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PLAY @ Children’s Season 2026: Weekend Carnival

Date: 12 - 14 Jun 2026

Time: 4.00pm and 6.00pm

In celebration of UNICEF’s International Day of Play, Children’s Museum Singapore, in collaboration with the Museum Roundtable and community partners, presents PLAY @ Children’s Season 2026 — a week-long line-up of workshops, drop-in activities, and a vibrant weekend carnival.  The programme brings together children, caregivers, educators, and arts practitioners to champion play as a fundamental right and an essential part of learning, wellbeing, and social connection.  The week culminates in a lively weekend carnival featuring partner booth activations, installation-performances, and interactive experiences that transform play principles into joyful, hands-on moments for families and communities. 

PLAY @ Children’s Season 2026: Weekend Carnival

Event Information

Ticket: $10 per pax (access to all activities)

Time Slots:
• 4:00pm – 5:45pm
• 6:00pm – 7:45pm
Entry is by selected time slot. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your session.

Activities: All activities below are drop-in and first-come-first-served for ticket holders.

Registration: Wristbands issued onsite at Children’s Museum Singapore and Armenian Street.

Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

📍 Locations

Activities take place across two nearby locations, approximately 2–3 minutes’ walk apart. Look out for signage and staff onsite for directions.

Children’s Museum Singapore

Indoor workshops and hands-on creative activities.

📍 23-B Coleman Street

Armenian Street

Outdoor performances and game booths.

📍 Armenian Street

🎭 Performance

Performance

The Whale’s Tale

By Born in a Taxi
📍 Armenian Street
👶 Ages 4–12
⏱ 45 mins | 4pm & 6pm

An interactive outdoor spectacle featuring a 9-metre whale puppet, slapstick comedy, audience participation, and a powerful environmental message.

 

🎨 Creative Activities

Workshop

A Green BIBIMBAP Journey

National Asian Culture Center Foundation
📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
👶 Ages 4–12

Create your own bibimbap while learning about sustainability and food waste reduction.

Workshop

Pieces of the Navy

Singapore Navy Museum
📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
👶 Ages 5–12

Create a navy-themed mosaic using recycled materials while learning fun naval facts.

Workshop

My Gem, My Ring

The Gem Museum
📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
👶 Ages 6–10

Design your own gemstone ring using recycled materials and creative crafting.

Workshop

Build, Play, Learn

The LEGO Group
📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
👶 Ages 4–12

Hands-on LEGO® play encouraging creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.

 

🎯 Games & Booths

Game

Funfair of Forgotten Futures

Ayer Ayer
📍 Armenian Street
👶 Ages 5–12

Carnival-style games that explore environmental challenges in playful ways.

Game

Mini Football Challenge

Health Promotion Board
📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
👶 Ages 6–12

Score goals and enjoy active family bonding through sports play.

Game

Return Right

National Environment Agency
📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
👶 Ages 4–12

Learn recycling through interactive challenges and games.

Terms & Conditions

This programme is part of Children’s Season 2026 Weekend Carnival.

Tickets are $10 per pax (child or adult).

Entry is by selected time slot. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Wristbands will be issued upon registration.

Children aged 12 and below must be accompanied by an adult.

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