Singapore might be one of the most expensive cities to live in, but don't worry, we have rounded up the best and most updated list of FREE things to do with your kids in Singapore!
There's always something exciting to do with kids every weekend in Singapore, from exciting events and experiences to family-friendly playgrounds and museums!
Before you start worrying about your wallet, you will be please to know that there are many free options where you can create family fun without burning a hole in your wallet!
This list will be updated regularly with the latest free events and experiences, and new fun venues too! So bookmark and don't lose it for your next budget-friendly family fun! Before you read on, here's a list of articles that you might be interested in too!
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Free Limited Time Family Events and Experiences
1. Visit the Museums and Collect Exclusive Red Packets
Venue: 49 participating museums
Date: 23 Jan - 15 February 2026
Admission: Subject to the respective museum’s T&Cs
Now in its 12th edition, the 2026 Museum Roundtable (MR) Lunar New Year Hongbao Campaign is ready to gallop into the Year of the Horse with brand new red packet designs!
From 23 January to 15 February 2026, visitors can saddle up for a cultural adventure and collect a set of unique red packet designs at 49 participating museums, heritage institutions and galleries, while stocks last. Each set will contain six (6) pieces of red packets, themed respectively to the 49 participating museums.
Trot over to your favourite museums and collect them all before they hoof it out the door! More info will be made available on go.gov.sg/MRHongbao2026.
2. T5 in the Making Exhibition
Venue: Changi Airport Terminal 3, Level 1 Arrival Hall
Dates: 6 Jan - Mar 2026, 10 am - 8 pm daily
Admission: Free
Parents, get ready for a fantastic, free family outing that offers both fun and an educational look into Singapore’s future! Registration is officially open for 'T5 In the Making', an exciting and immersive exhibition that invites you to discover the vision, design, and amazing innovations behind Changi Airport's upcoming Terminal 5 (T5).
This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire your kids and show them a key part of Singapore's development!
Although walk-ins are accepted subject to availability, you are strongly advised to make a booking to guarantee entry. Visit the official website to make a booking.
3. Funfair of Forgotten Futures
Venue: Temasek Shophouse, Bayan Cove
Dates: 16 Jan - 15 Feb, 10 am - 7.30 pm
Admission: Free
Step right up into the Funfair of Forgotten Futures - a new pop up carnival that engages children and families on the urgency of planet action, through the medium of play.
Created by artist collective and social enterprise Ayer Ayer Project in collaboration with Temasek Shophouse, explore community installations, workshops, and even participate in fun and simple games made from sustainable materials that represent the various environmental challenges.
Using familiar tropes of amusement to evoke a sense of playfulness, the transformed space creates an entrypoint for visitors to appreciate the gravity of the current environment issues that turns it into a site for reflection, resistance, and action.
Find out more details at https://www.
4. Catch a Lion Dance Near You
We have prepared a massive list of lion dance performances and other traditional festive celebrations (Dragon Dance, Cai Qing, etc) happening for Chinese New Year. Over 120 happenings, this is a great list for those looking to bring your kids and families to engage in the festivities!
You can refer to our List of Lion Dance here for a highlighted list or head over to the Google Sheet for the full updated list with the latest information! We will continue to update the Google Sheet as and when we get new information too!
5. Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations
Venue: Chinatown Precinct
Dates: 18 Jan - 18 Mar 2026
Admission: Free
Chinatown will usher in the Year of the Horse with the highly anticipated Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations from 18 Jan to 18 Mar 2026, transforming the precinct with a vibrant festive light-up inspired by the Year of the Horse, alongside a rich line-up of cultural performances, weekend workshops and the return of the International Lion Dance Competition.
The 2026 Street Light-Up, themed “Galloping into the Prosperous Year” (万马奔腾，喜迎新春), draws inspiration from traditional Chinese paper-cutting and is centred around a striking 8.8-metre golden horse installation, symbolising momentum, aspiration and collective progress. The illuminated streets across South Bridge Road, Upper Cross Street, New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Seng Street will be adorned with horse-inspired lanterns, auspicious motifs, orchids and layered red drapes, creating an enchanting festive landscape for visitors.
Highlights of the wider programme include the Countdown Party (新春倒数派对) from 16 to 17 February 2026 at Kreta Ayer Square, and the Chinese New Year International Lion Dance Competition (新春国际狮王争霸邀请赛) on 7 and 8 February 2026 at the Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre, featuring top troupes from Singapore and across the region.
