The Best Things To Do With Kids In Singapore This Week (29 Jun to 5 Jul 2026)

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

Embark on A Magical Island Adventure: Let’s Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line at Sentosa, a limited-time island takeover of immersive storytelling and family fun. Dive into CRYBABY Cry Me an Ocean at Singapore Oceanarium, where ocean-inspired installations bring marine life and storytelling together.

Join the KFC Karnival Showdown, where carnival games, live entertainment and plenty of fried chicken await. Catch the NDP2026 fireworks and flypast at Kallang Basin, where families can enjoy an early preview of the National Day celebrations. Create, connect and celebrate at ART:DIS Pocket Fest, where people of all ages and abilities are invited to learn, make and play together.

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. Embark on A Magical Island Adventure: Let’s Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line at Sentosa

Venue: Various locations across Sentosa, Singapore
Date: 24 June–20 September 2026
Admission: From S$8 (Child) | From S$10 (Adult)

From 24 June to 20 September 2026, Sentosa transforms into A Magical Island Adventure: Let’s Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line, a three-month island-wide experience inspired by the upcoming Disney Adventure cruise.

Across Sentosa, families can explore seven themed zones linked to Disney Cruise Line, from Sensoryscape and the Singapore Cable Car – Sentosa Line to Palawan Beach and the Southernmost Point. Collect medallion stamps along the way as you journey through interactive installations, character photo spots, and immersive storytelling moments.

Highlights include Disney-themed Sentosa Express trains, sky-high Cable Car cabins featuring Toy Story Place and Disney Discovery Reef designs, and beachside installations at Palawan Beach. Expect giant displays like a 6-metre Baymax inflatable, Toy Story bath-toy characters, Marvel-inspired zones, and glowing night-time lighting that transforms the shoreline.

At Sensoryscape, discover 13 princess-themed hammock installations and an illuminated night trail with over 100 lighting effects. Central Beach Bazaar adds a 3.5-metre Magical Compass photo spot, while exclusive merchandise across the island completes the experience.

Guests sailing on Disney Adventure may also enjoy selected Sentosa perks, including attraction access and discounts. A full island takeover, this limited-time event blends Disney storytelling with Sentosa’s iconic landscapes.

2. Dive Into CRYBABY Cry Me an Ocean at
Singapore Oceanarium

Venue: Singapore Oceanarium, Resorts World Sentosa
Date: 24 June–30 August 2026
Admission: Outdoor installations are free, while indoor installations require an entrance ticket

From 24 June to 30 August 2026, Singapore Oceanarium at Resorts World Sentosa transforms into a playful underwater world with CRYBABY Cry Me an Ocean—a limited-time family experience blending art, storytelling, and marine discovery.

In collaboration with POP MART, Resorts World Sentosa, and the Singapore Tourism Board, CRYBABY is reimagined as adorable ocean-inspired characters spread across 11 immersive photo zones. Families can spot giant inflatables and sculptures, including towering 5-metre ANGLERFISH and PUFFERFISH figures outside the entrance and a 2-metre WHALESHARK greeting visitors inside the galleries.

Beyond photo moments, each installation is placed alongside real marine habitats, encouraging kids to learn about ocean life through interactive storytelling and discovery. The experience is designed to make conservation and marine education fun and engaging for all ages.

Before heading home, visit the CRYBABY POP-UP Store at WEAVE, Resorts World Sentosa, featuring exclusive merchandise and an eye mask giveaway with minimum spend (while stocks last).

Outdoor installations are free, while Oceanarium access requires admission (Adult S$55, Child/Senior S$43). A school holiday outing that combines cute collectibles, learning, and underwater adventure in one stop.

3. Join the KFC Karnival Showdown for a Night of
Fried Chicken, Games & Fun

Venue: *SCAPE Outdoor Plaza
Date: 4 July 2026
Admission: $29.90 (adult) and $15.90 (children ages 5-12)

Celebrate International Fried Chicken Day KFC style at the first-ever KFC Karnival Showdown. Gather your friends and family for an evening of carnival games, live entertainment, exciting rewards, and of course, plenty of fried chicken.

Kick things off with a Bucket Meal before heading into replayable game stations where the more you play, the more you feast. Represent Team Original or Team Crispy and join the showdown as both teams battle for bragging rights.

You’ll also get to enjoy exclusive experiences with BYD, Coca-Cola, and Red Bull — with Adult Ticket holders getting the opportunity to stand a chance to win a BYD ATTO 3.

4. Catch the NDP2026 Fireworks & Flypast
at Kallang Basin

Venues: Around the Kallang Basin
Dates: 4, 11, 18 and 25 Jul, 1 and 9 Aug 
Admission: Free

As we step into July, the annual NDP rehearsals will be in full swing, giving families a glimpse of what to expect during the National Day celebrations on 9 August. Families can expect fireworks and more every Sat in Jul at The Kallang. 

If you are planning to catch some of the action, here are some details that you do not want to miss! 

Fireworks will be happening from the Kallang Basin. Based on the Combined Rehearsal on 27 Jun 2026, these are fired at 7.40 pm (a small fireworks) and the finale fireworks at 9.10 pm. Do note that we believe the finale fireworks for future rehearsals should be earlier at about 8.30 pm. 

Families can also look to the skies at around 6.45 pm for the State Flag Flypast and listen out for the Presidential Gun Salute and the Fire of Joy at 6.50 pm and 7 pm respectively. 

These timings are estimates and you can check out updated details on our National Day Parade 2026 updates. 

5. Create, Connect & Celebrate at ART:DIS Pocket Fest

Venue: Objectifs, 155 Middle Rd, Singapore 188977
Dates: 4 - 5 Jul 2026
Admission: Free with paid workshops 

Step into a vibrant celebration of creativity, connection and community. Back for its second edition, ART:DIS’s Pocket Fest returns with exciting opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to create, learn and connect through inclusive workshops, performances, activities and exhibitions.

The festival showcases the creativity of more than 50 artists with disabilities, sharing their talents and stories with the wider community. This is a welcoming space where everyone is invited to take part. Whether you're crafting something new, discovering an artist's perspective, joining a community activity or simply enjoying a performance, every experience is designed to bring people together.

Through creativity and shared experiences, Pocket Fest celebrates the idea that everyone has something valuable to contribute and that the arts are for everyone.