Singapore might be one of the most expensive cities to live in, but don't worry, we have rounded up the best and most updated list of FREE things to do with your kids in Singapore! 

There's always something exciting to do with kids every weekend in Singapore, from exciting events and experiences to family-friendly playgrounds and museums! 

Before you start worrying about your wallet, you will be please to know that there are many free options where you can create family fun without burning a hole in your wallet! 

This list will be updated regularly with the latest free events and experiences, and new fun venues too! So bookmark and don't lose it for your next budget-friendly family fun! Before you read on, here's a list of articles that you might be interested in too! 

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Free Limited Time Family Events and Experiences

1. Join the Ranger Buddies to Save an Amazon Christmas at PLQ Parkside! 

Venue: PLQ Parkside at Paya Lebar Quarter
Dates: 21 Nov 2025 - 29 Jan 2026
Admission: Free

Give your children aged 4 to 10 a festive adventure that is both exciting and educational this year-end! Join Ranger Buddies at Missions Around the World: Saving an Amazon Christmas. Little heroes are needed to help Ranger Buddies Al and Min restore the Amazon Rainforest's festive spirit, learning crucial lessons about sustainability and acting against climate change & habitat loss. 

To restore the forest, children use the Ranger Buddies app to complete five stations and earn an Amazonian animal e-stamp for each task. Collecting all five stamps unveils a festive Christmas tree where all the party guests have gathered!

Here are the activities,

• Decorate the Tree: Tilt baubles on a tiltboard to learn about and identify sustainable products. Children can scan the setup with the app to see the rainforest come to life too!
• Present Surprise: Flip tiles to reveal the gifts the Amazon gives the world (like oxygen and fresh water).
• Meet the Party Guests: Spot and scan native Amazonian animals on the activity panel to learn more about unique species of the Amazon.
• Carolling in the Wild: Listen closely to the Amazonian songbird calls. Learn more about the wonders of these birds and try to identify them through their unique calls. 

• A Party to Remember: Take a fun AR photo using a festive filter featuring the C.O.U.R.A.G.E. buddies. Save it and share this Christmas greeting with friends and family! 

This is a fantastic, free-of-charge activity that spruces up a trip to PLQ Parkside, allowing children to build strengths like Empathy and Curiosity. 

Families who complete the mission will receive an exclusive mission completion badge (collectable at Tanglin Cookhouse) and unlock PLQ Parkside Perks, including dining discounts and the opportunity to receive 5,000 Plus$ for Lendlease Plus Members. If your child has completed all 4 missions, they can redeem a Ranger Buddies vest too (show achievement in the app at Tanglin Cookhouse, limited to the first 300 redemptions). 

To take part in the mission, simply head down to PLQ Parkside during the event period starting 21 Nov 2025! Find out more at Ranger Buddies: Missions Around the World!

2. BE@SAFRA Open House

Venue and Dates:

• SAFRA Tampines: 8 Nov 2025
• SAFRA Toa Payoh: 9 Nov 2025
• SAFRA Mount Faber: 15 Nov 2025
• SAFRA Yishun: 29 Nov 2025
• SAFRA Punggol: 30 Nov 2025

Admission: Free

BE@SAFRA Open House is back! Come take part in fun games and explore what the SAFRA clubhouses have to offer! Take part in The Mission Files where you and your little ones will take on a series of interactive challenges. Complete the challenges to redeem exciting prizes, including a BE@SAFRA limited-edition puzzle magnet - each clubhouse will have a unique design, collect all 8 to complete the puzzle! 

That's not all! Each clubhouse will be hosting fun games, free snacks and exciting performances for the whole family! Check the schedule above and visit your nearest SAFRA clubhouse (or visit all open houses). Come discover the vibrant spirit of SAFRA - admission is FREE for everyone! 

3. Police Community Roadshow 2025 

Venues and Dates:

• Woodlands (Open field beside 1 Woodlands Square): 29 & 30 Nov 2025
• Bedok (Heartbeat @ Bedok): 6 & 7 Dec 2025

Admission: Free

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is bringing its popular Police Community Roadshow (PCR) 2025 back to the heartlands this November and December. Held over two exciting weekends, this free event offers families a unique, hands-on opportunity to engage with police operations, understand community safety, and meet the officers dedicated to keeping Singapore safe.

With various zones designed to appeal to every member of the family, the festival-like event supports the SaferSG, Together initiative by providing an experiential adventure for children to learn about civic responsibility and safety. From bouncy castles to the Weapons & Police Vehicles Display, there will be so much to see, touch and do for everyone! 

Families can also redeem an exclusive die-cast collectible at the roadshows, one for each venue! You need to register beforehand to be entitled to the redemption, click the link above to find out more!

4. A PAW-fect Christmas Adventure at City Square Mall

Venue: City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208539.
Dates: 21 Nov - 28 Dec 2025 
Admission: Free

If your little ones are huge fans of the PAW Patrol pups, then a visit to City Square Mall is a mandatory addition to your family's festive calendar this festive season! Get ready for A PAW-fect Christmas Adventure, an exciting PAW Patrol-themed experience perfect for little ones! 

The absolute highlight is the chance to catch the PAW Patrol Pups at the 'Ready for Christmas' Interactive Experience at the L1 Stage, where Chase, Marshall, Skye, and Rubble will be joined by Santarina for a heartwarming celebration. These shows run twice daily at 2 pm and 7 pm, from 29 Nov to 7 Dec (except 1 Dec). Families can also redeem a Meet & Greet Pass with a minimum $100 spent for an exclusive photo opportunity with the pups.

