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. Explore Singapore’s Land, Seas & Skies at Defence Collective Festival 2026

Venue: Singapore Discovery Centre, Singapore Navy Museum & Singapore Air Force Museum
Date: 14–15 Nov 2026
Time: 10am–6pm daily
Fee: Free admission to museums and selected festival activities | Premium: Exclusive Passport: S$10 per person

Discover how Singapore protects its land, seas and skies at Defence Collective Festival 2026! Returning for its second year, the festival features interactive museum experiences, hands-on activities, creative workshops, games and simulations across three museums.

Families can try their hand at a giant battleship game, experience a flight motion simulator, take part in teamwork challenges and enjoy creative activities. Admission to the museums and selected festival activities is FREE, while some exclusive experiences require a S$10 Premium: Exclusive Passport.

The passport is valid at all three museums and comes with a stamp-collecting booklet and tote bag. Each museum also has its own exclusive tote bag patches, giving families another reason to visit all three venues! With the festival taking place over two days, you can also spread your visits across the weekend instead of rushing through everything in one day.

Online Registration: Visitors are encouraged to register online for each museum they plan to visit and present their confirmation QR code upon entry.

• Singapore Discovery Centre – Register here
• Singapore Navy Museum – Register here
• Singapore Air Force Museum – Register here

Read our full guide for more activity highlights, complimentary shuttle timings and helpful tips to plan your family visit.

2. PokéXciting! Pokémon Celebration at Jewel & Changi Airport

Venue: Jewel Changi Airport & Changi Airport Terminal 3
Dates: 3 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2027
Price: Free admission 

Pokémon fans and families can celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Pokémon as the special “PokéXciting!” Asia tour lands at Changi Airport and Jewel this year-end. From immersive installations and character parades to interactive gaming lounges and exclusive premiums, there is plenty for trainers of all ages to explore across the terminals.

What Families Can See and Do:

• Grand Pokémon Parade at Jewel (7 & 8 Nov): Catch the historic first-ever Asia parade featuring all 27 first partner Pokémon from the nine video game generations alongside two Pikachu marching through Jewel’s Forest Valley.

• Stage Shows & Meet-and-Greets at Terminal 3: Enjoy daily Light and Snow Shows, high-voltage Pikachu EDM dance parties, and weekend meet-and-greet sessions with rotating Pokémon favourites including Eevee, Gengar, Snorlax, Piplup, and Mimikyu.

• Interactive Zones & TCG Quizzes: Explore over 30 installations across Jewel’s themed zones, test out video game demos at the T3 Experience Lounge, or complete the Pokémon TCG Quiz Rally to redeem a limited-edition anniversary postcard.

BYKidO Tip: Weekend stage shows and meet-and-greet sessions require onsite registration prior to entry, with queues opening 30 to 60 minutes before each session. If you plan to visit the T3 Experience Lounge, book your slots early via the Changi App as capacities are limited.

Read more here. 

3. EMA’s Energy Arcade at Junction 8

Venue: Level 2 Atrium, Junction 8, 9 Bishan Place, Singapore 579837
Dates: 12 to 15 November 2026
Admission: Free admission (Registration required for free hands-on workshops)

If you are looking for an engaging and educational activity this November, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) is bringing its interactive Energy Arcade to Junction 8 from 12 to 15 November 2026. Designed like a retro arcade, the free four-day public exhibition introduces children and families to Singapore’s energy story through games, hands-on challenges, and science workshops.

Kids can explore four interactive zones that blend learning with play. In Solar Charge, players use full-body motion to catch "sun orbs" while dodging rain clouds and haze to understand solar power, while Energy Rally lets them use arcade blasters to balance reliability, affordability, and sustainability in Singapore's energy mix.

Don't forget to sign up for the complimentary 25-minute Circuit Workshops to learn how electrical circuits work, or 40-minute Power Generation Workshops exploring the science behind electricity.

Collectible Brick Sets: Visitors completing the experience stand a chance to bring home a limited-edition collectible Energy Arcade brick set featuring miniature models inspired by Singapore's infrastructure.

Find out more and register for workshops via the EMA Energy Arcade Workshops.

