Weekly things to do 3 - 9 Nov

Dear parents,

We got a sneak peek of a new nature-inspired indoor playground at Mandai Wildlife Reserve and it looks amazing!

Read on to find out more.

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

• Things to do with kids this week

• The Perse School

• My First Skool

• Defence Collective Festival 2025

• Curiosity Cove at Mandai Wildlife Reserve

• Changi Festive Village 2025

• Ocean Dreams at Singapore Oceanarium

• Animal Spotlight: Sea Jellies

• Save with bookings on Pelago

• Education and School Guides

• Review - Dear Evan Hansen

• Singapore Biennale

Year-end holiday camps and programmes

• Headstart programme by Genius Plus Academy

• HomeTeamNS SkillFest

• Kwontum Taekwondo Young Explorers Week

Enjoy a full line up of Disney-themed fun festive activities at Changi Airport and Jewel, Head down to Suntec City for a Pokemon celebration, check out the Christmas light ups at Orchard Road, and more!

The Perse School

At The Perse School (Singapore) your child will be challenged, supported and inspired every day.

Students follow the Cambridge International curriculum from Nursery through to Senior School, building strong academic foundations while nurturing curiosity, creativity, and balance.

They’ll develop future-ready skills through subjects like entrepreneurship, sustainable living, and robotics and coding, with over 70 co-curricular activities to pursue their passions.

World-class teachers (90% with Master’s degrees) and small class sizes mean personalised attention and support to bring out your child’s best.

The inspiring campus features advanced science and technology labs, a Young Culinarians Lab, arts and music studios, and an astroturf field.

And with transparent fees and predictable annual caps, you can plan ahead with confidence.

Visit the campus and meet their academic team to discover how The Perse School can help your child thrive academically, socially, and personally!

My First Skool

My First Skool is the perfect choice for parents looking to nurture confident, curious, and well-rounded learners.

With over 40 years of experience in early childhood development, this preschool focuses on equipping your little ones with the essential skills and mindset needed to thrive.

My First Skool goes beyond textbooks, their experiential curriculum emphasizes the development of social and communication skills, as well as values such as respect and empathy.

Their passionate educators build close connections, creating a nurturing, welcoming environment that feels like your child's home away from home.

Defence Collective Festival 2025

Join Defence Collective Singapore at the first-ever Defence Collective Festival - an epic family-friendly adventure across three museums this November, celebrating SG60 and SAF60!

Get ready for lots of family fun across three venues packed with hands-on workshops, family friendly activities, 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

• $4 off All-Access Pass: ALLDCFXSUNNY

Date: 15, 16, 22 & 23 Nov 2025

Time: 10am-6pm

Locations:

• Singapore Discovery Centre (all 4 days)

• Singapore Navy Museum (15-16 Nov)

• Singapore Air Force Museum (15-16 Nov, Pre-registration required)

*Pro tip: Free shuttle buses run between all three venues on the opening weekend from 15-16 Nov.

[Sneak Peak] Curiosity Cove at Mandai Wildlife Reserve

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[𝗡𝗘𝗪] Singapore’s largest indoor nature-themed playground is opening 🦁🌿 This isn’t just swings and slides. Curiosity Cove at Mandai Wild... See more

Something wildly fun is coming to Mandai!

Get ready to swing, crawl, splash, and explore like the animals do at Curiosity Cove, Singapore’s newest and largest indoor nature-inspired playscape spanning 4,600 sqm!

Designed for kids aged 3-12, Curiosity Cove lets your little ones explore adventure at their own pace with:

• Four incredible nature-themed zones to discover

• Bold colours and interactive features everywhere

• Mix of hands-on and digital play experiences that spark curiosity

From: 21 Nov 2025

Hours: 10am-6:30pm daily (admission is based on timed entry slots)

Location: Mandai Wildlife EAST, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826

Admission: From $48 for 2 hours (1 adult + 1 child)

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.

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!

