Things to Do in Singapore with Kids This Weekend
The 18–19 July 2026 edition
By OtterExplore · Updated
Weekend's here and the kids need a plan? We've pulled together a mix of family outings happening across Singapore this weekend — one-off events and festivals, free outdoor playgrounds, hands-on creative spots, rainy-day backups, and wallet-friendly options. Every pick below links straight to its full details page, so you can check ages, location and opening hours before you head out.
Here are the best things to do in Singapore with the kids this weekend.
Happenings This Weekend
First, the one-offs — events happening across Singapore this weekend that won't be back next week. From a closing-weekend inflatable art playground at Gardens by the Bay to a free touring Chingay discovery truck stop, a Mandarin nursery-rhyme musical's final shows, and a free island-wide Disney summer takeover, these are the time-bound happenings worth building your Saturday or Sunday around. Book ahead where you can — some sessions fill up fast.
🎨Arts & CraftsSource: IMBA Singapore / CJ HendryJuJu World by CJ Hendry
IMBA Theatre Gallery, Gardens by the Bay · 18 Marina Gardens Drive, #01-24, Singapore 018953
An immersive inflatable art playground at Gardens by the Bay, with giant slides and a pool of thousands of collectible JuJu figures — closing this Saturday.
🏛️Culture & HeritageSource: Chingay / People's AssociationMy Little Chingay Float Truck
My Little Chingay Float Truck (touring) · Multiple venues island-wide (Ulu Pandan CC, Gardens by the Bay, Mandai, AMK Hub)
A free touring Chingay discovery truck with AR costume try-ons and a storytelling kiosk, making a free public stop at Ulu Pandan CC this Saturday only.
🎯Indoor PlaySource: RocketLandRocketLand @ Aperia Mall
Aperia Mall · 12 Kallang Avenue, Singapore 339511
A low-stimulation inflatable playspace pop-up for toddlers at Aperia Mall — its final day is this Saturday.
🎭Performing ArtsSource: The Theatre PracticeHere Comes the Breakfast Kakis: Imagine Our Songs!
The Theatre Practice · 54 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187953
A Mandarin nursery-rhyme musical with a post-show crafting activity at The Theatre Practice, running its final two shows this Saturday and Sunday.
🎪Festivals & EventsSource: Sentosa Development CorporationA Magical Island Adventure: Let's Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line
Sentosa Island (Palawan Beach and island-wide) · Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269
A free island-wide Disney summer takeover on Sentosa, with Toy Story, Marvel and San Fransokyo-themed installations across the beaches.
Free & Budget-Friendly
Start here — a big day out for little (or no) money. Some of the best things to do with kids in Singapore this weekend cost nothing at all, from neighbourhood playgrounds to free outdoor light shows and a farm visit up north. These picks are the easiest on the wallet, so you can fill a whole day with the family without booking a single ticket.
🌿Outdoors & NatureSource: Hay DairiesHay Dairies Goat Farm Experience
Hay Dairies Goat Farm · 3 Lim Chu Kang Lane 4
Meet the goats at Singapore's only goat farm — free entry and a fun, slightly different outing up north.
🌿Outdoors & NatureSource: NParksSembawang Hot Spring Park
Sembawang Hot Spring Park · Gambas Ave, Sembawang
Soak your feet at Singapore's only natural hot spring — and even boil eggs in the spring water — on a free, quirky family outing up north.
🎪Festivals & EventsSource: Gardens by the BayGarden Rhapsody Light Show
Gardens by the Bay · Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay's free nightly light-and-sound show at the Supertree Grove — a magical, no-cost finale to the day.
🌿Outdoors & NatureSource: PUB, Singapore's National Water AgencyMarina Barrage — Kite Flying & Green Roof Picnic
Marina Barrage · 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018951
Fly a kite on the Green Roof's open grassy expanse with sea breezes and skyline views — free, no booking, open 24 hours.
Outdoor & Nature
If the weather holds, get the kids outside. Singapore's parks, gardens and nature trails make for easy outdoor activities you can do at your own pace — no fixed start time, no rush. From giant adventure playgrounds to a wetland reserve with wild crocodiles and a Sentosa luge ride, here are the best outdoor spots for families this weekend, free and ticketed.
