STEAM Festival by UNTAME

Herbal Tales – Open secret drawers to sniff and explore herbs and spices from long ago and today! Discover how these powerful plants were used to flavour food, heal the sick, and even tell stories across generations. Which ones do you recognise? 

Wind Catchers – Parachutes are amazing inventions that help people float down safely from the sky. But how do parachute makers know which materials work best over time? Craft your own parachutes and test them out in the wind tunnel. 

Time Traveller’s Pantry – Uncover the secrets of keeping food fresh before refrigerators! From salting to fermentation, explore the clever ways people preserved their meals in the past−and compare how we do it today. 

Ready, Set, Sail! – Launch a handcrafted boat to see how people once sailed the seas and take the wheel of a speedy motorboat to feel the power of modern technology. Explore how boats—and the way we travel—have changed through time. 

Hello, Hello! – Create your own cup phone and discover how people stayed connected before cell phones and texting! Test how sound travels through string and uncover the science of vibrations.  

The Rex Factory – Buy and customize your very own Rex plushie to take home as a souvenir! Limited stock available – don’t miss out! 

National Library Board – Redeem exciting science activity sheets at NLB’s Booth designed especially for preschoolers and take part in the fun Book Buddy quiz! The NLB nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through its network of 28 libraries, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore. 

Lunchtime Art Cart by National Gallery Singapore – Learn about pioneer Singaporean photographer, Yip Cheong Fun at the Lunchtime art cart! Featuring a striking photograph of the same name, this mobile station contains an introduction to vintage cameras and showcases how a scene can be transformed with mirrors. 

Secret Messages: Then & Tech by KidsSTOP™

📆 18, 22, 24, 26 & 30 Nov 

🕑10AM - 11AM, 12.30PM - 1.30PM & 3PM – 4PM 

📍Nature 

Send a secret message to someone special! Discover how people used invisible ink in the past and how we protect messages today with digital tools. 

 

Water Through Time by KidsSTOP™

📆19, 23, 25 & 29 Nov

🕑10AM - 11AM, 12.30PM - 1.30PM & 3PM – 4PM 

📍Built Environment 

From hard work using wells and hand pumps to the ease of modern taps, come join us to experience how people got water in the past and how it has changed over time. 

 

From Barter to Bucks by KidsSTOP™

📆 20, 21, 27 & 28 Nov

🕑11AM, 2PM & 4.30PM (30 mins per session) 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 30 pax per session 

📍Supermarket 

Step into our KidsSTOP™ mini mart where children become little shoppers and traders! Learn what Barter trading is all about and understand the history and significance of money in present times! 

Builder’s Quest: Adventures in Motion by KidsSTOP™ & LEGO

📆 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30 Nov

🕑10.30AM – 11.30AM, 1PM – 2PM, 3.30PM – 4.30PM

📍Blue Foam Area 

 

Builder’s Quest: Adventures in Motion by KidsSTOP™ & LEGO

📆 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30 Nov

🕑10.30AM – 11.30AM, 1PM – 2PM, 3.30PM – 4.30PM

📍Blue Foam Area 

Get ready to build, imagine and move! Using LEGO® DUPLO® bricks, children will design creative transport solutions to complete fun, wacky challenges. Guided by facilitators, they will tinker, solve problems, and proudly showcase their creations.  

Soaring Knights: Paper Jet Crafting by Singapore Air Force Museum

📆 18 – 28 Nov 

📍Blue Foam Area 

Join the fun and take flight with our Black Knights! Check out some of the fighter jet models that have been used as former Black Knights over theyears. Then, learn how to fold and assemble your very own paper jet in this fun hands-on craft activity, and see how far it can soar. Each young aviatorwill get to bring home their mini fighter jet as a proud keepsake! 

Time Travel Money Quest by SpedGrow

📆 22 & 25 Nov 

📍Blue Foam Area 

Children will step into a “time portal” and experience how people paid in different eras. They will spin a wheel to land in one of four eras — Barter, Coins, Notes, or Card — then dig for tokens and pay using the correct method for their era. The activity combines sensory play, decision-making, and imaginative storytelling to introduce financial literacy in an age-appropriate and interactive way.

Kiddie Rave Party by KidsSTOP™ Parents Pod Network

📆 22 Nov 

🕑10.30AM – 11.30AM

📍Train station

Start the year-end holidays with a bang! Step into a rave wonderland where little ones can groove and move to child-friendly beats. With dazzling lights and fun dance moves, this party is sure to be filled with pure energy and joy!  Subscribe to the Parents Pod Mailing List/Telegram to enjoy this experience.

Retreat Lounge by KidsSTOP™ Parents Pod Network 

📆 22 Nov

🕑1PM – 5PM 

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️For Parents and Guardians

📍Train Station 

Take a well-deserved break while the kids explore! In this cozy, adults-only space, you can design colourful pixel-bead photo frames, craftdelightful accessory pals, and enjoy refreshing DIY drinks. Unwind, recharge, and connect with fellow grown-ups in the very first Parents Podlounge—curated just for parents and guardians. Subscribe to the Parents Pod Mailing List/Telegram to enjoy this experience. 

