Youth Day 2018 in Singapore falls on Sunday, 1 July – which makes the following Monday, 2 July 2018 a scheduled school holiday!
We can already hear the cheers from the school kids who will be enjoying the long weekend and parents can join in the fun too with some activities taking place over the weekend. Here are some suggestions of things to do in Singapore over the weekend and how you can mark Youth Day 2018 in your own way!
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Youth Day 2018 Weekend in Singapore
Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 2018 Celebrations in the City
29 June to 1 July
Enjoy music and drama performances at National Gallery Singapore’s Padang Atrium and Singapore Courtyard as the Singapore Youth Festival 2018 heads to the city. The SYF 2018 Celebrations in the City will take place on Friday, 29 Jun, 5 pm to 7.30 pm, Saturday, 30 Jun, 1.30 pm to 5.45 pm and Sunday, 1 Jul, 2.30 pm to 6 pm.
And while at National Gallery Singapore, don’t miss the opportunity to pay a visit to the Children’s Festival: Small Big Dreamers, an exhibition inspired by Singaporean artist Lee Wen. The exhibition will also be open on Monday, 2 July.
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The Kidz Academy 2018
29 Jun to 1 July
Visit a butterfly park, experience a storyland where classics come to life and take part in activities like LEGO robotics and clay modelling at The Kidz Academy 2018. On stage, there will be performances and the Kidz Academy Talent Time too. Kids can also head to a safe cycle zone to get certified as a safe young cyclist. The Kidz Academy 2018 takes place from 29 June to 1 July at Singapore Expo Hall 6.
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Urban Treasure Hunt
1 July
Sunday, 1 July is the last chance to join an Urban Treasure Hunt conducted by Little Day Out and Hua Language Centre. Kids will get to learn Chinese idioms and then reinforce the learning through a fun parent-child activity.
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Rainforest Lumina
From 1 July
See the Singapore Zoo in a new light on a multimedia night walk. Rainforest Lumina opens on 1 July and will feature more than 10 zones where visitors will be drawn into an enchanted world around the Singapore Zoo. Take note that admission to Rainforest Lumina is ticketed separately from Singapore Zoo admission.
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Katapult Trampoline Park Youth Day Promo
2 July
Go jumping at Katapult Trampoline Park with a special promotion on Monday, 2 July for students with a valid Student Pass. Get more details here.
Kreatif Connections: Celebrating 50 Years of Indonesia-Singapore Friendship
29 June to 1 July
The Kreatif Connections festival will be held from 29 June to 1 July at the Empress Lawn and Asian Civilisations Museum. The festival aims to promote cross-cultural interactions between Singapore and Indonesia and caps off RISING 50 – the year-long celebration that commemorates 50 years of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Singapore. Festival highlights include cross-cultural performances, workshops and community batik painting.
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Krispy Kreme Youth Day Promotion
You can plan to throw a party with Krispy Kreme’s Youth Day promotion. At Great World City and Northpoint City, Krispy Kreme’s social media fans will get to enjoy 12 original glazed doughnuts for $12 on 1 July.
Get details on how to enjoy this promotion here.
Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Festival 2018
30 June & 1 July
Singapore Botanic Gardens celebrates the third anniversary of its inscription as a UNESCO Heritage Site with concerts, food trails, cooking demonstrations, exhibitions and craft workshops.
Get more details here.
