Slow down and enter your children’s world with a free play date
Learn how simple, free play can strengthen family bonds at community event on Oct 10 and 11.
Singapore's Born To Play: A Family Playdate invites parents and caregivers to set aside their schedules and join their children in a free event focused on play and connection. Taking place on Oct 10 and 11 at Fernvale Community Club, the initiative is co-organized by Yu Jiarong, founder of a parenting platform, and Playeum, a non-profit.
The event encourages parents to follow their children's lead and engage in open-ended activities designed to foster creativity, curiosity and trust. Kids aged six and under can explore areas like the DIY Cardboard Playground, Nature Play, Karang Guni Prints, and The Whispering Tent, where they can build structures, create nature-inspired art, and experiment with textures, all without rules or expectations.
Older siblings up to eight years old are also welcome. Playeum's executive director, Charlotte Goh, emphasizes that play is a natural way for young children to learn, communicate and discover their strengths, while also providing adults with insights into their children's inner lives. Yu Jiarong believes that by making space for children's needs, families can build trust, connection and lasting memories.
The event is free, but registration is required via borntoplay.eventbrite.sg, as the initial 600 tickets have been claimed. Additional tickets will be released on Sept 28 at 5pm.
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