4. A S.U.R.E. Mystery by National Library Board

Venue: 16 participating public libraries islandwide (including Tampines, Woodlands, Jurong, Punggol, Sengkang, and HarbourFront) & online
Dates: Oct 2026 – Mar 2027
Admission: Free (SingPass login required for online submissions)

The National Library Board (NLB) has launched A S.U.R.E. Mystery, a four-part interactive detective experience designed for teens and families. Running across 16 public libraries islandwide and online from October 2026 to March 2027, the mystery series combines crime-scene installations with critical thinking challenges inspired by popular deduction games like Cluedo and Murdle.

Families can take part and solve 4 mysteries. Inspect illustrated crime-scene displays setup at participating libraries, examine clues, weigh suspect evidence, and submit your deductions online via the S.U.R.E. framework (Source, Understand, Research, Evaluate). A new case launches every few weeks, starting with Mission 1's investigation into a missing rare manuscript. 

• Mission 1: 17 Oct – 15 Nov 2026
• Mission 2: 21 Nov – 20 Dec 2026
• Mission 3: 2 Jan – 7 Feb 2027
• Mission 4: 13 Feb – 21 Mar 2027

There will also be interactive theatre sessions on selected Saturdays where actors will portray suspects in person, allowing audience members to question them directly and vote on who is guilty. The sessions will take place at the following dates and times,

• Mission 1: Saturday, 17 October 2026 (2.30-3.00pm) at Tampines Library, Level 4 Terrace
• Mission 2: Saturday, 21 November 2026 (morning; time TBC) at Woodlands Library, Programme Room 1
• Mission 3: Saturday, 16 January 2027 (morning; time TBC) at Jurong Library, Programme Room 1
• Mission 4: Saturday, 13 March 2027 (morning; time TBC) at Sengkang Library, Programme Zone

Completing each mission gives you a chance to win mission prizes (NLB30 document bags) and to be part of the final Grand Prize, where 10 participants will stand to win S.U.R.E. Mystery trophies and book lamps.

BYKidO Tip: While the mystery installations are free for anyone to view at the libraries, online clue submissions require a SingPass login and are officially open to participants aged 15 and above. However, parents can easily work through the physical displays and evidence panels together with younger kids as a fun family activity on your next library run!

Find out more and submit your deductions via NLB A S.U.R.E. Mystery.

5. Super Mario Holiday Power-Up At VivoCity

Venue: VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
Date: 13 Nov – 27 Dec 2026 
Time: Varies by activity
Fee: Free admission. Charges or minimum spending requirements apply to selected activities and redemptions.

Celebrate the holidays with Super Mario at VivoCity from 13 November to 27 December 2026! Families can explore a festive playground featuring Singapore’s first-ever 10-metre-tall Mario inflatable, themed installations, oversized Warp Pipes, Question Mark Blocks and even snowfall sessions.

Nintendo fans can try out Nintendo Switch 2 games, including Mario Kart World, Pokémon Pokopia and Pikmin 4, or join the Mario Kart World Challenge on selected dates in December for a chance to win prizes. There will also be a Nintendo POP-UP STORE selling official merchandise from Japan, including the Super Mario Winter Collection Plushies.

Little ones can meet Mario and Luigi on selected weekends in December, with a minimum spend of $100 required to redeem a pass. Families can also enjoy a complimentary gift-tag embossing activity and redeem an exclusive Super Mario Eco Bag Duo Set with a minimum spend of $300.

Find out more about the event highlights, activity dates and redemption details in our full guide!

6. Enabling Lives Festival 2026

Venue: Festival Hub at Enabling Village (20 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159053) & surrounding locations including Redhill MRT Station, ARTRA Festive Plaza, and Delta Sport Centre
Dates: 28 and 29 November 2026, 10 am - 6 pm
Admission: Free 

Organized by SG Enable, the Enabling Lives Festival (ELF) returns for 2026 with an expanded "Inclusive Neighbourhood" experience across the Redhill precinct. Centred around the theme "Celebrating Inclusion and Abilities in Everyday Spaces", the two-day event brings over 70 interactive programmes, adaptive sports, and multi-sensory arts into community spaces where families commute, shop, and gather.

What Families Can See and Do:

• Inclusive Neighbourhood Pop-Ups: Head to ARTRA Festive Plaza near Redhill MRT Station to explore the Portrait Café—where visitors can receive a complimentary live portrait sketched by artists with diverse abilities—or join Guiding Steps, a guided walking experience using white canes and specialised eyewear to understand visual impairments.

