Mid-Autumn Family FUN, organised by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), will take place over three days from 6 to 8 September 2024 at SCCC and Singapore Conference Hall in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Mid-Autumn Family FUN
This three-day event will span from 6 to 8 September 2024 at SCCC and Singapore Conference Hall and feature a total of 21 family-friendly activities specially curated for families and children, young and old to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival the SINGAPO人Way.
As part of Mid-Autumn Family FUN, visitors can moon-gaze at night, watch both ticketed and free stage performances, sing along to moon-themed tunes, participate in a variety of workshops, join lantern walks, try out different mooncakes and tea, and more.
Giant Mooncakes Takeover Installation on the SCCC Roof Garden
One highlight of this year’s Mid-Autumn Family FUN is the installation of mooncakes representing different dialect groups on SCCC’s Roof Garden.
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This makes it an ideal photo spot to capture a memory of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The mooncakes installation on the SCCC Roof Garden will be available from 3 September 2024 till 3 November 2024.
In addition, you can also head to the Roof Garden of Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre to gaze at the moon on 7 September from 8 pm to 10 pm. Kids can also learn how to be a young astronomer by completing the activities contained in a Young Astronomer Activity Pack and claim his or her Young Astronomer badge on the same day or at The Observatory, Science Centre Singapore. Can you spot the Jade Rabbit?
Moonlight Delights Fiesta
On 7 and 8 September 2024, 12 pm to 8 pm, sample mooncakes from different dialect groups, play games inspired by Mid-Autumn folklore and characters, take photographs with our giant mooncakes rooftop installation and more at our family-friendly fiesta!
On 7 September, you can also be entertained by Circles in Circus, a professional troupe that has performed at events such as F1, Light to Night Festival and Edinburgh Fringe Festival, at 7.30 pm at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Roof Garden.
And, on 7 and 8 September, enjoy a performance featuring the art of face-changing and be impressed by the speed of this traditional artform at 4.30 pm at the Ho Bee Concourse on Level.
These are just some of the activities, including a lantern walk, taking place at MAFF on 7 and 8 September 2024.
Other Mid-Autumn Family FUN Highlights
Other highlights of MAFF include:
- The Moon Mission, a theatre production of a reimagined tale which tells the story of folklore characters such as Chang’e and many others. This will take place on 7 and 8 September and is a ticketed programme.
- Grandpa’s Grandpa: Stories of our Ancestral Heritage, an educational workshop for families to discover more about their lineage;
- Hits of Classics: Ancient Moon, Present Light, a concert by SCCC, SCO and Lianhe Zaobao where audience will be treated to pieces related to Mid-Autumn Festival; and
- The World of Guzheng: A Parent-Child Workshop, a session where parents and children can bond over beautiful melodies.
Take note that these are ticketed programmes.
As part of the festivities, visitors can also look forward to the following freebies on 7 and 8 Sep 2024 (while stocks last):
- Collect free mooncake sponges from 1 pm to 7 pm;
- Complete a survey from 1 pm to 7 pm and redeem an Old Chang Kee snack of your choice; and
- Complete a stamp card at all seven game booths at Moonlight Delights Fiesta from 12 pm to 8 pm and redeem a mystery gift.
Get more details about what’s on at the Mid-Autumn Family FUN.
