Children's Day falls on 3 Oct 2025, and here's a list of exciting to-dos for you and your little ones to celebrate their day!
*Updated for 2025
Remember when Children's Day was celebrated on 1st October? Since 2012, the date has shifted to the first Friday of October, giving teachers and children a well-deserved long weekend instead of just a day off.
With a three-day weekend to fill, many parents may be wondering how to keep their little ones entertained. To make things easier, we've put together a list of exciting events and activities to help you plan a fun-filled weekend for the kids.
Sky's the Limit - An Immersive Theatre Experience for Children at KidsSTOP™
Venue: KidsSTOP™, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Singapore 609433
Dates: 30 Sep - 10 Oct 2025
Admission: $15 per person
Parents seeking a unique and engaging experience to celebrate children’s day will be thrilled to hear about the upcoming UNTAME Sensory Theatre, Sky's the Limit, happening at KidsSTOP™. Running from 30 Sep - 10 Oct 2025, this special theatre experience promises a thrilling 90-minute journey that blends hands-on science with the magic of immersive theatre, perfectly tailored for children aged 4 to 8.
Gear up for a fun-filled learning experience! Sky's the Limit offers a captivating 2-part experience designed to spark imagination and foster a love for learning about aviation for your young explorers, including a pre-show workshop and the immersive roving performances.
Sky's the Limit is most appropriate for parents with children aged 4 to 8 years old. Tickets are available at $15 per person, and every child attending Sky’s the Limit on 3 to 5 Oct will also receive a surprise Children’s Day Gift!
myFirst X SAFRA Content Creators Club Kids Photography Workshop
Venue: SAFRA Choa Chu Kang, Level 4, Social Hive (opposite Sonic Bowl)
Dates: 3 Oct 2025, 3 pm - 5 pm
Price: $89.90 (guest) and $79.90 (SAFRA / SCCC member)
Calling all budding photographers! The myFirst x SAFRA photography workshop is BACK for another Children's Day edition! Curated for kids (5 - 10 years old), the workshop will be held at SAFRA Choa Chu Kang and each kid will even get to bring home a myFirst Camera Insta 20 (worth $129)!
Instructors from the SAFRA Content Creator Club will be sharing tips on taking better photos - from lighting to angles. These little photography tips are useful for all camera types, be it a DSLR or a camera phone, use these tips to improve your next photo!
Only 15 parent and child spots are available, so don't wait and book your slot now! Sales close on 28 Sep 2025!
Free Vanilla Cone from McDonald's
Venue: Selected McDonald's Restaurants
Dates: 2 - 5 Oct 2025
This Children's Day, McDonald's will be making every child feel like a champion with the My Happy Little Wins campaign! As part of our Children’s Day celebrations this year, McDonald’s is thrilled to introduce “My Happy Little Wins” – a heartwarming campaign designed to encourage children to recognise and celebrate their victories – big or small.
Between 2 to 5 Oct 2025, parent can bring their children below the age of 12 to selected McDonald’s restaurant where children can pick up a “My Happy Little Wins” bookmark to jot down their cherished wins.
Help your child fill in their wins and share it with a staff to claim a FREE Vanilla Cone!
MapleBear's Autumn Adventures - Open House
Venue: MapleBear Schools Islandwide - 42 locations
Dates: 4 Oct 2025, 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Get ready for a magical open-house experience designed to showcase the joy and spirit of MapleBear to families across the island! At MapleBear's Autumn Adventures, children and families can discover the MapleBear difference through play, creativity, and exploration.
As part of the Open House experience, each MapleBear school will feature four Exploration Stations, creating a delightful journey of discovery for children.
At every station, children will take part in hands-on activities that highlight MapleBear’s play-based learning approach. Complete each activity to receive a beautifully designed postcard, and collect all 4 postcards to complete your very own MapleBear journey!
More than just a tour, Autumn Adventures is a magical learning adventure designed for families to experience how MapleBear nurtures curiosity, creativity, compassion, communication, confidence, and joy in every child.
With 42 locations islandwide, you will easily find a convenient MapleBear near you. So book your Autumn Adventures today to confirm your slot!
