Hoorah! Term One is almost over and the March holidays are just around the corner! Little Steps has the scoop on the top family outings to keep your young’uns entertained, engaged, and recharged over the short break. Here are the top events happening in Singapore over the March holidays. Play on!
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Top Family-Friendly Adventures And Activities In Singapore
The award-winning Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will bring its 360-degree digital immersive art experience to the shores of Singapore, debuting for the first time in Southeast Asia this March 2023, at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), B1 Forum.
Organized by H&B, in partnership with Exhibition Hub, Fever, and RWS, the must-see experience is set to stun with expansive galleries that offer total immersion into the world of Vincent Van Gogh, one of the most well-loved Dutch influential artists of all time. Expect a showcase of more than 300 of Van Gogh’s sketches, drawings, and paintings, alongside floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall large-scale digital projections, providing a refreshing way to experience art and the appreciation of the life of Van Gogh and his most famous works.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will open to the public from March 1 to October 1, 2023. Tickets are available now from SG$15 for children and SG$24 for adults at www.vangoghexpo.com/singapore.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, Resorts World Sentosa, B1 Forum, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore. 098269, www.vangoghexpo.com/singapore
The world premiere of Avatar: The Experience brings two worlds together and opens your eyes to the magnificent story of Avatar, the highest-grossing film of all time. Cityneon Holdings, Disney Location-Based Experiences, and James Cameron and Jon Landaus’s Lightstorm Entertainment have produced a brand-new immersive walk-through event inside Cloud Forest. Avatar: The Experience invites you to connect with the alien world of Pandora, its bioluminescent environments, mystical creatures, flora, and the captivating culture of its indigenous people, the Na’vi. Come experience and celebrate this epic story in this one-of-a-kind setting. Encounter a full-scale parent Banshee in motion. Interact up close with the first realization of a baby Banshee and a Viperwolf pup. Even new creatures from the upcoming film, Avatar: The Way of Water will be included in this immersive walkthrough experience.
Avatar The Experience, Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, #03-02/03, Singapore 018953, +65 6420 6848, www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/things-to-do/calendar-of-events/cloud-forest-featuring-avatar-the-experience.html
Disney On Ice presents Mickey and Friends in the upcoming March school holidays 2023! Get ready to make magical memories with your families that will last forever! Sail away with Moana who displays the courage to save her island, follow the journey of Anna and Elsa in the discovery of true love, and experience the mysterious magic of Fantasia as a Sorcerer’s Apprentice makes brooms come to life. Disney never fails to inspire children to use perseverance, determination, and handwork. Walk down your nostalgic memory lane of Disney, and create new ones with your little ones! Ticket bookings are available here.
Learn how we can do our part for environmental sustainability in Kiztopia's two-day workshop! Kids get to explore ways to reuse or repurpose items so as to reduce waste, pick up basic coding commands and use technology to conduct recycling efforts! The workshop package includes 4 hours of curated programs (worth SG$272), Kids Meal by Kith Kiztopia (worth SG$24), 1 hour fun playtime at Kiztopia Marina Square (worth S$59), and a complimentary Learning Pack (worth SG$30).
Buddy Promo: Save SG$20 each when your child signs up with a buddy!
Annual Pass Member Special: Save SG$20 when your child signs up!
Kiztopia, Marina Square, 6 Raffles Blvd, #01-09, Singapore 039594, +65 8201 0393, www.kiztopia.com/product/i-can-support-sustainability-15-16-mar/
From the producers of The Lion King and Aladdin, Disney’s new hit musical Frozen will make its only stop in South East Asia, here in Singapore. Adapted from the Oscar-winning film, this beloved story is brought to life on stage in an all-new, unforgettable theatrical experience. An inspiring tale of sisterhood and true love, it features the songs you know and love from the original film plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers. With gorgeous sets and costumes as well as sensational special effects, Frozen is everything a Broadway musical should be – moving, spectacular and pure joy. Get your tickets or book your packages here.