Beyond the stage show, children can embark on the PAW Patrol Wonderland Adventure. Redeem your Adventure Kit (min. $80 spent) to receive a Collectible Card and Stamping Postcard. Find the 6 Hero Stations around the mall for fantastic photo opportunities and collect a stamp at each station to complete the adventure!  

To make their festive shopping more rewarding, shopper can redeem exclusive collectible PAW Patrol merchandise through the stackable Gift-with-Purchase tiers, starting from just $50 spent! 

Be sure to plan your visit to City Square Mall and don't miss the limited-run Interactive Experience and Meet & Greet before it ends! Visit www.citysquaremall.com.sg now for more details!

5. Catch The Holiday Magic at Suntec City’s Pokémon Adventure

Venue: Suntec City Atrium (Tower 1 & 2)
Dates: 6 Nov - 28 Dec 2025, 11 am - 9 pm daily
Admission: Free

From 6 Nov to 28 Dec 2025, come Catch the Holiday Magic with your favourite Pokémon at Suntec City! 

Expect an exciting digital-led, mall-wide adventure designed for Pokémon fans, families with children, and the young at heart. The event blends digital and physical play, offering interactive adventures, high-energy performances, and countless photo opportunities to capture magical family moments!. 

Head over to Suntec City Atrium (Tower 1 & 2)’s Dance Patio to meet your favourite Pokémon with Meet & Greet sessions that includes a rotating lineup of Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax, and the starter trio: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. The Dance Patio also comes alive with a spirited holiday performance as Pikachu and friends light up the stage with joyful tunes and cheerful choreography. 

For Pokémon GO players, there will also be special Event PokéStops and Gyms as well as Timed Research tasks at Suntec City during this campaign period too! 

Catch The Holiday Magic happens from 6 Nov to 28 Dec 2025 at Suntec City Atrium, Tower 1 & 2. 

6. Care Bears™ “Wishes from the Heart” at Marina Square

Venue: Marina Square Central Atrium
Date: 22 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Fee: Free Admission (charges apply for selected activities, workshops and purchases)

Step into a heart-warming Care-A-Lot wonderland at Marina Square this Christmas as the mall transforms into a colourful world of Care Bears™ magic. Families can stroll through glowing rainbow paths, snap photos at themed zones, and soak in the festive atmosphere filled with kindness, joy and togetherness.

Highlights include the stunning 8-metre Care-A-Lot Christmas Tree, a dreamy Cloud Ball Pit for little ones, a giant inflatable Grumpy Bear at the Care Bears Castle and the adorable Plush Wall – all perfect for festive photo moments.

Families can also enjoy a Magical Bubble Shower at the castle, daily colouring activities at the Art Station, and meet-and-greet sessions with Cheer Bear and Grumpy Bear. Craft lovers can join a shaker keychain workshop ($12, registration required).

Don’t miss the charity initiative where every purchase of a $60 plush contributes a toy to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. Shoppers can also redeem exclusive Care Bears gifts and browse a limited-time pop-up fair loaded with collectibles and bundles.

7. Disney Cruise Line-Themed Festivities at Changi Airport & Jewel

Venue: Changi Airport (Terminals 1–3) & Jewel Changi Airport
Date: Now till 4 Jan 2026
Admission: Free (charges apply for selected activities and collectibles)

Set sail on a magical Disney adventure at Changi Airport and Jewel, where Disney Cruise Line-inspired displays, activities, and collectibles await families this festive season!

Terminal 3 Departure Hall is the heart of the fun, featuring a 6.5-metre ship installation with Captain Mickey and Minnie, four themed photo zones from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel, and daily snow shows. Snap keepsakes with your family (qualifying spend required) or meet Disney Cruise Line friends at select meet-and-greet sessions — no minimum spend needed.

Kids can dive into Disney Discovery Reef at T3 Basement 2, exploring ocean-themed photo installations with Ariel, Dory, and more, plus enjoy DIY craft activities like decorating journals, tote bags, or mugs.

Add extra fun at the Unleash the Holidays Carnival, collect stamps in a Disney-themed stamp rally, and spot topiaries of Baymax, Duffy, ShellieMay, and StellaLou across the terminals.

The magic continues at Jewel, featuring the 16-metre Disney Cruise Line Festive Tree of Adventure, themed zones, snowfall sessions, and the nightly Light & Music Showcase at the Rain Vortex.

Don’t miss exclusive collectibles and the chance to win a 3-night Disney Cruise vacation onboard the maiden voyage of the Disney Adventure.

8. Jewel Celebrates the Magic of Adventure with Disney Cruise Line

Venue: Jewel Changi Airport (Forest Valley & Canopy Park)
Dates: 5 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
Admission: Free entry to Forest Valley. Standard admission fees apply for Canopy Park

Families looking for an unforgettable festive outing will be thrilled to about the exciting Jewel Celebrates the Magic of Adventure with Disney Cruise Line event! From 5 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026, the iconic landmark transforms into a preview of the adventure-filled world awaiting on the brand new Disney Adventure cruise ship.

The Forest Valley is the heart of the festive display, featuring the stunning 16-metre tall Disney Adventure Festive Tree and  the four-metre tall topiary sculptures of Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse. More photo spots awaits at the Canopy Park with installations inspired by the incredible themed areas of the new cruise ship! 

Families can also enter Canopy Park for free on selected days in Nov when they come dressed in Disney-inspired outfits! 

While here, don't miss the all-new Light & Music Showcase and snowfall that happens every evening! For more details and timings of happenings, check our write-up about the Magic of Adventure here. 

9. Christmas on A Great Street at Orchard Road

Venue: Orchard Road
Dates: 8 Nov 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
Admission: Free

The annual Christmas on A Great Street will transform Orchard Road into a festive wonderland, capping off Singapore's 60th anniversary of independence (SG60) celebrations with its signature festivities.

