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Post Category - What's OnWhat's On - Post Category - Things to Do With KidsThings to Do With KidsWhat’s on this weekend? Check out our weekend planner for where to go this weekend, plus don’t miss these fun free weekend events for kids in Singapore.
Looking for free things to do this weekend with the kids? We’ve got your back. There are also plenty of kids’ events and fun things to do with kids this weekend! The inaugural World Christmas Market Singapore opens, and there are two immersive art exhibits taking place. Bring the kids to meet Bluey at Singapore Comic Con 2024 and get your gifts wrapped with the Singapore Red Cross! Head to the Singapore EXPO for a massive cat festival and check out the festive markets happening at Sentosa. There are also plenty of Christmas events and snowfall sessions taking place till the end of the year.
You won’t have to wonder where to take the kids this weekend. Read on for our weekly roundup of weekend events and activities, and what’s on in Singapore. There are free events this weekend and plenty of new things to do with the kids!
Disclaimer: These are external events not owned or managed by Sassy Mama. Always check with the organiser for changes or cancellations before heading over.
Best things to do and where to go this weekend with kids in Singapore:
1. The first-ever World Christmas Market Singapore (FREE!)
The inaugural World Christmas Market takes over The Promontory at Marina Bay! There’s a tonne of things for families to do while enjoying the live Christmas carolling, snowy decor and Christmas lights. Fair warning: it’ll be hard to peel the kiddos away from Saint Nicholas’ Village which will have pantomimes, workshops and even a bouncy castle to keep the young ones entertained. More info here.
Deets: 5 – 25 December, Friday – Sunday 4pm – 11pm; Monday – Thursday 5pm – 11pm, The Promontory at Marina Bay
Read more: Best Christmas Events In Singapore
2. Christmas Train Show at Flower Dome, GBTB
Get a taste of New York City when you visit the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay this weekend! Bring the kiddos to see model trains chugging through the vibrant flower displays and snap pics with replicas of the Statue of Liberty, Grand Central Terminal and the Empire State Building. Tickets to the Flower Dome cost $12/adult and $8/concession, and it comes with complimentary entry to The Impressions of Monet: The Experience! More info here.
Deets: Now till 5 Jan 2025, 9am – 9pm, Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
3. Meet Bluey at Singapore Comic Con 2024
P.S.A. There’s a real-life Bluey obstacle course (from the Bluey episode “Obstacle Course”) at Singapore Comic Con 2024! There’ll also be plenty for Bluey fans to enjoy, including a photo booth, a photo-taking session with Bluey mascots, a Bluey stage performance and even a Bluey Silent Disco! Tickets to the Singapore Comic Con cost from $38 and kids under the age of 8 enter for free. Find out more about Singapore Comic Con here.
Deets: 7 – 8 December, 10am – 8pm, Sands Expo & Convention Centre (Level 1 & Basement 2)
4. Cat carnival at the Singapore Cat Festival
Cat lovers, listen up! The Singapore Cat Festival is back for its fourth edition, and it’s bringing the local cat community together once again. A must-visit is The Carnival of Cats with 13 cat-themed game booths. There’s also a free cat microchipping booth and cat adoption drive, if you’re looking to adopt a cat. Check out a Catnival Show and pick up tonnes of goodies for your feline furkids at the bazaar. They’re also giving out 1,500 goodie bags each day! Tickets cost $6 per day and $10 for two days (kids under 12 enter free with an adult) and you can get tickets here.
Deets: 7 – 8 December, 10am – 8pm, Singapore Expo Hall 6A
5. Festive markets at Sentosa (FREE!)
There’s not just one, but TWO festive markets taking place at Sentosa this weekend where you can get all your Christmas gift shopping done! Over at the Sentosa Festive Market on Palawan Beach, you can expect the usual goodies: art finds, kid-friendly activities, live DJ tunes and more! At the Sentosa Festive Fair at W Hotel, there’s going to be everything from kids’ fashion to homeware, jewellery, kids’ entertainment and more!
Sentosa Festive Market Deets: 7 – 8 December, 4pm – 9pm, Palawan Beach Walk
Sentosa Festive Fair Deets: 8 December, 10am – 5pm, Great Room, W Hotel
Read more: Best Christmas Markets In Singapore
6. Larger-than-life installations at Resorts World Sentosa (FREE!)
Update: The opening of a Big, Big World Sentosa has been postponed to 12 December 2024. Stay tuned for more details.
