Wednesday 27 June 2012
Singapore Band Director's Association performance at Botanic Gardens - July 28 (Sat) 5pm-7pm
Singapore Band Director's Association
Jul 28, 2012
Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Singapore Botanic Gardens
1 Cluny Road
259569
6471 7361
5pm - 7pm
Price: Free admission
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Website: http://www.sbg.org.sg/calendar/regisform.asp?ID=725
Event Selected :
Singapore Band Director's Association (Sat)
Date :
28/07/2012
Time :
5pm - 7pm
Venue :
Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Contact :
Visitor Services (6471 7361)
Content :
Please exucuse us while we update show details in early July 2012.
Children's Season 2012: Island Tunes - A Song-and-Dance Performance - July 21-22 (Sat-Sun)
Children's Season 2012: Island Tunes - A Song-and-Dance Performance
Jul 21, 2012 - Jul 22, 2012
Glass Atrium, National Museum of Singapore
93 Stamford Road
178897
6332 3659
10.15am & 1pm
Price: Free admission
Join our talented performers in this light-hearted, interactive sing-along session and dance to unique tunes inspired by Singapore's history and culture!
Island Tunes – A Song-and-Dance Performance
Closing Weekend 21 & 22 July 2012
10.15am & 1pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Glass Atrium, Level 2
Join our talented performers in this light-hearted, interactive sing-along session and dance to unique tunes inspired by Singapore’s history and culture!
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Website: http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/EventDetail.aspx?id=330&cat=5
OPEN HOUSE DAYS!
Enjoy free admission to Island Adventures on these days!
21 & 22 July 2012
10am to 6pm (Last entry at 4pm)
FREE PROGRAMMES
Island Adventures – Roving Acts
Every Saturday & Sunday
10.45am, 12.15pm & 2.15pm
Duration: 30 minutes
The Concourse & The Salon, Level 1
Join us on our adventure and meet mysterious characters from the past!
Visitors will meet and speak with characters on board the ship en route to Singapura and find out what they do when they arrive on the island. Created to be interactive and educational, the roving acts will delight people of all ages!
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Special Interactive Storytelling Sessions & Book Launch
In partnership with Preservation of Monuments Board
21 & 22 July 2012
11.30am, 1.45pm & 3pm
Duration: 30mins
Glass Atrium, Level 2
The Fearless Twins And The Magical Kaleido: A Narrow Escape
Take a ride with the coolest kids on the block, Toby and Tabitha, and their fun-loving Uncle Al. Armed with an incredible magical device, the twins swoop back in time to Singapore in 1935.
Set against the backdrop of Singapore's most awe-inspiring buildings which are national monuments today, the twins end up with an adventure they didn't bargain for, but can't escape from. Will they solve the mystery of the spinning tower clock? Can they fight off the fierce flames of a huge fire? Will they escape in time?
Come join these storytelling sessions and be thrilled by this story of courage, friendship and fantasy! Be among the first to purchase this beautifully-illustrated book at a special preview price!
Published by the Preservation of Monuments Board (PMB), this is the first ever illustrated children’s book dedicated to Singapore’s most famous landmarks.
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Island Adventure Craft Activity
21 & 22 July 2012
10am – 5pm
The Platform, Level 2
Make your own unique craft as a momento to bring home after visiting Island Adventures! Limited to the first 500 children on each day. Each child is entitled to one set of craft materials on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shine Youth Festival 2012
Youths of Singapore, are you ready for a month of sizzling hot activities? Join us at our opening event on 30 June at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. Let’s kick off the festivities with a bang! Participate in physical aptitude games, catch performances and support the competitors. Topping it off is the gala Dell-Intel Youth Concert with special guest appearances. Check out our timetable of activities!
Official Website: http://shine.nyc.sg/
Shine Youth Festival 2012 Opening Show
Time
Activities
2.00pm
Urban Sports Challenge:
Soccer Shot
Tennis Accuracy
Vortex Cannon
Hockey Maneuver
Sumo Wrestling
Gladiator
Bowling
4.00pm – 5.00pm
NEA Percussion Competition 2012
5.30pm – 6.30pm
Cosmo Youth Parade
6.30pm – 7.00pm
Official Launch of SHINE Youth Festival by our Guest of Honour!
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Party at our Dell intel Youth Concert featuring Jayesslee, Jack & Rai, and many more…
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Urban Sports Challenge
Sign up NOW to participate in an exciting range of activities at the Urban Sports Challenge during the SHINE Youth Festival Opening on 30 June 2012 at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. Participation in all activities qualifies you for a lucky draw with a chance to win exciting prizes.
How to Sign Up
Click on the following link and fill in your details.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHVNWHlOaGVoazRNUkh4aFB0VFBrU3c6MQ
Attend the festival on 30 June and register at the registration booth to receive your games passport. Participate in the games to receive a stamp and qualify for the lucky draw.
SHINE 2012 Activities
Blowup Bowling
Ignite your passion for bowling and knock down as many pins as you can. Just aim straight and let it roll!
Gladiator Jousting
Engage an opponent in a heated match and knock him off the platform with your jousting stick.
Hockey Manoeuvre
Fire up your energy and guide a hockey ball through the fiery obstacles within the time.
