Swiss Dream Circus
Round the family up and head to the circus. Happening from 17 August to 9 September, the Swiss Dream Circus is back again in Kuala Lumpur with even more exciting acts and performances from around the world. Look out for the Trio Naumov Russian bar act, which has performed for Cirque du Soleil. The bar itself is a thin flexible fiberglass vaulting pole upon which the performers carry out gravity-deying gymnastics and acrobatic stunts. And of course, it won’t be a circus without some clowns and funny men – Venezuelan clown Tirro may have a mean expression, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t friendly; and French act Jean & Drone makes light of our reliance on machines and technology in these times.
Showtimes are Thursdays and Fridays, 8pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm, 4pm and 8pm, with ticket prices starting from RM39.
Plaza Arkadia
Desa Park City
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2202 1076
swissdreamcircus.com
Young Zoologist Camp
Malaysian Nature Society’s (MNS) Nature Education Center is holding a Young Zoologist camp this 24 to 26 August for kids aged eight to 15 years old. Participants will learn all about the animal kingdom, from the classifications of animals to how they interact with the environment. There will be plenty of hands-on activities as well, like nature walks, a river scientist activity (where the kids will get to see what exactly being a river scientist entails), and even a nocturnal walk to observe how animals act when the sun goes down. Fees are RM320 for MNS members, and RM350 for non-MNS members, and include meals, accommodation, insurance and certificate.
You can get more information and details here.
Wondermilk’s Kids Art Show
Wondermilk’s regular Creative Kids Market is a place for young kid-preneurs to hone their business skills selling their own products. This Kids Art Show at their Publika outlet on 18 August is a twist on the creative market, and provides aspiring artists the chance to sell their own drawings, paintings or art works. In conjunction with Malaysia’s upcoming National Day, this exhibition and art show is themed ‘Oh Malaya’. Drop by with the family and support these young Picassos, or encourage your kids to create a piece to sell!
7A & 8A Level G2 Ground Floor
Publika Shopping Gallery
Tel: 03-6211 1092
ilovewondermilk.com
Family Charity Trip
Spend the public holiday of Malaysia’s Merdeka (National Day) on 31 August by participating in a charity project as a family. In this day and age of technology, this trip is a chance for you and the kids to go back to basics and learn how to build an actual mud house in a village. After all the hard work, the day continues at a waterfall where everyone can let loose and have fun in the water. Registration deadline is 24 August, or when all slots are filled. Meet-up point on trip day is Lara’s Place in Petaling Jaya, and it’ll cost RM185 per person (fees are inclusive of transport, tour guide and lunch).
Lara’s Place
26, Jalan 19/31
Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7956 8768
www.larasplace.my
The Story Book’s Roald Dahl’s Book Series Program
Enter the world of giants, dream blowing and snozzcumbers this 18 and 25 August at The Story Book, which is organising storytelling and STEM workshop sessions based on Roald Dahl’s books with Opstopus (a group that encourages children to discover the world around them). This month, ‘The BFG’ is the focus and kids (seven to 11 years old) are welcome to join in the sessions where they’ll get to learn about the chemistry of red cabbage and how sound is made. At the end of both sessions, the children will get a Roald Dahl book as well as a STEM activity box. Fees are RM160 for both sessions.
E-1-13, Plaza Arkadia,
Desa Parkcity,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 018-229 4361 / 03-6411 3817
thestorybook.my