The Great Reef Rescue with Ranger Buddies at PLQ Parkside
Venue: PLQ Parkside
Dates: 6 Sep - 20 Nov 2025
Admission: Free
For families seeking an engaging and educational day out, a new adventure awaits at PLQ Parkside. Happening from 6 Sep 2025, Ranger Buddies: Missions Around the World: The Great Reef Rescue offers a free-admission experience designed to inspire young ones to become champions of conservation.
This exciting event is perfect for children aged 4 to 10 as they embark on a series of activities that blends augmented reality (AR) and physical exploration.
We received an S.O.S – Coco the Tortoise needs our help to save the dying the coral reefs! This sounds like a mission for the Ranger Buddies! Here are the activities that the little Ranger Buddies will undertake at this mission!
- Teleport Point: Get ready to step through the portal and be transported to the mission - don't forget to grab a selfie first!
- The Fading Reef: Ready to dive into a puzzle mission with your child? Flip the boards to learn the difference between a living reef and a lifeless one. Then, on your Ranger Buddies app, get ready to see the magic happen! Complete the accompanying quiz and watch as Coco's ocean friends swim amongst a healthy reef via AR, right before your eyes.
- Fishy Problem: This station turns learning into an engaging activity. Your child will play detective, looking for and scanning broken corals to uncover what is harming them. With each scan, they will reveal new clues and gain new knowledge that helps them solve a mysterious riddle at the end.
- Good Catch: Through this balance board activity, kids will learn what are sustainable fishing choices and learn to avoid unsustainable seafood in their daily lives!
- Be a Reef Hero: Teamwork makes the dream work! In this fun AR activity, you and your child will work together to protect the reefs. By using your phone’s camera, you'll see the activity come to life, with things popping up on the screen around your child that need to be cleared away. Guide your child to swat away the things that harm our precious reefs. It's a game of communication and quick action that shows how their small daily efforts can make a big impact on the entire ocean!
Upon completion of the mission, children will earn an exclusive Ranger Buddies mission completion badge, collected from Tanglin Cookhouse! This is the 3rd of 8 missions happening till 2026, each mission will have its own exclusive completion badge! Make sure to come back and collect the other badges too!
That's not all! Make it a family fun day out with Lendlease e-Vouchers (while stocks last) and exclusive offers at various PLQ tenants too! Participants who have completed the mission will also be able to qualify for the Lendlease Plus members exclusive Highest Spender Reward to win a stay at Mandai Rainforest Resort (T&Cs apply).
Admission is free! Simply head down to PLQ Parkside during the event period to start your Great Reef Rescue mission. For more details on the missions, families can visit Ranger Buddies: Missions Around the World!
Ready, Build, Zoom! F1 Race Car Workshop @ Kada
Venue: KADA @ 5 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069183 (next to Maxwell Market)
Dates: 4 or 5 Oct 2025
Admission: $35
Design, build and race your F1 car on a mini track! Suitable for 7 years old and above, this workshop offers hands-on fun for kids, teens and adults during F1 weekend!
For 1.5 hours, kids and adults will design and build their very own F1 prototype cars, using everyday materials and a dash of imagination. Get ready for an adrenaline-packed race at the end as your cars are put to the test on the action-packed cardboard track!
Are you ready to challenge other racers and take home your custom-built ride?
2 Complimentary Children Tickets with Adult Ticket Purchase at Marina Bay Sands
Venue: Attractions at Marina Bay Sands
Dates: 3 to 31 Oct 2025
Admission: Varies with attraction
This October, Marina Bay Sands invites families to celebrate Children’s Day with experiences that blend play, creativity and discovery.
Every adult ticket purchased to SingaPop! 60 Years of Singapore Pop Culture, Another World Is Possible, Sampan Rides or Digital Light Canvas by teamLab, parents can redeem 2 complimentary tickets for children aged 2 to 12 years old!
Available from 3 to 31 Oct 2025, this Children’s Day treat is the perfect way for families to create cherished memories at Marina Bay Sands. To redeem the two complimentary Child tickets, visitors simply need to present their purchased Adult ticket at the entry point of each participating attraction.
LEGO® Experience the Thrill at ION Orchard
Venue: ION Orchard, Level 1 Outdoor ION², 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
Date: Now – 12 Oct 2025, 11am – 9pm daily
Fee: Free admission
The LEGO® Experience the Thrill, a family-friendly pop-up at ION Orchard where families and fans of all ages can race, play, and create unforgettable memories together.
