Redeveloped in 2000 to the theme of “Old Frame, New Images”, the adorable, tilted choo-choo train carriages at Tiong Bahru Park ‘pop-up’ distinctively in an adventure playground land, built to tease the creative imaginations of children. Kids (5 years and… Read More ›
Outdoors
Theatre for Dads and Teens
Want to watch something other than Hollywood blockbuster movies with your teens? Dads: You can catch theatrical plays staged by home-grown production houses with your teenagers instead! Theatrical plays are good fodder for conversations with your maturing child. For example,… Read More ›
Jurong West Aquatic Centre
Instead of fretting over which of the many new shopping malls in the West to patronize, Dads can bring their kiddos to the Jurong West Aquatic Centre for a day of ‘good-value-for-money’ fun and splash! Opened to the public in… Read More ›
A Visit to the Serangoon Pet Walk
Tucked in an old heartland estate of Serangoon North Village sits a quaint cluster of pet shops that have earned itself the name of a ‘Pet Walk’ – marked by various arches bearing that name, along boundaries of an informal… Read More ›
Taking in the Skyline in Iconic Cable Car Ride
Idea by Yew Thong Koung My Idea for Dads and Kids is to enjoy the bird’s eye view of Singapore’s city skyline in the iconic Singapore Cable Car Ride. This cabin’s 360° panoramic windows allow us the best view of Sentosa. It creates a… Read More ›
Visit Gunung Gading National Park
Idea by Bernice Wong My Idea for Dads and Kids is to visit Gunung Gading National Park in Kuching, Sarawak, Eastern Malaysia. It takes about 1.5 hours to fly to Kuching from Changi Airport. And another 2-hour drive from Kuching Central to reach… Read More ›
BBQ With Dad – Simple Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Ideas for Home BBQ Menu
Busy, laid-back dads who aren’t too keen to be stuck all day in the kitchen making BBQ preparations would welcome these relatively simple BBQ menus: a. Meat – Chicken frankfurters require no marinade and are easy to skew and eat!… Read More ›
SAFRA Family Day Out at the Zoo
A jungle of family fun at Pavilion by the Lake What makes a Family Day Out bright and beautiful? The SAFRA Family Day Out at the Zoo on Sunday, 16 March 2014 was off to a bright and dry start…. Read More ›
BBQ With Dad – Recommendations For Store-Bought BBQ Food and Equipment (The Easy Way Out)
There are a few BBQ specialty vendors who supply both food and BBQ equipment, to make an outdoor family BBQ seem effortless! Here are some suggested alternatives for a fuss-free BBQ: (a) BBQ Wholesale Centre offers Halal BBQ ala-carte items,… Read More ›