Families For Life | My Family Weekend 2020
Families for Life’s annual My Family Weekend is back, kicking off the upcoming September school holidays with a special weekend on Facebook Live for the whole family to enjoy!
Running from 4 September, Friday to 6 September, Sunday, we have lined up a weekend of Family Fun and Laughter Nights #FFLNights Facebook Live for the whole family to enjoy and play games together online.
Happening each night live from 8pm to 9.30pm on Families for Life Facebook page @familiesforlife.sg, play as a family in various thematic trivia quizzes with our host Shannon and stand to win* limited edition FFL NETSFlashPay card sets.
Look out for secret codes given out throughout each session and you might be one of 3 lucky participants to win the grand prize* of a staycation at Marina Bay Sands each night!
Follow us on our Facebook @familiesforlife.sg and Instagram @familiesforlife for more contests and chances to win* a staycation at Marina Bay Sands too!
*Terms and Conditions apply
Programme Highlights
Friday, 4 Sep 2020
It's all about Food on Friday 4 Sep 2020!
Guess the name of the dish or food-related items and the fastest finger to type in the correct answer on the FB Live session wins!
Enjoy the hits from 53A as they entertain us with popular tunes for the whole family.
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53A is one of Singapore’s most prominent cover bands featuring a dynamic young crew of talented and versatile music performers from diverse backgrounds, all of whom are well-tenured in the local ‘live’ music scene. Band Members Sara Wee and Bani Hidir will be belting out acoustic hits. |
Saturday, 5 Sep 2020
We are going to the Movies on Saturday 5 Sep 2020!
How well do you know the quotes from the blockbuster movies? Join in the trivia quizzes based on movies.
Join the dynamic duo Jack & Rai in a fun and relaxing evening with music we all love.
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Starting off as solo acoustic musicians more than a decade ago, Jack & Rai came together in 2002 to form an acoustic duo with a chemistry that borders telepathic. Their easy-going and engaging natures makes any audience feel right at home when watching them. The duo earned themselves Elle Magazine's Musician's of the Year in 2009, as well as M:Idea Youth Choice's 'Band I Wanna throw myself at' in 2010 and 2011. As always, they look forward to spreading more love and music in the years to come. |
Sunday, 6 Sep 2020
Ending off the week with Music on Sunday 6 Sep 2020!
Complete the lyrics, guess the songs title and win prizes!
Chillax with ShiLi and Adi and groove along as a family to your favourite songs.
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Known for fresh piano arrangements, smooth vocal harmony and unmistakable chemistry, ShiLi & Adi has emerged as one of the top vocal duo in the industry. They are most well-known for being the only local act who was invited to join the stellar international line-up of artists at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix for four consecutive years from 2012 to 2015, on top of other major sporting events such as WTA Finals and Rugby 7. |
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Take part in our contests on Facebook @familiesforlife.sg and Instagram @familiesforlife for more contests and chances to win a staycation package at Marina Bay Sands!
Facebook Contest
🎁 Giveaway Alert! 🎁
Have you been working from home (WFH) over the past few months? How has WFH changed or enhanced the way you spend time with your family? 🤔
In celebration of My Family Weekend 2020 on 4-6 Sep, share your WFH family experience and tips with us, and one lucky person will stand to win a Marina Bay Sands staycation voucher! 🥳
Here's what you'll need to do:
1) Share how WFH has changed or enhanced the way you spend time with your family, what you've learned from being able to enjoy more quality family time or any tips on enjoying time together as a family, in the comments section of the Facebook contest post here.
2) Tag 2 friends in your entry to spread the news, and add the hashtag #FFLMyFamilyWeekend
Entry submission closes Wednesday, 9 Sep 2020, 2359hrs. Terms and Conditions apply
Remember to like 👍🏼 and follow the FFL Facebook page and set your Facebook profile to public. Keep an eye out for more lucky draws during #FFLNights on 4-6 Sep! 🙌🏼
Instagram Contest
🎁 Giveaway Alert! 🎁
Want to win a Marina Bay Sands staycation voucher for a special member of your family? 🤗 In celebration of the upcoming #FFLMyFamilyWeekend 2020 on 4-6 Sep, we'd like to hear about how a family member in your life has been your pillar of support over the past few months during this pandemic. One lucky participant will stand a chance to win the staycation voucher! 🥳
Here's what you'll need to do:
1) In the comments section of the Instagram contest post here, nominate a family member by telling us how they've helped you out the most over the past few months. Feel free to add in a story to support your points!
