PSLE Marking Days 2024 is from 14 to 16 October 2024. There will be no school on these dates and you should make the most of your time and engage in productive and enjoyable activities. Here are some ideas for what to do during the weekend and PSLE marking days from 11 to 16 October 2024 in Singapore.

1. Camp GungHo by Get GungHo

Get Gungho Camp Gungho Autumn Camp

Camp GungHo by Get GungHo offers a holistic school holiday camp in Singapore, designed by former IB international school leaders to encourage outdoor play. The camp blends arts and crafts, STEM, mindfulness, sports, and excursions, guided by the 6C’s values: competence, confidence, connection, character, caring, and creativity. At “Treasure Island” and “Spooktacular Sentosa” camps, kids create DIY Pirate and Halloween costumes, explore Nestopia’s adventure playground, go on treasure hunts and trick-or-treat trails, and visit Adventure Cove water park.

Use promo code TNAP5OFF to enjoy 5% OFF camp fees! WhatsApp (+65) 98600822 for further Group Discounts (3 or more friends/siblings).

Age range: 5 – 12 years old
When: “Spooktacular Sentosa” 14 to 16 Oct 2024 (PSLE marking week)
Where: Sentosa (meeting points at VivoCity and Sentosa)
How much: $430

Visit Get GungHo, Camp GungHo website for details.

For more information, visit Camp Gungho Autumn Camp.

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2. Monet Inside An Immersive Exhibition

Monet Inside An Immersive Exhibition

Monet Inside in Singapore invites visitors on an immersive journey through the extraordinary life of Claude Monet, one of the most inspiring artists of the 20th century. Featuring interactive installations and 360-degree projections, this one-of-a-kind media art exhibition brings his art to life like never before.

🚨 50% discount on tickets till October 4th. Get your tickets before it’s too late! 🚨

📅 From 4 Oct 2024
⏳ Approx. 60 minutes. Feel free to stay longer for photos and the art shop
📍 3rd floor, No. 600 North Bridge Road, Parkview Square, Singapore 188778
👤 All ages are welcome! (strollers & prams are not allowed)

You can get your tickets here.

For more information, visit Monet Inside An Immersive Exhibition.

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3. Bubble Planet

Bubble Planet An Immersive Experience

Following its world premiere in Milan and expansion into the USA, Brussels and London, Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience is making its Asia-Pacific debut in Singapore on 31 Aug 2024. The surreal and colorful interactive experience invites guests to escape into a whimsical world of bubbles, in which they can engage their senses and let their imaginations run wild.

📅 From 31 Aug 2024
📍 Hall 8B, 1 Expo Drive, #02-01, Singapore EXPO, Singapore 486150

Tickets are available here.

For more information, visit Bubble Planet.

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4. Art Of The Brick Event

Art Of The Brick Singapore Expo

Named a CNN Top 10 “Global Must-See Exhibition,” this LEGO® art display features over one million bricks transformed into more than 150 sculptures, including reimagined masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David and Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Highlights include a 20-foot T-Rex skeleton and an interactive LEGO® creation area. This acclaimed exhibit has toured over 100 cities and will coincide with the launch of Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience in Singapore.

📅 From 31 Aug 2024
📍 Hall 8B, 1 Expo Drive, #02-01, Singapore EXPO, Singapore 486150

Tickets are available here.

For more information, visit Art Of The Brick Singapore.

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5. ILLUMI Singapore

illumi Singapore 2024Photo Credit: illumi by Cavalia

Get ready to be dazzled as the world’s largest light, sound, and multimedia event of its kind, makes its international premiere in Singapore. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Bayfront Event Ground, illumi is a nocturnal event that will transform the iconic Singapore skyline into a breathtaking display of larger-than-life structures and innovative light installations, featuring 20 million LED lights – sure to captivate visitors of all ages.

📅 From 13 Sep 2024
📍 Bayfront Event Ground

For more information, visit ILLUMI Singapore.

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6. Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play at National Museum of Singapore

PlayDate National Museum immersive portal

Reconnect with the joys of your favourite childhood toys at Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play, the National Museum of Singapore’s new experiential pop-up centred on toys and play!

Recapture the whimsy of childhood playtime with an immersive experience, including a transformed museum exterior dressed up with large-scale artworks by local artists, photo-worthy spots, and engaging digital gamified experiences to take your visit to the next level – featuring your very own Play:Mate digital toy avatar!

📅 5 Jul 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
⏰ 10am to 7pm (last admission at 6.30pm)
📍 National Museum of Singapore
🏷 Free

For more information, visit Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play at National Museum of Singapore.

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7. Universal Studios Singapore – Fun For All This Halloween 2024

Halloween at Universal Studios SingaporeMeet and greet with Illumination’s Minion Monsters. PHOTO CREDIT: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA.

