Weekly things to do 17 - 23 Nov

Dear parents,

The school holidays are just around the corner!

Read on for some ideas for things to keep the kids entertained during the holidays.

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

• Things to do with kids this week

• Defence Collective Festival 2025

• Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre - Free Trial Class

• Snowfall Show at Tanglin Mall

• The Nutcracker Christmas at Marina Bay Sands

• Year-end holiday camps and programmes:

  • Camp Asia Magical Winter Camps 2025

  • LingoAce December Holiday Chinese Camps

  • Robotics and Coding Programmes at Nullspace Robotics

  • December Holiday Programme by I Can Read

  • Yuexuele Chinese Enrichment Holiday Programme 

  • Headstart programme by Genius Plus Academy

  • HomeTeamNS SkillFest

  • Kwontum Taekwondo Young Explorers Week

• Safari Scavenger Hunt at Dairy Farm Mall

• Cosmic Space Expedition at UE Square

• Review - Nantong Sendi Tribe Treehouse

• Save with bookings on Pelago

• Education and School Guides

Head down to Singapore Discovery Centre for the first ever Defence Collective Festival, enjoy a full line up of Disney-themed fun festive activities at Changi Airport and Jewel, be immersed in the world of Wicked at Sentosa, and more!

[Open House] Changemakers Explorer - A new chapter from the creators of Little Skool-House Preschool!

Changemakers Explorer prepares children not just for school but for life. 

Every child has the potential to be a Changemaker in their own way, and the bilingual Symphonic Learning™ approach, bilingual drama pedagogy, overseas immersion experiences, specialist led enrichment programmes, and AI integrated learning approach is designed to nurture just that! 

Curious to explore the Changemakers’ difference?

Join their Open Houses this November! It’s the perfect chance to:

• Explore the learning spaces with a Guided Centre Tour

• Get an in-depth look at the enhanced Symphonic Learning™ approach

• Let your little ones spark their creativity with interactive craft activities

• Enjoy light refreshments made by their dedicated kitchen team

• Take home an exclusive goodie bag featuring a limited edition blind box, a handy foldable tote bag, and a fun colouring kit!

Plus enjoy enrolment perks worth up to $5,600!

Open House Dates:

21 Nov, 5-7pm: Changemakers Explorer Devan Nair Institute

21 Nov, 4 - 6pm: Changemakers Explorer One Marina Boulevard 

22 Nov, 9 - 11am: Changemakers Explorer Delta House, Changemakers Explorer Downtown East

29 Nov, 9 - 11am: Changemakers Explorer Mountbatten Square, Changemakers Explorer Tampines Junction

Reserve your spot now!

Defence Collective Festival 2025

Head down to Singapore Discovery Centre on Nov 22 and 23 for a weekend of family fun at the first-ever Defence Collective Festival!

Get ready for lots of family friendly activities including hands-on workshops, carnival booths, interactive missions, immersive galleries, and more.

Entry is free! Upgrade to an Activity Passport (from $12) to unlock exclusive missions and earn limited-edition blind box plushies!

Promo codes: $2 off Single Museum Pass: SINDCFXSUNNY

Time: 10am-6pm

Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre - Free Class Trial

Introduce your child to the beauty of Chinese dance with the free trial classes from Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre (SCDT). 

Specially for children aged 4-5, the free trial class lets your little one experience the SCDT approach to learning in a supportive environment.

With a long history of nurturing young dancers, SCDT offers engaging and well-structured programmes that build strong foundations in Chinese dance and movement.

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

Date: 22 Nov 2025 (Registration closes 21 Nov, 12pm)

Time & Locations:

• SCDT @ East Coast: 4.30pm–5.15pm

• SCDT @ Toa Payoh: 4.45pm–5.30pm

Snowfall Show at Tanglin Mall

Tanglin Mall’s legendary Snow Splendours returns, turning the mall into a magical winter wonderland!

Snow Show Dates: 8 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026

Weekdays:

• Avalanche (Foam): 7.30-7.45pm

• Snow (Artificial Snow): 7.45-8pm

Weekends:

• Avalanche (Foam): 7.30-7.45pm & 8.30-8.45pm

• Snow (Artificial Snow): 7.45-8pm & 8.45-9pm

Admission: Free

The Nutcracker Christmas at Marina Bay Sands

The Marina Bay area is one of our favourite Christmas spots in Singapore!

The Waterfront Promenade will be lined with Christmas trees while Marina Bay Sands will be filled with 88 nutcracker butlers, 190 Christmas trees, the Midnight Toy Factory, and floating trees at the Levitating Fir Forest.

Catch the Nutcracker Butler’s Concerto light show at 7.30pm and 8.30pm daily, and enjoy the nutcracker butler projections at the ArtScience Museum (Till 21 Nov).

Year-end Holiday Camps and Programmes

Keep the kids entertained during the year-end holiday with holiday camps and programmes covering everything from outdoor adventures to coding and robotics workshops.

