Whether you’re looking for the perfect attraction to keep children entertained over a boring weekend or a range of activities for kids over school holidays…we’ve found the best Singapore attractions for families. We’ve put together the ultimate guide, full of thrilling family-friendly attractions, across the city. Here are 45 of the best things to do with kids in Singapore.
1. Solve puzzles at a kids escape room
One of the best new kids activities in Singapore is the Kids In The Room Escape Room. The educational escape room concept, originating from South Korea, is designed for children aged six to 13 and their families, including grandparents, to work together. It focuses on problem-solving, teamwork, effective communication, and building other skills through an interactive game and role-play at Marina Square. Definitely, a top activity for families to do together!
đź“Ť6 Raffles Blvd, #02-23/24 Marina Square, Singapore 039594
2. Go on an immersive journey through the human mind
Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind is a captivating family-friendly exhibition at the ArtScience Museum. It features eight interactive zones, each blending art, technology, and neuroscience to create a unique adventure. Children will love choosing different doors to walk through, a fortune-telling experience, digital art ball Brainstorm, and a forest maze, to name a few things. Get tickets. Otherwise, learn more here.
đź“Ť6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
3. Go on a Minion adventure
Universal Studios Singapore’s Minion Land is a vibrant, immersive new attraction. Inspired by the Minions and Despicable Me franchises, it’s divided into three main zones: Minion Marketplace, Gru’s Neighbourhood, and Super Silly Fun Land. From rides like the exclusive Buggie Boogie carousel and Silly Swirly, to Minion-themed meals, and other colourful experiences…children will be in their element. Get our Minion Land guide.
đź“Ť8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
4. Discover a world of Banksy
A new immersive exhibition, about world-famous street artist Banksy, is a fun activity. The exhibition features more than 200 pieces of artworks, including originals, prints, sculptures, and video installations of Banksy’s work. From seeing the Phone Booth to wandering interactive rooms, and spray painting your own t-shirts…children and adults will create marvellous memories together. Buy tickets. Alternatively, learn more. It runs until April 13, 2025.
đź“Ť25 Scotts Rd, Singapore
5. Dive into a world of science
Science Centre Singapore offers dozens of child-friendly experiences that are both interactive and education. Particularly, KidsSTOP invites children aged eight and under to explore 20 different exhibitions across various themed rooms, alongside hands-on activities. Let kids loose to investigate and solve puzzles in a fun space. Get tickets.
đź“Ť15 Science Centre Rd, SingaporeÂ
6. Race at Asia’s only Game of Karts
Why not try out the iconic Game of Karts at HyperDrive on Sentosa Island? The gamified karting experience – where virtual racing meets real-life karting – is a first-of-its-kind in Asia. Riders try to win the race by collecting bonuses and boosts in the virtual realm while zooming across the track in real life. Definitely, one of the best things to do with kids in Singapore. Learn more. Definitely, one of the best things to do with kids in Singapore.
đź“Ť 54 Palawan Beach Walk, SingaporeÂ
7. Wander through the Wizarding World
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic is a cool new exhibition at Resorts World Sentosa. The new attraction invites fans to embark on a new Harry Potter experience via self-guided tour. Fans can wander 10 wizarding world sets and Singapore exclusive rooms like The Chamber of Secrets and Trap Door. Read our review. It runs until June 30, 2025.
đź“Ť8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore
8. Inspire curiosity with animals
Rainforest Wild Asia, located within Mandai Wildlife Reserve, is Singapore’s fifth wildlife park. The immersive rainforest experience is actually Asia’s first adventure-based zoological park. It features eight immersive zones, home to threatened species and vast ecosystems, that’s perfect to wander with children of all ages. Get the full details.
đź“Ť20 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729825
9. Brace the cold at Snow City
Singapore’s first indoor snow centre, Snow City, is situated inside the Science Centre Singapore. Interestingly, it’s one of the most unique things to do in Singapore. It features an icy bumper car arena, a ice gallery hotel, winter shooting paintball and plenty more to get your adrenaline rushing and entertain the kids on a family day out. Find tickets.
đź“Ť21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433
10. Play among nature at one of the best parks
Why not explore one of Singapore’s best gardens or parks? This free activity is the perfect way to get the kids off the screens and out in the fresh air for a stroll with mum or dad. They will be entertained by a variety of wildlife and bird spotting, colourful flowers, and secret havens in these green sanctuaries. From Jurong Lake Gardens to Bishan Park, and more…pick a park to explore with the children.
