That’s right, #makchicmumsquad – we’re already into the second month of the year! We’ve got a great lineup of events in conjunction with Chinese New Year (“CNY”) and many family-friendly activities to look out for during the school holidays and upcoming weekends:
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Chinese New Year Activities
2. Springtime Serenity, Publika
3. A Peranakan Spring, The Starling Mall
4. Dragon Enchantment, The Curve
5. Paris of the Orient, Suria KLCC
6. Kids’ Cooking and Baking Workshops, LUNA Kids
7. Kids’ Lantern Workshop, Su’s Arts Crafts & Designs
8. Paper Lantern Workshop, MPH Bookstores
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Carnival
1. Pet & Play Carnival, Gamuda Cove
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Workshops
1. Valentine’s Slime Workshop, ER Slime
2. Flower Arrangement & Canvas Painting, Red Beanbag Cafe
3. Pediatric First Aid and CPR, B Studios Fitness
4. Young Firefighter, MY Hands On Box
5. Young Paramedics, MY Hands On Box
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Books
1. Book Charity Drive, Bila Bila Odyssey
2. Kuala Lumpur Alternative Bookfest (KLAB), Malaysian Book Publishers Association (MABOPA)
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Nature Programme
1. Let’s Go To The Farm, Mad About Education
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Arts Festivals
1. Rexperience Piying Dream, RXP.KL
2. Damansara Children Arts Festival, Damansara Performing Arts Centre
Chinese New Year Activities
1. Lion Dances, Klang Valley
It’s that time of the year again, where we can look forward to the clanging of cymbals, accompanied by festive and acrobatic lion dances! Get the family together and check out this list by Liondoncefreak to see where you can enjoy these special performances.
2. Springtime Serenity, Publika
From Chinese-themed calligraphy workshops, to choir performances and shadow puppetry workshops, come on down to Publika to get into the CNY spirit!
Date: Until 4th February 2024
Time: 1.00pm to 6.00pm
Price: Free
Contact: 03 6211 7877
Venue: The Gallery, Level G2, Publika, Kuala Lumpur
3. A Peranakan Spring, The Starling Mall
Besides a God of Prosperity Walkabout, giveaways and lion dance performances, you can sign up your kids for a fun CNY decoration workshop too!
Date: Until 12th February 2024
Time: 10.00am to 10.00pm
Price: Free
Contact: 03 7730 7000
Venue: Level G, Concourse, The Starling Mall
4. Dragon Enchantment, The Curve
Enjoy on-ground activities, acrobatic lion and dragon dances, the rhythmic beats of 24 emperor drums, engaging kids’ workshops and more!
Date: Until 18th February 2024
Time: 10.00am to 10.00pm
Price: Free
Contact: 03 7710 6868
Venue: Centre Court, Ground Floor, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
5. Paris of the Orient, Suria KLCC
Shoppers have the chance to catch the traditional acrobatic Lion Dance performance on Sunday, 4th February and 11th February at 5.00pm at the Esplanade KLCC, as well as the Dragon Dance at the Centre Court on Saturday, 3rd February and 10th February at 2.00pm. On the first weekend of the month, witness the artistry of Chinese calligraphy with a live demonstration taking place.
Date: Now until 18th February 2024
Time: 10.00am to 10.00pm
Price: Free
Contact: 03 2382 2828
Venue: Esplanade KLCC Park and Centre Court Suria KLCC
6. Kids’ Cooking and Baking Workshops, LUNA Kids
The week before CNY, get your kids to bake some CNY-themed goodies here. Let them learn the basics and have fun while at it!
CNY Roll Cake
Date: 3rd February 2024
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Price: From RM130
CNY Layer Cake
Date: 4th February 2024
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Price: From RM150
CNY Cookie Box
Date: 4th February 2024
Time: 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Price: From 170
Age: 5 to 12 years old
Contact: WhatsApp 012 830 0156 to book your spot
Venue: LUNA Kids, 35A Jalan SS4C/5, Taman Rasa Sayang, Petaling Jaya
Check our their full schedule at www.lunakidsmy.com.
7. Kids’ Lantern Workshop, Su’s Arts Crafts & Designs
Get your little ones to craft their own lantern while they have fun exploring with art materials. Fee includes snacks, such as quesadillas and a drink. Register here!
Date: 4th February 2024
Time: 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Age: 5 years old and above
Price: RM50
Contact: sartscrafts@gmail.com
Venue: Triptyk, Kampung Attap, Kuala Lumpur
8. Paper Lantern Workshop, MPH Bookstores
There are a few events your kids can participate in this month at your favourite bookstore. Come on down on the first day of CNY and let your little one get crafty and enjoy making a paper lantern for this special celebration!
Date: 10th February 2024
Time: 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Age: 5 to 12 years old
Contact: DM here.
Venue: MPH Setia City Mall, Shah Alam
Carnival
1. Pet & Play Carnival, Gamuda Cove
Come check out the Pet & Play Carnival with your little ones and head over to the Petting Corner where you can get up close with cute bunny rabbits, hamsters, meerkats, bearded dragons and more! There will also be games for the family to enjoy. Tickets can be purchased at The Hive, Discovery Park at Gamuda Cove.
