This May, there are lots of fun and exciting events and activities for the family. Start planning your family outings and weekends starting with a long weekend holiday on 1 and 2 May, Mother's Day on 8 May and the start of the month-long June holidays with our Families for Life Celebrations 2016 happening on Sunday, 29 May!
Families for Life Celebrations 2016
Families for Life will be kicking off the first in a year-long series of picnics with our Celebrations at the Civic District! Held in conjunction with Car-Free Sunday SG on 29 May 2016, come with your family and join us for a day of fun-filled activities.
There will be family friendly programming and activities throughout the day. In the morning, Get Active with Families for Life with a morning walk and breakfast picnic or Chill Out with Families for Life in the evening with a cool and relax "drive-in" movie screening and picnic.
Register now as a family! Registrants can receive a Families for Life goodie bag (per family) and get a chance at our "sure-win" lucky dip. Stand to win family staycations, premium Families for Life picnic bags, a set of special edition Families for Life NETS FlashPay cards with preloaded value and many more!
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29 May 2016 |
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Civic District, Empress Lawn |
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Treasures of the World from the British Museum
The world's finest artefacts from the British Museum in London are now at the National Museum of Singapore for you and family to explore. There are Young Explorers’ Zones in the gallery specially to engage the little ones as well as Family themed Tours on Saturdays by Friends of the Museums that you can sign up for.
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5 Dec 2015 - 29 May 2016 |
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National Museum of Singapore |
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Gardens by the Bay's Tulipmania Floral Display
The beloved "Tulipmania" returns to Gardens by the Bay! This year, trace back the history of the tulips to the ancient Ottoman Empire. Be dazzled by the colourful carpets of tulips in the Persian-inspired floral display. You can also pick up a special edition Tulipmania Garden Trail or join in the daily "ASK Me!" tours to learn more about the floral display. What's more, local senior citizens get 50% off admission tickets to the Flower Dome from 8 Apr to 22 May!
On Mother's Day, Sunday 8 May, enjoy a special vocal performance by children and mothers at Dedications to Mothers at the Flower Dome from 2pm-5pm.
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8 Apr - 22 May 2016 |
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Gardens by the Bay |
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The Rainbow Fish
I Theatre presents the hit musical based on Marcus Pfister's award winning storybook, about a Rainbow Fish, and her friends, Starfish, Small Blue, Big Violet and Little Green. Be mesmerised by the marvellously colourful puppet characters and a wonderful underwater world in this hilarious comedy that is fun for the young and old.
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26 Apr - 15 May 2016 |
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Drama Centre Theatre |
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Singapore HeritageFest 2016
Enjoy heritage fun at the 13th edition of the Singapore HeritageFest 2016. Learn about the hidden and lesser-known stories about our shared spaces and ways of life through trails, open houses and performances. Singapore’s diverse communities will share their stories and bring these valuable memories to life in celebration of our vibrant cultural heritage.
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29 Apr - 15 May 2016 |
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Various Locations |
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Istana Open House and Nature Guided Walks
The Istana opens for visitors on Sunday, 1 May. Admission to the Istana grounds is free for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents. Enjoy a variety of performances on the grounds and for an entrance fee of $2 for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents, you could tour selected function rooms in the Istana building and view a special display of gifts presented to the President and the Prime Minister. There are also guided tours of the Istana building, conducted by the Preservation of Sites and Monuments (PSM) volunteers. You can also sign up for the Nature Guided Walk by NParks for a small fee during the Open House, which will showcase the Istana’s flora, fauna and biodiversity. The guided walk is conducted hourly and starts from 10am to 4pm. Look out for signs on the Istana grounds to find out where you can register for the guided walk.
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1 May 2016 |
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Istana |
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The Illusionists
Be entertained by with all-new mind-blowing magic, stunts and acts of breath-taking wonder by seven of the world's greatest magicians in this fast-paced, wildly entertaining show which made its debut in Broadway last year.
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6 - 15 May 2016 |
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Marina Bay Sands MasterCard Theatres |
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PLAYtime! Grandpa Cherry Blossom
The popular Japanese folktale, Grandpa Cherry Blossom, a heartwarming tale of friendship and gratitude of Shiro a little dog and Grandpa that is retold in a sensory-friendly performance suitable for children 2-4 years old.
