The Kid's Guide

The Family What's On Guide for Nov & Dec

Christmas shopping, socialising, school holidays and kids who need entertaining... OMG, what are you going to do with them?

We've put together some fab and fun ideas for all the family.

One less thing for you to worry about.

Elephant Stampede
A herd of 100 life-size brightly painted elephants will be stampeding the city streets for the Elephant Parade. Watch out!
On 19 November, Vivocity will attempt to set a world record. They want as many people as possible down there at the same time to paint elephants. So mums, dads, kids, what are you waiting for?
When: from 11 Nov 2011
Where: See Elephant Parade website for full program

Toy Story
Take the kids to the Singapore Flyer which will be transformed into a twinkling Toyland, full of toy soldiers and teddy bears. Ever seen a wintry rainforest? This wintry wonderland will be set in the Flyer's rainforest.
When: Weekends only 6-8pm, from 12 Nov 2011
Where: Singapore Flyer.

Tinsel Town
Get the kids in the Christmas spirit and head to Orchard Road, Singapore's most famous shopping street, for the annual Christmas light up, as it is transformed into Santa's back yard. For the first time, Marina Bay is having their own light up too. Don't forget your cameras!
When: from 19 Nov 2011
Where: See Your Singapore website.

Streetwise
Give your kids the chance to explore their inner artist and send them to an Up Against The Wall! - a visual adventure with Scott Walker for some street-style art fun.
When: 30 Nov 2011
Where: See Act3 international, p. 6735 9986 or email act3int@act3international.com.sg

Jingle Bells
Send the kids off to Jacobs Ballas Children's Garden Christmas workshop to learn how to decorate cookies and make a floral gift - a present for Granny maybe?
When: from 10 Dec 2011
Where: Jacobs Ballas Children's Garden, Botanic Gardens, Singapore

Camping Capers
Go camping crazy with a sleepover for the whole family with the penguins at the Bird Park or Sleep with the Beasts at the Zoo. Sleeping bags at the ready!
When: Dec 2011
Where: Jurong Bird Park or Singapore Zoo

Let's Get Physical
If it's kids' camps for sporty types you're after, then Marathon Singapore are putting on all sorts of activities for kids (and parents too).
When: first camp 12 Nov 2011
Where: Angsana Green, East Coast Park, see Marathon Singapore website for more details.

For more kids activities see our round up of shows and performance's in - Family Showtime.

The Kid's Guide   |   26 Oct 2011 at 02:02 PM

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