April 2025 is shaping up to be a month full of meaningful celebrations, exciting events, and family fun in Singapore! Kick off the month with a touch of lighthearted humor on April Fool’s Day, followed by the reflective observance of Good Friday, a public holiday perfect for quality family time.
As the month unfolds, join the global community in raising awareness and understanding on World Autism Awareness Day, and show your love for the planet during Earth Day celebrations. For parents, the Wellness Retreat for Parents offers a chance to recharge, while kids can enjoy the enchanting performance of ZOOOM by Patch Theatre Australia.
If you’re exploring preschool options, the Raffles Kidz Preschool Open House is a must-visit, and families seeking adventure can dive into outdoor fun at Camp GungHo by Get GungHo. From meaningful causes to unforgettable experiences, April has something for everyone. Let’s make this month one to remember!
1. Wellness Retreat for Parents: Recharge & Reconnect with your Creativity & Sense
Making effort to slow down can be challenging. Explore what works for your family and make small changes gradually towards a more intentional way of living. The New Age Parents and Happy Kiddos are pleased to put together a day-long wellness event where you get to experience some workshops that could help kickstart your slow living habits.
📅 26 Apr 2025
⏰ 9.30am to 3pm
📍 The Agape, 21 Yung Ho Road, Singapore 618593
For more information, please visit Wellness Retreat for Parents.
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2. Tulipmania
Tulipmania returns for its eleventh edition this year, drawing inspiration from the rich heritage and landscapes of Türkiye, the historic home of the tulip. Journey through history and explore iconic elements of the country’s storied past, against a vibrant backdrop of over 65,000 tulips of 35 varieties.
📅 17 Apr to 12 May 2025
⏱ 9am – 9pm
📍 Flower Dome
🏷 Admission charge to the Flower Dome applies.
You can also get tickets via Klook, Fever, Pelago and KKday.
For more information, please visit Tulipmania 2025.
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3. Pigeon Singapore’s Build-Your-Own-Bottle (BYOB)
Build-Your-Own-Bottle (BYOB) for Pigeon SofTouch™ Bottles
Pigeon Singapore revolutionizes baby care with its first-ever Build-Your-Own-Bottle (BYOB) service, empowering parents to customize SofTouch™️ Bottles to match their baby’s unique feeding needs and personality. This innovative offering debuts at an exclusive pop-up in Mothercare’s HarbourFront Experience Store, where families can:
- Design personalized bottles with custom colors, patterns, and flow teats
- Meet Howapipi, Pigeon’s debut brand mascot
- Enjoy special giveaways and hands-on demos
The BYOB service blends functionality with creativity, reinforcing Pigeon’s commitment to tailored parenting solutions. Custom orders are also available online for added convenience. Don’t miss this interactive experience – where every bottle tells a story!
📅 1 Apr to 5 May 2025
📍 Mothercare’s HarbourFront Experience Store
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4. TRDOco, Echoes of the Forest
Brought to you by homegrown dance company, TRDOco, Echoes of the Forest is an immersive experience that highlights the message of deforestation through the universal language of dance. Set against the art installations of Gustav Klimt – Falling in Gold, audience will get to:
- encounter roving dancers around the exhibition space
- watch a compelling dance act within a 360 projection room that journeys through a forest’s vibrance, devastation and rebirth
- learn facts about deforestation
- engage in an activity kit about deforestation
- purchase a DIY plant kit as a commitment to planting
To catch Echoes of the Forest, simply purchase an admission ticket to the Gustav Klimt – Falling in Gold exhibition and turn up at the specified show times.
For more information, visit here.
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Welcome to PetExpo®, the biggest pet event in Singapore, trusted by pet owners and families for over a decade. This extraordinary celebration of pets and their devoted humans is where tails wag, wings flap and hearts melt with joy! Held at Singapore EXPO, PetExpo® is proud to be the home of the biggest pet event in Singapore.