11. Go wild at Universal Studios
Enjoy more than 28 rides across this thrilling adventure park, which is one of only six Universal Studios worldwide. From zooming down rollercoasters, to wandering through six different zones, from Hollywood to New York, and plenty of showcases…it’s the ultimate day of thrills. Absolutely, one of the best activities for kids in Singapore this season. Get tickets.
đź“Ť8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
12. Play at The Children’s Museum
The first-of-its-kind Children’s Museum invites children who are 12 and under to enter a wonderful world of play and learning. Housed in a historic colonial building near Fort Canning Park, the playful museum offers family-friendly interactive exhibitions, alongside engaging programmes for all age groups, created in collaboration with educators, to help develop children’s learning about Singapore’s heritage and the rest of the world. Learn more about The Children’s Museum.
đź“ŤColeman Street, 23-B, Singapore 179807
13. Test your climbing skills
Why not bring the children to a rock climbing facility? With a range of bouldering gyms across Singapore…you’ll be spoilt for choice. For example, Boulder Movement Downtown is popular amongst climbers while a new interactive climbing attraction by The Rock School Singapore opened at Changi Airport last year. Climb@T3 is suitable for both adults and children as young as two. Learn more about it.
14. Take a leap
Bounce till your heart’s content at a cool indoor trampoline park called Bounce Singapore. Plus, there’s climbing walls, dunking nets, and a dodgeball battlefield if you get bored. Definitely, one of the best things to do with kids in Singapore.
đź“Ť8 Grange Rd, #09-01 Cineleisure, Singapore 239695
15. Spark their creativity and imagination
There’s an interactive art space for children at The Artground at Goodman Arts Centre. Children as young as 18 months to age 12 can explore, learn, and play through art installations, storytelling sessions, and workshops. Plus, there’s a new theme yearly and the current one is a transport-themed Many Alternative Possibilities. Wonderfully, The venue offers free admission with a refundable deposit system.
đź“Ť90 Goodman Rd, #01-40 BLK J, Singapore 439053
16. Try a kid-friendly workshop together
There are several kid-friendly workshops that are perfect for parents and kids to enjoy together. For instance, creative art jamming sessions, personalised charm creations, terrarium-making workshops, and pottery, among others. Otherwise, find another fun workshop here.
17. Channel your inner Winnie The Pooh on a trek
Bidadari Park in Singapore is a new park, offering a whimsical experience for families, inspired by Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood. The expansive park features Adventure Playwoods Playground, where kids can enjoy a 5-metre tall treehouse, zip line, climbing nets, and slides. Meanwhile, the park’s natural setting includes marshlands, trails, scenic explorations, and more. Get the full details. Definitely, one of the best free things to do with kids in Singapore.
18. Chase wonderful waterfalls
Take the kids on a wonderful waterfalls adventure through a few malls, parks, gardens, and even Jewel Changi Airport to see the world’s tallest indoor waterfall for some excitement – all for free. Discover the best waterfalls to chase in Singapore.
19. Spend the day in Sentosa
Sentosa Island boasts an array of thrilling activities to do with kids on a family day out. From sandy beaches, to attractions like Singapore’s only cable car and SkyHelix Sentosa, racing down hills at SkyLuge, as well as jumping into paintings at Trickeye Museum, and exploring the underwater world of S.E.A Aquarium, to name a few. There’s something for all ages to enjoy. Plan your activities here.
đź“ŤSentosa Island, Singapore
20. Go horse riding
Another one of the best things to do with kids in Singapore is horse-riding. There’s a range of horse riding stables that offer family-friendly classes. Particularly, Bukit Timah Saddle Club and Gallop Stable are popular choices among families. Otherwise, you can drop the children off for lessons while you get some peace.
21. Be captivated by Monet, Klimt and Van Gogh’s timeless art
Children who are art lovers will adore these three captivating GROUNDSEESAW exhibitions. Each exhibit features 360-degree projections and interactive installations at Parkview Square. Visitors will be, quite literally, surrounded by the most iconic masterpieces by Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet and Gustav Klimt. Definitely, a fun activity to with kids in Singapore. Learn more. These run until April 30, 2025.
đź“ŤParkview Square, SingaporeÂ
22. Meet huge dinosaurs
Strapped for cash but need something to entertain the children? Well, the 1km Changi Jurassic Mile walk near Changi Airport is the perfect free activity for kids. Discover more than 20 different creatures, from gigantic T-Rex’s to huge dinosaur eggs, there’s plenty to see on this short hike.
