Five fun things to do with your family this Jubilee weekend

You will be spoilt for choice this Golden Jubilee weekend, thanks to the wide variety of family events and activities on offer, such as exhibitions and carnivals.

Here are five things you and your family could do.

MUSEUM HOP

The National Heritage Board will be providing free admission to all their museums and institutions.

You can view Singapore's rich history through the various exhibitions at the museums and take part in a wide variety of family-related activities.

Movie screenings, arts and craft activities for families and cultural performances are just some of the highlights available.

What: National Heritage Board Jubilee Weekend Programmes

Where: All National Heritage Board museums and institutions, including the National Museum, Asian Civilisations Museum, Peranakan Museum and Philatelic Museum.

When: Today to Aug 10

Admission: Free

Info: www.nhb.gov.sg

TOUR THE ESPLANADE CONCERT HALL

On this rare occasion, the Esplanade will open the doors of its concert hall to everyone for a day.

Go and see Singapore's largest pipe organ (right) and experience one of the "world's 15 most beautiful concert halls" as listed by CNN news.

There will also be many one-hour demonstrations and music performances in the area.

What: Concert Hall Open House, hosted by R. Chandran and Amy Cheng

Where: The Esplanade Concert Hall

When: At 1pm, 3pm, 6.15pm and 8.15pm tomorrow

Admission: Free

Info: www.esplanade.com/nationalday

BASK IN NATURE

Watch with the whole family local folklore come to life at the Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome.

Designed by award-winning Singaporean landscape architect, Damian Tang, 10 local myths will be brought to life through the use of orchids and other flowers in a floral display called "From Tales to Legends: Discover Singapore Stories". You can also watch light shows at the Supertrees in the evenings.

Or head down to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, our new Unesco World Heritage Site, to join its Jubilee Weekend celebrations, which include a three-day carnival and a series of performances.

What: From Tales to Legends: Discover Singapore Stories and Singapore Botanic Gardens' Jubilee Weekend

Where: Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome and Singapore Botanic Gardens

When: Today to Aug 9

Admission: 50 per cent discount for Singaporeans on admissions to the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest, with free entry for Singaporean seniors aged 60 and above. Accompanying caregivers can also enjoy a 50 per cent discount to the two conservatories.

Free admission to the Botanic Gardens

Info: www.gardensbythebay.com.sg and www.sbg.org.sg

GET ACTIVE

The Singapore Sports Hub will host a carnival at the OCBC Square where you can enjoy a variety of exciting activities for all age groups.

Let your children enjoy themselves at the kids' play zones as you take part in mass workouts or even unorthodox sports like human bowling and human futsal.

You can also attend "learn-to-play" activities that teach people who are new to certain sports.

And also watch the National Day Parade from the Padang, aired live at the Sports Hub.

Food and beverage concessions is available at the Kallang Wave Mall.

What: SG50 Carnival

Where: Singapore Sports Hub

When: Tomorrow and Sunday, 9am to 9pm

Admission: Free

Info: www.sportshub.com.sg

CELEBRATE IN THE HEARTLANDS

Before celebrating in the city, why not celebrate in the morning with your neighbourhood - at the National Day Observance Ceremonies organised by the People's Association islandwide.

You can re-live our nation's moment of independence in 1965, as you listen to a recording of founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's reading of the Proclamation of Independence.

You can also sing the National Anthem and recite the pledge as One Singapore.

There will also be stage performances and games and food stalls in the heart of different residential areas.

What: National Day Observance Ceremonies

Where: Various places, so please go to www.pa.gov.sg to check on the location nearest your home.

When: Various timings, but the Proclamation of Independence starts at 9am

Admission: Free