Weekly things to do 8-14 Apr 2024

😎 First ever Songkran Kids Festival

April 10, 2024

This week’s edition is bought to you by da:ns focus EveryBody Workshops at the Esplanade - Let loose, have fun, and start dancing!

Dear parents,

We had a blast at the first ever Songkran Kids Festival at Wild Wild Wet over the weekend. It’s a great way to cool off especially with the recent heat wave!

Don’t forget to sign up for the EveryBody Dance workshops at the Esplanade this coming weekend for some fun dance sessions with the family.

Here’s what we’ve got for you this week:

  • Things to do with kids this week

  • da:ns focus - EveryBody dance workshops

  • Saturday Family Buffet at Hilton Garden Inn Serangoon

  • Kids Dance Classes at Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre

  • Songkran Kids Festival at Wild Wild Wet

  • St. Joseph’s Institution International (SJI International)

  • HAMILTON Ticket Lottery

  • School Guides

  • Shopee BTO Home Sale 2024

  • Meet Giant Tortoises at the Zoo Adventure Tour

  • Starlux Airlines Peanuts Collaboration

Pick up new dance moves with the family at the EveryBody dance workshops, go on a Jurassic adventure at Roar! Dinosaur Adventure Park 2.0, cool down at the Songkran Kids Festival, and more!

da:ns focus - EveryBody dance workshops

Image credit: Esplanade Theatres on the Bay

Get ready to move and groove as the 2024/25 season of da:ns focus kicks off with the EveryBody Workshops.

Mark your calendars for April 13th and 14th as Esplanade will be bringing you workshops packed with energy, creativity, and the joy of dance.

The workshops cater to all ages and abilities so there's a spot on the dance floor for every member of the family.

From Hip Hop to Lindy Hop, K-pop to party moves, this is your chance to explore new dance styles, pick up some fun moves, and bond with your family!

Saturday Family Buffet at Hilton Garden Inn Serangoon

Image credit: Hilton Garden Inn Serangoon

Elevate your Saturdays with the Saturday Family Buffet at Hilton Garden Inn Serangoon.

Enjoy a wide buffet spread, including seafood, sashimi, kids’ favourites, chef’s specials like laksa, carving station with steaks and lamb racks, and decadent desserts.

While adults dine, kids can play in a dedicated corner, engage in craft activities, and enjoy face painting and balloon sculpting.

All of this comes at an unbeatable price of S$48++ for adults and S$24++ for children, with 1 child under 5 years old dining free per paying adult!

Make reservations through: 

Kids Dance Classes at Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre

Image credit: Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre

Discover the beautiful art of Chinese Dance with Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre (SCDT), where tradition meets passion in every move!

From tiny tots at 3.5 years old to adults, SCDT’s diverse range of courses such as Parent-Child Dance, First-Step Dance, Kungfu Dance, and Chinese Dance Technique ensures there’s a perfect fit for everyone.

With over 400 students enrolled at its two centres in Toa Payoh and East Coast, SCDT is a thriving community of dance enthusiasts.

SCDT’s Dance Development Roadmap provides your child with a structured pathway that guides them from talent development training classes towards pre-professional dance training, and even to a career in dance.

Children will also have plenty of opportunities to showcase their talent in dance showcases and events organised by SCDT.

Join SCDT and watch your child grow, leap, and twirl into confident expressive individuals through the transformative power of Chinese dance!

Songkran Kids Festival at Wild Wild Wet

Wild Wild Wet is holding its first ever Songkran Kids Festival!

Specially for kids 12 and under, there will be a line-up of activities available everyday in April from 12pm-6pm (except Tuesdays when the park is closed).

Look forward to dance parties, workshops, live DJ performances, a thrilling 25-meter long elephant-themed inflatable course, and exciting water gun battles!

St. Joseph’s Institution International (SJI International)

Image credit: St Joseph’s Institution International

SJI International offers a holistic, values-driven, and international education experience to its vibrant and diverse community of over 2,000 students from more than 40 nationalities.

Students at SJI International benefit from:

  • A curriculum that combines the best practices of leading international schools with the values of SJI International’s Lasallian foundations

  • Outstanding faculty hailing from over 20 countries that fosters a global perspective and inspires students to love learning

  • Top notch facilities that provide the perfect environment for students to thrive

Your child will receive an all-rounded learning experience that will prepare them with valuable tools and knowledge they need not just academically but also in life!

HAMILTON Ticket Lottery

Hamilton

Image credit: Hamilton International Tour

Enter the HAMILTON Ticket Lottery and get a chance to purchase a pair of tickets at a special price to the highly anticipated musical which opens on 19 Apr 2024.

The first lottery will open for entries on 10 Apr 2024 from 10am-11:59pm Singapore time, for tickets to performances on the week of 19-21 Apr 2024.

Winners will have the opportunity to purchase a set of two tickets at $56.

Subsequent ticket lotteries will be held on each Wednesday, starting at 10am, and close for entry at 11:59pm for tickets to the following week’s performances.

To enter the ticket lottery, sign up at https://baseasia.com/HamiltonSG/ 

Tickets are also available for purchase on:

School Guides

Start your school research with our guides:

Shopee BTO Home Sale

The Shopee BTO Home Sale is back from 13-15 Apr 2024 featuring the hottest home markdowns of up to 69% from top brands like PRISM+, EVOVACS, and Xiaomi!

Sunny City Kids followers can pre-claim an exclusive $4 off $30 Home & Living Voucher from 11 Apr onwards for use from 13-15 Apr.

Meet Giant Tortoises at the Zoo Adventure Tour

The Zoo Adventure Tour is an extra special VIP experience that lets you tour the Singapore Zoo on your own private buggy along with a knowledgeable Wildlife guide at your side.

This tour truly takes the zoo experience to a whole new level with up close encounters with animals, as well as exclusive experiences such as animal interactions with giant tortoises that are not normally available to the public.

Starlux Airlines Peanuts Collaboration

Image credit: Startlux Airlines

From 15 Jun - 31 Oct 2024, Taiwan based Starlux Airlines will be launching Peanuts-themed flights featuring the beloved Snoopy and friends.

The fun begins the moment you board the flights with specially designed boarding passes and name tags featuring Snoopy and other Peanuts characters.

A range of Peanuts-themed products and inflight amenities will be found on all Starlux routes (aside from Taipei-Los Angeles).

Economy and premium economy passengers will enjoy a delightful range of inflight supplements including Snoopy-themed paper cups, napkins, crackers, earphone cases, playing cards, and even foil papers adorning their meals. Long-haul flights will also feature specially curated amenity kits for economy passengers. 

Passengers in First and Business class will get an expanded selection of items featuring Snoopy, including coasters, burger wrapping paper, mini food flags, stirring sticks, and duty-free bags.

Young travellers can also look forward to inflight toys and stickers featuring Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and his friends.

Planning a trip to Taipei with kids? Make sure you check out our family travel guides:

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