MOONBIRD

This production blends the Asian aesthetics of mask and movement with Western theatre styles and combs the spoken word with sign and song. It is adapted from a story about deafness by Joyce Dunbar, and will captivate the young and old. By I Theatre.

Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road, Nearest MRT station: Newton, Last day: various times, Tickets: $20 (adults or children), Tel: 6348-5555

Families and manga fans can browse a special exhibition featuring well-loved manga characters, costumes, wigs and accessories while students can pick up writing tips from experts, hone their problem-solving skills, sharpen their financial judgment and learn valuable lessons through play. The fair features new publications, teaching materials and enrichment programmes by more than 200 exhibitors across Asia. Organised by Singapore Press Holdings' Chinese Newspapers Division and Marshall Cavendish Business Information.

Suntec Singapore, Exhibition Halls 401-404, Nearest MRT station: City Hall, Till tomorrow: 11am - 10pm, Free, Tel: 6319-1902 (SPH Chinese Newspapers Division), 6213-9428 (Marshall Cavendish Business Information)

THE BIRTHDAY PARTY: SARA AT THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN

Have fun at this garden tour. Just help Sara search for the perfect gift for her baby brother's birthday party at the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden which is dedicated to children. Suitable for children aged five to eight.

Singapore Botanic Gardens, Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, enter from Bukit Timah Road entrance, Nearest MRT station: Newton, Tue: 10 - 11am, Fee: $8.50 a child, including workbook cost of $2.50, $6 for accompanying parent, Visit www.nparks.gov.sg

FUN WITH CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENTS

Children aged six to 12 can experience the magic of chemistry by conducting experiments, such as learning how to make slime as well as toothpaste using ingredients easily found in the kitchen cupboard.

Singapore Science Centre, Annexe Hall 2, Science Centre Road, Nearest MRT station: Jurong East, Wed - June 17: 10 & 11am, noon, 2, 3, 4 & 5pm, Free, Tel: 6432-3670

SURPRISE FOR DADDY - GUIDED WALK AT KITCHEN GARDEN

Planning to cook Dad his favourite assam pedas on Father's Day next Sunday but have no idea what the different types of spices look like? Just join a tour at the kitchen garden in Pasir Ris Park and learn about the various types of spices and their uses. Suitable for children aged six to 12.

Pasir Ris Park, meet at Carpark C, Nearest MRT station: Pasir Ris, Wed: 9 - 10am, Fee: $4 a child, E-mail Sunshine_Sim@NParks.gov.sg

MAYDAY! MAYDAY!

Imagine you are flying. Children can learn the functions of the moveable parts of an aeroplane and how to manoeuvre it freely in the air with the help of video flight simulation at this session. Meant for those aged nine to 16.

Safra Toa Payoh, 293 Toa Payoh Lorong 6, Nearest MRT station: Toa Payoh, Fri: 9am - 5pm, Tel: 6355-4506 or e-mail Ljean@safra.sg

A GIFT OF NATURE - FOR DAD

Show your love for Dad. Express your creativity at this workshop by making a unique gift using materials from nature. Suitable for children aged five to 12.

Singapore Botanic Gardens, Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, Bukit Timah Core, enter from Bukit Timah Road entrance, Nearest MRT station: Newton, Next Sat & June 19: 10 - 11.30am, Fee: $30 a child, including materials, Visit www.nparks.gov.sg

PAPER NATURE CRAFT WORKSHOP

Be crafty. Learn how to make beautiful yet simple nature displays using paper. You can create items, such as a bat cave, bird sanctuary or a koi pond, with the materials provided and take them home. Suitable for children aged six to 12.

D'Space, Pasir Ris Park, carpark E, Nearest MRT station: Pasir Ris, June 19: 9 - 10.30am, Fee: $10 a child, E-mail Sunshine_Sim@NParks.gov.sg

FRUITS! GLORIOUS FRUITS!

Kids can tour the Children's Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens to learn about nature and plants. Suitable for children in kindergarten and primary school.

Singapore Botanic Gardens, Cluny Road/Bukit Timah Road,, Nearest MRT station: Orchard/Newton, June 17 & 21: 10 - 11am, Fee: $6, Tel: 6471-9961 or register online by visiting www.nparks.gov.sg (under educational workshops & programmes) or www.sbg.org.sg (under education)

I CAN GUIDE

Enrol children for this workshop where they can learn the finer points of being a museum guide. They can discover more about Peranakan culture and receive training in public speaking, research skills and critical analysis. They can also interview and learn from a museum guide about topics such as museum and guiding etiquette. Later, these new tour guides can lead their parents and friends on a tour of the museum. Suitable for children aged 10 to 12.

Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian Street, Nearest MRT station: City Hall, Thu & Fri: 9.30am - 4pm, next Sat: 2.30 - 4pm, Fee: $180 a child, including free entry to the museum's galleries for two parents next Sat, Registration is required, Tel: 6332-3284 or visit www.peranakanmusuem.sg for registration and payment

MYSTERY POTIONS

It's fun to learn mathematics and science. Children can concoct mystery potions using strange substances at this session. Meant for those aged five to 10.

Safra Toa Payoh, Nearest MRT station: Toa Payoh, Next Sat: 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fee: $42.80 (Safra members) & $51.35 (non-members), Tel: 6355-4506 or e-mail Ljean@safra.sg

PULAU UBIN MYSTERIOUS DAY TOUR

To discover the mysteries of Pulau Ubin, join this tour which will introduce you to locations such as Chek Jawa (below), the German Girl temple, Guan Yin Rock, Ubin Town Centre and Kampong Noordin.

Pulau Ubin, Nearest MRT station: Tanah Merah, June 21: 8am - 3pm, Fee: $29.95 (Safra members), $36.35 (non-members,) Tel: 6355-4506 or e-mail Ljean@safra.sg

DINO TRAIL CONTEST

Want to win a Wildlife Unlimited Plus membership worth $430 which gives you free entry to the Jurong BirdPark, Night Safari and Singapore Zoo for a year? Just visit any of the parks and join the Dino Trail contest running at each of them, which involves answering questions related to the exhibits. The entry forms for the contest are incorporated in the kids' adventure book, which you can pick up at the parks' entrances.

Jurong BirdPark, 2 Jurong Hill, Nearest MRT station: Boon Lay, Night Safari & Singapore Zoo, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Nearest MRT station: Choa Chu Kang/Yishun, Till June 22: 9am - 6pm daily (BirdPark), 7.30pm - midnight (Night Safari), 8.30am - 6pm daily (Singapore Zoo), Tickets: pay a Park Hopper ticket of $40 (adults) and $20 (children) for entry to all the three parks or pay an entry fee of $18 (adults) & $9 (children aged three to 12) for Jurong BirdPark, $22 (adults) & $11 (children aged three to 12) for Night Safari, $16 (adults) & $8.50 (children aged three to 12) for Singapore Zoo, Tel: 6265-0022 (Jurong BirdPark), 6269-3411 (Night Safari and Singapore Zoo)

This article was first published in The Straits Times on June 7, 2008.