đź“ŤAirport Blvd, Singapore
23. Run riot at an indoor waterpark
Aqua Adventure is an exciting 3-storey indoor amusement park featuring a range of water play zones, as well as a mix of dry interactive activities. It’s Singapore’s first integrated all-weather water adventure centre located at Bedok Reservoir. Particularly, it is home to Singapore’s longest indoor waterslide, spanning 114m, called Double Trouble Aqua Tube. Additionally, there’s an 85m long indoor Blackhole Aqua Slide, involving a 12 to 15 second plunge to the bottom for riders. Learn more about Aqua Adventure.
đź“Ť HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir, 900 Bedok North Rd, Singapore
24. Snuggle cute pugs
Singapore isn’t short of pet-friendly cafes. But did you know Singapore has a Pugs Café? What The Pug at Haji Lane offers exciting sessions to play with adorable pugs from $20 per person. Each session is 45 minutes, with a free drink and polaroid picture. Learn more about What The Pug.
đź“Ť80 Haji Ln, Singapore 189271
25. Or cuddle with adorable kitties
Families who love cats need to work their way around Singapore’s best cat cafes. The friendly resident cats in these cosy environments allow children to engage and pet them. It can be a calming atmosphere for children, especially those with special needs. Find the best cat cafes in Singapore. Definitely, one of the best things to do with animal-loving kids in Singapore.
26. Take them to a concert by Candlelight
Singapore’s most spectacular locations are being lit up by thousands of twinkling candles for this incredible series of Candlelight concerts. Kids aged 8 years and over can experience the magic of candlelit tributes to the likes of Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and more artists as well as iconic movie soundtracks and anime themes. Share in the enchantment of live music with your little ones and watch their eyes light up as talented musicians take to the stage.
27. Let them go fishing
Longkang Fishing is the perfect old-school activity to keep the children quiet for a little while in the sunshine. Head to ORTO and play just $14 so the kids can catch small fish in the stream using plastic containers and fishing nets. Otherwise, discover the best fishing locations in Singapore here.
đź“Ť81 Lor Chencharu, #01-09, Singapore 769198
28. Make a splash at a water park
Why not cool down at one of Singapore’s best waterparks? For instance, Adventure Cove Waterpark exhibits Southeast Asia’s first hydro-magnetic coaster, a rainbow reel, colourful marine life to see, and plenty of more adrenaline water activities. Get tickets to Wild Wild Wet here or Adventure Cove Waterpark here.
đź“Ť8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
29. Get lost in the ArtScience Museum
The ArtScience Museum offers some of the most ig-worthy exhibitions worldwide. For instance, FutureWorld is one of the most popular combining an exciting universe of art, magic and science among 17 borderless digital interactive installations. Meanwhile, Mars: The Red Planet for insight into Mars. Certainly, these exhibitions offer many superb activities for kids.
đź“Ť 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
30. Play at Amazonia
Located inside Great World City, Amazonia is one of the longest-serving indoor play centres in Singapore. From climbing walls to slides, huge obstacle courses, ball pits, themed zones like Ice World and plenty more activities…it’s a fantastic place to spend a few hours on a rainy day or to hide from the heat with kids.
đź“Ť1 Kim Seng Promenade, #03-113 Great World, Singapore 237994
31. Admire diverse aviaries
Bird Paradise, spans 17 hectares, and features eight expansive walk-in aviaries that mirror diverse ecosystems from around the world. Feel as if you’re wandering through the South American wetlands or Africa Rainforest as you admire more than 3,500 birds from around 400 species. It’s a must-visit destination for bird lovers. Learn more. Otherwise, buy tickets on Fever.
đź“Ť20 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729825
32. Be mesmerised by one of the world’s largest aquariums
S.E.A Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world and features a range of diverse marine life from across Asia and beyond. It’s the perfect activity to do with children and learn about different oceanic habitats, from sharks to little fish, coral gardens, and more. Excellently, there are more than 800 species of marine life at the museum. Get tickets.
đź“Ť8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore
33. Immerse yourself in airport fun
Jewel Changi Airport is like a city in itself. The nature-themed complex boasts an array of family-friendly activities like the Carnival, Walking Net and Mirror Maze, alongside beautiful indoor forests and gardens, the world’s largest waterfall and lots of food establishments. Plus, Changi Experience Studio offers exclusive camping for families at times. Definitely, you could easily spend the full day out here with the kids.
đź“Ť78 Airport Blvd, Singapore 819666
34. Race down slides at Admiralty Park
Take the kids to this free outdoor playground which boasts 26 unique slides across three play zones. No matter your child’s age, you can get in on the fun with them by racing down slides, letting them free on the merry-go-round, climbing nets, and much more activities. Certainly, you’ll get some peace and all for FREE. Otherwise, find a different playground near your home here.
