Things may be slowing down for some of us who are now fasting during the month of Ramadan, but “slowing down” is a term that isn’t likely to be in our kids’ dictionary! With their boundless energy, curiosity and desire to explore, you can keep them busy with carefully selected activities below to suit your family’s needs. Read on for exciting Things to Do with your families throughout Ramadan and in the lead up to the upcoming festive Raya season!
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Sajian Istimewa Dinner Buffet, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Here’s something for every family out there! Indulge in a delectable buffet spread or berbuka at the renowned Lemon Garden at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur – now offering a special blend of traditional delicacies and international dishes in light of the month of Ramadan.
The lavish Sajian Istimewa Dinner Buffet will feature Malay festive dishes and outdoor warung stations with live showcases, where every dish will be made with only the finest ingredients and spices. If you would like to share a piece of Shangri-La’s wonderful culinary experience with family and friends, the Sajian Istimewa Gifting and Takeaway presents you with this opportunity, offering exquisite Raya Gift and Hamper Sets, mouth-watering Roast Selections, and more!
Online reservations for the Sajian Istimewa Dinner Buffet can be made here.
Date: 23rd March to 21st April 2023
Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Price: RM250 nett for adults and kids aged 12 years and above (Monday to Thursday); RM290 nett for kids aged 12 years and above (Friday to Sunday); 50% off retail price for 7 to 11-year-olds; free for 1 to 6-year-olds (if accompanied by an adult who is a Shangri-La Circle Member, limited to 2 children, the 3rd child will be entitled to 50% off retail price); 50% off retail price for 1 to 6 year-olds (if accompanied by an adult who is not a Shangri-La Circle Member)
Contact: 03-2074 3900
Venue: Lemon Garden, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, 11 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Amazing Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Rest and rejuvenate during the month of reflection at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s spacious and comfortable rooms. It’s the perfect staycation for families with restless kids and parents who are fasting. The little ones can be kept entertained with weekend activities, while parents are sure to appreciate the complimentary in-room Dawn breakfast and RM100 daily dining credit (we recommend using it for the Sajian Istimewa Dinner Buffet spread)!
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Date: 10th March to 30th April 2023
Easter Celebration, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Have an egg-citing time celebrating Easter with a variety of themed activities happening at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur over the Easter weekend. Activities for the little ones include an Easter egg treasure hunt at the maze garden, a culinary Lil Chef workshop, face painting, balloon sculpting, and more. There will also be a special scrumptious Sunday Easter brunch available on Easter day itself, complete with traditional hot cross buns, sweet Easter bread, carrot baked goodies, mini orange rabbit macarons and more! Share these sweet treats with your loved ones with an indulgent gift set, available online here.
Date: 7th to 9th April (Activities); 9th April 2023 (Easter Brunch)
Time: Slots between 7:00am to 6:00pm (Activities); 12:00pm to 2:30pm (Easter Brunch)
Price: RM198 nett per person
Content:
Kids’ Programmes and Workshops
1. Camp Beaumont Spring Camps, Various Schools
3. Coding Programs, Code Juniors
4. Nature Play- Easter Egg Hunt, Mad About Education
5. Easter Egg & Bunny Sip and Paint, Art & Bonding
6. Little Chef Raya Edition, Pusat Kreatif Kanak-Kanak Tuanku Bainun
Bazaars
1. Pasar Seloka Raya Pesta Gembira, Pasar Seloka
2. Corak Hati Raya Pop Up, Rumah Tangsi
3. RIUH x Lazada- Ritma Raya, Sentul Depot
4. Ini Baru Raya Bazaar, Publika
Others
1. Pediatric First Aid and CPR, B Studio Fitness
2. Symphonic Anime IV, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Catch Capture Release, KEDAI KL
Kids’ Programmes and Workshops
1. Camp Beaumont Spring Camps, Various Schools
United Kingdom’s most established multi-activity day camp provider is back in Kuala Lumpur with an exciting line up of activities coming your way! This season’s Spring Camp will be hosted in three different venues, with a range of top-class facilities to help provide opportunities for your child to get active, express themselves and realise their full potential.