Grab photos with the life-sized LEGO Williams Racing FW46 F1® Race Car, built with over 400,000 LEGO bricks and measuring 5.5 metres in length and 2.1 metres in width. This very car was driven by the Atlassian Williams Racing Team drivers at the Miami Grand Prix Drivers’ Parade earlier this year, and will be making its Asia Pacific debut at the event!
Families can also pick up a mission card and set off on an exciting journey! Complete 3 activities and kids below 12 years old can also redeem a LEGO® Race Car too! So don't wait and visit the pop-up over the Children's Day weekend!
Octoburst! - A Children's Festival
Venue: Various Locations
Dates: 1 Oct -31 Dec 2025
Fees: Free
The annual Children's Day festival at Esplanade, Octoburst! – A Children’s Festival will be taking on a new format this year as the arts centre will be surrounded by the F1 tracks on Children's Day.
We will miss the fun, laughter and excitement at this annual festival, but do still check out the website and find out what they have installed for you and your little ones!
A Plateful of Joy: Crafting Our Favourite Foods
Venue: Children's Museum Singapore
Dates: 4 & 5 Oct, 11 am
Admission: Free
This Children’s Day weekend, explore the tastes that bring us joy through art and play! In this free drop-in activity at the Children's Museum Singapore, children will create colourful collages of their favourite foods using a variety of craft materials.
Join in for a fun, relaxing session - a perfect way for kids to unwind, spark creativity, and celebrate the foods we love! This activity is specially curated to complement the PLAY + MAKE space, an imaginative maker’s space where children explore Singapore’s food heritage through hands-on activities.
TinyTopia: A Unique Exhibition of Insects and Ants
Venue: 743A North Bridge Road
Dates: Till 28 Dec 2025
Admission: $15 (adults), $12 (children), Free (under 3 and 65+)
TinyTopia is an exciting new exhibition that invites families to explore the incredible world of insects while discovering the unique story of Singapore. Get ready for an interactive experience where your family can see the world from an ant's-eye view.
You will get to see live ant colonies building intricate societies inside dioramas of iconic Singapore landmarks like Gardens by the Bay and the Marina Bay Sands, get up close and personal with some of nature's most bizarre creatures at the Macro Studio, and even purchase specially designed enclosures and make your own ant-home!
TinyTopia is located at 743A North Bridge Road and runs until 28 Dec 2025. Tickets are available now at Ticket Fairy from $12 per pax.
Dive in, Have Fun and Win Big at The Clementi Mall
Venue: The Clementi Mall
Dates: 12 Sep - 19 Oct 2025
Fee: with min. spending in mall
Families looking for a fantastic day out this September holiday should head down to The Clementi Mall’s “It’s Claw Time” campaign where kids and the young at heart can enjoy the perfect de-stress moment!
From 12 to 21 Sep 2025, S³ Rewards Members who spend a minimum of $80 mall-wide can participate in this fun-filled Human Claw Machine experience! Get strapped onto the claw machine, put on the oversized gloves and be ready to be lowered into a ball pit to "claw" attractive prizes.
Dive into the fun! Grab as many coloured balls as you can and snag multiple prizes – from toys and plushies to tenant vouchers from Lenskart, Seoul Garden, Wingstop and more! With guaranteed wins, endless laughs, and plenty of photo-worthy moments, this is one holiday experience you won’t want to miss!
Even more rewards await from 12 Sep to 19 Oct, spend a minimum of $60 and redeem four iClaw Taiwan tokens to play the claw machines at #04-28. Also, enjoy 2X bonus points when you dine at participating F&B outlets with a minimum spend of $60 in a single receipt, for the first 100 redemptions only!
Don’t miss this unique and exciting experience — only at The Clementi Mall!
*Terms and conditions apply. Not yet an S³ Rewards Members, sign-up now for free!
Support the Kids at the Singapore Kidpreneur Bazaar 2025
Venue: HarbourFront Centre Level 1
Dates: 4 - 5 Oct 2025, 12 pm - 7 pm
Admission: Free
Come support the young entrepreneurs at the Singapore Kidpreneurs Bazaar! The 6th edition will be taking place at HarbourFront Centre over the weekend where you can expect a marketplace powered entirely by young minds aged 4 to 16!