Guests of all ages can look forward to trick-or-treat fun at Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa. With Candy Cruisers dishing out a delicious assortment of treats to Halloween-themed meet and greets with fan-favourite characters, an exciting day in true Halloween style is guaranteed!

📅 13 Sep to 4 Nov 2024
📍 Universal Studios Singapore

You can get Universal Studios Singapore deals via Klook.

For more information, visit Universal Studios Singapore Family-Friendly Halloween 2024.

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8. Gardens by the Bahay Kubo: A Fiesta of Orchids

Gardens by the Bahay Kubo

Gardens by the Bahay Kubo: A Fiesta of Orchids pays tribute to the breathtaking orchids and the rich culture of the Philippines. The country is home to some of the most beautiful orchids in the world and boasts one of the highest levels of endemic orchid species.

📅 16 Sep 2024 to Jan 2025
⏰ 9am – 9pm
📍 Cloud Forest
🏷 Admission charge to Cloud Forest applies

For more information, visit Gardens by the Bahay Kubo: A Fiesta of Orchids.

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9. Deepavali Light-Up and Celebrations 2024 at Little India

Little India Deepavali Street Light Up

This year’s Festival of Lights will see a line-up of exciting programmes and activities that will allow for a delightful celebration for families and loved ones. Families can also look forward to exciting events such as Food Bazaar, Fashion Show, Public Transport Display, treasure hunts and challenges in Little India.

📅 📅 14 Sep to 17 Nov 2024
📍 Little India

For more information, visit Deepavali Light-Up 2024 at Little India.

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10. Kusu Pilgrimage Season 2024

Kusu island Chinese Temple

The annual Kusu Pilgrimage, held during the ninth lunar month, is a deeply meaningful event on the Kusu island, drawing thousands of devotees. From 3 to 31 October 2024, visitors can witness and partake in religious rituals and cultural celebrations, experiencing the rich traditions of this vibrant pilgrimage season.

You can book ferry tickets to Kusu island via Klook and Fever.

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11. Celebrate This Deepavali at the Indian Heritage Centre

Indian Heritage Centre Deepavali Open House 2024

This Deepavali, experience the exuberance of the festival at the Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) Deepavali Open House 2024! Over 4 weekends, the Indian Heritage Centre’s annual Deepavali Open House will feature a diverse line-up of programmes. Experience the rich practices and traditions of Deepavali through engaging activities at IHC for the whole family! Free admission on weekends.

📅 5 to 27 Oct 2024
⏰ 10am – 6pm DAILY, except Mondays
📍 Indian Heritage Centre

Registration is required for selected programmes.

For more information, visit Deepavali @ Indian Heritage Centre.

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12. Unusual Plants from Down Under at Gardens by the Bay’s New Carnival of Flowers

Carnival of Flowers

Step into a vibrant celebration of spring at Gardens by the Bay’s first-ever Australian-themed floral display, Carnival of Flowers! Inspired by the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, the longest-running floral show in Australia, this dazzling showcase held in collaboration with the Toowoomba Regional Council features colourful blooms including native Australian plants like kangaroo paw, grevillea, waratah, manuka, and banksia.

📅 23 Sep to 17 Nov 2024
⏰ 9am – 9pm
📍 Flower Dome (Admission charges apply)

You can get tickets online via Klook.

For more information, visit Carnival of Flowers.

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13. Treasure Hunt at A Garden of Birds – Children’s Workshop

Treasure Hunt at A Garden of Birds - Children's Workshop

Did you know that 413 species of birds are found in Singapore and nearly half of these are found in Singapore Botanic Gardens!

Join author Maureen Yeo for a fun-filled workshop in which she will read an excerpt from her latest book, “Classroom Critters: Birds Let Loose!” set partly in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. This will be followed by an exciting treasure hunt through our latest show – “A Garden of Birds: A Community Photography Exhibition of the Birds of the Singapore Botanic Gardens”.

There are new feathered friends to be made and lots of prizes to be won! Sign up here!

📅 12 Oct 2024
⏱ 10.30am – 12pm (Registration starts at 10.15am)
📍 Ridley Hall, Singapore Botanic Gardens (near Botany Centre drop-off)

Note: This workshop is suitable for children aged 4 years old and above; each participating child must be accompanied by one adult (maximum)

Visit here for more information.

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14. Humpty Reimagined Workshop @ National Gallery Singapore

Humpty Reimagined Workshop National Gallery Singapore

This Children’s Day, preschoolers and their families will be able to enjoy an exciting hands-on activity that encourages our children to let their imaginations run free! The ‘Humpty Reimagined Workshop’ invites preschoolers and their parents/guardians to craft their own interpretations of Humpty Dumpty using everyday items and recycled materials at the Expression Workshop, Keppel Centre for Art Education.