This year’s Christmas decorations will incorporate the SG60 logo and Merli into the tapestry of sparkling Christmas wreaths, elegant ribbon swirls and festive lights along a 3.1km stretch of Orchard Road from Tanglin to Dhoby Ghaut.

The Great Christmas Village at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza will feature the iconic 14-metre-tall Mastercard Christmas tree with accompanying snowfall shows at 8pm and 9pm nightly. A Kiztopia Christmas Carnival, complete with exciting new games and rides, alongside festive F&B treats, homegrown craft beer, and unique shopping experiences rounds off the experience! 

The second Great Christmas Village at Shaw House Urban Plaza will feature more carnival delights by Kiztopia. Families enjoy carnival games, photo points with Kiztopia characters, and claw machines by Fun Claw. Last

Back again this year, the Great Christmas Eve Street Party will include live stage performances, roving mascots, pop-up stalls, food trucks, and a Christmas countdown, among other offerings. The stretch of Orchard Road from Paterson Road junction to Bideford Road junction will be closed to vehicular traffic on 24 Dec from 6pm to 2am to facilitate the party!

10. Experience the Purr-fect Mofusand Festive Takeover 

Venue: CapitaLand Malls island wide
Dates: 5 Nov - 31 Dec 2025
Admission: Free

For a truly unique and adorable Christmas experience, look no further than the CapitaLand Mofusand Festive Takeover, Southeast Asia's first and largest showcase of the viral Japanese cat character. This massive event transforms 17 CapitaLand malls into whimsical wonderlands, making it a must-visit for families looking for fun photo spots and activities this holiday season.

• Three Whimsical Themes: Embark on an islandwide adventure to spot the three adorable Mofusand themes: ‘Fruit Meow’ (cats in strawberry/banana costumes), ‘Board Shark’ (cats in shark suits hitting the beach), and ‘Coffee & Donuts’ (cosy café scenes).
• Massive Photo Moments: Be sure to visit Raffles City Singapore to marvel at the 8-metre-tall Mofusand Christmas Tree inflatable, or head to Bugis Junction where all three themes come together.
• Meet the Star: Don't miss the chance to meet the Shark Meow mascot! Check the CapitaStar app for dates and locations (use code <MEETMOFU> to redeem a photo pass).
• Fun & Food: Browse exclusive Mofusand merchandise at pop-up stores and enjoy the character's first F&B collaboration outside Japan at Sushi Tei, Raffles City Singapore.

This immersive experience offers a colourful, free activity that children of all ages will adore, promising unforgettable family memories.

11. VivoCity’s Candyland Wonderland

Venue: VivoCity
Dates: 14 Nov - 28 Dec 2025
Admission: Free

This festive season, VivoCity will transform into a delightful Christmas Candyland — a dazzling destination where festive magic, family fun and irresistible rewards come together in one delightful experience.

Be enchanted by VivoCity’s show-stopping 15-metre Candyland Christmas Tree, decked in oversized lollipops, candy canes and sparkling lights at the Outdoor Plaza — a picture perfect centrepiece for your holiday snapshots.

As night falls, the magic continues with snowfall sessions, filling the air with glistening flakes and childlike wonder, creating unforgettable family memories. Snowfall sessions happen at the Outdoor Plaza, Level 1, every Tue to Sun at 7.30 pm and 8.30 pm. 

Families can also expect festive activities like Balloon Artists, Candy Crew Mascots, Candy Floss Giveaway and more on selected days. Visit VivoCity for more details. 

12. A Cosmic Space Expedition at UE Square

Venue: UE Square, 81 Clemenceau Avenue, Singapore 239917
Date: 6 Dec 2025
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Admission: Free entry + exclusive Space Expedition Starter Pack for the first 500 registrants

This December, UE Square turns Christmas into a space-themed family adventure — and entry is free! First 500 online registrants (name, email + follow UE Square’s Facebook) get a Space Expedition Starter Pack full of cosmic goodies.

Galactic Activities

• Spacecraft Ride – Journey through dazzling nebula projections.
• Outer Space Bouncy – Bounce, climb, and explore an inflatable obstacle course.
• Asteroid Shootout & UFO Strike – Test your aim and save the planets.
• Santa’s Rocketship Post Box – Send wishes across the stars; three lucky wishes come true.
• Astronaut Gashapon – Win gift vouchers and prizes from UE Malls and F&B partners.

Stage Shows & Workshops

Enjoy Professor Messy’s Science Show, Space Beats drumming, astronaut meet & greets, and craft sessions like rocket painting and galaxy bracelets (limited slots).

A cosmic Christmas awaits the whole family!

13. Mighty Mind Mania @ Rochester Mall

Venue: Rochester Mall
Date: 29 Nov 2025
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Admission: Free for all

Looking for a fun and brain-boosting day out with the kids? Mighty Mind Mania @ Rochester Mall is happening on 29 November 2025, and it’s a free family event packed with puzzles, challenges, and exciting activities for all ages.

Kids can hop, dash, and strategise in the “Floor Is Lava” challenge, race RC cars through the “Leaderboard Maze Craze” to win a $100 UE Malls voucher, and take on the “Puzzle Craze Adventure,” where completing all six puzzle stations with a game passport earns a personalised pouch plus a $10 voucher.

Beyond the main games, families can enjoy a bouncy castle, DIY jigsaw workshop, photo booth, complimentary ice-cream, magic show, juggling acts, and the lively “Crack The Code” stage game.

The first 300 children to register on-site will also receive an exclusive goodie bag, so come early to secure yours. Admission is free — simply register with your name and email at the event and follow Rochester Mall on Facebook. Click through for the full write-up and plan your visit!