Camp Asia Magical Winter Camps 2025

Ban Boredom this December holidays with Camp Asia’s Magical Winter Camps! 🌟

Gift your child the ultimate holiday experience with endless excitement and learning at Singapore’s largest section of holiday camps.

Whether they're a budding scientist, future athlete, aspiring artist or tech wizard, Camp Asia has the perfect adventure waiting.

✨ 15+ extraordinary camps

🗓️ 15 Dec 2025 - 9 Jan 2026

🌟 Perfect for ages 3-16

🏆 Expert mentors

Quote "sunnycitykids50" to get $50 off camp fees!

LingoAce December Holiday Chinese Camps

Learning Chinese should be an exciting adventure, not just another classroom task!

For K2 to Primary 6 students, LingoAce’s Holiday Chinese Camps are designed to help your child improve key language skills like speaking, writing, and comprehension, all while having fun.

Instead of memorising words or completing worksheets, your child will learn through interactive activity-based lessons led by experienced teachers.

Groups are kept small to encourage lots of participation and to ensure every child gets personalised attention.

Whether they’re just starting out in learning Chinese or looking to strengthen their skills, there's a camp that fits your child’s learning journey this holiday season.

Location: 111 Somerset learning centre

Sessions: 3-day and 5-day

Robotics and Coding Programmes at Nullspace Robotics

Get your child started in the exciting world of robotics and coding with the Year-end school holiday programmes from Nullspace.

Nullspace offers a variety of programmes where young innovators get to jump into engineering and programming in an exciting new way - with programmes from LEGO® Robotics and Scratch Coding, to game development and 3D printing. The holiday camps also feature plenty of interactive and hands-on activities.

With small class sizes (1:5 ratio) and experienced instructors who’ve coached award-winning teams, every child receives personalised attention and expert support.

After completing the camp, your kids will have developed some solid tech skills and will be eager to return for more projects in the next holiday camp!

Ages: 5-16

Date: 24 Nov – 30 Dec 2025

Location: Rochester Mall | Kallang Wave Mall | SAFRA Tampines

Fees: From $100 for a 2-hour lesson to $750 for a 15-hour programme

Promo: use code Sunny50 for $50 off your first course sign up (valid for minimum purchase of a 10-hour course package).

Decode the Secret Power of Stories - December Holiday Programme by I Can Read

This holiday season, I Can Read’s December Holiday Programme transforms reading time into an exciting detective adventure.

Each session is designed like a “Case File” where students crack clues, analyse characters, and solve story puzzles, uncovering the lessons hidden within every tale.

Choose your detective level:

• Rookie Detective (6-8 yrs): Through games, role-play, and creative art projects, kids discover important values like honesty, kindness, and teamwork. Every lesson is visual, engaging, and packed with fun activities that make big ideas easy to grasp.

• Junior Detective (9-10 yrs): Ready for more challenge? These independent thinkers tackle complex moral questions, debate character choices, and connect story lessons to real life.

Every session ends with a creative project that turns the lesson into your child’s very own “badge” of character to remember the lesson.

Date: 5-19 Dec 2025

Locations: Alexandra | Novena | Pasir Ris (Vidacity) | Punggol

Fees: Sign up for 1 day or all 5 days @ $125 per day

Early Bird Discount: Sign Up by 23 Nov & Enjoy 10% Discount

• Alexandra Early Bird Promo Code: 2025ALXOHP85409

• Novena Early Bird Promo Code: 2025NVNOHP509D1

• Pasir Ris (Vidacity) Early Bird Promo Code: 2025VDCOHP4F3DF

• Punggol Early Bird Promo Code: 2025PGWOHP3A1D7

General Registration Deadline: 1 Dec 2025

Yuexuele Chinese Enrichment Holiday Programme

Who says learning Chinese can’t be an adventure?

At Yuexuele’s Chinese Enrichment Holiday Programme, language learning feels more like playtime! Designed for ages 3-11, every session is packed with storytelling, games, and creative activities that make Chinese click naturally.

Every age group from N1 to Primary 5 gets a tailored learning experience. From fun games and storytelling for the youngest learners, to creative writing and PSLE preparation for old students.

Yuexuele makes every session a joyful step towards fluency!

Date: Nov–Dec 2025

Duration: 3-5 days (2.5 to 6.5 hours per day)

Location: Alexandra | Bedok North | HarbourFront | Pasir Ris | Yishun

Fees: $219 - $648

Promo: Get 10% off when you sign up by 16 Nov

Promo codes: 

• Alexandra: 2025ALXOHP85409

• Bedok North: 2025BDNOHP38C44

• HarbourFront Centre: 2025HBFOHP59036

• Pasir Ris @ Downtown East: 2025DTEOHP83AA1

• Yishun, Wisteria Mall: 2025YSHOHPE9DB6

Registration closes 24 Nov

Headstart Programme by Genius Plus Academy

Give your child a confident start to the new school year in just 2 days!

