Keeping the little ones entertained while it’s pouring out is no easy feat. But who says rainy days have to keep you trapped at home? We’ve put together a list of activities that will have your kids giddy with anticipation for the car ride to one of these top family-friendly destinations.
1. Inspire a creative downpour with Mochiart Art Studio’s Art Jamming Workshop
Who said canvases have to be conventional? At Mochiart’s Art Jamming Workshop, your kids can let their creative side flow in the most delightful ways. From painting adorable ceramic teddy bears, to customizing shoes and tote bags, this workshop offers your family a unique and interactive experience that’s perfect for a rainy day or just family bonding time. It’s your chance to create something special that serves as a memorable keepsake of the experience itself.
📍 Mochiart Art Studio, Oxley Bizhub 2, 62 Ubi Road 1, Singapore
🎟️ From $20 per person
2. Shatter their rainy day boredom by visiting Mirror Mirror – Journey Into the Mind
Take your little ones on a journey of creativity, imagination and self-reflection at this transformative exhibition. You’ll get to traverse 8 uniquely themed rooms that feature interactive installations that respond to your every action. Between interactive art and modern day fortune telling, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy! Mirror Mirror – Journey Into the Mind is certainly one of the best places to visit on a rainy day in Singapore.
📍ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
🎟️From $19.50 per person
3. Shower a canvas with colors at a Balloon Splatter Art Workshop
Art comes in many forms, and there’s nothing more therapeutic than making a beautiful mess. Choose a background color, fill some balloons with paint, and throw darts to burst them all over your canvas to create a truly unique masterpiece. Take it a step further by adding a stencil, and watch the silhouette take shape with splashes of color dancing around it. Your little ones can choose a character of their choice and create their own home decor. Let the rain outside inspire a flood of creativity at Art Pop’s Balloon Splatter Workshop.
📍 3007 Ubi Road 1, Singapore 408701
🎟️ $69 per person
4. Trade the rainy day for a snowy one with Snow City Singapore
Spend a rainy day playing in the snow, yep you heard us right. Snow City is Singapore’s very first permanent indoor winter-wonderland. With a flurry of activities from ice fishing, sledding, to even an ice slide, this is the ultimate chill-out destination. So grab your winter coats, and get ready to toss some snowballs and build snowmen in this frosty utopia.
📍 Science Centre Singapore, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Singapore 609433
🎟️ From $12 per person
5. Race up a storm at KF1 Kiddy Circuit
This is the perfect rainy day activity for future Formula 1 drivers. Take your little ones on a zooming adventure at KF1 Kiddy Circuit. A real-life racing video game experience. There are thrilling twists and turns, all while being completely safe. That’s not all though, there’s also a radio controlled racing activity, and a VR driving experience. Each activity at the circuit is designed to help improve your little one’s hand-eye coordination and confidence. It’s both educational and exciting.
📍 Hall 8A, Singapore EXPO, 9 Somapah Road, Singapore, 487370
🎟️ $13 per person
6. Flood your child’s sense of curiosity and wonder at KidsSTOP™: Children’s Science Centre
Who says rainy days can’t be educational? And who says education can’t be fun? Science Centre Singapore’s KidSTOP experience has an abundance of activities to keep your little ones entertained while it’s pouring out. There are over 20 exhibits with varying sensory levels dedicated toward helping your children learn while playing. It’s a learning wonderland for children aged 8 and under!
📍 Science Centre, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Singapore
🎟️ $23 for Adults, $13 for children
7. Swap the rainstorm for a meteor shower with a trip to Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
Imagine exploring the depths of space on a rainy day, right here in Singapore. Get your little ones ready for an astrological journey with Space Explorers: THE INFINITE. Embark on a space-walk adventure thanks to virtual reality, or explore a realistic, walkable 3D model of the International Space Station, the possibilities are endless. Don your space helmets and prepare for a journey that’s truly out-of-this-world.
📍 Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, 609081
🎟️ $36 per adult, $30 per child
8. MINT Museum of Toys is a great destination for rainy day play
Travel back in time with toys from the past at MINT Museum Singapore. This exhibition of toys long-forgotten is one that’s both fun and educational. Your little ones will be exposed to a vast assortment of toys, games, and various other collectors items. The museum also hosts a range of guided tours and activities like pop-up events and workshops. The museum encourages children to learn more about history, science, engineering and even art, through it’s toy collection.
📍 26 Seah At, Singapore 188382
🎟️ $30 per adult, $21 per child
9. Escape the rainy day blues with gleeful airborne antics at AIRZONE Singapore (Temporarily Closed)
This is an activity the whole family can jump on board for. This indoor “suspended net playground” within City Square Mall is the ultimate airborne adventure. Slide between levels, swing and bounce around, or even swim in their floating ball pit. It’s a sky-high activity your family will definitely want to come back for.
📍 80 Kitchener Road, #02-K4, K10, Singapore 208539
🎟️ $25 per person
10. Let fine art wash away rainy day woes with an educational trip to Ground Seesaw
Surround yourself in the beauty of Monet’s masterpieces at Ground Seesaw. Your little ones will learn more about fine art while escaping the rainy day outside. Your whole family will be completely engulfed in the beauty, details and fine brush strokes of these inspirational art works. Watch as the paint literally dances off the walls around you in this dreamscape experience that’s guaranteed to enchant your senses and relax your mind. With the upcoming Klimt and Van Gogh experiences, they’ll have ample opportunities to further their education and appreciation of classic art.
11. Trade the outdoor showers for Pororo Park Indoor Playground
This is the ideal indoor playground for the younger little ones from ages one to seven years old. Pororo Park Indoor Playground features a wide variety of activities and attractions ranging from creative, to educational to active. It’s a fun little escape from the dreary downpour outside that will give your children hours of gleeful playtime.
12. Flood your kids’ fun levels at one of Timezone’s exciting arcades
Indulge your child’s senses and take them on an adventure in gaming fun at one of Singapore’s thrilling Timezone arcade venues. Whether it’s claw machines, bumper cars, bowling, or good old fashioned Dance Dance Revolution, there’s something for kids and adults alike to enjoy. There’s even a unique Minecraft-themed arcade game, where your little ones can conquer several dungeon levels and immerse themselves in pixelated fun.
Looking for more fun activities to do with kids in Singapore? We have a few more guides for you right here:
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