Kidzania Singapore
From role-play activities inspired by the Year of the Rooster to Chinese New Year art and calligraphy, KidZania Singapore will be celebrating its first Chinese New Year with plenty of festive activities. Be sure to catch the special Wushu performances and Lion Dance City Parade. Just for the special festive season, your little ones can try out being a DJ too.
When: Jan 21 to Feb 12 2017, 10am-5pm
Where: KidZania Singapore, 31 Beach View
Price: Entrance fees apply
Website: www.kidzania.com.sg
Photo GalleryKidZania opens in Singapore
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Science Centre Singapore: Butterflies Up Close
Learn more about butterflies and their lifecycle at what is said to be Singapore’s only indoor butterfly enclosure, where you and your little ones can explore over 16 different species of butterflies. The special Red Lacewing butterfly will be at the exhibition for the Chinese New Year period.
When: Now till Feb 12 2017
Where: Science Centre Singapore, Hall D, 15 Science Centre Road
Price: $10 for adults and children, $8 for senior citizens (Admission charges to the Science Centre apply as well)
Website: www.science.edu.sg
Singapore Philatelic Museum: Chicken and Egg: A Fowl Tale
Explore over 200 stamps dating from 1962 at the Singapore Philatelic Museum’s Chinese New Year exhibition, and learn more about how the chicken has played a role in history. With hands-on exhibits, this exhibition is perfect for the family learn more about the different roles chickens and eggs have in different cultures.
When: Jan 20 to Jun 25 2017
Where: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman Street
Price: Free
Website: http://spm.org.sg
S.E.A. Aquarium
Embark on the Trail of the Rooster (Hogfish) and learn more about what sea creatures are considered auspicious in the Chinese culture.
The interactive trail lets little ones get up-close with with threatened marine life. You can also catch underwater dragon dance performances daily.
When: Jan 21 to Feb 11, 2017
Where: S.E.A Aquarium, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway
Price: Entrance fee to the aquarium applies
Website: www.rwsentosa.com/seaa
Jurong Bird Park
Learn more about the rooster and its family at the Fowl Trail at Jurong Bird Park, where you’ll find them specially decked out for the Year of the Rooster. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll be able to catch new chick hatchlings at the Breeding and Research Centre too.
When: Jan 28 to 30 2017
Where: Jurong Bird Park, 2 Jurong Hill
Price: Entrance fee to the park applies
Website: www.wildcny.sg
Changi Airport
Everyone’s favourite critters are here to ring in the Year of the Rooster at Changi Airport. Catch Pokemon characters like Pikachu and Snorlax among the cherry blossoms at T2 and T3, and spend $128 in a single receipt to redeem limited edition Pokemon ang pows too. The kids can also visit a giant display bakery at T3 to see how their favourite Chinese New Year goodies are made.
When: Now till Feb 11 2017
Where: Changi Airport, Airport Boulevard
Price: Free
Website: www.changiairport.com
Photo GalleryPokemon takes over Changi Airport for Christmas
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ION Orchard
Visit the mall’s Chinese Garden and check out the interactive digital fish pond, where kids can ‘touch’ the fish and lily pads. Your little one can also win you shopping vouchers by counting the number of fishes and turtles in the pond. The roving God of Fortune will be walking around for photos too.
When: Now till 12 Feb 2017
Where: ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn
Price: Free
Website: www.ionorchard.com
River Hongbao 2017
Catch acrobatic and dance performances as well as daily fireworks at 9pm. There are also stalls selling both regional and local food, so you can munch on snacks while exploring the lantern displays.
When: Now till Feb 4 2017, 2pm-11pm
Where: The Float @ Marina Bay
Price: Free
Website: www.riverhongbao.sg
Istana Nature Guided Walk
Go on guided walks conducted by NParks volunteers and learn more about the greenery in the Istana grounds. There will also be a Chinese opera performance and puppet show.
When: Jan 29 2017, 10am-4pm
Where: Istana
Price: $2 for children aged three to 12, $4 for adults
Website: www.istana.gov.sg
Sentosa
Visit the 12 Chinese zodiac lanterns at Palawan Green, where each zodiac sign is accompanied by a love story. There will also be stilt walkers in Chinese Opera costumes and a circus act.
When: Now till Feb 26 2017
Where: Around Sentosa Island
Price: Entrance fees to the island apply
Website: www.sentosa.com.sg/cny
Photo GalleryThe 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac
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Esplanade
A line-up of music performances including a guzheng and ocarina performance await at the Esplanade this Chinese New Year. There will also be wooden panels with carvings of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals set up, where little ones can create paper rubbings of the animals with crayons.
When: Now till Feb 28 2017 (performances until Jan 31)
Where: Pip’s Playboc and Esplanade Concourse
Price: Free
Website: www.esplanade.com/free
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