Sea Tales from Singapore Shores by Dr. Neo Mei Lin

📆 23 & 25 Nov  

🕑11.30AM – 12PM

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 30 pax per session; For ages 4 – 8 with Adults

📍Train Station 

From a small fishing village, Singapore grew into a thriving port because of its strategic location and its natural harbour. These rich coastal waters are also teeming with a myriad of marine life, which both captivated and frightened the local populace. Join Dr. Neo Mei Lin, a home-grown marine biologist and science communicator as she regales in unique sea tales from Singapore to connect the audience to the oceans around our island nation!

Deep Sea Legends – Myth or Fact? by Dr. Neo Mei Lin

📆 23 & 25 Nov

🕑1PM – 1.30PM

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 30 pax per session; For ages 4 – 8 with Adults

📍Train Station 

Across cultures and through time, sailors passed down stories and legends to navigate the dangers and uncertainties of seafaring life. Do sea dragons exist? Can the vampire squid suck blood? Are mermaids real? Join Dr. Neo Mei Lin, a home-grown marine biologist and science communicator to uncover the myths and facts surrounding these enigmatic sea creatures!

Time Travel Drama Zone by Singapore Repertory Theatre

📆 28 – 29 Nov 

📍Blue Foam Area 

Blast through the past and zip into the future with our interactive drama games. Act, laugh, imagine and play your way through centuries, in minutes!

 

Step into STEAM Land by Singapore Repertory Theatre

📆 29 Nov 

🕑10.30AM, 11AM, 1PM, 1.30PM, 3.30PM and 4PM (20 mins per session)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 30 pax per session; For ages 3 – 6 with Adults

📍Blue Foam Area 

Join the workshop for an unforgettable journey where stories & facts come to life through imagination, movement, and play. Led by a dynamic Teaching Artist, the interactive storytelling workshop invites families to bring stories to life, discover storytelling magic at home, and ways to build language, confidence, communication and emotional skills in a playful and engaging manner.

Five Stones: Treasures from the Past by Families for Life

📆 29 Nov

📍Blue Foam Area 

Take part in a friendly Five Stones match with your family and friends! Uncover hidden talents, share techniques across generations and create lasting memories together.

Pack it Right! by Children’s Museum Singapore

📆 30 Nov

📍Blue Foam Area 

Discover the world of food heritage and sustainable food packaging through engaging hands-on activities by Children’s Museum Singapore.

Join us at STEAM Festival this year end!

General Admission

​	Category​	Adult​	Child ​
Singaporean/PR​	Peak ​ (22 – 30 Nov) ​	$5​	$10​
	Non-Peak​ (18 – 21 Nov) ​	$2​	$5​
Standard​	Peak​ (22 – 30 Nov) ​	$13​	$23​
	Non-Peak​ (18 – 21 Nov) ​	$10​	$20

Important Notes: ​

• Admission to KidsSTOP™ requires a child accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age. ​
• Strictly no admittance to KidsSTOP™ for adults unaccompanied by a child. ​
• Admission is complimentary for children below 18 months. ​
• Children 19 months – 8 years old will require a child ticket to enter KidsSTOP™. ​
• KidsSTOP™ Annual Pass holders will continue enjoying their regular admission into KidsSTOP™ during event period (18 – 30 Nov 2025).
• Patrons are required to follow all house rules and regulations set out by KidsSTOP™. ​
• For group bookings (min. 20 pax), please reach out to kidsstop@science.edu.sg. 

Join us at STEAM Festival with your students this year end!

📆 Valid for Weekdays only​

General Admission​	Child​	Teacher​	Adult​
Local Preschool​	$2​	$2​	$2​
International Preschool​	$12​	$2​	$10

Minimum booking: 20 children (above 18 months old) ​

(For Local Schools) Complimentary 1 adult ticket for every 10 student tickets purchased.​

(For International Schools) Complimentary 1 teacher ticket for every 10 student tickets purchased. ​

Important Notes: ​

• Ticket prices are valid for bookings by preschools only. ​
• For group book enquire contact  kidsstop_progs@science.edu.sg​
  
• Admission to KidsSTOP™ requires a child accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age. ​
• Strictly no admittance to KidsSTOP™ for adults unaccompanied by a child. ​
• Children 19 months – 8 years old will require a child ticket to enter STEAM Festival. ​
• Patrons are required to follow all house rules and regulations set out by KidsSTOP™. ​
• More terms and conditions for preschool group bookings applies.

STEAM Festival is an annual festival by KidsSTOP™ that promotes an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) amongst preschoolers. Featuring a different theme each year, the festival uncovers simple science concepts to help young ones better understand the hows and whys of everyday occurences. 

 

Through immersive, interactive, and playful formats, STEAM Festival hopes to be a platform where children can develop their creativity, confidence, critical thinking skills and most importantly – a sense of curiosity for the world. 

 

STEAM Festival is one of the highlight events of UNTAME, Science Centre Singapore's wider initiative to spotlight and celebrate the power of STEM. 

 

Check out highlights from our past editions below! 

 

STEAM Festival 2024: The Secret Life of Rex

 

An adventure into The Secret Life of Rex to uncover the science behind over five senses, sleep, and the curious realm of dreams through mind-boggling optical illusions, interactive exhibits, DIY activities and family workshops.