Activity Guide

Things to do for free this weekend in Klang Valley

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Nov 11, 2016

Introduce your kids to exciting and fun activities that make learning fun – you might enjoy these out-of-classroom activities, too!

1. Barter Market and Recycle Activities

Location: Sunwaymas Field (Near Aman Suria)When: 13th November (Sunday), 9.30am to 12pm

Why keep it when you don’t use it? This is BarterIt’s simple philosophy that encourages members to engage with each other through bartering and recycling. Simply bring along your unused or unwanted items to be exchanged with others. Please be mindful that BarterIt has a strict no cash policy. Concurrently, there will be a recycling project by Kenchana Earth Project. Just bring along your recyclable items such as glass bottles, magazines, books, paper and plastic and help do your part for beloved Mother Earth.

2. The Great Britain Festival

Location: Avenue KWhen: 12th and 13th November (Saturday & Sunday) from 8amBe sure to head on over to Avenue K for The Great British Festival, which offers an array of activities from November 1 to 14, including a pop-up British bookstore in which you can browse and shop exclusive British titles and participate in book-signings and talks by world renowned fashion designer; Zandra Rhodes! There will also be a BBC showcase where you can discover award-winning British dramas and documentaries.

3. Play with Silverleaf Macaques at Bukit Melawati

One of the best things about living in Malaysia is that we do not have to venture far to get a feel of wildlife. Located just 30 minutes away from the KL city centre, Bukit Melawati is home to a unique breed of primates dubbed silverleaf and long-tailed macaques. These gentle creatures are a vibrant shade of orange when young and gradually turn silver as they reach adulthood. Other than bringing your own fruits, you can purchase peanuts from vendors close by to feed the monkeys.

4. Hiking at Bukit Putih

If you have never been hiking with your kids before maybe now is the time to do so! Bukit Putih (also hilariously known as Bukit Apek) in Cheras has an accessible and scenic trail that takes two hours to summit, where you’ll find a small waterfall. Despite its proximity to urban areas, Bukit Putih has a surprising number of wildlife living here, including birds, monkeys and squirrels.