Head to KINEX, United Square and Velocity@Novena Square on specific dates from 18 July to 17 August to play at a recycled cardboard playground and participate in craft activities at SG60 Green Playground. This roving exhibition will be at different malls on different dates, starting with Velocity Novena Square from 18 July to 27 July.
Redicover. Reuse. Reimagine Singapore is the special theme for the festivities at UOL Mall to commemorate Singapore’s 60th birthday. Families can rediscover our nation’s identity through the lens of sustainability, creativity and community.
Highlights of the SG60 Green Playground
Fun can happen indoors at the large-scale, interactive roving exhibition made from recycled corrugated cardboard engineered up support up to 150 kg! This means even kidults can play on the see-saw, slide and pose at the mini dragon playground. Here’s what families can look forward to.
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Snakes and Ladders board
Play a game of Snakes and Ladders which traces key national milestones! This can be played with the Grandparents too given how both the board and the dice are larger than life.
Agar Agar Slide
Love Agar Agar? You might like sliding down one slice because the way down will be so smooth!
Peranakan See-Saw
This colourful see-saw is decorated with colourful Peranakan motifs. Even adults weighing below 80 kg can sit on it for a fun time of moving up and down.
Toa Payoh Dragon Playground
Made entirely from cardboard, this spot is perfect for photos and pays tribute to one of our well-loved icons in Toa Payoh.
Other playspots include building HDB blocks with colourful cardboard blocks and playing a memory game uncovering icons of Singapore.
SG60 Green Playground Schedule
Find the SG Green Playground at the following locations at the respective dates:
- 19 to 27 July, 11 am to 8 pm, Velocity@Novena Square Level 1 Wing Atrium
- 28 July to 3 August, 11 am to 8 pm, KINEX Mall Level 1 Main Atrium
- 4 to 10 August, 11 am to 8 pm, United Square Basement 1 Main Atrium
A Merlion Made from Pre-loved Uniforms
What can you make out of your child’s school uniforms they have outgrown? Local social enterprise Circular Classroom uses school uniforms for a meaningful purpose.
Find out more at Merlion Re:Stitched – a 2.5 metre-tall Merlion sculpture brought to life using patchwork “scales” made out of the fabric from unwanted school uniforms. This special activity will be available on alternate weekends from 12 pm to 4 pm. Do your part to “dress” the Merlion in this shared community artwork.
Other special crafting activities include Merlion-themed bookmarks crafted with fabric scraps.
Merlion Re:Stitched Schedule
- 19 to 20 July, 26 to 27 July 12 pm to 4 pm, Velocity@Novena Square Level 1 Wing Atrium
- 2 to 3 August, 12 pm to 4 pm, KINEX Mall Level 1 Main Atrium
- 9 to 10 August, 12 pm to 4 pm, United Square Basement 1 Main Atrium
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Crafting Area
Traditional checkered tables resembling those found at the void decks of HDB blocks are where families can come together to craft. There is also a photo wall inspired by the MRT map.
On 2 and 3 August (KINEX) and 9 and 10 August (United Square), little ones can join Frame Your Moments by TreeArt and create photo frames from recycled cardboard, or get crafty in Get Creative with Paracord, designing colourful keychains and accessories. Participate in the workshops with a minimum spend of $60 in same-day combined receipts at United Square or KINEX.
Our favourite activity was using nylon cords to knot them into a water bottle or bubble tea cup carrier. It was easy to make, with some assistance from the friendly facilitators and very functional!
Each craft takes about 30 minutes to complete.
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