In conjunction with National Breakfast Day, a regional McDonald’s initiative, McDonald’s would like you to enjoy a hearty Egg McMuffin to kickstart your day on 18 March 2013 to fight your Monday blues away! WOW!

(Source: http://www.mcdonalds.com.sg)

1,000 free Egg McMuffins will be given out, per participating restaurant, to customers on a first-come, first-served basis. This accounts to more than 100,000 free Egg-Muffins to be given out in Singapore! Together with 5000 other McDonald's restaurants in Asia, Middle East and South Africa, 5 million Egg McMuffins will be given away for FREE to celebrate McDonald's first and biggest breakfast activity!

Date: 18 March

Location: Across 121 McDonald’s restaurants in Singapore! 

(Click here for list of participating outlets)

Time: 5 – 10am, except these locations

As the saying goes, "the early bird gets the worm", so make your way down to your nearest McDonald store on 18th March, to enjoy your free Egg-Muffin to start your holiday or day at work!

Click on the following URL: http://www.mcdonalds.com.sg/nbd/ for more details and its terms & conditions. 

Happy Egg-Citing Breakfast!

Chinese New Year is only 2 weeks away before we welcome the Year of the Snake. During this period, many household will be busy spring cleaning, buying CNY goodies and decorating their homes to celebrate the Spring!

This is a very important festival for the Chinese and there will be a couple of events lined up to get you soak into the Chinese New Year mood if you have not feel the heat yet. So where are the places you and your family can look out for this CNY?

Sentosa Flowers 2013 - Joys of Spring

9 - 17 February 2013 (10am - 7pm) 

Palawan Beach

*Ticketing applies

Sentosa Flowers is back again setting at a different location ~ Palawan Beach. We have been visitors to this event for the past 2 years and looking forward to see thousands of tropical and spring flowers blooming by the sea. It will be a great photography spot for families and friends.

Check out our previous visits to the Sentosa Flowers

2011 - http://bpdgtravels.blogspot.sg/2011/02/sentosa-flowers-2011.html

2012 - http://bpdgtravels.blogspot.sg/2012/01/sentosa-flowers-2012.html

http://flowers.sentosa.com.sg/ 

Photo source (flowers.sentosa.com.sg)

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River Hongbao 2013

8 - 16 February 2013 (12pm - 1130pm)

The Float @ Marina Bay

Free admission

River Hongbao seems like a must go venue for our family over the years. If you have followed through our blog, you will notice we did not fail to take pictures with our Chinese Zodiac and check out our fortune for the New Year as part of the CNY celebration. Visitors can expect more lanterns display and foreign delicacies from Guangdong. There will also be daily shows and games to entertain the crowd.

http://bpdgtravels.blogspot.sg/search/label/River%20Hongbao

If you like to catch some Fireworks Display, be there on 8th Feb (Fri) - 8pm or 9th Feb (Sat) - 12 midnight.

http://www.riverhongbao.sg/

Photo source (www.riverhongbao.sg)

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Chinatown CNY Celebration

18th January - 9 February (Festive Street Bazaar)

19th January - 9 February (Nightly Stage Shows) 

Official light-up and opening ceremony has already kicked off on 19th Jan 2013 and the CNY eve party will commence on 9th February from 930pm - 1230am (New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street).

Chinatown is exceptionally vibrant during the CNY period. Huge crowd swamped the streets especially during the weekends to make their purchases of CNY goodies, clothings, flowers and deco.

The nightly performances at Kreta Ayer Square is a popular spot where many Chinese gather to enjoy a series of song, dance, music and cultural performances by various local and foreign troupes.

http://www.chinatownfestivals.sg/

Photo source (www.chinatownfestivals.sg)

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Chingay 2013 - Fire in Snow

22 - 23 February 2013

F1 Pit Building

* Ticketing applies

(Photo source : www.chingay.org.sg/)

We have never been to Chingay before and can only catch parts of the parade through photos and on television. Usually held at the end of CNY holiday, Chingay is an annual street parade, famous for its beautiful and colourful floats and multi-cultural local and international performances. There are also times where the floats go through the Heartlands and we may catch a glimpse of the extravaganza.

http://www.chingay.org.sg/

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Singapore Art Museum Open House

10 & 11 February

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, SAM will be opening its door to the public! Free entry to all galleries at SAM from 10am. On 11th February, there will also be a series of hands-on activities for everyone from 11am to 6pm.