6. Fireworks and Massive Lanterns at River Hongbao 2026
Venue: Gardens by the Bay
Dates: 15 to 24 Feb 2026
Admission: Free with paid activities
River Hongbao returns to Gardens by the Bay to celebrate a massive milestone—its 40th anniversary! This year, the festival ushers in the Year of the Horse with its grandest setup yet, featuring the return of full-scale choreographed fireworks at The Meadow for the first time since 2020. It is a fantastic budget-friendly option for families looking to soak up the festive atmosphere without spending a cent on admission.
Kids will be mesmerised by the massive lantern displays, including a 40th-anniversary special featuring galloping horses against the Singapore skyline and the ever-popular God of Fortune. Beyond the lights, the Supertree Grove will be buzzing with energy, hosting a bustling Food Street and a carnival with rides like the Double-Storey Horse Carousel and the Flying Dumbo. With nightly cultural performances and interactive digital games, it is a complete evening of entertainment for all ages.
Whether you are there for the spectacular midnight countdown on Chinese New Year’s Eve or a 9:00 pm fireworks show on the following days, River Hongbao remains the definitive family destination to welcome the Lunar New Year.
7. Marina Square Lunar New Year–themed Brick-built Playground
Venue: Marina Square Central Atrium
Dates: 12 Jan - 24 Feb 2026
Admission: Free with paid activities
This Lunar New Year, Marina Square invites families and friends to stack up the fun and welcome the Year of Prosperity with a vibrant, all-ages celebration running from 12 January to 24 February 2026.
Step into Prosperity BrickLand, a colourful, Lunar New Year–themed brick-built playground designed for hands-on play and high-energy fun. Featuring giant slides, climbing zones, interactive building areas, and imaginative brick structures, Prosperity BrickLand transforms the atrium into a lively festive play universe.
Families can also expect cultural performances, immersive experiences, carnival games, and festive photo opportunities as Marina Square ushers in the Lunar New Year in spectacular style.
8. Suntec City’s Huat A Pot-sperity Festival
Venue: Suntec City
Dates: 29 Jan - 22 Feb 2026
Admission: Free with paid activities
Get ready to usher in the Year of the Horse with Huat A Pot-sperity at Suntec City! Suntec City brings together playful interactive experiences, exclusive collectibles, and rewarding promotions for the young and young at heart.
Over at Suntec City’s Atrium (Tower 1 & 2), visitors can look forward to:
- POTsperity Yuan Yang Playground (29 Jan – 22 Feb 2026, 11am–9pm): A 5-metre-tall hotpot-themed inflatable 2-in-1 play zone inspired by mala and collagen soup bases. Adults can join the festivities at the interactive stations like Prosperity Pot Master, a fast-paced digital game, and the Lucky Roll Station, where guests create their own stamped red packet keepsake.
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Mr Merlion & Friends: Prosperity Fest (29 Jan – 22 Feb 2026, Thu to Sun): A lively plush-themed bazaar filled with interactive stalls recreating nostalgic Lunar New Year traditions. Purchase a $88 bundle to enter the experience
On 20 Feb 2026, the Atrium (Tower 3 & 4) will be filled with the unmistakable rhythm of drums as the mall’s Lion and Dragon Dance Performance takes centre stage. The lively showcase features high-pole lion dance acrobatics by Pho Leng Lion Dance Instruction Centre, and a traditional ‘plucking the greens’ ceremony to usher in prosperity for the year ahead. Adding to the festive cheer, the God of Fortune mascot will be making mall-wide special appearances on selected dates to spread blessings and good cheer.
*POTsperity Yuan Yang playground is free-to-play for Suntec+ Members, with on-site sign-ups available. The inflatable is designed for children aged 4 to 12, with a minimum height requirement of 100cm. Socks are required for entry, and adult supervision is required at all times.
9. LEGO Lunar New Year Pop-up @ Bugis+
Venue: Bugis+, Level 2 Atrium
Dates: 9 - 22 Feb 2026
Admission: Free
From 9 to 22 Feb 2026, families can join the celebrations at a LEGO Lunar New Year Pop-Up at Bugis+ Level 2 Atrium.
Come snap photos at a specially designed LEGO Lunar New Year backdrop, where
festive tradition meets creative play. Children can also enjoy a complimentary Make & Take activity to build and bring home a mini-LEGO horse.
