Step into a world of wonders, learning and entertainment this August as we present a lineup of fantastic activities and family fun! Whether you’re looking to explore the great outdoors, dive into creative indoor pursuits or explore the best that Merdeka month has to offer, here’s something special for everyone in the family. Let the good times roll!
Top Picks of the Month
Gamuda Cove, Kuala Langat
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Wetlands Arboretum at Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands
Here’s a chance to educate the kids on the importance of biodiversity with a visit to the new Wetlands Arboretum Centre, opening soon. The Wetlands Arboretum Centre (an educational gallery) is part of the 90-acre wetlands arboretum, while a botanical library houses around 3,000 trees, with some 200 new plant species, and are grown for the public to enjoy and observe. The centre opens from 13th August 2023 – and while you’re there, do check out the Jungle School Programme 2.0, Orang Asli Handicrafts or join the Orang Asli Cultural Workshop.
Tip: Plan your visit to coincide with the feeding times of the animals at the wetlands!
Get your tickets here.
Opening Hours:Â 9:00am to 6:00pm (Wednesday to Monday); Closed on Tuesdays, except on Public Holidays and School Holidays
Venue: Jalan Cove Sentral 4, Bandar Gamuda Cove, 42700 Banting, Kuala Langat, Selangor
Calling all adventure seekers! Here are three new and exciting activities available at the park from 13th August 2023 – come with friends and indulge in a spot of paintball, target shooting, ATV-riding and RUD Karting! For the younger kids, head to the trampoline and carousel, or see if they’re up for climbing the rope courses.
Get your tickets here.
Opening Hours: 12:00pm to 8:00pm (weekdays) and 10.00am to 8.00pm (weekends); Closed on Tuesdays, except on Public Holidays and School Holidays
Venue:Â Jalan Cove Sentral 4, Bandar Gamuda Cove, 42700 Banting, Kuala Langat, Selangor
What better way to beat the Malaysian heat and create fun memories with the kids, then with a visit to SplashMania! This popular waterpark has all their slides fully operational now, where you’ll get to spin, twirl and tumble through not just 1, but 24 different water slides!
Tip: Check out the first-in-Malaysia Atlantis VR slide, which everyone has been raving about!
Get your tickets here.
Opening Hours: 10:00am to 6:00pm (Wednesday to Monday); Closed on Tuesdays, except for Public Holidays and School Holidays
Venue:Â Jalan Cove Sentral 4, Bandar Gamuda Cove, 42700 Banting, Kuala Langat, Selangor
Gamuda Gardens, North Sungai Buloh
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School Holiday and Weekend Activities at Xploria
Head over to the Waterfront Village at Gamuda Gardens to enjoy fun nature activities such as Donut Boat rides, Crazy Kart and Water Biking. If your kids are animal lovers, make it a point to visit over the weekend to enjoy free entry to a Mini Petting Zoo (open on weekends and school holidays, from 19th August 2023 until 5th November 2023), featuring a variety of animals- from rabbits and guinea pigs, to the exotic Sudan plated lizard, and even a blue-tongued skink!​
Opening Hours: 10:00am to 6:00pm
[X’ploria activities such as Crazy Kart, Donut Boat and Water Biking are available daily, except for Tuesdays].Â
Price: Free (Petting Zoo), Price list for other activities can be found here
Venue: Persiaran Gamuda Gardens 1, Bandar Gamuda Gardens, 48050, Kuang, Selangor
Content:
Kids’ Workshops
1. Know Your Money Workshop, Little Tauke
2. Nature Play Programme- Nature Art and Craft, Mad About Education
3. Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, The Storybook Lives
4. Cute Little Mona Lisa, Art and Bonding
Camps
1. Summer Holiday Programmes, Blubricks
2. Stage Camp, Monday Show School Musical Theatre School, Icon City PJ
3. A Rhythmic Acrylic Workshop, Sri Emas International School
4. Merdeka Holiday Camp by 3Little Bears Playhouse, Bandar Sri Damansara
Festival, Exhibition and Shows
1. The Addams Family- A New Musical Comedy, AISM
2. Oh my Meow! Expo, Mid Valley
3. The Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival (YSDAF), klpac
4. Unforgettable- Lagenda Malaysia, klpac
5. Dondang Dongeng: Retelling Folklores in Songs, pjpac
Bazaar
1. Playgroups And Momdates (PAMs) Merdeka Bazaar, Rumah Tangsi
Others
1. Splashin Pop Up Waterpark by GL Play, MyTOWN Shopping Mall
2. Quayside Merdeka and School Holiday Campaign, Quayside Mall, Kota Kemuning
Gallery (Outside of Klang Valley)
