This Children's Day (4 October), celebrate the joys of childhood by hanging out with your little kiddos! Plus, we've share some neat and useful gifts to celebrate them!
Children’s Day is a special time to celebrate the joy, wonder, and innocence of childhood. It’s a day to honour the little chums who fill our lives with laughter, curiosity, and endless energy. Childhood is a magical phase — full of discovery, imagination, and growth. To make it memorable, we can celebrate with fun activities, heartfelt moments, and quality time spent together.
It’s all about the kids on Children’s Day! This year, it’s happening on 4 October 2024, and we’ve rounded up our picks of the best things to do! So whether you plan to head out or enjoy the day at home, take your pick and reward your kids for being kids!
Things to do on Children’s Day 2024 in Singapore
1. Head for a day at Gardens by the Bay
We love Gardens by the Bay, and it’s always high on our kid’s list of fave places to visit in Singapore. There’s plenty to explore, including the water play, the Cloud Forest and those awesome SuperTrees. Take your pick from the many restaurants and cafes at the gardens, like Shake Shack and Finnwood @ Children’s Garden cafe, or simply fill those little tummies with various local delicacies at Satay by the Bay. How about making a staycation out of it? Book the fam for an overnight retreat into the Garden Pod @ Gardens by the Bay for an eco-friendly garden stay. The perfect Children’s Day, we say!
2. Explore the Children’s Museum
Why not treat the little ones to a day of adventure and learning at The Children’s Museum Singapore? This place is tailor-made for kids aged 12 and under, and it’s loaded with interactive exhibits and all sorts of cool stuff that’ll ignite their curiosity and let their imaginations run wild. With multimedia displays and intriguing artefacts, they’ll embark on a journey through Singapore’s heritage and culture while having an absolute blast. It’s the ultimate way to celebrate Children’s Day in style! That’s not all. Check out our museum guide for more family-friendly exhibitions happening in Singapore.
3. Cafes where kids eat free
Get ready for a mouthwatering adventure that’s not just about keeping the little ones grinning from ear to ear but also about giving mom and dad a reason to do a happy dance. Why? Because here’s the scoop: you can snag some seriously sweet meal deals! We’ve got the inside scoop on the best places in town where kids eat for free. And here’s the icing on the cake – many of these cool cafes even throw in play areas for the kiddos, earning them extra brownie points for a full-on awesome family outing!
4. Have a jumping good time at Bouncy Paradise
We’re going just to put it out there – Singapore’s. Largest. Indoor. Bouncy. Castle. Playground. If that has you jumping for joy this Children’s Day, hotfoot it down to Bouncy Paradise on the double! It’s good, active, air-conditioned fun, meaning it’s the perfect indoor activity. Don’t forget your socks, and make sure you book a slot before going!
Where: 200 Pandan Gardens, Singapore 609336
5. Create your own home cinema!
Popcorn? Check. Comfy sofa? Check. New kid-pleaser movie? Check! Although you can head to the cinema this Children’s Day, you can recreate this treat at home without getting out of your PJs.
6. Get crafting this Children’s Day
If you are planning to stay home this Children’s Day and must keep the littlies entertained, look no further than crafting! From trying your hand at origami to making your own play dough, we’ve got a list of 66 boredom busters to keep everyone busy. You’re welcome!
7. Baking fun
You definitely don’t want to miss our awesome list, chock-full of finger-licking bakes that the whole gang can whip up together and savour every delectable bite! It’s the ultimate bonding activity that’s sure to create sweet memories and even sweeter treats. So, toss on those aprons, and let’s dive into some baking fun for an unforgettable and mouth-watering Children’s Day celebration!
Gifts to give your kids this Children’s Day
Psst! Want to make it extra special for the kids this Children’s Day? Here are our top picks for Children’s Day gifts…
8. Level up your kids’ learning with tech toys
On this Children’s Day, why not awaken your little one’s inner inventor with a cool tech toy that they’ll absolutely love? Before you start scouring the market for the latest and greatest tech gadgets, why not take a look at our nifty listicle of fun tech toys for kids? We’ve got the inside scoop on the best options to keep your kiddo entertained and engaged!
9. Magical Water floating pen
If there’s anything kids love to collect, it’s stationery. We know there might be a huge stash of stationery in the cubby, but let’s ignore it for now. Let’s collect more! These magical water floating pens are so cool you can use them to draw a picture on any smooth surface. Try a cool doodle on a soup spoon, dip it in water and see the drawing magically lift off its surface. You can customise anything from bags to boxes with your doodle by transferring them from the water onto any surface.
10. Personalised kids’ books
How about a personalised book that features your little one? We simply love this search-and-find book by Wonderbly, where your littlie can browse through the pages searching for themselves. They can explore six different universes, featuring any of the 750-different versions of themselves in super fun search activities. We say this is quite a unique prezzie and the kiddos will love it! Best part? You can also add an inspiring message for free!
11. Educational 3D Printing pen
What if your lil ones drawing turned into something three-dimensional and tangible? Yep, a 3D printing pen ought to be a winner with the kiddos as they engineer 3-dimensional drawings with this easy-to-use tool. They’ll feel super proud of their creations.
12. A reusable on-the-go cutlery set
We are on a green mission and feel introducing the topic while the kiddos are young is a great way to start. Gift your little one a colourful and reusable cutlery set which comes in a portable box, perfect for school, picnics, trips, etc. Best part? You can also have your littlie’s name customised on the box. Very cool!
13. Thermos
What about a new water bottle for school? Check out Thermos Singapore’s range of adorable bottles for kids, including Frozen and Disney-themed and small bottles for everyday use. Psst – they’re also available at special prices on Qoo10, Lazada and Shopee.
14. Blinking Cartoon Mosquito Repellent Bracelet
Mosquitoes in tropical Singapore? They are pretty common, especially at parks and waterbodies. But how are you protecting the littlies from those nasty bites? Here’s a super cool way to keep those mozzies at bay! This blinking cartoon mosquito repellent bracelet not only looks cool in all those bright colours and toony images, but its water/sweatproof straps will make it comfy wear for the little ones. We are all for that blinking effect, and the kiddos will love it!
15. Get some Legos!
Your little brick enthusiast will have hours of fun assembling the Lego structures. Here’s all the info on where to find them on this little red dot!
Happy Children’s Day, everyone!