20 Activities You & The Family Can Do This Raya Holiday
Published by SchoolAdvisor | Jul 23, 2014
20 Things For Families to Do This Raya Holiday
For families who are not celebrating or not making the annual exodus out of Kuala Lumpur for the holidays, the Aidilifitri holiday break serves as the perfect opportunity to drive around Kuala Lumpur sans the traffic jams or the moving mass of people you see everyday.
It is also the perfect time for families with children enjoying the summer break to enjoy in activities in which to bond family ties and relax.
Before we move onto the list of activities families can enjoy in Kuala Lumpurfor the Aidilfitri holidays, here are some tips:
1) Avoid driving out of KL; the roads are chocked with traffic heading back for the holidays.
2) It would be best to check the weather conditions as the heat wave and haze are making a comeback in a very bad way.
3) Ensure that the house is secured and properly locked. Burglaries and house break-in’s happen significantly more during the holiday period.
4) You are not the only family that is planning to go out, book and reserve tickets early to avoid being disappointed.
1) Book Hunting At The KL Bookfest 2014
Location: Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur
Fees: RM 2.50. Admission is free for children 18 and below and senior citizens 60 years old above
Opening Hours: 10.00am to 10.00pm, 26th July to 4th August 2014
Contact: +603-91796333
With more than 600 exhibition booths with publishers from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, The United States, Canada, Malaysia and much more, the Kuala Lumpur Bookfest this 26th of August at KLCC coincides with the 90th anniversary of POPULAR Malaysia, the book publishers.
The event will also have “meet the authors sessions” along with fun filled games, quiz and activities for children and the rest of the family.
2) Family Picnic at Desa Parkcity
Location: Desapark City, Kuala Lumpur
A beautiful lake that surrounds the park is ideal for a picnic. Situated near the International School@Park City, the park also offers jogging facilities and families can indulge in recreational activities such as kite flying at the park.
3) A Visit To The Korea Day Exhibition
Location: Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur
Fees: Free
Opening Hours: 10.00am to 10.00pm. 24th July to 26th July 2014
Contact: +603-62032834
The Korea Day exhibition aims to bring about a slice of Korea to Malaysians at the Mid Valley Convention Center starting from the 24th of August 2014.
The exhibition which is hosted by the Korean Society of Malaysia will include a traditional Korean food exhibition which showcases Korea food and tea products along with Korean Brands in the food industry. There will also be traditional Korean performances alongside modern Korea Pop performances which highlights the very best of old and new Korea.
4) The Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Announced by the National Space Agency (ANGKASA), Malaysians will be able to enjoy a spectacular meteor shower this 28th of July 2014.
The annual meteor shower which happens during the end of July to August will coincide with the phases of a new moon which guarantees a perfect setting for families to enjoy a lovely night out under the stars.
5) Climbing Bars At The Jungle Gym
Location: Bangsar Shopping Center, Bangsar
Fees: RM 20.00 to RM 58.00
Opening Hours: 10.00am to 9.00pm
Contact: +60 3-22822643
Modeled after the natural surroundings of a jungle, Jungle Gym offers an indoor amusement arena that has a natural vibe in which children can enjoy a plethora of games that includes ball polls and air guns.
Jungle Gym also has roller skating for children done in a safe environment which provides children a fun and healthy activity to do.
6) A Date With Birds
Location: Jalan Cenderawasih, Kuala Lumpur
Fees: RM 25.00 to RM 48.00m (Adults), RM 12.00 to RM 38.00 (Children)
Opening Hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Contact: +603 -22721010
A bird sanctuary amid the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur, the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is home to 20% of the world’s bird species that roam freely in 3 out the 4 zones at the park.
7) Kite Flying At Kepong Metropolitan Park
Location: Kepong
A former tin mine that now serves as a lake, Kepong Metropolitan Park offers the perfect avenue for families to try kite flying . The park also offers facilities for aa variety of activities such as jogging and cycling.
8) Painting At The Art Studio@Kuala Lumpur
Location: Publika, Mont Kiara
Fees: RM 480.00 for 12 hours (Adults), RM 300.00 to RM 400.00 for 4 hours (Children)
Opening Hours: 10.00am to 10.00pm
Contact: +603-62113840
Located at Publika, Mont Kiara, the Studio provides children and adults alike the opportunity to enjoy painting in a calm and serene environment.
9) A Family Movie Night
With over 22 cinemas located within Kuala Lumpur alone, the holiday would be the perfect time for the entire family to catch up with the latest movies that are out this summer.
10) Riding Dinosaurs at Discoveria’s Dinosovery
Location: Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur
Fees: RM 25.00 (Adults), RM 35.00 (Children)
Opening Hours: 10.00am to 11.00pm
Contact: +603-21817218
With an exciting and engaging educational exhibition of pre-historic dinosaurs that is a guaranteed fun adventure for the entire family, Dinoscovery at Avenue K includes activities such as a fossil excavation along other educational fun learning experience for the family to enjoy.