1. Rumah Lat Gallery, Batu Gajah, Perak
Kids’ Workshops
1. Know Your Money Workshop, Little Tauke
Get money savvy in an immersive workshop, where your kids will discover the secrets behind the function of money, explore its origins and learn to appreciate its true value.Â
Date: 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th August 2023
Time: 10:30am to 12:30am; or 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Age: 7 to 11 years old
Contact: 010-217 1008
Venue: Level 12 Faber Tower, Taman Desa Kuala Lumpur
2. Nature Play Programme- Nature Art and Craft, Mad About Education
Have a colourful day out in nature, experimenting with shades, going on a scavenger hunt and working on a really large outdoor art piece!Â
Date: 12th August 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 sibling); no charge for adults
Contact: 012-209 4262; 011-2775 8056
Venue: Taman Rimba Kiara, TTDI
3. Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, The Storybook Lives
Storytelling, followed by a chocolate tasting session – what could be more enticing for the kids? Join The Storybook Lives as they narrate Roald Dahl’s “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory” to the little ones, followed by a guided tour of The Chocolate Museum in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya and yummy chocolate tasting to end the day!
Date: 20th August 2023
Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm
Age: 3 to 12 years old
Price: RM25 (Adult/Child), inclusive of museum admission’s fee
Contact: 011-6224 7101
Venue:The Chocolate Museum, Kota Damansara
4. Cute Little Mona Lisa, Art and Bonding
Awaken the inner Leonardo Da Vinci within your child, and paint a cute little Mona Lisa together. All materials will be provided, along with free-flow of drinks (and a glass of wine for an adult). Just turn up, sip, paint and have fun!
Date:Â 27th August 2023
Time:Â 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Price: RM220 for 2 pax
Contact:Â 010- 650 1212
Venue:Â 22-3, Jalan 25/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur (Right above Starbucks 3F)
Camps
1. Summer Holiday Programmes, Blubricks
Check out the variety of creative writing and speech workshops available for every age range at Blubricks, with fun themes such as The Little Mermaid and The Sound of Music, to more in-depth topics for older teen actors such as Understanding Characterisation.Â
Contact: 012-370 9220
Venue: Centrepoint, Lot S11, Second Floor, No. 3, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya
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The Little Mermaid
Date:Â 8th, 9th and 10th August 2023
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
Age:Â 4 to 7 years old
Price: RM390
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Storytelling
Date:Â 8th, 9th and 10th August 2023
Time:Â 11:00am to 1:00pm
Age:Â 4 to 7 years old
Price: RM390
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Creative Writing: Personal Essays
Date:Â 8th, 9th and 10th August 2023
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
Age: 8 to 11 years old
Price: RM390
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The Sound of Music
Date:Â 8th, 9th and 10th August 2023
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Age: 8 to 11 years old
Price: RM390
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Debunking Myths
Date:Â 8th, 9th and 10th August 2023
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Age: 8 to 11 years old
Price: RM390
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Practical Skills for Teens
Date:Â 15th, 16th and 17th August 2023
Time: 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Age: 12 to 15 years old
Price: RM450
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Understanding Characterisation
Date:Â 15th, 16th and 17th August 2023
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 12 to 15 years old
Price: RM450
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Creative Writing: Journalism
Date:Â 15th, 16th and 17th August 2023
Time: 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Age: 12 to 15 years old
Price: RM450
2. Stage Camp, Monday Show School Musical Theatre School, Icon City PJ
Give your child a little Broadway training, right here in Kuala Lumpur! With scenes and songs from Roald Dahl’s book, Matilda, the kids will be learning choreography, singing techniques, solo and ensemble performance skills, acting techniques and more, with the camp ending with an exciting showcase for family and friends.
Register here.