• Adaptive Sports at Delta Sport Centre: Children and parents can try out inclusive sports alongside Special Olympics athletes and para-sport coaches. Activities include trying out blind football with an audible ball, playing mini-pickleball, learning bocce, or experiencing wheelchair para-fencing using competition-grade equipment.

• Festival Hub at Enabling Village: Explore over 50 workshops and performances, including the tactile chess experience with national para chess player Edwin Tan, inclusive rhythm and movement workshops, and the multi-sensory theatrical production Hu木an, designed for young children aged 3 to 5 to explore nature through play, touch, sound, and smell.

• i'mable Collective Market: Browse Singapore’s largest edition of the marketplace, showcasing original art, handmade goods, and crafts created by artists with disabilities and their caregivers. More details below.

BYKidO Tip: Pick up an ELF Passport at Redhill MRT Station Exit B, Delta Sport Centre, or Enabling Village to follow a self-guided trail featuring character motifs designed by local artists. Completing activities at different touchpoints allows children to collect stamps and redeem limited-edition merchandise at Enabling Village.

Find out more via Enabling Lives Festival.

7. Kampong Kakee Carnival at One Punggol

Venue: One Punggol, 1 Punggol Drive, Singapore 828629
Dates: 28 and 29 November 2026, 11 am - 9 pm
Admission: Free entry; carnival wrist tags available via app redemption or onsite purchase (S$10 via PayNow)

Kampong Kakee brings a modern-day carnival village to One Punggol this November school holiday weekend. Combining traditional kampong warmth with family-friendly entertainment, the two-day event features carnival games, giant inflatables, nostalgic snacks, and live outdoor stage programmes.

Test your skills at classic carnival game booths and sports challenges, let younger kids burn off energy at the Kiztopia inflatable play zone, or take part in the on-site colouring contest. Indulge in classic funfair snacks like candy floss, popcorn, ding ding candy, and kacang puteh, alongside heartier bites including curry puffs, nachos, and hot dog buns.

Enjoy live performances by the Music & Drama Company, special appearances by celebrity guests including Hong Kong singer-actress Adia Chan on Sunday, and family movie screenings or reality info-tainment episodes at the main stage.

To participate in the game booths and redeem treats, you will need a Kampong Kakee wrist tag. Existing Kakee app users can redeem tags using app Koins, while new users can purchase one onsite for S$10 and join the Kakee Katch activity to win bonus tokens. Collecting 6 stamps in your event Passport also lets you redeem a limited-edition canvas tote bag.

8. HIIT THE BEACH

Venue: Palawan Beach, Sentosa
Dates: 24 Oct 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 
Admission: Free

The Magnum Ice Cream Company has partnered with Sentosa Development Corporation to launch HIIT THE BEACH, a free beachside fitness and play playground running at Palawan Beach. Reimagining High Intensity Interval Training as "High Intensity Ice Cream Training," the outdoor event blends physical movement and family play with ice cream themes.

What Families Can Do:

• Explore 8 Interactive Zones: Take the kids through an outdoor workout circuit featuring eight interactive challenge zones. Each zone brings popular ice cream brands—including Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, Wall’s, Cornetto, and Calippo—to life through speed, agility, and active play stations.

• Unwind at the Cooldown Isle: After completing the circuit, families can relax under parasols at the dedicated Cooldown Isle. The space features large ice cream installations, photo spots, and co-branded TMICC and Sentosa merchandise available for purchase.

• Grab an Island Treat: Ice cream vending machines are also stationed across various spots on Sentosa, making it easy to grab a snack while exploring nearby attractions like the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia.

BYKidO Tip: Since the circuit is outdoors on the sand, visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the mid-day heat. Pack towels, swimwear, and a change of clothes so the kids can cool off in the sea right after completing the challenge zones!

9. Zoolympix: Stars of Mandai Festive Challenge

Venue: Zoolympix Village at Mandai Wildlife EAST Lawn
Dates: 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
Admission: Free access to Zoolympix Village for local residents with selected park admission tickets (Village-only pass options and multi-park bundles available)

Zoolympix returns to Mandai Wildlife Reserve for the year-end festive season with its Stars of Mandai Festive Challenge. Designed for children aged 3 to 12, this year's sports-meets-wildlife event celebrates iconic resident animals across 10 interactive, wildlife-inspired challenges at the main Zoolympix Village at East Lawn, alongside mini activity outposts spread across the wildlife parks.

