April 2026 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.
From meaningful causes to unforgettable experiences, April has something for everyone. Let’s make this month one to remember!
1. Thrive After-school Experience Day at Thomson
The New Age Parents and Thrive After-school invite you and your child to experience a day at Thrive – our newest after-school centre at Thomson.
Join us for a warm, hands-on open house created for parents of Primary 1 to 6 children. Discover how Thrive supports children through a holistic after-school approach, nurturing their academic progress, character development, and overall well-being.
📅 11 Apr 2026
🕙 10am – 12pm or 2pm – 4pm
📍 Thrive After-school Thomson
510 Thomson Road, #04-02 SLF Building, Singapore 298135
For more information, please visit Thrive After-school Experience Day at Thomson.
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Visit our Open House to meet our friendly teachers, learn about our multi-award-winning curriculum, and see what your child will experience each day!
📅 18 Apr 2026
🕙 9am – 1pm
📍 All Locations
Ready to give your child the best head start? ✨ Save up to $3,600 when you enrol. Sign up now at raffleskidz.com!
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3. Minecraft Experience makes its Asia debut in Singapore at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Image credit: Minecraft Experience
Epic family day out alert! From April 2026, you can step inside the world’s best-selling video game right here at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Calling all families, crafters, and adventurers! Get ready to pull your kids away from the screen and plunge them into the screen this April. Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is making its Asian debut in Singapore, and it’s landing right in the heart of nature at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
📅 24 Apr to 13 Sep 2026
📍 Green Canvas, Mandai Wildlife Reserve
For more information, please visit Minecraft Experience.
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4. Ngee Ann National Students’ Calligraphy Competition 2026
The competition aims to promote Chinese calligraphy, nurture young talents, and provide students with a meaningful platform to learn, compete, and grow in the traditional art form. The Ngee Ann National Students’ Calligraphy Competition is one of the very few calligraphy competitions in Singapore to be conducted entirely on site.
📅 4 Apr 2026
🕙 10am – 11.30am (Primary School Category), 10am – 12pm (College Category: JC/Poly/Other colleges), 1pm – 3pm (Secondary School Category)
📍 Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza
For more information, please visit Ngee Ann National Students’ Calligraphy Competition 2026.
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Masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum meet vibrant tulips and charming windmills at Tulipmania – a lively celebration of Dutch culture and one of our most beloved floral displays.
📅 24 Apr to 17 May 2026
🕙 9am – 9pm
📍 Flower Dome
You can get tickets via Klook, Fever, Pelago and KKday.
For more information, please visit Tulipmania.
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6. Raffles Hotel Singapore Presents Magic Hour by Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO)
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 by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra specially for the community.
📅 25 Apr 2026
🕙 6pm to 7pm
📍 The Lawn, Raffles Arcade
🏷 Free admission
For more information, please visit Magic Hour at Raffles Hotel.
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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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