14. SG60 Heart&Soul Experience: Where Home Will Always Be

Venue: Orchard Library (Ticketed), Orchard Central and orchardgateway (Non-ticketed)
Dates: 26 Aug - 31 Dec 2025
Admission: Free

Prepare to be amazed by the SG60 Heart&Soul Experience: Where Home Will Always Be, an SG60 flagship celebration, designed to take visitors on an immersive voyage through our nation's past, present, and exciting future.

Utilising immersive storytelling and generative AI, the exhibition crafts a personalised and imaginative experience for every visitor, offering a unique glimpse into what their future in Singapore could look like. It's an opportunity to connect with our shared heritage and envision the exciting possibilities ahead as a community.

The SG60 Heart&Soul Experience features two distinct components, a ticketed 60-90 minute immersive journey at Orchard Library and a non-ticketed installation series at Orchard Central and orchardgateway. 

Tickets are open for booking now for visits from 26 Aug to end Sep, and new ticket slots will be released on the first of each month for the following month's tickets:

• • 1 September – for October tickets
  • 1 October – for November tickets
  • 1 November – for December tickets

This extraordinary event promises to be an adventure that will not only captivate minds but also deeply touch hearts.

15. Family Fun at Guoco Midtown: Free Kids’ Meals, Treats & Sunday Play

Turn your weekends into family fun at Guoco Midtown from April to November 2025!

Kick things off during the launch weekend (18 to 20 Apr) and enjoy a delightful mix of free treats, playtime, and dining deals every Sunday after. Little ones can explore a brand-new play area at Midtown Market, get creative at the colouring corner, and indulge in free popcorn and candy floss from 11am to 2pm.

Dining is a treat too—kids eat free or enjoy special perks at participating restaurants like So Do Fun, MASHI NO MASHI, The Telegraph, Dal.Komm Playground, Café Carrera, and British Indian Curry Hut.

Families who spend $50 or more at selected eateries can also redeem 2 hours of free parking on Sundays between 27 April and 25 May 2025 (while coupons last). It’s a great way to bond, play, and dine without stretching your budget!

16. Early READ Fiesta by the NLB

Venue and Dates:

• Central Library: 22 - 23 Nov 2025 
• Woodlands Library: 6 De 2025
• Punggol Library: 14 - 15 Mar 2026

Admission: Free

The National Library Board (NLB) is once again rolling out its popular Early READ Fiesta 2025, an annual celebration dedicated to cultivating a lifelong love for reading and learning in young families. This year’s theme, 'A World of Wonders', promises an immersive and enchanting journey that transforms three libraries into five interactive 'lands' with fun activity booths, programmes, sensory trail, ball pits and more. Don’t miss the Fiesta Challenge — complete it during the event days to redeem a special token (while stocks last).

So don't forget to head down to this free event that is designed to spark curiosity and imagination in children from 0 to 6 years old and their older siblings.

17. Gallery Children’s Biennale

Venue: National Gallery Singapore
Dates: 31 May 2025 - 29 Mar 2026
Admission: Free

The family-favourite Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025 is back with multi-sensory and immersive installations where art meets play! As National Gallery Singapore celebrates its 10th anniversary, the fifth edition of the Biennale invites the young and young at heart to dream big, express their creativity, and explore a hopeful and inclusive future shaped by the core values of Joy, Kindness, Love, and Dream.

Through interactive installations by artists from Singapore and Asia, children across ages – even from as young as babies – can express themselves freely and be immersed as active participants! 

Highlights include Dance Dance Chromatics by Singaporean artist Wyn-Lyn where a seamless canvas of digital ‘paintings’ are activated via movement; and Japanese artist Hiromi Tango’s series of large-scale colourful flowers with petals carrying words of kindness engraved in Braille. 

18. Free Listings on the BYKidO SHOP

If you are looking for free trial classes or opportunities to redeem other free listings, do check out the free listings on the BYKidO Shop and register directly too!

Free Outdoor Activities for Kids

1. Visit a Massive Park Playground 

There are several parks in Singapore that are also homes to massive playgrounds for endless fun. Below are a couple of our favourites where you can spend the entire day having fun (but do remember to use sunblock and drink enough water)!

There are many outdoor playground options for families, but we really highly recommend that you visit these at least once! . 

1.1 Admiralty Park - Free Adventure Playground For Kids 

Location: Admiralty Park @ 31 Riverside Rd Singapore 730000

Admiralty Park is the largest park in the north with a hilly terrain and a river running through it. It houses one of the largest and best outdoor playgrounds in Singapore! 

The Admiralty Park Playground is built into the hilly terrain. The playground features a wide variety of exciting slides - 26 in total! From little slides to massively tall ones that go up to 3 floors high! Families will also find a range of play equipment across the Junior Play, Adventure Play and Family Play zones making it suitable for kids of all ages! 

1.2. Jurong Lake Gardens - Explore Nature, Play In Dry and Water Play Areas  

Venue: Yuan Ching Rd

Easily accessible from Chinese Gardens MRT and Lakeside MRT, Jurong Lake Gardens is a stunning waterfront destination great for families. It boast a number of family-friendly features such as the nature-inspired playground, water play, therapeutic garden and more! 

Let the kids play to their hearts content at Forest Ramble, the largest nature play garden to be opened in the heartlands! Located nearer to the North Carpark, this outdoor playground features 13 different play areas for kids to run, jump, climb and slide - each of the play elements are nature-inspired based on the movements and actions of the animals that live in a freshwater swamp! 