Resorts World Sentosa’s Christmas Carnival kicks off this week on 9 December! Not only does this free Christmas event come with carnival games, carolling and snowfall (from 12 Dec), but there are also larger-than-life installations at Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa Sensoryscape and Palawan Beach. Look out for four themed zones: England, France, Germany and Japan for more photo-worthy installations such as a hot air balloon and giant cuckoo clock. More details here.
Deets: 9 Dec 2024 – 16 Feb 2025, Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa Sensoryscape & Palawan Beach
Read more: Best Christmas Events With Carnivals, Workshops, Carolling & More
7. Festive storytelling at Gateway Kids Club (FREE!)
Did you know that there are free kids’ storytelling sessions every Saturday at the Gateway Theatre? Gateway Kids Club offers a different theme each month, and December’s all about the gift of kindness, friendship and love in the festive season. There’ll also be a scavenger hunt and activities where kids get special gifts to bring home! See the full programme and make a booking here.
P.S. There are usually arts and crafts sessions or free play activities the kids can join after each storytelling session.
Deets: 7 Dec 10am & 11am; 14 Dec 10am & 11am; 21 Dec 10am, Gateway Theatre Dance Studio
8. $1 Gift wrapping with the Singapore Red Cross
The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has got all your gift-wrapping needs sorted! Volunteers will be stationed at selected venues throughout our little island, including selected MRT stations and malls. All you need to do is make a minimum donation of $1 to get your gifts wrapped, and proceeds will go to aid the SRC’ local humanitarian causes. There’ll also be exclusive SRC x Peanuts merch on sale! You can also donate here.
Deets: Now till 24 December, Raffles Place MRT, Woodlands MRT, Dhoby Ghaut MRT, Chinatown Point, Marina Square, West Mall, KINEX, United Square, Velocity, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Hougang Mall
9. Aussie safari at the new Surrey Hills Grocer
Surrey Hills Grocer has opened a new outlet at VivoCity, and we can bet kids will love spotting the many animals from Australia around the lush green space. Look out for animatronic kangaroos, giraffes, koalas and birds and order Western delights from their new kids’ menu. Head over on 9 and 10 November for their Grand Opening specials–we hear you can get free doughnuts and animal balloons, plus there’ll be games and a claw machine where you can win fun prizes. Head to their Instagram page for updates.
Deets: 9 – 10 December, 10am – 10pm, Surrey Hills Grocer, VivoCity
10. Gachapons for a good cause at “Malls of Love”
Head to Great World, Pasir Ris Mall, Seletar Mall and Tanglin Mall and you’ll find a special Snowman Gachapon machine as part of Allgreen Properties’ “Malls of Love” initiative. This machine allows you to make donations to help raise a target of $50,000 in support of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS). Bring the kiddos for this good cause! Get one spin for every $10 donation, and you’ll get 1,000 Great Rewards points worth $5. Rest assured that all proceeds will go to support CPAS.
Deets: Now till 15 Dec, Great World, Pasir Ris Mall, Seletar Mall & Tanglin Mall
11. Street art exhibit, The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
Since the 1990s, the name Banksy has been synonymous with street art. He’s known for his guerilla art antics (cue automatically shredding a painting as soon as it was sold for $1.4 million). At The Art of Banksy, you’ll get to see over 200 of the artist’s works including prints, sculptures, murals and more, and it’s the first time the exhibit is coming to Singapore. Tickets cost $34/adult and $23/child with bundle discounts available. Get tickets here.
Deets: 5 December onwards, 10am – last entry 8pm, 25 Scotts Road, Singapore
12. New immersive Gustav Klimt art experience
There’s a new art experience in town, and it’s drizzled in gold. ‘Gustav Klimt: Falling in Gold’ takes over the Singapore Sports Hub Library, and you can expect 360-degree projections, lots of VR and AI-powered interactive elements and most importantly, legendary artist Gustav Klimt’s most celebrated artwork. Explore seven rooms that comprise immersive projections, photo ops and more. Tickets cost from $26 per adult and $18 for kids aged 2 to 12. Family bundles are also available and you can get tickets here.
