Check out these awesome things to do and family-friendly activities for a ton of fun with the kids! And psst - we've got some mid-week inspo too!
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend in Singapore? If the weather holds, definitely check out the brand new, upgraded, rainbow slides at Sengkang Swimming Complex! It’s your last chance to check out Nickelodeon Play Fest, and of course we’re all in for a free fireworks show with the ongoing National Day rehearsals! Keep reading for all our weekend inspo and loads of fun things to do with the kids…
Top things to do this weekend with kids in Singapore
1. NEW: Sengkang Swimming Complex has been revamped, with new rainbow slides!
There are brand new slides now open at Sengkang Swimming Complex, including Rainbow Dash, Cotton Candy Bowl, and Sugar Rush! This super exciting upgrade features a brand-new triple-lane slide, perfect for high-speed racing fun with the whole family. Check out the new vibrant spiral tube slides, with enclosed twists and turns for an exhilarating ride. For those who love a big splash, don’t miss the upgraded giant splash funnel – only brave kiddos on this one, as there is a a thrilling drop at the end!
Where: Sengkang Swimming Complex
2. Check out vibrant Katong Kultura at i12 Katong
Everything Peranakan is taking centre stage at i12 Katong this July. The atrium area in the mall is transforming into a Peranakan mansion for Katong Kultura, with a photoworthy exhibition, kebaya and batik try-ons, as well as complimentary weekend arts and crafts workshops for all (think: DIY air-clay kueh, tile painting, and bead-to-tile souvenirs). Plus, you get to explore spices and everything nice through larger-than-life Peranakan food replicas and a spice garden too! The little ones will also get an activity booklet to complement the experience. Psst… don’t forget to collect all the stamps as you explore the exhibits to claim a free scoop of ice cream.
Still hungover on the Emerald Hill series? You’ll be in for a treat too as Zhang Anna and Zhang Yin Niang (Mediacorp actresses Chantalle Ng and Sheila Sim) will be making an appearance on 12 July (3-4pm). And that’s not all – watch out for the theatrical performances and singing competition finals happening on 5 July (3-5pm) and 19 July (2-5pm). Check out i12 Katong’s website for the full programme details.
Pro-tip: Visit on 5 July during the opening ceremony at 3pm in kebaya and batik, and you’ll get complimentary access to the Peranakan tea party.
When: 4-20 July 2025
Where: i12 Katong (Atrium, Level 1), 112 East Coast Road, Singapore 428802
3. World Aquatics Championships – catch all the action live this weekend!
Have you noticed the large metal structure and swimming pool being erected at Sentosa? Singapore is hosting the World Aquatics Championships, and it’s making a big splash! You and your sporty kiddos can catch elite athletes compete in swimming, diving, artistic swimming and water polo, all right here at the OCBC Aquatic Centre and in Sentosa. If you’ve got a water-loving little one or a budding competitive swimmer in the family, this is the perfect way to inspire them, while having fun as a fam! Pro tip: Seats are limited, so book tickets in advance. And bring ear protection for littles, in case the crowd gets loud!
When: 11 – 13 July 2025
Where: World Aquatics Championships, various sports, OCBC Aquatic Centre and Palawan Beach, Sentosa. Tickets from $10.
4. New date night movies: Superman, Jurassic World Rebirth and F1
There are loads of new movies opening at the cinema that are perfect for an action-packed date night! The brand new Superman movie opens this weekend. The story follows Clark Kent and his journey to become Superman as he tries to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his adoptive human family in Smallville, Kansas. Can’t wait for this one!
5. Enter our Love Local Awards and win awesome prizes include a Bali hotel stay!
We’re back with our much-loved Love Local Awards 2025, recognising awesome businesses in Singapore. This is a thank you from all of us for the wonderful services and goodies these businesses provide to make family life in Singapore a whole lot easier. Whether it’s our favourite fam-friendly restaurant or our go-to local toy store, we think these companies, and the people behind them, deserve the spotlight. Enter our Love Local Awards before 3 August and you could win an awesome prize, including Bali or Bintan hotel stays or a Neon Pigeon dining voucher!
