It’s Merdeka Month! Let’s celebrate all that our beautiful country has to offer and visit our wonderful local parks, camping sites, indoor and outdoor playgrounds and cafes, and join in the fun with these terrific August events lined up below!Â
Bazaars
Looking for the perfect gift to #sapotlokal? Drop by these flea markets and bazaars to check out sone terrific homegrown brands and bring home artisanal made-in-Malaysia products!
1. Pasar Seloka Kita
Watch out for Pasar Seloka Kita and their exciting collaboration with Friends of All Trades! Aside from gorgeous clothes and pampering beauty products on sale at the market, try taking part in one of their engaging workshops too. From instant box camera portraits and floral arrangements, to a fun art jam session for the whole family, there’s something for every member of the family here!
Date: 6th August to 7th August 2022
Time: 10.00am to 9.00pm
Venue: The Grounds, Mahsa Avenue
2. Gather Local at Starling Mall
Date: 4th August to 7th August 2022
Time: 10.00am to 10.00pm
Venue: Ground Floor, Starling Mall, Petaling Jaya
3. LokaFest 2.0 Bazaar by KEDAI KLÂ
Date: 27th and 28th August 2022
Time: 11.00am to 6.00pm
Venue: Level 2, Block B, Mahsa Avenue
History
1. People Library by Taman Tugu
A unique library concept that’s worth a visit- head over to a People Library where the books will be replaced by people sharing their stories! ‘Borrow’ a person and unravel Kuala Lumpur’s history and heritage through the lens and eyes of various passionate individuals. Simply turn up and have an insightful chat with your ‘book’ and find out more about the landmarks and personalities who developed the city that we live in.
Date: 7th August 2022
Time:Â 9.00am to 12.00noon
Price: Free
Venue: Taman Tugu Nursery, Jalan Sultan Salahuddin, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Art
1. A Solo Art Exhibition by Alicia Lee
Bring your kids for a visit to Alicia Lee’s inaugural solo exhibition entitled ‘Let’s Be Friends’, featuring 40 doodle artworks. As a 25-year-old artist that struggles with slow learning capabilities, she draws inspiration for her doodles by her vivid imagination where her cartoon friends keep her company, as she expresses her desire to better understand people. Meet Alicia herself personally, as she doodles daily on a plywood house in a daily interactive installation- it’s a great opportunity to teach your kids about neurodiversity, disabilities and inclusivity.
Date: 22nd July to 14th August 2022
Venue: Level 1, GMMB, Jalan Robertson 50150 Kuala Lumpur
2. Acrylic Painting Workshop by Yeng Art Studio
Get your little Picassos learning brush techniques and doodling in an imaginative kid acrylic painting class. The class will include sketching, colour studies, bleeding and colour mixing amidst stories and discussions, culminating in a final art piece on a 30cm x 40cm canvas. Your child will also receive their own set of brushes, acrylic paints and a palette for them to continue the skills (and possibly new hobby!) that they have picked up.Â
Date: 6th August 2022
Time: 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Price: RM165 per pax
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Venue: SIR Sistem Inovatif Remaja Sdn Bhd, 11a, Jalan Brunei Selatan, Off Jalan Pudu, 55100 KL
3. Indah Art Studio
This cozy home based studio will be offering Merdeka special art classes in August- including a batik resist painting, Malaysian cityscape drawing, Merdeka tote bag design and a buah buahan tempatan still life painting. Have your kids draw inspiration from our local tradition, culture and landscape as they create their own Malaysian masterpiece to bring home.Â
Time: 10.00am to 11.30am or 3.00pm to 4.30pm
Price: RM75 per session; RM300 for 5 sessions (all materials will be provided)
Age: 7 to 17 years old
Contact:Â 011-2317 4989; 012-319 8965
Venue: No 10A Jalan Jinjang, 27/54 Taman Alam Megah, 40400 Shah Alam, Selangor
-
Batik Resist PaintingÂ
Date: 7th August 2022
-
Merdeka Tote Bag DesignÂ
Date: 14th August 2022
-
Malaysian CityscapeÂ
Date: 21st August 2022
-
Landscape Painting Beach
Date: 4th September 2022
Sensory PlayÂ
1. Mini Magic Messy Play
Bring your kids and enjoy trays of sensory play with (lots of) mess – without the clean up duty! Mini Magic Messy play has aptly scheduled a Malaysian Rainforest Messy Play session, along with other classic themes to be running through the month of August.Â
Price: RM60 per child
Contact: 016- 831 1407
Venue: Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya
-
Construction Messy Play
Date: 6th August 2022
Time: 9.00am to 10.00am
-
Superheroes & Princesses Messy Play
Date: 14th August 2022
Time: 5.00pm to 6.00pm
-
Malaysian Rainforest Messy Play
Date: 28th August 2022
Time: 9.00am to 10.00am
Mall Events
1. Destination Recliner
Pregnant or breastfeeding mamas, mark your calendars! Harvey Norman will be having a special two-day campaign at Paradigm Mall with talks on breastfeeding, spine health and a pop-up booth with a chiropractor care consultant. Other highlights include rebates, a lucky draw, and an amazing limited offer on their recliners (guaranteed 50% off and more)!