Soccer Accuracy Shot
Kick the soccer balls with blazing speed and accuracy to score points.
Stick Game
Standing on a platform, aim your sticks and drop them into a tube to score points.
Sumo Wrestling
A sizzling match between 2 opponents wearing sumo suits attempting to push each other outside the ring where only one will emerge from the intense heat of the competition victorious!
Tennis Accuracy
Fire 5 tennis balls into various baskets to score as many points as possible. Can you achieve the minimum score to win or burn out from the intensity of the game?
Vortex Smoke Gun
Smoke up your gun, aim and fire to shoot down the paper cups.
Disclaimer
• Participant agrees that he/she is in good physical health to participate in the activities. Upon registration, contestant acknowledges the risks and waiver of liability.
• Participants understand fully that there are risks of personal injury, illness, and possible loss of life, and risks of damage to or loss of personal property, which may result from participating in this contest.
• By participating, participants agree to these official rules, terms and conditions, and the final decisions of the judges.
• All decisions regarding disqualification of contestant(s) shall be subject to the sole discretion of the sponsors and organizers. You can be disqualified for any reason at any time.
• By joining this competition, contestants agree to the use of their name, photo, video, and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation.
• The Sponsor reserves the right to change the official rules at any time or to cancel the contest or any entrant’s participation in the contest.
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The Dell-Intel Youth Concert
Venue: Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza
Date: 30 June 2012
Time: 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm
The Dell-Intel Youth Concert
Happening from 7pm to 9pm, the Dell-Intel Youth Concert is set to get youths gyrating to the music of YouTube sensation Jayesslee, local veteran singing duo Jack and Rai, and up-and-coming local YouTube star Clarence Liew.
There are 100 tickets to Jayesslee’s Meet & Greet session up for grabs! Additionally, there are 300 priority standing tickets to be won in this free-for-all concert! Draws will be held on 26 and 27 June 2012 respectively and winners will be notified through email. So, if you’ve made your pledge, keep your fingers crossed! If you’ve not done so, what are you waiting for?
Jayesslee
This Australian duo comprising twins Janice and Sonia opened a YouTube channel back in 2008 and hasn’t looked back since. In 2010, they played their debut concert in LA and has since performed in Singapore, Washington DC, Vancouver and Malaysia. They’ve also made various television appearances throughout Asia.
Jack and Rai
Former band members of East India Company (the resident band of Wala Walas), Jack and Rai compose their own music and recently released an album titled “In Stores Now”. The dynamic duo not only keeps their audience entertained with their music, but also with their jokes.
Clarence Liew
Only 19, Clarence has quite a following on his YouTube channel – an achievement for someone who has neither been trained musically nor vocally. His folk-like vocals bring a soulful quality to his covers of popular and classic hits.
Layang Layang Fun Flying @ Marina Barrage - July 7-8 (Sat-Sun)
Layang Layang Fun Flying @ Marina Barrage
Jul 07, 2012 - Jul 08, 2012
Marina Barrage
8 Marina Gardens Drive
018951
6514 5959
10am - 6pm
Price: Free admission
On 7 and 8 Jul 2012, from 10am to 6pm, Marina Barrage will be transformed into a Mecca for kite flying lovers.
They can expect fun activities like kite making, wind gardens and fringe programmes.
We are also welcoming international kite fliers from countries like Germany, Australia, Thailand, USA, New Zealand, Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and more!
Come on down to Marina Barrage for a fun flying weekend!
Official Website: http://www.pub.gov.sg/marina/news/Pages/layanglayang.aspx
Luminance! 2012 lights up Orchard Road - June 23 to 1 July
No dream is too big to achieve if you believe in it.
‘Dreams and Aspirations’ is the theme at Luminance! 2012 – Singapore’s first light art festival for youths.
The festival will be commemorated yearly to develop aspiring artists and encourage their creativity. This visionary programme also works as a platform for local artists to express their social views through the medium of light art.
In partnership with *SCAPE and the National Youth Council (NYC), Luminance! takes place at *SCAPE this year and is also a pre-event jump start for SHINE Youth Festival 2012.
For 9 days, beginning 23 June, *SCAPE visitors can expect a rousing display of 27 brightly lighted artworks all around the youth park.
This year, participating artists include renowned sculptors Sun Yu-Li and Tan Sock Fong, 40 fresh local youth artists, two underprivileged communities and three experienced youth artists from a well-known light art festival, Fete Des Lumiere in France.
One of Luminance!’s directors, Allan Lim said he is “elated to receive so many submissions for a first year festival, and even more proud to see young adults holding such strong convictions about their dreams and aspirations.”
Many of the environmentally friendly artworks featured as part of Luminance! are made out of recycled materials.
For instance, the beautiful orchid installation made up of used milk cartons, and the a larger than life ‘Tron Cycle’ transformed from unwanted cardboard boxes are just some of the innovative pieces you might want to look out for when you’re there.
Some of the awesome artwork featured are not only pretty but are also interactive!
Check out the ‘Scream Capture’ located at *SCAPE’s level three. What’s cool about this installation is that you can enter the inverted cone-shaped contraption and scream to your heart’s content. In doing so, the ‘Scream Capture’ will light up and change colours according to your howls of frustration.
