April’s been a really long month, hasn’t it? Exam season is coming up and we’re sure you and the kids are stressed. Well, we at ONE have the perfect solution: Reward your little ones with a family day out this long weekend!
It’s Good Friday tomorrow, which means an entire day of rest for you and your family: A family day out is perfect to recharge and return to work on Monday feeling rejuvenated. Sounds fantastic, right?
No? You’re tired, you don’t want to plan for a family day out (no matter how enjoyable), you just want to rest at home?
No problem – we’re here to help.
We’ve curated a list of amazing things to do on your family day out – activities to do in the morning, the afternoon, and at night. We’ve even compiled suggestions for meals. All you have to do is follow this list, maybe tweak it a little if you want, and you’re good to go.
Alright, excited to know what we’ve got planned for you? Read on now to find out now!
Rise And Shine: Start The Family Day Out With Breakfast At Cafe Melba!
Cafe Melba is a lifestyle cafe that takes pride in its unique fusion of Eastern and Western cuisines. Their breakfast menu runs until 3pm and boasts a mouth-watering variety of classics: homemade granola, bagels and avocado toast, amongst others.
For your eager little ones looking for something more adventurous, Cafe Melba is more than happy to accommodate. They’ve also got mozzarella-stuffed potato rosti and florentine eggs – mmm, yummy!
The best part? Kids eat free every Monday! We’ve mentioned it in 5 Fantastic Places Where Kids Eat Free In Singapore, but in case anyone missed it – you just need a minimum spend of $25.00 for kids to eat free at Cafe Melba. Be sure to take them there again on another Monday so you can enjoy the discount!
And if you’re going to follow this family day out plan to a T, then we recommend that you visit Cafe Melba at Fudebar, near Stevens MRT and take a straight train down. Why? Well, read on to find out!
Details:
📍 28 Stevens Rd, Singapore 257878
💰 Check their website menu for the price of each food item!
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall…
Who’s the fairest of them all! What? Didn’t quite catch that. Yeah, you’re absolutely right – it’s the Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind Exhibit at the ArtScience Museum.
It’s actually also on the Downtown line – just take the MRT all the way down from Cafe Melba at Stevens to Bayfront. Convenient, isn’t it? Your family day out is going absolutely swimmingly!
We recommended this exhibit in our article Marching Into The March Holidays: 9 THRILLING Things To Do!, but it definitely bears repetition. The exhibit blends cutting-edge technology, interactivity, art and neuroscience into a fascinating journey that explores the human mind.
This activity is sure to perk up the little scientists in your family. It’s an immersive and interactive experience that encourages them to discover the way memory, dreams and perception works. Educational and fun, this is definitely one of the most enriching experiences you could give your kids!
While you’re at it, why not visit the other exhibits at the ArtScience Museum as well? There’s an ongoing solo exhibition by the esteemed Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen and a VR Gallery that your kids are welcome to explore.
Details:
🔗 Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind | Exhibitions in Singapore | ArtScience Museum
📍ArtScience Museum 6, Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
💰 Starting from $18.00 (check their website for more information!)
Lunch Break At Eighteen Chefs!
Yeah, maybe it’s not as fancy as Cafe Melba, but it’s a crowd favourite for a really good reason. Eighteen Chefs serves up hearty comfort food designed to be shared and enjoyed with your family and friends.
Tuck into steaming plates of fried rice or their savoury melted cheese dishes. This affordable and easy bistro is sure to be popular among all members of your family – they’ve a staggeringly wide variety of dishes, covering both Eastern and Western cuisines.
Plus, kids eat free! We mentioned this in the same article (5 Fantastic Places Where Kids Eat Free In Singapore), but it’s important enough that it bears repetition: Since September 2023, Eighteen Chefs has offered free kids’ meals for little ones aged 7 and below, with a minimum spending of $25.00. It’s valid for every day except Public Holidays!