Disney's Frozen Musical, Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956, www.frozenthemusical.sg
March On is back for another year of arts experiences for little ones! The event Esplanade’s annual children’s festival explores relevant issues for the young through multi-disciplinary programmes and participatory arts experiences. This year, you and your little ones can look forward to three events:
March On 2023 will explore relevant issues for the young through multi-disciplinary programmes and participatory arts experiences. Families who visit the Esplanade during the March school holiday will discover a variety of paid and free programmes for the entire family! Through this festival, Esplanade hopes to help families create a lasting memory, bring back a helpful lesson and to create meaningful conversations between parents and their children!
From theater performances that encourage children to explore the unfamiliar to a musical procession where children get to play and have fun – there will be something for everyone at March On 2023!
March On 2023, Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981, www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/festivals/2023/march-on
Experience wonder and be immersed in the fascinating world of Disney at Jewel Changi Airport! Catch the Disney100 Light & Sound show at HSBC Rain Vortex, featuring your favorite Disney characters over the century. There are also tons of Disney-themed photo spots not to be missed! Inspired by scenes from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars movies, these interactive photo spots at the Shiseido Forest Valley and Canopy Park are sure to bring back fond memories. If you want to grab a Disney souvenir, you can also shop at the Disney-themed pop-up store at Basement 1, one of the largest in Singapore, offering merchandise such as toys, stationery, apparel, homeware, and more.
Disney100, Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Blvd., Singapore 819666, +65 6956 9898, www.jewelchangiairport.com/en/Disney100.html
The world of Mattel comes to Singapore at Let’s Play at Marina Square with 12 fun-filled activities and photo opportunities galore! Little ones will be thrilled to rev their engines and become a racing Hot Wheels champ on the iconic bright orange track. Little girls can immerse themselves in the world of Barbie and can unleash their potential as a pop star, gymnast, artist and more! There are also tons of photo opps with Barbie backdrops and an interactive photo experience. Choo Choo! Yes, Thomas the Tank Engine and friends are sure to delight fans with their themed-arcade machines. Want more? Kiddos can also hop onto a carriage for a fun train ride! There’s even a ball pit “sand” pit in the play area! Yipee!
Mattel Playhouse @ Let's Play At Marina Square, 6 Raffles Blvd, #03-208/209, Singapore 039594, www.littlestepsasia.com/singapore/events/special-events/mattel-playhouse-marina/
The Changi Airport T3 Underground Carnival presents an interesting concept – to experience the PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE of carnivals all at once. Take a blast to the past, and step into The Great World (T3 Basement 2, Carpark 3A). Old school carnival games, Uncle Ringo rides, a heritage photo zone, and a nostalgic mama shop awaits. In The Modern World (T3 Basement 2, Opposite Kopitiam), test your accuracy, strength, and luck at the various game booths. You will also find a large 3D shooting gallery for a great variety of maps, enemies, and levels. Teleport to The Future World (T3 Basement 3, Carpark 3A), and complete the exciting carnival experience by racing down the Dino-Kart circuit with fascinating disco lights and sounds! Enjoy a fun day out and get your carnival credits early here.
T3 Underground Carnival, Singapore Changi Airport, Airport Boulevard, 80, Changi Airport Terminal 3, +65 6595 6868, www.jewelchangiairport.com/content/cag/en/changifestivevillage/play/t3-underground-carnival.html
On March 17 and 18, 2023 from 12pm to 8pm, The LEGO Group has organized a LEGO Friends BFF Playdate at Anchorpoint Shopping Centre for children to take part in an exciting lineup of activities inspired by the new re-imagined LEGO Friends universe. The LEGO Group celebrates diverse friendships in the modern world with eight new LEGO® Friends characters from different backgrounds to enable more children to feel represented during play. From an intimate screening of the new LEGO Friends Launch Special Episode and quizzes, to LEGO building activities inspired by the new LEGO Friends characters and a LEGO Friends photobooth, children can look forward to forging fresh friendships as well as learning about inclusivity and diversity along the way. Upon completion of all activities, kids can redeem an exclusive LEGO Friends Coin Pouch on-site while stocks last. There will be four sessions per day with each session lasting 90 minutes and hosting 20 children. Slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Sign up at bit.ly/LEGOFriendsSG.
