The challenge of keeping multiples occupied is sometimes a tough one. Luckily, there are quite a few attractions here in Singapore which children may enjoy. We would love to hear from you if you have ideas to suggest. (Writer:twins@twinsplussing.com)

March, April and May	Learn Chinese Calligraphy – Standard Script at the Asian Civilisations Museum, Armenian Street, on Wednesday, 7pm to 9pm. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Mar and 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr and 4 May. $100/participant for 10 lessons. Materials at additional cost. Available for purchase on the first lesson. Limited to 16 participants. Pre-registration needed. In Chinese calligraphy, there is a style known as Standard script (Kai Shu) which are characterised by their squarish shape and coherent structure. Under the coaching of established calligrapher, Mr Tan Shee Ping, you will be able to complete a piece of Standard script at the end of the course. The course is conducted in English. For registration, please contact Ms Norita Senin at 6332- 3284, Fax: 6883 0732 or email: nhb_acm@nhb.gov.sg.
every first saturday of the month from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm	The Central Singapore Food Fable Trail brings participants to one chinese, malay, indian restaurant. These restaurants have more than 50 years of history. You will get a chance to savour the signature dishes of the restaurants and get a chance to learn about heritage and historical significance of food at the same time!
May – June	Singapore Arts Festival
last Friday of the month 2:30 to 4:30 pm	NMSG Friday Socials. Toys are set up for the babies and small children – a great opportunity to meet other Moms (and Dads too)!
all year round	what’s up at the Esplanade – Theatres on the bay?
all year round - especially in the rainy season	a trip to the Science Centre, which is offering a Family Membership for only S$35! A family of two Adults and three children has year-round free entrance upon becoming a Member. Go to 15, Science Centre Road, Tel.: 6425-2500, open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
on a Sunday 11am to 2pm	Lazy Sunday Brunch at the Oasis Cafe @ Kids Inc. Kids below 3 are free!
all year round	Want to take a walk on the wild side of Singapore?
all year round - especially in the rainy season	Bring your socks and check out what eXplorerkid, a mega indoor play centre in downtown east for kids below 13 years is offering to you! Open from Monday to Friday from 12 to 10pm and on Weekends and Public Holidays from 10am to 10pm; S$5 to S$8 per hour (peak) and just 3$ (off-peak) for eXplorerkid (gold) members .
all year round	Prime Gymnastics Club – a gymnastics club with a great program for infants from about nine months upwards. Call Christine at 67732901 or e-mail to primegym@pacific.net.sg!
all year round	The Singapore Chinese Orchestra is offering interesting plays.
all year round	Home Horizons – The Home Learning Studio on 434, Pasir Panjang Road is offering Parent + Child Baking Workshops or baking classes for children 5 – 12 years.
all year round	a trip to the Singapore Zoological Garden
all year round	a trip to the Jurong Bird Park
all year round	visit the Underwater World
all year round	visit the Farmart Centre or some other farms like Lian Wah Hang Quail Farm, 5 Lim Chu Kang Lane, Tel: 7921366 Jurong Frog Farm, 56 Lim Chu Kang Lane, Tel: 7917229 Khai Seng Fish Farm, 181 Neo Tiew Road, Tel:7937789 Hays Diaries (Goats), 4 Lim Chu Kang Lane, Tel:7920931
all year round – on a rainy afternoon	Become a member of the the Hip Kids’ Club and you can go to the playground on Level II at the Forum Shopping Mall. Membership Fee for two years is only S$10. Although it is already a bargain they still have a twin friendly policy, you even have to pay once for your twins! Height limit for entry to the playground is 120cm.
all year round	Learn Mandarin at the Speech & Drama School Julia Gabriel at the Forum Shopping Mall or improve your English at the Lorna Whiston Studios.
all year round – on a rainy afternoon	Watch Singapore’s First and Only Preschool Channel: Playhouse Disney Channel!
all year round – on a rainy afternoon	why not go and visit a museum together with the kids? have a look at the national heritage board’s website if you do not know where to go. they even have a children’s discovery gallery which is an interactive gallery designed specially for 7 to 12 year olds. it is divided into four main areas and touches on the history of the singapore river.
all year round	Go to Singapore for Kids to learn about things to see and do with Kids in town.
all year round	Playworkz and Growing Up Gifted are offering child enrichment programmes where TwinsPlusSing Members are having the big benefit of getting a discount! Click here for more info.
on a rainy day	There are some indoor playgrounds which we haven’t tested yet, please let us know if they are suitable for twins! The Fun Maze is open from 10am to 10pm at either Tampines Mall or Parkway Parade and you have to pay SS$8 per hour. And then there is SAFRA at Toa Payoh on Lor 6. Weekdays it opens from 1-7pm and on weekends from 9am to 7pm. Non-members have to pay S$3,10 on weekdays and S$5,20 on weekends.
all year round	Gymboree and Kindermusik are both located at Tanglin Mall and are offering 20% respectively 10% discount off any programme for the 2nd twin
Friday from 10:30am to 12 noon	On 1 Greendale Ave you will find PaintWorks at Kairos which is supplying art materials and has a painting studio. For example they offer a class called “Moms & Tots Story & Crafts” on a Friday suitable for kids aged 3 to 6. It will start in November 2004 and cost approximately S$25 per session. Please call 6462-4644 for more info.
all year round – on a rainy day	Visit the Snow City!
all year round	Buy your tickets online with SISTIC, where TwinsPlus Members enjoy a 10% discount!
all year round	Spartacus Developments – sports and arts activities for the 5 to 12 yrs old
all year round	Check out Uniquely Singapore for events and festivals going on in town!
all year round	Happiness from within – if you feel the need to make your mind peaceful and happy after a long day of sometimes very challenging parenting, why not try some meditation?
all year round	Welcome to a seriously fun place! – JWT Kids has a range of classes for children aged 4 months to 9 years, and although our program is geared for kids, it’s almost as much fun for the parents!
all year round	The Tuff Kids Club provides gymnastics classes and fitness activities for children aged 18 months and up.
every Wednesday	seven @ stevens – one location & 5 brands. go shopping from 10am to 5pm on 7a stevens road.
every last Thursday in a month	The Shophouse Bazaar
all year round – on a sunny weekend	Wild Wild Wet – Singapore’s largest and newest water theme park at Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Close. The Ad says that they even have a special play area for toddlers. Open on Saturdays, Sundays and School and Public holidays from 10am to 7pm and from Monday to Friday from 1pm to 7pm. Closed on Tuesdays except during School and Public holidays. Or check out the Jurong East Swimming Complex.
all year round	There is not only the Botanical Gardens to visit. Why don’t you take the kids once in a while to Pasir Ris Park or Labrador Park? Both parks got recommended by NMSG for having nice playgrounds.
all year round	there are many concerts at the botanical gardens. E-mail to NPARKS_SBG_Visitor_Services@nparks.gov.sg to get all info!
all year round	Have fun at the Escape Theme Park.
all year round Tuesday Mornings 10:00am to 11:30am	The Moms & Tots group at the Hollandse Club is open for members as well as non-members and is for kids from 0 to 3 years old. Non-members pay S$7.50 for each session – you can show up whenever you like, you don’t have to confirm beforehand.
all year round	Kids like to go to Sentosa!
all year round	Enroll for drama classes or a theater workshop at the Centre Stage – school of arts.
through the year	Do you want to learn more about Hindu Festivals? They are mostly organized by the Hindu Endowments Board and the website will give you dates and locatios