And over at Clusia Cove, children can experience a unique water playground experience featuring tidal patterns, surface ripples and directional currents that mimic water movement of coastal shores. The three-hectare water playground is a great place to cool off after playing in the hot sun!

1.3 West Coast Park - The Play Centre of the West 

Location: W Coast Ferry Rd, Singapore 126978

West Coast Park offers one of Singapore's largest adventure playground, as well as cycling trails, picnic spots and even a camping venue, offering a great venue for families looking for weekend family fun! 

The playground at West Coast Park is made up of multiple play spaces ranging from sand play, adventure play, inclusive play and so much more! There's even a flying fox area too!  

2. East Coast Park - Lots to do at Singapore's Most Popular Park

East Coast Park would have made the list above, except that it deserves a list of its own! East Coast Park is definitely one of Singapore's most popular parks with lots of fun to be had in the sun, sand and sea! 

The park also features multiple F&B options across the 15km stretch with many free activities that families can enjoy too! 

• Visit and play at the 2 massive playgrounds at the park, Coastal Playgrove and Marine Cove
• Take a break away from the crowd at the play space, Raintree Cove
• Ride your bikes at the Road Safety Community Park
• Practice cycling at the Cyclist Park, there's also a nature playgarden located here too. 

3. Play Amidst Nature At Various Playgardens Island-wide

Known as a green city, but did you know that Singapore is dotted with various Nature playgardens across island. With the NParks’ Biophilic Playgarden Plan that centres around the concept of biophilia, which refers to the nature of humans to connect with other living things, it means that only more playgardens will pop-up over time!

Below are some of our favourite playgardens - and they are all FREE! 

• Como Adventure Grove
• Hort Park
• Yishun Park
• Jubilee Park
• Pasir Ris Park

4. Play at a Themed Outdoor Playground  

This might come as a surprise to many, but did you know that we have many themed outdoor playgrounds hidden among the HDB estates around the island? From Alice in Wonderland to Battleship, take a look at our favourite themed playgrounds, and let us know if you like to recommend any other! 

4.1 Alice in Wonderland at Dawson Vista

Venue: Dawson Vista, 79 Dawson Road, Singapore 141079

One of the most interesting HDB playgrounds that we have found, is the Alice in Wonderland-themed playground that is hidden among the HDB blocks and trees at Dawson Vista. While it is not as well-equiped as some of the larger playgrounds in the park, the playground is well-designed to the theme and gives one the magical feel of being inside the story!

4.2 OG Alice in Wonderland Playground at Vista Park

Venue: Vista Park, Between Blk 581 - 584 Woodlands Drive 16

The OG Alice in Wonderland playground is located at Vista Park, Woodlands. While the playground is still open to families, it has undergone several refreshes since its opening and has lost most of its original Alice in Wonderland structures. You will still find some elements from its original Alice in Wonderland design. 

With these changes, the playgrounds continues to offer a great play venue with multiple play spaces with a variety of play structures and equipment suitable for different ages. It is really a hidden find where families can spend the entire afternoon exploring the different playgrounds. 

4.3 Transport-themed Playground at Ubi Grove

Venue: Ubi Grove Estate

Nestled within the Ubi Grove estate, the expansive playground draws inspiration from the nearby driving school, featuring four distinct vehicle-themed play areas - there is something exciting in store for children of all ages! 

Right beside DT27 Ubi MRT station lies the vibrant new Ubi Grove estate, which has a wide variety of play areas catered for all children. From the larger-than-life-sized Monster Car, to the cute little driving circuit with zebra crossings and traffic cones, it’s time to lace up those sneakers and get ready for hours of fun here! 

4.4 Battleship Playground @ Sembawang Park - Pretend Play To The Fullest!

Location: Sembawang Park, Sembawang Road

Situated in the north of Singapore facing the Johor Straits, Sembawang Park is a tranquil park away from the bustle of the city. Blending nature with history, families can relive Singapore's naval heritage and play at the magnificent Battleship Playground at the park too! The playground pays homage to Sembawang's links to our naval history. 

The sand-based playground will definitely excite the little ones with lots of climbing, ropes and slides to have fun on! Definitely bring along your spades and buckets for the sand play too! 

4.5 Aeroplane Playground at The Oval - 2 Planes Await

Location:  The Oval @ Seletar Aerospace Park

Come take off at The Oval @ Seletar Aerospace Park with not one, but two aeroplane playgrounds waiting for you! You will get to board the plane and even climb up the "control tower" that oversees the entire area too! While you are here, you don't want to miss the many good food and a chance to watch actual planes take off too!

4.6 Road-Safety Themed Playground @ Kampung Siglap

Venue: 10 La Salle Street, Singapore 456933

Kampung Siglap is a first-of-its-kind life skills training and retreat centre, but beyond it's "business" element, the venue is a great place for families to visit with an outdoor playground, basketball court, futsal court and cafe! 

While the road-safety themed playground is not huge, the playground makes this list of best outdoor playground due the road-system circling the playground and the working traffic lights!

4.7 Train Playground at Tiong Bahru Park

Venue: Tiong Bahru Park, along Tiong Bahru Road and Lower Delta Road

The Train Playground at Tiong Bahru Park is a consistent feature in any top outdoor playgrounds, it will not disappoint with its quirky design, different play elements and definitely because it includes sand play too! It is also one of the few playgrounds with a flying fox!

It's just 5mins from Tiong Bahru MRT and there are shaded areas for families to rest in too! 

4.8. Mini-Road Safety Playground at Choa Chu Kang

Venue: Block 208 Choa Chu Kang Central, Singapore 680208

Here's a fantastic little gem in Choa Chu Kang that’s perfect for budding cyclists, scooter enthusiasts, and little learners. The Mini-Road Safety Playground at Choa Chu Kang is not just a playground; it’s a miniature road circuit designed to teach kids about road safety in the most fun way possible!

