Looking for a way to entertain the children during the September school holidays? Well, we’ve narrowed down a couple of thrilling activities, from free things to do, to engaging musical showcases, and other exciting events happening between August 31 and September 8. If you don’t have the kids enrolled in any September camps, these things to do with kids are your survival guide in Singapore. Here are 19 of the best school holiday activities to do in Singapore this September 2024. These are also perfect for over the October international school holidays.
1. See the most famous LEGO exhibition worldwide
Singapore Expo is hosting the iconic Art of the Brick exhibition created by famous LEGO® artist Nathan Sawaya from August 21. The exciting family-friendly exhibition features more than 150 sculptures, using millions of LEGO bricks, to create reimagined versions of historical artworks. For instance, visitors will see Van Gogh’s Starry Night, a 20-foot-talle T Rex, the Mona Lisa, among others. In fact, it’s one of the best new exhibitions in Singapore. Learn more. Alternatively, be the first to explore the exhibition in Singapore and buy tickets here.
📍Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
2. Discover a whole new world with Aladdin
On September 6 and 6, Aladdin in Concert takes place at Esplanade Theatre. The unique concert experience kicks off at 8pm each evening and tells the story of the beloved Disney movie Aladdin with a live musical performance. Be captivated by a magical journey through the mythical city of Agrabah and sing-a-long to classics from A Whole New World to Friends Like Me. Definitely, it’s one of the best things to do during the September school holidays in Singapore. Find tickets.
📍1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981
3. Dive into a world of bubbles
Bubble Planet is a world-famous immersive experience making its Asia Pacific debut on August 31 in Singapore. The bubble-themed exhibition features 11 unique themed zones boasting interactive instagrammable elements. Children and adults will be mesmerised by virtual reality rooms, optical illusions, gigantic bubbles, a bubble ball pit, underwater LED room, and so much more. Be the first to explore it and buy tickets here. Alternatively, get more details about the event.
📍Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
4. Enjoy a free movie under the stars
On September 1, grab the children for a picnic under the stars at a FREE outdoor movie experience in Sentosa. Movies By The Beach presents a screening of Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw at Palawan Green. The action-packed movie begins at 6.45pm and it’s an excellent place for families and friends to come together and unwind by the beach. Be sure to arrive early as the event is limited to 150 people.
📍Palawan Green, Sentosa Island, Singapore
5. Be enchanted by the coolest night light and art installations
Until September 7, Singapore Night Festival returns to the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct featuring dozens of stunning light installation, themed exhibitions, live performances, workshops, and festival food villages. It’s a fantastic cultural experience for the whole family to enjoy. The best part: it’s totally FREE and an easy choice of entertainment for kids. Discover the best things to do at Singapore Night Festival 2024.
📍Various Locations
6. Enjoy cost-free kids activities
If you’re broke or trying to cut down as much cost as possible during the September school holidays in Singapore, there are numerous free activities that are fun for families around the island. From outdoor playgrounds to free art experiences at National Gallery, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Discover the best free things to do with kids this season.
📍Various Locations
7. Play and interact with Digital Light Canvas
The world-famous TeamLab concepted a immersive digital art installation at Marina Bay Sands. Digital Light Canvas blends art, technology, and innovation, where visitors can walk across a 15-metre circular sensory LED floor and interact with a 14-metre tall light sculpture overhead. Take part in calligraphy with your feet, decorate Crystal Trees, interactive with fish, to name a few things. It’s open from 11am each day. Entry fees are $5 and children under two go free.
📍The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore
8. Check out Lights By The Lake 2024
Lights By The Lake 2024, takes place at Jurong Lake Gardens, from September 8 to September 22. Part of the Mid-Autumn Festival, visitors can explore beautiful lantern displays inspired by origami from 6.30pm to 10pm daily, as well as attend a carnival, see cultural performances and live music showcases, to name a few things. Later in the month, there’ll be movie screenings and the NParks Concert Series in the Park on September 14. Find out the best Mid-Autumn Festival installations to see.
📍Jurong Lake Gardens, Singapore
9. See Singapore’s largest flower carpet
One of the best things to during the school holidays is see the largest flower carpet in Singapore from September 4 to 15. This year’s edition of the masterpiece features a stunning display of thousands of potted plants and colourful flowers at Gardens By The Bay. The best part: it’s totally FREE to see. Learn more.