11) Climbing Up Camp Five
Location: 1Utama Shopping Center
Fees: RM 30.00 (Adults) and RM 20.00 to RM 12.00 (Children), children under 8 years old get free admission. Admission does not cover gear rental
Opening Hours: 10.00am to 8.00pm
Contact: +603-77260410
A physically fun and enjoyable activity, Camp Five Climbing Gym provides families an avenue to enjoy rock climbing within a safe and supervised environment.
Located at the 1Utama Shopping Center, Camp Five features state of the art climbing facilities with the safety in mind along with a 270 degree panoramic view of the city surroundings.
12) Fighting Fires At Kidzania
Location: The Curve, Mutiara Damansara
Fees: RM 35.00 to RM 75.00 (Children), RM 30.00 to RM 35.00 (Adults)
Opening Hours: 10.00am to 4.00pm (26th to 27th July) 10.00am to 9.00pm (28th July), closed on 28th July
Contact: 1300-88-5439
Located at the Curve, Mutiara Damansara, children at Kidzania pick a profession that ranges from a TV Newscaster to Firefighters and live out their fantasy in a multitude of attractions that includes an arts studio and an airport ticketing office.
13) Swim With The Sharks At Aquaria KLCC
Location: Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur
Fees: RM 38.00 to RM 50.00 (Adults), RM 28.00 to RM 40.00 (Children)
Opening Hours:10.30am to 8.00pm
Contact: +603-23331975
Located beneath the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Aquaria provide families the unique opportunity to experience a showcase of wonderful aquatic marine life from the large Amazonian Silver Arowana of the Amazon River to White Tip Reef Sharks of the Pacific Ocean.
Visitors can enjoy a wonderful day at Aquaria from feeding the fishes to swimming with sharks.
14) A Day Out At The Zoo
Location: Zoo Negara, Ampang
Fees: RM 30.00 to RM 50.00 (Adults), RM 10.00 to RM 25.00 (children), RM 15.00 (Senior Citizens)
Opening Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Contact: +603-41083422
Covering 110 acres of space, Zoo Negara has over 478 different species of animals that are kept in a spacious exhibit that mimics the natural landscape of the animal’s natural habitat.
The latest attraction of the two Panda’s flown from China is a must see, along with the animal show that features Sea Lions and Macaws.
15) Biking up Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Location: Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Bukit Kiara offers 15km of trails for the avid cyclist amid a lush and green environment.
While parts of it have already made way for urban development and the construction of the Penchala Link, Bukit Kiara has still much to offer.
16) Watch The Sunrise On Top Of Broga Hill
Location: Broga Hill, Selangor
Named after a mythical creature that dwells around the forest area, Broga hill sits on the edge of the Titiwangsa range at a height of 400 meters.
Broga hill offers visitors a great view of the surrounding area especially for the sunrise. The hill is popular among city dwellers who want to get away from the concrete jungle. While it is a generally easy hike up, families should take precaution as the hike up maybe slippery.
17) Stay For The Sunset At Pantai Kelanang
Location: Pantai Kelanang, Banting
A series of beaches along a 3 kilometer strip, Pantai Kelanang which borders Pantai Morib on one end and a fisherman’s village on the other offers a tranquil and serene place for visitors to enjoy.
Pantai Kelanang is a secluded and peaceful beach that has few visitors, families can enjoy walks around the beach and stone embankments and the pockets of mangrove tress that dot the coast line.
18) Trinket Hunting At Pasar Seni
Location: Pasar Seni, Kuala Lumpur
Fees: Rm 2.00 (Parking Ticket per Hour)
Opening Hours: 10.00am to 10.00pm
Contact: 1300-22-8688
A hive of activity during it’s heyday at the end of the last century, Pasar Seni or what is formerly the Central Market of Kuala Lumpur is now a sanctuary for art lovers and souvenir hunters in the city.
From rows of shops offering trinkets and beautiful souvenirs and clothing to the annex art gallery of the market, Pasar Seni offers families the opportunity to explore a part of old Kuala Lumpur.
19) Making New Friends At The Farm In The City
Location: Bandar Sri Permai, Seri Kembangan
Fees: RM 25.00 to RM 35.00 (Children), RM 30.00 to RM 45.00 (Adults)
Opening Hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Contact: +603-89413099
A city farm located at Bandar Sri Permai, FITC provides visitors the opportunity to get close with animals in a no cage farm.
With a wide range of species at the farm, families would get to enjoy a great day out at the farm with animals.
20) Galactic Showdown At GalacticLaser
Location: Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur & Sunway Pyramid, Subang Jaya
Fees: RM 25.00 to RM 50.00
Opening Hours: 10.00am to Midnight
Contact: +603-5638 8833 (Sunway Pyramid), +603-2283 2999 (Mid Valley)
With one branch each at Mid Valley Megamall and Sunway Pyramid, Galactic Laser provided a fun filled activity combining laser and electronic gaming technology.
Families can enjoy laser tag in the safe and secure confines of Galactic Laser with games ranging from “defending the flag” to a free for all shootout!
