The school holidays are officially here and your kids must be jumping for joy! Now’s the time to make the most of their free days before the new semester starts. Here are 15 fun activities and events for you to give your child a joyfully memorable school holiday:
The Batman Beckons at Sunway Pyramid
If your little one is a fan of this beloved DC superhero, they’re in luck! Sunway Pyramid is hosting a Batman event in conjunction with the release of ‘The Batman’ movie this month. The event will feature the Batman himself, Gotham City and some of the more memorable villains from the franchise like The Riddler. Let your child get to know their favourite crime-fighting vigilante this school break!
Date: 1 March 2022 – 20 March 2022
Time: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Venue: Sunway Pyramid
Price: Free
Cuddle With Cats at Purradise Cat Cafe
Spend the day with some furry friends at this pet café where you get to enjoy a nice cup of coffee while your kid plays around with their resident felines. Children who grow up with or surrounded by animals mature into adults who are more sensitive and empathetic. Hence, if you want to foster a love of animals in your children, taking them to a place with lots of animals is a good way to do so.
Date: Every day
Time: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. (weekdays), 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Sunday)
Venue: Taman Tun Dr. Ismail
Price: RM21 (first hour)
Glamp Out at Sunway Velocity Mall
You may not have time for the outdoors but that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in some glamping. Introducing the Glamp Out event hosted by Sunway Velocity Mall where you and your child can experience the wonders of nature indoors. There’s tents, bonfires and even some green scenery to make you feel as if you’re in an authentic camping environment—perfect for kids aged 7 to 12 years old.
Date: 26 February 2022 – 20 March 2022
Time: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Venue: Sunway Velocity Mall
Price: Free
Immerse in Career Role-Play at Kidzania
Ever wondered how you can get your kids to experience a taste of their desired future careers? Well, take them to Kidzania, of course. Here they can learn about jobs, money and the real world while developing life skills that they can’t learn in the classroom. Some careers that are featured in Kidzania includes dentist, surgeon, pilot, chef and designer.
Date: All time
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Venue: Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Price: 2-3 years (RM38-48), 4 – 17 years (RM78 – RM100)
Build with LEGO® at 1 Utama and Sunway Pyramid
Is your child a fan of cars? Well, good news then because LEGO® is hosting an event to promote their new racecar sets at 1 Utama and Sunway Pyramid! You can also stand a chance to win attractive gifts if you take a picture with their life-size LEGO® racecar and post it on social media with the hashtags #buildthethrills and #legomy.
Date: 11 March 2022 – 13 March 2022 (1 Utama) and 18 March 2022 – 20 March 2022 (Sunway Pyramid)
Time: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Venue: 1 Utama and Sunway Pyramid
Price: Free
Ignite Your Child’s Inner Explorer With a Marine Exploration Programme
If your child is an aspiring marine biologist, this programme is definitely for them. Let your child study the wonders of marine life with the Marine Exploration Programme hosted by Mad About Education. Your kids will come out of the programme with a new found love and appreciation for the natural environment. Ideal for kids aged 7 to 12 years old.
Date: 18 March 2022
Time: 8.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Venue: Pasir Panjang, Port Dickson
Price: RM250 per child
Have Fun at Berjaya Time Square Theme park
After months of studying, it’s time to bring back the fun with some playtime at a theme park! Berjaya Times Square Theme Park is a good place for kids to truly enjoy their holidays. Some notable attractions include Fantasy Garden, Galaxy Station and Virtual Reality. There are also rollercoasters, bumper cars and other theme park rides that the entire family can enjoy.
Date: All time
Time: Weekdays (12 p.m. – 8 p.m.), weekends (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Venue: Berjaya Time Square Kuala Lumpur
Price: Child (ages 3-12) RM65 (MyKad RM45).
Treat Your Little Carpenter to a Woodworking Workshop for Kids
Want your kids to get down and dirty with their hands? This woodworking workshop may be just the thing to help them develop some soft motor skills and even foster a love of carpentry. Hosted by Kevin Build at the Irwin and Lenox Tools Centre in Petaling Jaya, this workshop teaches your children how to make objects like boxes, small shelves and other wooden implements that are perfect for practical everyday use.
