Get a dose of Chinese cultural delights with programmes from this year’s Huayi Festival. Theatre lovers can look forward to PLAYtime!’s latest stage offering, while parents are in for a treat with two mega learning and parenting fairs taking place this weekend.
1. Puppetry Delights
28 Feb to 4 Mar
Esplanade Waterfront Canopy
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Watch the renowned Taipei Puppet Theatre bring classic tales like Journey to the West to life through highly-skilled traditional hand puppetry in these free performances. Find out more.
2. Singapore Art Museum Toddler Art Workshops – Elements of Art
3 Mar, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
SAM at 8Q
In this popular workshop series, kids between 18 months and four years will get to explore art through sensory craft and play. A great way to boost brain development and help kids learn about the world around them. More info.
3. PLAYtime! The Dog Who Goes Woof Woof
2 to 11 Mar
Esplanade Recital Studio
Using minimal dialogue but lots of live music and puppets dressed in colourful batik, this theatre production tells the heartwarming story of friendship between a little girl and a little pooch. Details.
4. SuperKids ME! Festival
2 to 4 Mar
Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
Offering five different play zones for kids to explore, exciting activities like dance and fashion contests, a mega ball pool party and more, this fun learning festival promises non-stop entertainment for the whole family. Find out more.
5. Crosstalk Cheer
3 Mar, 3 pm, 4 pm & 5 pm
Esplanade Concourse
Enjoy the traditional art form of Chinese crosstalk as young performers trained by famous crosstalk artist, Soo Wee Seng, wow you with their quick wit and verbal repartee. Learn more.
6. SuperMOM Baby Fair
2 to 4 Mar, 11 am onwards
Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
While mum and dad shop for all kinds of kid-related products at bargain prices, little ones can look forward to a fun time with workshops, contests and entertainment at this mega baby fair. More info.
7. Drum With Us!
3 and 4 Mar, 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
Esplanade Forecourt Garden
See how youthful troupe, The Percussion Ensemble, blend traditional Chinese percussive music with other genres such as Latin samba and Western. Details.
8. All About Dogs Children’s Exhibition
Till 1 Dec, 10 am to 7 pm
No time to visit this educational exhibition about man’s best friend before the Lunar New Year? Head down now to discover more about the amazing animal that is the dog and how its many skills are used to help humans. More info.
