The fun never stops! Whether or not school is in session for your kids, there are plenty of opportunities to create wonderful memories with them. If you’re looking for holiday programmes, indoor escapades to beat the heat, or outdoor explorations to embrace the beauty of nature, check out our curated range of Things to Do to keep your children entertained, engaged, and smiling throughout the month. Read on for an incredible July, filled with laughter, learning, and memorable moments!
Top Pick of the Month
IBU x Astra Family Bazaar 2023, KL Gateway Mall
Experience a perfect blend of creativity, excitement, and learning at the IBU x Astra Family Bazaar 2023! From artisanal vendors, to engaging stage activities and a babysitting service by Kiddocare, everything has been carefully curated so every member of your family is guaranteed a fun-filled time! Go green by planting a seed for free, participate in an Explorer Quest, or shop for preloved toys and goodies. There’s also going to be a petting zoo, fun car rides, a bouncy castle, plus free dental and health checks*- the list just goes on!
[*Terms and Conditions apply]
Date: 16th July 2023
Time: 10.00am to 6.00pm
Price: Free (but do note that some activities may be charged a nominal fee)
Venue: LG: The Piazza and L2: Indoors, KL Gateway Mall, Kuala Lumpur
Content:
Children’s Activities
1. Inline Skate Class, Decathlon
2. Nature Play Programme- Insects, Mad About Education
3. OUTSIDE Nature Programmes, D Jungle Juniors
4. Stories with Redboot, BookXcess at Tropicana Gardens Mall
5. Balloons and Rainbows, Mini Magic Messy Play
Holiday Camps
1. Young Explorer Holiday Camp, Mont Kiara
2. EPS Sports Academy Holiday Camps, ParkCity Club
3. Holiday Camps, Lara’s Place
4. Tech Up Kids Learning x Shah Alam Rovers, Shah Alam
5. Food Heroes (Teens Public Camp), D Jungle Juniors
6. Around The World In 7 Days Summer Camp, Mad About Education
Performances and Tours
1. Great British Circus, Bukit Jalil and Shah Alam
2. Swiss Dream Circus, Mutiara Damansara
3. Food Ga(Lore) Book Tour by Kakiseni Junior
Family Day Out
1. Picnic in The Park, KLCC Park
2. Truly Yours, Truly Pet-Friendly, The Square by Jaya One
3. L.O.L. Surprise!™ World Travel Malaysia- An Experiential Surprise!, IOI City Mall
4. Ice Cream Day, Tiffin At The Yard
5. 2023 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour, MAEPS Serdang
Workshops for Parents
1. GSC Loving Autism Bi-Monthly Workshop, IOI City Mall
2. Pesta Bina by KitaBina, Subang
3. A Day with Cookies and Clay, Bukit Jelutong
Children Activities
1. Inline Skate Class, Decathlon
Roll together with Decathlon, and get free classes every Sunday with an experienced teammate to coach your kids, from the basics to perfection. A fun, free way to work up your kids’ appetites and pick up some skills right before heading off for your Sunday lunch. Do bring your own equipment!
Date: Every Sunday in July
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 12 years old and below
Price: Free for Decathlon members (Sign up to be a member here)
Contact: 1800-818 755
Venue: Decathlon Old Klang Road, 289, Ground Floor, Kuala Lumpur
2. Nature Play Programme– Insects, Mad About Education
Experience the wonders of the insect world, and discover intriguing facts like caterpillars having twelve eyes, ladybugs playing dead to escape predators, and mosquitoes being attracted to smelly feet (we bet the kids are going to love this last one)! Participants will be heading on a mini-hike through the Kota Damansara Community Forest, where they will encounter beautiful butterflies, giant millipedes, dung beetles, vibrant dragonflies, and more.
Date: 8th July 2023
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 3 years old onwards (To be accompanied any an adult)
Price: RM90 per child (10% discount for sibling, no charge for adults)
Contact: 012-209 4262 (Beverley)
Venue: Kota Damansara Community Forest
3. OUTSIDE Nature Programmes, D Jungle Juniors
Crack the codes, be a secret detective, learn the virtues of a good warrior, and discover the cycle of energy in these eye-opening nature programmes.
