SINGAPORE – The September holidays might be only a week long, but it is still a good time for kids to take a break – never mind that the year-end exams are looming. Both stressed-out students and frazzled parents need some downtime.1. The Palawan @ Sentosa
The food trucks are open from Sundays to Thursdays, 11am to 7pm, and on Fridays, Saturdays, the eve of and public holidays, 11am to 9pm. Accompanying adults can lounge around at the seating areas while keeping an eye on the little ones. The options range from dining tables to gazebos which can fit up to eight . The menu includes kid-friendly fare such as pizzas and rainbow-sprinkled brownies.
Driving on the three-level track, which has 14 turns, is exhilarating, and the eight-minute racing session goes by in a flash. Kids can drive up to a maximum speed of 30kmh, but advanced drivers can go for karts that reach 50kmh. Another plus point is that HyperDrive is indoors, so you get a respite from the sun and inclement weather. There is also a cafe, which doubles as a viewing gallery where you can watch the karts in action.
Dog lovers will want to head to The Palawan Dog Run nearby, the only area in Sentosa that is an off-leash safe space for dogs. Entry is free and it is open daily from 10am to 9pm.Children get to dress up as Mr and Mrs Lee Kuan Yew at the LKY100 – The Boy Who Became Prime Minister exhibition at the Children’s Museum.
Tickets include entry to other galleries in the museum. Each visiting slot lasts one hour and 45 minutes, so plan your time because the kids will want to check out the other exhibits and play areas as well.Orchid Extravaganza: Orchids Of The East Tropics, an exhibition at Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome, features the native orchids and cultural artefacts of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.