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Singapore Philatelic Museum Open House

10 & 11 February (930am - 7pm)

Singapore Philatelic Museum will have its Open House on Chinese New Year day with a full day of fun-filled activities on 11th February. There will be guided tour, cooking demostration and "Snakes & Ladders" Exhibition. For more information on the programme list, visit the SPM website. 

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Istana Open House

11 February 

The Istana grounds is open to the public on the 2nd day of CNY. Admission is free for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents. Other visitors are required to pay an entrance free of $1 per person. Usually there will be performances and Istana souvenirs will be on sale at the Open House.

http://www.istana.gov.sg/

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There are also other CNY celebrations held within the heartlands where there will be lion dance, stage shows and stalls setup to bring more joy to the residents during this Spring Festival. It is the busiest time for most of us since we will be occupied getting new clothings, buying goodies and spring cleaning our homes. Despite being tied up with so many things on our minds to complete, nothing beats having a nice reunion dinner on CNY eve, praying at the temples for a good health and year ahead and visiting our friends and relatives as we snack from home to home. ^_^

Wishing all a Happy Lunar New Year!

HAPPY 2013! Our first blog post for the year! Last month, we penned our wishes down on the Wishing Spheres and these little white balls, together with our wishes are floating on the waters of Marina Bay as we catch the countdown yesterday in the comfort of our new home.

2012 was a very busy and tiring year for our family. After a major decision to move to a new unit, we spent most of the months packing, moving and unpacking. It was a Year of many Changes and Challenges. Change of environment, lifestyle as well as a mix feeling of emotions.

We have finally settled down and spent our December holidays, Christmas and New Year Eve counting down in our lovely nest. Our kiddos are as happy and excited as ever as they prepare and get ready to start school tomorrow! ^_^

Here's our wishes for the New Year! :)

Gladys - Our Guardian Angel

Denver - Aspiring Scientist-to-be

 Hubby - Forever Caring and Helping

Myself

BPDGTravels looks forward to another EXCITING 2013 with lots of FUN and Family Bonding. May your New Year be filled with 12 Months of Happiness, 52 Weeks of Joy and 365 Days of Good Health.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Apologies for the lack of updates and blog posts as BPDGTravels is MOVING....

Well, not exactly moving in blog space but rather our family is in the process of shifting to a new home. The upcoming months is going to be tiring as we will be busy with renovation works and also juggling with our daily committments.

Nevertheless, we will continue to blog (slowly but surely)!

Apart from continuing to share the various family events and fun places, we will also begin to blog on another of our favourite past-time .... FOOD!

Stay Tune and We'll Be BACK!

~ BPDGTravels ~

Have you every heard about Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution? Well, I certainly do not until I was being introduced by a fellow food blogger friend, Derrick about the Food Revolution Day which is going to be held in Singapore on 19th May (Saturday).

Why is there a food revolution?

"We're losing the war against obesity in the US. It's sad, but true. Our kids are growing up overweight and malnourished from a diet of processed foods, and today's children will be the first generation ever to live shorter lives than their parents. It's time for change. It's time for a Food Revolution."
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"The only message I keep hearing is that you believe your kids need better food, and that you want help to keep cooking skills alive. That's why this Food Revolution matters."

~ Jamie Oliver

(Source: http://www.jamieoliver.com/us/foundation/jamies-food-revolution/why)

Learn more about Food Revolution Day and it's misson for better food and bringing food education back to people. I went to search for his revolution videos and its amazing how he has shown nuggets are made and his effort in bringing in awareness and changing the way we cook, and to eat real food instead of processed food.

There will be cooking demos, talks, giveaways, games and performances and it will be a chance where people who love and enjoy food would come together. It looks like a great event for everyone and moving towards a healthier lifestyle through understanding the food we eat everyday.

Event: Food Revolution Day Dinner Party

Date: 19 May 2012, 4-8pm

Address: The Lawn, Biopolis Way

For more information, check out the following links.
http://www.foodrevolutionday.com
https://www.facebook.com/FoodRevolutionSingapore

Our family has been fanatic movie-goers over the years. Our kiddos started hitting the cinema as young as 4 years old! Denver & Gladys never fail to enjoy their sweet flavoured popcorn and icy coke while comfortably seated in the dark, air-conditioned room with superd surround sound system! This is another form of family time together since it is something that we LOVE doing!

