Enjoy a fun-filled May with your family thanks to these exciting activities lined up around the Klang Valley.
1. KidZania Kuala Lumpur ‘Science & Space’ Programme
Treat your children to a unique and wholesome time at KidZania Kuala Lumpur this school holiday, with KidZania’s first ‘Science & Space’ programme. Head on over to the website for the complete list of activities and workshops your children could enjoy. The best deal? Online ticket purchases are 40% off until the end of May; just key in the promo code: ATOM40 to enjoy the discount!
Date: 25 May (Saturday) until 16 June (Sunday)
Time: See schedule here
Venue: KidZania Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Fee: May differ based on activities, e.g. RM190 per person for Generasi Marikh Junior Astropreneur Mini Bootcamp
2. Grand Bazaar Ramadhan Raya 2019
The Grand Bazaar will be held in 2 different locations from 4th May until 4th June. With 134 booths in Shah Alam and 436 booths in Bukit Jalil, the organisers aim to enter the Malaysian Book of Records as the largest festival bazaar. Enjoy exploring the booths for delicious treats and cool trinkets. And do not miss the chance to catch some fun activities already planned throughout the month, such as the ‘Acara Lemang Terpanjang’! You could get more details on the programs on offer here.
Date: 4 May (Saturday) until 2 June (Sunday) in Shah Alam & 16 May (Thursday) until 4 June (Tuesday) in Bukit Jalil
Time: 3.00 p.m. – 12.00 a.m. on weekdays, 11.00 a.m. – 12.00 a.m. on weekends and Public Holidays.
Venue: Bulatan Bazarena, Shah Alam and Stadium Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: Free entry
3. Batman 80 Years
The world’s most popular Caped Crusader, Batman is turning 80, and the celebration will be happening at Resorts World Genting. From its inception in 1939, the Dark Knight has been a fan favourite by many. Relive his crime-fighting adventures through movies, live shows, exclusive exhibitions, and Meet and Greet sessions. Get involved, and dress up in your favourite characters at the Cosplayers Gathering. Psst, word has it that the Bat-Signal will be lit with over 1,001 dynamic winch balls; so see you at SkyAvenue, parents and kids!
Date: 10 May (Friday) until 10 July (Wednesday)
Time: See schedule here
Venue: SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting, Genting Highlands
4. Craft Affair: Mother’s Day Edition 2019
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend by checking out an arts and crafts market and take part in workshops at the event. Specially curated by the hardworking people at Craft Affair, this market is one to look forward to for some shopping and great joy. Be sure to head over here to register for the fun workshops this weekend.
Dates: 10 May (Friday) until 12 May (Sunday)
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Venue: Ground Floor, Main Place Mall, USJ 21, Subang Jaya, Selangor
Fee: May differ based on activities, e.g. RM57 per person for Kids Planter Pot Decorating Workshop
5. KLM Charity Tulip Sale
In conjunction with Mother’s Day 2019, the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be flying in over 3,500 fresh stalks of tulips from the Netherlands for a special Charity Tulip Sale. Each stalk will be sold at RM6 and all proceeds will be donated to Hospis Malaysia. Head on over to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport to purchase these special flowers. Not only would you be buying special treats for the wonderful women in your life, you will be contributing to a great cause too!
Date: 11 May (Saturday)
Time: from 10.00 a.m. and while stocks last
Venue: Level 3, Domestic Arrival Hall, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang
Fee: RM6 per stalk
6. Small Heroes, Big Hearts Kids Workshop
Cultivate the appreciation and love for the environment in your little ones through these weekly themed workshops, organised by The Happiness Project, at Robson 7. Choose between the morning or afternoon slots, and complete 5 different educational activities in 2 hours, to earn a Hero Medal! Activities are suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years. However, all children below 4 years must be accompanied by a parent. Learn more about the upcoming programs, Marine & Green Superhero, here.
Date: 11 May (Saturday) & 12 May (Sunday), 18 May (Saturday) & 19 May (Sunday)
Time: 11.00 a.m. or 2.00 p.m.
Venue: Robson 7, No. 7, Jalan Robson, Taman Persiaran Desa, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM50 per child
Contact: 018 – 241 5848 (WhatsApp) or email happinessproject@redtailevents.com
Themes: Marine Hero (11 May & 12 May) and Green Superhero (18 May & 19 May)
7. Klang Heritage and Cultural Walk
Hosted by Jalan-Jalan Klang, this is a family-friendly activity. Pack enough drinking water and wear comfy shoes. You will walk and discover some of Klang’s oldest historical buildings, such as the 100-year-old fire station, and experience authentic local flavours, like the original Bak Kut Teh.