Date: 15th to 18th August 2023
Time:Â 10:30am to 4:30pm (Tuesday to Thursday); 10:30am to 9:30pm (Friday, with a showcase performance at 8:30pm)
Age: 6 to 15 years old
Price: RM488
Contact: 017-828 2500
Venue: P-3-25, Level 3, Icon City, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
3. A Rhythmic Acrylic Workshop, Sri Emas International School
Those with kids aged 8 and above with a fondness for all things art-related should definitely check out The Rhythmic Acrylic Workshop, to be held at Sri Emas International School over 2 sessions in August. Materials provided include acrylic painting, brushes and palettes, basic stationery, plain wooden board and a plastic stand. Artsy kids will benefit from this workshop by
learning essential art techniques from experienced artists, using acrylic paints and learning to experiment with colours, while creating captivating pieces of art and developing their creative skills. Limited spots available, so do sign up here if interested.
Date: 19th and 26th August 2023
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Age: 8 years old and above (Adults are welcome to join too!)
Price: RM150 for both sessions
Contact: 03- 5524 3692
Venue: Sri Emas International School, Lot 1214, Seksyen 40, Batu 10, Lebuhraya Persekutuan, Off Jalan SS7/2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
4. Merdeka Holiday Camp by 3Little Bears Playhouse, Bandar Sri Damansara
Sign up your kids for either a full day or half day at this holiday camp, with exciting and fun activities such as cooking and baking classes, arts and crafts lessons, and playing cultural games such as congkak and five stones. Kids can look forward to batik painting, creating fan art and Indian rangoli art, taking part in a Borneo bamboo dance, making traditional kuih and more! Pre-
registration is required and can be done by contacting 010-366 8207.
Date: 28th August 2023 to 1st September 2023
Time: Full Day with Lunch and Tea Break (9.00am to 5.00pm); Half Day with Lunch (9.00am to 1.00pm)
Age: 4 to 13 years old
Price: RM330 (Full day); RM200 (Half Day)
Contact: 010-366 8207
Venue: 18-2 Jalan Damar SD 15/1, Bandar Sri Damansara
Exhibition, Festival and Shows
1. The Addams Family- A New Musical Comedy, AISM
Satisfy your Netflix cravings, while eagerly awaiting Season 2 of Tim Burton’s WEDNESDAY series! This extraordinary event will be an unforgettable theatrical experience, as you embrace the creepy and the kooky in this heartwarming tale that’s all about the family!
Get your tickets here.
Date: 3rd, 4th, 5th August 2023
Time:Â 6:00pm
Price:Â RM30 per ticket
Venue: Auditorium, Australian International School Malaysia, 22, Jalan Anggerik, Mines Wellness City, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
2. Oh my Meow! Expo, Mid Valley
Take part in this purr-fect event and immerse yourself in a whisker-tickling world filled with everything for feline enthusiasts!
Date: Â 4th to 6th August 2023
Time:Â 10:00am to 9:00pm
Venue:Â Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Third Floor (3F) @ Mid Valley Megamall, Centre Court, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
3. The Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival (YSDAF), klpac
 Malaysia’s largest free-for-all arts festival is set to make a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus, aiming to celebrate all things Malaysian! Sample a wide variety of what the local arts scene can offer, from the traditional to the contemporary, dance to theatre, and mainstream to the experimental.Â
Date: 19th and 20th August 2023
Price: Free
Venue: Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Sentul, 51100 Kuala Lumpur
4. Unforgettable- Lagenda Malaysia, klpac
An extraordinary musical tribute, paying homage to legendary Malaysian artistes from the 60s to the 90s such as Sudirman, Saloma, P. Ramlee, Sheila Majid, Alleycats, Search and many more. Watch six talented vocalists (led by Fuad of Kyoto Protocol) pay tribute to them, accompanied by a 30-strong orchestra from The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) belting out
timeless Malaysian classics such as Getaran Jiwa, Madu Tiga, Ikhlas Tapi Jauh, Sinaran, and more.
This uplifting tribute by Yayasan Sime Darby and klpac is a wonderful way to acknowledge the outstanding talents Malaysia has produced over the years, and also a great way to celebrate Merdeka month!
Get your tickets here.