📅 25 to 27 Apr 2025 (Fri-Sun)
📍 Singapore Expo Hall 5B & 6, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
🏷 Charges apply
For more information, please visit Pet Expo 2025.
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Welcome back to another year of Children’s Museum Singapore’s Signature Family Egg Hunt! This year, get ready to join WonderBot on a whimsical adventure down a bunny hole that leads us into a world shaped by our choices of today. Come and enjoy an egg-citing family day out at Children’s Museum Singapore!
📅 12, 18, 19 Apr 2025
⏰ 9am (only for 18 Apr) & 11am (12, 18, 19 Apr)
📍 Activities will be held outdoors, around and inside Children’s Museum Singapore
👥 4 to 10 years old
🏷 Charges apply
For more information, visit CMSG East Egg Hunt 2025.
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7. Building Strong Parent-Child Bonds
Grounded in attachment theory, this talk explores how a secure bond in early childhood supports emotional, social, and cognitive development. Parents will learn practical ways to foster secure attachment by consistently meeting their child’s emotional needs with warmth, understanding, and responsiveness. Join us to discover how to build resilient, trusting relationships that nurture your child’s emotional well-being and confidence, setting the foundation for their future success and happiness.
Interested parents can register here.
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8. City Square Mall Live Xinyao performances
City Square Mall revives Singapore’s golden Xinyao era this April with live Mandarin classics every Fri-Sun evening. This nostalgic music genre, popular in the 1980s, once thrived at MusicDreamers Live! Café 爱琴海 (1997–2021). Relive the heartwarming tunes that defined a generation, as homegrown artists perform iconic ballads in a tribute to Singapore’s cultural heritage. A perfect outing for families and music lovers to reconnect with the past.
📅 Every Fri, Sat and Sun during Apr 2025
🕙 6.30pm to 8.30pm
📍 City Square Mall Level 4
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Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre’s (SCDT) annual nationwide Chinese Dance Fiesta (CDF) returns!
Since 2015, the Chinese Dance Fiesta has brought the local Chinese dance community together while deepening public appreciation and understanding of the art form.
Celebrating the diversity and vibrancy of Chinese dance, all performances will be free for all to enjoy.
📅 20 Apr 2025
⏱ 5.30pm – 6.30pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
For more information, visit Free Concerts in Botanic Gardens.
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10. Celebrating UNESCO International Jazz Day – “The Soundtrack of Our Lives”
This year’s concert will be a salute to SG60 as it will be filled with a musical potpourri of Singaporean songs from the last decades all arranged by Singaporean top jazz musicians. Feast your ears on an eclectic set of songs, from “Shanty” by hometown heroes The Quests, to Dick Lee’s “The Ding Dong Song”. We’ve even got a very special performance by Linda Elizabeth and Max Surin of Tokyo Square, presenting to you their hit, “Within You’ll Remain”.
📅 27 Apr 2025
⏱ 5.30pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
For more information, visit Free Concerts in Botanic Gardens.
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11. JASG60: Jazz for All
Celebrate UNESCO International Jazz Day with The Jazzlings as they turn Gardens by the Bay into an International Garden of Jazz! Five bands will showcase diverse jazz styles, tracing the roots of today’s music. As a Singaporean youth collective, The Jazzlings honor the nation’s pioneers by inviting 200 elderly guests from care homes for a day of music, guided tours, and meals with youth and ex-offender volunteers.
Join this intergenerational celebration of jazz, unity, and SG60!
📅 30 Apr 2025
⏱ 6.20pm – 8.30pm
📍 Golden Garden, Outside Flower Dome entrance, Supertree Grove Lawn, SG50 Lattice & Waterfront Plaza
For more information, visit here.