Contact: 012- 728 1227
Venue: No. 15, Jalan SS 1/39, Kampung Tunku 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Secret Codes
Date: 8th July 2023
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 5 to 7 years old
Price: RM150 (Normal price); RM135 (Member price)
The Escape
Date: 15th July 2023
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Age: 8 to 12 years old
Price: RM240 (Normal price); RM215 (Member price)
Force of Nature
Date: 22nd July 2023
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 5 to 7 years old
Price: RM150 (Normal price); RM135 (Member price)
4. Stories with Redboot, BookXcess at Tropicana Gardens Mall
Immerse your children in the enchantment of stories in a fun and interactive session with Redboot, a play-based preschool. Enjoy an afternoon experiencing stories being brought to life through a combination of music, movement, and games!
Date: 8th July 2023
Time: 2:30pm to 3:15pm
Price: Free
Venue: BookXcess, Tropicana Gardens Mall, Persiaran Surian, Tropicana Indah, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
5. Balloons and Rainbows, Mini Magic Messy Play
Kick off the month of July with rainbows, colours and a whole lot of messy fun in a nice outdoor garden space.
Date: 9th July 2023
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Age: 1 to 6 years old
Price: RM70
Contact: 016-831 1407
Venue: Kampung Tunku, Petaling Jaya
Holiday Camps
1. Young Explorer Holiday Camp, Mont Kiara
Have the flexibility to opt for as many (or as few) sessions as you want, based on your preference – with the camp featuring different themes for every day of the week. Learn about the solar system, make your own jam tarts, or have a go at fun science experiments. Two hours will be spent in the gymnastic gym space and the Adventure Maze, a fun, enclosed maze that starts with an open geometric structure, and progresses into a spiral type structure with rising difficulties of play passage.
Date: Every weekday in July
Time: 9:30am to 1:00pm (Basic); 9:30am to 3:00pm (Extended)
Age: 3 to 10 years old
Price: Basic (RM138 for one session, RM385 for three sessions, RM595 for five sessions); Extended (RM180 for one session, RM505 for three sessions, RM795 for five sessions)
Contact: 017-288 9938
Venue: Level 3, 1 Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
2. EPS Sports Academy Holiday Camps, ParkCity Club
School holidays don’t mean it’s time to allow your kids to turn into couch potatoes! If you are looking for ways to keep your kids active during the holidays, join this fun-filled sports camp that offers an exciting range of activities, affording your child the perfect balance between physical activities, fun, and the learning of new skills. With activities ranging from Traditional Day (Baling Selipar) to Zombie Attack and the Maze Runner, your kids are guaranteed to have a blast. Water activities will be held every Thursday.
Sign up here.
Date: 3rd July to 24th August 2023 (weekdays, from Monday to Thursday)
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 4 to 6 years old; 7 to 12 years old
Price: RM10 (Registration); RM120 per day
Contact: 012- 890 6372; 012-731 6372
Venue: The Parkcity Club, Persiaran Residen, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur
3. Holiday Camps, Lara’s Place
The go-to place for an entire range of unique kids’ workshops and programmes, Lara’s Place’s July and August schedules are now out! Some of the camps include:
Careers Discovery
Does your child want to be a chef, artist or engineer? Give them a little taster at a career discovery camp, where each camp will offer hands-on activities, games and projects related to the career of the day. Model a building at the Engineering Camp, participate in eco games at the Environmental Camp, design and make a tote bag at the Design Camp, learn about customer service while baking bread at the Culinary Camp, and hone entrepreneurial skills at the Entrepreneur Camp.
Date: 31st July to 4th August 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00pm
Age: 7 to 15 years old
Price: RM150 for one full day, RM700 for 5 full days (inclusive of lunch and materials)
Chess Holiday Camp by KL Chess Academy
Ignite your child’s love for chess! Join a beginner-level chess camp for kids, and embark on a journey of strategic thinking, friendship, and fun. Two camps are available: an introductory basic camp for absolute beginners, and a tactic-based camp for those who are already able to play the game.
Date: 17th to 19th July 2023 (Beginners); 24th to 26th July (Tactics)
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 5 years old and above
Price: RM240 (materials provided) per pax per camp
Eco-conscious Green Generation Camp
A camp for all the budding little environmentalists! This is the best place to learn to appreciate nature and develop sustainable life skills; make practical items such as a natural bug spray, gardening healing balm, and natural cleaner, as well your very own fruit and nut bar!
Date: 17th to 21st July 2023
Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm; 1;30pm to 4:00pm; 10:00am to 4:00pm (Full day)
Age: 5 years old and above
Price: RM90 (Half Day); RM150 (Full day including lunch); RM700 (5 Full days)
Contact: 017- 886 2687
Venue: Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
4. Tech Up Kids Learning x Shah Alam Rovers, Shah Alam
Contact: 016- 260 6544 (Ariff); 013- 229 4527 (Ben)
Venue: Tech Up Kids Learning, 27B, Jalan Tengku Ampuan Zabedah J, 9/J, Seksyen 9, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor
Register here.
