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…you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together the ultimate guide, full of thrilling family-friendly attractions, across the city. Here are 50 of the best things to do with kids in Singapore.
1. Jump into a bubble ball pit
Bubble Planet is a superb activity to do with children in Singapore this season. The interactive exhibition features 11 themed zones, taking children and adults on a whimsical journey into a bubble-filled universe. Highlights include a massive bubble bath pit, a Bubble Ocean filled with balloons, a Giant Bubble Dome, a Hot Air Balloon Flight Simulation, optical illusions, virtual reality, and so much more. Wonderfully, children under four can enter the immersive experience for free making it an affordable idea for families. Learn more. Otherwise, buy tickets here.
đź“ŤSingapore EXPO, Hall 8B, 9 Somapah Rd, Singapore
2. 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, Singapore 609081
3. Visit the world’s largest light festival
Bayfront Event Ground is hosting the world’s largest light, sound, and multimedia event that offers a magical experience for families with kids. The global debut of illumi features nine themed world’s using more than 20 million LED lights and lifelike animatronics to create enchanting spaces, from The Tunnel of Colours to unique attractions like the world’s tallest Tree of Lights, among others. The interactive elements and inclusion of the likes of dinosaurs and penguins make it a fun outing for kids. illumi runs until February 2025 in Singapore. Learn more.
đź“Ť12A Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018970
4. Be captivated by The Hidden Forest
Cloud Forest at Gardens By The Bay is currently home to an immersive digital art experience called The Hidden Forest. This attraction highlights the unique flora and fauna of cloud forests, with digital systems, and a variety of exotic planets and animals like the Monkey-faced Orchid. The ongoing exhibition has no specified end day so it may be a permanent attraction.
đź“Ť18 Marina Gardens Dr, #03-02/03, Singapore 018953
5. Play at a free toy exhibition
Step into a world of nostalgia and wonder at a new toy exhibition at National Museum of Singapore. Cherished toys from past decades and innovative games come to life offering an exciting and colourful journey through the evolution of childhood joy. It’s on until early 2025 and free entry. Definitely, one of the best new things to do with kids in Singapore. Learn more about the exhibition.
đź“Ť93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
6. Fall into the world of LEGO
The Art of the Brick exhibition is a magnificent display of more than 150 sculptures, created by artist Nathan Sawaya, using more than one million LEGO bricks. The exhibition offers a unique opportunity for children to engage with art and LEGO in a playful, interactive manner. There are reimagined versions of famous artworks like Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, and more. Get tickets. Otherwise, learn more. The exhibition runs until the end of October 2024.
đź“ŤSingapore EXPO, Hall 8B, 9 Somapah Rd, Singapore
7. Marvel at Singapore’s scenic skyline
Why not take the children on an adventure around Singapore’s most scenic viewpoints? There’s a variety of vantage points across the city from Mount Faber Peak to Marina Bay Sands, secret rooftop gardens, and more. Pick a location on our list.
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8. Race at Asia’s only Game of Karts
HyperDrive’s highly-anticipated Game of Karts just launched 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.
đź“Ť 54 Palawan Beach Walk, Singapore 098233
9. Inspire their curiosity about space
Science Centre Singapore will welcome the award-winning Space Explorers: The Infinite immersive experience from October 12. Visitors are invited to step into the shoes of astronauts and explore the International Space Station (ISS) through 360-degree footage captured in space. There are three parts including a spacewalk, a detailed exploration of the ISS, and a view of NASA’s Artemis I Lunar Mission Launch. Particularly, children will benefit from this exhibit as it educates them about space in an engaging way. It runs until the end of November 2024. Learn more. Alternatively, buy tickets here.
đź“Ť15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081
10. 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. Get tickets.
đź“Ť21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433
11. 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.
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12. 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
13. 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
14. 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 this year. Climb@T3 is suitable for both adults and children as young as two. Learn more about it.
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15. 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
16. 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
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.
đź“ŤVarious Locations
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.
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21. 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
22. 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
23. Pick a weekend activity
Every weekend, we list the most popular events and activities taking place across Singapore. There’s also a host of child-friendly festivals, new exhibitions, and plenty more to entertain children. Discover the best things to do this weekend in Singapore.
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24. Swim in a floating ball bit
Airzone is the world’s first indoor atrium net playground, boasting a range of themed zones and unique games, suspended across four floor levels of City Square Mall in Singapore. Visitors can feel like they are walking on the moon, zoom down long slides, swim in a floating ball pit, and more fun. Definitely, one of the most affordable things to do with kids in Singapore. (Closed for renovations until October 2024)Â
đź“Ť80 Kitchener Road, #02-K4, K10, Singapore 208539
25. 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
26. 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.
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27. 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.
28. 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.
đź“Ť81 Lor Chencharu, #01-09, Singapore 769198
29. 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
30. 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 16 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
31. 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
32. 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
33. Be captivated 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. Be mesmerised by a colourful night show
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
37. 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
38. 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
39. 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
40. Wander through Sentosa Sensoryscape
Another new tourist attraction named Sentosa Sensoryscape is the talk of the city. The innovative experience invites visitors to immerse themselves in an exotic 350m sensory trail in Sentosa. The nature-inspired soundscape combines augment reality, digital art, light shows, projections, and other cool features to make you feel as if you’re wandering another universe. Definitely, one of the best new things to do with kids in Singapore.
đź“Ť 3 Siloso Rd, Singapore 098977
41. 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.
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42. 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.
đź“ŤBedok Reservoir Park, Singapore 479244
43. Get close with animals
Mandai Wildlife Reserve is one of the best things to do in Singapore. It offers Singapore Zoo with more than 4,200 species in a lush tropical rainforest, as well as the new Bird Paradise, and a unique dining experience and more for wildlife lovers. Find tickets.
đź“ŤMandai Lake Rd, Singapore
44. 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
45. Whisk them away to JB
Children love to experience new things so why not take them to Johor Bahru for the day? It’s an idyllic place just 40 minutes drive from Singapore. From a thriving food scene, range of exciting attractions, cool sights like temples and LegoLand Malaysia…there’s lots to explore. Discover the 10 best things to do in Johor Bahru this season and the best cafes to hop around in JB.
đź“ŤJohor Bahru, Malaysia
46. 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
47. Go wild 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
48. Create unique designs at Digital Light Canvas
An innovative new immersive experience at The Shoppes is the ultimate activity to do with children. The multi-sensory attraction combines technology, art, and interactive elements to allow visitors to walk across a 4D vision display LED floor and 14-metre tall light sculpture that’s motion censored. Be inspired by exotic colours, digital displays, and more brought to life by your own creativity and imagination.
đź“Ť2 Bayfront Avenue, B2-50, Singapore 018972
49. Discover Singapore’s greatest garden
Gardens By The Bay is another popular family-friendly destination offering dozens of activities for children. From the exciting water play zone for children under 12 to The Children’s Garden, playgrounds for toddlers, rainforest treehouses, adventure trails, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Definitely, one of the best things to do with kids in Singapore. Find tickets.
50. 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.
đź“Ť481 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 259769
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