Nestled in front of Block 208 Choa Chu Kang Central, the playground offers a unique experience. Imagine a scaled-down road system complete with all the markings you’d find on a real road: directional arrows, zebra crossings, stop lines, and even yellow boxes as well as corresponding traffic signs, like the pedestrian crossing sign by the zebra crossing! 

Parents can join in the fun too, pretending to be pedestrians or even traffic police. It’s a brilliant way to reinforce road safety lessons through play.

5. Splash Around At These Free Water Play Venues! 

Located all around the island, families can playground hop and explore the various free water play options available! You may not have expected this, but getting wet and having loads of fun can be free too! 

These free water play venues are a must-visit for families! Who says getting wet and having a ton of fun must be expensive?  

5.1 Oasis Waterpark @ Yishun 

Venue: Next to MSCP, Blk 307 Yishun Ring Road 

Oasis Waterpark @ Nee Soon East, located about a 10 mins walk away from the Yishun MRT station, is a big water park that both provides relief from sweltering weather of Singapore and entertainment with its variety of features. Divided into three main play areas, the waterpark features include water sprays and buckets, a shallow pool, and giant board games.

5.2. Jelutung Harbour Park Playground - Hidden Gem In The North

Venue: Near Blk 488/489 Admiralty Link, Singapore 750488

Nestled in the midst of a residential area, Jelutung Harbour Park is home to multiple playgrounds and a water play area, among others. Though not a vast space, the water playground with its water fountains, water guns, jet sprays, and a tiny splash bucket, are probably enough to keep the kiddies entertained for a long time. There is a small changing and shower facility next to the playground so you don't have to worry about heading home in soaking wet clothes.

If that wasn't enough fun or if your little tots rather stay dry, there are other play structures scattered around the park, which includes slides, swings, merry-go-round, and climbing nets.

5.3 Splash-N-Surf at Singapore Sports Hub - Water Play For The Young Ones Too!

Venue: Singapore Sports Hub, access via the entrance near to Gate 22 of the National Stadium

Splash-N-Surf is located at Singapore Sports Hub and is suitable for kids of all ages! The older ones can head over to the play area for splashing fun at the playground with slides and more, while younger ones can be at the wading pool where they can dip themselves in the water or go on the swings in the pool! 

5.4 Play @ Heights Park - Water Play, High Elements and Sand Play Awaits!

Venue: In-front of Blk 144 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh
Opening Hours: 8 am - 9 pm (Water Playpark)

Located at Lorong 2 Toa Payoh, Play @ Heights Park is a small family-friendly park nestled within the neighbourhood with an exciting water playpark, sand playground, an high-elements play structure, tracks for scooters/bicycles and fitness equipment too! 

The largest draw at Height Park will be the water play park. Kids be eager to go splashing in the water play area with splashing fountains, water sprouts and a ship structure for pretend play! 

You will also find a flying fox at the sand playground and also have fun at the high-elements play structure too!

5.5 Water Play and More at Buangkok Square Park

Venue: Buangkok Square Park, between Block 986D and Block 992A

The Buangkok Square Park Water Park joins the growing list of exciting water playgrounds located at the HDB estates in Singapore. The play areas at Buangkok Square Park includes the water park and a village-themed dry playground.

The Aquatic-themed Water Playground offers families a gated space to enjoy water play and to cool off from the heat! Families will find many splash elements, including a Dragonfly spray fountain, a spray tunnel and even a mini splashing bucket too! What we like about the splashing bucket is that it is transparent, and you can know when the bucket will be tipping over (instead of waiting too long)! 

There are also ample seating that circles the water park, giving parents a place to rest while having a view of the kids. 

And if you don't intend to get wet, next to the water playground are 2 dry play areas that resembles huts on stilts, one is taller for older kids and the other lower for younger ones. 

5.6 Waterplay Plaza at  Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor

Venue: Beneath Rail Viaduct near Yew Tee MRT towards Pang Sua Canal
Opening Hours: 9 am - 8 pm daily

Located just next to Yew Tee MRT, Waterplay Plaza is a fun, interactive water playground designed to keep families and children active, enhancing their outdoor experience. It  includes a number of play elements from water sprouts to splashing buckets, that is sure to excite the little ones. So make sure to come dressed to get wet! 

5.7 Others

There are other water play scattered throughout the article, including at Clusia Cove at Jurong Lake Garden and Coastal Playgrove at East Coast Park. Jump over to our list of water play venues for a consolidated list!

6. Walk With Dinosaurs At Jurassic Mile, Changi 

The Changi Jurassic Mile is a permanent outdoor display of life-sized dinosaurs that includes more than 20 different pre-historic creatures displayed along the one-kilometre cycling and jogging path.

This is a free Jurassic Park adventure for the family, and one NOT to be missed! You may walk or cycle, the path connects East Coast Park to Changi Park

7. Ride Around Singapore Through The Park Connectors 

The Park Connector Network connects Singapore, this includes the Round Island Route, a 150km park connector that goes around Singapore. Here are our selection of the 8 best cycling routes and nature trails in Singapore! 

You may also be adventurous by cycling between different experiences too. Example, cycling from East Coast Park to the Jurassic Mile through the Changi Park Connector. If you do not have a bike, you may like to check out our list of bicycle rental across Singapore!

8. Go on a Nature Walk at these Family-Friendly Trails 

On the topic of trails, if your kids are not yet riding, you may wish to head out to explore these 11 Nature Walking Trails for families! Put on your shoes and gear for an "out of the city" experience to reconnect with nature and to spend outdoor time with the kids! A great way to get off the devices and just go wild (maybe not THAT wild)!  