Science Hands-On Programme
Complete 16 exciting experiments, with 3 comprehensive Science Kits in hands-on weekly science workshops!
Date: 15th July to 7th October 2023
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Price: RM160 a month; RM40 (Registration)
Robot 4 U Programme
Build robots with the aim of solving daily life problems, embark on exciting missions and get the chance to operate 9 sets of robots for an integrated learning experience.
Date: 16th July to 8th October 2023
Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Price: RM180 a month; RM40 (Registration)
5. Food Heroes (Teens Public Camp), D Jungle Juniors
Having happy, full bellies is something that most of our children take for granted. This camp will get your teens thinking about poverty, food wastage, and becoming rangers as they dig into heaps of food challenges to discover creative solutions!
Date: 27th to 29th July 2023
Age: 14 to 16 years old
Price: RM900 per person
Contact: 012- 303 5978
Venue: Broga Leisure Homestay
6. Around The World In 7 Days Summer Camp, Mad About Education
Date: 30th July to 12th August 2023
Age: 7 to 12 years old (30th July to 5th August 2023); 13 to 17 years old (6th August to 12th August 2023)
Price: RM2,800 per child (7 to 12 years old) ; RM3,000 per child (13 to 17 years old); 10% discount for siblings
Venue: Camp MAE @ Eagle Ranch Resort, Port Dickson
Performances and Shows
1. Great British Circus, Bukit Jalil and Shah Alam
The Great British Circus is back on their tour this year, with a 30ft King Kong to thrill the audience! Don’t miss out on the chance to see this amazing show with acrobatics, cool acts and jaw-dropping stunts for a bold night full of unforgettable entertainment.
Get your tickets here.
Date: 16th June to 16th July 2023 (Shah Alam); 21st July to 3rd September 2023 (Bukit Jalil) (with certain dates off within this period)
Time: Monday to Thursday (8:30pm); Friday to Sunday, Public and School Holiday (5:30pm, 8:30pm); Last days (2:00pm, 5:00pm)
Price: Between RM30 to RM150, depending on seating and age
Contact: 019- 418 8553
Venue: Shah Alam Stadium, Bukit Jalil Stadium
2. Swiss Dream Circus, Mutiara Damansara
There’s more than one circus in town this month! Let your imagination run wild and get ready to be swept away in an enchanting world filled with thrilling acts. Knife throwing, ladder balancing, Bike, and Aerial Strap acts are just some of the exciting shows lined up for those planning a visit!
Get your tickets here.
Date: 28th June 2023 to 23rd July 2023
Time: Friday (8:00pm); Saturday (2:00pm, 5:00pm; 8:30pm); Sunday (3:00pm, 6:00pm); Last Sunday 23rd July (1:00pm; 4:00pm); additional shows on certain dates
Price: Between RM49 to RM199, depending on seating; RM3 ticket surcharge; children under 2 who can sit on a parent’s lap can enter free (ID may be required)
Contact: 019- 786 0144
Venue: Mutiara Park near The Curve (behind IKEA, opposite Kidzania)
3. Food Ga(Lore) Book Tour by Kakiseni Junior
Think of Malaysia – and our delicious food will often spring to mind! Embark on a delectable journey, and encourage awareness of our beloved Malaysian food culture among the community through the pages of Afi Sulaiman‘s newest release, Malaysian Food Tales. A book tour by this whimsical artist and illustrator will be running monthly until November at various locations, where participants will enjoy storytelling sessions, featuring stories of O’Nasi O’Lemak and Kuih Talam Dua Muka, and get acquainted with our local delicacies. This month’s workshop will have participants engaging their creative side by sketching the beautiful Badan Warisan Malaysia.
Registration fee is at RM5, and goes to the SeniMAD initiative.
Sign up here.
Date: 22nd July 2023
Time: 12:30pm to 4:00pm
Age: 3 years old onwards
Price: RM5 (Registration); RM15 (Workshop)
Contact: 012-638 1763
Venue: Badan Warisan Malaysia, No 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Family Day Out
1. Picnic in The Park, KLCC Park
Spend and redeem* an exclusive Picnic in the Park experience, with a personal teepee tent and picnic mat and basket specially setup for you, dinner served by Burger & Lobster, free-flow popcorn, cotton candy and iced tea by Whittard of Chelsea Malaysia, and more! Picnickers will also get to enjoy live performances by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra for a truly entertaining and relaxed evening in the park.