Date: 6th and 7th August 2022
Time: 10.00am to 10.00pm
Venue: Harvey Norman Paradigm Mall- Lot 1F-01 & 02, 1st Floor, No.1, Jalan SS7/26A, 47301 Petaling Jaya
2. Tokyo Street’s 11th Anniversary
Konnichiwa and welcome to Pavilion KL’s Tokyo Street, which is currently celebrating its 11th anniversary! Take a walk through this Japanese-themed precinct to sample delicious Japanese cuisine at pop-ups stalls and restaurants, get your nails blinged out, and explore kawaii fashion at the many clothing and and accessories stores available here.
Date: Throughout the month of AugustÂ
Venue: Level 6, Pavillion KL,168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Charity Drive
1. Pet’s Movie Day at The Square, Jaya One
Catch a movie with your kids and fur kids on Sunday with The Pet’s Movie Day, held in partnership with PetMedic Malaysia. Grab your picnic blankets, buy some snacks at the booths available and cuddle up with your fur balls for a fun, special movie experience. All proceeds will go to animal shelters.Â
Date: 6th August 2022
Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm (1st slot), 2.30pm to 5.00pm (2nd slot)
Price: RM30 donation per family
Venue: Theatre, Level 1, The Square by Jaya One
Speech and Drama
1. Opera for Kids by KL City Opera
KL City Opera’s Opera for Kids program is back again- don’t miss this confidence-boosting opportunity for your little ones to act, sing and perform on a grand stage together with an ensemble of opera singers, adult chorus and orchestra in one of opera’s most famous productions, Bizet’s Carmen.
Date: 6th August to 1st October 2022 (12 sessions)Â
Time: Saturdays, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Price: RM300 per month (20% discount for siblings, groups of 5 or more get 20% off first month)
Performance date: 8th, 11th, 12th, 15th October 2022 (8.00pm to 11.00pm); 9th October 2022 (3.00pm to 6.00pm)
Age: 6 to 12 years old
Venue: KLCO Studio- 4B, Jalan SS 20/10, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
[*12 sessions include 1 dress rehearsal and a minimum of 2 performances based on performance date of choice]
Nature Activities
1. Outside by D Jungle Juniors
Sign your kids up for one of these hands-on nature programs for a diverse, out-of-the-classroom experience. Get out in nature, expand their knowledge beyond academics and get them building life skills as they explore, experiment and discover together with new friends and teammates.
Contact: 012- 728 1227 (Rachel)
Venue: No. 15, Jalan SS 1/39, Kampung Tunku, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
-
Garden Friends
Date: 13th August 2022
Time: 9.00am to 12 noon
Price: RM150 (normal price), RM135 (member price)
Age: 5 to 7 years old
-
The Incredible Warriors II
Date: 18th and 19th August 2022
Time: (Day 1) 9.00am to 4.00pm, (Day 2) 9.00am to 1.00pm
Price: RM350 (normal price), RM300 (member price)
Age: 8 to 12 years old
-
Captain Globe II
Date: 26th and 27th August 2022
Time: 9.00am to 12.00noon
Price: RM300 (normal price), RM240 (member price)
Age: 5 to 7 years old
Camps
1. Nature Education Family Camping by MUXINAI
Together with camp provider Lubarcamp, MUXINAI brings to us another overnight parent-accompanied camping excursion this month. Kids (and their parents) will learn how to pitch a tent, build boats with leaves and create a plant tactile book. The activities are well-structured and scheduled over a fun-filled two days, with adventures fit for the whole family. Little ones will have a blast picking twigs for a bonfire party and everyone is sure to enjoy rowing family-friendly boats on a small lake together!Â
A family education instructor will also follow along to observe the dynamics of each family, who will then be entitled to a one-hour parent-child education consultant and a family education guidance report after the trip.
Date: 6th August to 7th August 2022
Price: From RM900 (excluding food and drinks)Â
Contact: 017- 317 6598
Venue:Â Taman Eko Rimba Komanwel, Rawang
2. SHP: Take Flight! By The Actors Studio Academy@klpac
We’ve all seen our kids set off on great imaginary adventures, arms outstretched and pretending to be airplanes or flying creatures (and hopefully not breaking anything along the way)!Â
Join a four-day thematic Take Flight programme, so your kids can take flight in various forms while exploring various drama and English learning concepts such as pantomiming, poetry appreciation, basic acting skills, reading with expression, play script and writing work.Â
[*Programme to commence subject to student numbers. No payment required until the first day of the programme]Â
Date: 11th to 14th August 2022Â
Time: 9.30am to 12.00noon
Price: RM350
Age: 4 to 6 years old
Contact: 03- 4047 9000
Venue: The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 51100 Kuala Lumpur
3. Farm Animal Holiday Camp by Roots and Wings Montessori Preschool
Do you have a child that loves animals? Sign up for a farm animal holiday camp and turn your child into a happy little farm animal expert! Learn how to feed farm animals, enjoy themed music and movement activities, create art and craft masterpieces, be a part of fun games and gifts, and bring to life the lessons with a (optional) visit to Farm in the City!Â
Date: 15th, 16th, 18th and 19th August 2022
Time: 8.00am to 12.30pm
Price: RM300 (without excursion), RM390 (with excursion)
Age: 2 to 8 years old
Contact: 012- 979 2153
Venue: 1, Lorong Setiabistari 1, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Let’s try our best to #sapotlokal and encourage the local businesses and talented individuals within our diverse country. Happy Merdeka month, #makchicmumsquad!