9. Play At These Unique Playgrounds For Free

Did you know that Singapore has the largest number of playground per land area in the world? That means there is so many playgrounds that you can visit around you. Check out our list of playgrounds in the North, East or West!

If you need to narrow it down, below is a list of playgrounds that we think are unique and definitely needs to be visited at least once! There are always new playgrounds popping up, follow us on our Telegram Group for the latest updates or sign-up to our mailing list to receive our weekly newsletters! 

9.1 Stilt Houses Playground at Yishun Neighbourhood N8 Park

Pictures of the new playground at Yishun Neighbourhood N8 Park received so much attention and excitment that we have to include it here! Opened in 2021, this very exciting addition features colourful "houses" on stilts and compliment the parks existing playground and facilities. The new playground allowed children to climb up and navigate across houses on stilts. There are houses on different heights for kids of different ages to conquer. 

9.2 Toa Payoh Crest Outdoor Playground - Conquer The Slopes AND Slides!

Venue: Beside Blk 131 Toa Payoh Lorong 1

Surrounded by the blocks of flats at Toa Payoh Lorong 1, the Toa Payoh Crest playground is set on a slope offering various play equipments and structures that are built into the contours of the slope. 

The entire play venue is padded and families can find play structures such as climbing nets and ropes, slides and hammocks to rest at! In fact, you will notice that the various play elements have made use of the slope to create an interesting play experience for kids.

9.3 Playgrounds at The Arena @ Keat Hong - Massive Play & Sports Venue In The West

Venue: Next to Blk 411 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 & Blk 427 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4

The Arena @ Keat Hong is a sports and play venue that includes a mega playground, a ship-themed playground, futsal pitch, basketball court and a badminton court.

Confident climbers can enjoy the mega-tall playground comprises of tall towers with tunnels, rope ladder and rock walls all around! You will probably hear lots of screaming while the kids slide down the many slides available too! 

For younger kids, there is a pirate ship-themed playground where they can pretend play as pirates and more!

9.4 Bird Nest Playgrounds at Rivervale Shores

Venue: 172A, 173C and 175A Sengkang East Drive Singapore 541172

Located within the new HDB BTO housing estate at Sengkang East Drive, families will be excited to know that there are 3 different adventure playgrounds suitable for young kids from 2 years old up to 12 and above!

The Rivervale Shores Playgrounds are inspired birds and bird nests with different play equipment and structures to encourage play time across all ages! 

10. Explore the Many Areas of Gardens by the Bay

One of the most family-friendly venues to visit, Gardens by the Bay offers multiple attractions so that you can always visit with your little ones over and over again! From free water play to a daily evening music and light performance, from ticketed air-conditioned waterfall and rainforest to free open spaces, there is so much for families to do!

So go ahead and explore the grounds and enjoy the many free options available at Gardens by the Bay. With regular happenings, you will want to be updated on the latest events at Gardens by the Bay too! We are very sure you will find something to do at Gardens by the Bay every weekend!

11. Go Sailing with DBS Marina Bay Sailing Programme 

Set sail on the SB20 (a 4-men crew boat, which is commonly used for racing) and the SM40 (which has an impressive height of about 4 storeys), and experience the view of Singapore's Marina Bay from a different perspective.

The DBS Marina Bay Sailing Programme is part of the bank's commitment to enliven the bay. Slots are highly popular and registration is required. 

12. Fire Station Open House

Dates: Every Saturday, 9.00am to 9.50am and 10.00am to 10.50am

Families can visit selected Fire Station on Saturdays and experience the Fire Station Open House! The open house happens across several fire stations island-wide and you will get to watch a fire-fighting demonstration, meet the firefighters and paramedics, touch and feel various equipment, board the fire engines and ambulance, and learn more on how SCDF responds to emergencies!

Admission is free. As of 2024, the SCDF website encourages online bookings* so that the Fire Stations can plan ahead and provide guests with the best visitor experience.

*Note that the form is only available on Mon - Fri, from 9.30 am - 5 pm (excluding Public Holidays).

Free Indoor Venues for Kids

1. Learn & Play At A Family-friendly Museum

Singapore offers a good variety of museums suitable for little ones. While many of these are chargeable, there is also a good number that offers free entry for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. We have put together some of the best Family-friendly Museums and Exhibits in Singapore.

We just like to highlight some exhibitions that we really feel you will want to visit!

1.1 Keppel Centre for Art Education

Venue: National Gallery of Singapore 

National Gallery Singapore offers Keppel Centre for Art Education, a dedicated space offering a world of wonder for children to learn about art through play. The popular exhibition space features new child-centric learning zones and activities that revolve around the theme of Art & Wonder: Nurturing Wonder through Play and Creativity.

So come and enjoy an immersive learning space comprising seven zones, with stimulating and interactive experiences suitable for children aged 4 – 12. Each zone offers a welcoming and nurturing environment, providing a gateway through which children can be fully immersed in the wonderment of the world of art through play and creativity.

1.2 SINGAPO人: Discovering Chinese Singaporean Culture

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

The Singaporean Chinese culture is unique and the SINGAPO人 exhibition takes an interactive approach to highlight Chinese Singaporean culture from food to music, as well as language and festivals. Through videos, games, and interactive stations, let the kids learn how Chinese culture in Singapore has evolved in a way quite unlike other communities around the world.

1.3 Future World: Where Art Meets Science

Venue: ArtScience Museum

Quite possibly the best exhibit in Singapore, the interactive exhibit is created in collaboration teamLab. Future World is a digital playground for families and bring visitors into a world of art, science, and magic through a collection of digital interactive installations.

