East side best side? That’s truly the case for Downtown East, especially this upcoming school holiday. Imagine rallying at Singapore's first pickleball court in a water park, sports-themed photo rooms, free sports and enrichment sessions for kids, and more at the mall’s Summer Sports Fiesta.
Note: We have updated this piece for clarity on Wild Wild Wet’s July 2026 day pass pricing.
Need plans for the fam this school holiday? Take a trip to the east, where Downtown East is organising a family-friendly Summer Sports Fiesta. Happening from 1 June till 19 July, from Singapore’s first pickleball courts in a water park, to immersive photo zones, and free enrichment classes trials for kids – it’s the place to be for an action packed day out.
Top things to do at Downtown East
1. Go wild for pickleball… at a water park
Do pickleballs and water parks go together? Wild Wild Wet proves that they do. You can now find pickleball courts within the water park, making these Singapore’s first pickleball courts that are integrated within a water park. Challenge the kids (and yourselves) to a few rounds of this popular game, then head for a well-deserved dip at Wild Wild Wet’s jacuzzi pool, or go for a relaxing trip down Shiok River with one of the new pickleball-themed floats!
Do kids have more energy to spend? Bring them to the Tsunami Pool, where they can join a game of water polo that’s held every weekend. Or head to the Kidz Zone and Sea-The-World for more kid-friendly water play time.
Pro-tip: Don’t forget to snap a family photo or two with Flumi, Wild Wild Wet’s beloved mascot, for the ‘gram! Just keep an eye out for pickleball-themed photo spots featuring the adorable Flumi around the park.
Bonus: Key in “DESSFHK25” to enjoy 25% off standard Wild Wild Wet day pass rates (U.P. $29 per child aged three to 12, or $39 per adult during weekends, as well as public and school holidays; $21 per child or $29 per adult on weekdays).
Where: Wild Wild Wet
When: 1 June – 19 July 2026; Wednesdays to Mondays; 11am – 6pm during peak period (including school holidays), 12-6pm during non-peak period.
Price: Day passes at $23 per child or $33 per adult from 1-30 June 2026; $16 per child or $22 per adult from 1-31 July 2026 (only applicable for off peak days, ie. weekdays, except public and school holidays).
2. Snap, pose, and play across Downtown East’s sports-themed photo rooms
In line with its Summer Sports Fiesta, Downtown East has prepared four immersive photo rooms for you to get a taste of different sports experiences. Surf the waves in the beach zone, feel what it’s like to be a pro athlete in the locker room and stadium zones, then step into the tennis zone to recreate your Djokovic moment.
Where: Event Square
When: 1 June – 19 July 2026
Price: From $10
3. Pick up a new skill for free
If your kids are interested in trying out a new sport or musical instrument, Downtown East has got them covered with an Enrichment Fair that’s taking place at the mall.
Downtown East is organising an Enrichment Fair during the June school holidays, featuring free trial classes across sports, music, and academic ones at its participating stores. We’re talking jiu-jitsu and taekwondo with Mobius Arena Training Studio, cartwheels and handstands with Galaxy Gymnastics, piano and guitar with Cristofori Music School, and more – it’s the perfect opportunity for the little ones to discover a new passion. The list of centres also includes academic-related ones, like a one-hour free trial class in primary school maths with Seriously Addictive Mathematics, as well as a free Chinese trial lesson with Berries. Check out the full list on Downtown East’s website.
Bonus: Each free trial class you attend gets you a stamp. Collect three stamps to get a go at the spin-and-win game, where you’ll get to snag prizes like cash vouchers to Bonbon Blowout Bar+, bossini, Now Pizza, NTUC Club, and Wine Connection; or a free 30-minute trial at GreenBox by My Golf Kaki.
Where: Downtown East (stamp card collection and spin-and-win at the Information Counter in E!Avenue, Level 2)
When: 1 June – 19 July 2026, daily
Price: Free
Top family-friendly restaurants and cafes at Downtown East
1. Yakiniku Shiok!
Can’t decide whether to go for a hot pot or barbecue? You can have both at Yakiniku Shiok, known for its generous buffet spread and premium wagyu cuts. Plus, your little ones who are below 100cm-tall get to dine for free.
Where: E!Avenue, #02-347
When: Daily; 11.30am – 2.30pm and 5.30pm – 10pm (weekdays), 11.30am – 10pm (weekends, public holidays, and eve of public holidays)
2. Bored Tacos
Bored Tacos specialises in serving affordable Mexican comfort food, ranging from cheesy quesadillas to generous burrito rice bowls, as well as everyone’s favourite snacks for sharing – loaded nachos. We hear the breaded fish taco and birria beef grilled cheese are absolute must-tries!
Where: E!Avenue, #02-323
When: Daily at 11.30am – 10pm
3. Sloppy Shack
If you’re a fan of sloppy burgers, give Sloppy Shack a try. This halal western food restaurant serves delicious burgers and pastas, as well as fusion dishes like prata pizzas and prata quesadillas. We heard that the sizzling cheeseburger is super shiok!
Where: E!Hub, #03-101
When: Daily at 11.30am – 9.30pm
Bonus: Keep your dining and shopping receipts as you get to redeem goodies* from the mall. A minimum spend of $110 (or $100 for NTUC members) will get you a pickleball set, complete with two paddles and four balls in a handy sports bag. Or grab a stylish pickleball sports bag for free when you accumulate a minimum spend of $150 (or $140 for NTUC members).
* While stocks last. Double spending required for NTUC FairPrice receipts. Full T&C on Downtown East’s website.
Getting to Downtown East is a breeze
Even if you’re not driving, you can easily get to Downtown East with its free shuttle that runs between the mall and Pasir Ris MRT (Exit A). The shuttle runs from 11am to 10pm daily at 20-minute intervals. Alternatively, there are multiple public buses that service the route between the train station and the mall.
Bonus: Need a ride to Downtown East? Book a ride on TADA to-and-from the mall with the code “DESSF5” to get $5 off your fare.
Have the best time at Downtown East with the kiddos!
This post is in partnership with Downtown East.
