5 Free Outdoor Activities to Celebrate Father’s Day in Singapore
Thursday 01 January, 1970
Whether our fathers are the adventurous and outgoing, or the stern and serious, they have been there supporting us in many ways.
Here are 5 events over the weekend that’ll allow you to spend quality time with the family outdoors.
1. Teleport to Korea at the Asian Civilisation Museum’s Seoul Awesome! Weekend Festival
Credit: Asian Civilisations Museum
Kick off the weekend with some K-pop fun at the Asian Civilisations Museum! With traditional court dancers, games, and snacks such as Bingsu featured at the event, even if you can’t afford to fly dad to Korea, he’ll probably feel like he’s already in the Land of Kimchi!
(P.S. They’ve also got a movie marathon at the ACM Green where you can have a picnic while enjoying films inspired by the Joseon dynasty.)
Date/Time: 17 & 18 June, 1pm - 9pm (Sat); 1pm - 5pm (Sun)
Location: Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM)
Getting There: Raffles Place MRT Station, 4 stops from Orchard MRT Station (3-minutes walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Orchard Hotel)
2. Enjoy a Thrilling Day Out at Mega Fun at Sentosa
Link: http://www.sentosa.com.sg/megafun
Credit: Sentosa
Pop into Palawan Beach for a fun-filled day this weekend. With a wide array of activities such as bubble performances, dazzling light installations and outdoor movie screenings to choose from, you can be sure it’ll be a very exciting day spent at Singapore’s iconic beach playground.
Date/Time: 18 June, 12pm - 11pm
Location: Sentosa
Getting There: HarbourFront MRT Station, 6 stops from Orchard MRT Station (3-minutes walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Orchard Hotel)
3. Watch free movie screenings under the stars
Link: http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/screen-capture
Credit: The Straits Times
From award-winning anime classic, Castle in the Sky (1986), to indie art films, like Basquiat (1996), it’s all about relaxing and enjoying a good film under the stars with dad.
RP’s pro tip: Bring dad’s favourite snack and drinks to score extra points with him!
*The screenings are subject to weather conditions.
Artscience on Screen
Date/Time: 17-25 June, 10.30am, 12.35pm, 2.40pm & 4.45pm
Location: ArtScience Museum
Getting There: Bayfront MRT Station, 5 stops from Orchard MRT Station (3-minutes walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Orchard Hotel)
Under The Stars Art Film Screening
Date/Time: 18 June, 6.30pm - 8pm
Location: Goodman Arts Centre
Getting There: Mountbatten MRT Station, 8 stops from Orchard MRT Station (3-minutes walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Orchard Hotel)
4. Visit a mind-boggling science exhibition
Link: http://thesmartlocal.com/read/the-minds-eye
Credit: TheSmartLocal
Spend the day exploring a life-sized labyrinth of mirrors and endless hallways at Singapore’s Science Centre! Back by popular demand, every mirror in the mirror maze is strategically placed to fool your senses and inspire the science geek in you all over again.
Date/Time: From 14 June, 10am - 6pm (Click here for closure dates.)
Location: Science Centre, Hall A
Getting There: Jurong East MRT Station, 8 stops from Orchard Station (3-minutes walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel in Orchard)
5. Chill at the Sunday Social Market
Link: here
Credit: Colossal Photos
For families who’d like to bond together over music and fashion while chomping on hearty roasts, this Sunday’s Sunday Social Market will hit the spot!
A passion project of DJ Zig Zach and Jade Amar, two incredible individuals from the local music and fashion scene, the market’s vendors range from artisanal bakers and crafters, to interior decor and fashion accessories—so there’s something for almost everyone in the family.
Date/Time: 18 June, 12pm - 11pm
Location: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club
Getting There: Lavender MRT Station, 5 stops from Orchard Station (3-minutes walk from Royal Plaza on Scotts Orchard Hotel)