Families will also get to experience 4 new interactive as part of the Exploring New Frontier installations that were added on 26 Nov 2022. As at July 2024, some sections will be temporarily closed as they are being refreshed with exciting new works.

1.4 Professor Crackitt’s Light Fantastic Mirror Maze

Photo Credits: Science Centre Singapore

Venue: Science Centre Singapore

It’s a Mirror Maze! This life-size labyrinth is filled with infinite reflections and endless hallways. Without getting lost, children are to help Professor Crackitt find his lost pet parrot, Wattnot! Now… did we come from this way or that way?

We have to warn that this can get rather frightening as you feel lost in the maze! 

2. Be Bewitched at Jewel Changi Airport

A trip to Jewel Changi Airport is not just about a trip to the Mall but a full experience! While many of the attractions are ticketed, including the the Canopy Park, and the Manulife Sky Nets. But a simple trip to the mall to marvel at the HSBC Rain Vortex or to visit the Pokemon Centre might just get the kids all excited too! 

3. Play at a Free Mall Playgrounds

Many of Singapore malls offer free play areas, both outdoor and indoors as well as water play too! The list of quite long, over 30 mall playgrounds in our last count, but here's our highlighted list for your consideration! 

3.1 Great World Playground 

Venue: Level 2, Kim Seng walk 2 Singapore, Singapore 237994

The Great World Playland is a transport-themed playground with a hot-air balloon, train and ship for the kids to pretend play while climbing and running around!

The main play equipment at the Great World Playland is a hot-air balloon play structure. The "balloon" is a metal dome with climbing nets for children to climb into. inside the dome, kids will find more climbing nets and ropes, and to exit, they simply take the metal slide to make a grand exit! Kids can also board the red choo choo train or climb up the ship too!

3.1 Dry and Wet Play at NEX Singapore

3.2 NEX

Venue: 23 Serangoon Central, Level 4R, Singapore 556083

Located at the roof-top of NEX, KidzPlay @ SkyGarden is a popular venue with families as it boast both a wet and dry play space for kids. The refreshed play space was reopened in 2023. 

It offers a toddler play area, Pirate's Hangout, that features a pirate-themed main play structure. Kids can slide, swing and see-saw at this play space! There's also a water play option, Pirates Sea Adventure, where families will discover a Giant Octopus slide as well as a Pirate Ship structure for more splashing fun!

3.3 More Water Play at Waterway Point

Venue: 83 Punggol Central, Singapore 828761

Waterway Point offers Happy Park, an outdoor dry and water play area for kids to play at. It is located at level 2 where families can choose to play at the water play area where they can splash around the dipping pool or at the dry play area with slides and climbing structures. The playground is good-sized and great for the kids to run around to play catching too! 

3.4 Dinosaur Play at Causeway Point

Venue: Causeway Point, Level 7, Woodlands Square, Singapore 738099

Families can expect more fun and excitement in their next visit to Causeway Point with the Dino-themed wet playground! Located at Level 7 of the mall, the playground includes slides, splashes and water sprouts designed as dinosaurs and more! 

The centerpiece of the playground is an Erupting Volcano that erupts with water - splashing water on the kids waiting below! Just like the giant buckets at other popular playgrounds, the kids will definitely get excited about this. 

3.5 VivoCity - Massive Open Space

Venue: 1 Harbourfront Walk, Levels 2, Singapore 098585

One of the most family-friendly malls, VivoCity boast not just family-friendly amenities and shops but a massive play space located at Level 2. The VivoCity Play Court is an outdoor playground includes wide slides and climbing structures as well as a trampoline section for kids to go jumping in! There is also a wet play section for the kids to go splashing in! 

Families can also choose to dine at one of the many restaurants that circle around the playground too! But do note that the playground gets pretty hot in the afternoons! 

4. Let the Kids Catch A Free Movie

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 Sentosa Palawan Kidz Garden Roof: Enjoy free movie nights under the stars at Sentosa's Palawan Kidz City Roof Garden every Saturday and Sunday, perfect for a magical family outing. Get details here. 

5. Kids Eat For Free At These F&B Outlets

Usually parents will still need to make a minimum purchase, but here's a list of the latest F&B options where Kids Eat For Free! Hopefully this helps you narrow down your search for a suitable dinner option this weekend! 

6. Explore the Central Public Library's A New Children’s Biodiversity Library By Singapore Oceanarium

Venue: Central Public Library, 100 Victoria Street, National Library Building, B1, Singapore 188064

The National Library Board’s (NLB) Central Public Library offers families a children’s section, which brings the wonders of biodiversity – with a focus on marine life – closer to young explorers. This is the first marine biodiversity-themed learning space for children at a public library in Singapore.

The Children’s Biodiversity Library is a partnership between the National Library Board (NLB) and Singapore Oceanarium offering new opportunities, including monthly programmes, for parents and children to have deeper learning in marine biodiversity. It is the first marine biodiversity-themed learning space for children at a public library in Singapore.

The library includes features such as a floor-to-ceiling column with coral- like features, a collection of marine specimens including shark egg cases and coral skeletons, digital content from the aquarium, an outdoor mangrove showcase, and The  Submarine, a room where families can expect regular educational programmes. The library will also feature gamification kiosks with features such as an interactive digital installation where patrons can colour an avatar from NLB’s well-loved Book Bugs series and see them appear on the projection screen.

7. Go Volunteering with your Little Ones

When volunteering, your little ones learns about empathy and appreciation, the recipient receives help and you get to do a meaningful activity as a family. That's a win for everyone involved! Here are a list of 5 places to volunteer in Singapore that are suitable for kids.