2) Tag 2 friends in your entry to spread the news, and add the hashtag #FFLMyFamilyWeekend
Entry submission closes 9 Sep 2020, 2359hrs. Terms and Conditions apply
Remember to follow our FFL Instagram account, set your Instagram profile to public. Keep an eye out for more lucky draws during #FFLNights on 4-6 Sep, happening live on our Facebook page! 🙌🏼
Family Fun Workshops by Family Central | |
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Date | Sat 5 Sep 2020 |
Time | 10am - 11.30am |
Venue | Online via Zoom* |
Price | $12 per parent-child / Spouse / Sibling pair |
Event Description | Baking is love made edible.Bond with your child, spouse or sibling over some chocolate-covered sweet potato delicacies via an online demonstration by an experienced trainer, and pick up useful tips on family bonding in our talk right after the baking session. All you need are some ingredients, a working Wi-Fi connection and your loved one alongside you! . |
Family Fun Workshops by Family Central | |
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Date | Sat 5 Sep 2020 |
Time | 5pm - 6.30pm |
Venue | Online via Zoom* |
Price | $12 per parent-child pair |
Event Description | Create beautiful Nagomi artwork with your partner or child using only pastels, your fingers and a little imagination. Afterwards, sit back and learn how to strengthen family relationships through creating sharing memories. Make your Saturday evening a fun one! |
Fun Programmes for Parents and Kids by National Library Board | |
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FUN WITH TECH: Coding Adventure | |
Date | Sat 5 Sep 2020 |
Time | 10am - 11am |
Venue | Online via Zoom |
Price | Free. Register online |
Event Description | Participants will:
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TECH@PLAY: Cybersmarties Superheroes | |
Date | Sat 5 Sep 2020 |
Time | 4.30pm - 5.30pm |
Venue | Online |
Price | Free. Register online |
Event Description | Children will be introduced to different characters as elements of being a superhero digital citizen. Participants will learn how an individual's thinking and behaviour impacts the digital world through song, stories, and games. (for parents and children aged 5 – 9 years old) |
FUN WITH TECH: Make Music with Coding! | |
Date | Sun 6 Sep 2020 |
Time | 10am - 11am |
Venue | Online |
Price | Free. Register online |
Event Description | Making music involves counting, spelling or remembering a sequence of events, repetition, looping, expression and joy. Through this Music Code workshop, children will explore making music creatively using code. (for children aged 6-10 years old) |
FUN WITH TECH: Building Robot, Building Skills and Ready, Set, Robot Race | |
Date | Sun 6 Sep 2020 |
Time | 3pm - 4.30pm |
Venue | Online |
Price | Free. Register online |
Event Description | Description of programme Participants will learn about how a tiny computer in the remote control can tell a robot what to do, and how the robot uses sensors to detect light, motion and colours. There will be a discussion on coding and computer programming languages. (for children aged 7-9 years old) |
Family Friendly Activities at Keppel Centre for Art Education at National Gallery Singapore | |
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Date | 4 - 6 Sep 2020 |
Time | Various Timings |
Venue | National Gallery Singapore |
Price | Free, on a first-come-first-serve basis |
Event Description | Join in the various activities at Keppel Centre for Art Education at National Gallery Singapore over and have a fun time as a family at these activities. |
#StoryMeTime Contest by Mendaki | |
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Date | Contest ends on Sun 6 Sep 2020 |
Time | Whole day |
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Price | Contest details here |
Event Description | Hey families! It's time to show us your creative storytelling skills! Upload a video of yourselves telling a story according to the theme "Stories of Nature" or "Stories of Resilience" and stand a chance to win PRIZES! Don't forget to tag MENDAKI Singapore (@mendakisg) AND hashtag #StoryMeTime! Submit your storytelling videos by 6 September. Let's get creative! 🤩 Terms & Conditions apply |
Parenting Seminar for Parents with Secondary School Children | |
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Date | Sat 5 Sep 2020 |
Time | 10am - 11am |
Venue | Online Webinar |
Price | Free registration. Register online |
Event Description | Triple P Level 2 seminars are designed to provide an introduction to the principles of positive parenting and are packed with simple ideas to help make raising teens easier. It is a 3 part-series where parents are highly encouraged to attend all 3 seminars. What is Triple P? The Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) is a parenting and family support strategy designed to prevent behavioural and emotional problems in teens. What does it offer? Simple and practical strategies to help you confidently manage your teen’s behaviour, prevent problems developing and build strong, healthy relationships. Webinar Seminar 2 is on 10 Oct 2020, 10am-11am. Webinar Seminar 3 is on 31 Oct 2020, 10am-11am Find out more about the webinar seminars here. |