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! 

• The Best Indoor Playgrounds in Singapore for Families
• The Best Public Pools and Water Play for Families
• The Latest Free Events in Singapore

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Free Limited Time Family Events and Experiences

1. Free Screening of “Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window” at ONE Punggol

Venue: Celebration Square Zone 1, Level 1, ONE Punggol
Dates: 21 Mar 2026, 2 pm
Admission: Free

The Japan Creative Centre (JCC), Embassy of Japan in Singapore, will be presenting a special free screening of the animated film Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window as part of the March Fun Fiesta at ONE Punggol.

Based on the internationally bestselling autobiographical novel by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, which has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide, the film follows the story of a spirited seven-year-old girl whose curiosity and energy lead her to an unconventional school where children are encouraged to explore their interests freely. Through this journey, Totto-chan discovers friendship, creativity and a different way of learning that celebrates individuality.

The screening will be held at Celebration Square Zone 1 at ONE Punggol, an open community space with a large LED screen. The event is open to the public and admission is free, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. Free Bonding Moments at Home - BYKidO's Small Wins Menu

We don't always have to go out or seek the big exciting event to keep the kids entertained. Sometimes, it doesn't cost anything to create a little moment at home and just 5 mins is enough! That's why we launched a "Small Wins Menu" designed for real-world parenting.

We all know that too much screen time can be a challenge, but instead of "banning screens," this guide focuses on "Small Wins"—bite-sized, screen-free activities that strengthen parent-child bonds right in your living room.

• The "Toy Rescue": A 15-minute ice-breaker for the little ones (literally!).
• The "Floor is Lava": The ultimate sofa-friendly way to lead the play while you recharge.
• The "Kitchen Disco": High-energy bonding that shakes off a bad mood for everyone.
• The "Leader Hike": Building confidence and achievement, one trail at a time.

From high-energy activities that get you moving to "sofa-friendly" ideas that allow you to recharge until you’re ready to join in the fun, there is something for every mood.

Head over to our Small Win Menu, and find the perfect activity for your current energy level and start building a more connected, resilient family relationship today.

3. Free Raya-themed Activities at Our Tampines Hub

Venue: Festive Walk East @ Our Tampines Hub
Dates: 7 - 22 Mar 2026, 4 pm - 8 pm (weekdays), 12 pm - 8 pm (weekends)
Admission: Free

Celebrate the joy of Hari Raya through vibrant, hands-on craft activities happening at Our Tampines Hub that bring tradition to life. From DIY traditional Wau painting, creating 3D ketupat plushie keepsakes to painting ceramic sayong pieces, these festive workshops invite participants of all ages to immerse themselves in the colours and spirit of Malay heritage together.

Little ones can also step into the spirit of nostalgia with traditional games that spark laughter and connection across generations. From hopscotch and Raya-themed Find and Match Game to giant colek lidi (pick-up sticks), these timeless favourites invite young and old to play, bond and celebrate together in true kampung-style camaraderie.

4. Free Entry for Kids to the Easter Eggs-travaganza at Birds Paradise

Venue: Mandai Wildlife Reserves
Dates: 14 Mar - 12 Apr 2026
Admission: Park fees apply

Singapore’s largest Hot-Egg Balloon Gachapon, 100 larger-than-life egg installations and complimentary child admission headline this year’s Easter Eggs-travaganza at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. For the first time, the annual event extends across the entire precinct from Bird Paradise and Mandai Wildlife West to the eastern cluster with activities at Curiosity Cove and Singapore Zoo.

From physical and digital egg hunts, an eggs-citing Ranger Buddies Stamp Rally, to larger-than-life eggs painted by artists with special needs from The Animal Project, an Easter Eggs Discovery Trail with seniors from Cycling Without Age Singapore as well as an array of offerings at the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, guests can participate in a wide range of activities to join the fun.

To sweeten the celebrations, children enjoy complimentary admission to Bird Paradise with every full-paying adult, along with retail and F&B vouchers worth up to $10 in total. Terms and conditions apply. This promotion is available to WildPass holders who purchase tickets between 9 March and 12 April 2026, for visits during Easter Egg-stravaganza from 14 March to 12 April 2026. 

6. NLB March School Holiday Programmes for Children and Families

This March school holiday, the National Library Board (NLB) is inviting children and families to discover the joy of reading through a line-up of engaging programmes across libraries islandwide.

From storytelling sessions in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil to hands-on activities exploring art, digital literacy, science, sustainability and wellness, the programmes are designed to spark curiosity and encourage young readers to explore new ideas and stories. These sessions offer families an opportunity to spend meaningful time together while discovering the many ways libraries support learning and creativity beyond books.

All programmes are free, though some may require prior registration.  You can also explore the full listings via What’s On for Preschoolers and What’s On for Children and Teens on NLB’s website.

7. Save the Bees at PLQ Parkside’s Newest Ranger Buddies Mission

Venue: PLQ Parkside at Paya Lebar Quarter
Dates: 12 Mar - 31 May 2026
Admission: Free

The latest Ranger Buddies mission at PLQ Parkside brings the children to the Netherlands to team up with Rudy the Mini Rex Rabbit! Through a blend of physical activity and augmented reality (AR), kids will discover why bees are waking up too early from hibernation and how they can help these essential pollinators thrive despite the challenges of climate change.

At PLQ Parkside, families will find 5 engaging stations that use the Ranger Buddies app to bring the experience to life. These stations combine learning with fun to help little ones learn more about our eco-system. 

Family who complete the mission will also discover plenty of treats for the whole family to make it a fun day out! These include a mission exclusive badge and F&B perks too! 

Visit the Ranger Buddies for more details.

8. Critters & CareBots March Holiday Programme

Venue: ArtScience Laboratory, Basement 2
Dates: Till 10 May 2026
Admission: Free

This March, the Critters & CareBots March Holiday Programme invites curious explorers of all ages to discover a world where nature and technology collide in the most surprising ways. Uncover the hidden beauty of relationships between insects, machines and humans through hands-on activities – from learning how miniature heroes can save lives to bonding with your very own AI-powered pet.

• Observe insect specimens such as butterflies, beetles and praying mantises up close. Using magnifying glasses or Foldscopes take a closer look at these fascinating insects and discover the unique features that help them sense and navigate to better survive in their environments.
• Engage with a gentle Artificial Intelligence (AI) pet that uses emotional AI to sense and respond to how you are feeling, learning from interaction. As you spend time with it, its behaviour evolves, revealing how relationships between humans and machines can be shaped by attention, care and responsiveness.
• Meet the part-insect, part-computer Cyborg Cockroach. Designed to assist in disaster rescue missions, these remarkable creatures demonstrate how biological intelligence and engineering can work together to help locate survivors in hard-to-reach environments.

 For more information on the programmes, click here.

9. 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. 

10. 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 The Kallang - Water Play For The Young Ones Too!

Venue: The Kallang, access via the entrance near to Gate 22 of the National Stadium

Splash-N-Surf is located at The Kallang 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.

While it is no usually free, families can visit the ArtScience Museum on Family Fridays where you can bring up to 4 children in for free!

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!

3.2 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.