Hunt for coins at the richly detailed diorama by local LEGO fans and stand a chance to win LEGO sets. Shoppers can also look forward to exclusive in-mall promotions available throughout the pop-up period.
10. POP MART Unveils Exclusive The Golden Gallop Series at Resorts World Sentosa
Venue: Resorts World Sentosa, including WEAVE and Singapore OCeanarium
Dates: Till 15 March 2026
Admission: Free
Resorts World Sentosa is riding into the new year with the launch of an exciting new collaboration with global art toy brand POP MART – marking the brand’s first-ever resort-wide activation.
POP MART The Golden Gallop Series brings together 12 of the brand’s most beloved characters, each reimagined through a festive lens inspired by this year’s zodiac. Transforming everyday pathways into moments of surprise and delight, the 12 installations,
Families are invited to embark on an interactive passport journey across the resort to collect stamps at 12 designated POP MART passport stations across five uniquely themed zones, for a chance to redeem an exclusive sticker sheet featuring all 12 POP MART characters, created especially to commemorate the Chinese New Year celebrations at RWS.
11. Gallery Children’s Biennale
Venue: National Gallery Singapore
Dates: 31 May 2025 - 29 Mar 2026
Admission: Free
The family-favourite Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025 is back with multi-sensory and immersive installations where art meets play! As National Gallery Singapore celebrates its 10th anniversary, the fifth edition of the Biennale invites the young and young at heart to dream big, express their creativity, and explore a hopeful and inclusive future shaped by the core values of Joy, Kindness, Love, and Dream.
Through interactive installations by artists from Singapore and Asia, children across ages – even from as young as babies – can express themselves freely and be immersed as active participants!
Highlights include Dance Dance Chromatics by Singaporean artist Wyn-Lyn where a seamless canvas of digital ‘paintings’ are activated via movement; and Japanese artist Hiromi Tango’s series of large-scale colourful flowers with petals carrying words of kindness engraved in Braille.
12. Free Listings on the BYKidO SHOP
If you are looking for free trial classes or opportunities to redeem other free listings, do check out the free listings on the BYKidO Shop and register directly too!
Free Outdoor Activities for Kids
1. Visit a Massive Park Playground
There are several parks in Singapore that are also homes to massive playgrounds for endless fun. Below are a couple of our favourites where you can spend the entire day having fun (but do remember to use sunblock and drink enough water)!
There are many outdoor playground options for families, but we really highly recommend that you visit these at least once! .
1.1 Admiralty Park - Free Adventure Playground For Kids
Location: Admiralty Park @ 31 Riverside Rd Singapore 730000
Admiralty Park is the largest park in the north with a hilly terrain and a river running through it. It houses one of the largest and best outdoor playgrounds in Singapore!
The Admiralty Park Playground is built into the hilly terrain. The playground features a wide variety of exciting slides - 26 in total! From little slides to massively tall ones that go up to 3 floors high! Families will also find a range of play equipment across the Junior Play, Adventure Play and Family Play zones making it suitable for kids of all ages!
1.2. Jurong Lake Gardens - Explore Nature, Play In Dry and Water Play Areas
Venue: Yuan Ching Rd
Easily accessible from Chinese Gardens MRT and Lakeside MRT, Jurong Lake Gardens is a stunning waterfront destination great for families. It boast a number of family-friendly features such as the nature-inspired playground, water play, therapeutic garden and more!
Let the kids play to their hearts content at Forest Ramble, the largest nature play garden to be opened in the heartlands! Located nearer to the North Carpark, this outdoor playground features 13 different play areas for kids to run, jump, climb and slide - each of the play elements are nature-inspired based on the movements and actions of the animals that live in a freshwater swamp!
And over at Clusia Cove, children can experience a unique water playground experience featuring tidal patterns, surface ripples and directional currents that mimic water movement of coastal shores. The three-hectare water playground is a great place to cool off after playing in the hot sun!
1.3 West Coast Park - The Play Centre of the West
Location: W Coast Ferry Rd, Singapore 126978
West Coast Park offers one of Singapore's largest adventure playground, as well as cycling trails, picnic spots and even a camping venue, offering a great venue for families looking for weekend family fun!
The playground at West Coast Park is made up of multiple play spaces ranging from sand play, adventure play, inclusive play and so much more! There's even a flying fox area too!
2. East Coast Park - Lots to do at Singapore's Most Popular Park
East Coast Park would have made the list above, except that it deserves a list of its own! East Coast Park is definitely one of Singapore's most popular parks with lots of fun to be had in the sun, sand and sea!