Deets: From 5 December, Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 7pm (closed on Mondays), Singapore Sports Hub Library
13. Snowfall, light installations & more at Christmas Wonderland 2024
Christmas Wonderland and its highly-anticipated light installations, entertainment, carnival and Christmas market are back at Gardens by the Bay. The magnificent Spalliera is back to illuminate the Supertree Grove with 100,000 light bulbs, as are giant light displays and the 50-metre-long Walk of Lights at Merry Lane.
There’ll be nightly foam snowfall as well as plenty of carnival games, rides and food. Look forward to Santa meet-and-greets, live performances and more! Entry is from $9/adult and $7/child. Read more here.
Deets: Now till 1 January 2025, 6.30pm – 11pm, Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay
Read more: Christmas Events In Singapore With Light & Snow Shows, Bouncy Castles And More
14. Floral Disney characters at Floral Fantasy
Singapore is definitely having Disney fever, and if you can’t get enough of your favourite childhood films and their characters, head over to Floral Fantasy at Gardens by the Bay. The Disney Garden of Wonder will feature huge topiary and floral displays of iconic Disney characters including Mickey Mouse and Friends, Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid, Toy Story and more. Tickets cost from $8/child and $12/adult. More info here.
Deets: Now till 31 March 2025, 10am – 9pm, Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay
15. Inflatable wonderland at Jumptopia Triple Adventure
45,000 square feet of gigantic inflatable bouncy castles? We’re sure the kids will sleep well after! The name Jumptopia Triple Adventure says it all: there’ll be three zones this year, featuring CoComelon, Sonic the Hedgehog and Kiztopia Friends, featuring 10 giant inflatables. There’ll be ball pits, obstacle courses, giant slides and fun characters that’ll keep the kids bouncing non-stop! Ticket prices start at $28, but early bird prices from $24.80 are available till 25 November! Get tickets here.
Deets: Now till 5 Jan 2025, 10am – 8pm, Sands Expo and Convention Hall C
16. Pop-ups, art & workshops at the Enabling Lives Festival
Enabling Lives Festival is back for its fourth edition and there’s so much happening over four days. Not only will there be accessible tours, but there’s also going to be interactive workshops such as a Christmas ornament decorating workshop with cats for company! You can also look forward to the i’mable Gift Market for Christmas gift shopping and art showcases. A registration fee applies for some activities. More info here.
Deets: 30 Nov – 3 Dec, Enabling Village and other locations for fringe activities
17. Be a wizard at Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic opens this weekend at Resorts World Sentosa! Explore 10 immersive environments from the Harry Potter universe and interact with each one with a wand. Look out for two Singapore exclusives: The Chamber of Secrets and The Trap Door. Ticket prices start from $39/child and $49/adult. Read more here and watch our Reel before heading down!
Deets: From 22 November, Forum, Level B1, Resorts World Sentosa
Read more: What’s New In November 2024
18. Beachside grills at Sentosa GrillFest
It’s hard to say no to a good BBQ party! Well, you can feast on as many grilled goodies, desserts and brews as you want at the Sentosa GrillFest, taking place over four weekends. Bring the family to Siloso Beach to go on a food crawl through four GrillFest Zones that comprise fan favourites, international delights, a Dessert Hut and Brew Island. More info here.
Deets: 6 – 8 Dec, 5pm – 10pm, Siloso Beachfront
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Stay tuned for these upcoming kids’ events and weekend things to do in Singapore! ↓
Multi-sensory installation for babies & toddlers at Esplanade (FREE!)
Who says babies and toddlers can’t appreciate the arts? If you’ve got a little one aged 3 and below, bring them over to PIP’s PLAYbox at Esplanade. Titled ‘What’s In That Cloud?’ this multi-sensory installation, created for babies and toddlers, is filled with music, movement and rhythm. The little ones will get to play with textures, sound and movement throughout the performance. Full list of dates and timings here.
Deets: 13 – 15 Dec 9.30am, 10.30am & 11.30am; 20 – 22 Dec 9.30am, 10.30am & 11.30am, PIP’s PLAYbox at Esplanade
Christmas Playdate Party with Bubstreet x Hub & Spoke
Bring your kids on an epic festive playdate with Bubstreet and Hub & Spoke. Take part in an array of fun activities while making new friends. The $18/child entry fee (adults can come free of charge) allows kids to take part in a 20-minute workshop of their choice–choose between gingerbread decorating, storytelling, music and ornament making, and a winter wonderland sensory play session.
