Families For Life | Family Activities in October 2016
Make October a perfect ten for you and your family as you celebrate your children this Children’s Day, and engage in a month of creative expressions, artistic showcases, and more!
Families for Life Picnic: Children’s Day Edition
We’re unleashing more fun and laughter at our Children’s Day Edition Picnic! Join us for an entertaining time celenbrating Children's Day with DIY kite decoration, mini games, delish offerings by our signature Mobile Cafe, music performances and more! Don’t forget to catch the unassuming Po and gang too at the outdoor screening of “Kung Fu Panda 3”. Registration has closed but we welcome families to walk-ins to join in the activities (on a first-come-first-served basis, while stocks last).
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Date: |
Sat, 8 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
5pm - 9.30pm |
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Venue: |
The Lawn @ Marina Bay |
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Price: |
Free |
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WICKED -The Musical
With resounding critical acclaim, this Broadway stage musical uncovers the magical realm of wizardry, sorcery and unexpected friendship.
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Date: |
29 Sep - 30 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
Tue - Fri: 8pm |
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Venue: |
Grand Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands |
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Price: |
Refer to the website for the various ticket pricing options |
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Heart-A-Bear Heartival
Get ready for a fun-filled day of games, bouncy castles, Zumba session, outdoor movie screening, and more. The whole family can also look forward to an adventure of a lifetime as you embark on a journey of themed quests, such as treasure hunting, inflatable obstacle courses, and other exciting challenges!
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Date: |
Sat - Sun, 1 -2 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
8am–10pm (1 Oct) & 8am–6pm (2 Oct) |
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Venue: |
Gardens by the Bay East, 11 Rhu Cross |
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Price: |
Free |
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SPCA’s World Animal Day 2016
SPCA’s annual event with its 2016 theme, “Tails In The City”, seeks to celebrate and accentuate the importance of animals in our lives and society through many fun-filled and themed activities such as colouring art, face painting, adoption drive, and more!
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Date: |
Sat - Sun, 1-2 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
12pm - 9pm |
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Venue: |
The Cathay (External Atrium) |
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Price: |
Free |
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Octoburst! – A Children’s Festival
Esplanade’s annual event is back with delightful performances and hands-on workshops for your little ones—perfect to encourage play and family fun while immersing in a world of imagination! Check them out!
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Date: |
Fri - Sun, 7 - 9 Oct 2016 |
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Venue: |
Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay |
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Price: |
Parent & Child: $38 per pair |
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Octoburst! 2016 Parent-Child Workshop: Animate-a-Story! By Weaving Clouds
Join this fun artist-led workshop with your children to learn brainstorming and storyboarding techniques as well as animation basics to weave your story using animation.
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Date: |
Fri, 7 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
2.30pm |
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Venue: |
Esplanade Annexe Studio |
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Price: |
Parent & Child: $38 per pair |
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Octoburst! 2016 Parent-Child Workshop: Animate-a-Story! By Weaving Clouds |
Octoburst! 2016 Parent-Child Workshop: Dip & Dye by Anthony Tan
Learn the art of traditional tie-dye to customise your tote bag. Get ready for a fun time of scrunching, twisting and dipping to create vibrant patterns and effects!
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Date: |
Sat, 8 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
2.30pm |
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Venue: |
Esplanade Annexe Studio |
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Price: |
Parent & Child: $32 per pair |
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Octoburst! 2016 Parent-Child Workshop: Dip & Dye by Anthony Tan |
Octoburst! 2016 Parent-Child Workshop: Sculpt-a-Story by Composite Art & Design
Delve into the world of well-loved stories and fables as you and your children get hands-on crafty with paper sculptures of animals and nature inspired by these stories/fables.
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Date: |
Sun, 9 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
11am & 3.30pm |
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Venue: |
Esplanade Bay Room |
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Price: |
Parent & Child: $32 per pair |
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Octoburst! 2016 Parent-Child Workshop: Sculpt-a-Story by Composite Art & Design |
The Magic Paintbrush
The Magic Paintbrush, based on a well-loved Chinese folk tale, promises an entertaining time of wit, humor, music, action and puppetry that’s sure to enthral audience from ages 3 years and above. Amidst the fun and laughter, this musical treat delivers an impactful message on the value of creativity, friendship, and the dangers of power abuse.
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Date: |
Thu, 27 Oct - Sat, 12 Nov 2016 |
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Time: |
Refer to website for more details on showtimes |
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Price: |
Standard: S$32 |
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Venue: |
Drama Centre Theatre, Level 3 National Library Building |
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Charlotte's Web
Named the “the best American children’s book of the past two hundred years”, the timeless Charlotte’s Web is re-enacted in this heartwarming play of an unlikely friendship between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the barn spider.
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Date: |
Fri, 28 Oct - Sun, 11 Dec 2016 |
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Time: |
Refer to website for more details on showtimes |
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Venue: |
KC Arts Centre |
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Price: |
Refer to the website for the various ticket pricing options |
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Istana Nature Guided Walk on 29 October 2016 (Deepavali Open House)
Join in the special hourly Nature Guided Walk at the Istana during the Deepavali Open House to learn about the flora, fauna and biodiversity on the Istana grounds.
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Date: |
Sat, 29 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
10am - 4pm |
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Price: |
Check website for various fees pricing |
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Venue: |
The Istana |
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Istana Nature Guided Walk on 29 October 2016 (Deepavali Open House) |
Children Drama "Journey to the West - The Flaming Mountain" 儿童剧 "西游记之火焰山"
Join Sun Wu Kong and his ‘Journey to the West’ entourage as they battle the Bull Demon King and his greedy family to protect Monk Tang Tseng and continue with their journey.
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Date: |
Sat - Sun, 29 - 30 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
7.30pm |
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Price: |
Standard: $32 |
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Venue: |
SOTA Drama Theatre |
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Spartan Junior Race
Get your kids into the fearless Spartan spirit with this kids-only race, and watch how your brave little Spartan warriors tackle the obstacle course.
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Date: |
Sat - Sun, 29 - 30 Oct 20166 |
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Time: |
Refer to the website for the various timings |
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Price: |
$55 |
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Venue: |
Yio Chu Kang Stadium |
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Concerts in the Park
Here's a list of free concerts and musical performances you can enjoy at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage at the Singapore Botanic Gardens in the weekends of Oct.
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Event: |
International A Cappella Festival 2016 |
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Date: |
Sat, 1 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
6pm - 8pm |
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SMU Orchestra Outreach |
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Date: |
Sat, 81 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
6pm - 7pm |
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Event: |
Samba Botanica |
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Date: |
Sat, 15 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
6pm - 7.30pm |
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Singapore Armed Forces Ceremonial Band presents: Bandstand 4 |
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Date: |
Sat, 22 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
5.30pm - 7pm |
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Singapore Armed Forces Ceremonial Band presents: Bandstand 4 |
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Event: |
Oldies Come Alive |
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Date: |
Sun, 30 Oct 2016 |
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Time: |
6pm - 7pm |
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