Getting Crafty this National Day- Fun Activities in Singapore for the Whole Family
Hi to all you Singaporeans out there! It seems like the time to wear your patriotic hearts on your sleeves is here (I don’t mean it literally, but if you really want to there is always HangTen and Bossini. Hahaha 🙂 . While this year might not have the same abundance of activities/promotion during SG 50, there are still fun and most importantly, FREE activities for all in the family!
Fear not we did all the work for you so just check out these awesome activities below!
Well if you are ready let’s begin:
It’s National Day!!!!
Here are some fun activities we have for you, to help start off your National Day (9th August) with a BANG! 😊 F.Y.I. Most NHB Museums will have free entry for Singaporeans/PRs as well, you can check them out here. Well if you are not aware of the Free Entry to ALL perks during National Day Open House at numerous locations in Singapore here are someplaces:
1. Century Square
To all the Easties out there LolliBox has some craft activities for you at Century Square on the 9th, 11th & 12th August, happening from 1pm – 4pm. There will be different craft workshops going on – such as Singapore Icon Scratch Art and a Colouring of Singapore Food Badge. You can check out the various terms and condition at the mall for participating in the workshop. J That is not all! Keep reading for more workshops.
Icons of Singapore Scratch Art
For more information on Century Square you can click here.
2. Singapore Art Museum (SAM)
SAM @ 8Q has an open house and there are some free awesome craft activities like Deep Space Sparkle Mobile (requires on-site registration) and Paper Orchid Brooch. Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m already excited!
National Day Open House SOURCE
Sam 8Q SOURCE
To know more on the activities at SAM, you may refer to SAM’s website here.
3. National Museum of Singapore (NMS)
If you were at SAM, why not pop on by to NMS which is nearby to check out not only their galleries but also their free but fun-filled activities, food, music performances and live screening of the National Day Parade.
Colouring Competition for Families SOURCE
Balloon Sculpting SOURCE
For more information about the event click here or for more information on NMS visit their website here.
4. Istana
Nothing could possibly be more apt than visiting the Istana on National Day! And, good news – Entry is FREE for All! There is numerous fun-filled activities and performances for children. For example, there is Henna Painting, Balloon Sculpting and even Bird Displays! For more details on what will be on the events please refer to Istana’s website here.
Istana Open House SOURCE
For more information on visiting Istana, you can click here.
3. Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH)
If you have not heard or visited SYSNMH, you should definitely visit it this National Day to learn more about what our pioneers did for Singapore through the various children activities and craft workshops. The following are some activities that caught our eye:
- Design Your own SG Badge
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Design Your own SG Badge SOURCE
- Storytelling Sessions
Time: 2.30pm – 3.15pm (Chinese); 4.00pm – 4.45pm (English)
Storytelling Sessions SOURCE
For more information on the activities click here.
5. Singapore Sports Hub
For an exciting celebration of Singapore’s 53rd Birthday head to Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square! Here are some craft activities which would be happening around the Sports Hub: Make a 3D Flag, Singapore Flag Collage Activity and Badge Making.
WE ARE SINGAPORE @ THE HUB! SOURCE
Want to know more visit Singapore Sports Hub’s website here.
After National Day
For those patriot souls who will suffer from the National Day withdrawal symptoms. Fear not, here are some activities to let you bask in the celebratory spirit even after 9th of August!
1. Grandstand
National Day craft activities by LolliBox at Grandstand for your kids on 11 – 12 August & 18 – 19 August (10am – 2pm). The first weekend (11th -12th August) would be Glitter Tattoo; the following weekend (18th– 19thAugust) would be creating your own Dragon Playground Puppet. Do note that the children activities with minimum spending in the mall.
That is all folks! Hopefully, you are looking forward to the days leading up to National Day and after with all the fun and exciting for you and your family. 😊
Till Next Time!
