September is just around the corner and with it comes the much anticipated school break. If you are not going away for the holidays, here are some things that you and your family can do together. Better still, share our list, or search through this site’s activities and create your own list to share with friends. A shared list makes it easy to join up with other parents and get together for a fun and exciting group outing.

Attend a Festival

Nothing spells fun like a festival, and attending a festival with your family doubles the fun. So this September, get together and check out some of these events.

The Singapore International Festival of Arts

SIFA 2015This extravaganza lasts for 7 weeks of plays, musicals, theatre, dance and many other performances. However, this may be an event which you will want to attend with kids older than 7 as several performances have a minimum age requirement for attendance.

Date: 

6 August to 20 September 2015 

Website: 

https://sifa.sg

Community Garden Festival

NParks Community Garden FestivalCelebrate SG50 at the inaugural Community Garden Festival at the HortPark over the 2 weekends of the September school holiday. The event celebrates the passion and experience of Singapore's gardeners through a series of activities for the whole family. From celebratory themed show gardens to gardening workshops, talks and demonstrations to guided tours. There's even a special evening concert on 5 Sep and a movie screening on 12 Sep. Admission is free.

Date: 

5 to 6 and 12 to 13 September 2015

Website: 

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardening/community-garden-festival

Families for Life Celebrations 2015

Families for Life Celebrations 2015Get ready for some thrilling rides, heart-stopping excitement and lots of family fun! This September, Families for Life Celebrations 2015 will take place at Universal Studios Singapore (USS). In addition to free entry to USS, there will also be skits, a bouncy castle and lots of other activities. 20,000 complimentary tickets will be available in family friendly sets of 6, 8 and 10. Admission is only those who have successfully balloted for the passes.

Date: 

5 and 6 September 2015 

Website: 

http://www.familiesforlife.sg/unite-at-an-event/Pages/Families-for-Life-Celebrations-2015.aspx

Panda Party at River Safari

River Safari Panda Party 2015
Join in the birthday celebrations of Jia Jia and Kai Kai this September. Highlights include Free admission for kids 7 & 8 years old, fun panda-stic activity booths, Panda Meet & Greet, Panda Birthday Treats and Discounts. Find out more about their holiday activities at the website.

Date: 

5 to 13 September 2015

Website: 

http://pandas.riversafari.com.sg

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Celebrates

Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Celebrates 2015
Bring your whole family to the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum this September holidays to learn and have fun at the same time. They are offering a special promotion this school holidays as well as activities and a contest to win prizes.

Date: 

5 to 13 September 2015

Website: 

http://lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/nus

Sentosa FunFest 2015

Sentosa FunFest 2015Siloso beach at Sentosa will play host to a Mega Inflatable Beach Festival. Bring your swimming costumes and get ready for a splashing good time as you slide down the 10 metre tall Trippo inflatable slide, play in the bubbling Foam Pools and plunge into the Bungee Run & Dunk.

Date: 

6 to 13 September 2015

Website: 

http://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/sentosafunfest

 

Go for a Dining Experience!

Dine Out for Teen BondingDuring the September school holidays, forge a closer bond with your teen over a meal at Dine Out For Teen Bonding, a teen (age 13 to 19 years old) and parent dining event, where the pair can dine at a list of curated restaurants at a discounted dinner menu set during the school holiday week. Booking starts on 31 August 2015.

Date: 

7 to 13 September 2015

Website: 

http://dineoutfor.com

 

Go for a Run!

Take advantage of the holidays to do something active as a family. There are quite few kid-friendly fun runs and walks, so sign up and put your best foot forward.

Run and Raisin’ Run

Run & Raisin' 2015This annual charity run and carnival was started by TOUCH Young Arrows and will be held at Gardens by the Bay. Money raised at the event will go towards helping some 480 children and families under the programme. Join in the 2.5km Family Run, 5km Fun Run, 10km Competitive Run, or just come to the carnival and cheer the runners on.

Date: 

5 September 2015

Website: 

http://tyarunandraisin.com/about-us/run-and-raisin

Walk for Our Children

Walk for Our Children 2015Join the Children’s Society on a 3 km walkathon followed by a carnival and fringe activities at Palawan Beach, Sentosa.