Date: 1st February 2024 to 27th April 2024
Time: Weekdays (12.00pm – 8.00pm), Weekends, Malaysian Public & School Holidays (10.00am – 8.00pm), Closed on Wednesday, except during Malaysian Public & School Holidays
Petting Corner (Only on Weekends and Malaysian Public Holidays)
Price: RM20 (Petting Corner), RM10 (Crazy Kart), RM5 each (Jenga Jamboree, Subsoccer, Tin Topple, Bucket Bonkers, Archery Tag)
Contact: WhatsApp 012 932 1811
Venue: The Hive, Discovery Park, Gamuda Cove, Kuala Langat
Workshops
1. Valentine’s Slime Workshop, ER Slime
This one-hour long workshop is perfect for little ones who can’t get enough of slime making! Register here.
Date: 3rd February 2024
Time: 10.00am, 11.30am, 2.00pm and 3.30pm
Age: 4 to 12 years old
Price: RM65 per pax, RM120 for 2 pax
Contact: DM here.
Venue: safespacepj, 2 Jalan SS2/113, Petaling Jaya
2. Flower Arrangement & Canvas Painting, Red Beanbag Cafe
Get your little ones to express their fondness on Valentine’s Day with some flowers and art! Come by for a cup of coffee and watch your child unleash their creativity.
Date: 17th February 2024
Time: 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Age: 5 years old and above
Price: RM55 per child (RM50 for IBU members)
Contact: 03 7731 8834
Venue: Red Beanbag Cafe, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
3. Pediatric First Aid and CPR, B Studios Fitness
A comprehensive four-hour-long course, covering topics such as prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, how to conduct first aid for a baby or child who is unresponsive, how to conduct CPR for a drowning victim, and more.
Date: 24th February 2024
Time: 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Price: RM260 per pax, RM490 per couple
Contact: WhatsApp 012 206 9974
Venue: B Studios Fitness, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
4. Young Firefighter, MY Hands On Box
Your kids will be begging for more as they get to visit a fire station and have fun exploring firetrucks with some waterplay too!
Date: 24th February 2024
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Age: 3 to 9 years old
Price: RM160 (1 child 1 parent), RM200 (1 child 2 parents), RM250 (2 children 1 parent), RM300 (2 children 2 parents)
Contact: DM here.
Venue: Bukit Jalil Fire Station, Kuala Lumpur
5. Young Paramedics, MY Hands On Box
A great way for your kids to learn and practice first-aid measures and also a chance for them to explore ambulances!
Date: 25th February 2024
Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm
Age: 4 to 9 years old
Price: RM160 (1 child, 1 parent), RM200 (1 child, 2 parents), RM250 (2 children, 1 parent), RM300 (2 children, 2 parents)
Contact: DM here.
Venue: Pantai Hospital, Block C, Kuala Lumpur
Books
1. Book Charity Drive, Bila Bila Odyssey
Bring your once-loved story books and educational treasures in Bahasa Melayu or English, suitable for children aged 5 to 12, and give them a new home in primary schools, especially in rural areas lacking easy access to fresh reading materials. This is part of the Read2Seed community outreach programme.
Date: 18th February 2024
Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Contact: DM here.
Venue: Book drop-off location is at Aida Ihsani 77 Jalan PJU 1A/42, Ara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
2. Kuala Lumpur Alternative Bookfest (KLAB), Malaysian Book Publishers Association (MABOPA)
Come check out the 16th edition of this literary event, where visitors can expect a diverse range of titles from fiction to graphic novels, biographies, journals and contemporary Bahasa Malaysia language books.
Date: 22nd to 25th February 2024
Time: 10.00am to 10.00pm
Price: Free
Contact: DM here.
Venue: Central Market, Kuala Lumpur
Nature Programme
1. Let’s Go To The Farm, Mad About Education
Kids will have the opportunity to visit the serene and beautiful farm at Bentong called the Bentong Happy Farm. They will get to experience a farmer’s day-to-day life caring and working with the farm animals, tending to the vegetables and fruits, as well as learning the ins and outs of managing a whole farm. Food and transportation is provided.
Date: 22nd February 2024
Time: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Price: RM275 per child
Contact: Beverley at 012 209 4262
Venue: Bentong Happy Farm, Bentong, Pahang
Arts Festivals
1. Rexperience Piying Dream, RXP.KL
Come see the first ever immersive art experience, drawing inspiration from the art of Chinese shadow play. Check out new digital art forms reimagining a radically new Chinese legend and see how the production weaves together over 3000 digitised shadow puppet artefacts. Hurry, as there is an early bird sale until 4th February 2024. Get your tickets here!
Date: From 9th February 2024
Time: 10.00am to 10.00pm
Price: RM60 (Adult), RM30 (Child), RM42 (Student/Youth/OKU/Senior Citizen), Free (6 years old and below)
Contact: hello@rxpkl.com
Venue: REXKL, 80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
2. Damansara Children Arts Festival, Damansara Performing Arts Centre
There will be artistic performances and interactive games that cater to children of all ages. This is a great opportunity to immerse your children in the arts and expose them to various forms of artistic expression. Tickets can be purchased here.
Date: 29th February 2024 to 3rd March 2024
Price: Check here.
Contact: 03 4065 0001 / 03 4065 0002
Venue: Theatre, DPAC, Empire Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Disclaimer: The information provided above does not constitute specific endorsement and/or recommendation by makchic. While the details listed are accurate as of the date of publication, for further information, kindly contact the aforementioned organisers and providers directly.
