Kickstart the last quarter of the year with these September events to keep everyone in the family learning, exploring, and enjoying life together!
Top Pick of the Month
IBU Family Bazaar 2022
The highly anticipated IBU Family Bazaar is back this year, with pre-loved baby and kids’ products, artisanal goodies, F&B stalls and giveaways! It’s going to be a fun family day out with tons of entertainment, including a petting zoo, play area, and even free* dental checks. Plus, if you’ve been meaning to declutter your house and give your kid’s toys a new home, it’s a great reason to do so now, as you can also easily drop off your items for donation at the IBU booth on the day of the bazaar.
[*terms and conditions apply]
Date: 11th September 2022
Time: 10.00am to 6.00pm
Venue: The School, Jaya One, 1st Floor, Section 12, Petaling Jaya
What if? Story Telling Session
makchic will also be hosting a special reading session on our What if? book on body safety in the morning at the IBU Family Bazaar. Bring your young children over and allow the authors of What if? to personally bring them on an educational journey about consent, personal safety and body boundaries through engaging rhymes and delightful Malaysian characters.
Time: 11:00am to 11.30am
Venue: The School, Jaya One, 1st Floor, Section 12, Petaling Jaya
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School Holiday Camps
1. Art School Holiday Program, PKK Tuanku Bainun
2. School Holiday Camp, Michael’s Badminton Academy x Johan Speaking Academy
3. The Earth Biome Adventure Fun Exploration, Naturekids
4. Online Holiday Programs, CodeJuniors
Kid Activities
1. Nature Science- Life Inside A Mangrove Swamp Program, MAE
2. Messy Play, Playgroup Nest x Kids Nation
3. Storytelling of Treasure Island x Treasure Hunt at 99 Wonderland, The Story Book
Family Events
1. teamLab- Resonating Microcosm, Lalaport
2. Tunku Abdul Rahman Pop-Up Museum, Paradigm Mall
3. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, Paradigm Mall
4. Royal Floria Putrajaya 2022
5. Scrabble- The Power of Words, Sunway Velocity Mall
Bazaars and Fairs
1. MATTA Fair
2. Colour Factory Pop Up by The Messy Club, Rumah Tangsi
The Arts
1. Junjung Tradisi- A Night With UTP Stars, Dewan Filharmonik
2. Splendour of the Malay World Textiles, KEN Gallery
School Holiday Camps
1. Art School Holiday Program, PKK Tuanku Bainun
- Artventure

Get your child acquainted with our local art and traditional creative skills! Sign up for an artventure program and experience four different cultural-themed activities this Merdeka month, with four mini classes available (24 Festive Drums, Putu Mayam Cooking Station, Tanjak Paper Crafting and Gamelan Ensemble).
Date: 10th September 2022
Time: 9.00am to 1.00pm
Age: 8 to 12 years old
Price: RM145 (for single child registration), RM130 (for multiple children registration)
Contact: 03-7733 8559
Venue: Studio 4 and 6 @ PKK Tuanku Bainun, TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
- Tween Artist Project

Introduce blending and impasto painting techniques to your tweens with a Pop Up Floral Painting and Intro To Line Art On Tote Bag workshop. Use a painting spatula to bring your flower petals alive, and blend layers of acrylic paint for a beautiful, monochromatic abstract scenery. Sign up for one or both projects, with a special rate for a two-bundle workshop!
Date: 3rd and 10th September 2022
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Age: 10 years old and above
Price: RM85 (For one session), RM155 (For two sessions)
Contact: 03-7733 8559
Venue: Studio 3 @ PKK Tuanku Bainun, TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
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2. School Holiday Camp, Michael’s Badminton Academy x Johan Speaking Academy

An interesting mix of sports, public speaking and an outdoor excursion will be combined in this three-day camp that’s great for those wanting to dabble in a variety of activities over a short period of time. Your kids will pick up some badminton skills, gain confidence through public speaking, and perform in a grand finale after a field trip to the Farm In The City.
Date: 5th to 7th September 2022
Time: Day 1 and 2 (9.30am to 4.30pm); Day 3 (9.30am to 1.00pm)
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Price: RM599 (inclusive of daily Lunch and Farm In The City ticket)
Contact: 016- 258 9038
Venue: Michael’s Badminton Academy @ Bukit Puchong, Jalan BP 7/11, Puchong, Selangor
3. The Earth Biome Adventure Fun Exploration, Naturekids

