Children's Season 2026 brings hands-on workshops and interactive experiences for all the little Earth-saving heroes to play their way to a greener future
Just in time for the June school holidays, Children’s Season is back with a month-long lineup of free and ticketed experiences. This year’s theme is all about Sustainability and there’s even a cool weekend carnival from 12 to 14 June to celebrate the International Day of Play. 11 June is the International Day of Play, a day dedicated to the celebrating the power of play. Play is so important for a child’s development and well-being. And it’s wonderful that we have facilities like water parks, nature parks, and even playgrounds peppered around the island for free play.
So, who’s designing it, you ask? Well, THE KIDS! This year’s lineup of signature programmes were co-created by CMSG and the student panel from Huamin Primary School. Look out for the Little Ambassadors who’ll be assisting with registration, ushering, and more. You can say this is curated and run by kids, for kids!
Big kids or small kids, we are just as excited about Children’s Season 2026. There will be four signature events, alongside a host of hands-on activities, performances, and parent-child workshops. And yes, there’s the ever popular Stamp Booklet activity, where families can pick up a booklet from any of the participating museums, collect special stamps, and stand to win prizes! Here’s all you need to know about what’s happening, where and when to go. Tip: Since it’s a month-long festival, you’ll want to bookmark this page to plan ahead for the June school holidays.
Where: Children’s Season, various locations around Singapore including Children’s Museum Singapore, Indian Heritage Centre, Singapore Maritime Gallery, and KidsStop.
When: 30 May – 28 June
Price: Free and ticketed programmes, please read on for details
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Children’s Season 2026: Signature programmes curated by the kids
Raj and the lost journal (ticketed)
What do you do when you find an old journal in the museum? Go on an adventure, of course! Join Raj as he journeys back in time to uncover. the lives and memories of Singapore’s early migrants. In a series of imaginative games and interactive storytelling by Zip Zap Zoom Collective, everyone’s going to have much fun in this!
When: 30 May – 31 May and 5 – 6 June, 10.30am
Where: Indian Heritage Centre, Activity Room, 5 Campbell Lane, Singapore 209924
Price: Tickets run $20/ person; $64/ bundle for 2 children + 2 adults
Duration: One hour
Recommended age: 5 to 12 years old
Ms Nat and the Zero Waste Heroes (ticketed)
Be an eco-warrior with Ms Nat and the zero waste heroes, in this hands-on adventure where kids and gown-ups tackle food waste, water conservation and everyday habits through storytelling, movement, and hands-on fun. You’ll even leave with a zero waste hero badge!
When: 30 May – 31 May and 5 – 6 June, 2.30pm
Where: Children’s Museum Singapore, 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807
Price: Tickets run $20/ person; $64/ bundle for 2 children + 2 adults
Duration: One hour
Recommended age: 2 to 8 years old
The Coral Keepers (Ticketed)
The Coral Keepers is an immersive family adventure where kids and grown-ups dive into the wonders of coral reefs through theatre, games, and hands-on crafting. Designed for children aged six and up, this playful, planet-loving experience blends meaningful learning with creative fun. And everyone leaves with a keepsake to bring home!
When: 19 – 20 June and 26 -27 June, 10.30am
Where: Singapore Maritime Gallery, 31 Marina Coastal Dr, Level 2, Singapore 018988
Price: Tickets run $20/ person; $64/ bundle for 2 children + 2 adults
Duration: One hour
Recommended age: 6 to 12 years old
The Four Harmonious Friends (Ticketed)
Follow Peacock, Monkey, Rabbit, and Elephant as they journey to the forest of Temasek in search of a better life. The Four Harmonious Friends invites kids to reflect on friendship, community, and what it truly means to live well together.
When: 19 – 20 June and 26 -27 June, 2.30pm
Where:KidsSTOP™, Science Centre Singapore, 21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433
Price: Tickets run $20/ person; $64/ bundle for 2 children + 2 adults
Duration: One hour
Recommended age: 4 to 8 years old
Play @ Children’s Season 2026 in celebration of International Day of Play
Celebrate the International Day of Play with a week-long lineup of workshops and activities, culminating in a lively weekend carnival packed with playful experiences for the family.
Paid workshops
Play takes the centre stage at workshops held at various museums. Let loose and play together with The Playmakers at National Gallery Singapore on 11 June, or learn about building resilience through play with Our Little Play Nest on 12 June at the Children’s Museum Singapore. A child-led play workshop with Chapter Zero on 13 June at the National Museum bonds generations through traditional games.
Free Activities
Go on a museum run and stay for the free drop-in activities. From 11 to 13 June, head to the Children’s Museum to draw, make and scan, and watch your creations come to live at Stamp Parade Interactive. Create and play at the National Museum of Singapore‘s pop-up playground — find it near the Whale of a Tale Playground. Over at the National Gallery of Singapore, you’re invited to make some noise with a self-built instrument, using recycled materials.
Weekend Carnival
Why celebrate one day when you can have an entire weekend of fun? Watch the stretch from Children’s Museum Singapore to Armenian Street come alive with fun, games, and play for Children’s Season 2026 and International Day of Play. Kids can bounce through bouncy castles and build LEGO creations at the brick-building play zone. There’s going to be limited Make and Take creations, so be there early! Other fun activities include crafting gemstone rings from recycled materials, taking part in mini football challenges, and you can even come face-to-face with giant whale puppet!
When: 12 – 14 June, 4 pm -6pm
Where: Children’s Museum Singapore and Armenian Street
Price: Tickets run $10/ person
Children’s Season 2026: Fill up your Stamp booklets for prizes
Want a chance to redeem some cool Children’s Season merch? Collect your stamp booklet from any of the 21 museums listed below, complete simple activities at each museum, get a stamp, and receive some goodies. Don’t just stop there, collect 5, 10, or 15 stamps and you’ll be able to redeem cute items like a customisable water bottle, luggage tags, tattoo sheets, sticker sheets, and more.
1. ArtScience Museum
2. Asian Civilisations Museum
3. Changi Chapel and Museum
4. Children’s Museum Singapore
5. Eurasian Heritage Gallery
6. Former Ford Factory
7. Fort Siloso
8. Indian Heritage Centre
9. KidsSTOPTM, Science Centre Singapore
10. MOE Heritage Centre
11. National Gallery Singapore
12. National Museum of Singapore
13. Peranakan Museum
14. Reflections at Bukit Chandu
15. Science Centre Singapore
16. Singapore Art Museum
17. Singapore Discovery Centre
18. Singapore Maritime Gallery
19. Singapore Navy Museum
20.The Gem Museum
21. The Intan @ T-play
Enjoy all the fun of Children’s Season 2026!