‘UP, and away!’ is another interactive feature at the festival. All you have to do is get on one of the four winged-bicycles on level four of *SCAPE and peddle as hard as you possibly can. The harder you peddle, the brighter the wings on the back of the bike will light up. It’s really quite enchanting at night!
Luminance!’s displays will light up from 7pm to 11pm nightly till 1 July. Admission is free for all.
Official Website: http://www.luminancefestival.com/
*SCAPE
2 Orchard Link
237978
6735 4044
Price: Free admission
Buy 2 standard tickets at any GV cinema and your kid (below 12 years old) gets to watch the movie at no cost!
Buy 2 standard tickets at any GV cinema and your kid (below 12 years old) gets to watch the movie at no cost!
Plus, you will receive:
- 1 FREE Inline Skating Trial Class
- $30 off SKATE WITH US Fun On Wheels Skate Camp this September and DecemberHolidays!
- $5 discount voucher off the Basic Pottery Course for 5-14 years old children OR
4-session Toddler Pottery Course for 3 to 4 years old children
- $10 Online Cash Coupon redeemable @ www.WINKtoLEARN.com
Date :
27 Jun 2012 - 28 Dec 2012
Venue :
ALL GV Cinemas
Dr Seuss' The Lorax for only $6 - Free tickets for babies and toddlers below 90cm
To let you enjoy family friendly movie with your baby, Golden Village offers you the film Dr Seuss’ The Lorax for only $6! Free tickets for babies and toddlers below 90cm.
Diaper tables with wet wipes, baby powder and baby lotion are provided in the cinema halls for your convenience!
Date :
14 Aug 2012 11:00 am - 28 Aug 2012 11:00 am
Venue :
GV Plaza, GV
Tuesday 27 March 2012
Sunday Concert at Esplanade - Apr 8 (Sun) 3pm
Beautiful Sunday: Dancing to Classics!
Date : Apr 08, 2012 (Sun), 3pm
Venue : Esplanade Concert Hall
1 Esplanade Drive 038981. Tel: 6828 8377
1 Esplanade Drive 038981. Tel: 6828 8377
Price: Free admission
Waltz, polka and tango your way to this Sunday concert, as the People’s Association Youth Chinese Orchestra perform enjoyable Western classical music with a Chinese Orchestra twist!
Be treated to arrangements of familiar melodies such as Khachaturian’s Sabre Dance, Pachelbel’s Canon in D, and Strauss’ Voices of Spring Waltz.
Official Website: http://www.esplanade.com/
Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day 2012
Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day 2012
Date : Apr 03, 2012 (Tues)
Venue : Ben & Jerry's outlets at:
Venue : Ben & Jerry's outlets at:
Vivocity, Great World City, Rochester Mall, The Cathay, United Square, Singapore Zoo & Jurong Bird Park . Singapore Zoo & Jurong Bird Park: 2pm-5pm
All others: 2pm – 8pm
Price: Free admission
Ben & Jerry's traditional annual "Free Cone Day" is here again! First introduced in 1979 as a way of saying thank you to all its loyal fans, the "Free Cone Day" has now become a popular event worldwide where everyone can enjoy a free scoop of ice-cream. Ben & Jerry’s would also like us to keep in mind that ice caps, like ice cream, are best kept frozen. So while you are in line waiting for your free cone, be sure to support WWF Earth Hour Singapore 2012 by filling up the donation pints.
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/benjerrysingapore
NESCAFE ® PAssion Movie Night at The Lawn @ Marina Bay
Date: Saturday, 31 March 2012
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Theme: Light Sustainability
Ticketing: Free Admission
PAssion Movie Night is back, this time in conjunction with I Light Marina Bay 2012. Soak yourself in glitters of eco-friendly lights at the heart of Marina Bay while watching a movie under the stars.
Here's a little more information:-
6pm - 8pm Mass Light Catcher Creation
As part of your efforts towards supporting light sustainability, take part in this exciting Mass Light Catcher Creation. Our friendly volunteers will be going around helping you and your family members with this activity.
8pm - 10pm Screening of Kungfu Panda 2 (G)
New to the PAssion Movie Night?
Just a few things to remember. Simple!
- Anyone and everyone can join us!
- It's FREE!
- Fun activities for everyone; from the movie to the stage games to the fringe activities!
- Bring along your picnic mats and baskets. Don't have the time to prepare your own picnic basket? Fret not, food & beverages will be on sale that evening.
- And that's not all! PAssion Card Members will enjoy free flow of popcorn* throughout the night. So, gather your friends, neighbours and family for a magical evening under the stars!
Proudly sponsored by PAssion Card’s partner NESCAFE®, 1st 200 Facebook Fans of BOTH PAssion Card and NESCAFE Singapore will redeem a NESCAFE® goodie bag* worth $12.
