{"id":3936,"date":"2015-12-22T12:32:51","date_gmt":"2015-12-22T04:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hanlin.co\/hanlin\/?p=3936"},"modified":"2015-12-22T12:32:59","modified_gmt":"2015-12-22T04:32:59","slug":"50-great-family-ideas-to-make-the-most-of-your-sg50-national-day-long-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.hanlin.co\/?p=3936","title":{"rendered":"50 Great Family Ideas To Make The Most Of Your SG50 National Day Long Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The SG50 National Day Weekend is around the corner and here at Kip McGrath, we\u2019re taking a break from all the studying to share with you 50 top ideas for your family to try over the long weekend.<\/p>\n<p>It is after all a great opportunity to destress and take a much needed break for yourself and the family from studies and work.<\/p>\n<p>The ideas are not meant to be specific, exhaustive nor mutually exclusive. Our advise is to mix and match as you deem fit.<\/p>\n<p>So without further ado, let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong>\u00a0<b>Live the island life for a day at Lazarus Island<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-vimeo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/132641944\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"400\" data-ratio=\"0.75\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>2. Get a close up view of the fireworks from the city centre.<br \/>\n<\/b>There are numerous spots around the city centre especially the Singapore Promenade area.\u00a0<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/fireworks.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-882 \" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/fireworks.jpg?w=395&amp;h=244\" alt=\"fireworks\" width=\"395\" height=\"244\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Take a walk along rustic Tiong Bahru Estate.<br \/>\n<\/b>Tiong Bahru Estate is filled with numerous rustic charms. It\u2019s architecture is sure to bring you back through the ages.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Go fishing.<br \/>\n<\/b>There are multiple spots around Singapore to go fishing at. For example,\u00a0there is the Bedok Jetty at East Coast Park.\u00a0Alternatively, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dbestfishing\">Pasir Ris<\/a> offers a good location for beginners too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.\u00a0<\/strong><b>Go for guided tours.\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\nThe <a href=\"http:\/\/www.journeys.com.sg\/singaporewalks\/index.asp\">Original Singapore Walks\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\nDid someone mention <a href=\"http:\/\/sg.asia-city.com\/city-living\/news\/rediscover-singapore-foot-these-free-walking-tours\">free walking tours<\/a>?<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.indiesingapore.com\/our-tours.html\">Indie Singapore<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/activities\/events-and-workshops\/2015\/8\/a-walk-with-your-neighbours-the-macaques-of-macritchie\">Mac Ritchie Guided Tour\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>6. Work those muscles at the gym.<br \/>\n<\/b>When was the last time you and your family headed over to the gym for a refreshing workout?<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Learn about Singapore\u2019s stamp history at Singapore Philatelic Museum.<br \/>\n<\/strong>Once upon a time before the internet, stamps used to be how people communicated long distances.<\/p>\n<p><b>8. Combine your intellect and solve a jigsaw puzzle.<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_884\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-shortcode=\"caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/jigsaw.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-884\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/jigsaw.jpg?w=455&amp;h=239\" alt=\"Feel free to use this image, just link to www.SeniorLiving.Org for the photo credit.\" width=\"455\" height=\"239\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of\u00a0www.SeniorLiving.Org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>9. Go for a picnic.<br \/>\n<\/b>Make sure you check the weather forecast for the day!<br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n10. Say hi to the animals at the Singapore Zoo.<br \/>\n<\/b>We hear there are discounts as much as 50% off for the month of August at our multi-award winning zoo.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><b>11. Cook as a family.<br \/>\n<\/b>Better still, take turns cooking meals for each other.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/cooking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-885\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/cooking.jpg?w=489&amp;h=282\" alt=\"cooking\" width=\"489\" height=\"282\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>12. Immerse yourself in a story book. Or two.<br \/>\n<\/b>Read as a family. Note: Public libraries in Singapore are closed on 7 August and 9 August 2015.<\/p>\n<p><b>13.\u00a0Catch a movie.<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/now-showing.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-886\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/now-showing.png?w=532&amp;h=243\" alt=\"NOW SHOWING\" width=\"532\" height=\"243\" \/><\/a><strong>14.\u00a0<\/strong><b>Touch a starfish and feed fishes at Underwaterworld Singapore.