🌿Outdoors & NatureSource: National Parks Board (NParks)Admiralty Park Playground Adventure
Admiralty Park · 6A Admiralty Road, Woodlands
One of Singapore's largest outdoor playgrounds, packed with towers, giant slides and inclusive play zones — and completely free.
🌿Outdoors & NatureSource: NParksJurong Lake Gardens — Lakeside Walks & Play
Jurong Lake Gardens · Yuan Ching Rd, Jurong
Lakeside boardwalks, a nature playgarden and water play in the west — an easy, free morning out for the whole family.
🌿Outdoors & NatureSource: NParksSungei Buloh Wetland Reserve — Crocodiles & Migratory Birds
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve · 301 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718925
Spot wild estuarine crocodiles on the mudflats at this pram-friendly wetland reserve up north — free NParks-guided walks run on Sundays.
🌿Outdoors & NatureSource: Skyline LugeSkyline Luge Sentosa
Skyline Luge Sentosa · 45 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa
Ride the gravity-powered luge down Sentosa's slopes, then take the Skyride back up — a thrill for older kids.
Creative & Hands-On
For the makers and the curious — these are hands-on activities where kids do, not just watch. Think art studios, drop-in craft sessions and immersive creative spaces around the island, all geared towards little hands. Perfect for a weekend if your child would rather build, paint or bake than sit still.
🎨Arts & CraftsSource: PotteryPlease!PotteryPlease! — Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio
Queensway Shopping Centre · 1 Queensway #03-40, Singapore 149053
Pick a ceramic piece and paint it your own way at this all-ages, drop-in pottery studio — no experience needed.
🎨Arts & CraftsSource: Art JourneyArt Journey Drop-in Art Workshop
Art Journey @ Plantation Plaza · 127 Plantation Crescent, #04-07 Plantation Plaza
Drop in any time for a guided art session — no fixed schedule, just turn up and create.
🏛️Culture & HeritageSource: Asian Civilisations MuseumACM & Me Play Space
Asian Civilisations Museum · 1 Empress Place
A free hands-on play space at the Asian Civilisations Museum where little ones learn through play.
🎨Arts & CraftsSource: Baker's BrewBaker's Brew — Junior Chef Baking Workshops
Baker's Brew Studio (multiple locations) · 1 Kim Seng Promenade #B1-K103, Great World City, Singapore 237994
Hands-on baking workshops where kids aged 5+ decorate cakes and pastries in small classes, taking their creation home at the end.
Indoor & Rainy Day (Your Backup Plan)
Plan A washed out? This is your rain-proof backup. Every pick here is indoor, sheltered and air-conditioned, so a sudden downpour never ends the day. These are some of the best indoor activities for kids in Singapore when the weather turns — from a role-play city to an indoor snow centre and a high-energy floor game.
🎯Indoor PlaySource: Snow City SingaporeSnow City Singapore
Snow City Singapore · 21 Jurong Town Hall Rd
Singapore's only permanent indoor snow centre — snow tubing, snowmen and snowball fights at -5°C, whatever the weather outside.
🎯Indoor PlaySource: KidZania SingaporeKidZania Singapore
KidZania Singapore, Sentosa · 31 Beach View Road, Sentosa Island
An indoor role-play city where kids try out real-world jobs — perfect for a rainy afternoon all under one roof.
🎯Indoor PlaySource: Griddy GridGriddy Grid — The Floor Is Lava
Griddy Grid (Bugis + Changi Airport T2) · Bugis & Changi Airport T2
A fast-paced team game dodging shifting "lava" zones on a 120-grid floor — sheltered, energetic fun at Bugis or Changi Airport T2.
🎯Indoor PlaySource: SuperPark SingaporeSuperPark Singapore — 34 Activities Under One Roof
SuperPark at Suntec City · Suntec City North Wing, 3 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038983
34 indoor activities under one roof at Suntec City — from trampolines to ropes courses, suitable for all ages, rain or shine.
