Come together with your entire family including your grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins to kick off the new year celebrations at the Families for Life Picnic at The Istana!
Spend an afternoon of family bonding and good fun, whilst enjoying the beautiful landscape surrounding The Istana grounds. Look out for the signature Families for Life Mobile Café, and a wide range of family-friendly activities and performances such as a DIY Terrarium, bouncy castles and inflatable games for the entire family. Capture family moments at the photo booth and you can bring home a 4R photo print-out as a memento!
Whether it is over home-cooked food or through heart-to-heart conversations, take this opportunity to reminisce shared moments in 2017 and make resolutions to strengthen family ties with immediate and extended members in the new year.
Programme Schedule
1.30pm - 5.00pm
Entry into The Istana for pre-registered families (Last entry is at 5pm)
- Families will present the confirmation email with the QR code at the main gate.
- All families are required to clear The Istana security clearance together as a family. Do allow time for security clearance.
- It is a 1km uphill walk from the main gate to the picnic ground. For elderly or persons who have difficulty walking, it is recommended for them to bring walking aid or come in wheelchair.
The Istana Heritage Gallery
Located just opposite The Istana, The Istana Heritage Gallery provides visitors a glimpse into The Istana’s rich history through a specially curated range of heritage displays including state artefacts, artworks and collection of state gifts received from foreign dignitaries by past and present Presidents and Prime Ministers.
Families can visit the Gallery before entering into The Istana. The gallery is open from 10.00am to 6.00pm.
2.30pm - 5.30pm
Goodie bag redemption for pre-registered families
- Last redemption at 5.30pm. There will be no collection of goodie bag after the event.
- On-site redemption is on a first-come-first-serve-basis, while stocks last on event day.
Programme Highlights:
2.30pm – 6.30pm
- President's Challenge Charity Drive
For just a minimum $10 donation, receive a limited edition Families for Life Picnic basket packed with a President Challenge pouch, a short umbrella and snacks worth over $30!
All proceeds will go towards supporting the President’s Challenge.
- DIY Terrarium Workshop (starts at 5pm)
Get together to learn how to make a terrarium and bring home your own unique creation.
- Families for Life Mobile Café
Check out the iconic red Families for Life signature mobile café to enjoy complimentary snacks and play the family games.
- Bouncy castles and inflatable games
Kids and adults will have a blast playing the bouncy castles and inflatable games!
- Photo Booth
Take a family portrait with the beautiful lush greenery at The Istana and get an instant photo at the event.
Register now as a family and receive a goodie bag, which includes a picnic mat, frisbee fan, activity guide, an umbrella and a DIY terrarium kit.
Credit: image of Families for Life
Age
0+
Price
Free
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