A piece of good news to share (especially those staying in the West)! GV Jurong Point is reopening on 1st May 2012 after ungoing a $4.5 million dollar renovation! Anticipate a wider and more luxurious cinema seats, premium sound system, increased leg room and improved facilites to WOW the audience!

If you have no plans on 1st May, do drop by Jurong Point Shopping Centre where Aunty Lucy and Mr Popcorn will be making an appearance at GV Jurong Point for the cinema's re-opening! In addition, the blockbuster movie, "Marvel's The Avengers" will also be screening on the very same day.

There are also special deals available for movie-goers when you purchase your tickets to any movies!

Re-opening of GV Jurong Point on 1st May
11am to 12pm & 3 to 4pm	Present a pair of tickets to Mr Popcorn and receive an exclusive Popcorn Mobile Screen Cleaner.
12 to 1pm	Free mini Magnum with a pair of tickets purchased.
2 to 3pm	Free Minute Maid giveaway with purchase of a pair of tickets
All Day	Present your GV Movie Club membership card with  every purchase of min 2 tickets and receive a $5 JP Mall voucher.

*While stocks last.
Check out Golden Village website for more details:  http://www.gv.com.sg/promodetails/gv_promotions_5708.jsp

Anyone keen on catching a movie!? ^_^

Another year has passed since we were priviledged to be covered by TNP for Earth Hour in 2011! - http://bpdgtravels.blogspot.com/2011/03/earth-hour-2011-coverage-on-tnp-shin.html

Earth Hour 2012 will be taking place in Singapore at 8.30pm, Saturday, 31 March 2012 and this will be the 3rd year where we will be participating in this significant and meaningful event. :)

Check out the official video for Earth Hour 2012 - Go Beyond the Hour

Once again, many organisations will be participating in this year's Earth Hour movement to go beyond the hour!

Earth Hour 2012 @ Orchard Road
Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza (6.30pm to 10pm)
- A host of fun yet symbolic activities including the phenomenal human formation during the momentous lights-out hour which will commence at 8.30pm.
More information from http://www.wwf.sg/?203380/EARTH-HOUR-2012--AT-ORCHARD-ROAD

Picnic under the stars @ Woodlands Waterfront
Lawn area beside the central spine event plaza and the field beside the playground (7pm to 1030pm)
- and Concert, Movie screening, Flea Market, Stargazing, Overnight Cycling and more!
(Bring 10 plastic bottles for recycling and redeem a goodie bag. While stocks last!)

Various shopping malls including IKEA, West Mall, Hougang Mall, AMK Hub, Suntec City, Tampines 1 etc are also very supportive of this event. Thumbs up!

This year, there is also a theme for Earth Hour - "I Will If You Will" where people are encourage to make a difference by offering something in return. Carrefour has organised a contest where you can pledge a challenge to your friends or family. The top 3 most creative and environmental conscious pledge will win $500 worth of Carrefour vouchers each! Check out Carrefour's facebook page for more information.

We have made our pledge.... have you?

Earlier this week, we received a pamphlet on the opening of another new lifestyle hub  - Greenwich V which is located along the junction of Yio Chu Kang Road and Seletar. The 2-storey retail mall will have it's Grand Opening & Carnival this Friday which promises a lot of FUN activities, FREE treats, FABULOUS entertainment for EVERYONE at the Village.

There will be 2 weekends of fun at Greenwich V! Check out the details:

FREE TREATS

Yummy Treats For All

Green Candy Floss, Green Popcorn, Cold Stone Creamery ice cream (YUMMY!!!!)

Free Balloons

- 10 Feb, 4:30pm 

- 11, 12, 18 & 19 Feb, 2:30pm

Candies Giveaway

- 18, 19 Feb, 4:30pm

Green & Healthy Apples

- 11, 12, 18 & 19 Feb, 8pm

FUN ACTIVITIES

Story Telling Session

- 11 & 12 Feb, 4pm

Magic Show

- 11 & 12 Feb, 5:30pm

Balloon Sculpting Workshop

- 11, 12, 18 & 19 Feb, 2:30pm

Play Dough Sculpting Workshop

- 18 & 19 Feb, 6:30pm

Washable Tattoo Art

- 11 & 18 Feb, 12:30pm

Sand Art

- 12 & 19 Feb, 12:30pm

No wonder our kiddos are extrememly excited upon seeing the yummy treats and freebies!  We'll be hopping by to the new mall to have a sneak peak. :)

In addition, Mommy, together with 15 other bloggers will also be joining in "The Greenwich V Experience" this coming weekend! We'll be participating together with our families and I can't wait to be part of this fun-filled and exciting event! Stay tune on this page for more information and photos!

