Weekend Picks: 18 – 19 Mar

Cap off the term break with a big hurrah before heading back to school! See dinosaurs in the park, catch an action-packed superhero movie under the stars, immersed in classical music, enjoy fun activities at the mall or a fair. Hurry, there’s loads to do!

1. SmartKids Asia 2017

17 to 19 Mar, 10 am to 9 pm

Singapore Expo Hall 6

Asia’s largest education kids’ fair returns with new fun activities, contests and useful workshops for parents. Kids can take part in a storymaker camp, colouring and art contests, catch popular characters in live shows and more!

2. Dinosaurs at Dusk: the Origins of Flight

Till 19 Mar

Omni Theatre

Join Lucy and her father in this exhilarating show, as they journey through various prehistoric periods in search of the dinosaurs that gave rise to today’s birds. More info.

3. Enter the Fantastical World of Aesop’s Fables

Till 2 April, 12 pm to 8 pm

The Centrepoint

Experience Aesop’s classic tales in all new ways! Watch them come to life in a stage show, have fun at an interactive story wall or take part in themed craft activities. Learn more.

4. SSO Concerts for Children: Jason’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

18 to 19 Mar, 2 pm & 4 pm

Victoria Concert Hall

Let the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s Associate Conductor, Jason Lai, bring you on a fun musical escapade and discover the many instruments and musicians that make up an orchestra. Find out more.

5. A Botanic Gardens Movie Series: X-Men Apocalypse

18 Mar, 7:30 pm to 10 pm

Eco Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens

Pack your popcorn, soda and picnic mat and settle down under the stars to enjoy this blockbuster superhero movie, based on Marvel Comics’ X-Men. With a star-studded cast, incredible special effects and pow-wow action sequences, it’s a thrill ride for young and old.

6. Family Time Precious Time

18 Mar, 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Enabling Village

Enjoy family activities and show your support for people with disabilities at this community carnival. You can borrow books from the mobile library, catch a funny movie, have fun in bouncy castles and more. Details.

7. POPULAR Exclusive Sale @ Bras Basah Complex

Till 19 Mar, 10 am to 9 pm

POP @ Central

Enjoy a buy-1-get-1-free deal on over 5,000 titles at this big sale. There are also other great promotions in store for gadgets, stationery and textbooks. More info.

8. The Wonderful World of Disney on Ice

15 to 19 Mar

Singapore Indoor Stadium

Enter the magic world of your favourite Disney characters and stories, as Mickey and co. take to the rink to entertain and enthrall in this dazzling show. Learn more.

9. Children’s Festival – Dye-nosaur Gardens

Till 2 April, 10 am to 9 pm

Gardens by the Bay

Catch colourful, life-sized dinosaurs at the Supertree Grove, and let your imagination transport you to their prehistoric habitat. There are also performances, workshops, carnival rides and more to look forward to.