Cheekiemonkies

Cheekiemonkies BASED ON A TRUE STORY
Dad/Author/Speaker
OG Parenting Influencer in SG
COMPASS, ex-FFL Council Member I have guest written for Yahoo!

Founder of the cheekiemonkie.net blog, I am also the author of 'Got Kids, Go Where?' - a book of 500 activities for parents to do with their kids in Singapore. Singapore Parenting website and was invited as a speaker at Asian Festival of Children's Content 2015, and a panelist for Singapore Children's Forum 2015. I was appointed a judge for Singapore Tourism Awards 2016 & 2017, and a Council Membe

r of the Advisory Council on Community Relations in Defence (ACCORD) Family & Community and Families for Life Council. I also co-founded Daddy Matters (www.daddymatters.sg)—an online community of active dads as well as dads who want to be active in promoting the message of active fathering to everyone. Strongly believing in the maxim “ who says parenting can’t be fun?”, the blog covers the adventures that we embark on together as a family. It features new, fun and kids-friendly places to visit or dine in, the occasional overseas trips when the travel bugs bites as well as reviews of kids and lifestyle products and gadgets that the family will enjoy.

27/11/2025

[NEW & FREE]

If you’re at Mandai and need a break from the heat, head to the newly opened Mandai Gallery, an indoor exhibition space that celebrates the history and transformation of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

Engaging multimedia displays…
AND AIR-CON 😆
Then pop over to the Mandai Boardwalk next door after that… also free.

Mandai Gallery is free entry for WildPass members , which is free to sign up, so this outing is basically $0. You’re welcome.

Opening Hours: 10am-7pm daily
📍Same building as Curiosity Cove, Madai Wildlife Reserve
* Free entry for Friends of Mandai members, WildPass holders, visitors with a Destination Pass or admission tickets to Curiosity Cove or any of the wildlife parks at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve

26/11/2025

[REFRESHED WITH NEW PLAYS]

If your kids have too much energy… bring them to the only mall where screaming is basically an attraction.

AIRZONE is chaos, cardio, and comedy rolled into one while being suspended FOUR levels above ground. Giant balls, bouncing nets, laser tag (NEW!), and a guaranteed sweat bath for parents (NOT NEW!).

And the best part? It’s built for EVERY type of family.

AIRZONE is the first attraction in Singapore on Cérge Tech, so PWDs and caregivers can “Know Before They Go” — with accessibility, sensory guides, wheelchair info and 360° previews.

Plus, Laser Tag & Silent Disco can be enjoyed without stepping onto the nets, so everyone can join in the fun together.

🎟️ From $27.90/pax (60min playtime)
📍 City Square Mall
♿ Inclusive & multi-generational play welcomed

Today, I passed my PSLE…Well, my adult version of it anyway. I survived my first-ever solo parenting workshop for a comp...
25/11/2025

Today, I passed my PSLE…
Well, my adult version of it anyway. I survived my first-ever solo parenting workshop for a company’s staff.

I’ve done panels, podcasts, talks, co-facilitated sessions… but never the full “Kelvin, you’re on your own ah” kind. And wah, the nerves were REAL. The past few days felt like exam season: rushing slides, writing a guidebook, rehearsing my script… basically cramming like a 12-year-old who just discovered there’s a paper tomorrow.

But the moment I read the participants’ feedback (last pic), I swear my shoulders dropped 10kg. Makes everything worth it.

Like everything in life, there’s always a first time.

Thank you Applied Materials for the trust.
Thank you Ale for accompanying me to the workshop as my emotional support.
And thank you wifey for the gentle shove out of my comfort zone (and for doing the feedback form because admin is my natural enemy).

So yes — another speaker is officially on the market.
Book him now before his confidence — and his rates — go up. 🤣

24/11/2025

POV: You bring your kid to Curiosity Cove and suddenly it’s YOUR playground 🤣🤣🤣

Curiosity Cove at Mandai Wildlife Reserve is open, and here’s how NOT to pay the full price and stretch your dollar instead.

Visit www.mandai.com for more details.

23/11/2025

The Christmas Train Show at is BACK… where tiny trains (including the MRT & one Thomas), LEGO charm and Christmas magic come together for one festive sweet experience.

From now to 4 Jan 2026 at Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay. Tickets from $12.