The park also features multiple F&B options across the 15km stretch with many free activities that families can enjoy too!
- Visit and play at the 2 massive playgrounds at the park, Coastal Playgrove and Marine Cove
- Take a break away from the crowd at the play space, Raintree Cove
- Ride your bikes at the Road Safety Community Park
- Practice cycling at the Cyclist Park, there's also a nature playgarden located here too.
3. Play Amidst Nature At Various Playgardens Island-wide
Known as a green city, but did you know that Singapore is dotted with various Nature playgardens across island. With the NParks’ Biophilic Playgarden Plan that centres around the concept of biophilia, which refers to the nature of humans to connect with other living things, it means that only more playgardens will pop-up over time!
Below are some of our favourite playgardens - and they are all FREE!
4. Play at a Themed Outdoor Playground
This might come as a surprise to many, but did you know that we have many themed outdoor playgrounds hidden among the HDB estates around the island? From Alice in Wonderland to Battleship, take a look at our favourite themed playgrounds, and let us know if you like to recommend any other!
4.1 Alice in Wonderland at Dawson Vista
Venue: Dawson Vista, 79 Dawson Road, Singapore 141079
One of the most interesting HDB playgrounds that we have found, is the Alice in Wonderland-themed playground that is hidden among the HDB blocks and trees at Dawson Vista. While it is not as well-equiped as some of the larger playgrounds in the park, the playground is well-designed to the theme and gives one the magical feel of being inside the story!
4.2 OG Alice in Wonderland Playground at Vista Park
Venue: Vista Park, Between Blk 581 - 584 Woodlands Drive 16
The OG Alice in Wonderland playground is located at Vista Park, Woodlands. While the playground is still open to families, it has undergone several refreshes since its opening and has lost most of its original Alice in Wonderland structures. You will still find some elements from its original Alice in Wonderland design.
With these changes, the playgrounds continues to offer a great play venue with multiple play spaces with a variety of play structures and equipment suitable for different ages. It is really a hidden find where families can spend the entire afternoon exploring the different playgrounds.
4.3 Transport-themed Playground at Ubi Grove
Venue: Ubi Grove Estate
Nestled within the Ubi Grove estate, the expansive playground draws inspiration from the nearby driving school, featuring four distinct vehicle-themed play areas - there is something exciting in store for children of all ages!
Right beside DT27 Ubi MRT station lies the vibrant new Ubi Grove estate, which has a wide variety of play areas catered for all children. From the larger-than-life-sized Monster Car, to the cute little driving circuit with zebra crossings and traffic cones, it’s time to lace up those sneakers and get ready for hours of fun here!
4.4 Battleship Playground @ Sembawang Park - Pretend Play To The Fullest!
Location: Sembawang Park, Sembawang Road
Situated in the north of Singapore facing the Johor Straits, Sembawang Park is a tranquil park away from the bustle of the city. Blending nature with history, families can relive Singapore's naval heritage and play at the magnificent Battleship Playground at the park too! The playground pays homage to Sembawang's links to our naval history.
The sand-based playground will definitely excite the little ones with lots of climbing, ropes and slides to have fun on! Definitely bring along your spades and buckets for the sand play too!
4.5 Aeroplane Playground at The Oval - 2 Planes Await
Location: The Oval @ Seletar Aerospace Park
Come take off at The Oval @ Seletar Aerospace Park with not one, but two aeroplane playgrounds waiting for you! You will get to board the plane and even climb up the "control tower" that oversees the entire area too! While you are here, you don't want to miss the many good food and a chance to watch actual planes take off too!
4.6 Road-Safety Themed Playground @ Kampung Siglap
Venue: 10 La Salle Street, Singapore 456933
Kampung Siglap is a first-of-its-kind life skills training and retreat centre, but beyond it's "business" element, the venue is a great place for families to visit with an outdoor playground, basketball court, futsal court and cafe!
While the road-safety themed playground is not huge, the playground makes this list of best outdoor playground due the road-system circling the playground and the working traffic lights!
4.7 Train Playground at Tiong Bahru Park
Venue: Tiong Bahru Park, along Tiong Bahru Road and Lower Delta Road
The Train Playground at Tiong Bahru Park is a consistent feature in any top outdoor playgrounds, it will not disappoint with its quirky design, different play elements and definitely because it includes sand play too! It is also one of the few playgrounds with a flying fox!