Getting there (recommended):
Raffles Place Mrt Station (Exit I ):
Bus Stop Opp The Promontory
(Beside The Sail @ Marina Bay) - Bus 97, 97e
Bus Stop Opp Lau Pa Sat - Bus NR1, NR6, 10, 10e, 57, 70, 75, 100, 107, 128, 130, 131, 162, 167, 186, 196, 196e, 700, 970
http://www.passioncard.com.sg/movieclub/event.aspx#passionmovie2
Singapore International Children’s Film Festival (June 8 – 15)
Annual Singapore International Children’s Film Festival
Date : 8 – 15 June 2012
Venue : Jacob Ballas Garden
In collaboration, for the first time, with Paperbear Productions, the Singapore Botanic Gardens is proud to bring to Singapore the sophomore edition of Big Eyes, Big Minds - Singapore International Children’s Film Festival, the popular film festival for young audiences.
A collection of 7 nature-themed & eco-friendly films, for ages 3 to 9, is paired with a guided tour of the gardens at the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.
Get to see adorable potatoes sing and dance in the rousing musical number Small Potatoes Rock or learn how a resourceful inchworm measures a robin’s tail, a flamingo’s neck, a toucan’s beak, a heron’s legs, and a nightingale’s song to keep itself from being eaten in Inch by Inch.
The festival aims to provide kids with educational, enriching and value-affirming content through film and provide families with an enjoyable and enriching cultural experience. For more information on the films, please click here. (http://bigeyesbigminds.com/prog-schedules.html)
Screenings at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden run from 8 to 15 June 2012 (except 11 June 2012). Each screening is 35 minutes and paired with a 30 minutes guided tour of the gardens. Two different guided tours are available on alternate day of screenings.
Let’s Discover Plants & Animals
Apart from plants, we often come across many animals in the Gardens, such as, birds, frogs, squirrels, butterflies, dragonflies, ants and earthworms. Be amazed by the abundant variety of animals in Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden! Learn fascinating facts about wildlife and pick up tips on respecting them in nature and our environment. You may even get up-close-and-personal with an oriental whip snake or a monitor lizard!
Pond Life Discovery
How do aquatic plants survive when they are submerged in water? What are the special characteristics that aquatic plants have which enable them float on water surface? Aquatic plants are also habitats to many animals. Discover the fascinating pond ecology and be introduced to food chains and the ecosystem. You will be amazed by the many different types of aquatic plants and animals that could be found in ponds.
Tickets are at $12.50 each and available through the festival website http://www.bigeyesbigminds.com/
*Schedule of screenings & guided tours
Saturday & Sunday (9 & 10 June 2012)
Session 1: 9:30am – 10:30am
Session 2: 10:30am – 11:30am
Session 3: 3pm – 4pm
Session 4: 4pm – 5pm
Session 5: 5pm – 6pm
Weekdays (8 June, 12 June, 13 June, 14 June & 15 June 2012)
Session 1: 10:30am – 11:30am
Session 2: 4pm – 5pm
Session 3: 5pm – 6pm
For enquiries, please contact hoots@bigeyesbigminds.com
In the event of inclement weather, guided tours will be cancelled for safety reason. The Gardens will make arrangements for alternative programmes.
Jane’s Journey – A movie Screening at Botanic Garden (14 Apr, Sat)
Jane’s Journey – A movie Screening at Botanic Garden
Date : 14 Apr 2012 (Sat), 730pm – 930pm
Venue : Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
An award winning documentary movie about the life and work of Dr Jane Goodall - world renowned primatologist, environmentalist, conservationist and UN Messenger of Peace.
In Jane's Journey, we accompany her on her travels across several continents, and recieve unprecedented access to her intense and exciting past. From her childhood home in bournemouth, England, we embark to Gombe National Park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, in Tanzania, her second home.
It’s where she began her groundbreaking research nearly half a century ago, and she still returns every year to enjoy the company of the chimpanzees that made her the internationally recognized activist so loved and deeply respected.
It’s where she began her groundbreaking research nearly half a century ago, and she still returns every year to enjoy the company of the chimpanzees that made her the internationally recognized activist so loved and deeply respected.
**This is a free-to-air outdoor movie screening with free seating.
8 Apr 2012 (Sun) - Summary of Free Activities for Family (^_^)
(1) Crossroads 2012: Contemporary Performances of Traditional Arts
Date : 8 Apr 2012 (Sun), 4pm – 6pm
Venue : Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
The word "crossroads" to most would be understood as "intersection of two or more roads" or even "a point in time where crucial decisions must be made".
"Crossroads: Contemporary Performances of Traditional Arts" is not about making a crucial decision between the two. It is about how two facets of the Arts, the Contemporary (the present) and the Traditional (the past) meet. It is about how performers interpret their traditional arts in today's context. It can also be about experimentation between Traditional Arts forms and Modernity. It could also be an experimentation between various Traditional Art forms of different cultural background to produce something commonly labelled 'Fusion'.
The concert serves as an edutainment platform where the younger generation can gain better understanding of other cultures and be encouraged to pay attention to the traditional arts of their own culture. At the same time, the concert will allow young performers to gain various kinds of experiences when performing overseas.
(2) German Handbell Choir at Jacob Ballas
Date : 8 Apr 2012 (Sun), 1030am – 12pm
Venue : Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
* Note: Location info not clear. Could be at Jacob Ballas or Botanic Garden. Do call (SBG Helpline number: 1800 4717300) before proceeding to event.