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You can even swim with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.underwaterworld.com.sg\">dolphins<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. Head down for a<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scdf.gov.sg\/content\/scdf_internet\/en\/scdf_247\/others\/visit_our_fire_stations.html\"> firefighting exhibition<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_906\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-shortcode=\"caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/fire-station.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-906\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/fire-station.jpg?w=548&amp;h=221\" alt=\"Taken from www.flickr.com\" width=\"548\" height=\"221\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taken from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.flickr.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ever wondered how our firefighters fight fire? Check out their open houses every Saturday 9am to 11am.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n16. Open up the family photo album.<br \/>\n<\/strong>Gather round as a family and reminisce on the good old days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. <b>Get your adrenaline pumping at GMax Reverse Bungy.<\/b><br \/>\n<\/strong>Located at Clarke Quay, this one is not for the faint hearted.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/power_shot_-_reverse_bungee.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-888\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/power_shot_-_reverse_bungee.jpg?w=302&amp;h=326\" alt=\"Power_Shot_-_Reverse_Bungee\" width=\"302\" height=\"326\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>18. <b>Pretend to be Sherlock Holmes at these escape rooms.\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/lockdown.sg\">Lockdown.sg<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_889\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-shortcode=\"caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/lockdown.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-889\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/lockdown.jpg?w=401&amp;h=262\" alt=\"lockdown\" width=\"401\" height=\"262\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taken from Lockdown.sg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roomraidersg.com\">Room Raider<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xcape.sg\">Xscape<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/exitplan.sg\">Exitplan\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>19. <b>Challenge yourselves to the Battlestar Gallactica at Universal Studios<\/b><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>20. Get wet kayaking.<\/b><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ubinkayak.com\">Ubin Kayak<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sportshub.com.sg\/venues\/Pages\/water-sports-centre.aspx\">Water Sports Centre at Singapore Sports Hub<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xtremekayaking.org\">Xtreme Kayaking<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>21. <b>Go swimming at a public pool complete with slides.<\/b><br \/>\n<\/strong>Laze around in the Lazy River and chill out in the Wave Pool at these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.singaporeswimming.com.sg\/swimming-pool\">locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22.\u00a0<b>Go on a height element obstacle<\/b>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/height.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-891\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/height.jpg?w=483&amp;h=245\" alt=\"height\" width=\"483\" height=\"245\" \/><\/a> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forestadventure.com.sg\">Forest Adventure at Bedok Reservoir<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sentosa.com.sg\/en\/attractions\/imbiah-lookout\/megazip-adventure-park\/\">Megazip Adventure Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>23. <b>Fly kites<\/b><b>.<\/b><br \/>\n<\/strong>Relive being a child with your children. Certain convenience stores especially near beaches sell kites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>24.\u00a0<\/strong><b>Build sandcastle monuments.<\/b><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Build them higher this time round.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hnTHmE9xucsp?version=3&amp;rel=1&amp;fs=1&amp;autohide=2&amp;showsearch=0&amp;showinfo=1&amp;iv_load_policy=1&amp;wmode=transparent\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-height=\"437\" data-width=\"723\" data-ratio=\"0.6044260027662517\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<p><strong>25. <b>Order in with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodpanda.sg\/?gclid=CjwKEAjw3PGtBRCWgajpu_uY9hYSJAAICRalNJvXnzPQsVZC1HaP0-q0N6-t_iIJZaMofZpAQj0_URoCGoXw_wcB\"> Food Panda<\/a><\/b><b>.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/screen-shot-2015-08-02-at-7-03-20-am.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-892\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/screen-shot-2015-08-02-at-7-03-20-am.png?w=553&amp;h=278\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2015-08-02 at 7.03.20 am\" width=\"553\" height=\"278\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>This<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodpanda.sg\/\"> food delivery app<\/a> ensures you get a wider range of choices to eat right without having to leave your house.