September school holiday activities for kids 2015

In a blink of an eye, the September school holidays is back!

To maximise this one week break, we think these activities for kids will keep them occupied for this week. It may only be a week long, but there are tons to do. So without further ado, find an event or a place to play, see a play or catch a movie and last but not least , explore Singapore latest attractions for families.

All work and no play makes Jack or anyone else dull, so loosen up, relax, let done your hair and PLAY!

Dreamworks Animation : The Exhibition

Now till 27 Sep

Artscience Museum

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Spend a fun-filled September school holidays at the DreamWorks Animation exhibition at ArtScience Museum, getting to know your favourite characters from Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon and Madagascar through fun and interactive activities.
Special Activities during the school holidays !Kids under 12 goes free (up to 4) every Friday with one paying adult (T & C Applies)

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DISCOVER SINGAPORE STORIES

31 July to 13 Sep

Flower Dome

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In celebration of Singapore’s golden jubilee, 10 local folklore are brought to life through the creative use of orchids and other flowers in “From Tales to Legends: Discover Singapore Stories” – a SG50-commemorative floral display in the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay.

Read our review here

Families for life celebration

5 and 6 Sep

5pm-11pm

Universal Studios Singapore

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Get ready for some thrilling rides, heart-stopping excitement and lots of family fun! This September, Families for Life Celebrations 2015 will take place at Universal Studios Singapore (USS). In addition to free entry to USS, there will also be skits, a bouncy castle and lots of other activities. 20,000 complimentary tickets will be available in family friendly sets of 6, 8 and 10. Admission is only those who have successfully balloted for the passes. - See more at: http://www.familiesforlife.sg/play-as-a-family/Pages/Sep-2015-Sch-Holiday-Activities.aspx#sthash.KtzTRQD3.dpuf

Get ready for some thrilling rides, heart-stopping excitement and lots of family fun! This September, Families for Life Celebrations 2015 will take place at Universal Studios Singapore (USS). In addition to free entry to USS, there will also be skits, a bouncy castle and lots of other activities. 20,000 complimentary tickets will be available in family friendly sets of 6, 8 and 10. Admission is only those who have successfully balloted for the passes. - See more at: http://www.familiesforlife.sg/play-as-a-family/Pages/Sep-2015-Sch-Holiday-Activities.aspx#sthash.KtzTRQD3.dpuf

The families for life celebration will take place in USS. For the lucky ones , free entry will be given to USS. There will also be skits, bouncy castles and other activities

Panda Party

5-13 Sep

River Safari

Expect Panda Party Treats, Meet and Greet, Panda arts and craft for a week long birthday party for Jia Jia and Kai Kai at River Safari. As a bonus , kids age 7-8 goes in free!

More Details here

Playtime Bonaza!

4-13 Sep 10am-10pm

Parkway Parade

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Roll the dice and win, challenge the Mastermind and visit a Hasbro Road show where you will find all your favourite board games and new editions in one place!

POSB Passion Run

13 Sep

Marina Promentory

Runfor a cause! Support the POSB PAssion Fund which reaches out to kids in ourcommunity through various initiatives such as the POSB PAssion KidsWriteProgramme. There’s something for everyone including a family walk, kids 800m and1.2km fun runs, and men and women’s 10km runs. A carnival and kids bazaar alladd to the festive atmosphere

Run & Raisin'

5 Sep7am onwards

Gardens by the Bay Silver Gardens

Started in 2011, Run & Raisin’ is an annual charity run and carnival organised by TOUCH Young Arrows (TYA). This year, it aims to raise $300,000 to benefit some 480 needy children and families of TYA. In addition, Run & Raisin’ hopes to increase public awareness of TYA’s work in the community, as well as promote family bonding and a healthy lifestyle.

SAFRA Celebration Run & Ride

13 Sep 7am

Sentosa and USS

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In celebration of SG50 and SAF50, SAFRA Celebration Run & Ride will be a special day of adventures along the run route. After the race, participants can look forward to taking unlimited rides and many more attractions at Universal Studios Singapore®, including the new Puss In Boots’ Giant Journey suspended coaster.

Sentosa FunFest

Siloso beach at Sentosa will play host to a Mega Inflatable Beach Festival. Bring your swimming costumes and get ready for a splashing good time as you slide down the 10 metre tall Trippo inflatable slide, play in the bubbling Foam Pools and plunge into the Bungee Run & Dunk. - See more at: http://www.familiesforlife.sg/play-as-a-family/Pages/Sep-2015-Sch-Holiday-Activities.aspx#sthash.67X8Lask.dpuf

5-13 Sep 10am-7pm

Siloso Beach

Come September, Siloso beach at Sentosa will be transformed into a Mega Inflatable Beach Festival made up of giant inflatable slides, foam and water-oriented fun. From navigating through the inflatable maze for the kids, gliding down with excitement from the 12-metre tall Triple sliding inflatable, plunging into the Bungee Run, submerging into bubbling Foam Pools, to areas where you can chill-out, dip into the water, or simply enjoy the sun.

