And here is a list of fun stuff to keep the kids busy in the holidays and beyond.
The Smurfs Meet & Greet
Be one of the first 50 shoppers from Fridays to Sundays and get your photo taken with Papa Smurf, Clumsy or Smurfette.
Date: 26 Aug - 11 Sep 2011
Time: Various Timings
Venue: Various Frasers Centrepoint Malls
For more information on meet & greet timings and venues, please visit here:
http://www.fraserscentrepointmalls.com/promo/smurfsinthemalls/schedule.html
OR you can meet the Smurfs at the following John Little Stores too!
3 Sep 2011 - Marina Square (L2) at 5.45pm
4 Sep 2011 - Jurong Point (L2) at 11.30am
Transformers Meet & Greet
Date: 3-4 & 10-11 Sep 2011
Time: 1-3pm
Venue: 3 Sep - Toys 'R' Us Suntec; 4 Sep & 11 Sep - Toys 'R' Us Vivocity; 10 Sep - Toys 'R' Us Forum
FREE
Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2011
For more information, please visit here: http://chinatownfestivals.sg/default/
Street Light-up
Date: 30 August – 25 September 2011
Time: 7pm to 12 Midnight (Sunday to Thursday); 7pm to 2am (Friday & Saturday)
Venue: Along New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, inner streets of Chinatown and Garden Bridge
Festive Street Bazaar
Date: 29 August to 12 September 2011
Time: 11am – 11pm (Sunday to Thursday); 11am -12 midnight (Friday & Saturday)
Venue: Along Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street, Sago Street and Smith Street
Mass Lantern Walk & Celebration
Date: 10 September 2011 (Saturday)
Time: 7.30pm – 10pm
Venue: Starting Point – Hong Lim Park; Ending Point – New Bridge Road (main stage in front of Lucky Chinatown)
Kite Festival 2011 - Kite Flying Days
The highlight of the NTUC Income Kite Festival 2011 - one can look forward to a festive atmosphere that is enhanced with international artistic and cultural performances from musicians and dancers; exciting kite flying demonstrations by international kite-masters from China, Thailand, Malaysia and United States, and a Food Fiesta!
Date: 3-4 Sep 2011
Time: 4pm-8pm
Venue: The Promontory @Marina Bay
Admission is FREE
For more information and programme schedule, please visit here:
http://www.act3international.com.sg/kitefest-programme.htm
Mickey & Minnie Mouse Meet & Greet
Date: 3-4 Sep 2011
Time: 3pm & 8pm
Venue: City Square Mall, L1 Atrium
FREE
Sentosa Buskers Festival 2011
The Sentosa Buskers Festival is back this September school holidays with 12 new international acts. With jugglers, puppeteers and magicians from more than five different countries, the festival promises a rewarding time to play and bond.
Date: 3-11 Sep 2011
Time: 4pm-10pm
Venue: Various locations - Imbiah Stage, Kodak Stage @Merlion, Siloso Beach & Songs of the Sea Forecourt
Event is FREE, but usual island & car fees apply.
For more information and various performances schedule, please visit here: http://buskers.sentosa.com.sg/
KEN & BARBIE @Changi Airport
Let your little ones hang out with Barbie and Ken, the coolest couple at Changi Airport this September!
Date: 3-11 September 2011
Venue: Terminal 3, Basement 2 South
3-4 Sep: Meet & Greet at 1pm & 4pm
*Spend a minimum of $10 in a single receipt on the same day to redeem a photo pass. Changi Rewards members need only spend a minimum of $5 in a single receipt. Limited to first 30 families per session per day on a first come first served basis. Photo passes will be distributed 1 hour before each session.
5-10 Sep: Dress Up Contest at 12pm-8pm with Finals on 11 Sep (Sun), 7pm.
Dress your little ones in their best outfit or choose from our wardrobe and be made up by our artist on-site. Simply spend a minimum of $10 in a single receipt to participate and stand a chance to win up to $500 worth of Changi Dollar Vouchers.
5-11 Sep: Barbie Workshops at 1pm & 4pm
Let your little ones display their creativity through a series of workshops including tiara making, jewellery making, puppet making and nail painting. Simply spend a minimum of $40 (max 2 combined same-day receipt) to sign up for a same-day workshop. Changi Rewards members need only spend a minimum of $30. Limited to first 30 families per session per day on a first come first served basis.
Moonfest - A Mid-Autumn Celebration 2011
An annual Chinese arts festival held in celebration of the mid-autumn festival, it seeks to inspire and expose audiences to the intricacies of Chinese language, arts and culture through traditional Chinese performances, workshops and talks. Featuring both ticketed and free programmes, highlights of the festival include Chinese opera, ensemble performances, puppetry, dance, lantern riddles, cross talk and the popular lantern walkabout.
Date: 6-11 Sep 2011
Time: Various Timings
Venue: The Esplanade
FREE & Ticketed programmes available.
For more information and various performances schedule, please visit here: http://www.moonfest.com.sg/2011/calendar.html
'Sweet Dreams' Play
A new interactive play, “Sweet Dreams” about a happy little girl named Lisa, whose life turned around when her parents met with an accident. Aunty May took over the care of little Lisa and her sweet dreams soon turned into nightmares as things started to change. Learn how Little Lisa overcomes her fear and problems and as a result, changes things for the better! Performed by The Necessary Stage for children aged 7–12, parents and caregivers.
Date: 7 & 8 Sep 2011
Time: 3-3.30pm
Venue: 7 Sep - Auditorium at Woodlands Regional Library; 8 Sep - Activity Zone at Jurong Regional Library
Admission is FREE.
Science Buskers Festival
Catch the Science Buskers this September at Plaza Singapura - it is Science with Style!
Date: 9-11 Sep 2011
Venue: Plaza Singapura, Front Plaza, Level 1
Time: 10am - 8pm
Sentosa Day - FREE Island Admission
Mark your calendar for 10 September 2011 to enjoy free island admission on Sentosa Day! As part of the first-ever large-scale charity initiative, Sentosa Gives, the public can enjoy free entry via the Sentosa Boardwalk and Sentosa Express from 7am to 11.59pm. This is Sentosa’s way of thanking all guests for their strong support over the years.
Date: 10 Sep 2011
Time: 7am - 11.59pm
Venue: Sentosa
Admission is FREE.
Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Parade
Programme highlights for the event includes Dragon Dance, Chinese Cultural Dance, Wushu Performance, Lantern Quizzes and Stage Games. The evening will then come to a grand closure with the Lantern Parade being led by a lighted dragon that comes to 'life'! Free lanterns will be given out to the first 100 NTUC Plus! / nEbO Plus! / Plus! Cardholders based on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Date: 11 Sep 2011
Time: 7pm
Venue: Downtown East, Event Square
Admission is FREE.
Parks Festival 2011
In conjunction with World Parks Day on 17 September 2011, come discover what our parks have to offer during the inaugural Parks Festival from 17 to 25 September 2011, and join in the free activities NParks is organising to celebrate our parks.
Date: 17-25 Sep 2011
Time: Various Timings
Venue: Various Park venues
Activities are free, unless stated.
For more information and the calender of events, please visit here:
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/parksfest/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21
HAVE FUN!!!