Activities & Events

[Free Drop-In Storytelling] Grandpa Yeh’s Journey South

5 & 6 Dec 2025

Join storyteller Jeremy Leong as he shares the heartwarming tale of Grandpa Yeh, who leaves Swatow, China with only a family rice cake mould and builds a new life in Singapore. Through the making of png kueh, a traditional Teochew rice cake, Grandpa finds comfort, connection, and the strength of family bonds. This storytelling session highlights resilience, heritage, and tradition. A sign language interpreter will be present for the session on 6 December, in line with our commitment to inclusivity.

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[Ticketed] An Excursion to Mr Bucket Chocolaterie

5 & 6 Dec 2025

Did you know that the name of Mr Bucket Chocolaterie is inspired by Roald Dahl’s popular children’s book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Join us for an exploration of the PLAY + MAKE space and hop on a bus to Mr Bucket Chocolaterie at Dempsey for a chocolate workshop and learn all about the world of chocolate as well as make your very own Prawn Keropok Snaps, one of Mr Bucket’s best-selling local inspired chocolate items in celebration of Singapore’s rich food heritage! All participants will be making 2 packets worth (180g) of Prawn Keropok Snaps, receive a Mr Bucket spatula to take home and a $5 dining voucher. Make this an unforgettable chocolatey fun family outing!

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[Free Drop-In storytelling] The Incredible Basket

1 Nov 2025

Xiaoming delivers a batch of ang ku kueh with a beautiful Chinese wedding basket, then turns it into a prop for a lion dance. When the sun beats down on him, he repurposes the basket's cover as a hat! At home in a second-floor shophouse, it is attached to a rope to get a bowl of noodles from the street hawker. Join Quek Hong Shin, author and illustrator of the book, The Incredible Basket, to discover how Xiaoming uses his empty basket in many imaginative ways. This session is specially curated to complement the PLAY + MAKE travelling exhibition, an imaginative maker’s space where children explore Singapore’s rich food heritage through hands-on activities.

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[Free Drop-in Activity] A Plateful of Joy: Crafting Our Favourite Foods

4 & 5 Oct

This Children’s Day weekend, explore the tastes that bring us joy through art and play! In this free drop-in activity designed by the Visual Arts Track students from National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC) – Temasek Polytechnic, children will create colourful collages of their favourite foods using a variety of craft materials. Join us for a fun, relaxing session - a perfect way for kids to unwind, spark creativity, and celebrate the foods we love! This activity is specially curated to complement the PLAY + MAKE space, an imaginative maker’s space where children explore Singapore’s food heritage through hands-on activities.

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[Ticketed] Snow Skin Mooncake Workshop

5 Oct 2025

Did you know that Tong Heng is a homegrown brand trademarked for its diamond-shaped egg tarts and is one of Singapore’s oldest traditional Chinese pastry shops? Besides selling egg tarts, Tong Heng makes many other delicious pastries! Join us for an exploration of the PLAY + MAKE space and an exclusive snow skin mooncake workshop by Tong Heng’s fourth generation owner, Ana Fong and team. Create your own delicious character snow skin mooncakes and enjoy complimentary pastry treats and drinks by Tong Heng Delicacies!

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[Ticketed] An Excursion to Nanyang Sauce Brewery

4 Oct 2025

Did you know that every single drop of Nanyang Sauce is naturally hand-brewed and a family secret recipe passed down through generations? Join us for an exploration of the PLAY + MAKE space and hop on a bus to a guided tour by third generation Nanyang Sauce Family member who will bring you on a behind the scenes private tour of Nanyang Sauce Brewery. From vintage terracotta vats to private living museum, experience the sights, sounds and smell of the fermenting soy sauce. All participants will also receive a set of 2 bottles of mobile Nanyang Sauce keychain as a memento.