Aug 28, 2019

Singapore Science Festival 2019: Largest Slime Installation & other Top Free Picks for Kids!

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If you are planning to find out how to let your child score A* for the PSLE Science paper, I can assure you that you will not find it at Singapore Science Festival 2019. BUT if you are looking to let the kids get involve, learn and get all excited about Science through experiential learning, then the 19th edition of the Singapore Science Festival is where you want to be at.


Because science need not be intimidating - it can be extremely fun and simple enough for all ages to understand... and that is what the festival is all about as it takes place over 3 weekends, all through the September school holidays!

Here's what happening over the next 3 weekends at Singapore Science Festival 2019:

30 Aug to 1 Sep 2019

The Magical Math and Science Show
30 - 31 Aug 2019 | Plaza Singapura | 4PM | Free Admission

Eddie Goldstein is a science communicator, program developer and performer who specializes in creating dynamic presentations, demonstrations and exhibits for museums and science centres all over the world.


Perfect for all ages, this show will provide a unique combination of scientific demonstrations, intriguing explanations and sleight of hand magic. Not only will you learn science, but you will also have fun, fun and fun!

Science Buskers Festival
30 - 31 Aug 2019 | Plaza Singapura, Outdoor Plaza | 10am to 6pm | Free


Watch Science comes alive through the performance of the lively Science Buskers at the Science Buskers Festival!


The Science Buskers Festival encompasses the idea of developing the individual's communication skills through expressions of science in creative manners. Organized as a competition, this event serves as an excellent platform to spread key messages relating to the importance of inspiring an interest in science. During the competition, contestants will do a "show-and-tell" on any science topic, and judging will be based on audiences' votes and judges' scores.



6 to 8 Sep 2019

Snow Science Festival
6 - 15 Sep 2019 | Snow City | 10am to 6pm | Admission charges apply


This September holiday, experience the “cooler” side of life by participating in a host of fun activities at Snow City. Get caught in Snow City’s snow blizzard, or witness firsthand the magic created by snow and science!

Incredible Edibles, the chemistry of cookies
7 - 8 Sep 2019 | Plaza Singapura | 3pm to 3.30pm | Free Admission


Join Scientist Kate Mulcahy as she gives you a delicious scoop behind one of the world's favourite treat - the cookie! Learn more about the role each ingredient plays and be amazed by the chemical transformations that take place while baking.

This is a 40-minute long interactive science show with live science demonstrations and volunteer participation.


13 to 14 Sep 2019

X-periment! @ one-north
13 - 14 Sep 2019 | Fusionopolis One | 10am - 6pm | Free


Jointly organised by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the Singapore Science Centre, X-Periment! aims to bring out some of the latest scientific research out of the labs and allows hands-on activities to the public, encouraging hands-on experiences in science.


Fancy a peek at what goes on behind-the sciences in science? Discover the latest developments and research by researches from universities, research institutions and companies at X-periment!, a two-day science carnival, where they will demonstrate their new, cutting-edge innovations on the theme of Future Health. Great science discovery for the whole family!


Singapore Largest Slime Installation
13 Sep 2019 | Fusionopolis One | 10am - 6pm | Free

SSF is on a mission to break another record! Contribute to the biggest slime installation in town by creating your very own batch of slime. Icky, gooey fun that is larger than life and great for a family day out.

Special Science Show by Royal Institution
13 - 14 Sep 2019 | Genesis Theatre, Fusionopolis One | 5:15pm | Free

Brought to you all the way from the United Kingdom by Royal Institution, catch an exciting science spectacle featuring a host of live demonstrations sure to excite you!


Witness energy work in action, from elastic to gravitational, kinetic to chemical, see some fiery and maybe even explosive demonstrations of what energy is and how it affects our lives.Explore the different types of energy stores, and how each of them can do work. From flaming butane bubbles to exploding tin cans, we look at the movement of energy from one store to another, underlining the notion that energy cannot be created or destroyed.

"The Impossible" Science Sessions with Jason Latimer
13 - 14 Sep 2019 | Genesis Theatre, Fusionopolis One | 2.30pm | Free


Magic? Or just Science? Famed American magician Jason Latimer shows you the secret to “the Impossible”. From bending light to shaping water, take a journey beyond the illusions in a one of a kind magical science show!

unbeli-BUBBLE
13 - 14 Sep 2019 | Ecogarden, Science Centre Singapore | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4.30pm | Free but Science Centre admission charges apply


Get your hands soapy and get ready to learn the science behind bubbles. Why are they round? Why do bubbles pop? Why do they stick together?  There is a lot more to know about bubbles through this amazing hands-on activity.

The Inflatable Lungs Experience
9 - 12 Sep 2019 & 13 - 14 Sep 2019 | Science Centre Singapore (9 - 12 Sep) & Fusionopolis (13 - 14 Sep) | 10:30am - 12:30pm and 2pm - 4:30pm | Free (Admission charges apply for Science Centre)


Take a step into one of the largest organs in your body and learn more about our incredible lungs that keep us alive and breathing.


For more information on more programmes and activities, visit Singapore Science Festival's website at https://www.science.edu.sg/whats-on/singapore-science-festival


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