Here's a list of weekly family fun events and experiences for you to create family fun this week!
As always, this is just a compilation of our weekly five ideas, if you need more ideas for family fun, do head over to our weekly updated list of weekly recommendations or join our Telegram group for the most up-to-date recommendations!
Experience EnlighTEN, Singapore Botanic Gardens’ first-ever light show, lighting up the nights until 10 August 2025! Don’t miss SPARK, a stunning free immersive light installation debuting at Gardens by the Bay for four nights only. Get active and try over 30 sports with the whole family at Decathlon Sports Fest, Singapore’s biggest free sports festival featuring exciting prizes. Explore PLAY + MAKE at Children’s Museum Singapore—a vibrant new space where families connect through food, creativity, and hands-on fun. Then, embark on a free wild adventure with Ranger Buddies at Geneo, designed to spark curiosity about native wildlife with engaging activities and exclusive rewards.
1. Discover EnlighTEN: Singapore Botanic Gardens’ First-Ever Light Show
Venue: Various spots across the Singapore Botanic Gardens
Date: till 10 Aug 2025
Time: 7.30pm to 10pm
Fee: Free Admission
Experience the Singapore Botanic Gardens like never before at EnlighTEN, its first-ever light show happening nightly from 7.30 pm to 10 pm till 10 August 2025!
Wander through stunning illuminated installations set to orchestral music by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and catch highlights such as First Light at Tanglin Gate, the dazzling Rain Tree Radiance at the Bandstand, and the dreamy Canopy of Wonder at Palm Court. Don’t miss A Garden’s Reflection, a six-minute light show at Swan Lake screened every 20 minutes.
As part of SG60 celebrations, the Gardens’ Heritage Festival also offers 40+ free activities for families, including live performances, outdoor movies, guided tours, and a fun Discovery Passport activity.
Admission is free for all! For more details, check out our write-up here.
2. Catch SPARK: A Free Immersive Light Installation at Gardens by the Bay
Date & Time:
- 31 Jul to 2 Aug 2025: 8pm to 10pm
- 3 Aug 2025: 9pm to 11pm
Fee: Free Admission
Catch SPARK, an awe-inspiring light installation by acclaimed Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde, as it makes its Southeast Asian debut at Gardens by the Bay! For four nights only, the Supertree Grove Lawn will come alive with thousands of floating light sparks drifting silently with the wind—an ethereal experience inspired by fireflies and starlit skies.
Previously showcased in cities like London, Tokyo, Melbourne, and Auckland, SPARK reimagines fireworks in a sustainable, poetic form. The installation is part of Gardens by the Bay’s National Day celebrations and commemorates 60 years of Netherlands-Singapore ties.
For more information, check out our write-up here.
3. Try 30+ Sports for Free at Decathlon Sports Fest
Venue: Decathlon Singapore Lab, Kallang
Date: 2 to 3 Aug 2025
Time: 9am to 7pm
Fee: Free Admission
Join the Decathlon Sports Fest on 2 to 3 August 2025 at Decathlon Singapore Lab, Kallang, for Singapore’s biggest free sports festival!
Families can try over 30 exciting sports, from Football, Basketball, Zumba, and Muay Thai to unique activities like Pony Riding, Pickleball, Archery, Scuba Diving demos, and Dragon Boat—with all equipment provided. Beyond the sports, enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with music, food, and fun for all ages. Feeling competitive? Complete 10 different sports to win Decathlon gift cards, goodie bags, and prizes! The event runs 9am to 7pm daily, so come discover new family favorites and embrace the joy of movement.
Admission is free—don’t miss this chance for an action-packed weekend! For more details, check out our write-up here.
4. Get Creative at PLAY + MAKE: Explore Food Heritage Through Fun
Venue: Children’s Museum Singapore (23-B Coleman Street)
Date: 20 Jul 2025 to 31 Mar 2026
Time: Opening hours follow the museum’s daily schedule
Fee: Included with museum entry (charges may apply for selected workshops)
Bring the kids to PLAY + MAKE at the Children’s Museum Singapore and celebrate Singapore’s food heritage through play and creativity!
Running from 20 July 2025 to 31 March 2026, this vibrant maker’s space features hands-on activities like designing outfits, crafting kueh for a pretend tea party, decorating crockery, and weaving traditional patterns. Don’t miss the Maker’s Cabinet, showcasing unique creations such as a durian-inspired dress, Nasi Lemak-themed shoes, and a LEGO tingkat.
Families can also enjoy seasonal craft themes, free storytelling sessions, and special workshops, including mooncake-making and sauce discovery tours. Plus, look out for the travelling exhibition at libraries islandwide from August 2025 to January 2026. Admission applies, and it’s the perfect opportunity for parents and children to bond over creativity, culture, and play!
For more information, check out our write-up here.
5. Join the Ranger Buddies on a Wild Family Adventure at Geneo
Venue: The Canopy at Geneo, B1, 1 Science Park Drive
Date: 24 Jul to 24 Aug 2025
Time: 11am to 8pm
Fee: Free Admission
Head to Geneo @ Science Park Drive for a free family adventure at SG60: A Wild Celebration, happening from 24 July to 24 August 2025!
Perfect for kids aged 4–10, this event blends hands-on fun, digital challenges, and nature discovery. Little ones can complete quizzes, craft activities, and the all-new Colour Me Wild feature—where their artwork comes alive in 3D via the Ranger Buddies app. Complete missions to earn a limited-edition badge, join a thrilling digital scavenger hunt for native animals, and win a Sally the Hornbill plushie (limited redemptions).
Families can also enjoy weekend workshops with nature groups, plus exclusive F&B deals at Geneo eateries. Admission is free for all!
For more details, check out our write-up here.
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