Weekly things to do 4-10 Aug

😎 Step aboard the Titanic

The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees

This week’s edition is brought to you by The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees - a preschool that has helped thousands of young learners build strong foundations

Dear parents,

Happy SG60! Wishing all a good National Day weekend!

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

  • Things to do with kids this week

  • The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees

  • A Colourful Celebration at The Centrepoint

  • Maths and Science Tuition at TLS Tutorials

  • Titanic: An Immersive Voyage

  • Prodigy birthday parties

  • SingaPop! 60 Years of Singapore Pop Culture

  • Singapore Odyssey at National Museum of Singapore

  • Everyday Tuition

  • National Day Activations

  • New Time Capsule Experience at the Singapore Flyer

  • Dress Your Plushie at Maison Q

  • Discounts at Haidilao

  • EnlighTEN at Singapore Botanic Gardens

  • Bangkok’s Biggest Indoor Playground

Step aboard history’s most famous ship, experience six decades of Singapore’s most beloved pop culture moments, embark on an interactive journey through 700 years of Singapore’s history at Singapore Odyssea, and more!

The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees

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For more than 35 years, The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees has helped thousands of young learners from ages 2 months to 6 years to build strong foundations in order to realize their full potential. 

Their campuses are well-equipped with facilities that help facilitate experiential learning including large outdoor and indoor play spaces, water-play area, and sand-play areas.

This is combined with an enhanced music-integrated curriculum, as well as an Inquiry Embedded play approach to provide a learning haven where children can explore their interests and discover the joy of learning.

The Schoolhouse by Busy Bees is also renowned for their award-winning Bilingual Immersion Core Curriculum that immerses children with equal amounts of exposure to English and Mandarin on a daily basis.

A Colourful Celebration at The Centrepoint

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The Centrepoint is kicking off SG60 with a celebration from now till 17 Aug 2025, packed with activities for all ages.

Bring the family down to enjoy:

  • An interactive art project

  • Colouring contest for young artists

  • Miniature models exhibition

  • Pop-up stores

  • Exclusive shopping deals you won’t want to miss

Make this National Day celebration one to remember!

Where: The Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Road

Maths and Science Tuition at TLS Tutorials

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TLS Tutorials offers a supportive, personalised learning experience for primary and secondary students aiming to excel in Maths and Science. With small class sizes and experienced tutors, students receive the attention they need to truly understand the material, not just memorise it.

More than just exam prep, TLS helps unlock your child’s full potential in a warm, encouraging environment where curiosity and questions are welcomed.

Special Offer: Use code 400OFFSUNNY for $400 off annual tuition fees (new students only, discount applied monthly).

Give TLS a try and help your child reach new academic heights!

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Titanic: An Immersive Voyage Opens

Step aboard the Titanic at its first-ever Asian immersive exhibition, debuting in Singapore on 6 August 2025!

Relive the voyage through real passenger stories, artifacts, and handwritten letters. Explore the wreck site 4km deep using cutting-edge VR.

Singapore gets something special – panels showcasing how local newspapers reported the 1912 tragedy, complete with rare photos of the city from that era.

Tickets: Tickets available from 10 Jul 2025

Celebrate your child’s big day with a Prodigy birthday party

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Make your little one feel like a VIP!

Create lasting memories with Prodigy's all-inclusive birthday experiences, Their spacious venue transforms into magical party spaces with endless possibilities for fun and adventure!

Starting at just $649, you'll get:

  • Fully equipped party venue

  • Personalized party experience

  • Action-packed activities

  • Non-stop entertainment

SingaPop! 60 Years of Singapore Pop Culture

Step into six decades of Singapore’s pop culture at SingaPop! - a fun, nostalgic exhibition curated by Dick Lee.

Explore music, film, fashion, food, and language from the 1960s to today through interactive zones, games, and star-studded highlights featuring icons like Kit Chan, Kumar, and Rahimah Rahim.

Grill virtual satay, run your own dessert stall, test your Singlish, and more! Each visit ends with a personalized digital wallpaper as a keepsake.

📅 2 Aug – 28 Dec 2025
🕙 Sun–Thu: 10am–7pm | Fri–Sat: 10am–9pm
📍ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands
🎟️ From $25

Singapore Odyssey at National Museum of Singapore

Singapore Odyssea at the National Museum brings 700 years of history to life through stunning visuals, storytelling, and interactive zones!