There’ll also be craft activities including Christmas card-making and DIY wrapping paper. Kids can meet Santa, get glitter tattoos, customise their own Christmas stocking ($5) and take part in a candy cane hunt and lawn games. There’ll also be a soft play area for the tots, $3.50++ Christmas Tree soft serve ice cream and 1-for-1 cocktails for parents to enjoy. Read more here.
Use the coupon code SASSYMAMA to redeem 1-for-1 tickets. Reserve your spot here.
Deets: 15 December, 3.30pm – 5.30pm, Hub & Spoke Cafe, 60 Airport Boulevard #01-T2S-02, Singapore Changi Airport, 819643
Read more: Meet The Co-Founder Of Bubstreet, A Playdate App That Connects Parents
Halal food & flea market Twilight Flea & Feast 2024 (FREE!)
There’s a massive halal food and flea market happening this weekend in Singapore! Head over to Suntec Convention Centre for Twilight Flea & Feast 2024 for this family-friendly event. There’s a bouncy castle for kids, balloon sculpting and face-painting for the young ones. Meanwhile, parents can browse a bazaar filled with fashion, health and beauty vendors and more. There’ll also be movie screenings (we spotted Shrek and The Little Rascals!) and live music performances! Stay updated here.
Deets: 13 – 15 Dec, 12pm – 10pm, Suntec Convention Centre Halls 404, 405, 406
Christmas carnival at HomeTeamNS-JOM Balestier
Movie screenings, craft workshops, Santa meet-and-greets and family-friendly games and activities–that’s what you can expect at HomeTeamNS’ Christmas carnivals! Kicking off the celebrations is the carnival at HomeTeamNS-JOM Balestier this weekend that’s open to members ($12/pax) and non-members ($18/pax) alike. Be sure to stop by the Make A Wish booth to submit all your best Christmas wishes–it might actually come true! More info here.
Deets: 15 Dec, 3pm – 7pm, HomeTeamNS-JOM Balestier
Read more: Best Christmas Events With Carnivals, Workshops, Carolling & More
Show support at The Radiant Spectrum Christmas Concert
Christmas time is as good as any to teach your kids all about inclusivity and show your support to good causes. If doing good is on your list, bookmark The Radiant Spectrum’s annual Christmas Concert! The concert will feature 15 performers from their community, who’ll be sharing personal stories about their dreams, challenges and how they’re working to achieve those dreams. Tickets cost just $12 and you can get them here.
Deets: 14 December, 6pm, Singpost Auditorium
More great things to do and where to go this weekend with kids in Singapore!↓
Kids go-karts at KF1 Kiddy Circuit
Got a little speedster at home? Get tickets for the upcoming KF1 Kiddy Circuit taking place in November. Designed for little ones aged 9 years and below, this indoor circuit has three exciting modes: go-karting, radio-controlled cars and VR driving. Parents, don’t feel left out; you can indeed ride with your kids in tandem … if they let you!
Take note that there are height requirements and kids must be a minimum of 85cm tall. Tickets cost from $10 per ride on weekdays and $12 per ride on weekends. Get tickets here and watch our Reel here.
Read more: Where To Go-Kart In Singapore
Deets: 7 November onwards, 1pm – 9pm (Monday – Thursday); 10am – 9pm (Friday – Sunday), Singapore Expo Hall 8A
Disney Cruise Line inspired displays at Canopy Park
We’re 100% sure you’ve already heard about the Disney Cruise Line coming to Singapore in 2025. While the first Disney Adventure cruise only departs in December 2025, you can get into the mood as early as this weekend at Jewel Changi Airport’s Canopy Park. For two months, the indoor garden will be adorned with installations featuring all your favourite Disney, Pixar and Marvel characters and stories–perfect for snapping plenty of photos with the kids.
Tickets to Canopy Park cost $6 for Singapore Residents and $8 for Standard rate. Get tickets here.
Deets: 8 November 2024 – 2 January 2025, Canopy Park, Jewel Changi Airport
Read more: Disney Cruise Line 2025 Prices, Sail Dates, Activities & More
Admire the Orchard Road Christmas lights (FREE!)