21/11/2025

[CARE BEARS @ MARINA SQUARE]

Cheerful, with a 100% chance of bubbles… and I walked straight into it!

From giant photo spots to bubble showers, Care Bears Meet & Greet, and craft activities… this Care Bears Wonderland might just be the happiest corner of Marina Square this festive season.

Perfect for little ones, big kids, and parents who secretly love all things cute.

Care Bears “Wishes From the Heart”
📍Marina Square Central Atrium
📅 22 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Free Entry

Meet & Greet with Care Bears
*22 Nov - 21 Dec 2025
Fri-Sun only AND Thurs (11 & 18 Dec)
2.30pm, 4pm & 5.30pm
^The first 50 Marina Square App Members and their families in the queue for each session will receive a Meet & Greet pass.
^Queue tags issued 45 minutes before each session
^Only family group photos are allowed
^Present Marina Square App for member verification

Magical Bubble Shower
*22 Nov - 21 Dec 2025
Wed: 3.30pm, 6.45pm & 7.15pm
Thu – Sun: 6.45pm, 7.15pm & 7.45pm
*22 - 28 Dec 2025:
Daily 3.30pm, 6.45pm & 7.15pm

Art Station
22 Nov - 21 Dec 2025
Daily, 12pm - 6pm

Keychain Craft: $12 for App Members

What went down during my first visit to Meta APAC HQ office... looking forward to more collabs!
20/11/2025

What went down during my first visit to Meta APAC HQ office... looking forward to more collabs!

17/11/2025

It’s that time of the year! So here’s every confirmed festive meet-and-greet in Singapore for Nov & Dec 2025.

Which one are you going to first?

DETAILS:
1. DISNEY CRUISE LINE
📍Changi Airport T3 Departure Hall

Disney’s Frozen: Anna & Elsa
22, 23, 29 & 30 Nov
2pm, 3pm, 5.30pm & 6.30pm

Captain Mickey & Captain Minnie
6 & 7 Dec; 2pm, 3pm, 5.30pm & 6.30pm

Iron Man
13 & 14 Dec; 2pm, 3pm, 5.30pm & 6.30pm

2. Pinkfong & Baby Shark
📍The Woodleigh Mall L1 Atrium
Until 23 Nov
Mon - Thu: 7.30pm | Fri - Sun: 12.30pm & 7.30pm
The LIVE Stage Show runs for the first 30 minutes, followed by a 30-minute Meet & Greet session.
*Meet & Greet: Spend $50* nett to redeem a photo pass.

3. LINE FRIENDS: BROWN and CONY
📍The Centrepoint, L1, External Walkway
29 & 30 Nov and 20 & 21 Dec; 3pm, 5pm & 7pm
📍Waterway Point, B2, The Cove
13 & 14 Dec; 3pm, 5pm & 7pm

4. Mofusand
📍CapitaLand Malls
Timing: 3 Sessions per day (1pm, 4pm, 7pm)
Locations:
6 Dec (Sat) : Bugis+
7 Dec (Sun) : SingPost Centre
12 Dec (Fri) : Tampines Mall
13 Dec (Sat) : Funan
14 Dec (Sun): Westgate
19 Dec (Fri) : Lot One
20 Dec (Sat) : Plaza Singapura
21 Dec (Sun): Junction 8
*Key in reward code on the CapitaStar app to redeem a meet-and-greet photo pass.

5. GOLF PLAY with SANRIO CHARACTERS
📍West Coast Plaza L1 Atrium
12 - 14 Dec; 12.30pm - 8pm
*Spend a min of $20 in a single same-day receipt at the participating mall.

6. The Candy Crew
📍VivoCity (roving)
To 21 Dec (Sat & Sun only); 3pm & 5pm

7. POKEMON
📍Suntec City, Dance Patio, Atrium (Tower 1 & 2)
22, 23, 29, 30 Nov & 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 Dec; 3pm

POKEMON DANCE PARADE
📍Suntec City, Dance Patio, Atrium (Tower 1 & 2)
22 Nov, 13 & 20 Dec; 3pm

8. Sir Little & Friends
📍The Seletar Mall
7 & 20 Dec; 3pm & 6pm

9. Santa & Gingerbread Man
📍NEX L1
13, 14, 20 & 21 Dec, 5pm-5.30pm

10. Santa & Friends
📍Pasir Ris Mall
12-14, 19-21 & 24-25 Dec
3pm-4pm & 7pm-8pm

(CON’T IN COMMENTS BELOW)

16/11/2025

I visited all 7 ‘snow’ spots in Singapore this Christmas… so you don’t have to.

