Wait, is it the school holidays again? Didn’t some of our kids just start school? Regardless of what your situation is, march into the month of March, armed with a list of activities and events that will educate, entertain and enlighten!
Top Pick
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
We can’t get enough of staycations during the holidays! We save on flights, it’s straightforward, and barely any packing is required. The best staycations for mamas with kids? The ones where the little ones will be happily entertained and kept busy (with minimal planning on our part!). Check out Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s March school holiday special deals for a memorable staycation that’s perfect for the whole family.
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Family Fun Getaway: Enjoy luxurious, yet fun-filled, family rooms that come complete with a kids’ teepee tent – your little travellers will have a blast sleeping in this, amid the comforts of this five-star hotel! Receive a sensory play welcome kit by kechik Play, with a fresh new theme to be given out beginning 1st March 2023. The family premier and executive suites come with complimentary kids’ amenities and activities, an ultimate weekend kids’ buffet breakfast experience, and more!
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School Holiday Special : Receive vouchers that you will actually use, available until 19th March 2023; all you need to do is book a stay of two consecutive nights to get RM100 dining credit.
- Weekend Kids’ Breakfast Experience: A carefully curated kids’ breakfast buffet counter, DIY activities and creatively designed kids’ ala carte menu at the famous Lemon Garden Cafe. That’s a breakfast buffet experience taken to a whole different level for hungry, happy kiddos!
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Daily Kids’ Activities: Shangri-La’s kids’ activities are now available on weekdays! Book a room under the school holiday special package, for the Family Executive or Family Suite categories, and enjoy daily kids’ activities from 1st to 19th March 2023 (except 5th to 8th March). From family yoga to outdoor maze hunts and craft workshops, parents will be able to choose between enjoying activities together, or separately, based on everyone’s mood of the day.
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Nature Activities
1. OUTSIDE Nature Programmes by D Jungle Juniors
2. Nature Programmes, Mad About Education
Creative Arts
1. Craft Holiday Workshops, My Craft Studio
2. Mum N Kids Paint Together, Mum N Kids Club
3. AK Club- Back To School, Pusat Kreatif Kanak-Kanak Tuanku Bainun
4. School Holiday Art Programme, Mum N Kids Club
Medical
1. 5D/6D Baby Ultrasound, Cyto DR+ Clinic
2. I Love Me 2023 Health Conference by OGSM, Cititel Mid Valley
3. First Aid and CPR Training, Graceful Hands Malaysia KL
Bazaars
2. Craft Affair, The School Jaya One
Inclusive Activities
1. Playhouse Discoverace 2023, Shah Alam
2. Gifted Chef-2 Recipes 2 Share!, Pusat Kreatif Kanak-Kanak Tuanku Bainun
Others
1. MABECS Student Festival, Sentul Depot
2. ABC Emotional Literacy Youth Camp, Study Melbourne Hub Kuala Lumpur
3. Storytelling Session with Oh Beatrice, Tsutaya Books
Nature Activities
1. OUTSIDE Nature Programs by D Jungle Juniors
Contact: 012-728 1227 (Azrul)
Venue: No. 15, Jalan SS 1/39, Kampung Tunku 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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Super Seeds
Discover special seeds with different personalities, and find out how they grow into edible food. Children will also get to play exciting games with these little wonders of nature!
Date: 4th March 2023
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Age: 8 to 12 years old
Price: RM240 (normal); RM215 (member)
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Nature’s Orchestra
Nature is full of amazing sounds and is full of resources to explore! Kids will have a great time in this programme, making noise with things in nature. Knock stones and coconuts together, discover the role of animal ears and find out how some animals “listen” for signs out in nature.
Date: 11th March 2023
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 5 to 7 years old
Price: RM150 (normal); RM135 (member)
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When Food Matters
What do enzymes do to your food? How many times can you cook an orange? Have the topic of food security served up in bite-sized, easy to comprehend parts during this seven-hour nature programme.
Date: 23rd March 2023
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Age: 8 to 12 years old
Price: RM240 (normal); RM215 (member)
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Eat, Cook, Play- Salt
The title says it all! Join Outside on a unique learning experience through food and play, and learn all about this often taken-for-granted ingredient.
Date: 25th March 2023
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 5 to 7 years old
Price: RM150 (normal); RM135 (member)
2. Nature Programmes, Mad About Education
Contact: 012- 209 4262 (Beverley)
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Nature Science Programme- Life inside a Mangrove Swamp
Get your kid’s learning about nature, conservation and science on this educational excursion where they will head to a mangrove swamp and learn all about the importance of protecting and re-growing our mangrove forest. Food and transportation will be provided.
