On 10 May 2026, Mum’s Day Out returned to One Punggol for a morning of family celebration, community spirit, and heartfelt tributes to mothers across Singapore. Held from 8am to 1pm at Level 1 Celebration Square and The Plaza, the event brought together families from across the Punggol community to mark Mother’s Day in a meaningful way.

The event was jointly organised by MUMs for Life, DADs for Life, Centre for Fathering, the People’s Association and Punggol GRC, in partnership with Families for Life and in support of National Family Festival 2026. Guest-of-Honour Dr Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State for Education and Sustainability and the Environment, and Advisor to Punggol GRC Grassroots Organisations, attended the event.

Mother’s Day Art Competition and Exhibition

This year’s Mother’s Day Art Competition, themed “Memories with Mum”, drew over 800 submissions from schools and the community. Children across three age categories — Preschool (Ages 4 to 6), Lower Primary (Ages 7 to 9), and Upper Primary (Ages 10 to 12) — gave expression to their love for their mothers through art.

A panel of judges evaluated entries on creativity, originality, clarity of theme, and artistic technique. Judges included Ms Joyce Tan from Chick-fil-A, Ms Titiek Rohani, Co-Founder of Ibu Sepanjang Hayat, and Ms Amelia Ang, Chairperson of One Punggol CC’s Women’s Executive Committee.

For the first time, public voting was introduced as part of the judging process. Voting ran from 18 to 26 April 2026 via PollUnit, attracting over 10,300 votes from members of the public. Public votes accounted for 50 per cent of the overall evaluation. Shortlisted artworks were displayed at the Mother’s Day Art Exhibition during the event, giving visitors a window into the memories children hold most dear.

Deputy Prime Minister Mr Gan Kim Yong, Advisor to Punggol GRC Grassroots Organisations, presented prizes to the winners.

Dr Xander Ong, Chief Executive Officer of Centre for Fathering, reflected on what the competition revealed: “Our mothers love sacrificially, often in ways we only recognise looking back. Through this year’s theme, children have captured what their mothers mean to them, and the everyday moments they treasure most. These artworks remind us that love and belonging take root in the simplest of shared experiences, when parents are truly present.”

Dr Janil Puthucheary added: “Events like Mum’s Day Out bring families together in meaningful ways. The art competition, in particular, gives children a voice to express their appreciation for their mothers, while strengthening the bonds that are so important in building resilient families and communities.”

Ms Amelia Ang observed: “Art has a wonderful way of revealing what is most dear to us. The works submitted this year speak to the deep bonds between mothers and their children, and a reminder of how those bonds, nurtured in everyday life, shape the communities we build together.”

A Morning of Family Fun

Beyond the art exhibition, the morning’s programme offered families a range of activities to enjoy together. These included a Mother and Child Lookalike Contest, a Creative Cheese Board Decoupage workshop, a 5km Walk with Mummies, a Yin Yoga session, and interactive booths. The programme was designed to give mothers and their families time together in a warm, community setting.