With the long weekend fast approaching, parents will be confronted with a myriad of questions: What are we going to do? Where will we go? Which are the best activities?
If you haven’t made plans, don’t sweat it. Here’s a list of family-friendly activities that will keep you and your little ones outdoors, away from the TV:
1. Royal Selangor Visitor Centre’s School of Hard Knocks
Kids as young as 5 years old can participate in this 30-minute session where you will work with a hammer and wooden mould to make you own pewter dish to take home.
RM60. 4, Jalan Usahawan Enam, Setapak Jaya, Setapak, 53300 KL.
2. The Studio at KL
Nothing unleashes a child’s creativity quite like art. The Studio at KL is inviting parents with kids aged 6 to 14 to claim a free trial class where they will be able to paint on a canvas and create their own masterpieces.
Free trial class. 2 – 5 Nexus Bangsar South, 7 Jalan Kerinchi, 59200 KL. D1 – G4 – 09 , Solaris Dutamas, No 1 , Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 KL. Tel: 03-6211 3840.
3. Cooking Classes at The Westin KL
The Westin KL is offering cooking classes for your little ones. Open to kids ages from five to 17 years old, kids will learn to make pastries, cookies, sandwiches, and salads as well as how to decorate cupcakes and make pizzas. For reservations, please call 03-2773 8338 or email westindining@westin.com.
4. Crayons on Strike
Calling all parents and kids! Crayons on Strike! is a colourful and fun puppet show by The Bubblegum Project that’s being staged at Black Box Publika till Friday, May 1.
3pm. RM38. 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 KL. Tel: 03-6207 9426.
5. Music, Noise and Silence
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra presents Music, Noise and Silence – a concert where silence and noise attempts to overpower and control the orchestra. Bring your little ones and enjoy the magical and innovative mimery on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3.
3pm | 2:30pm | 4:30pm. RM31 – RM84. Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Level Two, Tower Two, Petronas Twin Tower, 50088 KL.
6. The Seed Music Centre Grand Opening
Drop by The Seed Music Centre‘s grand opening for free music demos classes available for both, children and adults, enjoy the classical music performances and sign your little one up for class packages and get a RM100 waiver and additional vouchers upon registration on Monday, May 4.
10am. Free admission. 21-2, Jalan USJ 21/6, USJ21, Subang, 47630 PJ.
7. Dinoscovery by Dinosaurs Live
Avenue K welcomes the new year educating children on the prehistoric creatures, atmosphere, climates and habitats. There are activities and races through the Dinoscovery for children to partake in – including fossil hunts, footprints and much more.
RM25 – RM40. Level 4, Avenue K, 156 Jalan Ampang, 50450 KL.
8. Station Aquarius at Aquaria KLCC
Early this year, Aquaria KLCC has opened up a new marine discovery zone called ‘Station Aquarius’Â that consists of a moon lab, jellyfish lab, seahorse lab and much more. So, gather your mini marine enthusiasts and pay visit the Aquaria KLCC.
RM5 – RM53. Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Complex, Jalang Pinang, 50088 KL.
9. The School ‘Sun Day Out’
All kids are welcome to join in the fun at The School Jaya One‘s ‘Sun Day Out’. Activities include Magical Moment with Frankie The Clown, a workshop conducted by Designed with Passion to teach children how to create their favourite cartoon characters using beads and an arts & crafts session of Decoupage.
Price varies according to activity selected. Level 1, The School Jaya One, 46200 PJ.
10. Publika’s Free Movie Screenings
Bring your kids to Publika on Monday evening for a movie screening without spending a penny (except for parking and petrol, of course). Its open-air venue makes it a great place for kids who tend to get restless and those that want a change from freezing theaters.
Jalan Dutamas 1, Hartamas Heights, 50480 KL
11. Best Libraries in KL
Browse through shelves of kid’s stories just waiting to be told. For those that missed it, we wrote a list of the best libraries in the Klang Valley for kids. Some feature live performances, multimedia experiences and colorfully-decorated spaces.
See our list here.
12. Go on a Holiday
This long weekend is perfect for posting up at a resort. Lounge and relax while kids get to choose from a list of activities for endless amounts of fun.
See our list here.
13. Take a Road Trip
You don’t need to worry accommodation when you have your own bed to come back to. Our list offers a wide variety activities and places from an elephant sanctuary to islands and waterfalls to create irreplaceable memories.
See our list here.
14. Batik Painting at Jadi Batek
Want to learn how to make batik? Jadi Batek Gallery offers classes everyday and it’s open to all ages, making it a great activity for the whole family.
Prices start from RM50 per person (all materials included). 30 Jalan Inai, Off Jalan Imbi, Bukit Bintang 55100 KL. Call 03-2145 1133 to make a booking.
15. Farm in the City
Enjoy the Malaysian village-themed petting zoo in Taman Equine, Seri Kembangan. Not only can you and the family enjoy petting 100 different types of exotic and rare species in 11 different habitats, but this would also be an educational trip for the little ones.
RM25 – RM38 per child below 12 yrs and senior above 60yrs, RM30 – RM48 per adult. Lot 40187-40188
Jalan Prima Tropika Barat, Bandar Putra Permai, 43300 Seri Kembangan. Selangor. Tel: 03 8941 3099.
Facebook: Farm In The City.
16. Wheelie Sundays
Every Sunday morning, Publika closes its internal roads for families to ride their bikes safely. You can also rent a bike for free on the premises.
7am – 10am. Solaris Dutamas, No 1 , Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 KL.
17. Picnic in the Park
Check out our list of KL’s best parks, head down to the park closest to you and create your own little picnic spread. It may not be fancy, but you will surely get to bond with your kid(s) while enjoying all that fresh air and homemade snacks. It’s a great way to take a break from household chores for the day!
18. MPH Warehouse Book Sale
Pick up some new bed-time tales at MPH’s Warehouse Sale happening from now til Monday 4 May next week! The event offers a range from fiction, non-fiction, comics and other children’s books to bring the bookworms out of your family.
Find our more here. 5 Jalan Bersatu, Section 13/4, 46200 PJ