It's just 5mins from Tiong Bahru MRT and there are shaded areas for families to rest in too!
4.8. Mini-Road Safety Playground at Choa Chu Kang
Venue: Block 208 Choa Chu Kang Central, Singapore 680208
Here's a fantastic little gem in Choa Chu Kang that’s perfect for budding cyclists, scooter enthusiasts, and little learners. The Mini-Road Safety Playground at Choa Chu Kang is not just a playground; it’s a miniature road circuit designed to teach kids about road safety in the most fun way possible!
Nestled in front of Block 208 Choa Chu Kang Central, the playground offers a unique experience. Imagine a scaled-down road system complete with all the markings you’d find on a real road: directional arrows, zebra crossings, stop lines, and even yellow boxes as well as corresponding traffic signs, like the pedestrian crossing sign by the zebra crossing!
Parents can join in the fun too, pretending to be pedestrians or even traffic police. It’s a brilliant way to reinforce road safety lessons through play.
5. Splash Around At These Free Water Play Venues!
Located all around the island, families can playground hop and explore the various free water play options available! You may not have expected this, but getting wet and having loads of fun can be free too!
These free water play venues are a must-visit for families! Who says getting wet and having a ton of fun must be expensive?
5.1 Oasis Waterpark @ Yishun
Venue: Next to MSCP, Blk 307 Yishun Ring Road
Oasis Waterpark @ Nee Soon East, located about a 10 mins walk away from the Yishun MRT station, is a big water park that both provides relief from sweltering weather of Singapore and entertainment with its variety of features. Divided into three main play areas, the waterpark features include water sprays and buckets, a shallow pool, and giant board games.
5.2. Jelutung Harbour Park Playground - Hidden Gem In The North
Venue: Near Blk 488/489 Admiralty Link, Singapore 750488
Nestled in the midst of a residential area, Jelutung Harbour Park is home to multiple playgrounds and a water play area, among others. Though not a vast space, the water playground with its water fountains, water guns, jet sprays, and a tiny splash bucket, are probably enough to keep the kiddies entertained for a long time. There is a small changing and shower facility next to the playground so you don't have to worry about heading home in soaking wet clothes.
If that wasn't enough fun or if your little tots rather stay dry, there are other play structures scattered around the park, which includes slides, swings, merry-go-round, and climbing nets.
5.3 Splash-N-Surf at Singapore Sports Hub - Water Play For The Young Ones Too!
Venue: Singapore Sports Hub, access via the entrance near to Gate 22 of the National Stadium
Splash-N-Surf is located at Singapore Sports Hub and is suitable for kids of all ages! The older ones can head over to the play area for splashing fun at the playground with slides and more, while younger ones can be at the wading pool where they can dip themselves in the water or go on the swings in the pool!
5.4 Play @ Heights Park - Water Play, High Elements and Sand Play Awaits!
Venue: In-front of Blk 144 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh
Opening Hours: 8 am - 9 pm (Water Playpark)
Located at Lorong 2 Toa Payoh, Play @ Heights Park is a small family-friendly park nestled within the neighbourhood with an exciting water playpark, sand playground, an high-elements play structure, tracks for scooters/bicycles and fitness equipment too!
The largest draw at Height Park will be the water play park. Kids be eager to go splashing in the water play area with splashing fountains, water sprouts and a ship structure for pretend play!
You will also find a flying fox at the sand playground and also have fun at the high-elements play structure too!
5.5 Water Play and More at Buangkok Square Park
Venue: Buangkok Square Park, between Block 986D and Block 992A
The Buangkok Square Park Water Park joins the growing list of exciting water playgrounds located at the HDB estates in Singapore. The play areas at Buangkok Square Park includes the water park and a village-themed dry playground.
The Aquatic-themed Water Playground offers families a gated space to enjoy water play and to cool off from the heat! Families will find many splash elements, including a Dragonfly spray fountain, a spray tunnel and even a mini splashing bucket too! What we like about the splashing bucket is that it is transparent, and you can know when the bucket will be tipping over (instead of waiting too long)!
There are also ample seating that circles the water park, giving parents a place to rest while having a view of the kids.
And if you don't intend to get wet, next to the water playground are 2 dry play areas that resembles huts on stilts, one is taller for older kids and the other lower for younger ones.