LEGO Friends BFF Playdate, 370 Alexandra Road, #01-32, Anchorpoint Shopping Centre, Singapore 159953
The March holiday should be all about fun, and the kids will surely enjoy a day out at NERF Action Xperience Arena! It features themed activity zones inspired by NERF products, with a variety of thrilling landscapes to try out like The Volcano or The Glacier. You can even attempt the Compete zone instead, which gives you access to Zombie City and Camp Dune. Through the experience, your kids will not only have loads of fun but will also learn teamwork along the way!
NERF Action Xperience, 6 Raffles Blvd, #01-208 Marina Square, Singapore 039594, www.nerfax.com.sg
If you and the family are planning a little trip down to Jewel Changi for a meal or some window shopping, why not try out their Experience Studio as well. It's a journey of fun and discovery that consists of 20 different interactive zones both you and your kiddos can enjoy, including games simulating airpot functions and even an activity where there's a garden that sings! All in all, your kids will definitely a lovely time giggling and laughing through the experience. Click on the link below to purchase tickets to the Changi Experience Studio.
Jewel Changi, 78 Airport Blvd., Singapore 819666, www.jewelchangiairport.com
Plan a fun-filled day with the family at Sentosa this March holiday. From thrilling rides like Headroack VR to enjoying the beautiful views on a Singapore Cable Car Ride, there is much to do for adults and kids of all ages! Indulge in a myriad of activities designed to delight your senses, centered around four key themes - Wellness, Food, Music, and Play. Click here for the current list of activities. From SG$15 onwards.
Sentosa Island, www.sentosa.com.sg/en/things-to-do/events/island-happenings
How cool would it be to get up close and personal with a real-life rhino? At Night Safari, you can now book a slot to feed Newari, one of the two Indian rhinos that arrived in Singapore last year. It’ll be a lovely experience for the kids — especially if they’re extremely fond of animals. What’s more, the proceeds from these animal feeding sessions g towards supporting conservation projects in Singapore and around Southeast Asia.
Night Safari, 80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826, +65 6269 3411, www.mandai.com/en/night-safari
A visit to the S.E.A. Aquarium isn’t complete without the Behind The Panel tour! Come see how aquarists take care of the marine animals via a guided tour that takes you to the back of house. You’ll not only get to see and understand the behavior of these marine animals, you’ll even get to say hi to the dolphins at dolphin lagoon! For kids who love sea creatures, this special tour will surely fascinate them.
S.E.A. Aquarium, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269, www.rwsentosa.com/behind-the-panel
Go-karting is so yesterday! Do something a little more unique, like bringing the kiddos out for an ATV ride! Mud Krank is Singapore’s first ATV adventure park, and kids as young as four years old can ride the Junior all-terrain vehicles here. Safety is of course a number one priority, therefore Mud Krank provides helmets, elbow pads and knee guards for the kids as they go on their off-road experience.
Mud Krank, 10 Neo Tiew Lane 2 Gallop Kranji Farm Resort, Farm H, Singapore 718813, www.mudkrank.com
Several Safra branches around Singapore have Kids Amaze playgrounds, and they truly are amazing! Each playground is different, but all of them are made up of visually stunning interactive play elements. Since it’s also indoors, your plans to visit will not be disrupted by bad weather conditions either! The play area is pretty huge, so your kiddos can slowly explore and have a fun time throughout the colorful playzones!
Safra, Various Locations, www.safra.sg
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