Here's a list of weekly family fun events and experiences for you to create family fun this week!
We have put together 5 of the best events and experiences to bring your little ones this week! Visit Singapore's three defence museums and take on interactive challenges at Defence Collective Festival 2026. Let the kids swing, waddle and take on 10 wildlife-inspired challenges at Zoolympix at Mandai Wildlife Reserve or head down to VivoCity to explore a Super Mario-themed festive playground, try Nintendo games and meet Mario and Luigi too!
Discover more family fun at NLB Early READ Fiesta with sensory stations, story-inspired crafts and live storytelling or hear familiar movie soundtracks from Harry Potter, Encanto and more performed live at Family Film Favourites by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
Read on to find out more! For more ideas, head over to our weekly recommendations (compiled and updated weekly). Join our Telegram group for the more up-to-date sharing too!
1. Explore Singapore’s Defence Museums and Take on Hands-On Challenges at Defence Collective Festival 2026
Venue: Singapore Discovery Centre, Singapore Navy Museum & Singapore Air Force Museum
Date: 14–15 Nov 2026
Time: 10am–6pm daily
Fee: Free admission to museums and selected festival activities | Premium: Exclusive Passport: S$10 per person
Discover how Singapore protects its land, seas and skies at Defence Collective Festival 2026! Explore three museums through interactive experiences, hands-on activities and games, including a giant battleship game, flight motion simulator and teamwork challenges.
Admission is free to the museums and selected festival activities. Families can also get a $10 Premium: Exclusive Passport, which includes a stamp-collecting booklet and tote bag, with exclusive patches to collect at each museum.
Online registration is encouraged for each museum. Check our full guide for registration links, activity highlights, shuttle timings and tips for planning your visit.
2. Swing, Waddle and Play Through 10 Wildlife-Inspired Challenges at Zoolympix at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Venue: Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Singapore
Date: 7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Time: Varies for individual activities and attractions
Admission: From $8 per person for Zoolympix Village (promotional pricing); free for eligible WildPass holders with a wildlife park admission purchase. Other activities and attractions may have separate charges.
Take on 10 wildlife-inspired challenges at Zoolympix: Stars of Mandai Festive Challenge at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, happening from 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Children aged 3 to 12 can swing like orangutans, waddle like penguins and navigate a jungle maze at Zoolympix Village on East Lawn.
Families can also look out for five Zoolympix Outposts across Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Night Safari, Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild Adventure, with activities included in regular park admission. Zoolympix Village tickets start from $8, with promotional rates for eligible visitors.
Find out more about ticket promotions and festive activities here.
3. Meet Mario and Luigi, Play Nintendo Games and Explore Festive Installations at VivoCity
Venue: VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
Date: 13 Nov – 27 Dec 2026
Time: Varies by activity
Fee: Free admission. Charges or minimum spending requirements apply to selected activities and redemptions.
Celebrate the holidays with Super Mario at VivoCity from 13 November to 27 December 2026! Families can explore a festive playground featuring Singapore’s first-ever 10-metre-tall Mario inflatable, themed installations, oversized Warp Pipes and Question Mark Blocks, plus snowfall sessions.
Nintendo fans can also try out Nintendo Switch 2 games, join selected Mario Kart World challenges in December and browse the Nintendo POP-UP STORE for official merchandise. Little ones can look forward to meeting Mario and Luigi on selected weekends, with a minimum spend required for meet-and-greet passes.
Find out more about the event highlights, activity dates and shopping redemptions in our full guide!
4. Explore Sensory Play, Creative Stations and Storytelling at NLB Early READ Fiesta
Venue: Woodlands Regional Library, Punggol Regional Library, Central Public Library, Jurong Regional Library
Dates: Selected dates from 13 Nov 2026 to 20 Mar 2027
Admission: Free (Walk-ins welcome; selected popular workshops require advance online registration)
Bring the little ones to National Library Board's (NLB) Early READ Fiesta, happening across four regional and public libraries during the school holidays! Designed for children aged 0 to 6 and their older siblings, this free festival features hands-on sensory play, creative activities and interactive storytelling under the theme Where Reading Meets Discovery.
Kids can explore the Curious Minds Station, get creative at the Tinker Station and complete an activity map to redeem a special gift when they borrow four books on the same day, while stocks last. Families can also look forward to live storytelling by local authors and other interactive programmes.
Find out more about the participating libraries, programme schedules and gift redemption details here.
5. Hear Your Favourite Movie Soundtracks Come Alive at Family Film Favourites by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Date: 14 – 15 Nov 2026
Time: 11am & 2pm
Admission: From $30
Experience Family Film Favourites by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, featuring live orchestral music from Harry Potter, Encanto, Star Wars and KPop Demon Hunters. Recommended for children aged 5 and above, this 1-hour concert offers a fun introduction to classical music through familiar movie favourites.
Families can enjoy 15% off with selected SSO family packages, and tickets can also be redeemed using the SG Culture Pass. The relaxed concert format allows families to enter and exit the hall when needed, making it a more comfortable experience for young audiences.
Find out more and book your tickets here.
