Your ultimate guide to everything fabulous and fun in Singapore

So maybe partying in the great outdoors isn't your calling. No worries, we've got your back. Welcome to part 2 of our best birthday bashes for kids! We've got play centres, pirates, pizza-making and lots more for all ages. Freezing Fun First up is a very cool party (we just had to...) at Snow City where kids can ski, slip, or slide on the snow. The snow tubes are a blast! Older ones will love this. Where: Snow City Building, 21 Jurong Town Hall, Road, Singapore 609433, p. 6560 2306 Ooh Arr, Me Hearties! Centre Stage will put on a ...read more

These days tiny tots demand big birthday parties. Whatever they wish for - pirates, ponies, balloons or bubbles, we've selected some of the best birthday parties in town. This week it's all about having fun in the fresh air. Foam Fun For a splashing birthday by the beach, head to brand new Port of Lost Wonder Kids Club in Sentosa for a pirates or princess party. We love the foam pool! Where:Port of Lost Wonder, 54 Palawan Beach Walk, Sentosa, p. 9736 8672 Horsing Around Organise a pony party at Bukit Timah Saddle Club, complete with pony rides. Oh to ...read more

Parents, mark your calendars. The Stamford American International School will open their doors for an Open House on Friday, 11 May at 9am, and we think you need to check out this top-quality learning environment. Not only will you get to see ongoing classroom activities and learn more about Stamford, you'll also have the chance to speak to Superintendent Malcom Kay - a testament to their welcoming community. And like any excellent institution, Stamford American International School has achieved many firsts in Singapore's educational field. Not only are they the first school in Singapore to offer both the International Baccalaureate* ...read more

If you're a kid, here's everything cool to add to your Bucket List for May! 1. Underwater Beauty Using black-light puppetry, Australian puppet masters introduce children to the beautiful world of the Great Barrier Reef. Dreamer in the Deep follows protagonist Dreamer and his trusty seahorse as they bravely journey underwater. Age 5+ When: Wed 30 May - Sun 3 Jun 2012, Wed-Fri, 930am, 1130am, 230pm; Sat 11am, 230pm, 5pm; Sun 11am, 230pm, tickets at $28 Where: Black Box Theatre, Goodman Arts Centre, Block M #01-53, 90 Goodman Road, Singapore 439053 2. The Wiggles The kids are definitely amped for ...read more

Waiting lists, fees, teaching methods, locations - deciding on a preschool is enough to give anyone a headache, so we've compiled a handy list for any parent out there! White Lodge Kindergartens With 8 locations across the island, this is a good place to start. White Lodge is well known for their warm, community-oriented learning environment that's very hands-on. Music, movement, literacy, and visual arts play important roles. 90% of the children are expats. We love: The staff. Friendly bunch who's always willing to accommodate. Ages: 18 months-6 (parent and child classes available for babies) Hours: 8am-330pm Fees: $864 per ...read more

Sentosa - partyland for beach babes (Tanjong Beach Club, anyone?), and now fantasy island for the kiddies. That's right, Port of Lost Wonder, Singapore's first kids' club by the beach, just opened at Palawan Beach over the weekend and we're all packed to check this place out. Some highlights include the Pirate Ship (water play area); the Hatch Patch for tiny tots to potter around with toys; Curiosity Island for kids to learn about animals, pick up gardening skills, and make friends, and the Deck, which is perfect for us adults to picnic in the sun. Swing by Port Belly ...read more

I scream, you scream We all scream for ice cream. That's because it's the annual free cone day at Ben & Jerry's! Indulge in a cone (or three) and support WWF Earth Hour Singapore by adding to their donation pints. When: Tue 3 Apr 2012, 2-8pm Where: Ben & Jerry's Singapore, Vivocity, Great World City, The Cathay, United Square, Rochester Mall, Zoo, Jurong Bird Park Sweet Surprise Have a history buff in the making? Celebrate the opening of the Peranakan Museum by creating a candy dispenser in the shape of a Peranakan shophouse, enjoy a special historical tour, and even ...read more