COUNTDOWN TO 2012 with MARINA BAY!

 

5 more days to New Year! Are you excited? Well, we definitely are! 2011 has been a very eventful year for us so far and we are looking forward to more adventures to broaden our horizon! As we welcome 2012, there are many countdown parties around Singapore. The biggest and most happening countdown would be at Marina Bay on 31st December 2011! 

We have penned our wishes on the Wishing Spheres and these signed spheres will be set afloat in Marina Bay and form a spectacular visual arts display during the countdown!

On New Year's eve, there will be many activities around Marina Bay. Check these out!

Event: Esplanade Presents: Celebrate December
Venue: Esplanade Concourse/Outdoor Theatre
Date: 16 Dec - 31 Dec 2011 (Free admission)

Event: Happy 3+65 New Year's Eve Countdown Show
Venue: The Promontory @ Marina Bay
Date: 31 Dec 2011, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Free admission)

Event: Rhythms by the Bay (FM Pop Music School)
Venue: The Promontory @ Marina Bay
Date: 31 Dec 2011, 9:30pm - 12:00am (Free admission)

Event: Downtown Bites (Marina Bay Link Mall)
Venue: Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade
Date: 31 Dec 2011, 5:00pm - 2:00am (Free admission)

Event: Celebrate 2012 with Channel 5
Venue: The Float@Marina Bay
Date: 31 Dec 2011, 8:00pm - 3:00am (Tickets at $25)

All events will be happening around the bay, not forgetting the fireworks display! Partying is going to stretch through past midnight and it will be a blast!

Visit the official website for more information: http://www.marinabaycountdown.sg/#/activities

If you are penning your wishes or coming down to the countdown party, remember to snap pictures which captures "Special Moments" to participate in the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown Photography Contest. Everyone is welcome to participate even if you are not a pro. ^_^

Here's wishing everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Yeah! Another Christmas musical not to be missed this December Holidays! From 10 - 22 Dec 2011, Bugs, Tweety and Sylvester will be having a blast of FUN with you at Tropics Atrium (level 1) at Suntec City Mall!

SHOW TIME

Tue to Thurs - 1pm & 7pm

Fri to Sun - 1pm, 4pm & 7pm

(No shows on Monday)

Thanks to Juliana, we are happy and delighted to be invited to the opening of the Looney Tunes Christmas Musical! A wishing sphere is spotted at the entrance and our kiddos wrote their wishes down for the third time (and counting)! - We have penned our wishes at Marina Bay, Orchard Road and Suntec City to date! Check out our experience here : http://bpdgtravels.blogspot.com/2011/12/penning-our-wishes-for-new-year.html

Denver & Gladys - happily waiting for their favourite characters to make their entrance in while munching on the yummy popcorn.

Here comes the Looney Tunes!! Can you guess who are the kiddos' favourite? Read on... :)

"I tawt I taw a puddy tat!" ..... "I did! I did!" ---- Say "Hi" to Slyvester and Tweety too!

The children are very familiar with Looney Tunes since they have been watching this cartoon on TV/CD numerous times repeatedly. The entire musical is filled with songs and dances to bring in the Christmas cheer!

It wouldn't be complete without hearing Christmas songs - brought to you by the Looney Tunes! 

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

The musical ended with a confetti BLAST and children swamp to grab the ribbons!

Did you guess who are Denver and Gladys' favourite character? It's pretty obvious just looking at whom they are standing with! I hope Sylvester didn't mind nor feel too lonely. ^_^

Christmas is around the corner and we wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR in advance. :)

During December holidays, shopping malls are packed with shows and meet & greet sessions. This year, our curious, adventure-loving Mr. Moon and his celestial friends have rocket down to Singapore for Christmas! (*I spotted a plush toy of Mr Moon which is SOOOOO CUTE! A great Christmas present! ^_^)

Mr Moon is a delighted tale of Mr Moon and his friends’ adventures in the wondrous galaxy, created by British author, Kate Veale. All the characters are so lovable and cute, no wonder Gladys is so keen to see Mr Moon LIVE!