Ranking them so you know where to go. And yes, all of them are FREE to enjoy!

7. Changi Festive Village
📍Changi Airport T3 Departure Hall
🗓️Til 4 Jan
Timings:
Mon-Thur: 7.30pm & 8.30pm
Fri-Sun: 7.30pm; 8.30pm & 9.30pm

6. Let It Snow!
📍Jewel Changi, Forest Valley
🗓️Til 4 Jan
Timings:
Mon-Thur: 7.35pm, 8.05pm & 9.05pm
Fri-Sun (including PH eve & PH): 7.35pm, 8.05pm, 9.05pm & 10.05pm

5. Snowfall Show
📍Suntec City, Suntec Plaza
🗓️Til 25 Dec
Timings:
Every Fri & Sat: 7.30pm, 8.30pm & 9.30pm
Every Sun, & Christmas Eve and Day: 7.30pm & 8.30pm

4. Snowfall Spectacle
📍CHIJMES, Mini Lawn
🗓️Til 31 Dec
Timings: 7pm-9pm (30min interval)

3. Great Christmas Village
📍 Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza
🗓️Til 1 Jan
Timings: 8pm & 9pm

2. Christmas Candyland
📍 VivoCity, Outdoor Plaza L1
🗓️Til 28 Dec
Timings: Tue-Sun: 7.30pm & 8.30pm

1. Snow Splendours
📍 Tanglin Mall, L1 Outdoor Foyer
🗓️Til 1 Jan
Timings: Tue-Sun: 7.30pm & 8.30pm
Weekdays: 7.30pm-7.45pm (Avalanche Foam) | 7.45pm-8pm (Snow)
Weekends & PH: 7.30pm-7.45pm & 8.30pm-8.45pm (Avalanche Foam) | 7.45pm-8pm & 8.45pm-9pm (Snow)

P.S. There’re other ‘snow’/bubble shows happening later in Nov and Dec too:

Care Bears-themed Bubble Shower
📍Marina Square
🗓️ From 22 Nov, Timings TBC

Snow Play Show
📍The Woodleigh Mall, L1 Entrance
🗓️ 1-31 Dec, 7.30pm-7.50pm

Frosty Bubble Show
📍Pasir Ris Mall
🗓️20 & 24 Dec, 4pm

15/11/2025

Step aside, hunger cos Miku’s in the house!

NISSIN Cup Noodles teams up with Hatsune Miku for the first time ever, and the pop-up is a full-on arcade wonderland.

Think games, exclusive merch, photo ops and FREEBIES! Also, spend $10 on Nissin Cup Noodles products at participating Supermarkets and Convenience Stores to redeem one Giant Gachapon spin for sure-win merch! Just bring your physical receipt to any roadshow location.

Cup Noodles x Miku Arcade Pop-Up locations:
Bugis Junction (L1 Hylam St): 10 - 16 Nov 2025
Bedok Mall (B2 Event Space): 19 - 25 Nov 2025
Westgate (L2 Main Atrium): 29 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Junction 8 (L2 Main Atrium): 5 - 11 Jan 2026

You don’t need to be perfect to start over.Just two slightly worn-out parents, who survived school runs, teenage moods, ...
12/11/2025

You don’t need to be perfect to start over.

Just two slightly worn-out parents, who survived school runs, teenage moods, and years of “What’s for dinner?”, and who are now trying to remember how to go on dates again.

The mirror’s curved, the lighting’s bad, the angles aren’t kind… but the reflection? Somehow, it’s real.

Parents still in the chaos: hang in there but don’t forget to show up for one another. Because one day, when the kids have flown from the nest, all you’ve got left is each other… like it or not 😆

10/11/2025

FIRST LOOK at Sentosa transformed into the Land of Oz... before Wicked: For Good hits cinemas!

Step into a magical world of glowing lights, giant installations, and photo-worthy moments at every turn.

All FREE (except USS admission), totally magical, and perfect for a leisurely stroll with the family — or a quick escape from the chaos of everyday life 😏

📅 Now to 4 Jan 2026
📍 From Sensoryscape to Resorts World Sentosa
*Universal Studios Singapore ticketed admission applies

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