Here's a list of weekly family fun events and experiences for you to create family fun this week!
Here's our weekly list of family fun to-dos to help you create lots of fun times with the kids! This week, we look at celebrating Lunar New Year in style and more!
Head to Mandai Wildlife Reserve for a wild festive experience, and enjoy free activities at the Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2025 at SAFRA Punggol. Don’t miss the immersive fun at the Balloon Museum's Singapore debut at Marina Bay Sands from 13 June—join the waiting list for early bird access and a 50% ticket discount! Let the kids explore, climb, slide, and bounce at the new Jolly Jungle Indoor Playground at Our Tampines Hub. Plus, if you missed the main Chingay parades, Chingay @ Heartlands will bring the celebrations to your neighborhood starting 9 February.
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!
1. Usher in the Year of the Snake at
Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Venue: Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Date: now to 12 Feb 2025
Admission: Ticket to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve applies
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Mandai Wildlife Reserve (now – 12 Feb) with a wild lineup of festive fun! Get up close with fascinating reptiles like the king cobra, green anaconda, and cave racer during special keeper talks and feeding sessions. Enjoy lion dance performances, dazzling LED TwiLIGHT shows, and meet-and-greets with the God of Fortune. Watch Sassy the cockatoo deliver red packets and Amigo the Amazon parrot wish visitors “Gong Xi Fa Cai” at Bird Paradise, while capybaras, sea lions, and other animal stars spread festive cheer. Join interactive quizzes, scavenger hunts, and stand to win exclusive gifts. Plus, WildPass members can enjoy 20% off admission along with special festive feasts and deals. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration!
For more details, check out our write-up here.
2. Step into a World of Balloons at the Balloon Museum – Join the Waiting List for 50% Off!
Venue: Marina Bay Sands
Date: 13 Jun to 31 Aug 2025
Admission: TBC
Get ready for a whimsical, immersive experience as the Balloon Museum makes its Singapore debut at Marina Bay Sands from 13 June to 31 August 2025! This one-of-a-kind exhibition features large-scale, interactive balloon installations crafted by artists from around the world, transforming air into breathtaking works of art. Step into vibrant balloon landscapes, perfect for exploration and Insta-worthy moments, while kids and adults alike discover the creative and educational possibilities of this unique medium. With engaging displays and family-friendly activities, it’s an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Join the waiting list now for early bird access and a 50% discount when tickets go on sale—don’t miss out on this magical adventure!
For more information, check out our write-up here.
3. Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2025 at SAFRA Punggol
Venue: SAFRA Punggol (9 Sentul Cres, Singapore 828654)
Date: 8 & 9 Feb 2025
Admission: Free admission with some ticketed activities
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a fun-filled Lunar New Year experience at the Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2025 at SAFRA Punggol! Enjoy a variety of free activities including storytelling sessions that bring Chinese legends to life, craft stations where you can create Chinese Zodiac Ink Rubbing Art and opera masks, plus mini-games for all ages. Watch exciting live performances such as the Hakka Qilin Dance, lion & dragon dances, martial arts, and a Chinese string quartet. Explore two engaging exhibitions on Lunar New Year markets and Wan Qing Yuan's heritage. Don't forget to grab a Lunar New Year Activity Kit for even more festive fun! It’s a perfect opportunity for families to bond, learn about Chinese culture, and make lasting memories.
For more details, check out our write-up here.
4. Climb, Slide & Bounce at Jolly Jungle Indoor Playground at Our Tampines Hub!
Venue: Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, #03-02, Singapore 528523
Opening Hours: 10am to 9pm daily, 10am - 5pm on Eve of PH and closed on PH
Admission: from $13
Nestled within Tampines Regional Library at Our Tampines Hub, Jolly Jungle Indoor Playground is a thrilling indoor play space perfect for kids of all ages. This vibrant playground features a hinoki bead sand pit for mess-free sensory play, a massive ball pit with a banana boat, and an exciting jungle-themed treehouse made of elastic bands for climbing and exploring. Little adventurers can zoom down a 3-lane LED fast slide, bounce on trampolines, or challenge themselves on the hamster wheel! For celebrations, the jungle-themed party room offers fun packages starting from $499.
Tickets start at $13 (weekdays) / $15 (weekends) for 1 hour (child + adult). Conveniently accessible via Level 2 of the library, head up to Level 3 for an unforgettable indoor adventure!
For more information, check out our write-up here.
5. Experience Chingay @ Heartlands: Festivities in Your Neighborhood!
If you missed the main parades, don’t fret! Chingay is bringing the celebrations to residential areas across Singapore with Chingay @ Heartlands from 9 February to 2 March 2025. This exciting series features floats and lively performances, allowing families to enjoy the Chingay spirit right in their own neighborhoods. Check out the schedule:
- 9 Feb: Marine Parade GRC, MacPherson, and Mountbatten SMC
- 15 Feb: Ang Mo Kio GRC, Kebun Baru, and Yio Chu Kang SMCs
- 16 Feb: East Coast GRC
- 21 Feb: Tampines GRC
- 22 Feb: Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC
- 23 Feb: Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC and Punggol West SMC
- 1 Mar: Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC and Marymount SMC
- 2 Mar: Choa Chu Kang GRC and Hong Kah North SMC
For more details, check out our write-up here.