June Holidays 2018: Guide to the best events in Singapore for your kids

June Holidays 2018: Guide to the best kid-friendly events in Singapore

Shona Menon

25 May 2018

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ArtBox Singapore 2018
String the whole family along cause Singapore’s largest pop-up creative market is back this year. Held across two weekends, both kids and adults will be able to go wild with 400 booths from indulging in some retail therapy to feeding your tummies with yummy bites.

Date: 25 – 27 May 2018 & 1 – 3 June 2018
Time: 3pm – 11pm
Venue: Bayfront Event Space
Admission: Free

Photo: ArtBox
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Carved in Stone
Let your child’s artistic talents run wild with this beginner’s rubber stamp workshop. Together as a parent and child duo, create your own designs inspired by the intricate details of traditional Angkor temples. Guided by experienced facilitators, put your hands to work and spend the afternoon with your little one creating a masterpiece.

Date: 8 June 2018
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: Asian Civilisation Museum
Price: $20 per parent-and-chid-unit
Registration: acm.org.sg

Photo: Asian Civilisation Museum
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Make Your Own Paper Workshop
Learn the art of making handmade paper at this unique workshop. With STPI’s own paper mill, your kids will have loads of fun making organic paper with a range of materials while learning new processes and techniques.

Date: 9 June 2018
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm & 1pm – 4pm
Venue: STPI Creative Workshop & Gallery
Price: $40

Photo: STPI
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Marvel Studios: Ten Years of Heroes
Not just for the kids, any superhero fan will be squealing at the sight of this exclusive exhibition. In celebration of the epic decade of Marvel Studios, this interactive exhibition including engaging displays and installations is bound to blow the minds of all Marvel fans.

Date: 9 June – 30 September 2018
Time: 10am – 7pm
Venue: ArtScience Museum
Price: Please refer to marinabaysands.com/museums

Photo: MARVEL
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Bouncy Adventures
All parents know the trick to getting a restful sleep is by tiring out your kids - and what better way to get them excited than a massive inflatable playground? For added adventure, the kids can go on an “animal hunt” with animal springers in this bouncy heaven inspired by the mosaic playgrounds of yesteryear.

Date: 26 May – 24 June 2018
Time: 10am – 5:30pm
Venue: National Museum of Singapore
Price: Free

Photo: National Museum of Singapore
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Istana Open House
With the Istana being closed to the public for most of the year, take advantage of their open house tours during the holidays and get a personal insight to the Istana’s stately function rooms, where many prominent figures have visited. Together with your kids, take the guided tours and catch a glimpse of the amazing architecture and details of this National Monument.

Date: 15 June & 29 July 2018
Time: 9am – 3pm
Price: Please refer to the official website

Photo: Root SG
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Junior Food Scientist Workshop
Put these junior master chefs to the test by mixing science and culinary for a fun day of discovery and yummy goodies. Get your little ones thinking while getting their hands dirty by whipping up some delicious waffles.

Date: 5, 12 & 19 June 2018
Time: 10:30am – 1pm
Venue: 21 Jurong Town Hall Road
Price: $50

Photo: Science Centre Singapore
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Overnight Adventure
This is for the adventurous and crafty kids who are up for a night of discovery and games. Open to children aged between 7 and 12, this overnight stay at the Singapore Philatelic Museum will include activities like an adventure race as well as solving challenging puzzles. Sign your little one up for a once in a lifetime opportunity to snooze in the museum galleries.

Date: 12 June, 6pm – 13 June, 9am
Venue: Singapore Philatelic Museum
Price: $100 per person
Registration: Email [email protected]

Photo: Singapore Philatelic Museum

A complete guide to keep your little one entertained this June.

The long-awaited June holiday is finally approaching! And even though it’s time for your kids to relax and wind down, that doesn’t mean you can’t entertain them with some fun activities. Lucky for Singaporean mums, the Children Season Singapore 2018 coincides with the mid-year holidays, which means there are tons of activities lined up for your little one.

Don’t fret, you’ll still be able to spend quality time with your kids! Scroll through the gallery and take your pick from the plethora of workshops and even carnivals to attend as a family. Make this June holiday one to remember and keep your little one busy while creating wonderful memories.

Shona Menon

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