…and happenings ONLY in March 2017. Miss them and they are gone! So, we help you PRIORITIZE these 5 high-quality  ‘Must-Do’ attractions and activities happening this March …most are FREE.

1. World Press Photo Exhibition (3 to 26 March 2017) – Free for all.

Hailed as the ‘Oscars’ of Photojournalism, this exhibit brings the best of photojournalism right to our doorstep. There are only limited venues around the world which these are featured and Singapore is one of them…and they happen only in March.  

Suitable for kids? Yes and not quite… Read on.

Yes – The exhibition is divided into two parts – one at the Level 1 Concourse of the National Museum. This one IS suitable for kids of all ages as part of the highlight are photos taken that portray Singapore life – our local happenings including sporting highlights and iconic scenes in and around our Island State.  The iconic winning photo by Warren Richarson is also featured on this level. A must see.

Our favorite is a series of photos taken by Nancy Borowick of her late parents who were suffering from cancer together (yes, together). Very touching set of photos that symbolizes the tenacity and strength of love…till the very end. 

Not quite – The 2nd part of the exhibition is at The Canyon at Basement 1 of the National Museum. This part may be suited more for older kids (Upper Secondary- 15/16 years) and serves as a window to some harsh realities of our world today. These include the Syrian crisis and its related atrocities. There are also photos depicting the need for nature conservation. Here viewer discretion is advised.  For school-going kids, it’s best that a parent follow them to provide guidance to help them interpret the photos.  Whichever is your preference, these poignant photos are seriously good and not to be missed.

 

Details here: http://www.nationalmuseum.sg/

Take a sneak peek here: 

2. iLight Marina Bay, 2017 (3 to 26 March 2017) – Free for everybody!

This annual light spectacular that happens in and around the Marina Bay area never fails to attract the crowd for a very good reason – they are stunning! This year they return bigger and better with far more interactive installations with most focusing on the theme of ‘Sustainability’. See them before they…fade away!

Details here: https://www.lifestinymiracles.com/2017/03/light-marina-bay-2017-see-sg-new-light/

3. Children’s Festival, Gardens by the Bay – (10 Mar – 2 Apr, 2017). Partially Ticketed.

See Life-sized dinosaurs roam the Gardens by the Bay. It’s truly a rare treat to see life-sized ones and to see so many of them together…for free! I never knew Triceratops were so huge and the Brontosaurus…whoa!  Families can participate in some free activities there as well as some ticketed ones.  Highly popular so, do read our post here for more info.

Details here: https://www.lifestinymiracles.com/2017/03/blossombliss/

4. Blossom Bliss, Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay – (10 March to 2 April 2017). Ticketed.

Also at Gardens by the Bay, this highly popular annual exhibition of multitudes of peach blossoms (i.e. Sakuras) of different colour all in one location is always a crowd puller. For a good reason. I even see Japanese tourist marvel at them!  Not to be missed. Read our post for tips to cut the queues to get your tickets as well as when is the best times to visit. Do not miss this. Visit early so to catch them in bloom!

Details here: https://www.lifestinymiracles.com/2017/03/blossombliss/

5. Art Zoo at The Float@Marina Bay – (2 to 26 March 2017). Ticketed.

This is ‘Bouncy Castle’ at its best – Large huge bouncy animals all at one location. Parents, children …the entire family bouncing up and down, chuckling…laughing…falling over…all having good fun. This even which technically is part of iLight Marina Bay deserves a mention of its own for the immense fun it generates and also since this occupies the entire floating platform at the Marina area. Don’t miss it.

Details here: https://www.lifestinymiracles.com/2017/03/light-marina-bay-2017-see-sg-new-light/

6. KidZania: Kids for a Greener World….(11 – 31 March 2017). Free with KidZania Entry.

KidZania’s signature annual event this year adopts the conservation theme of preserving Aquatic Life and Saving Water. Kids will learn the importance of saving water and preserving marine life through the following activities that comes with some pretty cool souvenirs!

• Sights and Sounds of Aquatic Animals (Venue: Main Square): Kids and parents get to don makeshift portable VR goggles to view the beauty of aquatic life with our own hand phones (Yes…our OWN hand phone). Really cool and at the end of the day, get to bring these goggles home! Not too bad! Sponsored by Abbott Laboratories.

• Make your own Terrarium (Venue: The Kindergarten by Gardenasia): Parents, grandparents etc.…can join the kids in making their own Terrarium and learn about natural water cycle. Kids get to bring the terrarium home…and maybe even a photo with Titoy and Morchoo, the cute mascots of Gardenasia!

• Be part of the Aquatic City Parade: Yes…parade down KidZania city from the Main Square at 2:45pm daily and groove along to the tunes of saving water! Water Wally (PUB’s mascot) joins in on weekends!

• Go on a Water Droplet Hunt (Venue: Start from Main Square): Go and ‘hunt down’ some of these important tips in saving water that are available around KidZania city…fill worksheets in to win some prizes.

• Mini Rain Garden Workshop (Venue: Main Square): Kids get first hand experience to learn about water filtration by constructing their own Mini Rain Garden…and yes, bring them home too! Courtesy of PUB and Spritzer.

• Recycle Spritzer and earn KidZos: Yes, bring two empty Spritzer bottles to recycle and earn two KidZos for conserving nature PLUS a surprise gift!

• Contribute to the Aquatic Mural: End your trip perhaps with a personal message about aquatic conservation and saving water. Contribute to the mural right in the middle of Main Square.

All activities are FREE when inside KidZania Singapore during month of March, 2017.

Details here: http://www.kidzania.com.sg/events/category/events/

Have a great March break everyone!