<\/p>\n<p><strong>26. <b>Enjoy scenic and panoramic views<\/b><b>.<\/b><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinnacleduxton.com.sg\/Public.html\">Pinnacle @ Duxton<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_893\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-shortcode=\"caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/pinnacle-at-duxton.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-893\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/pinnacle-at-duxton.jpg?w=518&amp;h=301\" alt=\"Taken from https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/z_wenjie\/6491793231\" width=\"518\" height=\"301\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taken from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/z_wenjie\/6491793231\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/z_wenjie\/6491793231<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinnacleduxton.com.sg\/Public.html\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marinabaysands.com\/sands-skypark.html\">Sky Park Observation Deck<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/Orchard%20http:\/\/www.ionorchard.com\/en\/ion-sky.html\">Ion Sky at Ion Orchard\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>27. <b>Try your luck prawning.<\/b><\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/haibin.com.sg\">At Bishan, Punggol and Jurong.<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dbestfishing\">At\u00a0Pasir Ris<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/eastcoastprawning.blogspot.sg\">At East Coast<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>28.\u00a0Jump around<\/strong><b>.<\/b><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/ampedsingapore.com\">At\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/ampedsingapore.com\">Amped Singapore<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_895\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" data-shortcode=\"caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/screen-shot-2015-08-02-at-7-09-21-am.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-895\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/screen-shot-2015-08-02-at-7-09-21-am.png?w=564&amp;h=218\" alt=\"Taken from Amped Singapore\" width=\"564\" height=\"218\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taken from Amped Singapore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skyhigh.com.sg\">At Sky High<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>29. <b>Go for a scenic jog<\/b><\/strong><b>.<\/b><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Some scenic suggestions are Punggol Park, Promenade , Mac Rtichie Reservoir, East Coast Park and the Southern Ridges Trail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>30. <b>Go ice skating\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><b>.<\/b><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.therink.sg\">At The Rink at Jcube<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marinabaysands.com\">At Marina Bay Sands Skating Rink<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dbestfishing\"><br \/>\n<\/a>At Kallang Ice World<\/p>\n<p><strong>31. <b>Test your shooting skills at archery<\/b><\/strong><b>.<\/b><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/archeryforces.com\/funshoot\/\">Archery Forces<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doxtremesports.com\/#%21xtreme-combat\/c66g\">Xtreme Sports Archery Tag<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>32. <b>Try baseball and hit the homerun<\/b><\/strong><b>.<\/b><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hrb.com.sg\">Homerun Baseball<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehitfactorysg.com\">The Hit Factory<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>33. Go for some fish therapy.\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s a tingling sensation! Don\u2019t say we didn\u2019t warn you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/fish-copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-896 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/fish-copy.jpg?w=430&amp;h=273\" alt=\"fish copy\" width=\"430\" height=\"273\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alleviate.sg\">Alleviate<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kenko.com.sg\/fishtherapy%20Foot-Reflexology%20Fish%20Spa%20Eshop%20Body%20Massage\">Kenko Reflexology<\/a><\/p>\n<div><strong>34.\u00a0Jam together as a family.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/jackson5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-897\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/jackson5.jpg?w=444&amp;h=250\" alt=\"jackson 5\" width=\"444\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>If your family is musically oriented, this is a a must-do.<\/div>\n<div>Transcend the different eras in music bond over musical notes.<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jammingstudiosingapore.blogspot.sg\">Here is a\u00a0comprehensive list of jamming studios in Singapore.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>35.\u00a0Get prata.<br \/>\n<\/strong>A favourite for breakfast for many. Try out the different varieties like Prata Bomb and Cheese Egg Prata. Or how about mixing and matching your own ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>36.