Your little one can choose from all the classics: Fish and chips, mac and cheese and beef bolognese. And they’re treated to a free grape juice and ice cream as well – a veritable feast for them!
Details:
💰 Check their website menu for the price of each food item!
Okay, so you’ve enjoyed a delicious breakfast, learnt an amazing amount of information about the human mind, and now your kids’ tummies are full and satisfied. What’s next? Well…
BOUNCE! Singapore
Instead of a post-lunch nap, why not get your blood pumping with Singapore’s biggest trampoline park? Indulge your kids with their famously huge trampolines and slides. If they’re feeling a little daredevilish, they can even try BOUNCE’s one and only X-Park Adventure Challenge Course!
The trampoline park prides itself on being a place where kids can have fun, let loose and express themselves creatively. Who knows, maybe they’ll make a couple of friends who enjoy bouncing there as much as they do?
Beyond that, bouncing around helps your children to coordinate their sense of balance in kinesthetic movement and hones their aerial skill. All of which is to say, this exercise is not only super exciting for your children, it’s also great for their bodies!
If BOUNCE! sounds familiar to you, it’s because we recommended it in 5 Snazzy Sports To Try This March Holiday!. Your kids may have missed the March Holiday training camp, but that’s no reason to deny them this fun opportunity this time!
Details:
📍 8 Grange Rd, #09-01 Cineleisure basement car park, Singapore 239695
💰 Check their website for pricing!
Okay, after an afternoon of bouncing around and running amok, your kids are sure to be tired and hungry. What’s next in this perfect family day out, we wonder…
Family Dinner – With Help From The Kids!
You’d probably want to get home and have a shower, maybe a change of clothes, before the final dazzling activity of the day (we’ll get there in just a moment!). So we recommend something quieter – a simple meal together as the family day out ends.
In fact, this article by NUS details the reason why such family meals are so important. They allow for family bonding and reduce stress, while also teaching your kids essential life skills. Dinner conversations lets your little ones practise their vocabulary, while also sharing with you their thoughts and feelings about the day.
In fact, why not take this teaching a step further and let your kids help with the dinner preparation? We at ONE recommend this easy salmon sushi rice bowl recipe by Good Food, because the preparation is so simple.
Simply cut up the ingredients, cook the salmon and rice, then let your children have the honour of assembling the meal. They can plate their food however they wish – maybe even arrange it in funny shapes or letters!
As for dessert, indulge your kids with these healthy vanilla cupcakes. They’re sweet, light and fluffy – your children are sure to love them! Let them help with the weighing and mixing of ingredients as well. Your little ones are probably curious and more than willing to do it with you.
End The Family Day Out With A Dazzling Light Show At Gardens By The Bay Rhapsody!
You’ve had a really long day, and there’s no better way to end it than with a dreamy, dazzling light show of the Supertrees at Gardens By The Bay. The best part? That’s entirely FREE! (For more steals, check out this article!)
Every night, the towering structures of the Supertrees light up – and it’s truly a sight to behold. Until the end of April, the theme is Enchanted Woods. Your kids will be treated to an adventure filled with magical beings and mythical beasts.
In fact, if you come to the Gardens a little earlier, why not take a walk around the area? Play a little game with your kids and see how many dragonflies they can spot around the area. If they’re extremely fortunate (or happen to have eagle eyes), they might be able to glimpse the elusive kingfisher!
Imagine it with us: You get to watch a beautiful sunset and enjoy a slow stroll to the Supertree Grove. Then, you can end your day with your family under the lights and stars. Aren’t you lucky?
Feeling fantastic? Feeling amazing? Looking forward to this family day out now? Remember, you don’t necessarily need to follow it step-by-step (although you’re welcome to, we’ll be quite flattered), but you can use this as a template for that time that you need to recharge.
And if you used any of the above ideas, or if you’ve got something else you want to include in your perfect family day out? Well, we’d love to hear from you! Drop us a comment below! 💬👇
