One of the best children’s festivals for kids aged 12 and under is back this year, with even more activities, carnival games, special performances, workshops, new experiences and delicious food!
In our second-ever Play On! Children’s Festival, held in collaboration with the Australian International School Malaysia (AISM), we promise a day filled with a delightful mix of cultural, sporting, creative, science-based and performing arts’ activities, held at AISM’s beautiful campus in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. With over 20 years of academic excellence, AISM is the longest established international school in Malaysia that offers a full Australian curriculum and is the world’s first certified Visible Learning school, committed towards providing holistic education and developing lifelong learners.
So mark the date down in your calendars, and bring the whole family for a fun-filled day out! It’s all happening on Saturday, 14th October 2023, from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Part of the proceeds will go towards the Matilda Project charity run by AISM, which sponsors the primary education of 30 children from remote villages in Sabah. And the best part? Entrance is FREE!
We’ve got some returning favourites from last year, from bouncy castle fun, giant bubble play and zorbing (this time, it’s in water!), to tie-dying and slime-making workshops by AISM, and so much more.
Here’s a little teaser of what you’ll be able to catch at the festival:
1. Pelangi Kids’ Zone by Pelangi Books Gallery
Lovely local literature, fun activity books, puzzles and sticker sheets for young learners. Pelangi Books Gallery has a wide-range of books and play products for children- and they’re bringing some of their beautiful selections along with them as our official Zone Partner!
Step inside the Pelangi Kids’ zone anytime from 10:00am to 6:00pm, browse through some great books for kids (including the beloved ‘Anak Rimba‘ series, and those featuring classic characters, such as Thomas & Friends and Pinkfong’s Baby Shark), as well as best-selling puzzles from the Highlights Hidden Pictures series. Not to be missed are Pelangi Kids’ limited-edition box sets that will be available throughout the festival!
There will also be three special activities (each limited to 10 children per slot) and centered on Pelangi Kids’ books, namely:
a) A colouring session with the cute Anak Rimba characters
- Time: 11:00am to 11:30am (Slot 1) and 11:30am to 12:00pm (Slot 2)
Don’t miss out on this fun-filled colouring activity exploring the Anak Rimba book characters. Help endangered Asian animals take centre stage and cultivate nature-loving children who will be more aware of the environment and universal values, such as kindness and respecting our animal friends.
b) Highlights Hidden Pictures Challenge
- Time: 2:00pm to 2:30pm (Slot 1) and 2:30pm to 3:00pm (Slot 2)
Test your vision and your ability to spot hidden pictures in this Highlights Hidden Pictures challenge. Can you spot the hidden treasures before time runs out? Race against the clock as you hunt for hidden pictures! Created for kids – and it’s challenging and fun for adults too.
c) Sticker Playland
- Time: 4:00pm to 4:30pm (Slot 1) and 4:30pm to 5:00pm (Slot 2)
This fun-filled sticker activity is packed with colourful scenes and many stickers to play with. Join the Sticker Playland adventure and explore different interesting themes, such as animals, transport and more. With easy-to-peel reusable stickers, you can stick and reuse them as many times as you want!
Price: Free
Age: 11 years old and below
2. Fun with Music by Ann Perreau’s Music School
A fun musical workshop, where kids can explore the beat, pitch and rhythm of music, and express what they hear through song, dance, movement, art and playing percussion instruments.
Time: 10:30am to 11:30am and 11:30am to 12:30pm
Price: Free
Age: 4 to 6 years old (Parent supervision required)
3. Kids’ Mat Play by The Little Gym Malaysia
One of the most renowned kid-friendly gyms in Malaysia is dropping by for the festival! Spots will be provided on a ‘first come, first served’ basis for play at The Little Gym Malaysia’s mat area, with a maximum of 10 kids at a time. As an added bonus, anyone who participates in this fun activity will also get a free introductory class coupon for a session at one of their outlets.
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Price: Free
Age: 3 to 12 years old
4. Kids’ Nail Bar by Spartylicious
Let the little ones get pampered by getting their nails done.
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Price: From RM10
Age: 2 years old and above
5. Messy Play by Messy Play Don’t Care
The little ones will have a field day with an awesome messy play experience that’s bound to be heaps of fun.
Time: 10:00am to 10:30am; 11:00am to 11:30am; 1:00pm to 1:30pm and 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Price: RM15 per pax/session (Price upon pre-registration); RM25 (Price on the festival day)
Age: 1 to 5 years old (Parent supervision required)
6. Capoeira Workshop by Movimento Simples de Capoeira
Kids can try their hand at this rhythmic art form, which enhances coordination, flexibility and strength.
Time: 2:00pm to 2:30pm (4 to 7 years old) and 2:30pm to 3:00pm (8 to 11 years old)
Price: Free
Age: 4 years old and above
7. Batik Painting by Ayayu Batik Malaysia
The little ones will learn about batik-painting fun – while budding artists, both big and small, will also get the chance to express their creativity at Ayayu’s large (and free) batik painting frame, that’s open to all festival goers. Be sure as well to pick up some cute batik hair accessories, batik painting DIY kits, and batik clothing for kids at their stall.