Date: 6th March 2023
Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Price: RM245 per pax
Venue: Kuala Selangor Nature Park
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Nature Play Programme- Plants and Flowers
Perfect for the younger kids, this programme will be held at an expansive park in Putrajaya that holds beautiful themed gardens and sweeping views. Little ones will be exploring learning all about the variety of plants and flowers at the English Pavillion, differentiating between flowering and non -flowering plants, experimenting on different parts of a flower, planting their own flowers and engaging in nature arts and crafts.
Date: 11th March 2023
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 2 to 6 years old
Price: RM90 per child (10% discount for siblings, free for adults)
Venue: Taman Saujana Hijau, Putrajaya
Creative Arts
1. Craft Holiday Workshops, My Craft Studio
Get your kids to learn about new craft techniques and art mediums at My Craft Studio, while mamas can go for a walk in (or dine by) the park that the studio is located within! Choose from one of the many available dates during March, or join bundle workshops for a special promo price!
Age: 5 to 12 years old
Contact: 011-1143 1289
Venue: FF-33A, 1st Floor, The Waterfront @Parkcity. No. 5, Persiaran Residen, Desa Parkcity., Kuala Lumpur
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Intro to Paper Quilling
Date: 5th March; 6th March; 8th March; 9th March 2023
Time: 4:30pm; 2:00pm, 11:00am; 2:00pm respectively
Price: RM80
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Klimt’s Katze in the City- Mix Media
Date: 12th March; 13th March; 15th March; 16th March 2023
Time: 4:30pm; 2:00pm, 11:00am; 2:00pm respectively
Price: RM110
2. Mum N Kids Paint Together, Mum N Kids Club
Have a lovely mother (or father) and child bonding session, and express your love for each other by painting beautiful pieces of art together. Happening every Saturday morning in March, this activity is the perfect feel-good start to your weekends!
Date: 4th; 11th; 18th and 25th March 2023
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Age: 5 years old and above
Price: RM230 for 2 pax
Contact: +33 61025 9598 (WhatsApp Miss Li Yan); 018- 406 4163
Venue: 163 Retail Park 3F-01, Oak Suites LG5-02, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
3. AK Club- Back To School, Pusat Kreatif Kanak-Kanak Tuanku Bainun
Get back into the groove of school with fun, back-to-school theme activities in this half day workshop. Your children will make new friends through group activities such as school recess-vibe games, role play as school-themed characters, and create keychains for their school bags.
Register here.
Date: 18th March 2023
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Price: RM100 (returning students); RM115 (new students)
Contact: 9.00am to 1.00pm
Venue: Studio 1, PKK Tuanku Bainun, 48, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
4. School Holiday Art Programme, Mum N Kids Club
In conjunction with the notable dates of International Women’s Day and Van Gogh’s birthday, Mum N Kids will be offering a ‘Celebrating Women’ and “Loving Van Gogh’ themed programme in the month of March. Each art programme lasts for a week, with both morning or afternoon sessions available, where kids will have the opportunity to explore different media, styles and techniques. All materials will be provided.
Date: 20th March to 24th March 2023 (Celebrating Woman); 27th to 31st March 2023 (Loving Van Gogh)
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm or 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Age: 5 to 12 years old
Price: RM590 for five sessions (single session available, price based on number of sessions chosen)
Contact: 018-406 4163
Venue: 163 Retail Park 3F-01, Oak Suites LG5-02, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara., Kuala Lumpur
Medical
1. 5D/6D Baby Ultrasound, Cyto DR+ Clinic
Pregnant mamas, would you like to have a super clear image of your growing bubs? If you are between 24 to 32 weeks pregnant, you will be happy to know that Cyto Dr+ Clinic will be sponsoring soon-to-be mums with free 5D/6D Ultrasound Scans, in conjunction with International Women’s Day. Book your slot soon as spaces are limited! Terms and conditions apply.
Register here.
Date: 6th March 2023
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Price: Free
Contact: 010-311 9733
Venue: No.16, Jalan 4/109e, Taman Desa Business Park, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
2. I Love Me 2023 Health Conference by OGSM, Cititel Mid Valley
Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Price: Free
Venue: Cititel Mid Valley Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
3. First Aid and CPR Training, Graceful Hands Malaysia KL
With all the little accidents our kids find themselves getting into, it’s a good idea to be ready for any potential emergencies. Let get ourselves and our juniors familiarised with basic first aid skills (and even CPR) and be prepared for any unfortunate emergencies.