Date: 3rd to 7th April 2023 or 10th to 13th April 2023 (Alice Smith School Primary); 10th to 14th April 2023 (Tenbys School Setia Eco Park and Sri KDU School)
Age: 3 to 4 years old; 5 to 7 years old; 8 to 11 years old
Price: RM1100 to RM1590 depending on location and date
Venue: Primary Campus, 2, Jalan Bellamy, Bukit Petaling, Kuala Lumpur (Alice Smith School Primary); Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park No. 1, Jalan Setia Tropika U13/18T Seksyen U13 Shah Alam (Tenbys School Setia Eco Park); No. 5 & 7, Jalan Teknologi 2/1, Taman Sains Selangor Kota Damansara Petaling Jaya (Sri KDU School)
2. Raya Meriah Max, IPC
Get crafty with themed workshops happening all afternoon, over weekends in April. Spend the day at family-friendly IPC Shopping Centre, and participate in the Raya Fitri Kampung House with LED Making Workshop, Ramadan Moon Wreath Workshop, Upcycled Raya Lantern Making Workshop, among many others! Do keep a look out too, for Raya performances and walkabouts happening between the two daily craft workshop sessions. The full schedule of activities can be found here.
Date: 25th March to 1st May 2023
Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm; 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Price: Free
Venue: 2, Jalan PJU 7/2, IPC Shopping Centre, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
3. Coding Programs, Code Juniors
Learn to design, code and problem solve with fun games and themes ranging from Lego Robotics, Minecraft, Roblox and Star Wars. On top of the wide range of themes, both physical and online options are available for children from 5 to 16-years-old.
Contact: 012-337 7055
Venue: Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
- Little Juniors (Online Class)
Date: 5th and 7th April 2023
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 5 to 7-years-old
Price: RM280 per pax
- Python Programming Camp (Physical Class)
Date: 5th to 7th April 2023
Time: 9:45am to 12:45pm
Age: 12 to 16-years-old
Price: RM495 per pax
- Minecraft Coding Camp (Online Class)
Date: 5th to 7th April 2023
Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Age: 7 to 8-years-old
Price: RM300 per pax
- Star Wars Code Scratch (Online Class)
Date: 5th to 7th April 2023
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Age: 8 to 10-years-old
Price: RM495 per pax
- Star Wars Coding & STEM (Physical Class)
Date: 12th to 14th April 2023
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Age: 5 to 7-years-old
Price: RM495 per pax
- Lego Robotics Machines (Physical Class)
Date: 12th to 14th April 2023
Time: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Age: 7 to 10-years-old
Price: RM495 per pax
- Roblox Coding (Physical Class)
Date: 12th to 14th April 2023
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Age: 9 to 12-years-old
Price: RM495 per pax
- Mobile App (Physical Class)
Date: 12th and 14th April 2023
Time: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Age: 11 to 16 years old
Price: RM495 per pax
4. Nature Play- Easter Egg Hunt, Mad About Education
April is also the month for Easter festivities, so bring on some Easter Egg hunting fun! Head to the local park with your kids to embark on a clue-based adventure in search of hidden Easter eggs. Complete 6 to 7 tasks together and find out what the biggest surprise will be at the end of the quest.
Date: 8th April 2023
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 2 to 6-years-old (to be accompanied by an adult)
Price: RM90 per child (10% discount for siblings); free for adults
Contact: 012- 209 4262; 011- 2775 8056
Venue: Bukit Kiara Park, TTDI
5. Easter Egg & Bunny Sip and Paint, Art & Bonding
Celebrate Easter and bond with your little one over painting, juice and chocolate! Sip and Paint away on a Sunday afternoon and create your very own adorable winter Easter Egg and Bunny masterpiece.
Date: 9th April 2023
Time: 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Age: 5-years-old and above
Price: RM130 per pax
Contact: 010- 650 1212
Venue: 22-3, Jalan 25/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
6. Little Chef Raya Edition, Pusat Kreatif Kanak-Kanak Tuanku Bainun
Have your kids pick up the skills to bake Raya favourites for the whole family this year. This three-hour long little chef workshop will help your child master the art of baking delicious local treats such as Biskut Semperit, Onde Onde balls and Milo Tiramisu finger biscuits.
Register .