Expand your child’s horizon and expose them to the big wide world through an Earth Biome Adventure exploration program. Catered towards younger children, this is the perfect introduction for our little ones to understand that there is an amazing world beyond the world they are familiar with. Your little ones are going to have a great time with five whole days of hands-on activities on learning how animals, plants and people live in different climates and environments.
Date: 5th to 9th September 2022
Time: 9:00am to 12:30pm
Age: 3 to 6 years old
Price: RM 350 per child (including breakfast, snacks and lunch)
Contact: 011-1670 0064
Venue: No.1, Jalan Beluntas, Medan Damansara, 50490 KL
4. Online Holiday Programs, CodeJuniors
Empower your kids so they can become creators and inventors with technology by familiarising them with the coding world. Join CodeJuniors’ range of September programs (suitable for children between 7 to 16 years old), and explore coding through guided play and games in an exploratory and collaborative environment.
Contact: 012-337 705
- Roblox Scratch

Kids will learn to design and create Roblox-themed games with Scratch, using the MIT visual block programming, and have fun playing their own games.
Date: 5th to 7th September 2022
Age: 8 to 10 years old
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Price: RM400
- Minecraft Scratch

Date: 5th to 7th September 2022
Age: 7 to 8 years old
Time: 1:30pm to 03:30pm
Price: RM270
Date: 8th to 10th September 2022
Age: 8 to 10 years old
Time: 9:30pm to 12:30pm
Price: RM400
- Python Programming

Kids will learn the art of Python Programming, a great entry-level language that’s necessary to have in any programmer’s stack.
Date: 6th to 8th September 2022
Age: 12 to 16 years old
Time: 10:00am to 01:00pm
Price: RM400
- Intro to Scratch D

A introduction to coding programme for the younger ones, where they will learn how to create simple animations, stories and music.
Date: 6th to 8th September 2022
Age: 7 to 8 years old
Time: 2:00pm to 04:00pm
Price: RM210
Children’s Programs
1. Nature Science- Life Inside A Mangrove Swamp Program, MAE

Your kid will be heading right into an actual Mangrove swamp at the Kuala Selangor Nature Park to learn all about its ecosystem and biodiversity with this one day program! Learning will be taken further and critical thinking skills fostered, as children will then be encouraged to work on solutions to improve its life cycles and ecosystem. Perfect for raising awareness on conservationism through active, real-life problem solving activities!
Date: 7th September 2022
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Age: 7 to 12 years old
Price: RM210 per child with 10% discount for siblings (inclusive of food, insurance and transportation to the park)
Contact: 012-209 4262
Venue: Kuala Selangor Nature Park, 45000 Kuala Selangor
2. Messy Play, Playgroup Nest x Kids Nation
Get messy with thematic sensory set ups, and then unleash your children’s energy at an indoor playground with this fun-filled event organised by Playgroup Nest in collaboration with Kids Nation. It’s guaranteed to be a day filled with laughter, exploration and excitement!
- Rainbow Garden Messy Play Party
Date: 9th September 2022
- Animal World Messy Play Party
Date: 23rd September 2022
Time: 10:00am to 11:00am (Messy Play)
Age: 8 months to 6 years old
Price: RM80 per child (inclusive of playground entry with unlimited all day play)
Contact: 019-275 5085
Venue:163 Retail Park, 3F-06, 07 & 08, No. 8, Jalan Kiara 1, Mont Kiara 50480, Kuala Lumpur
3. Storytelling of Treasure Island x Treasure Hunt at 99 Wonderland, The Story Book

Ahoy matey! Hop on board Storybook Live’s Treasure Island Storytelling session and take part in a fun, evening treasure hunt at 99 Wonderland. Prizes include cash, tickets, books and even a boat cruise within the urban style wildlife park! Solve riddles, crack codes and hopefully get the animals in the park to ‘lend you a hand’ in your quest to reach the finish line. Clues will be hidden all around, with an elusive Long John Silver hidden to help you go straight to your destination.
Date: 24th September 2022
Time: 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Price: RM75 (Adult); RM55 (Child above 3 years old)
Venue: 99 Wonderland Park, Jalan 13a, Pusat Bandar Utara Selayang, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor
Family Events
1. teamLab- Resonating Microcosm, Lalaport

Kids and adults alike will be mesmerised by this lightwork exhibition, located at the rooftop garden of Japanese mall, LaLaport. Catch the enthralling transformation of the standing ovoids as they transform in various ways by the presence of people and changes in environment. If you would like to check out the sundown session, do collect your specific time slot card on the day of the visit at L4 Redemption Counter (in front of Doutour Coffee). No requirements will be needed for the daytime session.
Date: 4th August to 30th November 2022
Time: Daytime 10.00am to 5.00pm daily ; Sundown 7.30pm to 10.00pm daily
Price: Free
Contact: 03-2731 3555
Venue: Central Rooftop Garden (L4), LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre
2. Tunku Abdul Rahman Pop-Up Museum, Paradigm Mall