There was a queue forming an hour before the show! (7pm). Luckily we arrived early and joined in the line.

Thankfully, there is a TV screening short clips of Mr Moon that helps to make the half an hour waiting bearable for the kiddos. ^_^ The show started with a game and activity involving the children doing various kinds of actions. They jumped, screamed and cheered for Mr Moon's appearance.

After much anticipation, we welcomed Mr Moon and his friends! Aren't they adorable?

There are songs, dances, video clips and also bubble flakes! A very entertaining show for the entire family to catch this Christmas season.

Denver & Gladys took a nice photo with Mr Moon & Friends! Obviously, Gladys' favourite character is Mr Moon himself! (Mommy prefers Sunny though. hehehe)

If you like to catch Mr Moon & his friends (who will be visiting Frasers Centerpoint Malls), check out the following website for the showtime and it's location. - http://www.fraserscentrepointmalls.com/promo/Galactic_Christmas/

Have a Galactic Christmas!

December is here! My favourite month of the year as it is the school holidays and filled with festive cheer! Christmas trees and lightings are up and we are singing our all-time favourite cheery Christmas songs.

To add on to the festive season, twenty 10-feet tall Norfolk Pine trees have been placed along Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade. Each sponsored "ChariTrees" are fitted with LED lights and decorated with Christmas ornaments by various organisations who have adopted them and pledged to help the less fortunate, raising funds for 300,000 beneficiaries of the Community Chest.

We may not have snow in Singapore, but with the majestic Singapore skyline as the backdrop, the Christmas ChariTrees lightened and brightened up the Waterfront magically.

The ChariTrees (jointly brought in by the Community Chest and the Urban Redevelopment Authority) is on display and lighted from now till 1st Jan 2012. We brought the kids along to have a stroll along the waterfront while taking pictures and enjoying the scenary. Not forgetting going on another round of "Elephant Hunting" for the Elephant Parade event. ^_^

Apart from admiring the unique decos on each Christmas tree, you can also vote for your favorite ChariTree and stand a chance to win a Christmas ride for 2 where you and your partner will go on a tour bus ride to see the beautiful lighting and decorations around Marina Bay!

Voting period: Now on till Sun 11 Dec

https://www.facebook.com/marinabaysg?sk=app_6009294086
Venue: Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade (near Mist Walk/Marina Bay Sands)

It's a season of Love, Giving and Sharing around Marina Bay and we are already soaking into the Holiday Season!

Great news! Jurong Bird Park has recently opened a new bird-themed funland - Birdz of Play suitable for children of all ages! Another playground for families to venture this December holidays!

We have not check out the new playground but based on the reports, its going to be another main attraction for families to stop by when they visit the park!

Birdz of Play has designated wet and dry play zones that are separated for toddlers and older children. There is an animal-themed playground in the Rainforest Kidzworld at Singapore Zoo and now we welcome a bird-themed funland at the Bird Park! Water sprays, giant tipping water bucket, slides plus the flying fox are not to be missed. On top of that, there is a multi-purpose pavilion where older kiddos can play games at the games room while parents do their shopping at the retail outlet.

Seems like a lot of fun!

Check out more details at:
http://www.birdpark.com.sg/l4_t2.aspx?l4=25&l3=102&l2=13&l1=5&langid=1
http://wrscomsg.wordpress.com/2011/11/22/jurong-bird-park-launches-birdz-of-play/

The 2nd annual Candle Night @ Marina Bay will be held on 5th November 2011, Saturday. This environmental and energry conservation event started out in Tokyo which encourages people to turn off the lights for a few hours. There will be lantern making using recycle materials where children and adults can participate and everyone can join in the Candle Parade which will start from the Merlion Park.

We have participated in the iLight at Marina Bay and Earth Hours recently and would be looking forward to seeing the candle lights lighting up the waterfront. It will be nice to have some family time together and Gladys will definitely be delighted to see her favourite Merlion again. ^_^

This event is free and open to public participation.
For more details, please visit: http://www.lightingdetectives.sg/index.php?page=events

Punggol Waterway (also called My Waterway@Punggol) will be opening it's door to the public from 23rd October 2011.