The "Shining Bells" belong to the German Handbellchoir "Handglockenchor Hüttenberg", located in Hessen, near Frankfurt. The 13 ringers are 15 to 27 years old and the younger ringers have an experience of 5 years now. The group originates from a workshop at the secondary school: "Gesamtschule Schwingbach".
Monday 5 March 2012
Places for family outings :)
Every weekend, does this question "Where do we want to go today?" pop up in your head?
Here is a list of possible places to visit, suitable for families :)
Not much pics yet... will update when have chance.
Please feel free to recommend any other places to visit :)
Or add in details on some of the locations mentioned in the list, or contribute some photos.
Park/Garden:
1) MacRitchie Reservoir- Take a stroll or jog on the boardwalks.
- Prepare some cardboard and use it to slide down the slopes (behind the cafe). Fold paper aeroplane and see how it flies down the slope.
- If you are early, take the trail to the Treetop walk. The scenary you get to see on the trail back (near golf range) is great.
- Beware of the fierce fierce monkeys. Always note to keep all plastic bags inside your bag, else the monkeys will rush up to you and snatch it away. May be good to take an umbrella with you, you never know when you gonna need it.
5) Jacob Ballas Garden
- Bring the kids to the water area for a splashing good time.
- Play around at the playground or proceed to the 2 storey slide...
- Walk around the garden, learn about plants, etc.
- It’s also a nice walk to walk from Jacob Ballas Garden to Botanic Garden
6) East coast park
- Prepare some cardboard and use it to slide down the slopes (behind the cafe). Fold paper aeroplane and see how it flies down the slope.
- If you are early, take the trail to the Treetop walk. The scenary you get to see on the trail back (near golf range) is great.
- Beware of the fierce fierce monkeys. Always note to keep all plastic bags inside your bag, else the monkeys will rush up to you and snatch it away. May be good to take an umbrella with you, you never know when you gonna need it.
2) Pierce Reservoir
- Take a stroll on the boardwalk.
- Prepare some net and pails, and do a little 'prawn fishing' ;) at the rocky area. Be careful though.
- Take nice pics near sunset time.
3) Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
- You may either take a short hike up to the top and picnic... or choose either of the trails.
- The appr 1.5 hr Kampong Trail will lead you to MacRitchie Reservoir4) Botanic Gardens
- Wonderful place to take pic. Took a lot of nice pics there.
- Let the kids climb the tree. There is one tree which is very popular with kids, you will know when you are there ;) Picnic, fly kite, ball game, jogging,
- There are performances at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage. You can check this site (http://www.sbg.org.sg/calendar/calendar.asp) monthly to check for events.
- If you are there early, you may consider walking from Botanic Garden main entrance to Jacob Ballas Garden.
5) Jacob Ballas Garden
- Bring the kids to the water area for a splashing good time.
- Play around at the playground or proceed to the 2 storey slide...
- Walk around the garden, learn about plants, etc.
- It’s also a nice walk to walk from Jacob Ballas Garden to Botanic Garden
6) East coast park
- Cycle in the 'Family-cycle' a big bicycle whereby 2 person or 4 person can peddle, with shelter over the head n area to place the bag. But it's more tiring to cycle in this. About $30 per hour for the smaller one.
- Go Cable Skiing, though this will be much more expensive than cable skiing at Batam.
- Windsurf at the Sea Sports Club
- Enjoy a good meal of satay, chicken wings and more at the hawker centre.
- Upon which, you can proceed to build sandcastle at the beach area. There are sandcastle building tools for rental (not sure if its free or at a fee, though). Its fun to see the whole family uniting together to wet the sand, moulding it, and building a masterpiece together.
7) Changi beach board walk
- Start the day with a nice meal at the nice hawker centre.
- You can either rent a bicyle or simply take a relaxing stroll on the board walk or beach. See the yachts, chalets along the way.
8) Sembawang park
- Fly kite, walk along the beach
9) Labrador Nature Reserve
- Get to see machine gun post, 6 inch quick firing canon, etc. Unfortunately, the secret tunnels are not open.
- Find out what is the Dragon Teeth’s Gate also known as Long Ya Men.)
10) Bukit Batok Nature Park
11) Pasir Ris Park Mangrove Boardwalk
12) Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
- Get to see monitor lizards, sun skink, snakes, birds, mudskipper, crabs, etc
13) Sengkang Riverside Park
- Can also find the Singapore's largest man-made wetland, the Sengkang Floating Island here as well.
14) Southern Ridges
– Marang Trail, Forest Walk, Faber Walk, Floral Walk, Henderson Waves, Hilltop Walk, Canopy Walk, Alexandra Arch
15) Lorong Halus
17) West Coast Park
- Kids will go crazy at the playground: 4 Rows of Flying Fox, Obstacles Climb, Pyramid climb with slides, etc
18) Paris Ris Park
- Kids will love the playground that is near carpark D: Flying fox, Obstacles Climbs, Spiderweb climb, etc
19) Hort Park
20) Fort Canning
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Others:
1) Marina barrage
- Fly kite, water play area, visit the exhibitions, picnic, etc
2) Pulau Ubin
- Cycling, walking, exploring Chek Jewa
3) Marina Bay Sands
- Watch 13-minutes performance of electric lights and laser effects that tell the universal tale of the journey of life with music. Its at the Event Plaza at the Promenade (outside Shoppes)
- Sunday to Thursday: 8pm & 9.30pm. Friday & Saturday: 8pm, 9.30pm & 11pm. Free admission.