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12. Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort
The Mandai Rainforest Resort offers a respite from the urban jungle. Amongst its offerings are treehouses with views of the verdant canopy or the Upper Seletar Reservoir. Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
📅 2 Apr 2025
Banyan Tree makes its Singapore debut with Mandai Rainforest Resort, a nature-immersive retreat in Mandai Wildlife Reserve. The 4.6-hectare property blends seamlessly into the forest, featuring 338 rooms (including treetop seed-pod suites), a rooftop pool, and event spaces – all designed to complement the lush canopy. Overlooking Upper Seletar Reservoir, its low-impact architecture harmonizes with native flora, offering guests a serene escape into Singapore’s wilderness.
For more information, visit Mandai Rainforest Resort.
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13. PropNEX Family Zone Gardens by the Bay
Calling all families! Gardens by the Bay has just unveiled its brand-new outdoor playground, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Nestled in the Active Garden, the PropNex Family Zone is a sprawling wonderland packed with exciting play areas tailored for kids of all ages.
📅 From 5 Apr 2025
📍 Active Garden, Gardens by the Bay
For more information, visit PropNEX Family Zone Playground.
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14. River Crab Playground Toa Payoh Lor 7
Toa Payoh’s new River Crab Playground, a community-driven project involving 2,000 residents, has opened at Lorong 7 Toa Payoh as part of HDB’s estate renewal. Inspired by Singapore’s native Johora singaporensis crab, it features an obstacle course, hammock swing, and otter-themed flooring – designed by a local student. This replaces the old N1 Park playground, joining the iconic Dragon Playground as a unique recreational landmark shaped by public input.
📅 From 6 Apr 2025
For more information, visit River Crab Playground Toa Payoh.
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15. ZOOOM by Patch Theatre Australia
Photo credit: Matt Byrne
Experience the magic of Patch Theatre’s award-winning show, ZOOOM, at Victoria Theatre. This enchanting performance invites young audiences on a whimsical journey to help a lost star find its way home. The show transforms darkness into a playground of creativity, featuring stunning lasers, projections, and original music.
Bring your own piece of dark and watch it light up! With over 200 performances and 50,000 delighted viewers across three countries, ZOOOM is an immersive theatrical adventure that sparks imagination and wonders for children aged 4 – 8. Don’t miss this captivating experience!
📅 1 to 5 Apr 2025
🕙 Victoria Theatre
Get your tickets today here.
For more information, please visit ZOOOM by Patch Theatre Australia.
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16. Raffles Kidz Preschool Open House
Raffles Kidz is a multi-award-winning premium preschool in Singapore that has been recognized as the Best Preschool for Primary School Readiness, Best Bilingual Preschool, and more. With glowing parent reviews, Raffles Kidz stands out for its effective inquiry-based/Montessori teaching approach, well-rounded bilingual curriculum, and dedicated team of experienced, caring educators.
Join them at their Open Houses and see firsthand why they are the #1 trusted choice for parents! Children also get to enjoy fun activities like face painting, arts and crafts, and more!
Enjoy attractive fee discounts and perks! Register Here or WhatsApp 92350893 to book your slot today! Visit raffleskidz.com to find out more.
📅 5 Apr 2025 (Sat)
🕙 9am – 1pm
📍 7 Locations
For more information, visit Preschool Open House.
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Camp GungHo offers exciting camps for kids aged 5-12, featuring games, STEM projects, soccer training with Celtic FC coaches, and thrilling outdoor adventures at top attractions.
Age: Camp GungHo Sentosa 5-12 years, Camp GungHo “Game On @ Kovan” 7-12 years, Celtic Soccer Blitz Jr 6-8 years, Celtic Soccer Blitz Youth Camp 9-12 years.
📅 7 to 9 Apr 2025
🕙 9am – 4pm
Location: Camp GungHo Sentosa, Drop-off and pick-up from either VivoCity or Beach Station Sentosa. Camp GungHo “Game On” and Celtic Soccer Blitz camps, KickOff! Kovan Arena (all weather sheltered arena).
Camp GungHo Sentosa and “Game On Kovan” *Use promo code TNAP5OFF for 5% off. Use promo code HANGOUT for 8% off (for sign ups of 3 or more). Register at campgungho.com.