Date: 8th April 2023
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 8 to 12-years-old
Price: RM125 (returning students); RM140 (new students)
Contact: 03-7733 8559
Venue: Studio 6, PKK Tuanku Bainun, 48, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Bazaars
1. Pasar Seloka Raya Pesta Gembira, Pasar Seloka
Pasar Seloka is coming around to different venues this Raya, bringing to us a wonderful selection of local artisans, independent makers and homegrown brands with exclusive handcrafted products. Come beramai-ramai to shop away, #SapotLokal, and meet our talented local creators.
Date: 7th to 9th April 2023 (Pasar Seni); 14th and 15th April 2023 (Markas Selangor)
Time: 10:00am to 8:00pm (Pasar Seni); 3:00pm to 10:00pm (Markas Selangor)
Venue: Jalan Hang Kasturi, City Centre, 50050 Kuala Lumpur (Pasar Seni); Markas Selangor, 48 SS21/1 Damansara Utama (Markas Selangor)
2. Corak Hati Raya Pop Up, Rumah Tangsi
Enjoy an upbeat time at Corak Hati Raya Pop Up, organised by none other than fun-loving The Messy Club. The bazaar will be held at repurposed heritage building Rumah Tangsi, which will see this popular event space turned into a place full of colourful activities and offerings!
Date: 8th to 9th April 2023; 15th and 16th April 2023
Time: 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 10, Jalan Tangsi, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
3. RIUH x Lazada- Ritma Raya, Sentul Depot
Join in the spirit of giving while you shop this Raya with 90 local creative brands at Sentul Depot. Soak in the festive vibe and enjoy live performances, creative workshops, showcases, and more!
Date: 8th and 9th April 2023
Time: 3:00pm to 12:00am
Venue: Sentul Depot, Jalan Strachan, Sentul West, 51100 Kuala Lumpur
4. Ini Baru Raya Bazaar, Publika
Trendy and traditional apparels, accessories, beauty products and festive treats- get it all at Publika’s popular bazaar market that’s up and running for the whole month of April.
Date: 8th April to 1st May 2023
Time: 10:00am to 10:00pm
Venue: Publika Shopping Gallery, Solaris Dutamas, No 1, Jalan Dutamas 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Others
1. Pediatric First Aid and CPR, B Studio Fitness
Being a parent involves putting band aids on cuts and scrapes many, many times. Keep yourself equipped for any potentially more serious injuries, and also learn preventive actions that can be taken to keep your infant and child safe. This four-hour long comprehensive course hosted by B Studios will cover first aid responses for situations including choking, severe allergic reactions, CPR and the prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Date: 15th April 2023
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Price: RM255 per pax; RM490 per couple
Contact: 012- 206 9974
Venue: 42- 2, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
2. Symphonic Anime IV, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Our favourite local Cosplayer, Sarawak-born Hakken, will be featured in Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra’s fourth instalment of the wildly popular Symphonic Anime series! The symphonic experience will include new gems such as Haikyuu!! and Hunter x Hunter to provide an extravagant and immersive experience for all anime lovers.
Book here.
Date: 28th or 29th April 2023
Time: 8:30pm
Age: 8-years-old and above
Price: RM198 to RM368; RM600 or RM650 (suite, inclusive of meet and greet)
Contact: 03-2331 7007
Venue: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Level Two, Tower Two, Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
3. Catch Capture Release, KEDAI KL
Deep dive and catch the feelings and thoughts that impact your wellbeing and relationship. SEED Connections, a child and family psychology and learning service provider, will be helping us reflect on our thoughts, emotions and behaviour with free activities at artisanal marketspace, KEDAI KL. Activities will be held in the early afternoon and include mindful origami, emotion puppet-making, and house-tree-person test. Paid workshops will also be held, as highlighted below.
Date: 8th April 2023
Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm (bazaar); 12:00pm to 3:00pm (light and free activities)
Venue: Block B, Level 2, MAHSA Avenue Jalan Universiti Off Jalan Ilmu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Creative Connection Workshop
An Educational Psychologist and Play Therapist will be facilitating a session where clay and painting will be used to encourage fun and honest conversation between parent and tween/teen. Step out of this workshop with a renewed connection with your child!
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm
Price: RM150 per parent and child pair
- Catch and Release Workshop
Express yourself through art, and then reflect both individually and in a group on your emotional well-being. Do invite a friend along for this creative workshop and get a discounted rate.
Time: 3:00am to 5:30pm
Price: RM75 (individual); RM50 (pair)