Date: 11 May (Saturday)
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 12.00pm
Venue: Meeting point is at Jalan Besar, 41200, Klang
Fee: RM35 per person
Contact: Whatsapp 012 – 332 9613 (Ms Wong)
8. YMCA KL SuperfunKids: Sunday Arts + Crafts
Catered for young families, the YMCA KL provides a safe space environment for young children to mingle and play. Fun and creative hands-on activities are presented at the fortnightly workshops to spark curiosity and wonder. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate, and activities are suitable for children aged 4 to 12 years.
Dates: 12 May (Sunday) & 26 May (Sunday)
Time: 2.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Venue: YMCA Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Padang Belia, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM12.50 per child per session, or RM50 per month
9. Activities at ILHAM Gallery in May
If you would like to nurture an appreciation of the Arts among your children, joining any of these well-curated programs at ILHAM Gallery will do the trick.
Special Family Workshop: Secrets of the Reunion Table
Hosted by members of the Baba Nyonya Museum in Malacca, participants will experience what it feels like to be part of a reunion table spread belonging to a traditional Peranakan family. Enjoy a unique paper cutting activity as participants discuss about tradition, and share their own respective cultures.
Date: 18 May (Saturday)
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. & 2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Venue: ILHAM Gallery, ILHAM Tower, Jalan Binjai, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM160 per parent & child, RM65 for additional parent/child
Fun with Printing Plates Workshop
A collaboration with Atom and The Dot, children could learn the evolution of printing and create their own artwork-inspired prints in this workshop. This activity is suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years, but children below 9 years must be accompanied by a parent.
Date: 11 May (Saturday),
Time: 10.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. & 2.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Venue: ILHAM Gallery, ILHAM Tower, Jalan Binjai, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM45 per child
Fun with Printing Plates Special Hari Raya Workshop
Another Atom and The Dot collaboration, children will learn to recognise Hari Raya symbols, the evolution of printing, and create their own Hari Raya inspired print in this workshop. This activity is suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years. However, as mentioned above, children below 9 years, must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: 28 May (Tuesday)
Time: 10.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. & 3.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Venue: ILHAM Gallery, ILHAM Tower, Jalan Binjai, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM45 per child
Art-Inspired Coding Project
This is a collaboration between ILHAM Gallery and CodeJuniors. The coding workshop is suitable for children aged 8 to 11 years, and the project will be based on and inspired by the Art of Chia Yu Chian: People and Places in Kuala Lumpur.
Date: 26 May (Sunday)
Time: 11.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. & 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Venue: ILHAM Gallery, ILHAM Tower, Jalan Binjai, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM70 per child
10. Imaginatricks
Bring your family to an Imaginatricks show and be enchanted by the performances from talented stuntmen and dancers, and world-champion ice skaters. Enjoy an-hour long spectacle which combines amazing acrobatics, cabaret dances, and comedy. It is a show not to be missed!
Date: 25 May 2019 (Saturday) until 24 May 2020 (Sunday)
Time: 4.00 p.m. & 8.00 p.m. daily
Venue: Genting International Showroom
Fee: RM196 (Preferred)/RM146 (PS1)/RM96 (Gallery)
11. Kids Programmes by Leaderonomics
Kids Leadership Programme
If you are looking for a program that could help develop leadership qualities in your children, look no further than this program organised by Leaderonomics. It is a storyline-based program that will also help improve communication and public speaking skills of the participants. This activity is suitable for children aged 8 to 10 years. You could purchase the tickets here.
Date: 25 May (Saturday) & 26 May (Sunday)
Time: 8.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Dwi Emas International School, Shah Alam, Selangor
Fee: RM218.36 per person
Youth Start-Up Apprentice Workshop
This is a 6-day workshop suitable for participants aged 11 to 15 years. The workshop aims to help participants develop greater understanding of important skills they must have, if they want to be an entrepreneur. They will then apply what they have learned at a real-life bazaar, where they will learn first-hand what it takes to sell their products. You could find more information about the program and purchase your tickets here.