Date: 15th March 2023
Contact: 016-328 9344
Venue: No 31, Jalan Kedondong, Off Jalan Ampang Hilir
Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm
Age: 5 to 11 years old
Price: RM150 per pax
Time: 1:30am to 5:30pm
Price: RM220 per pax
Bazaars
1. Kids Fest 3.0, MyTOWN KL
Visit a fest where everything has been designed to appeal to parents, parents-to-be, and kids! This child-centric event will be hosting fun activities with exciting vendors selling arts and crafts, toys, clothes, educational materials and more. makchic will also be there at 11:30am on 4th March 2023 for a special storytelling session of What if?, our very own book on consent, body boundaries and personal safety. Do drop by and say hi!
Date: 4th and 5th March; 18th and 19th March 2023
Time: 10:00am to 10:00pm
Venue: 1st floor, MyTOWN KL No.6, Jalan Cochrane, Seksyen 90, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
2. Craft Affair, The School Jaya One
Mark your calendars for a crafty weekend with Craft Affair. You heard it right, our favourite craft market is back again after a long hiatus from the pandemic! Vendors have been carefully curated with the aim of supporting the creative community, so do join our crafters, artists, makers, families and friends as they come together for a crafty affair!
Date: 4th and 5th March 2023
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Venue: The School, Jaya One, 72A, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Inclusive Activities
1. Playhouse Discoverace 2023, Shah Alam
Playhouse, a one-stop rehabilitation centre, will be collaborating with a few other wonderful organisations to hold a fun-filled active day for kids with special needs. The occupational therapists from from an event outdoor consultancy company will be involved in setting up an ideal set of challenges, including kayaking, ninja warrior, fishing and nature art. It’s going to be a great day of inclusive experiences and activities, all be held in a safe and non-stressful environment.
Register here.
Date: 18th March 2023
Time: 7.30am to 2.00pm
Price: RM250, RM188 (IBU members)
Venue: Taman Botani Negara, Shah Alam
2. Gifted Chef- 2 Recipes 2 Share!, Pusat Kreatif Kanak-Kanak Tuanku Bainun
A wonderful inclusive cooking workshop that’s designed for neurodiverse children to practice their kitchen skills. Participants will learn to bake two goodies and arrange it in pretty jars in just two and half hours. Do note that all participants require a guardian to accompany and assist them throughout the lesson.
Register here.
Date: 18th March 2023
Time: 9.00am to 11.30am
Age: 8 years old and above
Price: RM100 (returning students); RM130 (new students)
Venue: Studio 6, PKK Tuanku Bainun, 48, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Others
1. MABECS Student Festival, Sentul Depot
If you are a parent of older kids (or if you’re just someone who likes to plan way ahead!), check out the MABECS Student Festival. There will be over 30 college and university institutions from the UK, along with food, beverages, free games and workshops. Registration closes on 8th March 2023.
Register here.
Date: 11th March 2023
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Contact: 016-328 9344
Venue: Warehouse 1, Sentul Depot, Jalan Strachan, Sentul West, 51100 Kuala Lumpur
2. ABC Emotional Literacy Youth Camp, Study Melbourne Hub Kuala Lumpur
Get your teenager in tune with their emotions at this Emotional Literacy Youth Camp – something that would certainly be useful for this challenging stage in life! Learn the pillars of emotional intelligence to future-proof their career, be happier and have more fulfilling relationships.
Date: 18th and 19th March 2023
Time: 9:30am to 4:40pm
Age: 12 to 18 years old
Price: RM1,200 per pax; RM600 per pax for a group of 3 and above
Contact: 012- 225 5352; 017-644 6032
Venue: Study Melbourne Hub KL Common Ground, Jaya One 72A Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz Petaling Jaya, 46200 Selangor
3. Storytelling Session with Oh Beatrice, Tsutaya Books
Catch author-illustrator Oh Beatrice for a live story telling session on a Saturday afternoon, as she shares with little readers the delightful tale of “Dumpling the Tiger”. Follow the story of the unexpected adventure and friendship between two very different individuals at Tsutaya Books’ Kids’ Gallery- it’s a great excuse to visit this popular lifestyle book haven if you haven’t had the chance to do so yet!
Date: 11th March 2023
Time: 2.00pm
Price: Free
Venue: Level 2 (Orange Zone), Pavilion Bukit Jalil, 2, Persiaran Jalil 8, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