5.6 Waterplay Plaza at Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor
Venue: Beneath Rail Viaduct near Yew Tee MRT towards Pang Sua Canal
Opening Hours: 9 am - 8 pm daily
Located just next to Yew Tee MRT, Waterplay Plaza is a fun, interactive water playground designed to keep families and children active, enhancing their outdoor experience. It includes a number of play elements from water sprouts to splashing buckets, that is sure to excite the little ones. So make sure to come dressed to get wet!
5.7 Others
There are other water play scattered throughout the article, including at Clusia Cove at Jurong Lake Garden and Coastal Playgrove at East Coast Park. Jump over to our list of water play venues for a consolidated list!
6. Walk With Dinosaurs At Jurassic Mile, Changi
The Changi Jurassic Mile is a permanent outdoor display of life-sized dinosaurs that includes more than 20 different pre-historic creatures displayed along the one-kilometre cycling and jogging path.
This is a free Jurassic Park adventure for the family, and one NOT to be missed! You may walk or cycle, the path connects East Coast Park to Changi Park
7. Ride Around Singapore Through The Park Connectors
The Park Connector Network connects Singapore, this includes the Round Island Route, a 150km park connector that goes around Singapore. Here are our selection of the 8 best cycling routes and nature trails in Singapore!
You may also be adventurous by cycling between different experiences too. Example, cycling from East Coast Park to the Jurassic Mile through the Changi Park Connector. If you do not have a bike, you may like to check out our list of bicycle rental across Singapore!
8. Go on a Nature Walk at these Family-Friendly Trails
On the topic of trails, if your kids are not yet riding, you may wish to head out to explore these 11 Nature Walking Trails for families! Put on your shoes and gear for an "out of the city" experience to reconnect with nature and to spend outdoor time with the kids! A great way to get off the devices and just go wild (maybe not THAT wild)!
9. Play At These Unique Playgrounds For Free
Did you know that Singapore has the largest number of playground per land area in the world? That means there is so many playgrounds that you can visit around you. Check out our list of playgrounds in the North, East or West!
If you need to narrow it down, below is a list of playgrounds that we think are unique and definitely needs to be visited at least once! There are always new playgrounds popping up, follow us on our Telegram Group for the latest updates or sign-up to our mailing list to receive our weekly newsletters!
9.1 Stilt Houses Playground at Yishun Neighbourhood N8 Park
Pictures of the new playground at Yishun Neighbourhood N8 Park received so much attention and excitment that we have to include it here! Opened in 2021, this very exciting addition features colourful "houses" on stilts and compliment the parks existing playground and facilities. The new playground allowed children to climb up and navigate across houses on stilts. There are houses on different heights for kids of different ages to conquer.
9.2 Toa Payoh Crest Outdoor Playground - Conquer The Slopes AND Slides!
Venue: Beside Blk 131 Toa Payoh Lorong 1
Surrounded by the blocks of flats at Toa Payoh Lorong 1, the Toa Payoh Crest playground is set on a slope offering various play equipments and structures that are built into the contours of the slope.
The entire play venue is padded and families can find play structures such as climbing nets and ropes, slides and hammocks to rest at! In fact, you will notice that the various play elements have made use of the slope to create an interesting play experience for kids.
9.3 Playgrounds at The Arena @ Keat Hong - Massive Play & Sports Venue In The West
Venue: Next to Blk 411 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 & Blk 427 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4
The Arena @ Keat Hong is a sports and play venue that includes a mega playground, a ship-themed playground, futsal pitch, basketball court and a badminton court.
Confident climbers can enjoy the mega-tall playground comprises of tall towers with tunnels, rope ladder and rock walls all around! You will probably hear lots of screaming while the kids slide down the many slides available too!
For younger kids, there is a pirate ship-themed playground where they can pretend play as pirates and more!
9.4 Bird Nest Playgrounds at Rivervale Shores
Venue: 172A, 173C and 175A Sengkang East Drive Singapore 541172
Located within the new HDB BTO housing estate at Sengkang East Drive, families will be excited to know that there are 3 different adventure playgrounds suitable for young kids from 2 years old up to 12 and above!
The Rivervale Shores Playgrounds are inspired birds and bird nests with different play equipment and structures to encourage play time across all ages!
10. Explore the Many Areas of Gardens by the Bay
One of the most family-friendly venues to visit, Gardens by the Bay offers multiple attractions so that you can always visit with your little ones over and over again! From free water play to a daily evening music and light performance, from ticketed air-conditioned waterfall and rainforest to free open spaces, there is so much for families to do!
