Weekend Picks: 9 – 10 Nov

Arts and culture buffs, get set for an all-out art attack with a slew of great programmes and events taking place in museums, in theatres, in parks and even the heartlands.

1. Arts In Your Neighbourhood November 2019

7 to 24 Nov

Various locations

Enjoy enriching and novel arts experiences without leaving the comfort of your suburb, as Arts In Your Neighbourhood brings a fantastic line-up of over 40 programmes ranging from music and theatrical performances to hands-on installations to you. Details.

2. NAC Singapore Writers Festival 2019 – SWF Playground

Till 10 Nov

Various locations

Don’t miss the last weekend to catch some literary action with the kids! Check out well-curated programmes like writing workshops for juniors, movie screenings and lively storytelling sessions. Learn more.

3. SpookyTown 2: The Masquerade Hunt

Till 9 Nov, 6:30 pm to 10 pm

KidZania Singapore

Embark on a family adventure to locate SpookyTown’s missing Mayor Fabiola and solve the mystery at KidZania Singapore! Other great programmes in store include Halloween-themed activities, a family dress-up contest and candy collecting. Find out more.

4. Gallery Children’s Biennale 2019

Till 29 Dec

National Gallery Singapore

November sees a fresh slate of programmes for kids, such as a parent-child workshop where you can create rhythms using recycled items and mini exhibits with accompanying music and craft activities.

5. Ruby’s Nutcracker

9 & 10 Nov

SOTA Studio Theatre

Based on the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker, this ballet production offers a fun and enjoyable way for kids as young as three to experience the magic of dance. Find out more.

6. Mozart 36 Evening Concerts by TTK Homegrown Series

9 Nov

Esplanade Recital Studio

Take a light-hearted musical journey to explore some of the rarely-heard sonatas composed by Mozart during his childhood in this concert presented by TTK Homegrown Series artists and students from Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Details.

7. Oddysea by Sensorium Theatre (Perth)

9 to 17 Nov

The Artground

Set in a tactile underwater wonderland, this interactive tale uses beautiful sea-themed music and visual storytelling to transport young audiences into an oceanic world of touch, tastes and smells. More info.

8. Poinsettia Wishes 2019

8 Nov to 5 Jan

Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay

Get into the festive mood early with a visit to this floral exhibition, which takes you on a tour to the wintry fairytale lands of Nordic countries. Learn more.