📅 1 to 13 Oct 2024
⏰ Daily, 10am – 7pm
📍 National Gallery Singapore
🏷 The workshop is free* for all to enjoy.

For more information, visit Children’s Day Workshop at National Gallery Singapore.

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15. Storytelling for kids comes alive at Our Tampines Hub

Emperor and the Nightingale ACT 3 Theatrics

Our Tampines Hub (OTH) will be hosting a fantastic lineup of interactive storytelling sessions for kids of all ages. Parents, bring your kids and prepare to be amused and entertained by storytellers at the Hub’s therapeutic garden. Don’t forget to dress up for that extra fun!

📅 14 & 28 Sep, 12 & 26 Oct 2024
⏰ 6pm
📍 OTH Wellness Garden, 5th Floor (via Lift Lobby F), Our Tampines Hub

For more information, visit Storytelling at Our Tampines Hub.

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16. Singapore River Festival – ‘River of Lights and Colours’

Singapore River Festival 2024

This year’s festival will feature a wide range of exciting events, including mesmerising light shows on iconic bridges, music performances on river cruises, pet-friendly activities, heritage games, and scenic night walks. Celebrating Singapore’s rich cultural heritage, the festival offers a perfect blend of food, entertainment, and history along the vibrant riverside districts of Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, and Robertson Quay.

📅 4 to 13 Oct 2024
📍 Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, and Robertson Quay

For more information, visit Singapore River Festival 2024.

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17. NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens

NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens Oct 2024

Horns Are Unique! captures the essence of jazz with soulful interpretations, blending classic melodies with innovative improvisations. Each performance is a journey through the rich history of jazz, infused with their unique horn-centric style. Whether you’re a lifelong jazz aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, Horns are Unique! promises to captivate and inspire with every note. Join them and rediscover the timeless allure of jazz, where the horns truly make the magic happen!

📅 12 Oct 2024
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage

Visit here for more information.

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18. All Aboard: The Japan Rail Fair 2024 is Right on Track!

The Japan Rail Fair 2024 Singapore

Hop aboard the epic three-day Japan-themed fair to experience the sights, sounds and flavours of Japan through the numerous free family-friendly activities and delicious delicacies represented by an impressive number of 26 booths*. From travel insights, traditional Japanese foods, unique beverages and cultural experiences, attendees will have the opportunity to relive and explore new and unexpected aspects and regions of Japan.

📅 11 to 13 Oct 2024
📍 Urban Park, Guoco Tower

For more information, visit The Japan Rail Fair 2024.

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19. PCF Sparkletots Future Ready Fair 2024

Future Ready Fair 2024 by PCF Sparkletots

Check out 170 unique inventions by Sparkletots children, crafted through the STEMIE (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Invention and Entrepreneurship) programme. See how these young innovators use their knowledge and creativity to tackle real-world problems. What’s more, plenty of exciting hands-on activities await you! Participate in interactive storytelling sessions and learn the basics of coding through play with our tech toys.

📅 12 to 13 Oct 2024
⏰ 11am – 8pm
📍 Waterway Point, Level 1 West Wing, Village Square

For more information, visit Future Ready Fair 2024 PCF Sparkletots.

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20. Little Footprints Preschool Open House

Little Footprints Preschool Open House

At Little Footprints, we provide childcare services for our little ones to discover the world through various learning opportunities. To get your child school-ready, our programmes build a strong foundation covering language and literacy, numeracy, discovery of the world and beyond.

Join Little Footprints Preschool for their school tour to find out more. Enrol your child to receive exclusive promotions up to $2,500*. Strictly by appointment only.

📅 5 & 12 Oct 2024
⏱ 9am – 1pm

Infant care is also available at selected centres for families with little ones from 2 to 17 months.

Schedule your tour here!

Register Now

For more information, visit Little Footprints Preschool Open House.

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21. KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse Open House

KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse Enrolment

KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse, a premium preschool brand under Babilou Family Singapore, is dedicated to nurturing happy, intelligent, and resilient young individuals.

Our programme offerings, including infant care at select centres, aim to inspire children to lead with kindness, innovate with purpose, and grow into leaders of tomorrow.

Enrol your child now and receive exclusive promotions up to $2,000*. Strictly by appointment only. 2025 enrolments are filling up!

📅 12 & 19 Oct 2024 (Saturdays)
⏱ 9am – 1pm

Schedule your tour here!

Register Now

For more information, visit KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse Open House.

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From nature, to hiking to taking a walk down unique places, kids can take a breather with a day out right here in Singapore through the above unique experiences.

Please note that the information provided is accurate at the time of publication. While every attempt has been made to ensure its completeness and accuracy, we cannot guarantee freedom from errors or omissions in this post. We encourage readers to verify with the relevant owners for the latest promotions and details.


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