The Best Things To Do With Kids In Singapore This Week (4 to 10 Aug 2025)

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!

It’s National Day week, and there’s so much for families to explore! Celebrate SG60 at Suntec City with fun hawker-themed challenges and interactive play zones, or embark on a time-travel adventure at the National Museum with the all-new Singapore Odyssea. Over at Gardens by the Bay, don’t miss two special events — the stunning Orchid Extravaganza and the lively NDP 2025 Bay Celebrations. Take the celebrations outdoors with seven dazzling light activations and digital experiences across the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct. Plus, for little explorers, check out Wan To Play Tropical Drift, a vibrant new indoor playground at Woodlands Civic Centre packed with pretend-play fun and thrilling activities!

And if you’re craving even more SG60 fun — think fireworks, parades, and family events — check out our full guide here!

1. Celebrate SG60 at Suntec City with Jubilee Joy

Venue: Suntec City
Date: Now to 10 Aug 2025
Fee: Free Admission

Celebrate SG60 at Suntec City with a vibrant line-up of family-friendly fun!

Head to the Atrium (Tower 1 & 2), 11am–9pm, where kids aged 4–12 can take on the Food Playground Challenge for free—just sign up as a Suntec+ member! Highlights include the towering Dragon Slide, Chendol Ball Pit, and four culinary-themed games like Prata Shot and Chicky Stack. Complete all stations to redeem freebies and stand a chance to win Gojek vouchers. Don’t miss the community art project, where a $5 donation lets you add your wish to a digital mural by local artist Ah Guo.

On 8 & 9 Aug (5pm–9pm), join the National Day Countdown at Suntec Plaza for free ice cream, trivia games, nostalgic pop-ups, and live music by Ben Hum.

Plus, enjoy shopper rewards and heritage showcases across the mall from now till 31 Aug.

For more details, check out our write-up here.

2. Step Into Singapore Odyssea at the National Museum

Venue: National Museum of Singapore, Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda, Level 2
Date: from 8 Aug 2025
Time: Museum opening hours
Fee: Free for Singaporeans & PRs | $18 (Foreigners Concession (Students, Seniors,
Persons with Disabilities) | $24 (Foreigners - Standard)

Discover Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time, opening on 8 Aug at the National Museum of Singapore’s refreshed Glass Rotunda!

This multi-sensory installation takes visitors on an immersive voyage through 700 years of Singapore’s history with stunning visuals, interactive storytelling, and dynamic soundscapes. Adopt a magical land, sea, or sky companion via an RFID wristband for a personalised experience as you explore highlights like the LED Globe light show, an epic spiral ramp journey across four historical chapters, and an awe-inspiring digital waterfall finale.

Complete your visit with special National Day programmes, including the Once Upon A Tide exhibition, hands-on art activities, LEGO builds, and the spectacular Canvas of Light projection on 9 Aug. 

For more information, check out our write-up here.

3. Join the August Festivities at Gardens by the Bay: Orchid Extravaganza & NDP 2025 Bay Celebrations

Venue: Gardens by the Bay
Date: 1 to 31 Aug 2025 (Orchid Extravaganza) | 9 Aug 2025 (NDP 2025 Bay Celebrations)
Fee: Ticketed (Orchid Extravaganza) | Free (NDP 2025 Bay Celebrations)

Celebrate a lively August at Gardens by the Bay with two can’t-miss events!

From 1 to 31 Aug, immerse your family in the stunning Orchid Extravaganza at the Flower Dome, featuring over 6,000 vibrant orchids, including a walk-in 6.5-meter orchid-clad Supertree centerpiece. Discover unique orchid hybrids named after local places and institutions, and explore Peranakan-inspired floral designs. Flower Dome ticket holders also enjoy complimentary entry to the Peranakan Museum for a limited time, plus a chance to win a gold orchid brooch in a social media contest.

Then, on 9 Aug at The Meadow, join the NDP 2025 Bay Celebrations with a free live telecast of the National Day Parade accompanied by lively performances, making it a perfect family outing to celebrate Singapore’s SG60 milestone.

For more details, check out our write-up here.

4. Celebrate National Day with 7 Stunning Light Activations in Bras Basah.Bugis

5. Explore the Newly-Opened Wan To Play Tropical Drift at Woodlands Civic Centre