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Christmas with Thomas
& Friends
Guess who’s chugging into town for Christmas? It’s
every child’s favourite train, Thomas, together with
his friends from the right side of the tracks. This
month at City Square Mall, Thomas and Friends will
be performing in a never-before-seen worldwide
production, created especially for children.
Join Thomas and his friends as they embark on an
adventure in Sodor and pick up some eco-tips along
the way as they teach you and your children how to
segregate waste for recycling. Who knows, it might
just snow along the way! Christmas with Thomas &
Friends is a great way for your kids to be entertained
while learning about the joys of recycling.
So, make time to swing by City Square Mall this month
for some festive recycling fun!
The Ant &
The Grasshopper
Once upon a time, there lived an ant
– a hardworking and busy ant who
never seemed to have time for play
or relaxation. And then there was a
grasshopper, with time on his hands
and nothing much to do at all. Yet, the
both of them were steadfast friends.
The ant would work all day and all
night, and the grasshopper would
laugh and ask the ant why he was
working so hard.
Where: Level 1 Atrium, City Square Mall
When: Now until 15 December 2013
(daily except Mondays)
Price: Free. Meet and greet Thomas and his train
buddies if you spend a minimum of S$50 at the mall.
There are only 50 passes each day, so be quick!
Where: Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel
When: 26 February 2014 to 15 March 2014
Price: From S$30
Early bird discounts are available if
you purchase your tickets before
15 January 2014.
Get set for a sugary time at Gardens by the Bay and come
away with some sweet memories that will be savoured for
years to come!
Where: Drama Centre Theatre
When: 21 November 2013 to 14 December 2013
Price: Tickets start from S$12 for adults and S$8 for
children
As part of the celebrations, the Gardens is giving away
multiple treats on its Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/GardensbytheBay.
Ice Art 2013/2014
This holiday season, experience a winter
wonderland in sunny Singapore at Ice Art
2013/2014! Renowned ice sculptors have
been flown in to produce freezing works of
art, carved out from massive blocks of ice.
Snap shots of an icy Eiffel Tower, climb a
freezing replica of London’s Big Ben and
if you prefer something a little closer to
home, check out the iconic Merlion, or
shall we say, Icelion.
If it gets a tad too cold for your liking, set
your pulses racing and take part in the
treasure hunts and educational games,
held throughout the day, with your children.
There are lots of learning lessons to be
gained about the ice and the world in
general. If racing around isn’t your thing,
warm yourself up with a beverage served in
an environmentally-friendly Ice Mug at the
Ice Bar. Once you’re done, the bartenders encourage
you to throw the mug away by smashing it against the
wall! Now, that’s what we call a smashing good time.
So, go ahead, have a rip-roaring icy time in the
warm climes of Singapore with your children
at Ice Art 2013/2014.
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Family & Life • Dec 2013/Jan 2014
Who knew plants could be so fun? This Christmas,
pineapples, strawberries, tomatoes and capsicums are
among the stars at Gardens by the Bay, thanks to the
creative, award-winning mind of Kazuyuki Ishihara. The
international landscape designer has transformed Gardens
by the Bay into Christmas Sugar Mountain, a story between
a pineapple and a strawberry who cannot be together
until one day, they stumble upon a garden with a special
mountain that provides for all their needs.
While the children are enjoying the stupendous visual
display, they’re also learning about the role plants play in
the food they eat. Featuring over 5,000 plants, Christmas
Sugar Mountain is an excellent activity for a family day out.
Of course, soon, the bone-chilling
winter came. The ant was prepared
for this period of time. But, what about
the grasshopper? Discover a heartwarming tale based on the famous
Aesop’s fable, as colourful characters
sing and dance their way into you and
your children’s hearts!
The musical explores key themes of
friendship, the rewards for hard work,
time management and more using the
magic of theatre, and we’re sure your
kids will love it.
Christmas Sugar Mountain
Where: Sheares Link, Bayfront Avenue
When: 20 November 2013 to 31 December 2013
Price: Standard tickets are S$32 while children between
nine and 12 can get in for just S$26
Gloves are provided and winter jackets are available for
rental at S$5 each. Last admission into the exhibition is
at 9.15 pm.