For more information visit Get GungHo Kids March Holiday Camps.
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18. Istana Hari Raya & Labour Day Open House
Embark on a tour of the Istana grounds to explore its rich history, architectural heritage, and unique landscape of flora and fauna. Admission into the IOH is via the Main Gate at Orchard Road only.
📅 13 Apr 2025
⏱ 8.30am – 6pm
📍 The Istana
For more information, visit Istana Open House.
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19. Magic Hour @ Raffles Hotel Singapore
Recognised as a national treasure steeped in heritage and provenance, the iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore welcomes you to experience an exclusive world-class musical performance, that will be held bi-monthly, by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra specially for the community.
📅 12 Apr 2025
⏰ 6pm to 7pm
📍 The Lawn, Raffles Arcade (Accessible via North Bridge Road entrance)
🏷 Free admission
For more information visit Magic Hour @ Raffles Hotel Singapore.
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20. Music Oasis @ Singapore Botanic Gardens – Songs of Ancient Birds
📅 5 Apr 2025
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
This April, let the enchanting melodies of birdsong take flight at the Singapore Botanic Gardens! Under the baton of internationally-acclaimed Principal Guest Conductor Darrell Ang, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra returns with ‘Music Oasis: Songs of Ancient Birds’. Be captivated by pieces like Dancing Phoenix and Hundreds of Birds Adoring a Phoenix, alongside other masterpieces inspired by nature’s winged creatures.
Bring along a picnic mat, find your perfect spot, and immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of Chinese orchestral music. Join us as we celebrate the harmony of music and nature once again in this beloved green sanctuary!
For more information, visit Free Concerts in Botanic Gardens.
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21. Crocs’ 4.4 Sale
Get ready to chill and save! Crocs’ Buy 2 Get 1 Free Sale Items from 1 – 11 Apr 2025, bringing deals on your favourite styles. T&C apply.
Get it here.
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22. CapitaLand’s Furkids Fiesta
Celebrate National Pet Day with CapitaLand’s 3rd edition of this pet-tacular event! Enjoy:
✅ Games & workshops
✅ Pet pampering products
✅ Furkids BINGO (win goodie bags + pet-friendly bumboat rides – limited to 250/day!)
📅 12 & 13 Apr 2025
📍 Fountain Square in CQ @ Clarke Quay
🏷 FREE
👥 Open to all ages
For more information, visit CQ Furkids Fiesta.
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Nexus International School (Singapore) is proud to be making their debut on the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage at Singapore Botanic Gardens. Enjoy a special evening of musical performances from our Primary, Secondary and Chamber Choirs, as well as our Chamber Strings, Jazz/Pop Ensembles and Senior Orchestra.
Pack your picnic baskets and get ready to be serenaded as Nexus learners perform classic pop hits, including numbers from Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, ABBA and more!
📅 12 Apr 2025
⏱ 6pm – 7.15pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
For more information, visit Free Concerts in Botanic Gardens.
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24. Celebrate the Indian New Year at the Indian Heritage Centre
Image Courtesy of Indian Heritage Centre
The Indian New Year is observed by various Indian sub-ethnic communities in Singapore around this time of year, marking the start of a new year and the harvest season. It is a time for new beginnings and cultural traditions. Tamil families celebrate Puthandu on the first day of Chithirai, the Tamil calendar month. The Sikh community observes the harvest festival Vaisakhi, the Malayalee, Telugu, and Bengali communities celebrate Vishu, Ugadi, and Pohela Baishakh, respectively.
📅 12 & 13 Apr 2025
🕙 10am – 5pm
📍 Indian Heritage Centre
🏷 Free admission to the museum for Singaporeans & Permanent Residents (PRs) + Paid Programmes & Workshops
For more information, please visit Indian New Year at the Indian Heritage Centre 2025.
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Note: All details are correct as of the time of publishing. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information, no guarantee is given nor responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in the compilation. Readers are advised to check with the respective event organisers for the most updated schedules, venues and details.
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