Here’s a great way to get our kids learning about Malaysian history in the spirit of Merdeka month- with the opportunity to explore our Bapa Merdeka’s personal collection – including his prized possession: a 1951 Red Nash Rambler! Fifty authentic artefacts will be on display at Paradigm Mall this month, where the whole family can learn, shop and dine all in one convenient location. Have a go at participating in their Facebook and TikTok contests, and don’t forget to check out the schedule for the Merdeka Kids’ Workshops that will also be running throughout the campaign!
Date: 19th August to 30th September 2022 (contest ends on the 16th September 2022)
Time: 10:00am to 10:00pm
Price: Free
Contact: 03- 7801 1158
Venue: Lot GF-33, Level G, Paradigm Mall, 1, Jalan SS 7/26a, SS 7, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
3. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, Paradigm Mall

Celebrate the mooncake festival at Paradigm Mall with lots of traditional activities lined up for the whole family! From lantern making and parades, to a complimentary mooncake-making workshop, your kids are sure to be shining with excitement and loving every moment.. to the moon and back!
Date: 12th August to 11th September 2022
Time: 10:00am to 10:00pm
Price: Free
Contact: 03- 7801 1158
Venue: CC Walkway, Level CC, Paradigm Mall, 1, Jalan SS 7/26a, Ss 7, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
4. Royal Floria Putrajaya 2022

Malaysia’s leading annual flower and garden festival is taking place again at Putrajaya, with two different scenes on display during the day and night. The flower theme for this year is orchids, so get read to feast your eyes on the 10,000 orchids on exhibit (and 400,000 plants of other various species)! Take a leisurely stroll through the gardens and enjoy different sections and showcases- such as the Keluarga Malaysia Park, with its concept adapted through the three values of inclusivity, togetherness and gratitude.
Date: 29th August to 4th September 2022
Time: 9:00am to 10:00pm
Price: RM15 (Adults); RM5 (Children 7 to 12 years old, Seniors above 60 years old, ); Free (Children 6 years old and below)
Contact: 03- 8887 7136
Venue: Anjung Floria, Presint 4, Putrajaya
5. Scrabble- The Power of Words, Sunway Velocity Mall
There’s a reason why some classic board games last through the times, such as our all-time favourite, Scrabble! Sunway Velocity Mall brings to us two weeks of school holiday Scrabble fun- with creative workshops, limited edition redemptions, friendly competitions and spaces for the whole family to just hang out over drinks, and of course – have a game of Scrabble!
Date: 30th August to 11th September 2022
Time: 10:00am to 10:00pm
Price: Free
Contact: 03- 2786 3970
Venue: GF, Vanity Atrium, Sunway Velocity Mall, Lingkaran SV, Sunway Velocity, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Bazaars and Fairs
1. MATTA Fair

After almost 2 years of restrictions on traveling, many of us are itching to start venturing within and across borders once again (or may already be doing so)! Get great family deals by booking your upcoming holidays with Malaysia’s biggest travel fair, where its exhibitors will be offering irresistible promotions on both local and international travel.
Date: 2nd September to 4th September 2022
Time: 10:00am to 9:00pm
Venue: Hall 3, 4, 5 and 5 Foyer of World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur
2. Colour Factory Pop Up by The Messy Club, Rumah Tangsi

Bring some colour to your weekends with the bright and exciting Colour Factory Pop Up, at the Instaworthy heritage centre, Rumah Tangsi. The Messy Club brings to us over a hundred vendors this September, putting together a creative market, crochet exhibition, food and drinks, live music, and dancing all under one shared space. Mark your calendars and gear up for a colourful weekend filled with happy vibes!
Date: 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th September 2022
Time: 11:00am to 8:00pm
Venue: Rumah Tangsi, 10, Jalan Tangsi, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
The Arts
1. Junjung Tradisi- A Night With UTP Stars, Dewan Filharmonik

If you have children above 8 years old, ignite (or extend) their interest in the local traditional performing arts by having a family night out enjoying a spectacular cultural showcase together at the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP). The show incorporates gamelan Melayu, traditional Malay songs and contemporary gamelan tunes, alongside beautiful traditional Malay dances and the unique vocals of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS’ students.
Date: 24th September 2022
Time: 8:30pm
Age: 8 years old and above
Price: From RM70 to RM288 depending on category; (50% off Category B seats for students with tickets bought at box office counter)
Contact: 03- 2331 7007
Venue: Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, PETRONAS Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
2. Splendour of the Malay World Textiles, KEN Gallery

There’s more to our traditional textiles than the famous songket and batik! Learn more about Malay textiles at an unprecedented exhibition at KEN Gallery. The Splendour of the Malay World Textiles offers yourself and your older children a rare opportunity to explore and discover the entire genre of textiles from the Malay World (650 textiles to be exact!), with the best examples of Pelangi (tie-dye), Ikat Loseng ( warp ikat ), Tenunan (plain weave of stripes and checks), Linangkit (tapestry), Cetakan (prints) and more.
Date: 8th August to 30th October 2022
Time: Tuesday to Sunday (10.30am to 6.30pm)
Age: 12 years old and above
Price: RM35 per pax
Contact: 03-7727 9933
Venue: Menara KEN TTDI, No. 37, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur