Wondering what to do in Singapore with the kids? Take them to Monstrous Fun! This annual event at the Arts House is returning with its first ever Monster Parade and creative activities with jazz legend Louis Soliano. Plus, it’s bolder and beastlier than ever…
Running from 30 May to 1 June 2025, the event will include three jam-packed days of playful, creative adventures, where kids can stomp, scribble, sing and imagine. Monstrous Fun! is part of Civic District Children’s Season 2025, organised by Arts House Limited (AHL). It transforms The Arts House at The Old Parliament into a wonderland of literary discovery and hands-on fun for children aged five and up.
What to do at Monstrous Fun!
#1 Monster Parade (NEW!)
Join Singapore’s first-ever Monster Parade through the Civic District! Families are invited to dress up in monstrously marvellous outfits, bring handmade instruments, and march alongside resident monster Britney. Every day from 4.30pm, participants in self-made costumes and accessories will be led by resident monster Britney on a lively march, setting off from The Arts House.
#2 Jazz legend Louis Soliano live
Cultural Medallion recipient Louis Soliano brings rhythm and imagination to life in the Drum-A-Story workshop, and a new digital programme, Rhythmic Exploration with Louis Soliano.
#3 Interactive musical performance (NEW!)
Participants can get a hands-on experience creating a music piece as they bop along to the beat in Bimbang and the Curios Trunk. The performance is inspired by Southeast Asian tales. It’s presented by syncretic music ensemble Open Score Project (OSP).
#4 Monster Hunt X SOTA
Crack clues and uncover hidden corners of The Arts House! This treasure hunt is a collaboration with the creative minds from School of the Arts (SOTA).
#5 Community Art Installation
Add your message or doodle to A Message to My Little Monster. Help create a giant outdoor artwork on the lawn!
#6 For book-loving beasties
Discover literary gems in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil at the Book Fair. Featuring titles from Crimson Earth and Pepper Dog Press.
Monstrous Fun! 2025 Programme Lineup
- Date: Friday 30 May to Sunday 1 June 2025
- Time: 12pm – 5pm
- Location: The Arts House at the Old Parliament, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
- Full programme line-up: artshouselimited.sg/tah-monstrous-fun (including updates, ticketing and more)
More about Monstrous Fun!
A word from Sim Wan Hui, Director of Venue Programmes at AHL
“Monstrous Fun! 2025 reflects our mission at Arts House Limited to create inspiring arts experiences that are accessible to all. By collaborating with industry stakeholders and cultural partners, we present a diverse range of literary arts activities that spark creativity and self-expression in young audiences. We welcome all to The Arts House – a vibrant home for storytelling – to nurture a lifelong love for the arts across generations.”
Collaborations
As part of its efforts to engage the community, AHL is partnering with ArtBeatz for Monstrous Fun! and collaborating with School of the Arts (SOTA) for this year’s Monster Hunt activity. AHL will also connect with various community groups for the event. These include after-school centres and other child-focused beneficiaries such as Beyond Social Services and the Singapore Children’s Society. This will ensure that children from diverse backgrounds can enjoy the fun and educational experience.
SOTA students Ahni Lyn Hampartsoumian and Shakira Liyana Binte Farek helped create this year’s Monster Hunt activity together with their peers. Ahni said, “We’re very excited that we were able to express our creativity in conceptualising the Monster Hunt activity!” Shakira added, “We’re looking forward to facilitating the hunt and making it a fun and imaginative experience for the families and children at Monstrous Fun!”
Families heading down to The Arts House for Monstrous Fun! also have the rare chance to round off their arts weekend with a visit to Little SIFA, the Singapore International Festival of Arts’ dedicated space for young hearts and curious minds, at Empress Lawn in front of Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall.
More about Arts House Limited
Arts House Limited (AHL) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to inspiring and enriching lives through the transformative power of the arts. it organises two flagship national festivals: the Singapore International Festival of Arts, a celebration of the local and international performing arts, and the Singapore Writers Festival, a multilingual festival presenting the world’s leading literary talents.
At the heart of AHL’s mission are six arts spaces designed to support the vibrant arts sector and forge connections within communities. Among them are two national monuments. The Arts House is a multidisciplinary arts centre, and Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall is a heritage building that’s home to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. AHL also runs the Drama Centre, a dedicated performing arts space, as well as three creative enclaves for arts groups and innovative enterprises: the Goodman Arts Centre, Aliwal Arts Centre, and Stamford Arts Centre.
Find out more on Facebook and Instagram, or the AHL website, artshouselimited.sg.
For more information on Monstrous Fun! 2025, visit artshouselimited.sg/tah-monstrous-fun.
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