<\/strong>\u00a0<b>Play some sports.<br \/>\n<\/b>Tennis. Soccer. Ping Pong. Badminton. The list goes on.\u00a0<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>37. Rediscover Science at the\u00a0<\/b><strong>Singapore Science Centre.\u00a0<\/strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/science-centre.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-898\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/science-centre.jpg?w=408&amp;h=287\" alt=\"science centre\" width=\"408\" height=\"287\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>38. Cultivate the Picasso-s in you.<br \/>\n<\/strong>Relive your art lessons back in primary school with your kids.\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>39.\u00a0<\/strong><b>Touch a starfish and feed fishes at Underwaterworld Singapore.<br \/>\n<\/b>You can even swim with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.underwaterworld.com.sg\">dolphins<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><strong>40.<\/strong>\u00a0<b>Immerse yourself in nature at Pulau Ubin.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/pulau_ubin_11_aug_07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-899\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/pulau_ubin_11_aug_07.jpg?w=432&amp;h=253\" alt=\"Pulau_Ubin_11,_Aug_07\" width=\"432\" height=\"253\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>41.\u00a0<b>Check out the exhibits at Singapore Discovery Centre.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>42.\u00a0<\/strong><b>Play with cats and dogs.<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/thecatcafe.sg\">The Cat Cafe\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catcafe.com.sg\">Cat Cafe Neko\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wearethefurballs\">We are the Furballs\u00a0<\/a><\/div>\n<p><b><br \/>\n43.\u00a0Go on an eye-opening trip to the newly opened <a href=\"http:\/\/lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg\">Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum<\/a>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-901\" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/lee_kong_chian_natural_history_museum_nus_singapore.jpg?w=431&amp;h=290\" alt=\"Lee_Kong_Chian_Natural_History_Museum,_NUS,_Singapore\" width=\"431\" height=\"290\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>44.<\/strong>\u00a0<b>Rent a cycling buggy and\u00a0\u201cdrive\u201d around.<br \/>\n<\/b>The buggy sits between 4-6 people and is found at East Coast Park.\u00a0<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>45.<\/strong>\u00a0<b>Pitch a tent and go camping for the night.<br \/>\n<\/b>Apply for a permit at an AXS machine or click <a href=\"https:\/\/e-station.axs.com.sg\/NParks_Camping\/Internet\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>46. Go on a staycation.<br \/>\n<\/b>The choices are limitless. A chalet, a bungalow, or a hotel stay. Or how about giving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com.sg\/?af=1922719&amp;c=A_TC%3Dkzmre3mmb8%26G_MT%3De%26G_CR%3D87284611628%26G_N%3Dg%26G_K%3Dairbnb%20sg%26G_P%3D%26G_D%3Dc&amp;gclid=CjwKEAjwluetBRD98L639p35p0QSJACC8BlKNZ73SlM44wqPqz8jX6YZVZhhmAMWRzWKIsA9xWMWkhoCyd_w_wcB&amp;dclid=CN74lIndg8cCFYuMjwod4PsLVw\">AirBnB<\/a> a try.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dresort.com.sg\">D\u2019Resort<\/a>, Singapore\u2019s first nature-inspired\u00a0resort\u00a0with an integrated water park experience is located in Pasir Ris.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>47.<\/strong>\u00a0<b>Hold a BBQ and invite friends, family and your neighbours.<br \/>\n<\/b>Various locations around Singapore.<br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/div>\n<p><strong>48. Play some boardgames.<br \/>\n<\/strong>Bring out your competitive edge and outwit one another.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.themindcafe.com.sg\">The Mind Cafe<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/settlerscafe.weebly.com\">Settlers Cafe\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>49.\u00a0<\/strong><b>Check out toys at the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.emint.com\"> Mint Museum of Toys.<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_902\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" data-shortcode=\"caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/screen-shot-2015-08-02-at-7-42-27-am.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-902 \" src=\"https:\/\/kipmcgrathsingapore.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/08\/screen-shot-2015-08-02-at-7-42-27-am.png?w=415&amp;h=225\" alt=\"Taken from www.onsingapore.com\" width=\"415\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taken from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.onsingapore.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.onsingapore.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>50.\u00a0<\/strong><b><\/b><strong> Watch the National Day Parade.\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nKip McGrath Singapore wishes all Singaporeans a Happy National Day!\u00a0Have a great weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The SG50 National Day Weekend is around the corner and here at Kip McGrath, we\u2019re taking a break from all the studying to share with you 50 top ideas for your family to try over the long weekend. 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