Date: 27 May (Monday) until 1 June (Saturday)
Time: 8.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue: Leaderonomics Office, Pusat Perdagangan Phileo Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Fee: RM491.31
12. Storytelling Activities at The Story Book
Storytelling & Story Acting Workshop
The Story Book is a place where stories come to life through drama, songs and storytelling activities. Learn the basics of storytelling from The Story Book’s own Story Ninjas. In this workshop, children will learn how to role play, narrate, and act. This interactive workshop is suitable for children aged 4 to 10 years. Registration is required, and you could purchase your tickets here.
Date: 25 May (Saturday)
Time: 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: The Story Book, E-1-13, Plaza Arkadia, Desa Parkcity, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM100 per child
Storytelling & Parent-Child Chocolate-Making Workshop
Take a leaf out of Willy Wonka’s magical world of sweet treats and enjoy a storytelling session of Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie & The Chocolate Factory’ followed by a chocolate-making workshop, with the experienced Love18 Artisan chocolatiers. This activity is suitable for parents with children aged 5 years and above. Get your tickets here.
Date: 31 May (Friday)
Time: 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Venue: The Story Book, E-1-13, Plaza Arkadia, Desa Parkcity, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM150 per parent & child
13. Upcycling Workshop
This activity introduces its participants to the importance of upcycling. It will mainly focus on how one can reduce and reuse the materials in their daily life. On top of that, participants will also learn the proper ways to segregate plastic waste. This activity is suitable for children aged 5 years and up, but accompanied by a parent. More info here.
Date: 25 May (Saturday)
Time: 9.00 a.m. – noon
Venue: FRIM – MNS Nature Education Centre, FRIM Kepong
Fee: RM85 for the first child, RM65 for each subsequent child, and RM45 per parent (includes insurance, meal, FRIM entrance fee and equipment for activities)
Contact: 03- 627 717 03 or email nec@mns.org.my
14. Junior Robotic Kids Open Day
Robotics is a great option for parents who would like to encourage independent, critical thinking and problem solving skills in their children. Check out some robot challenges and win some prizes at this Junior Robotic Kids Open Day. Parents with children above 6 years old are welcome and there will be a sign up bonus if you register on that day!
Date: 26 May (Sunday)
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: 7th Floor, Block B-3-3A, Setiawalk, Puchong
Fee: Free entry
Contact: 018 – 239 0488 / 018 – 872 3884
14. Mid-Term School Holiday Art Camp 2019
Organised by Art Genius, this 3-day holiday art camp is lined up with lots of craft activities that will keep your child busy. All materials for the sessions are included and breakfast, lunch, and tea time meals are provided daily. This camp is suitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. More details here.
Date: Week 1 – 27 May (Monday) until 29 May (Wednesday), Week 2 – 3rd June (Monday) until 5 June (Wednesday)
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: Art Genius, 2-10, PV 128, Jalan Genting Klang, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM320 per child per week (3 days), RM640 per child for two weeks (6 days)
15. The Art of Creative Writing Workshop
Organised by the Leeds Learning Academy, this 3-day workshop will introduce creative writing in really fun ways. Filled with hands-on activities and games, children will be taught about writing plots and characters, and creating settings that would allow their stories to come to life. The participants will have the opportunity to share their stories on the final day and answer questions from their readers in a ‘Meet-the-Author’-like session.
Date: 28 May (Tuesday) until 30 May (Thursday)
Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: University of Malaya, Jalan Universiti, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM550 per child (includes lunch and tea break, materials, stationery and certificate of participation). A discount of RM50 will be provided for additional children enrolled in the same program.
Contact: 010 – 771 4670 (Mrs Danaraj)
16. Me Books Townhall Community Events
Me Books Asia conducts workshops regularly at their Nooks in Bangsar, and in Johor. If you are looking at equipping yourself with proper and basic CPR techniques, this is the workshop for you. In this 3-hour CPR workshop, you would understand how a child’s body works differently than adults, identify and understand symptoms of choking, seizures and respiratory issues, such as asthma, and respond appropriately to these potentially life-threatening situations. (Please note that this is an adult-only event). Get your tickets here. If you are in Johor, do check out their CPR workshop later this month, at Sunway Citrine Hub, in Bandar Medini Iskandar. More details here.
Date: 18 May
Time: 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Venue: CzipLee Bangsar, Jalan Telawi 3, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM80 for 1 lifesaver, RM120 for 2
This post is a collaboration between Makchic and Kidxy.
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