Not sure what to do with your little ones this school holidays? Here's a list of free things that you can do as a family!
Fill this school holidays with things to do and places to go with your little ones without puncturing a hole in your pocket doing so!
In sunny island Singapore, where it seems like nothing is free, you’ll be surprised to learn how much there is to do for free! Here are 10 Free Things to Do this School Holidays with Your Little Ones!
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1. Visit the Central Fire Station
Location: Central Fire Station, 62 Hill St, Signapore 179367 (Tour is available at selected Fire Stations)
Date: Every Saturday
Hour: 9 am - 11 am
Step into the lives of our brave Firefighters at the Fire Station Open House held every Saturday of the month.
Your little ones will be thrilled to meet the Firefighting heroes in live, board the fiery red fire engine, use the fire hose, and play with the firefighting equipment. There will also be a demonstration on firefighting.
While many Fire Stations around Singapore are open for a tour, Central Fire Station has a Fire Station Museum where you can take a walk through the history of firefighting.
Photo credits Government of Singapore
2. Explore Outdoor Playgrounds
Singapore is chock-full of playgrounds for little ones to run wild at and they’re all free! While there are playgrounds at almost every neighbourhood that doesn’t mean you should restrict yourself to playgrounds near you.
Use this chance to check out playgrounds at other districts! You don’t even have to Google them, our Herculean list is here just for your use!
Looking for a playground where you can let your little ones lose for hours? Then our 10 Best Outdoor Playgrounds You Must Go with Your Little Ones is what you’re looking for!
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3. Museum Hop
While you may think a museum visit may only end up in a yawn fest, with so much to fascinate little ones, quite the opposite is truth.
Little ones may not be very interested in the collections of modern art at National Gallery Singapore but the museum also has many activities, programmes and exhibitions that are geared towards them.
A whimsical little museum, Singapore Children's Museum is dedicated to being a child's first museum and to enhance the experience for little ones and parents!
Experience Peranakan history and lifestyle such as the rituals of a traditional Peranakan wedding at the Singapore Peranakan Museum through vibrant artefacts and interactive galleries.
Explore the different cultures and heritage of Asia at one place at the Asian Civilisations Museum and take a walk through the different timelines of Singapore’s history at the National Museum of Singapore.
Located within walking distance from one another, all you need is one day to tour all five museums or click here for the best family-friendly museums and latest exhibitions that you can find in Singapore!
Photo credits Singapore Tourism Board
4. Practice an Active Lifestyle
This school holidays are the perfect chance to motivate your little ones to lead an active lifestyle.
Take your pick between cycling at Punggol Waterway Park, taking a stroll at Bedok Reservoir Park, jogging at Sengkang Riverside Park and roller skating at Woodlands Waterfront Park with your family.
Surrounded by lush flora with the wind brushing past your face, even working out can be fun! To help you get started, here are some family-friendly parks in Singapore!
Photo credits National Parks Board
5. Bait Fishes
One of the most essential virtue in life is patience, and what better outdoor activity teaches patience while you have a quality family time together then fishing. Not only do you pass down a skill to your little ones, you also teach them patience and gain patience in the process.
Places where you can cast your bait are numerous such as Bedok Reservoir Park, Lower Seletar Reservoir and Lower Peirce Reservoir. Fear not if are not well equipped with fishing gears, basic gears are sufficient for a bountiful catch.
Photo credits National Park Boards
6. Have a Greenery Escapade
Urban lifestyle can really cause much stress for both adults and kids. A visit to nature occasionally will your minds as well as your little ones’.
Singapore is a bustling city with just enough parks, from Telok Blangah Hill Park to Labrador Nature Reserve and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, where you can take a walk to not only uplift your moods but also bond with your family closely as you identify and educate your little ones on our local greenery.
For a more interactive and immersive experience with nature, venture to Singapore Botanic Gardens and Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, where play and nature have converged.
Photo credits National Parks Board
7. Splash Around At These Free Water Play Venues!
You may not have expected this, but getting wet and having loads of fun can be free too! Located all around the island, families can playground hop and explore various free water play options available!
From Oasis Waterpark located within the HDB estate at Nee Soon East to Splash-N-Surf on the rooftop of Singapore Sports Hub, this list of water playgrounds will keep you splashing for more fun!
8. Catch A Movie for Free
Thinking of watching a movie with your kid? Did you know that Golden Village, Shaw, Cathay and WE Cinemas have a kids watch for free promotion? There are T&Cs and other limitations, but why not for a free show! Click here for more details!
Other venues that offer free movies are included below too! Where appropriate, we have included a link for you to check the latest movie screened and timings too!
- ST3PS @ Changi Airport Terminal 3: Changi Airport’s ST3PS is a communal space where you can catch free movie screenings around the clock! Check schedule here.
- Festive Plaza @ Our Tampines Hub: For a spontaneous movie date night, you can swing by Our Tampines Hub. The open-air plaza at Our Tampines Hub transforms into a movie theatre but remember to check on their Facebook page for the latest show dates and time!
- Celebration Square @ One Punggol: Families living near One Punggol will be excited to know that they can head down to catch regular movie screenings - details are posted on their Facebook page.
- Movies at Southside @ Sentosa: On selected days, you can catch a free movie screening of popular movies at Southside on Sentosa. Get the updated movie timings and dates here.
9. Discover a Part of Singapore’s Past at Fort Canning Park
Once magnificent royal palaces sat atop this hill, now you’ll find the remains of years long past. From the ruins of a fort, underground tunnels, a Sally Port, and a Fort Gate to an archaeological dig site, an old Christian cemetery and the Fort Canning Lighthouse.
Wander around Fort Canning Park with your little ones and soak up all the history that lies on this land. This tranquil park is also an ideal location for a casual family picnic.
Photo credits Hotels.com
10. Camp Out at Pulau Ubin
Forgo spring mattresses and big screen televisions for a romp in the nature.
Gather up your little ones, their grandparents, cousins, nieces and nephews, pack your sleeping bags, food and other essentials, and pitch your tents at Jelutong campsite at Pulau Ubin. With campfire facilities available on site, roasting marshmallows over the camp fire is a must!
Kick start your planning with our Family Guide to Pulau Ubin!
Photo credits National Parks Board