Seriously Fun Carnival

The Granstand

5 Sep 1-5pm

Come down to the Seriously Fun Carnival where kids can try their hands on free trial classes ranging from music and dance to arts and robotics. Special appearance by ZooMoo's Flash with as Flash show at 2 pm. Free activities at all preschool childcare centers for kids under 6 only

STGCC

12-13 Sep

Marina Bay Sands

Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (STGCC) juices up the pop culture universe with offerings from the worlds of toys, games, comics, anime, manga and collectibles. Get ready to anticipate a weekend jam-packed with autograph sessions, stage performances and exciting exhibitors on the show floor.
All fans aged 5 and above need a ticket to enter STGCC on Saturday, 12 September 2015. On Sunday, 13 September 2015, attendees 12 and below enter for free when accompanied by an adult

The Dark Knight Takes over City Square Mall

4 Sep to 4 Oct

City Square Mall

The Dark Knight ‘Live’ On Stage Date: 5 – 13 SeptemberTime: 7pm (Mon – Fri); 2pm &; 7pm (Sat & Sun)Venue: Level 1 Atrium
DC Comics Justice League Adventure Date: 5 – 13 SeptemberTime: 12pm – 9pm daily (last admission at 8.45pm) Venue: Level 1 Atrium
DC Super Heroes Display Date: 5 – 13 September Venue: Level 1 Atrium
Batman Mask-making Session Date: 5, 6, 12 &; 13 September (Sat &; Sun) Time: 4pm Venue: Level 1 Atrium

Walk for our Children

6 Sep 830 am - 230pm

Palawan Beach , Sentosa

Walk forOur Children 2015, themed ‘Celebrating Childhood! Our memories, Ouraspirations’, will bring you for a leisurely walk down the memory lane while wecommemorate Singapore’s 50^th year of independence.

In collaboration with children’s theme parkKidZania Singapore and several other partners, this signature fund-raisingevent organised by Children’s Society will have a 3 km walkathon following byexciting carnival and fringe activities.

Walk for Our Children 2015, themed ‘Celebrating Childhood! Our memories, Our aspirations’, will bring you for a leisurely walk down the memory lane while we commemorate Singapore’s 50^th year of independence.In collaboration with children’s theme park KidZania Singapore and several other partners, this signature fund-raising event organised by Children’s Society will have a 3 km walkathon following by exciting carnival and fringe activities.- See more at: https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/news-event/walk-for-our-children-2015/#sthash.ZR3xJl7F.dpuf

Watch a play or a musical, there are lots to see and learn during this one week break!

The Cat in the Hat

26 Aug to 27 Sep

Wed, 26 Aug - Sun, 27 Sep 2015 Tue - Fri : 10am Sat & Sun: 11am, 2pm

DBS Art Center

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Based on the all-time favourite book by Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat has been developed into a magically witty play by Britain's National Theatre, which will be faithfully reproduced by SRT's The Little Company.
Read our preview here

Roald Dahl's George's Marvellous Medicine

22 Aug- 6 Sep

Ulu Pandan CC Theatre

George’s Marvellous Medicine is Roald Dahl's amazing story about a young boy, George, who lives on a farm managed by his Mother and Father. Their lives are thrown into disarray by the arrival of Grandma - a grizzly, grumpy, ghastly old woman. Four times a day she takes a large spoonful of thick brown medicine, but it doesn't seem to do her any good. She's always just as selfishly horrid after she's taken it as she was before. So when George is left alone to look after her one morning, it's just the chance he needs...

HI 5 House of Dreams

Date: 12 and 13 September 2015 (Saturday and Sunday)

Venue: The Grand Theatre, Marina Bay Sands

Time: 10.30am, 2.30pm, 6.30pm

The sun is setting and it's time for the big HI-5 sleepover party! With the help of Chats, the "Dream Meister", and her magical Dream Catcher, your Hi-5 friends journey on some wild, wonderful and wacky dream adventures!

The Way Back Home

Sep 12 to Sep 20 2015

Tue - Fri: 10am & 2.30pmSat & Sun: 10.30am & 2.30pm

Venue : Alliance Francaise Theatre

An inter-galactic adventure tale for children 3 and up! Oliver Jeffers, award-winning author of How To Catch A Star and Lost and Found returns with an inter-galactic tale about a little boy seeking adventure.
Read our preview here!

LORD OF DANCE : DANGEROUS GAMES

Thu, 3 - Sun, 6 Sep 2015 Thu & Fri: 7.30pm Sat: 3pm & 7.30pm Sun: 2pm & 7.30pm

Grand Theatre, Marina Bay Sands

Lord Of The Dance: Dangerous Games is a spectacular new staging of the much-loved traditional master piece. With all the visceral precision and thrills of the original, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games features new staging, new costumes and choreography. Directed by Michael Flatley, 40 of the world's most outstanding young dancers and musicians take to the stage delivering electrifying performances that bring audiences to their feet night after night.

INSIDE OUT

Movie Theatres

Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it's no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life.

Thomas and Friends

Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure

Shiver me timbers. Surprises await Thomas and his friends as they dig up theirmost daring adventure yet. Unearthing an old pirate ship, Thomas is on the hunt for Sodor's lost treasure. When Thomas rocks the boat with some new friends, trouble soon rushes in. Will Thomas track down the treasure in time, or will Sailor John set sail with it? Join Thomas and Friends™ in this explosive movie adventure.