Down that fruit salad, Wake up Jeff, and hop in your Big Red Car ... 'cause blow me down, the Wiggles are coming to town! That's right the world's most popular children's entertainers, The Wiggles, will return to Singapore to get up close and personal with their Wiggly fans at the Grand Theater at Marina Bay Sands. Tickets for the spectacular live show on 26 and 27 May, 2012 are on sale from today. And, because we love you...We have a family pass of 4 tickets to giveaway to one lucky subscriber. All you have to do is like us ...read more

Whether you want catch a show or burn off some energy in a bike race, here is a selection of the best things on offer for families this March. Pedal Power With a carnival-like atmosphere, and activities and rides for all ages, OCBC Cycle Singapore has a true family element. Young ones can join in the Tricycle Ride for 2 to 5 year olds and there's a new Junior Challenge for 10 to 12 year olds. Registration closes 23 February. When: 2-4 March 2012 Where: F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard Walt-zing on ice Disney on Ice is coming to ...read more

Join Mickey and Minnie, not to mention The Princess and the Frog in the magical montage of Disney on Ice - 'Lets Celebrate!' show. Classic and contemporary Disney songs, an original storyline, brilliant costumes and high energy action will have you and the little ones celebrating some of the world's most popular events. From Halloween with the Disney Villains, to a Valentine's Day Royal Ball, featuring the Disney Princesses, it's one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! In a fun-packed, ice extravaganza, more than 50 characters from 16 Disney stories will take audiences on a thrilling ...read more

You need to start with 1, 2, 3 when finding the right school for your family. One school that's definitely worth considering is Stamford American International School. Here we count 5 great reasons to consider Stamford American International School: 1. Strong Academic Standards Stamford provides a truly international education offering two rigorous programs of learning; the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program integrated with the rigorous AERO standards. Stamford students get the best of both the American and international education to prepare them for wherever the future may take them. 2. Daily Mandarin & Spanish Along with developing an appreciation for multiculturalism, ...read more

Our kids were just complaining the other day that Angelina Jolie's kids got to go to LEGOLAND in Germany and it was so unfair (... blah, blah, blah). But now we can all live like the Jolie-Pitts as LEGOLAND is opening in Malaysia later this year! LEGOLAND is set to open in the last quarter of 2012 in Iskandar Malaysia. It is not going to be too far from the Tuas exit, just a 45 minute drive from the CBD of Singapore. Over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions for the theme park are currently being fabricated for Iskandar Malaysia. ...read more

Huff, puff, and blow your house down! Join Honeycombers in the classic fairy tale about the three little pigs and the big bad wolf. Presented by The Little Company, this is an endearing tale of adventure and crime! From the Olivier Award winning writers of Mary Poppins and Honk!, the time has come for the three little pigs to seek their fortunes. What will happen to them when the big bad wolf gets in their way? An original adaptation of the classic fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs teaches little ones how success can be achieved through hard work and ...read more

What do you get when you cross a mother, bespoke wedding designer and a clever chicken? Emma Laue Children. Emma first sat at her sewing machine when she was 12. She was then classically trained in fashion, and became a couturier of wedding and evening gowns. So when Emma moved to Singapore with a toddler and soon a baby girl on the way, she cleverly created a new fabulous line - Emma Laue Children. Ok - we admit it. We have secretly had her making clothes for our kids for the last year - but now everyone has the chance ...read more

One door closes, another opens - or in this case, another 'clicks' open. Sad but true, the fabulous high quality European kids toy and accessory store we all know and love - Flynnish is moving out of its Cluny Court address this month. So while we are sad to see this colourful store (that bursts fabulous products) close - there is a silver lining... Flynnish is having a massive moving out sale. With 10-50% of everything in store for the month of February - this is the perfect place to stop by to fill that present cupboard for the birthday ...read more