbad’ to ‘The Tale of the Hunchback’, the musical depicts a fabulous world of magic, intrigue, princesses, heroes and adventure. | 5 to 105 |
| 7 Sep – 7 Oct 2012 | 9.00 am to 11.30 pm | Lantern Festival 2012 | Chinese Garden | The Lantern Festival returns to the Chinese Garden with the theme “Fairyland”. See the Gardens decked out in lanterns, sit on carnival rides, indulge in food stalls and watch a Sichuan Acrobatic Group every night at 8pm. | All ages |
| Till 9 Sep 2012 | Tuesdays to Fridays: 8.00 pm Saturdays and Sundays: 2.00 pm & 8.00 pm |
Slava’s Snowshow | Sands Theatre | SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW is a breathtaking spectacle of beautifully crafted comic images, restoring childish wonder in people of all ages. Experience an evening of fun and enchantment with this multi award-winning international sensation. | All ages |
| 10 – 30 Sep 2012 | 10.00 am – 10.00 pm | “Cats of the World” Photo Exhibition & Saturday Purrzaar Market for cat lovers | The Arts House | “Cats of The World” Photo Exhibition is back by popular demand for the sixth year at The Arts House from 10 to 30 September 2012. Cat lovers will also love the hugely popular Saturday “Purrzaar” Market on 15 and 22 September 2012. | All ages |
| Till 30 Sep 2012 | Weekdays: 10.00 am; Saturdays: 11.00 am, 2.00 pm, 5.00 pm; Sundays: 11.00 am, 2.00 pm. | Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat | DBS Arts Centre – Home of SRT | Based on the all-time favourite book by Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat has been developed into a magically witty play by Britain’s National Theatre which will be faithfully reproduced by SRT’s The Little Company. | All ages |
| Till 30 Sep 2012 | 10.00 am – 10.00 pm | Harry Potter: The Exhibition | ArtScience Museum | From 2 June to 30 September 2012, fans can peer into the magical world of Harry Potter for the first time in Asia and get up-close to hundreds of authentic costumes and props from all eight Harry Potter films. | All ages |
| Till 30 Nov 2012 | 8.45 am – 9.45 pm | Singapore Cable Car Presents Angry Birds Adventure Atop Mount Faber | Singapore Cable Car (HarbourFront Tower Two or Mount Faber) | Hop onto a magical experience right from the moment you reach the cable car ticketing counter! Journey through an Angry Birds Adventure onboard the Singapore Cable Car with Angry Birds plush companions. | All ages |
| Till 31 Dec 2012 | Mondays: 1.00 pm to 7.00 pm Tuesdays to Sundays: 9.00 am to 7.00 pm |
Imagine Dragons | Singapore Philatelic Museum | It’s the Lunar Year of Dragons at Imagine Dragons! Through an international collection of stamps, philatelic items and interactive displays, children can go on a quest to explore the world of dragons. | 5 to 10 |
| Till 5 April 2013 | 10.00 am – 6.00 pm | Candy Unwrapped – Exhibition | Science Centre Singapore | Candy Unwrapped uncovers the surprising biology, chemistry, physiology and psychology behind the world of candy. Explore how taste and your other senses, such as sight and smell, are used by the human body to determine what tastes good! | 5 and above |
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