Date: 

6 September 2015

Website: 

http://www.walkforourchildren.sg

POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2015

POSB PAssion Run for Kids 2015Run for a cause! Support the POSB PAssion Fund which reaches out to kids in our community through various initiatives such as the POSB PAssion KidsWrite Programme. Ther’s something for everyone including a family walk, kids 800m and 1.2km fun runs, and men and women’s 10km runs. A carnival and kids bazaar all add to the festive atmosphere.

Date: 

13 September 2015

Website: 

http://www.posb.com.sg/personal/promotion/run-for-kids

SAFRA Celebration Run and Ride

SAFRA Celebration Run and Ride 2015This year, to celebrate SG50 and SAF50, SAFRA’s annual run will include rides! Held at Universal Studios, the run will include unlimited rides for participants as well as other fun events.

Date: 

13 September 2015

Website: 

http://www.safra.sg/celebration

 

Celebrate the Arts

Take time out to appreciate the vibrant arts and culture scene in Singapore. Here is a list of family friendly plays, concerts and performances which you and your children will enjoy.

Roald Dahl’s George’s Marvellous Medicine

Roald Dahl's George's Marvellous MedicineRecommended for ages 3 and above, this play is based on a Roald Dahl classic about a young boy named George and the surprising changes which occur in his family after he decides to mix up a new batch of medicine for his grandmother.

Date: 

22 August to 6 September 2015

Website: 

http://www.theplayerstheatre.org

Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat

Dr Suess' The Cat in the HatThis play was developed by Britain’s National Theatre and based on the well-loved book of the same name by Dr. Seuss. Presented in Singapore by the Little Company, it will appeal to children between the ages of 2 and 6.

Date: 

26 August to 27 September 2015

Website: 

http://www.srt.com.sg/materials/186-productions/current-season/1612-the-cat-in-the-hat.html

The Cat in the Hat Holiday Drama Programme

Run by the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), this week long drama camp features activities, games and songs built around the theme of the characters from Dr. Seuss’ books such as The Cat in the Hat, Things 1 and 2, Fish as well as Sally and Dick. It culminates in a performance by your child and a visit to see the Little Company’s production of “The Cat in the Hat”.

Date: 

7 to 11 September 2015

Website: 

http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/cathdp0915

Free the Voice, Fire the Imagination - ACT 3 Drama Academy

Free the Voice Fire the Imagination Join the ACT 3 Drama Academy September school holiday workshops specially created for kids aged 2 to 9 years old inspired by Mo Willems' books where they will be led in an experiential learning journey to be expressive, creative and confident.

Date: 

6 to 13 September 2015

Website: 

http://act3international.com.sg/holiday-workshop-sept-2015-mo-williems

Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys

Dora the ExplorerJoin Nickelodeon’s cheerful character Dora in a live and interactive musical adventure. Suitable for children aged 2 and above.

Date: 

11 to 13 September 2015

Website: 

http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/dora0915

Concerts for Children: Jack and the Bean Stalk (SSO)

SSO Jack and the BeanstalkBest suited for children between the ages of 4 and 14, this concert story is based on Roald Dahl’s “Revolting Rhyme” and features actors, puppets and a 60 foot bean stalk that rises out of the stage.

Date: 

12 to 13 September 2015

Website: 

http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/child120915

Hi-5 House of Dreams

Hi-5 House of DreamsJoin the Hi-5 gang as they bring you through a musical production of song and dance in their land of dreams.

Date: 

12 to 13 September 2015

Website: 

http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/hi0915

The Way Back Home

The Way Back HomeTake your children on an inter-galactic adventure in this theatre production about a boy who find a plane in his cupboard and embarks on a journey across space.

Date: 

12 to 20 September 2015

Website: 

http://www.itheatre.org/index.php/latest/the-way-back-home

Esplanade Presents: Beautiful Sunday – Once Upon A Moon

Esplanade Beautiful Sunday Once Upon a Moon
In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Braddell Heights Chinese Orchestra performs a series of moon-themed pieces, including the pensive yet mesmeric, The Moon on High; and the joyful double dizi concerto, A Perfect Reunion on a Full Moon Night. Admission is free.

Date: 

13 September 2015

Website: 

https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/beautiful-sunday/2015/once-upon-a-moon