There's no admission required! You just need to come, support and experience how these passionate kidpreneurs take their ideas and turn them in actual businesses - from homemade crafts and baked treats to original games and services!
Or perhaps it is a chance to inspire your very own child to take that entrepreneurial step too!
Free KFC Lil' Bucket Meal at the Make Space For Imagination Pop-up
Venue: KFC Plaza Singapura
Dates: 4 Oct 2025
Admission: Free
KFC is bringing imagination to life with a series of pop-ups throughout October. Starting with Children’s Day, the “Make Space For Imagination” Pop-Up will be held at KFC Plaza Singapura on 4 October 2025. Families can capture memories at the Lil’ Bucket photobooth (one turn per child strictly below 12), parents can pen heartfelt notes to their children and share their messages on socials to earn a complimentary Lil’ Bucket meal, and even stand a chance to win a KFC Party for 15 people.
Children’s Day Fun at LG Subscribe™ Suntec City
Venue: LG Subscribe™ Brand Store, Suntec City (#02-602 East Wing)
Dates: 28 Sep 2025, 12 pm - 5 pm
Admission: Free
LG Subscribe™ is celebrating Children’s Day with an exciting family event at its Suntec City Brand Store with a range of activities designed for families, including:
- Injeolmi Bingsu Live Station: Enjoy a sweet treat of injeolmi bingsu topped with mochi and red beans (limited quantities available).
- Balloon Sculpting: Creative balloon artists will craft fun shapes for children throughout the event.
- Interactive Game – InstaCatch: Parents and children aged 5 and above can try their hand at catching Korean food items on a tray to place in the LG InstaView® Refrigerator. Top scorers will win kid’s goodie bags (while stocks last).
- Dalgona Game: Participants will carve Dalgona candy shapes for a chance to win popcorn, candy floss, or plushies from a claw machine. Limited to 200 tins and 60 plushies.
There will also be free workshops happening. These require onsite registration on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Face / Hand Painting (12:15 PM – 1:15 PM): Quick, playful designs for kids of all ages, ranging from simple 1-2 minute sketches to detailed 5-10 minute creations.
- Shrink Art Keychain Workshop (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM): Children aged 5 and above can design keychains inspired by popular Korean characters like Line Friends and BT21. Limited to 20-25 participants.
- Bauble Clay Workshop (2:45 PM – 3:45 PM): Kids aged 6 and above can create personalized clay baubles using step-by-step templates. Limited to 10-12 participants.
- Magic Show + Mini Games (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM): A captivating performance with interactive mini-games for the whole family.
RSVP now to get priority entry to the event!
Mid-Autumn Family FUN with Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and Singapore Chinese Orchestra
Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and Singapore Chinese Orchestra
Dates: 4 - 5 Oct 2025
Admission: Free with ticketed events
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) have come together to present Mid-Autumn Family FUN 2025 to celebrate the festival in the CBD.
One of the key highlights of this year’s festival will be Moongazing with Monday Bruce, an art installation at SCCC’s Roof Garden featuring five giant illuminated inflatables of Monday Bruce, the main rabbit character from a popular series of collectible blind boxes. The installation will be on display from 11 September to 30 November 2025, 10am to 10pm daily, at SCCC’s Roof Garden.
Other programme highlights include:
- Parent-Child Workshops: A series of interactive hands-on sessions for parent-and-child or grandparent-and-children pairings to experience soap-making, tea-whisking and traditional Chinese medicine scented pouch making.
- Rabbit's Brew House: An experiential tea house at SCCC’s Multi-Purpose Hall bringing together mooncake sampling and tea tasting, crosstalk and hanfu dance performances, hanfu sharing and photo-taking, cellophane lantern-making and Chinese knot-making activities.
- Play It Chill: Free performances and activities at SCCC’s Level 1 Concourse suitable for all ages, ranging from drumming acts by Drum Feng, storytelling, poetry reciting to lantern riddles and fan painting.
Visitors to SCCC and SCH can also participate in a bingo game that encourages exploration of various venues within the premises. By completing different MAFF 2025 activities – from performances to workshops and character hunts – visitors can collect stamps and redeem exclusive prizes, such as silkscreen printed tote bags in partnership with STPI, and Munchi pancakes!