What Families Can See and Do:

• Zoolympix Village Challenges: Kids can put their strength, agility, and balance to the test across 10 themed activities inspired by animal adaptations. Swing through the canopy like Ah Meng the orangutan, balance across the treetops like Karma the red panda, or race on hooves like Jubilee the giraffe. Challenges feature varying difficulty levels so toddlers and older kids can both participate.

• Earn a Zoolympian Medal: Children receive an activity card to track their progress across the challenges. Once completed, young contenders can earn their official Zoolympian medal at the finish line.

• In-Park Outposts: The fun extends inside the wildlife parks, where families can visit mini outposts to complete bonus challenges, meet the animals that inspired the tasks, and pick up wildlife fun facts.

Find out more and book tickets via Zoolympix. 

10. Free Family Movie Screenings at vOilah! French Film Festival 2026

Venue: 10 participating Community Clubs & Integrated Community Hubs islandwide, Palawan Beach (Sentosa), selected Public Libraries, and Serangoon Garden Country Club
Dates: 12 to 29 November 2026
Price: Free admission for community screenings

The 42nd vOilah! French Film Festival returns from 12 to 29 November 2026 with an expanded lineup of free community screenings across Singapore. Organised by the Embassy of France in Singapore, this year’s festival brings French cinema directly to heartland neighbourhoods, public libraries, and beachside spaces, making it easy for families to enjoy a free movie night together.

What Families Can Expect:

• Free Community Club & Library Screenings: Partnering with the People's Association and the National Library Board, the festival is hosting 20 free community screenings across 10 Community Clubs, Integrated Community Hubs, and public libraries. The lineup features nearly ten family-friendly and animated films, including Asterix – The Kingdom of Nubia, Pets on a Train, Mune: Guardian of the Moon, and classic family tales like The Choir and Sophie’s Misfortunes.

• Free Outdoor Movie Under the Stars at Sentosa: Families can catch a special open-air screening at Palawan Beach as part of Sentosa's Movies by the Beach. It offers a relaxed, picnic-style setting where kids can watch a movie surrounded by the island's natural seascape.

BYKidO Tip: Free community and outdoor screenings are held on a first-come, first-served basis without assigned seating. If you are heading to the Palawan Beach screening, bring a picnic mat, insect repellent, and some light snacks so your family can settle in comfortably before the film starts.

Find out more and check the full community screening schedule via vOilah! French Film Festival.

11. Early READ Fiesta 2026/2027 by NLB

Venue: Woodlands Regional Library, Punggol Regional Library, Central Public Library, Jurong Regional Library
Dates: Selected dates from 13 Nov 2026 to 20 Mar 2027
Admission: Free (Walk-ins welcome; selected popular workshops require advance online registration)

The National Library Board’s annual Early READ Fiesta returns across four regional and public libraries during the school holidays, inviting families with children aged 0 to 6 (and their older siblings) to explore the theme "Where Reading Meets Discovery". Part of the national ReadSG movement, this free festival moves beyond traditional storybooks to offer hands-on sensory stations, creative play, and interactive storytelling sessions.

Children can explore tactile textures and touch-and-discover play at the Curious Minds Station, or build and craft story-themed projects at the Tinker Station. Kids can complete a station-based activity map as they move through the library. Upon finishing the steps and borrowing four books on the same day (verified via physical receipt or the NLB Mobile App), children can redeem a special gift at the redemption booth while stocks last.

Throughout the festival days, libraries will host a rotating lineup of stage programmes and interactive sessions, including live story sessions by local Singaporean authors, community talks by healthcare professionals, and interactive sessions that reimagine classic fairy tales from alternative character perspectives.

Before you visit, take the online Book Buddy Quiz to uncover your child's reading personality and recommended titles, and don't forget to visit the #ReadSG Challenge booth (at Woodlands on 14 Nov and Punggol on 21 Nov) to earn bonus digital coins!

Find out more at NLB Early READ Fiesta.