Explore key moments in Singapore’s past, guided by magical animal companions using your RFID wristband. Along the way, reflect on environmental conservation and sustainability through this immersive, multi-sensory journey.

Date: From 8 Aug 2025
Where: Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda, National Museum of Singapore
Admission: Free for Singaporeans & PRs | Museum ticket required for tourists

Everyday Tuition

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Everyday Tuition is your one-stop destination for comprehensive English, Chinese, Math, and Science tuition classes for Primary 1 to Secondary 4 students. 

The tutors here are dedicated professionals that include ex-MOE teachers and doctorate holders, each with over 10 years of experience in teaching, training, and research.

Everyday Tuition’s strength lies in its personalised approach. Tutors identify areas where your child needs support and tailor their teaching to your child’s pace. This nurturing environment helps build your child’s confidence and empowers them to reach their full potential. 

This approach has proven successful - 95% of their students have achieved A's and B's after attending classes at Everyday Tuition.

Many students have also seen significant jumps in grades of 20-50 marks!

National Day Activations

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Celebrate SG60 with this year's National Day Activations (NDAV), organised in conjunction with the Singapore Night Festival.

This special edition of NDAV will go beyond lighting up iconic landmarks in the Bras Basah Bugis precinct, with seven spaces transformed into experiential zones.

Look forward to a line-up of experiences from light installations to digital experiences, focused around the theme of "Celebrating Our Island", a tribute to Singapore's unique food, flora, fauna, places, and culture.

Date: 1 Aug – 6 Sep 2025

Time:

  • Fri & Sat: 7.30pm–12mn

  • Sun–Thu: 7.30pm–11pm

Where: Bras Basah Bugis Precinct

New Time Capsule Experience at the Singapore Flyer

Ready to time travel?

The Singapore Flyer journey just got a major upgrade!

Starting 8 Aug 2025, the brand new Time Capsule experience takes you on an immersive and interactive adventure.

Cinematic storytelling and cutting-edge multimedia will transport you back in time to uncover mythical legends and Singapore’s history.

Time Capsule is included with every Singapore Flyer admission ticket and is a prelude to your Singapore Flyer journey, turning your 30-minute Singapore Flyer ride into a 75-minute adventure through Singapore’s evolution.

Dress Your Plushie at Maison Q

Get ready for the cutest experience at Maison Q’s Dress Your Plushie!

Pick your perfect plushie, dress it in your favourite fabrics, and personalize it with custom embroidery or tags.

Your new bestie even comes in a milk box with adorable 'nutrition facts' - and yes, you can get matching outfits too!

From reversible dresses to stylish shirts, Maison Q has looks for both boys and girls. Your child and their plushie will be the cutest twins around!

📍Motherswork, Great World #02-118, 1 Kim Seng Promenade

Get discounts at Haidilao with Klook vouchers

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Get a $50 voucher from Haidilao for only $45 on Klook.

Valid until 8 August 2025.

You’ll even get a full refund as long as you don’t redeem your voucher.

EnlighTEN at Singapore Botanic Gardens

𝗘𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀 has transformed the UNESCO World Heritage Site into a magical wonderland!

From now till 10 Aug 2025, the Gardens are lighting up the night with a free breathtaking light show.

Five stunning spots glow throughout the Gardens, making your evening walk feel like a fairytale.

Make sure you catch the special shows at Swan Lake, running every 20 minutes from 7:30pm to 9:50pm.

Recommended route: Start at Tanglin Gate → Swan Lake (don't miss the show!) → Bandstand → Orchid Plaza → finish at Palm Court

Time: Daily from 7:30pm-10pm

Bangkok’s Biggest Indoor Playground

MEGA HarborLand at One Bangkok is 6,000 square metres of non-stop fun and an absolute dream come true for kids (and adults who are kids at heart!).

🎯 Laser tag arena where you battle it out in a 2-storey glow-in-the-dark arena

Sky Monorail that takes you high above all the action

🎢 Slides everywhere - racing slides, speed tunnels, and gentle ones for the younger kids

We watched the kids sprint from area to area trying to do everything. They could have stayed here all day and found new corners to explore.

Recommended Ages: 5 months-15 years old

Time: Open daily Mon-Sun: 10.30am-8pm, Long Weekend:10am–8pm

Where: 6th floor Parade Zone, One Bangkok, Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

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