The 4.2 kilometre, Singapore's longest man-made waterway features 5 bridges and a 280m-long 'Heartwave Wall'. Extending from the Lorong Halus Wetland and The Riverside Walk, it has walking and cycling path which connects Punggol Reservoir to Serangoon Reservoir.

News from CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1156272/1/.html

We have been cycling along the 3km track from our home to Lorong Halus Wetland and had a sneak peak from afar. There are still minor construction and touch up that needs to be done before it's official opening.

We are looking forward to the new extension and this is definitely great news for the residents staying in Sengkang and Punggol. :)

Exams are around the corner and this is the time where parents and their children are busy coaching and studying. Nevertheless, October is also the month where we celebrate Children's Day! Our kiddos deserve a little break and have some fun.

Any plans on where to bring your children on this special day?  Frasers Centerpoint Malls has organised a series of events for the whole family.
From 30th September to 9th October, FUNTASIA will be taking place at CausewayPoint, Compass Point, Northpoint and Yew Tee Point. There will be game booths, children workshops, movie screening, balloon sculpturing and lucky dips! Parents and children can have fun together.



If your child is more adventurous, why not take up a Forest Adventure Mobile Course at The Centrepoint from 7th - 9th October. There will be nine stages of obstacles including ladders, swings, suspension bridges etc. which is designed to challenge and stimulate children's minds.

Check out the following links below for more details on the above events:
http://www.fraserscentrepointmalls.com/promo/FUNTASIA/index.html
http://www.fraserscentrepointmalls.com/promo/FOREST_ADVENTURE/index.html

HAVE FUN & HAPPY CHILDREN'S DAY!

Walter the Rabbit has hopped to Marina Bay and it will be there till 30th September 2011. ^_^ We missed celebrating the Mid-Autumn festival with Walter last weekend but am truly excited to know that there are a range of activities through September by the Marina Bay City Gallery!

Check out the website for more details: http://www.marina-bay.sg/walter/activities.html

Apart from mobile library and activity corner for the kiddos, you can also participate in the art competition (Junior/Open category) for a chance to win attractive prizes! So hop by Marina Bay this weekend and have an interactive session with your family.

Yeah! Lantern Festival will be held at the Chinese Garden once again! This year, the theme would be "The World of Legends" in tribute to the Chinese Legends that are associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival. Visitors will be in for a special treat with the large scale lanterns, lightings, stage performances, carnival game stalls and traditional culture & food stalls!

The World of Legends
Lantern Festival at Chinese Garden 2011
神话世界
裕华园中秋灯会2011

Date & Time: 26th August 2011 - 18th September 2011
 Opening Hours: 9am to 11pm daily

Ticketing Details: $12 for adults (12 & above) / $8 for children (11 and below)

 Address: 1 Chinese Garden Singapore 619795

 (Source: http://www.yoursingapore.com/content/traveller/en/browse/apps/eventdetails.Lantern-Festival-at-Chinese-Garden-2011.html)

Mark your calendar now if you are interested to spend this year Mid-Autumn Festival with your family at the Chinese Garden, Note: Admission charges applies.

June holidays is coming soon! While some families will be travelling overseas to enjoy this vacation break, what are the other activities we can engage our children in to make this a more fufilling holiday?

Here is a list of cool events being lined up!