Date: 19 March 2022
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Venue: Irwin & Lenox Tools Centre PJ
Price: RM130
Nature Kidventure at Sunway Putra Mall
Bring out your child’s inner wilderness explorer with the Nature Kidventure event hosted by Sunway Putra Mall If your little one enjoys scavenger hunts, colouring, sand art, crafts and toys, this programme is definitely for them. This event has plenty of jungle and wilderness themes, as well as many attractive prizes that your kids can win.
Date: 25 February 2022 – 20 March 2022
Time: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Venue: Sunway Putra Mall
Price: Free
Paint & Pot For Your Little Artist
Help bring out your young one’s artistic skills with this painting workshop, where your kid can design and paint their own ceramic pots. You can join in on the fun as well, making the entire experience a precious bonding moment between you and your child. After that you’ll get to go home with custom painted pots for your garden. Neat, right?! If you’re looking to start a home garden with your family, now you have a place to put your plants in.
Date: 19 March 2022
Time: 10 p.m. – 12 p.m.
Venue: Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Price: RM85 – RM90 per child
Bounce Around at Paddock Inflatable Theme Park
Bounce houses are like catnip to little kids. If your kid is the type to enjoy inflatable castles and other such infrastructures, take them to the Inflatable Theme Park located at Utopia (The Mines). Here they can spend hours bouncing on blow-up structures and riding slides. Your kid will definitely get a good workout after a day of jumping around.
Date: 5 March 2022 – 20 March 2022
Time: 1 p.m. -11 p.m.
Venue: Utopia @ The Mines
Price: RM5 (purchase ticket online using IDR currency)
Tumble Around at Starship Galactica
If your kid loves space, planets and other interstellar things, take them to Starship Galactica. This arcade and playground for kids is filled with all sorts of fun things to do, like obstacle courses, video games and ball pits. For all those tired parents, you can relax in one of the cafes nearby while your kid have fun with their peers in the play area.
Date: All time
Time: 10 a.m. – 10.30 p.m.
Venue: 1 Utama
Price: RM33
Art and Bonding
If you want a laid-back family bonding featuring art and beverages, this programme may just be what you need. If your family is artistically inclined, you can book one of the classes and make dazzling masterpieces with your loved ones. Some themes featured in March classes include Audrey Hepburn, Tinkerbell, Llama, Calming Wave, Lady in Paris and Starry Night by Van Gogh.
Date: 12 March 2022 – 27 March 2022
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. (various time slots available)
Venue: Sri Hartamas, KL
Price: RM130 – RM190
Learn and Have Fun at Kidzoona
Kidzoona combines fun and learning in a single place; its not just a playground for kids. There are puzzles, educational toys and other exciting things that can engage your child’s attention and interest and get their thinking caps working. It’s a great location for kids to enjoy themselves while the parents relax nearby or join in on playtime for some well-needed bonding.
Date: All time
Time: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Venue: IOI Mall Putrajaya, Aeon Mall Cheras or Aeon Mall Shah Alam
Price: RM14 – RM22
The Parenthood
Take a trip to London Street with The Parenthood, a dream come true for both parent and child. This family park is filled with all the things that can make a kid squeal with delight; video games, ball pits, slides and obstacle courses. That’s not all. While your kids are having the time of their lives, you can stop by any of the nearby cafes. There is also an Edutainment Hub and a Preschool as well as workshops and classes organised for both caretaker and child. You and your little one can bond while you learn arts and crafts, science, cooking, kickboxing, and many more.
Date: All time
Time: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Venue: Sunway Pyramid or Sunway Putra Mall
Price: RM14.50 – RM59
Enjoy the School Holidays With Your Kids
After staying indoors for so long from online learning, your kids must be dying to go out. Let your children choose what they want to do; there’s a little bit of everything for everyone on this list. So what are you waiting for, mummies? Let’s have some fun this school holiday with some well-deserved outing with your loved ones!
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