Usher in the coming June school holidays with the very first Family Time Weekend from Friday, 26 May to Sunday, 28 May 2017.

As part of its ongoing effort to provide more opportunities for families to spend time and strengthen familial bonds, the Families for Life Council is organising its annual Families for Life Celebrations (FFLC) on Sunday, 28 May 2017 this year in conjunction with Car-Free Sunday SG.

This event wraps up Family Time Weekend with a lineup of fun-filled activities—so, get ready for an epic day with your family! Also check out the list of promotions and offers from merchants in support of Family Time.

Suggested Activities for Your Family 

Whether your family is into fitness, enjoys food, appreciates the arts and culture or just simply loves chilling out, there is something for everyone!

Here are our recommended activities for the different family types:


Fitness Family

Gung-ho fitness enthusiasts can kick-start their day with the Families for Life Duathlon to cycle and run on a 5km closed roads route along the Civic District. The flag-off is at 8.15am from St Andrew's Road, outside National Gallery Singapore.

Those who prefer to start the morning with a slower-paced physical activity can consider the free and easy Family Walk - 1km or 5km routes that will be flagging off at 8.30am at St Andrew's Road, outside National Gallery Singapore. Gather the family members and form the largest family contingent at the walk and stand to win dining vouchers worth up to $500! Take time to enjoy the entertainment and historical sights of the Civic District along the way.

Love sports and games? Check out the sports tryouts by ActiveSG and family workouts such as Zumba, Kpop X Fitness and Laughter Yoga at the Padang in the morning from 9am - 11am. Try your hand at the many inflatable sports and games like Basketball Hoops, Football Goals, Archery, Giant Obstacle Course, as well as challenge each other at the Shoot Out with Nerf guns, Human Foosball, giant versions of Ping Pong and Jenga.

Active children can have their share of fun on the various bouncy castles and inflatables.


Foodie Family

Picnic lovers, spread your mats on the Padang and tuck into local hawker breakfast delights such as Popiah, Vegetarian Bee Hoon and Nasi Lemak with your family at the Breakfast Picnic from 8am - 12.30pm.

Go on a shopping spree to stock up on fresh and organic produce at the Farmers’ Market.

Grab complimentary snacks and drinks at Families for Life’s signature Mobile Café and gourmet delights and cleverly pulled specialty coffee at Coffee Bandits Food Truck.

Then cap off your day at the Evening Picnic under the stars with savoury and delicious hawker delights such as Fried Hokkien Mee, Maggi Goreng and Satay from 5pm - 9pm.


Chillax Family

From 4.30pm - 9.30pm, team up with your children to decorate your family’s very own cardboard car at the “drive-in” movie screening of Despicable Me 2, and join in the Evening Picnic under the stars with games, music performances by Jack and Rai and local hawker delights to jazz up a night of fun. The Fitness, Chillax and Arts & Cultural Families are also welcomed!


Arts & Cultural Family

Create art at the Family Activities Arts & Crafts tentage at the Padang, from Hema Beads to Shrink Art, and get bring home a special momento from the Celebrations. 

Stop by Telok Ayer Street for a special xin yao 新谣 concert or Bencoolen Street for breakfast, while enjoying the cultural performances.

Treat your children to a host of arts and cultural programmes at the various museums. Catch the Children’s Biennale at the National Gallery Singapore, Children’s Season 2017 at the National Museum Singapore and Imaginarium: To the Ends of the Earth at the Singapore Art Museum.

Sign up for a leisurely and educational walk along the Heritage Trails at Civic District and Ann Siang Hill with NParks.

Reminisce the past and share memories with your children at Esplanade’s free performances at “Songs We Grew Up With”.

Or catch the eye-opening Army Open House 2017 showcase at the F1 Pit Building.

Take this opportunity at the Celebrations to learn about how you can contribute through acts of kindess and volunteering and play an active part to reach out to the disadvantaged and look out for each other at the SG Cares booth. 

People with special needs are part of our community and should have equal access to opportunities and good quality of life. The Purple Parade is a movement that supports the inclusion & celebrates the abilities of persons with special needs. Bring home exclusive Purple Parade merchandise at their Charity Drive at the Celebrations.

So, choose to spend family time and have  loads of fun on this special weekend!

Start the ball rolling on Friday, 26 May with the “Eat With Your Family Day” initiative, and end with a memorable and fantastic family time on Sunday, 28 May at Families for Life Celebrations 2017.