The festive season is upon us! Orchard Road will be lit up this weekend, and you can bring the kids to admire the dazzling lights along the shopping district. Look out for a massive 14-metre-tall Christmas tree, tonnes of Christmas lights and two Christmas Villages. Themed ‘Christmas on a Great Street’, there’ll be rides, games and activities for the whole family, including nightly snowfall that kids will absolutely love.
Find out more about the Orchard Road Christmas Light-Up.
Deets: 9 November 2024 – 1 January 2025, Orchard Road
Read more: Christmas Events In Singapore With Light & Snow Shows, Bouncy Castles And More
Hello Kitty & Friends Carnival at Changi Airport T3 (FREE!)
Hello Kitty and Friends have taken over Changi Airport this festive season as part of the Changi Festive Village 2024! In celebration of the iconic Sanrio character’s 50th anniversary, there’s a massive Hello Kitty and Friends Carnival at Terminal 3, plus the Cosmic HydroPark inflatable waterpark. Bring the kids to enjoy plenty of Sanrio-themed carnival rides, games, meet-and-greets and foam snowfalls.
Find out more here or watch our Reel here.
Deets: Now till 16 February 2025, Changi Airport Terminal 3 departure gate & Level 1 (near McDonald’s)
Read more: Christmas Events In Singapore With Light & Snow Shows, Bouncy Castles And More
Space Station experience at Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
Ever wondered what it’s like to step into the International Space Station? Well, the closest us non-astronauts can get is at Space Explorers: THE INFINITE, and it promises to be an experience for the books. This VR experience will bring you 400 kilometres into space, allowing you to “wander” around space!
Best part is, you can bring your kiddos aged 9 and above for this unique experience. Get tickets here (from $32). Tickets also include admission to Science Centre Singapore.
Deets: 12 October onwards, Science Centre Singapore, The Annexe
All things bubbles at Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
A massive bubble ‘ocean’ and ball pit? An LED underwater world? Illusions and installations? Count us in! Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience has landed in Singapore for the first time ever, and it promises to be one for the memories. Step into a whimsical world of bubbles and explore 11 themed areas, suitable for both adults and kids. Tickets cost $21.90 per adult and $14.90 per child. Get tickets here.
Deets: 31 August onwards, Hall 8B, Singapore Expo
360-degree digital art at Monet Inside
Monet Inside gives you the chance to feel what it’s like to step inside a painting by the iconic French artist Claude Monet. Brought to you by the same team behind Van Gogh Inside: Love, Vincent, this experience comprises immersive projections of over 200 artworks. Take the time to fully absorb Monet’s most famous art pieces, including Water Lilies, Woman with a Parasol and Garden at the Sainte-Adresse. Get tickets here.
Deets: 4 October onwards, Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm (last entry), Sat 10am – 8pm (last entry), Sun 10am – 6pm (last entry), 3rd floor, No. 600 North Bridge Road, Parkview Square, Singapore 188778
LEGO sculptures & installations at Art of the Brick
A fan of LEGO? Art of the Brick will be truly inspirational, and then some. Check out over 150 works of art–all made with LEGO pieces. You’ll be able to see recreations of iconic historical art pieces, life-sized human figures, a T-Rex skeleton and so much more! Tickets are $19.90 per adult and $14.90 per child and you can purchase them here.
Deets: 31 August onwards, Hall 8B, Singapore Expo
‘The World of Studio Ghibli’ at ArtScience Museum
If you’ve ever wanted to step into a Studio Ghibli film, now’s finally the time. ‘The World of Studio Ghibli’ opens on 4 October at the ArtScience Museum. Fans and art lovers alike will get to immerse themselves in theatrical sets, activities and art installations from 11 films.
That’s right–cult favourites including ‘Spirited Away’, ‘My Neighbour Totoro’, ‘Princess Mononoke’ and more will be making an appearance. Tickets cost from $29 per adult and $24 for concession and you can get them here. Watch our video here.
Deets: 4 Oct 2024 – 2 Feb 2025, 10am – 9pm (Friday & Saturday); 10am – 7pm (Sunday to Thursday)
Visit the newly reopened Big Sister’s Island
After a three-year closure, Big Sister’s Island is now reopened! Bring the kids for a weekend of snorkelling and exploring the natural beauty of the island. There are beaches, lagoons, corals and a 230-metre forest trail that’ll make you feel like you’re nowhere near Singapore. Sister’s Island requires a 30-minute boat ride and you can get there from the Marina South Pier.