- From Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2012.
- See previous blog entry: http://experiensing.blogspot.com/2012/02/wonder-full-at-mbs-till-dec-31-2012.html
4) Resort World
- Crane dance with light and water effects at the Waterfront area.
- 9pm, Daily (Unavailable on Tuesday except for School Holidays and Public Holidays). Free admission.
- From Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2012
- See previous blog entry: http://experiensing.blogspot.com/2012/02/crane-dance-at-resorts-world-sentosa.html 5) Changi Airport
- Free slide rides at T3, viewing gallery of the planes, colouring at T3
6) Ikea
7) Bottletree Village at Yishun
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Museums/ Heritage Institutions:
1) Asian Civilisation Museum
2) Peranakan Museum
3) Civil Defence Heritage Gallery (Tuesdays – Sundays, 10am – 5pm (including public holidays).Closed on Mondays)
4) Singapore Arts Museum
5) National Museum of Singapore
6) Singapore Philatelic Museum
7) Art/Science Museum (Marina Bay Sands)
8) Wan Qing Yuan (Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall)
- 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday
9) Chinatown Heritage Centre
10) Mint Museum of Toys
11) Toys Museum ($2 admission to shophouse museum at Arab Street)
12) Memories at Old Ford Factory (Tuesdays to Sundays, 9.00am to 5.00pm (9.00am to 5.30pm)
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Places to get wet:
1) Clarke Quay- Big water play area. At night, it's lit up n great for photo taking. Can go to peony jade nearby for makan or liang court for the cheap Italian pasta on 2nd floor with free flow drinks/ coffee.
2) City Square
- Water play area near macdonald
3) Tampines 1 Mall
- Rooftop with wildlife theme, covering 10,000 sq ft.See photo below
4) Nex
- Water play area and library on the same level.
5) Northpoint
6) Sembawang Shopping Centre
7) Lot One
8) Katong 112
9) Marina Barrage
10) Jurong Bird Park
11) Zoo
12) Singapore Science Centre
13) VivoCity
14) IMM
15) Jacob Ballas Garden
16) Sengkang Swimming Pool
17) Wild Wild Wet
18) Jurong East Swimming Complex
19) Pasir Ris Sports and Recreation Centre
Kids at Play at Marina Barage (Mar 10-11, Sat to Sun)
10th and 11th March 2012 (Saturday and Sunday)
Event Time: 11am to 6pm
Venue: Marina Barrage
Certain activites are for Play pass holders (tickets at $10).
Rest of activites are open for all visitors :)
From the Kidsatplay Website: http://www.kidzatplay.com.sg/
School’s out! Time for some awesome fun and entertainment for the entire family! Join us at the Marina Barrage for 2 days of mega fun as we transform the entire place into a fun-filled playground with an exciting lineup of activities and games for you and your loved ones!
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Movie Screening
Movie Screening Schedule for 10 March 2012, Saturday
1130hrs – Toy Story 3
1400hrs – How To Train Your Dragon
1600hrs – Rio
Movie Screening Schedule for 11 March 2012, Sunday
1130hrs – Kungfu Panda 2
1400hrs – UP
1600hrs – Night At The Museum 2
*Open to all event visitors.
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Mega Playground
Get the PLAY PASS and enjoy unlimited access to all the carnival and inflatable rides and game stalls. Watch out for our all day long challenges as we challenge you and your family members to scale the 10m high rocky mountain, get on the daredevil sizzler, keep yourself steady on turbulent waves and many more! Don't forget to visit our Giant Bubble Land for some awesome bubbly fun! Attractive prizes to be won!
*Open to PLAY PASS holders only.
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Art It Out Enjoy all the art fringe activities at the event! Get your favourite balloon sculpture, a pretty glitter tattoo and dabble with sand art!
*Open to all event visitors.
Artzone
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Family Fun
Participate in the ongoing family challenges! Enter the Amazing Barrage Race as a family and solve puzzles together and go green on the Eco Trail. Ice cream lovers can also look forward to participating in our exciting stage contests like the ice cream eating contest! For creative families and families with fast fingers, join us in making a balloon man and separating confused beans in the shortest possible time! If you have creative green fingers, join us in designing 101 eco bags! Attractive prizes to be awarded to winners of the day!
*Open to PLAY PASS holders only.
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Special Highlights
*Open to all event visitors.
Scoopy’s & Cream
Catch a glimpse of Asia’s First Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Maker at work as they churn out heavenly gelato. If you are lucky the ice cream cryogenics may invite you to help them out!
Daily Schedule of Demonstrations:
1230pm
430pm
Magic Show
With well over 9 years of experience in this industry, Jeremy Tan is an act that cannot be missed. With his Award winning Dove act, Juggling skills, Charisma and dexterity, he presents a Magic show like no other! One Magician, Two Hands, Thousands of Surprises!
Daily Schedule of Appearance:
1pm
Health Promotion Board
With a series of stage skits and scheduled workshops, enjoy and learn some quick tips on how to be healthy family!