📍Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
10. Splash around a water park
Singapore is home to a variety of exciting water parks which are the perfect places for children to expend their energy. From the largest water park Wild Wild Wet to thrilling marine life encounters at Adventure Cove Waterpark, beachside fun with HydroDash, and more…there’s plenty of options for water lovers. Find the best water park for your budget and age group of kids.
📍Various Locations
11. Unleash your inner Tarzan
One of the best new attractions – Houbii Spot Singapore – is an exciting escapade to play with kids over the school holidays. The newly revamped adventure course, located within Singapore Zoo, offers a thrilling obstacle course with a whopping 88 different obstacles to play across. Certainly, one of the best school holiday activities in Singapore.
📍80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore Zoo Singapore 729826
12. Watch an outdoor ballet
One relaxing activity to do with kids this September school holidays is Ballet Under The Stars 2024. The event will be held at Fort Canning Green from August 30 to September 8 offering a mesmerising outdoor ballet experience. Definitely, a wonderful idea if you’ve got children who are interested in ballet. Find tickets.
📍Fort Canning Green, Singapore
13. Enjoy interactive museum programmes
The Children’s Museum offers a myriad of fun learning experiences with education programmes and exciting exhibitions for those who are 12 or under. For instance, it is currently hosting Into The Hawkerverse where children can travel back in time to see the evolution of Singapore’s vibrant hawker culture and identity. In fact, it runs until 2026. Learn more about the Children’s Museum. Definitely, one of the best school holiday activities in Singapore.
📍Coleman Street, 23-B, Singapore 179807
14. Spend the day on Sentosa Island
There’s no better place to entertain the children for a full day other than Sentosa Island. The thrilling destination offers dozens of family-friendly attractions for the perfect day out. Whether that’s free activities like relaxing at the beach, or challenging the kids to a little bit of adventure at theme parks like Universal Studios and Sky Luge, and more…you’ll be spoilt for options no matter your budget. Buy a Sentosa Fun Pass here.
📍Sentosa Island, Singapore
15. Let the kids go wild at an indoor playground
SuperPark Singapore is one of the best indoor playgrounds for adults and children in Singapore. Wonderfully, there are more than 20 different activities spread across three fun zones including obstacle courses, games like street basketball, play towers, trampolines, foam pits, and other family-friendly activities.
📍SuperPark Singapore, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Mall, North Wing, Singapore
16. Wander a free toy exhibition
National Museum of Singapore is hosting a free toy exhibition until January 5, 2025. Play: Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play invites visitors to explore more than 250 toys from various generations. From Barbie dolls to Tamagotchis, Hot Wheels, digital exhibits, old-school games, and more…you and the kids won’t be bored. Find out more. Definitely, one of the best school holiday activities in Singapore this season.
📍93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
17. Try an ice cream making class
Museum of Ice Cream is offering an interactive Ice Cream Sundae School for children below the age of 12 on September 2, 4, and 6. There will be two sessions per day at 10.30am and 2pm. Ice cream lovers can learn to make their own ice cream, craft their own creations, and taste delicious flavours. The workshop is $25 but you can buy a ticket that includes general admission to the MOIC.
📍100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248837
18. Be enchanted at the world’s first night safari
The world’s first nocturnal zoo – Night Safari – is a lovely location to witness creatures of the night in Singapore. Whether that’s lions feeding, bull elephants, or other wildlife species…both children and adults will have a wonderful time on a multi-sensory night safari tram ride through the park. Interestingly, it’s one of the best tourist attractions and things to do at night in Singapore. Buy tickets here.
📍80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826
19. Visit the revamped KidZania
Sim Leisure Group’s KidZania recently reopened following a significant makeover. Children from aged four to 17 are invited to play more than 60 role-play activities in a realistic, child-like city. There, children can become whatever they desire, whether that be a firefighter or doctor, magician, or any other profession. New attractions include an iconic Animation Studio and YouTube Studio, alongside the returning favourites. Definitely, one of the best activities to do during the June school holiday in Singapore. Plus, it’s an excellent birthday party idea this September. Get tickets.
📍31 Beach View, Palawan Kidz City, Sentosa Island, Singapore
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