[*terms and conditions apply]
Redemption Duration: 30th June to 12th July 2023
Terms: Spend RM1,000 and above in a maximum of two (2) receipts at all specialty stores during the redemption duration
Picnic Date: 8th, 9th, 15th, or 16th July 2023
Venue: KLCC Park, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
2. Truly Yours, Truly Pet-Friendly, The Square by Jaya One
The Square by Jaya One celebrates its fifth-year anniversary of being pet-friendly, with one whole month of furry goodness! Attendees can look forward to a host of exciting activities, such as a Pet Social Open Day, Pet Emergency Response Workshop, Pet Agility Challenge, and Pet Massage Class, and more. Fur-parents are all also entitled to get a stunning personalised Front Cover Magazine feature of your choice for free, by sending in your pet photos taken in The Square through this form.
Date: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd July 2023
Time: Varies, based on the activity of the day
Price: Free
Venue: The Square by Jaya One, Blok E, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Pjs 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
3. L.O.L. Surprise!™ World Travel Malaysia- An Experiential Surprise!, IOI City Mall
Engage your senses and spark your imagination with L.O.L. Surprise!™ Malaysia, as they celebrate their fierce and fabulous 1st birthday! There will be eight fun-filled, immersive stations such as a Winter Chill Giant Globe with floating balloons that will keep your kids happily engaged, along with cool redemptions, freebies and discounts.
Date: 5th to 9th July 2023
Time: 10:00am to 10:00pm
Price: Free
Venue: LG, East Court, IOI City Mall. Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort City, 62502 Putrajaya
4. Ice Cream Day, Tiffin At The Yard
Did you know that a National Ice Cream Day exists? Prepare for an indulgent experience with Tiffin Junior, as they celebrate by bringing to us a day filled with icy-cold goodness and immersive workshops.
Date: 16th July 2023
Time: 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Venue: Sentul Depot, Sentul West, 51100 Kuala Lumpur
5. 2023 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour, MAEPS Serdang
The search for the next Hot Wheels’ designer begins! And young fans are going to be thrilled, knowing that they can physically admire the modified cars registered in the Hot Wheels’ Legends Tour competition by participants who hope to transform their designs into a one-of-a-kind die-cast vehicles. There will also be a Hot Wheels’ Collectors Convention, where visitors can look forward to meeting Global Lead Packaging Designer, Matt Gabe, learn about the Hot Wheels cars through the decades, enjoy a Hot Wheels race, and participate in activities conducted by the Hot Wheels Skate School.
Date: 29th and 30th July 2023 ( Activities); 30th July 2023 (Competition)
Time: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Registered cars are to be driven in at 9:00am to the outdoor VIP parking area on 30th July, and live judging between 11:00am and 1:00pm)
Price: Free
Venue: MAEPS, Serdang
Workshops for Parents
1. GSC Loving Autism Bi-Monthly Workshop, IOI City Mall
GSC Cinema will be organising an upcoming workshop on autism awareness titled ‘Does my child have autism? Red flags, basic tips and next steps”, together with The Hope Project in support of creating awareness on autism and championing inclusivity in Malaysia. The workshop will include sharings from an individual with autism, and the parents of an autistic individual, as well as a training session with the professionals in the industry, and will be conducted in Malay and English.
Sign up here.
Date: 8th July 2023
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Price: Free
Venue: IOI City Mall (East), Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort City, 62502 Putrajaya
2. Pesta Bina by KitaBina, Subang
Experience woodworking together with your child, where the two of you will be able to choose and complete your very own project, to bring home – all under 60 minutes! Options include wooden toys, a quick change A4 frame (it helps you to easily change your child’s artwork, via the frame’s slide-in slot!), and even a balance board.
Book your slot here.
Date: 7th, 8th or 9th July 2023
Time: One hour slot between 9:00am to 6:00pm
Age: Children below 9 years old must be accompanied by 1 guardian at all times; 4 years old (minimum age of child participant)
Price: RM60 per pax
Venue: KitaBina Maker Space, 48, Block C, Lot, 777 & 778, Jalan Subang 4, Ultramine Industrial Park, 47610 Subang Jaya, Selangor
3. A Day with Cookies and Clay, Bukit Jelutong
Meet new friends as you create your own clay earrings over warm gooey cookies and a refreshing drink!
Book a slot here.
Date: 22nd July 2023
Time: 3:00pm to 4.30pm or 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Price: RM30 per pax
Venue: The Gooey Cookies, UG26, Radia Retail, Persiaran Arked, Bukit Jelutong, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor
