The 1st quarter of 2023 has passed and let's continue to create family fun for the next 3, starting with April!
Its a long weekend and there are many Easter events happening across the island (but many have sold out). If you need more ideas, here's a list of family fun things to do, including free dance workshops, an amazing race in the wild, and more!
As always, this is just a compilation of our weekly 5 ideas, if you need more ideas for family fun, do head over to our weekly updated list of weekly recommendations or join our Telegram group for the most up-to-date sharing too!
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1. Join in a da:ns focus – EveryBody Workshop
Venue: Esplanade
Dates: 8 - 23 Apr 2023
Admission: Free and paid programmes
There is no better way to fall in love with dance than to explore a new genre for yourself! Head down to the da:ns focus at the Esplanade to take part in various dance activities and workshops for ages! There will be free and paid programmes where you can take the first step to dance! So head on down to the Espalanade in April to experience dance through these engaging and experiential dance workshops, led by experienced Singapore dance instructors
2. Cold Storage + Giant Kids Run Is Back - Sign-up To Enjoy Early Bird Rates Now!
Venue: Palawan Green, Sentosa
Dates: 4 Jun 2023 (Race Day), Till 16 Apr 2023 (Early Bird Special)
Fees: Early Bird starts from $50 (Sign-up here)
Get ready for the Cold Storage + Giant Kids Run 2023! While this exciting event is not happening yet (it returns to Palawan Green, Sentosa on 4 Jun 2023 from 8 am to 11 am), but early bird promotions are ongoing till 16 April 2023 only! Grab your tickets early and be promised a day filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of activity on race day!
In fact, the Cold Storage + Giant Kids Run 2023 is not just a race but designed to be an experience for the whole family, with carnival games booths and activities for all ages happening throughout the race day!
3. Discover a Wonderland of Music, Lights and Nature at ION Orchard
Venue: ION Orchard
Dates: 7 April - 7 May 2023, Fri - Sun, 7 pm - 9.30 pm (Lightshow)
Admission: Free
Starting this weekend, get ready to step into a world of enchantment at ION Orchard's Spring Garden at ION2 till 7 May 2023! This breath-taking outdoor spring garden is the perfect backdrop for photos, with a giant waterfall that cascades over two storeys.
Families can expect a spectacular lightshow over five weekends — every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between 7:00pm and 9:30pm, with a 30-minute interval between each show. As the spectacular 8-minute visual spectacle unfolds, shoppers will be swept away by a symphony of beautiful and familiar soundtracks, mist effects, and vibrant projections, providing the perfect reason for photos and a fun-filled time for family and friends.
4. Join An Easter Activity This Week
With Good Friday on 7 Apr 2023 designated as a public holiday in Singapore, many families will be looking forward to a nice and eventful long weekend! If you have not planned anything yet, here's a list of the most egg-citing Egg Hunts, and other Bunny / Easter-themed events for your family! Unfortunately, many events have already sold out, but there are still some events with available slots!
Know of other events with slots available? Let everyone else know in the community forum!
5. Go on a Wild Wetlands Amazing Race
Venue: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Dates: 7 April, 3 June & 25 June 2023, 9 am - 11 am
Fees: $90 per parent / child pair
Join Wild Space on a station-based “amazing race” where children solve puzzles and riddles along the way this weekend! The exciting Wild Wetlands adventure encourages self-directed learning and is designed to help children explore the largest mangrove wetland in Singapore, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, and to appreciate the flora and fauna found within its ecosystem in a fun and engaging manner.
Come with your child on this exciting Wild Wetland Amazing Race aimed at bringing out the Wild Ranger in you and your child and to encourage independent thinking, problem-solving, keen observation and most importantly, teamwork!