Sad news for East Coast fams: fave indoor playground Giggles Playhouse on Marine Parade is closing its doors on 26 February, so this the last weekend to visit. We love this awesome spot for keeping the little people busy – between the water play, loads of space in that playground for kids to go wild… the sweet staff and that quintessential ball pit, this is one place that will be missed. Thanks for all the good times!
Giggles is also holding a sale on Sunday evening from 7-9pm, where you can pick up soft gym equipment, swings, blocks and more.
Giggles Playground
87 Marine Parade Central, #02-500C, Singapore 440087
www.funatgiggles.com.sg
Come for one last hurrah this weekend, and East Coast fams, keep that spirit of play alive! Here are some other fantastic spots in the neighbourhood to support…
The Polliwogs
Why do parents love The Polliwogs so much? Slides, ball pits and enough excitement to tire out toddlers to kids up to 12… but the best part? That coffee lounge where we can hang out and keep an eye on the kids.
The Polliwogs, Eastpoint Mall, Simei p.6376 8097; www.thepolliwogs.com
Clip ‘n’ Climb
Okay not quite a playground, but this indoor climbing gym in Tampines (with 19 different themed walls!) is brilliant for giving the kids a workout. Check out our writer Tracy’s review of Clip ‘n’ Climb.
Clip ‘n’ Climb, HomeTeamNS Tampines, 51 Tampines Ave 4, #03-03 Tampines Hub Singapore 529684; www.hometeamns.sg
I12 Katong
Have you discovered the seed pit yet? Head to the basement level and bribe the little peeps into tolerating a grocery shopping session with you with the promise of some sensory play. $10 buys you an hour. Or, if it’s a beautiful sunny day, head up to the rooftop for the free water play park!
I12 Katong, 112 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428802; www.112katong.com.sg
Kaboodle Kids
Those cool blue blocks bring out some pretty wild imaginations – we’ve seen families build ball ramps, robots, motorcycles and some crazy forts. Feel free to kidult here (dads, we’re looking at you.)
The Big Splash location closed last year but we hear they are opening in Katong Square soon!; www.kaboodlekids.com.sg