Weekend Planner

TODAY’S PICK:

ALIEN CARNIVAL BY THE LAKE

This sci-fi themed alien carnival features more than 20 illuminated aliens and extraterrestrial creatures, including a dramatic UFO. Check out the depiction of the Roswell Area 51 incident. Overlooking a beautiful lake, it’s also a good chance for a family picnic in scenic surroundings.

Until Oct 5, 5pm to 10pm, Snow City Lake, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road. Tickets at S$3 to S$5 per person. Free gift for children while stocks last. Visit www.snowcity.com.sg or www.lanterncarnival.com.

CAVALIA

It’s your last chance to catch Cavalia, which has been extended a final time to Oct 5. Enjoyed by more than four million spectators worldwide, Cavalia is

a unique and lavish production involving 50 magnificent horses, as well as 42 riders, aerialists, acrobats, dancers and musicians from all over

the world. This epic adventure is a harmonious celebration of beauty and nature, encompassing imagery that lets your imagination run wild with a display of

equestrian and performing arts. Until Oct 5, White Theatre Tent, Bayfront Avenue (beside Marina Bay Sands). Tickets from S$58 to S$288 at www.cavalia.sg (or call 3158 6735) and SISTIC (www.sistic.com.sg, or call 6688 8826).

F1 SENSATION DANIEL RICCIARDO AT ION ORCHARD

Get your camera ready and prepare to click away as Perth-born Formula One sensation Daniel Ricciardo, currently ranked in third-place at the FIA Formula One World Championship 2014 with three F1 Grand Prix wins, makes a pit-stop at ION Orchard this Saturday for a 30-minute-long autograph and photo session at the Infiniti Red Bull roadshow space. Today, 3pm to 4pm, Level 1 Atrium, ION Orchard.

MAMA’S BAZAAR 2014

This family bazaar is run by mothers and this year’s edition promises to be even bigger and better, with plenty of activities for adults and children. With more than 35 stalls, highlights include the Singapore Mumpreneur Award Ceremony, which will be attended by Senior Minister of State Josephine Teo; the Miss Tiara Society Princess Pageant 2014 (for those aged four to seven); a fashion show featuring mothers; a free craft area for kids with glitter tattoos, manicures and face painting. There will also be goodie bags, free gifts and balloons. Today and tomorrow, 10.30am to 7.30pm, Harbourfront Centre. Pre-registration for these events are required. Visit http://singaporemumpreneur.com/mamas-bazaar/ for details.

OUR POSTAL STORIES

Do you remember sending your first letter? Or waiting for the postman to deliver your parcel? Designed for families with children, this educational and interactive exhibition invites you to rediscover the past through postal stories. Chart the progress of Singapore and travel around the island through stamps, learn about the postal history of Singapore and Taman Jurong, and use your different senses to appreciate the unusual stamps of Singapore. Until Nov 15, 3pm to 9pm on weekdays, 10am to 9pm on Saturdays, 10am to 6pm on Sundays, closed on public holidays, Our Museum@Taman Jurong, 1 Yung Sheng Road. Free admission.

UPCOMING

Hospital Land by Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital

Aspiring young ones who are curious about the many diverse medical professions can get a glimpse into the different medical occupations, such as an optometrist, pharmacist and radiologist. Targeted at children aged 4 to 10, the kids will decipher PET-MRI scans, dispense medications at a make-believe pharmacy counter, evaluate a friend’s eyesight and even learn about the inner workings of a human body.

Sept 27 and 28, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. S$15 per child. Visit www.facebook.com/mountelizabethnovenahospital for registration details.

HI-5 HOUSE HITS 2014

Hi-5 returns to Singapore for a spectacular new show. The children’s musical group promises a dazzling song-and-dance extravaganza that can be enjoyed by children and parents alike, featuring familiar hits such as L.O.V.E, Ready Or Not and Give 5, along with brand-new catchy tunes. The gang’s puppet friends Chats and Jup Jup will also be joining in the fun. Dec 5 and 6, 11am, 3pm and 7pm, The Star Performing Arts Centre. Tickets from S$45 to S$105 from SISTIC.