Read more about Singapore’s beaches.
Check out a water park (FREE!)
Need a cheap activity to keep the kids entertained? Head to one of the many free water playgrounds around town! From the animal-themed play space at the free rooftop water playground at Tampines 1 Mall to the ever-popular Far East Organization Children’s Garden with its multiple fountains. Read all about Singapore’s free water play areas here.
Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play (FREE!)
The National Museum of Singapore is hosting a special exhibition that takes you on a nostalgic journey through our childhood toys! Featuring over 250 local and global toys from various eras, including those from the 1950s, this exhibition invites you to relive those cherished playtime memories. Step into a world of nostalgia and explore this interactive display with the many toys that shaped our childhood. More deets here.
Deets: Until 5 January 2025, 9am – 6pm daily, National Museum of Singapore
Read more: Kid-friendly Museums & Art Exhibitions
Interactive digital experience at The Cloud Forest
Gardens by The Bay is spoiling us with their new exhibitions! Alongside the stunning Monet-themed showcase at the Flower Dome, the Cloud Forest offers an exciting new digital experience you won’t want to miss. “The Hidden Forest,” created in collaboration with Japanese company Naked Inc., presents an enchanting world of cloud forests teeming with diverse flora, fauna, and playful creatures that reside within. This immersive exhibition highlights forests worldwide, where you can meet 17 different plants and 16 animals and discover the hidden gems of these unique ecosystems! Deets here.
Deets: ongoing, 9am – 9pm daily, Cloud Forest, Gardens by The Bay
Play giant chess or lawn bowls (FREE!)
Did you know that you can hire out free Giant Chess sets from Sports Hub if you book ahead? Make it a family game. It’s brainpower, and a physical workout, as you will have to use both your hands and feet to make the chess pieces move. There are lots of other free outdoor facilities from basketball courts and beach volleyball courts, to a playground and lawn bowls, too. More info here.
Deets: Prebook chess sets ahead. Singapore Sports Museum rooftop, 6 Stadium Walk, Singapore
Go on a treasure hunt: try Geocaching! (FREE!)
Geocaching involves finding treasures (called geocaches) hidden by fellow geocachers – you find the clues to where each treasure is hidden using the GPS on your mobile phone. All you’ll need to do is download the Geocaching app (the basic access is free), look for a geocache near you and start hunting. Once you find the treasure (which is often a small waterproof container containing a piece of paper where those who found it can write their name) you rehide it in the same place and log your find on the app. Geocaching is a fun way to get the kids out in nature and exploring your neighbourhood.
Borealis Northern Lights at Supertree Grove (FREE!)
Check out the new outdoor installation at Gardens by the Bay! Borealis is a free immersive light and sound installation at Supertree Grove created by Switzerland-based artist Dan Ache. Using layers of light and cloud particles, the magical splendour of the Northern Lights is recreated. Admire the sights as a soundtrack by French composer Guillaume Desbois plays in the background. Borealis happens on Mondays and the weekend only (timing below) and is in addition to the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show, where the lights on the Supertrees dance to a changing musical soundtrack that takes place daily at 7.45pm and 8.45pm.
Deets: Borealis: Mondays, 8pm – 8.30pm; Every Sat & Sun 9pm – 9.30pm, Supertree Grove
Enjoy The Artground’s new playspace transport theme
Have you ever wondered what the vehicles of tomorrow will look like? Will we finally get those flying cars we’ve always dreamed of? The Artground launched its latest art playspace on 20 April featuring a unique transportation theme! With a vision centred around “Many Interesting Possibilities,” this innovative playspace collaborates with Pathlight School, where students express their fascination with transportation and share their imaginative visions for the future of travel. Kids visiting can experience firsthand how these imaginative ideas come to life. Do note you’ll need to pre-book a slot (walk-ins not allowed), everyone needs grip socks and the entry price for 5 pax is a refundable $15.
Deets: until 30 March 2025, Wednesdays – Sundays, Goodman Arts Centre, Block J, #01-40, 90 Goodman Road
Take the kids to West Coast Park (FREE!)
