The Best Things To Do With Kids In Singapore This Week (17 to 23 Aug 2026)

Here's a list of weekly family fun events and experiences for you to create family fun this week!

Read on to find out more! For more ideas, head over to our weekly recommendations (compiled and updated weekly with experiences). Join our Telegram group for the more up-to-date sharing too!

1. Play, Create & Explore for Free at REINVENTION: ALLPLAY 2026 at Singapore Science Park

Venue: Geneo
Dates: Till 22 Nov 2026, activities are refreshed regularly 
Admission: Free with paid activities

Looking for a fresh, completely free way to get the kids moving and creating? REINVENTION: ALLPLAY 2026 transforms Singapore Science Park into an interactive, four-month festival dedicated entirely to play. Running from August through November, this multi-zone event turns public spaces into living playgrounds, giving families a great mix of hands-on creativity, digital AR missions, and active sports—all without spent a single cent on admission.

Start your visit at The Canopy at Geneo for PlayLab, where kids can explore interactive exhibits themed around Think, Make, Move, Experience, and Connect. Highlights include setting off crazy chain reactions with Rube Goldberg® Miracle Machines® and tackling the towering climbing installation by PARKLAB. If you have nature-loving kids, don't miss PlayMission, an immersive challenge created with Mandai X’s Ranger Buddies where children use augmented reality (AR) and physical tasks to learn about environmental sustainability.

Make a full day out of your trip by exploring the surrounding Geneo precinct and Science Park drive. Beyond the event spaces, the area offers wide, stroller-friendly paved walkways, shaded garden spots, and plenty of dining options to recharge after the kids burn off their energy at the outdoor PlayCourt sports space.

Visit REINVENTION: ALLPLAY 2026 for more details. 

BYKidO Tip: Take MRT to Kent Ridge Station (Exit E) for direct, sheltered access to Geneo. If you're coming on a weekend, combine the PlayLab exhibits with a stroll through the nearby Kent Ridge Park trails for a complete outdoor family day out!

2. Explore Traditional Arts and Cultural Stories at A Date with Tradition 2026 at Stamford Arts Centre

Venue: Stamford Arts Centre
Date: 21 August–5 September 2026
Admission: Free with some ticketed workshops 

A Date with Tradition 2026 invites you to discover Singapore’s traditional arts and cultural heritage through this year’s theme, Myths and Legends. Taking place at Stamford Arts Centre, the festival brings traditional stories and art forms to life through performances, interactive installations and participatory experiences.

Families can catch Chinese opera, Indian classical dance and gamelan storytelling, or get hands-on with activities such as batik painting, craft workshops, illuminated origami and a community mural. You can also explore Where the Wildflowers Grow: Rooted, an interactive installation where visitors can touch flowers and watch them glow and sway.

With plenty of opportunities to watch, create and participate, A Date with Tradition 2026 offers a fun way for families to explore different cultural traditions together. Most programmes are free, with selected ticketed workshops available throughout the festival.

3. Discover Malay Culture and Arts at Wisma Geylang Serai’s Bulan Bahasa 2026: ‘Budaya Milik Kita’

Venue: Wisma Geylang Serai, 1 Engku Aman Turn, Singapore 408528
Dates: 15 Aug - 10 Oct 2026
Admission: Free

Introduce your little ones to the vibrant world of Malay language, heritage, and the arts as Wisma Geylang Serai (WGS) celebrates Bulan Bahasa 2026. Running from 15 August to 10 October 2026, this cultural campaign features interactive music sessions, creative arts, and hands-on activities designed to give families an accessible, engaging look into local Malay traditions.

While the line-up spans classical opera and poetry forums, two key highlights are tailormade for kids and parents. On 26 and 27 September, families can drop by Bengkel Rentak Akar, an immersive music workshop led by Nadi Singapura. It introduces participants of all skill levels to traditional Malay percussion and folk rhythms through collaborative music-making—a fantastic, hands-on opportunity for children to bang a drum and feel the beat.

The celebrations wrap up on 10 October with Laman Warna, a dedicated family-friendly arts day filled with creative activities, interactive experiences, and an official attempt to set a new record in the Singapore Book of Records. It is a brilliant, budget-friendly way to spark your child's curiosity about local cultural history in a lively, welcoming setting.

Keep an eye on the official Wisma Geylang Serai Facebook for activity registration and schedule updates.

4. Turn Your KFC Run into a Pokémon Adventure
This August

Venue: KFC Singapore outlets islandwide
Dates: 19 Aug - 29 Sep 2026

If your kids are active Pokémon Trainers, mealtime is getting a massive upgrade this August. KFC Singapore is teaming up with Pokémon to transform all 71 outlets islandwide into active PokéStops and Gyms, alongside themed store makeovers, exclusive merchandise drops, and live character appearances.

Five selected outlets (NEX, Jem, Kallang, Compass One, and Jurong Point) will be dressed up in dedicated Pokémon element themes featuring photo spots with decals like Mega Raichu and Mega Charizard.

Beyond the photo opportunities, families can look forward to a Pikachu meet-and-greet on 29 August, free Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) beginner tutorials in September, and a seasonal Japanese menu featuring Japanese Nanban Zinger and Sweet Potato Mochi Balls.

To round out the experience, limited-edition merchandise—including reversible blind pouches, a 23cm Poké Ball storage bucket, Pikachu car neck pillows, and gaming chopsticks—will be available with meal purchases throughout the campaign.

Get full details here. 

5. Climb, Slide & Imagine at the Newly Opened Dreamdora Kids Playground at Dunearn Village

Venue: Dreamdora Kids Playground, #03-24, 896 Dunearn Rd, Singapore 589472
Opening Hours: Mon–Thu: 10am–8pm | Fri–Sun & Public Holidays: 10am–9pm
Admission: $28 for 1 hour; $36 for 2 hours 

Looking for a calmer indoor playground for kids of different ages? Dreamdora Kids Playground offers a cosy, less overwhelming space with a mix of active and imaginative play.

Kids can climb, crawl and slide through the multi-level play structure, which includes two curvy tunnel slides, an LED slide and ball play zone. There’s also a two-storey Pet Hospital for imaginative role-play, an Adventure Play Course with climbing and rope obstacles, and a Sensory Pebbles Play Zone for quieter play.

A highlight is Singapore’s first indoor Ferris wheel experience within a kids’ playground. Birthday party packages are also available from $699.

Admission starts from $28 for 1 hour or $36 for 2 hours, including one child and one adult. Grip socks are required and available for $3 per pair. Located at Dunearn Village, Dreamdora Kids Playground is also accessible via King Albert Park MRT.

Read our full review for a closer look at the play zones, what our kids enjoyed and more things to know before visiting.