Changi Festive Village 2025

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[𝗡𝗘𝗪] Disney Cruise Line has taken over Changi Airport and Jewel for the festive season! 🎄🌟 🛳️𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶... See more

Disney Cruise Line has taken over Changi Airport and Jewel with a festive line-up of fun activities for the holiday season!

Changi Airport:

• 6.5 metre Disney Adventure ship installation with storybook style photo spots

• Meet and greets with your favourite Disney characters

• Disney Discovery Reef themed photospot

• Disney-themed carnival

Jewel Changi Airport:

• 16-metre tall Christmas tree at the Forest Valley

• 4-metre tall Captain Mickey and Minnie

• New Disney-themed light and music showcase at the Rain Vortex

• DisneyStore.sg Pop up store

Ocean Dreams - Glamping Adventure at Singapore Oceanarium

We experienced the ultimate glamping sleepover at the Singapore Oceanarium!

Ocean Dreams is a 2-day 1-night glamping sleepover where your luxury tent is pitched right next to the Oceanarium's massive Open Ocean tank.

You'll be waking up to sharks and manta rays gliding past your tent, exploring the entire Oceanarium after-hours in your PJs with no crowds, and getting exclusive behind-the-scenes access including witnessing a live manta ray feeding session.

The all-inclusive package comes with buffet dinner and breakfast, plus you tent is stocked with snacks, drinks, and all the amenities you need.

$1,800 per tent isn't cheap, but our kids are still talking about it, and honestly it's an experience you can't get anywhere else. There are only 10 Signature tents per session (and 1 Deluxe Tent for 8 pax at $3,800) with limited sessions available this year-end.

So you'll need to book fast it you want in!

Animal Spotlight: Sea Jellies

Animal Spotlight: Sea Jellies is a guided tour into the actual working Aquarist Lab at the Singapore Oceanarium.

You’ll go behind the scenes to see the Oceanarium’s marine specialists in action, witness a live feeding session, and discover the secrets to keeping these mesmerizing animals happy and healthy.

Limited Time Offer: Celebrate World Sea Jelly Day and book your tour between 1-23 Nov to get a complimentary sea jelly plush keychain.

Look out for Sea Jelly inspired treats as well like Sea Jelly Mantou, and Bubblegum Gelato topped with jellybeans and Sea Jelly Mini cookie (extra charges apply)

Ages: 4 years old and above

Duration: 45 minutes

Time: 12pm (English), 3pm (English), 11:15am (Mandarin)

Admission:

• Adult: $65

• Child/Senior: $58

*Price includes admission to Singapore Oceanarium + Animal Spotlight lanyard set

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)

[REVIEW] Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen is such a heartfelt and inspiring musical, perfect for families with older teenagers!

It tells the story of an awkward, lonely teenager looking for affirmation and a sense of belonging. The show’s sincere singing and beautiful duets, especially between Connor and Evan, really tug at your heartstrings.

What we love is how it shows that no one deserves to be forgotten, everyone is important. A simple mistake turns into a movement, reminding us that even small actions can make a big difference.

The creative use of sliding doors makes the story engaging and brings in both depth and originality to the storyline.

The whole cast does an amazing job and the high-quality singing keeps you hooked. It’s funny, emotional, and full of great moments that capture the spirit of today’s generation.

Overall, “Dear Evan Hansen” is a wonderful story about kindness, connection and the power of being seen. Highly recommended for a feel-good family night!

Show Rating: Advisory 16 (Some Mature Content and Coarse Language)

Recommended Age: 12 and above

Admission Age: No admission for children aged below 6.

🗓️30 Oct - 16 Nov 2025

📍Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands

🎫Tickets from $68

Singapore Biennale

The Singapore Biennale is back!

From 31 Oct 2025 to 29 Mar 2026, 80+ artists are reimagining our city through over 100 artworks.

Discover contemporary art across Singapore from SAM at Tanjong Distripark and heritage landmarks to neighbourhoods, hidden green spaces, and shopping malls.

Admission is only required at Singapore Art Museum, all other public spaces are free!