Spend a day out cycling or flying kites at West Coast Park with its eight playgrounds including the pirate ship with sand play, huge pyramid climbing structure, inclusive West Coast Park playgrounds and flying foxes. Read our full guide to West Coast Park here.
Deets: West Coast Park, West Coast Ferry Road, Singapore 126978
Read more:Best Parks in Singapore for Kids
Sentosa Sensoryscape: multi-sensory experience
This weekend, why not check Sentosa Sensoryscape – a 350-metre garden walkway that features immersive experiences at six sensory gardens to awaken all senses? The areas are the Lookout Loop, Tactile Trellis, Scented Sphere, Symphony Streams, Palate Playground, and Glow Garden. Each is enriched with immersive and audio-visual experiences. Find responsive plants at Tactile Trellis, breathe in therapeutic fragrances at the Scented Sphere or nibble on edible plants at the Palate Playground. Plus, come nightfall look out for ImagiNite (daily from 7:50pm) – an interactive digital light art (projection mapping) and augmented reality experience comprising light shows and digital floor projections across Sensoryscape.
Deets: Sentosa Sensoryscape path begins at Imbiah Station and ends at Beach Station, ImagiNite nightly from 7:50pm
Check out SkyPark By Kiztopia @ Cineleisure
SkyPark By Kiztopia @ Cineleisure is the latest indoor playspace by Kiztopia for kiddos aged six and up, so it’s a similar indoor playground concept to SuperPark being aimed at older kids or mixed ages. SkyPark By Kiztopia @ Cineleisure offers an action-packed indoor adventure-scape of thrilling challenges including rock climbing and high-element obstacle courses like that at X-SCAP8 also on Orchard Rd. Here’s what to know about SkyPark before you head down.
Deets: Sun to Thu, 10am – 8pm; Fri, Sat & Sun, 10am – 9pm; Orchard Cineleisure, 8 Grange Road, #04-04/05
Explore the revamped Keppel Art Centre (FREE!)
The Keppel Art Centre for Education has had a revamp, and we love the immersive spaces that encourage kids to learn through play. They can learn about the core elements of art through a digital art experience and even create abstract art with shapes and colours and watch it be projected onto the wall. Curious little inventors will love the Makers Studio, where they can try their hand at creating 3D Art or build giant wooden sculptures. Just be sure to book your slot ahead of time to avoid disappointment!
Deets: Open daily, 10am – 7pm, National Gallery Singapore
Check out Kidzplay at NEX (FREE!)
Want to beat the heat? Head over to the newly opened kidzPLAY at SkyGarden, a revamped water playground at NEX. This pirate-themed water park features a majestic pirate ship, a giant octopus with water-spouting tentacles, three water slides, water fountains and more. Kids will have a blast cooling off and bouncing away at the sunken trampoline. Don’t worry – there are sheltered benches where you can finally enjoy your coffee and afternoon snack in peace while the kids play. Click here to find a water playground near you.
Deets: Open daily from 11am – 7pm, NEX at Serangoon Central
Read more: Best FREE Outdoor Playgrounds in SG
Visit the aviation-themed Kiztopia at Jewel
Spend the afternoon at Kiztopia’s newest indoor playground at Jewel Changi Airport. This aviation-themed wonderland is located inside Toys “R” Us and features trampolines, obstacle courses and even a funnel slide that ends in an ocean ball pit. Kids can explore a giant plane structure and snap a photo with a larger-than-life boarding pass. We’re pretty sure that this will be your aviation-loving kiddo’s new favourite playground! More info here.
Deets: Kiztopia at Toys “R” Us, Jewel Changi Airport
Head to a Fire Station Open House (FREE!)
Does your kiddo love fire engines? Did you know you can take them to see a working Fire Station on the weekend for free? Selected Fire Stations are open for visits on Saturday mornings over two time slots – 9am to 9:50am or 10am to 10:50am. Both timeslots are guided tours. Tots will love this experience where they can learn about the cool Emergency Vehicles and their capabilities, watch a demo on donning the full firefighting protective gear, and see how the equipment is used (nothing beats seeing those massive sprays in person!).
Deets: Saturdays every weekend, 9am to 9:50am or 10am to 10:50am, Selected Fire Stations
Visit the Children’s Museum Singapore
Singapore’s first-ever dedicated children’s museum, the new Children’s Museum Singapore (CMSG), offers young kids a creative way to learn about Singapore’s history thanks to the engaging exhibitions. Young toddlers can explore the Play Pod – a fun area for free play – while older kids can wander the streets of old in Singapore at The Marketplace, discover spices, design stamps, and admire bird life. Book ahead here.