At a Glance
| Activity | Area | In / Outdoor | Ages | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu World by CJ Hendry 18 Marina Gardens Drive, #01-24, Singapore 018953 | Central | Indoor | 3–12 yrs | Paid |
| My Little Chingay Float Truck Multiple venues island-wide (Ulu Pandan CC, Gardens by the Bay, Mandai, AMK Hub) | Multiple Regions | Both | All ages | Free |
| RocketLand @ Aperia Mall 12 Kallang Avenue, Singapore 339511 | Central | Indoor | 1–9 yrs | Paid |
| Here Comes the Breakfast Kakis: Imagine Our Songs! 54 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187953 | Central | Indoor | 4+ yrs | Paid |
| A Magical Island Adventure: Let's Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269 | South | Outdoor | Up to 12 yrs | Free |
| Hay Dairies Goat Farm Experience 3 Lim Chu Kang Lane 4 | North | Outdoor | All ages | Free |
| Sembawang Hot Spring Park Gambas Ave, Sembawang | North | Outdoor | All ages | Free |
| Garden Rhapsody Light Show Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay | Central | Outdoor | All ages | Free |
| Marina Barrage — Kite Flying & Green Roof Picnic 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018951 | Central | Outdoor | All ages | Free |
| Admiralty Park Playground Adventure 6A Admiralty Road, Woodlands | North | Outdoor | 2+ yrs | Free |
| Jurong Lake Gardens — Lakeside Walks & Play Yuan Ching Rd, Jurong | West | Outdoor | Up to 12 yrs | Free |
| Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve — Crocodiles & Migratory Birds 301 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718925 | North | Outdoor | All ages | Free |
| Skyline Luge Sentosa 45 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa | South | Outdoor | 6+ yrs | Paid |
| PotteryPlease! — Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio 1 Queensway #03-40, Singapore 149053 | Central | Indoor | 4+ yrs | Paid |
| Art Journey Drop-in Art Workshop 127 Plantation Crescent, #04-07 Plantation Plaza | West | Indoor | 3+ yrs | Paid |
| ACM & Me Play Space 1 Empress Place | Central | Indoor | Up to 10 yrs | Free |
| Baker's Brew — Junior Chef Baking Workshops 1 Kim Seng Promenade #B1-K103, Great World City, Singapore 237994 | Central | Indoor | 5–12 yrs | Paid |
| Snow City Singapore 21 Jurong Town Hall Rd | West | Indoor | All ages | Paid |
| KidZania Singapore 31 Beach View Road, Sentosa Island | South | Indoor | 1–16 yrs | Paid |
| Griddy Grid — The Floor Is Lava Bugis & Changi Airport T2 | Multiple Regions | Indoor | 6+ yrs | Paid |
| SuperPark Singapore — 34 Activities Under One Roof Suntec City North Wing, 3 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038983 | Central | Indoor | All ages | Paid |
Frequently Asked Questions
What events are happening this weekend in Singapore?
This weekend's line-up includes JuJu World's closing days at Gardens by the Bay, a free Chingay discovery truck stop at Ulu Pandan CC, the final shows of Here Comes the Breakfast Kakis at The Theatre Practice, and A Magical Island Adventure — a free island-wide Disney takeover on Sentosa. See the "Happenings This Weekend" section above, or browse all events on the activities page.
What can kids do this weekend in Singapore?
Plenty — this weekend there are one-off events like JuJu World's closing days at Gardens by the Bay and a free Chingay discovery truck stop, plus free outdoor playgrounds like Admiralty Park and Jurong Lake Gardens, indoor play at KidZania and Snow City, and hands-on creative spots like PotteryPlease. Every pick in this guide is family-suitable and links to full details, and you can browse the latest happenings any time on the OtterExplore activities page.
Which activities are free for kids in Singapore?
There are lots of free options this weekend, including the free Chingay discovery truck stop, Admiralty Park, Jurong Lake Gardens, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Marina Barrage, Hay Dairies goat farm, Sembawang Hot Spring Park, and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show at Gardens by the Bay. To see only free activities, use the "Free" filter on the activities page.
What are good indoor activities for kids on a rainy day?
For wet weather, head somewhere air-conditioned and sheltered: KidZania for role-play, Snow City for indoor snow play, Griddy Grid for a fast-paced floor game, or a paint-your-own session at PotteryPlease. All of these are indoor and run rain or shine.
How do I find age-appropriate activities in Singapore?
Every activity on OtterExplore lists a recommended age range, and you can filter the activities page by age group so you only see options that suit your child. The summary table above also shows the age range for each pick in this guide at a glance.
Activity details may change. Always check directly with the venue before visiting.
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