đź“Ť6A Admiralty Rd, Singapore 732006
35. Enjoy a colourful night showcase
Wings Of Time is a spellbinding immersive experience featuring majestic soundtracks, fireworks, lasers and other 3D effects, that light up the night sky, against the backdrop of the ocean in Sentosa. The award-winning show is the only permanent, multi-sensory night show worldwide set on the open sea. It tells the story of courage and friendship with Shahbaz, a prehistoric bird and his two friends Rachel and Felix as they travel across the world and different eras. Certainly, one of the best things to do with kids in Singapore. Learn more about Wings Of Time.
đź“Ť50 Beach View, Singapore 09860
36. Go glamping
Glamping is an epic thing to do during the school holidays. With a selection of glamping providers, you’ll be spoilt for options in Singapore. For instance, The Glamping Society offer epic birthday packages for a special occasion. Whatever your choose, expect to be connected to nature at East Coast Park, under the stars, in a luxurious tent surrounded by family.
đź“ŤEast Coast Park, Singapore
37. Explore a toy world
Take the children to the nostalgic MINT Museum Of Toys and be surrounded by more than 50,000 toys, dating back to the 1840s from more than 40 countries. Wander four levels and see the likes of the only known complete Batman robot toy, to the only Mekon Mask from Dan Dare in existence and the first mass-manufactured robot before World War II…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Definitely, one of the greatest things to do for parents and kids together in Singapore. Get tickets.
đź“Ť26 Seah Street, Singapore
38. Go on a chocolate adventure
Embrace your inner Wonka with a visit Singapore’s newest chocolate factory. Mr Bucket Chocolaterie Dempsey Factory is the ultimate place to feel as if you’ve fallen into Wonka’s chocolate factory. The unforgettable free-to-enter experience is already an excellent no alcohol activity so it makes a great family day out. Read all about it here.
đź“Ť 13 Dempsey Road, #01-03/04, Singapore 249674
39. Read stories at the library
Children love imagination so why not take them into a fantasy world of books for a few hours? From Bedok Library to the famous Orchard Library, and more…there are plenty of bookstores and libraries to get excited at this season. Definitely, one of the best things to do with kids in Singapore.
đź“Ť Various Locations
40. Challenge the kids in the forest
Forest Adventure is Singapore’s only treetop obstacle course, where both children and adults can enjoy an adrenaline-pumping outdoor experience. No matter what expertise level, it’s a great place to challenge a group, jump out of your comfort zone, and use ziplines to zoom across Bedok Reservoir. Certainly, one of the best child-friendly places in Singapore.
đź“ŤBedok Reservoir Park, Singapore 479244
41. Make a mess with art
Time to get creative with the kids and book this therapeutic art activity. Spin Paint House offers unique spin art sessions for people of all ages. Use custom-built tables to create messy artworks by spinning canvases at high speed. Certainly, one of the best things to do with kids in Singapore this season. Learn all about spin art in Singapore.
đź“Ť 61 Kaki Bukit Place, Printaid Building #04-00, Singapore 416233
42. Be captivated at the world’s first nocturnal zoo
Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s Night Safari is the world’s first nocturnal zoo home to more than 900 animals from hundreds of species. It’s the perfect night activity to do with children and adults offering a unique glimpse into the lives of creatures of the night. Visitors can enjoy a wander around the park, as well as interactive animal feeding sessions, and more. Get tickets on Fever.
đź“ŤMandai Lake Rd, Singapore
43. Challenge them at Xscap8
Discover a range of adrenaline-pumping activities for kids at this interactive indoor playground on Orchard Road. From climbing 10m high to destressing in a smash lab, acting as a warrior in a challenge and much more…you won’t be bored. A perfect rainy day activity if you ask us!
đź“ŤOrchard Road, Singapore
44. Swing by Asia’s only Children’s Garden
One of the best free things to do with kids is the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden hidden at Singapore Botanic Garden. In fact, it’s Asia’s first garden dedicated to children. Wonderfully, children can explore a farm, orchard, and forest, alongside play on a treehouse, slides, sandpit, maze, ziplines, and so much more. Definitely, one of the best free things to do with kids in Singapore.
đź“Ť481 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 259769
45. Take a Slingshot ride
If you’re looking for more adrenaline-fueled activity, then we’d recommend a ride on the Slingshot Singapore. This extreme swing ride gives your whole family a truly “weightless” experience. Not only will you swing at 120km/h, and plunge down at 40m, but you’ll also get to enjoy breathtaking sights of the Singapore skyline. Definitely, a suitable activity for teenagers in Singapore.
đź“Ť3E River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, Block E, 179024
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