So go ahead and explore the grounds and enjoy the many free options available at Gardens by the Bay. With regular happenings, you will want to be updated on the latest events at Gardens by the Bay too! We are very sure you will find something to do at Gardens by the Bay every weekend!
11. Go Sailing with DBS Marina Bay Sailing Programme
Set sail on the SB20 (a 4-men crew boat, which is commonly used for racing) and the SM40 (which has an impressive height of about 4 storeys), and experience the view of Singapore's Marina Bay from a different perspective.
The DBS Marina Bay Sailing Programme is part of the bank's commitment to enliven the bay. Slots are highly popular and registration is required.
12. Fire Station Open House
Dates: Every Saturday, 9.00am to 9.50am and 10.00am to 10.50am
Families can visit selected Fire Station on Saturdays and experience the Fire Station Open House! The open house happens across several fire stations island-wide and you will get to watch a fire-fighting demonstration, meet the firefighters and paramedics, touch and feel various equipment, board the fire engines and ambulance, and learn more on how SCDF responds to emergencies!
Admission is free. As of 2024, the SCDF website encourages online bookings* so that the Fire Stations can plan ahead and provide guests with the best visitor experience.
*Note that the form is only available on Mon - Fri, from 9.30 am - 5 pm (excluding Public Holidays).
Free Indoor Venues for Kids
1. Learn & Play At A Family-friendly Museum
Singapore offers a good variety of museums suitable for little ones. While many of these are chargeable, there is also a good number that offers free entry for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. We have put together some of the best Family-friendly Museums and Exhibits in Singapore.
We just like to highlight some exhibitions that we really feel you will want to visit!
1.1 Keppel Centre for Art Education
Venue: National Gallery of Singapore
National Gallery Singapore offers Keppel Centre for Art Education, a dedicated space offering a world of wonder for children to learn about art through play. The popular exhibition space features new child-centric learning zones and activities that revolve around the theme of Art & Wonder: Nurturing Wonder through Play and Creativity.
So come and enjoy an immersive learning space comprising seven zones, with stimulating and interactive experiences suitable for children aged 4 – 12. Each zone offers a welcoming and nurturing environment, providing a gateway through which children can be fully immersed in the wonderment of the world of art through play and creativity.
1.2 SINGAPO人: Discovering Chinese Singaporean Culture
Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
The Singaporean Chinese culture is unique and the SINGAPO人 exhibition takes an interactive approach to highlight Chinese Singaporean culture from food to music, as well as language and festivals. Through videos, games, and interactive stations, let the kids learn how Chinese culture in Singapore has evolved in a way quite unlike other communities around the world.
1.3 Future World: Where Art Meets Science
Venue: ArtScience Museum
Quite possibly the best exhibit in Singapore, the interactive exhibit is created in collaboration teamLab. Future World is a digital playground for families and bring visitors into a world of art, science, and magic through a collection of digital interactive installations.
While it is no usually free, families can visit the ArtScience Museum on Family Fridays where you can bring up to 4 children in for free!
2. Be Bewitched at Jewel Changi Airport
A trip to Jewel Changi Airport is not just about a trip to the Mall but a full experience! While many of the attractions are ticketed, including the the Canopy Park, and the Manulife Sky Nets. But a simple trip to the mall to marvel at the HSBC Rain Vortex or to visit the Pokemon Centre might just get the kids all excited too!
3. Play at a Free Mall Playgrounds
Many of Singapore malls offer free play areas, both outdoor and indoors as well as water play too! The list of quite long, over 30 mall playgrounds in our last count, but here's our highlighted list for your consideration!
3.1 Great World Playground
Venue: Level 2, Kim Seng walk 2 Singapore, Singapore 237994
The Great World Playland is a transport-themed playground with a hot-air balloon, train and ship for the kids to pretend play while climbing and running around!
The main play equipment at the Great World Playland is a hot-air balloon play structure. The "balloon" is a metal dome with climbing nets for children to climb into. inside the dome, kids will find more climbing nets and ropes, and to exit, they simply take the metal slide to make a grand exit! Kids can also board the red choo choo train or climb up the ship too!
3.2 NEX
Venue: 23 Serangoon Central, Level 4R, Singapore 556083
Located at the roof-top of NEX, KidzPlay @ SkyGarden is a popular venue with families as it boast both a wet and dry play space for kids. The refreshed play space was reopened in 2023.