Deets: Children’s Museum Singapore, 23B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807
Check Out Playground Dakota Breeze (FREE!)
Mums and dads, do your kids love vehicles and aeroplanes? Have you taken them to the free outdoor playgrounds at HDB Dakota Breeze? There are three unique playgrounds to look out for (plus fitness areas and two rooftop gardens)! Head to the Dakota Heliport where kids can climb up and zoom down the slide. Have a go on the seesaw, then board the special climbing structure aeroplane, buckle up and imagine soaring off the runway! Read more here.
Deets: Dakota Breeze, 92A Jalan Satu, Singapore 392092
Try the Bumper Cars at Jurong Point
Check out the new maxi drift bumper cars at Timezone Jurong Point! These drift cars are designed to be child-friendly and can accommodate up to two passengers onboard each car. Zoom around the 11-metre by 20-metre track at this mega Timezone — the second largest in Singapore, with 130 games on offer. We reckon it will be super popular with kiddos’ birthday parties or for a fun afternoon escaping the tropical heat!
Deets: $12 per bumper car ride, Timezone Jurong Point, 1 Jurong West Central 2, JP1, #02-45
Visit the 3-level Go-Kart Circuit Hyperdrive
Part of the family beach club, Shangri-La’s Palawan Sands, the newly opened HyperDrive is a fully electric and indoor go-karting experience! This three-level racetrack offers an integrated gamified experience that will transport drivers into a virtual game. Look out for 308 metres of thrilling straightways and 14 exciting turns. Families can join in the fun with dual karts for double the excitement with the little ones. To go-kart alone, kids must be at least 130 cm tall. Read more about go-karting in Singapore here.
Deets: HyperDrive at The Palawan @ Sentosa, Palawan Beach, Singapore
Check out Jurassic Nest food court with dinosaurs
If you have little dino fans and are in the Gardens by the Bay area, head over for a meal at the newly opened Jurassic Nest dinosaur-themed food hall. You’ll find 18 dinosaurs including a T. rex and Brachiosaurus, which will come alive, roaring to original soundtracks (approximately three minutes each time). Catch the dinosaur ‘show’ with free admission every hour from 12pm to 8pm. You’ll also find Michelin-starred brands serving up a range of Asian cuisine, from Hawker Chan’s Chicken Rice and Tsuta Ramen to Mama by Putien. Catch the other static dinosaurs scattered across the food hall while you dine on your favourite foods. Don’t miss the new educational trail that takes you around the gardens on a prehistoric adventure to learn more about the unique diets of herbivorous dinosaurs! Check here for opening times.
Deets: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, #01-02, Singapore 018953
Visit Science Centre Singapore
A visit to the Science Centre Singapore is all the more appealing now that water play is back on; plus, the Fire Tornado exhibit is finally back in action too! Come face to face with one of the most terrifying and spectacular phenomena as you marvel at the fire tornado and its flaming vortex that takes place in a specially built chamber. The column of fire reaches over 600 degrees Celsius and makes quite a spectacle while bringing science to life for kiddos! Read our guide to the Science Centre here.
Deets: 2:30pm, weekends, school & public holidays, Science Centre Singapore
Have fun at Jurong Lake Gardens (FREE!)
Treat the kids to a play at Jurong Lake Gardens’ playground, Forest Ramble. The water play is open, and the main playground is lots of fun, with structures to climb on and a long slide too. There are 13 different adventure play areas to explore at Forest Ramble, with mini trampolines, rope obstacle courses and other equipment that is nature-inspired based on the actions and motions of the animals that inhabit the freshwater swamp. More info on the Jurong Lake Gardens here.
Deets: Open daily (except Mondays) Clusia Cove and Forest Ramble at Jurong Lake Gardens
Take the kids on a street art hunt (FREE!)
Looking to get the kids out walking? Make it fun by spotting street art along the way! Check out our most comprehensive list of recommended street art murals sorted by neighbourhood here. Head out with a fully charged phone (for all those cute pics) plus a paper and pencil for the kids so they can search out “treasures” that you can challenge them to find.
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