5 Things to do and Places to go with Kids this weekend in Singapore (15th - 21st Mar 2021)

1. Family Fun March Holidays at the National Museum

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Venue: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897
Date: 13 – 21 Mar 2021
Time: Bet. 10 am – 7 pm 
Fee: Free and Paid

This March holidays, the National Museum of Singapore has curated an array of on-site programs for kids and parents to explore together. There are activity spaces, a craft station, guided tours, food-making sessions, workshops, and even a mama shop to rekindle your childhood memories! The museum also offers online videos and craft templates to engage little ones at home. 

2. Junior Theatre: ‘Balloonacy’ Mime Comedy

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Venue: Sands Theatre, 4 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018973
Date: 13 – 21 Mar 2021
Time: 
13 Mar: 3.30 pm & 6 pm 
14 – 21 Mar: 10 am, 12.30 pm, 3 pm & 5.30 pm 
Fee: $38 (book)
Everyone regardless of age must purchase a ticket for admission
Suitable Ages: 2 – 6 years 

‘Balloonacy’, a one-performer show that combines the imaginative power of play and elements of mime, clowning and more, presents a series of comical and touching moments where the old man and the balloon explore the power of friendship and discover how, with a little imagination and acceptance, companionship is everywhere.

The story follows an old curmudgeon man celebrating his birthday alone and is interrupted by the presence of a magical red balloon that drifts into his apartment. Everything changes for him when he is forced to share his home with a lithe and lively balloon, which teases him out of his solitary funk.

3. Storytelling Series: Tikki Tikki Tembo

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Venue: Online – SISTIC Live Stream
Date: 20 – 26 Mar 2021
Time: 11 am – 11 pm 
Fee: Free

Join a Young Storyteller from The Storytelling Centre for Tikki Tikki Tembo and find out how something as silly as a name escalates two brothers’ misadventures. A long time ago in a faraway village, there lived two brothers. One’s name was short but the other’s was reeaallly long and thus, gives birth to a silly misadventure! 

4. S.E.A. Aquarium Behind The Panel

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Venue: S.E.A. Aquarium, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
Date: 3 – 31 Mar 2021
Time: 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12 pm, 2.30 pm, 3 pm, 3.30 pm & 4 pm
Fee: $20 (general admission applies)

S.E.A. Aquarium Behind The Panel allows you to peek into what it’s like behind the scenes. Discover fun facts, including how aquarists take care of marine animals in a guided tour that gives you a first-hand look at what they do. Enter the world of our dolphins, manta rays plus others and be fascinated by the insights you’ll gain into how they behave!

Do note that Behind The Panel is an add-on activity and a separate admission ticket to the S.E.A. Aquarium will be required. 

5. Gai Gai Tour: A Heritage Tour around Mount Faber

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Venue: Faber Peak, 109 Mount Faber Rd, Singapore 099203
Date: Permanent (weekends only)
Time: 10 am & 2 pm 
Fee: $20/adult | $15/child (book)
Free for children below 4 yrs

Take a guided tour around Mount Faber Park to Faber Point, the highest point on Mount Faber and get to know the story behind the mural wall and mini Merlion. Venture to the back-of-house for an exclusive tour of how the Singapore Cable Car operates and relive old memories with a re-visit to Faber Peak. Conclude your tour on a high note with a Joyride on the Singapore Cable Car.

In addition to the guided tour and round trip cable car ride on Mount Faber Line, your Gai Gai Tour tickets will also enable you to enjoy 10% off dining at Arbora Restaurant and 10% off your purchase from the Singapore Cable Car Gift Shop.