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Price: RM10 and above
Age: 12 years old and below (those 5 years old and below will require parent supervision)
8. Colouring Activities by Crayola
Come and let the little ones explore their artistic side by getting them to colour! All art materials will be set up for them, so the kids will just need to turn up and have fun.
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm; 1:00pm to 2:00pm and 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Price: Free
Age: 3 to 12 years old
9. Cooking Workshop by Inspire Joy
A fun workshop, where parents and their children can both cook together. Learn to make two healthy recipes, and don’t forget to check out their range of healthy food products too.
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Price: RM15 (1 adult and 1 child)
Age: 5 to 12 years old
(*Do bring an apron and container, if you’re attending the workshop.)
10. Kids’ Woodworking Workshop by Aida Ihsani
Kids will have a hammering good time with this workshop! Young crafters will be able to create their own nail art initials on a wooden canvas, and then draw and colour in their masterpieces, before proudly taking them home.
Time:
6 to 10 years old (10:00am to 10:30am; 12:00pm to 12:30pm; 3:00pm to 3:30pm; 5:00pm to 5:30pm)
3 to 5 years old (11:00am to 11:30am; 2:00pm to 2:30pm; 4:00pm to 4:30pm)
Price: RM40
Age: 3 to 10 years old (For kids aged 3 to 5 years old, parent supervision is encouraged)
And we’re far from done…
Check out more (free and paid) activities and retail choices, in the list below:
Storytelling Sessions, Art and Magic Workshops
- Author and illustrator, Afi Sulaiman, will hold an enthralling storytelling session from her latest book, ” Malaysian Food Tales”.
- Picture book illustrator Munsya Rahman, will conduct a session using art materials for children to draw characters and story settings.
- Pearlyn Lo will be taking kids through a Mandarin storytelling session.
- Artist and art educator Momoko Sum will lead a painting workshop for kids.
- MAD Entertainment will be teaching kids about the wonders of magic.
And don’t miss out on an exciting session with the co-authors of What if?, makchic‘s Kimberly Lee and Liyana Taff, as they take aspiring young authors through the process of writing and publishing a book.
Educational Items Your Kids Will Love
- Atom & the Dot activity boxes for your kids, which can be used on the go.
- Board games with a Malaysian heart, from Fabbguds.
- Wooden toys by Plan Toys.
Festival Food to Feast On
- Grab yummy Tex-Mex cuisine from Gringo’s food truck.
- Sample healthy, vegetarian options from NourishMe.
- Spot the Milo truck, for everyone’s favourite childhood drink!
- Cool down your little ones with some Confettini Creamery ice cream, or Myfizro Stickx popsicles.
- Looking for local food options? Then seek out Mejamakan and Wan Seven Cafe 96 for some tasty choices.
- JebatMade will be selling scones and pastries for dessert lovers, while pizza-hungry festival goers can look out for Api Pizza.
- Need coffee? We’ve got you, parents. Head over to bond. to get your caffeine fix and power through the day.
Is there more? You bet!
We’ve got GL Play selling discounted SplashMania waterpark tickets and great prizes in a lucky dip, Stories Lifestyle providing complimentary digital photos for families at their photo booth – as well as more books to browse and buy, a mini Treasure Hunt during the day, activity busy books and fun learning folders by Juggle Brain, child-led play by Wonder Village to keep the little ones smiling, a fun family workout session by B Studios, and more!
There will also be a toy donation drive at the event, so bring your preloved toys over to the Re:Play Toys libraries booth and spread a little cheer to children in shelters, PPR Communities and Orang Asli villages, as your toys find their way to new homes.
For our full list of partners and activities, check out our designated Play On! Children’s Festival 2023 page.
Do pre-register for the Play On! Children’s Festival (free goody bags will be given to the first 100 families), and save a spot here for your preferred workshops to avoid any disappointment.
Looking forward to seeing you all of you at the Play On! Children’s Festival on 14th October 2023, #makchicmumsquad!
About Australian International School Malaysia (AISM)
AISM offers education taught by highly qualified international teachers, predominantly Australian trained and experienced. The Australian curriculum is built on the world-renowned Visible Learning approach and offers an international qualification recognised by top universities around the world. Growing steadily over the years since its inception in 2000, the school caters for children from 3 years old (Pre-school) to 18 years old (Pre-University). To know more about AISM’s integrated, balanced approach to future-focused learning, visit the AISM booth at the Play On! Children’s Festival on 14th October 2023.
Visit www.aism.edu.my, and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
About makchic
makchic is a Malaysian-based online platform for parents and people looking for trustworthy and authentic family-related content. We believe in the rich and diverse stories of parenthood that inform, support, and uplift all families. Previous makchic events include the Right To Play – makchic x LinDees Children’s Day PlayDate, Dunia Tanpa Dera- Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Abuse workshops, Nothing to Haid – Mother-Daughter Workshops during The Cooler Lumpur Festival and Spill The Tea: A Mumpreneur Morning over Coffee and Conversation.
Visit makchic.com and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