• Singapore Expo
• Event: The Popular Fair 2011
• Date: 26 May, 10am - 10pm (Members' closed door sales)
• Date: 27 - 30 May, 10am - 10pm (Open to public)
• Venue: Hall 6A
• Event: Singapore Food Expo 2011
• Date: 27 - 31 May, 11am - 10pm
• Venue: Hall 5
• Event: John Little Expo Sale
• Date: 26 May - 5 Jun, 10:30am - 10pm
• Venue: Hall 4
• Singapore Book Fair 2011
• Event: Singapore Book Fair
• Date: 27 May, 2pm - 10pm, 28 May - 5 Jun, 11am - 10pm
• Venue: SUNTEC Singapore, Level 4, Halls 402-404
• http://www.bookfair.com.sg/
• RSAF Open House 2011
• Event: Our Air Force, Defending Our Skies
• Date: 28 May, 9:30am - 7pm, 29 May, 8:30am - 7pm
• Venue: Paya Lebar Air Base
• Fees: Free admission
• Singapore Zoo
• Event: Zoolympix
• Date: 23 May - 12 June, 10am - 4pm
• Fee: $2 activity fee. Zoo admission charges applies
• Event: Zoo Explorer Camp
• Date: 30 May - 1 June, 9am - 5pm (3 days)
• Fee: $310 per child (excludes 7% GST)
• Families with childrean age 7 to 12 years
• Event: Junior Zoo Keeper
• Date: 6 June 2011, 9am - 5pm
• Fee: $250 per child (7% GST applies)
• Children age 10 - 13 years
• http://www.zoo.com.sg/eventcal.aspx?l1=0&langid=1
• Jurong Bird Park
• Event: Save the Colour
• Date: 4 June - 26 June, 10am - 4pm
• Origami Village, Colour yourself, Adopt a bird & Make a promise
• http://www.birdpark.com.sg/l2_t2.aspx?l1=10&l2=30&langid=1
• International Museum Day 2011
• Event: Open house at various participating museums and galleries
• Date: 29 May 2011
• http://www.museums.com.sg/cs11/promo_openhouse.html
• Children's Season 2011
• Event: Various Exhibitions and Programmes
• Date:  14 May to 31 July 2011
• http://www.museums.com.sg/cs11/about_cs.html
• NFC 2011 Closing Event
• Event: Family Day Out Carnival
• Date: 25 Jun, 9am - 6pm
• Venue: Waterfront Promenade @ Marina Bay
• Fees: Free admission
• http://www.nfc.sg/
• Activities In The Mall
• Event: Science In The Mall - X-ploring Robot Zoo
• Date: 3 - 12 Jun, 11am - 10:30pm
• Venue: Plaza Singapura Level 1 Atrium
• http://www.science.edu.sg/events/Pages/scienceinthemall.aspx
• Event: Thomas & Friends "LIVE"
• Date: 28 May - 5 Jun (No shows on Monday)
• 1pm and 7pm (weekday)
• 1pm, 4pm, 7pm (weekend)
• Venue: Jurong Point Shopping Centre, Centrestage Lvl 1
• Event: Kiddie Funland
• Date: 27 May - 26 Jun, 12pm - 9pm
• Venue: AMK Hub's main entrance
• http://www.amkhub.com.sg/promotions.asp?cat=1

More updates to come along if we are aware of any new events. :)

Mark your calendar! 29th May 2011 is International Museum Day and there will be Open House for various Musuems in Singapore with loads of FUN activities to start the June school holiday!

Source: http://www.museums.com.sg/cs11/index.html

Here are some listed events for IMD 2011:

Asian Civilisations Museum
Event: Little Explorer's Travels
Date: 28-29 May 2011 (1pm to 6pm)
Free admission from 9am to 7pm (Part of IMD)
http://www.acm.org.sg/exhibitions/eventdetail.asp?eventID=716

Singapore Philatelic Musuem
Event: Up, Up and Away!
Date: 28-29 May 2011 (10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm)

Event: Family Fun Stations
Date: 28 May 2011 (10am-5pm)

Event: Puppets Mania: "The Tiger and the Rabbit"
Date: 28 May 2011 (11am-11:30am - Limited spaces available)

Event: Flights Away
Date: 28 May 2011 (2pm-6pm)
Date: 29 May 2011 (10am-5pm)

Event: Win the Bunnies Over!
Date: 29 May 2011 (10am-2pm)

Event: "Bunny Wonderland" Workshop
Date: 29 May 2011 (2pm-3:30pm)

For more information of activites on free admission days, please visit: http://www.spm.org.sg/im/im_programmes_public_prog/im_open_house_days/lets_play_festival_2011.pdf
(Part of IMD and CS11)

Singapore Art Museum
Event: IMD Open House @ SAM with free entry to all galleries
Date: 29 May 2011 (1pm-5pm)
http://www.singaporeartmuseum.sg/programmes/details.php?id=366

Free admission for everyone on 29th May for all participating Museums and Galleries :) 
http://www.museums.com.sg/cs11/promo_openhouse.html

The fun doesn't stops here! From 14th May to 31st July 2011, it is the Children's Season 2011. Jointly organised by National Heritage Board and Museum Roundtable, this season seeks to inspire, educate children through various exhibitions and programmes. National Museum of Singapore

Brochures are available at all particpating museums, galleries and public libraries where public can get a copy and get a chance to receive stamps to redeem exclusive CS gifts. ^_^