SINGAPORE – Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.
Inflatable playground at Aperia Mall
Most bouncy playgrounds are a riot of bright colours and cartoon characters, but this one breaks the mould.
The minimalist yellow design of Rocketland’s four inflatable play structures is said to help kids stay focused on playing and avoid visual overstimulation, which can sometimes lead to tantrums or frustration.
Rocketland operates as a pop-up play area at Aperia Mall’s level 1 atrium from April 21 to 26, between 10am and 8pm. Subsequently, it will return to the mall every third week of the month.
Redeem two play passes when you shop or dine at the mall. For an hour of playtime on weekdays, spend at least $50 in a single receipt. On Saturday, the minimum spending is $70.
Alternatively, you can buy admission tickets. An hour of playtime costs $10 a person or $35 for four people. All players must wear grip socks.
In April, each ticket allows one child complimentary access to activity stations (usual fee $6) featuring crafts and puzzles.
Go to rocketlandkids.com for details.
Mandai X’s activity zone at PLQ Parkside
Starting on April 22, the annual Earth Day, your family can join fun missions that combine augmented reality and physical activities.
Ranger Buddies: Missions Around The World quests aim to raise awareness for environmental conservation and are a two-year partnership between Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) and Mandai X, part of the Mandai Wildlife Group.
It kicks off with the Trouble On Everest mission, which takes place at PLQ Parkside until June 5.
Scan a QR code on-site to begin your journey to the Himalayas. Guide your kids to investigate the cause of sudden floods which have endangered villagers and wildlife in the Everest region.
Complete all five activities to redeem an exclusive pin badge and a kids’ meal worth $10 at Jimmy Monkey Cafe located near the game zone.
A series of Ranger Buddies missions with various themes will belaunched progressively until the end of 2026. These include addressing the illegal wildlife trade in South Africa, fighting habitat loss in the Great Barrier Reef and protecting the Amazonian rainforest from deforestation.
Find out more at str.sg/qZGn
Personalised birthday-themed picture book
Celebrate a birthday with a unique gift: a personalised picture book starring the birthday child alongside beloved characters from local book series Timmy & Tammy, which is aimed at kids between the ages of three and eight.
They will explore places and have fun together, from climbing Bukit Timah Hill to playing at the iconic dragon playground at Toa Payoh.
The birthday child will be delighted to spot his name on the cover, for example, “Happy Birthday, Nolan!”, and in the story. You can also add the child’s age, include a message for him and customise his avatar’s skin colour.
The book was developed through a partnership between Timmy & Tammy series’ author Ruth Wan-Lau and illustrator Eliz Ong, as well as PicoLibo, a Singapore company which leverages artificial intelligence technology to customise content.
Happy Birthday! With Timmy & Tammy costs $29 for a paperback version and $49 for a hardcover copy. To order, go to happybirthday.picolibo.com
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