Tailored specifically for students entering Primary 4-6 and Secondary 2-3, Genius Plus Academy’s Headstart Programme bridges learning gaps and prepares students for next year’s curriculum with focused, high-impact lessons.

Through a blend of diagnostic reviews, intensive practice, and forward-looking preparation, students consolidate this year’s learning and gain the skills to tackle the new curriculum with confidence.

After these 2 days, you can enjoy the rest of the December holidays guilt-free. No worries about falling behind. Just quality family time, knowing your child is genuinely prepared!

Dates: 28 Nov – 9 Dec 2025

Locations: Coronation Plaza, Punggol & Pasir Ris West Plaza

Price: $380

HomeTeamNS SkillFest

‍SkillFest is a dynamic school holiday program designed for kids aged 8-12, where they’ll build essential life skills through exciting hands-on activities. 

Over three action-packed days, children will embark on an exciting themed adventure around the world, with each day representing a new continent filled with unique challenges that build leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence.

Choose a single day pass or grab the 3-day bundle pass for the complete adventure!

More than just fun, SkillFest helps children grow in confidence, independence, and teamwork while making new friends and building essential life-skills!

Special Promo: First 50 sign ups receive a complimentary Fun Walls pass worth $30!

Single Day Pass: From $90

‍3-Day Bundle Pass: From $240

Rates include programme T-shirt, Programme Activity Booklet, and lunch and snacks

Kwontum Taekwondo - Young Explorers Week School Holiday Workshops

Looking for super fun and meaningful activities for your 7 to 12 year old this end-of-year school holidays?

Kwontum Taekwondo's Young Explorers Week isn't your typical holiday camp. Over four action-packed days, kids dive into anti-bullying empowerment training, K-pop Taekwondo dance fusion, cutting-edge VR martial arts sparring, and outdoor adventure challenges - all designed to nurture confidence, character, and teamwork.

Led by certified instructors in a safe, encouraging environment, each full-day workshop (9am-5pm) combines physical activity, creative movement, self-defence, and essential life skills.

No Taekwondo experience needed, everyone's welcome!

Book their adventure today before registration closes on 17th November!

Safari Scavenger Hunt at Dairy Farm Mall

Ready for an epic jungle expedition? The jungle has taken over Dairy Farm Mall, and Junior Safari Rangers are invited for a special scavenger hunt!

Embark on a free, thrilling quest to conquer five interactive challenges - from painting wildlife portraits and testing martial arts moves to feeding a hungry lion, guessing what’s hiding in the jungle boxes, and bouncing through an inflatable jungle adventure.  

Complete a minimum of 4 challenges to unlock a Safari Explorer Finisher Pack filled with Safari-themed goodies, plus access to special offers from participating mall tenants. Entry is FREE, and limited to the first 150 who register at the event.

In between the quest, kids can dress up as rangers for photo booth snapshots (with a free print), get their faces painted with safari designs, or grab a cool treat from the ice cream cart.

Date: 30 November 2025 (Sun) 

Time: 12pm to 5pm

Where: Dairy Farm Mall, 8 Dairy Farm Ln, Singapore 677624

Entry: Free admission with goodie bag for the first 150 to register at the event with your name, email and follow Dairy Farm Mall’s Facebook Page. Each parent may redeem entry passes for a maximum of two children. Any additional children must be accompanied by another parent/adult for verification purposes.

Cosmic Space Expedition at UE Square

UE Square is transforming into a cosmic playground for a day of FREE family fun on 6 Dec 2025!

Your little astronauts can:

• Take on space training challenges

• Get creative at rocket painting & galaxy bracelet-making workshops

• Spin the Astronaut Gashapon for a chance to win up to $300 in vouchers

• Send wishes to Santa via his special Rocketship Post Box

• Watch Professor Messy's Science Show and meet a Space Astronaut

The first 500 families to register on site even get a Space Expedition Starter Pack!

📅 6 December 2025 (Saturday)

⏰ 12pm - 5pm

📍 UE Square, 81 Clemenceau Avenue

[Review] Nantong Sendi Tribe Treehouse

We stayed in one of the coolest places in Shanghai!

If you’re visiting Shanghai with kids, make sure you add this to your list.

Save with bookings on Pelago

Earn miles and save when you book your favourite activities on Pelago!

And from now till 31 Dec 2025, use promo code PELKIDS12 for 12% off storewide on attractions, tours, transport, and more!

New customers only. Product exclusions apply. Discount capped at $50

Education and School Guides

Plan for the new school year with our education and school guides:

• Guide to PSLE AL Score and Scoring System (link)

• Secondary School Rankings 2025 (link)

• JC Cut Off Points 2025 (link)

• Best preschools and kindergartens in Singapore (link)

• Best International Schools in Singapore (link)