“My Healthy Happy Family” by Health Promotion Board
Daily Schedule of Skits:
3pm to 330
530pm to 6pm
Hurray! There's going to be a new addition to the family!
Grandpa and Grandma are really excited that Richard and May are expecting another child.
But Grandma worries that May is not looking after herself well. Grandpa thinks that the busy couple should spend some time laying a healthy foundation for Joy, their 6 year old daughter who loves the iPhone but dislikes vegetables, and for their new baby.
Richard and May, on the other hand, don’t think it is a problem as many of their friends do likewise for their children.
Find out who knows best in “My Healthy Happy Family”.
Fun Workshops by Health Promotion Board
Daily Schedule of Workshops:
2pm – Raising a Healthy Child
4pm – Raising a Resilient Child
Venue: Gallery Lounge
The mobile library (Molly) will stopover at the barrage for the 2-day event to encourage the family and kids to read under the beautiful skyline. Both Junior Reading Ambassadors, as well as Fathers from the Reading programme will entertain you with “ live” story telling sessions on stage.
Daily Schedule of Storytelling Sessions:
230pm – Storytelling by NLB Junior Ambassadors
430pm – Storytelling by NLB Father Ambassadors
Singapore Athletics’ Association
Singapore Athletics Association has a special programme that caters to kids age 7 to 12. The aim is to incite interest and sustain kid’s motivation in athletics. The colourful sports circuit will be filled with fun and enjoyment.
Yummy Food Fair
Indulge and have a feast with the huge spread of food and snacks! And if you are a PLAY PASS holder, you get special discounts and promotions at the foodstalls! Just flash your tag!
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Kidz At Play
Purchase the daily PLAY PASS at only $10 nett and get to enjoy all-day unlimited entry to all carnival rides, inflatables fun, game stalls challenges and fringe art activities fun worth over $60! PLAY Pass holders will also be able to access our giant bubble land and join in our record-breaking event of designing 101 eco-friendly bags! What’s more, stand to take part in our grand draw and walk away with attractive prizes!
Entitlements of PLAY PASS holders:
All day unlimited access to all Carnival rides
All day unlimited access to all Inflatables
All day unlimited access to Game Stalls
All day unlimited access to Giant Bubble Land
Free participation in our Eco-Friendly Bags Design event (On a first-come-first-serve basis)
Free participation in our Amazing Race event (On a first-come-first-serve basis)
A chance to win attractive prizes in our daily grand draw
Venue: 8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951
Price: $10.00 per pass
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Getting There
Address: 8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951
Enquiry: Information Counter @ 6514 5959 (9am-9pm)
Please see the SBS & Shuttle Bus schedule
By Car/Taxi :
From East Coast Parkway (ECP) in the direction of Vivo City, take 17A exit and turn into Marina Place and Marina Boulevard before turning into Marina Mall. Drive pass Gardens by the Bay and you will see the main entrances of Marina Barrage.
From Shenton Way, take Marina Marina Boulevard next to One Marina Boulevard or Central Boulevard before turning into Marina Street which connects Marina Place and Marina Boulevard before turning into Marina Mall. Drive pass Gardens by the Bay and you will see the main entrances of Marina Barrage.
By Bus :
SBS Bus 400 or Marina Barrage Shuttle Bus Take Exit A from Marina Bay MRT Station. The bus stop is about 2 mins walk from the MRT Station.
10th and 11th March: 9.00am to 11.30 pm at 10 minute intervalsBe prepared to get creative as Artzone brings you the all time favourite Sand Art and Clay Art!
Purchase the PLAY PASS and stand be one of the lucky ones to walk away with complimentary Artzone workshops in our daily draw! Satisfy your inner movie buff and catch your favourite family classics right at the Marina Barrage! Check out our exciting lineup of movies, grab some snacks and enjoy the shows throughout the day!
Event Time: 11am to 6pm
Venue: Marina Barrage
Certain activites are for Play pass holders (tickets at $10).
Rest of activites are open for all visitors :)
From the Kidsatplay Website: http://www.kidzatplay.com.sg/
School’s out! Time for some awesome fun and entertainment for the entire family! Join us at the Marina Barrage for 2 days of mega fun as we transform the entire place into a fun-filled playground with an exciting lineup of activities and games for you and your loved ones!
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Movie Screening
Movie Screening Schedule for 10 March 2012, Saturday
1130hrs – Toy Story 3
1400hrs – How To Train Your Dragon
1600hrs – Rio
Movie Screening Schedule for 11 March 2012, Sunday
1130hrs – Kungfu Panda 2
1400hrs – UP
1600hrs – Night At The Museum 2
*Open to all event visitors.
.....................
Mega Playground
Get the PLAY PASS and enjoy unlimited access to all the carnival and inflatable rides and game stalls. Watch out for our all day long challenges as we challenge you and your family members to scale the 10m high rocky mountain, get on the daredevil sizzler, keep yourself steady on turbulent waves and many more! Don't forget to visit our Giant Bubble Land for some awesome bubbly fun! Attractive prizes to be won!
*Open to PLAY PASS holders only.
......................