12. Christmas Together 2026: A Singaporean Christmas Village

Venue: Hall F, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
Dates: 27 to 29 Nov 2026, 10 am - 9 pm
Admission: Free with advance registration (Workshops and selected activities priced separately)

Taking over 70,000 sq ft at Marina Bay Sands, Christmas Together 2026 brings a distinctly Singaporean Christmas Village to life for one weekend only. The massive indoor event features 18 signature interactive experiences, over 150 local and international brands, 50 live performances, and 40 hands-on workshops designed with creative ways to give back to the community. Proceeds from the festival support the Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts initiative.

Key Highlights for Families:

• Interactive Festive Experiences: Kids can open heritage doors at the Christmas Shophouse Surprise to reveal prizes, or step into Santa’s Post Office to write and seal a letter to Santa or their future self (mailed back one year later via SingPost). At the Kindness Bear House, families can craft personalized ribbon-and-charm bears, complete the Kindness Quest, and view 20 collectible bears created by Jian Yang. You can also visit the Portrait & Postcard Studio by Epson to transform festive family photos into printed postcards on the spot.

• Child-Led Marketplace & Charity Activities: Through the KIDSforKIDS initiative and the Great Pokémon Trade-Up, young traders can turn $5 cards into charitable funds through fair exchanges. Families can also visit Santa’s Mamashop, a nostalgic local store where you can pick out daily essentials to donate to The Food Bank Singapore.

• Carnival Rides & Play Zones: Enjoy classic Uncle Ringo rides at the Village Carnival, zip down ParkLab's 7-metre indoor slide, or decorate DIY festive treats at the Bake a Dream cupcake station.

• Festive Market Shopping: Parents can browse over 150 stalls offering festive food, beauty, fashion, artisan crafts, and Singapore-inspired holiday gifts.

BYKidO Tip: Entry is free, but you must register online before heading down. If you want your children to participate in the hands-on workshops or trade-up activities, book your slots early online as capacities for popular workshops are limited.

Find out more and register for free entry via Christmas Together 2026.

13. Central Singapore Market: A Market with a Difference

Venue: Various locations across Central Singapore
Dates: 26 Jul to 6 Dec 2026
Admission: Free

The Central Singapore Community Development Council (CDC) is bringing a fantastic event straight to the neighbourhoods. The Central Singapore Market is a roving community initiative designed to bring families together through meaningful shopping, interactive learning, and local entertainment, completely free of charge.

This roving market moves across various locations in Central Singapore from July until December 2026. Instead of the usual commercial malls, families can explore stalls featuring fresh home-grown produce, healthy food options, and unique eco-friendly products that champion sustainable living. It is a brilliant, budget-friendly way to teach children about where their food comes from while supporting local eco-conscious businesses.

What makes this market truly special for families is its focus on community spirit. Alongside the shopping stalls, visitors can enjoy live performances by talented individuals with disabilities and meet inspiring local artisans. With interactive elements like eco-workshops and various neighbourhood playground venues on the calendar, children have plenty of space to stay engaged and play while parents browse.

Look out for the workshop at the following locations and ates

• 26 Jul 2026 (10am - 1pm): Banyan Tree Playground (beside Blk 402B Fernvale Lane, Singapore 792402)
• 2 Aug 2026 (2pm - 7pm): Bishan Active Park (Bishan Street 23, Singapore 570231)
• 12 Sep 2026 (3pm - 7pm): Balmoral Road (in front of Balmoral Crescent, 1 Balmoral Crescent, Singapore 259882)
• 10 Oct 2026 (3pm - 7pm): Zhongshan Park (beside Zhongshan Mall, 20 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329987)
• 24 Oct 2026 (Timing TBC): Thomson Community Club (194 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574339)
• 6 Dec 2026 (Timing TBC): Yio Chu Kang Community Club (50 Ang Mo Kio St. 61, Singapore 569163)

Get more details about the market here! 

BYKidO Tip: Since several editions are hosted right next to community spaces and outdoor playgrounds—like the stops at Banyan Tree Playground and Bishan Active Park—remember to pack water bottles, hats, and a change of clothes so the kids can hit the play structures right after you explore the market stalls.

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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! 

• Como Adventure Grove
• Hort Park
• Yishun Park
• Jubilee Park
• Pasir Ris Park

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 The Kallang - Water Play For The Young Ones Too!

Venue: The Kallang, access via the entrance near to Gate 22 of the National Stadium

Splash-N-Surf is located at The Kallang 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.