The Hidden Stories: Unveiling Invisible disAbilities
Venue: Punggol Regional Library
Dates: 5 Oct 2025, 11 am - 4 pm
Admission: Free
Discover the experiences of individuals living with invisible disabilities at The Hidden Stories: Unveiling Invisible disAbilities, organised by Temasek Polytechnic’s student-led advocacy group, SENvocates!
This community engagement programme shines a spotlight on personal journeys, lived experiences, and the importance of empathy and inclusion.
Visitors will get to explore activity booths, take part in storytelling sessions, and watch an inspiring yo-yo performance by a SENvocates alumnus with special education needs, all designed to encourage understanding and spark meaningful conversations around hidden challenges.
The event is designed to be engaging, thought-provoking, and accessible to everyone, showing how each of us can contribute to a more inclusive society.
Visit a Kids-Friendly Museum
Did you know that there are over 60 museums in Singapore and definitely more than 100 exhibitions and showcases at any time? Did you also know that Singapore is home to MANY amazing family-friendly museums and many are free for Singaporean residents too?
Here's a our list of 30+ of the best kid-friendly museum and exhibitions, and you can take your pick on which to visit over the Children's Day weekend.
Enjoy A Meal at a Family-friendly Restaurant
A family that eats together, stays together! That's why we are encouraging you to discover new dining ideas with our popular restaurants lists! Here's a list of kids dine for free promotions and another list of restaurants and cafes with play areas for extra fun!
Bring the Kids Out to Play at an Outdoor Playground
With a playground at almost every block away, the choices of outdoor play are aplenty! But this Children's Day, you may wish to bring them to a special play experience at some of the Best Outdoor Playgrounds in Singapore!
From water play at the Dino-themed Water Playground at Causeway Point to the Nature Playgarden at the Como Adventure Grove at Botanic Gardens, you will find the best in the list and more in our round up of the best outdoor places to go for fun - and all for free! We have put them together by categories, while some playgrounds fall into multiple categories, we have put them into the most appropriate one.
Shop & Play at these Playground in Malls
Perhaps heading outdoors is not your thing, how about a trip to the shopping mall where mummy gets to shop, daddy get to eat and the little ones get to play? Here's a list of malls with free indoor and outdoor play spaces, as well as free water play too!
Go Bonding While Flying A Plane (Simulator)
Venue: Oxley Bizhub # 01 - 50, 63 Ubi Road 1, Singapore 408728
Opening Hours: Tue - Sun (10 am - 10 pm)
Admission: $140
Here's an interesting parent and child activity! Head down to Aeroviation and let dedicated instructors guide you and your child through the steps to fly an aircraft on the flight simulator - take over the controls and fly the aircraft on your own as well! We have done it and we believe you can too!
This 1 hour Flight Experience is suitable for parent and child, with a suggested age of 7 years and older.
Go on a Parent-Child Fishing Experience at Nature Kindred
Venue: 65 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore
Opening Hours: Sat & Sun, 10 am to 7 pm
Admission: Free, fees apply for activities
Nature Kindred is a nature-themed family venue located within a plant nursery where it aims to provide an opportunity for parents to disconnect from their everyday routines and responsibilities and focus on their relationship with the family.
One of the activities at the venue is the parent and child fishing experience as you use a net to try to catch the fast swimming guppies in the beautifully designed fish pond. It isn't easy to catch the fishes but definitely an experience for the young ones.
Those who purchase the Parent Child Fishing Experience with DIY Kit package ($38) will get a decorative fish tank that they can decorate using rocks, sand and figurine to bring home. Do note that the tank will fit 2 to 3 fishes. You may also purchase the experience without the kit, and you will receive a plastic container to bring the fishes home! fishing as each of you try to catch these fast swimming friends.
Create a Music Box Together
Venue: Wooderful Life @ Funan #02-K06
Opening Hours: Daily, 11 am to 7 pm
Admission: $90
The Wooderful Life Music Box DIY Session is a fun and creative activity that allows you to make your own unique wooden music box. You can choose from a variety of melodies and wooden parts to assemble a lovely and touching scene that reflects your personality and interests. It is also a great way to bond with your family and friends, as you can work together to create a memorable gift or a timeless keepsake.
Suitable for kids 5 years old & above. Kids below 12 years old will need to be parent accompanied.