Date: 24th to 27th August 2023
Time: 8.30pm (24th and 26th August); 3.00pm (27th August)
Age: 4 years old and above
Price: RM60; RM80 or RM100 (depending on seating)
Contact: 018-227 7212
Venue: klpac @ Pentas 1, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 51100, Kuala Lumpur
5. Dondang Dongeng: Retelling Folklores in Songs, pjpac
Do your kids get excited about Malaysian folklore in the same manner they get excited about the latest Disney characters?Here’s your chance to get them delighted about our smart and mischievous Sang Kancil, our strong and beautiful princesses, and also our comical and entertaining stories full of teladan and nasihat orang tua-tua! Bring them over to the PJ Performing Arts Centre and expose them to these tales presented musically, with catchy tunes and a modern twist.
Get your tickets here.
Date: 25th and 26th August 2023
Time: 8.30pm (25th August 2023); 3.00pm and 8.30pm (26th August 2023)
Age: 4 years old and above
Price: RM68.00; RM88.00; RM128.00 (depending on seating)
Contact: 011-2626 2744
Venue: Stage 1, PJPAC, 1 Utama E, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Bazaar
1. Playgroups And Momdates (PAMs) Merdeka Bazaar, Rumah Tangsi
There’s going to be a phe-mom-enal event coming your way! Visit this upcoming Merdeka Bazaar, curated with the family in mind, with tons of kids’ activities, as well as programmes specially curated just for the mummies (and daddies!).
Date: 26th and 27th August 2023
Time:Â 9:00am to 7:00pm
Venue: Rumah Tangsi, 10, Jalan Tangsi, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Others
1. Splashin Pop Up Waterpark by GL Play, MyTOWN Shopping Mall
Get ready for a water-filled escapade at a unique pop-up water park, held right inside a mall! Yes, you heard us right – no scorching heat or weather-dependent factors at play. All you need to do is drive over to MyTOWN Shopping Mall at any time during the day and dive into a world of watery fun. From special promotions, to a Splash Squad Meet and Greet and performances, there’s always something exciting happening at this water wonderland!
And here’s an insider tip! Do also check out the exclusive deals and promotions, only available on-site including:
- 30% off SplashMania tickets;
- 50% off for all other attractions under GL Play;
- Disovery Park , Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands, Quayside, and X’Ploria deals; and
a chance to win GL PLAY Merchandise and tickets to attractions, with any single ticket purchase!
Date: 26th August 2023 to 3rd September 2023
Price: RM30 per entry (child); RM10 per entry (adult); 50% discount per transaction for people who download the GL PLAY App; free with any purchase of GL Play Attraction Tickets
Venue: No.6, Jalan Cochrane, Seksyen 90, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
2. Quayside Merdeka and School Holiday Campaign, Quayside Mall, Kota Kemuning
From 25th August to 3rd September 2023, enjoy a range of thrilling outdoor activities with GL PLAY at twentyfive7’s Quayside Mall. Big (and little) adventure-seekers will love the Waterfront Superfly​, Solar Express, Flamingo Paddle Boat and Bungeefly – plus, enjoy an extra activity for free, when you pay for two activities!
For more information and to book your tickets, click here.
Families can also experience a taste of our local culture with fun Malaysian-themed activities, such as the Roti Canai Kids Workshop, Storytelling Picnic Session, Teh Tarik Competition and Merdeka Colouring Contest. Don’t forget to pick up a knickknack or two at the Kids’ Bazaar, or visit the Kraftangan Bazaar, where you can also catch traditional Malaysian games being played at the Main Atrium!
Date: 25th August 2023 to 3rd September 2023
Venue: Persiaran Freesia Gamuda Kemuning 25.7, 42500 Telok Panglima Garang, Kuala Langat, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Art
1. Rumah Lat Gallery, Batu Gajah, Perak
Malaysia’s legendary cartoonist, Datuk Lat, now has his own gallery in Perak! Situated in the town of Batu Gajah, a mere 30 minutes from his village, the gallery is managed by the Perak Museum Board. Visitors can admire all his artwork in this single-storey gallery building (which also houses a souvenir shop and cafe), and also the uniqueness of the other unit – a replica of a traditional Perak kampung house; the Malay Perak Lima House with five roofs. This kampung house was also the inspiration behind the famous Kampung Boy series, first published in 1979.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm (Sundays to Tuesdays); Closed on Monday
Age: Any Age
Price: Free admission until September 2023
Contact: 013-404 0372
Venue: Lot 365404, Jalan Bemban, 31000 Batu Gajah, Perak