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6 - 21 May 2016 |
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Esplanade Theatre Studio |
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Rise and Shine Funaza
Bring your family down for some fun indoor sports & activities that will inspire kids to embrace an active lifestyle and a day filled with contests & activities such as the Play-Doh Challenge, Daddy & Child Look-A-Like Contest , a mini Olympian Obstacle Course and many more!
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7 May 2016 |
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Marina Square Atrium |
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Jubilee Baby Bash
A party specially organised for all the mummies and daddies of SG50 babies where parents come and celebrate their baby's milestones together.
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8 May 2016 |
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Marina Square Atrium |
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Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales
A lively theatrical performance with music and puppetry and the colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Kids from 3 and above will enjoy the performance as they are brought under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle in these terrific tales.
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13 - 15 May 2016 |
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SOTA Drama Theatre |
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Roald Dahl's The Witches
Catch Roald Dahl's award-winning story The Witches in this spellbinding production brought to life on stage. A magical, spine tingling treat for the whole family!
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14 - 29 May 2016 |
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Ulu Pandan CC Theatrette |
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Smart Parents presents Jamboree
An event for new parents and parents-to-be! Learn how to nurture a smart baby from bump to birth with the Parent Connect series of seminars or get the best deal in the latest range of babycare products.
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21 - 22 May 2016 |
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Venue: |
Suntec Convention Centre Hall 401-402 |
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ACT 3i Festival for Children
This is a theatre festival created for children to experience and enjoy a unique and memorable time with theatre. Designed for kids from 3 years old and above, there's a great line-up of theatre productions that are exploratory in nature and help stimulate the children's imagination.
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24 May - 5 Jun 2016 |
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Drama Centre |
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Asian Festival of Children’s Content
The Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) celebrates celebrates and promotes the creation and appreciation of children’s books and content, with a focus on Asian themes. From 25 to 29 May 2016, visit the AFCC Book Fair at L1 Plaza at the National Library Building to discover the latest works in children’s content, and join the Parents Forum to acquire tips on nurturing early learning and bilingualism at home, amongst other AFCC events available for the public.
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25 - 29 May 2016 |
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National Library Building |
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Esplanade presents Flipside
Offbeat, unconventional and zany — Flipside welcomes you to the lighter side of the arts! Play and discover the arts from a refreshingly different and quirky perspective, let loose and have fun with a variety of whimsical and wacky performances for all ages.
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27 May - 5 Jun 2016 |
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Esplanade Theatres on the Bay |
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Sentosa FunFest 2016
A Mega Beach Festival for some great family fun with larger-than-life inflatables, water based adventures, obstacle courses and more. There are also kids-friendly acivites such as the inflatable maze or challenge your limits in the Bungee Run or take a plunge into the bubbling Foam Pools, or simply relax and chill and enjoy a day at the beach.
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29 May - 5 Jun 2016 |
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Palawan Green, Sentosa |
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Concerts in the Parks
Pack a picnic bag, gather the family and friends and enjoy the line up of events and concerts at the Park.
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SSO Classics in the Park: Mother's Day Concert |
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8 May 2016 |
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Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage |
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Mother Knows Best : A Botanic Gardens Movie Series |
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8 May 2016 |
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Singapore Botanic Gardens, Swan Lake |
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Music Concert at Dusk - Chopin by the Lake |
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14 May 2016 |
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Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage |
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Fantastic Garden 2016 (梦幻花园2016) |
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29 May 2016 |
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Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage |
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Car-Free Sunday May 2016
Last but not least, Car Free Sunday is back in May! Happening on every last Sunday of the month, enjoy 5km of roads in the Civic District and parts of the CBD for Car-Free Sunday SG! The area will be transformed into a walkable, cyclist-friendly, and activity-filled precinct for everyone to enjoy.
And in this upcoming May's edition look out for something big and exciting coming your way from Families for Life! More will be revealed soon. Stay tuned!
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29 May 2016 |
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Central Business District and the Civic Distric |
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