Art It Out Enjoy all the art fringe activities at the event! Get your favourite balloon sculpture, a pretty glitter tattoo and dabble with sand art!
*Open to all event visitors.
Artzone
.............................
Family Fun
Participate in the ongoing family challenges! Enter the Amazing Barrage Race as a family and solve puzzles together and go green on the Eco Trail. Ice cream lovers can also look forward to participating in our exciting stage contests like the ice cream eating contest! For creative families and families with fast fingers, join us in making a balloon man and separating confused beans in the shortest possible time! If you have creative green fingers, join us in designing 101 eco bags! Attractive prizes to be awarded to winners of the day!
*Open to PLAY PASS holders only.
...................................
Special Highlights
*Open to all event visitors.
Scoopy’s & Cream
Catch a glimpse of Asia’s First Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Maker at work as they churn out heavenly gelato. If you are lucky the ice cream cryogenics may invite you to help them out!
Daily Schedule of Demonstrations:
1230pm
430pm
Magic Show
With well over 9 years of experience in this industry, Jeremy Tan is an act that cannot be missed. With his Award winning Dove act, Juggling skills, Charisma and dexterity, he presents a Magic show like no other! One Magician, Two Hands, Thousands of Surprises!
Daily Schedule of Appearance:
1pm
Health Promotion Board
With a series of stage skits and scheduled workshops, enjoy and learn some quick tips on how to be healthy family!
“My Healthy Happy Family” by Health Promotion Board
Daily Schedule of Skits:
3pm to 330
530pm to 6pm
Hurray! There's going to be a new addition to the family!
Grandpa and Grandma are really excited that Richard and May are expecting another child.
But Grandma worries that May is not looking after herself well. Grandpa thinks that the busy couple should spend some time laying a healthy foundation for Joy, their 6 year old daughter who loves the iPhone but dislikes vegetables, and for their new baby.
Richard and May, on the other hand, don’t think it is a problem as many of their friends do likewise for their children.
Find out who knows best in “My Healthy Happy Family”.
Fun Workshops by Health Promotion Board
Daily Schedule of Workshops:
2pm – Raising a Healthy Child
4pm – Raising a Resilient Child
Venue: Gallery Lounge
The mobile library (Molly) will stopover at the barrage for the 2-day event to encourage the family and kids to read under the beautiful skyline. Both Junior Reading Ambassadors, as well as Fathers from the Reading programme will entertain you with “ live” story telling sessions on stage.
Daily Schedule of Storytelling Sessions:
230pm – Storytelling by NLB Junior Ambassadors
430pm – Storytelling by NLB Father Ambassadors
Singapore Athletics’ Association
Singapore Athletics Association has a special programme that caters to kids age 7 to 12. The aim is to incite interest and sustain kid’s motivation in athletics. The colourful sports circuit will be filled with fun and enjoyment.
Yummy Food Fair
Indulge and have a feast with the huge spread of food and snacks! And if you are a PLAY PASS holder, you get special discounts and promotions at the foodstalls! Just flash your tag!
..............................
Kidz At Play
Purchase the daily PLAY PASS at only $10 nett and get to enjoy all-day unlimited entry to all carnival rides, inflatables fun, game stalls challenges and fringe art activities fun worth over $60! PLAY Pass holders will also be able to access our giant bubble land and join in our record-breaking event of designing 101 eco-friendly bags! What’s more, stand to take part in our grand draw and walk away with attractive prizes!
Entitlements of PLAY PASS holders:
All day unlimited access to all Carnival rides
All day unlimited access to all Inflatables
All day unlimited access to Game Stalls
All day unlimited access to Giant Bubble Land
Free participation in our Eco-Friendly Bags Design event (On a first-come-first-serve basis)
Free participation in our Amazing Race event (On a first-come-first-serve basis)
A chance to win attractive prizes in our daily grand draw
Venue: 8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951
Price: $10.00 per pass
..........................................................
Getting There
Address: 8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951
Enquiry: Information Counter @ 6514 5959 (9am-9pm)
Please see the SBS & Shuttle Bus schedule
By Car/Taxi :
From East Coast Parkway (ECP) in the direction of Vivo City, take 17A exit and turn into Marina Place and Marina Boulevard before turning into Marina Mall. Drive pass Gardens by the Bay and you will see the main entrances of Marina Barrage.
From Shenton Way, take Marina Marina Boulevard next to One Marina Boulevard or Central Boulevard before turning into Marina Street which connects Marina Place and Marina Boulevard before turning into Marina Mall. Drive pass Gardens by the Bay and you will see the main entrances of Marina Barrage.
By Bus :
SBS Bus 400 or Marina Barrage Shuttle Bus Take Exit A from Marina Bay MRT Station. The bus stop is about 2 mins walk from the MRT Station.
10th and 11th March: 9.00am to 11.30 pm at 10 minute intervalsBe prepared to get creative as Artzone brings you the all time favourite Sand Art and Clay Art!
Purchase the PLAY PASS and stand be one of the lucky ones to walk away with complimentary Artzone workshops in our daily draw! Satisfy your inner movie buff and catch your favourite family classics right at the Marina Barrage! Check out our exciting lineup of movies, grab some snacks and enjoy the shows throughout the day!
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