It offers a toddler play area, Pirate's Hangout, that features a pirate-themed main play structure. Kids can slide, swing and see-saw at this play space! There's also a water play option, Pirates Sea Adventure, where families will discover a Giant Octopus slide as well as a Pirate Ship structure for more splashing fun!
3.3 More Water Play at Waterway Point
Venue: 83 Punggol Central, Singapore 828761
Waterway Point offers Happy Park, an outdoor dry and water play area for kids to play at. It is located at level 2 where families can choose to play at the water play area where they can splash around the dipping pool or at the dry play area with slides and climbing structures. The playground is good-sized and great for the kids to run around to play catching too!
3.4 Dinosaur Play at Causeway Point
Venue: Causeway Point, Level 7, Woodlands Square, Singapore 738099
Families can expect more fun and excitement in their next visit to Causeway Point with the Dino-themed wet playground! Located at Level 7 of the mall, the playground includes slides, splashes and water sprouts designed as dinosaurs and more!
The centerpiece of the playground is an Erupting Volcano that erupts with water - splashing water on the kids waiting below! Just like the giant buckets at other popular playgrounds, the kids will definitely get excited about this.
3.5 VivoCity - Massive Open Space
Venue: 1 Harbourfront Walk, Levels 2, Singapore 098585
One of the most family-friendly malls, VivoCity boast not just family-friendly amenities and shops but a massive play space located at Level 2. The VivoCity Play Court is an outdoor playground includes wide slides and climbing structures as well as a trampoline section for kids to go jumping in! There is also a wet play section for the kids to go splashing in!
Families can also choose to dine at one of the many restaurants that circle around the playground too! But do note that the playground gets pretty hot in the afternoons!
4. Let the Kids Catch A Free Movie
Thinking of watching a movie with your kid? Did you know that Golden Village, Shaw, Cathay and WE Cinemas have a kids watch for free promotion? There are T&Cs and other limitations, but why not for a free show! Click here for more details!
Other venues that offer free movies are included below too! Where appropriate, we have included a link for you to check the latest movie screened and timings too!
- ST3PS @ Changi Airport Terminal 3: Changi Airport’s ST3PS is a communal space where you can catch free movie screenings around the clock! Check schedule here.
- Festive Plaza @ Our Tampines Hub: For a spontaneous movie date night, you can swing by Our Tampines Hub. The open-air plaza at Our Tampines Hub transforms into a movie theatre but remember to check on their Facebook page for the latest show dates and time!
- Celebration Square @ One Punggol: Families living near One Punggol will be excited to know that they can head down to catch regular movie screenings - details are posted on their Facebook page.
- Movies at Sentosa Palawan Kidz Garden Roof: Enjoy free movie nights under the stars at Sentosa's Palawan Kidz City Roof Garden every Saturday and Sunday, perfect for a magical family outing. Get details here.
5. Kids Eat For Free At These F&B Outlets
Usually parents will still need to make a minimum purchase, but here's a list of the latest F&B options where Kids Eat For Free! Hopefully this helps you narrow down your search for a suitable dinner option this weekend!
6. Explore the Central Public Library's A New Children’s Biodiversity Library By Singapore Oceanarium
Venue: Central Public Library, 100 Victoria Street, National Library Building, B1, Singapore 188064
The National Library Board’s (NLB) Central Public Library offers families a children’s section, which brings the wonders of biodiversity – with a focus on marine life – closer to young explorers. This is the first marine biodiversity-themed learning space for children at a public library in Singapore.
The Children’s Biodiversity Library is a partnership between the National Library Board (NLB) and Singapore Oceanarium offering new opportunities, including monthly programmes, for parents and children to have deeper learning in marine biodiversity. It is the first marine biodiversity-themed learning space for children at a public library in Singapore.
The library includes features such as a floor-to-ceiling column with coral- like features, a collection of marine specimens including shark egg cases and coral skeletons, digital content from the aquarium, an outdoor mangrove showcase, and The Submarine, a room where families can expect regular educational programmes. The library will also feature gamification kiosks with features such as an interactive digital installation where patrons can colour an avatar from NLB’s well-loved Book Bugs series and see them appear on the projection screen.
7. Go Volunteering with your Little Ones
When volunteering, your little ones learns about empathy and appreciation, the recipient receives help and you get to do a meaningful activity as a family. That's a win for everyone involved! Here are a list of 5 places to volunteer in Singapore that are suitable for kids.
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