6. Take the whole fam to see Fantastic Mr Fox, produced by SRT’s The Little Company
Strap the whole family in for Fantastic Mr Fox, an upcoming production by Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) The Little Company, which is all about teamwork, resilience, and outfoxing the odds. Watch the much-loved Roald Dahl story be brought to life, where the resourceful Mr Fox endeavours to outsmart a bunch of greedy farmers and save his family. Get ready to sing at the top of your lungs and laugh your hearts out — this is one show that’s great for children three years and older. Psst, kids aged four to seven can be dropped off for a fun 90-minute drama workshop ($50 per child), Theatre Tales, before the show too! This fun workshop is happening on selected dates and times, head over to the official website to find out more.
Bonus: Save more when you watch with the fam with a sweet 15% off a bundle of four tickets.
When: English performances on 16 July – 3 August 2025; Mandarin performances on 4-16 August 2025
Where: Fantastic Mr Fox, Victoria Theatre.
Tickets: $22 – $50
7. Last chance to bounce around at Nickelodeon Play Fest!
Fans of Dora, Paw Patrol and SpongeBob won’t want to miss this! This weekend is your last chance to bounce into Nickelodeon heaven. The Nickelodeon Play Fest is wrapping up, and it’s a must-do for preschoolers and young primary schoolers. Think: giant inflatables featuring all our little ones faves from SpongeBob, Dora and Paw Patrol. There’s also a giant slime pool (yes, you read that right!). It’s all indoors, air-conditioned, and perfect for rainy-day backup plans. Make sure you pack a change of clothes for the kiddos, as they will definitely get messy. And don’t forget socks!
When: Until 13 July
Where: Nickelodeon Play Fest, PeopleUp@Pandan, 200 Pandan Gardens, 609336. Tickets from $49 for 1A1C 2-hour weekend playpass.
8. Makers’ Market – For unique handmade accessories
Lovers of handmade crafts and artisanal goods have to check out Makers’ Market – you might find a one-of-a-kind craft to add to your collection. From jewellery, cute crochet key chains to coasters, there’s so many vendors to check out and cute items to discover! Plus, they have multiple events throughout July, August and September so make sure to mark your calendars for the events you’re interested in. Each event has a different vibe to it. This weekend, it’s popping up at Clarke Quay!
When: 11 – 13 July from 11am – 7pm
Where: Makers’ Market, Clarke Quay Central
9. The Balloon Museum is now open! Visit the Pop Air: Art is inflatable immersive exhibition
The Balloon Museum is popping into Singapore! This larger-than-life, immersive new attraction is a balloon-based art exhibition that has already wowed audiences around the world, and now it’s Singapore’s turn. Expect to see inflatable works of art, find loads of Insta-worthy photo opps, and combine art with play. The kids are sure to love this one, especially if they enjoyed a visit to Bubble Planet. The Balloon Museum will pop up in Singapore from 13 June to 31 August 2025.
See what we got up to over on Instagram!
When: Open from 7 June 2025
Where: Pop Air: Art is Inflatable, Marina Bay Sands. Tickets from $53 per adult, $48 per child (dynamic pricing depending on demand)
10. National Day Parade rehearsals are on this weekend – catch a glimpse of the fireworks (and fly-overs!)
Party poppers and Singapore flags at the ready! The National Day rehearsals will commence this weekend. Head to your favourite vantage point to catch a glimpse of the fireworks on Saturday night. Keep an eye out in the afternoon for the Singapore Airforce flyovers! Want to plan ahead? There are plenty of National Day activities and events to celebrate the nation’s 60th National Day, with no shortage of kid-friendly picks. Bookmark our full guide to National Day and keep checking in for more details!
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11. NEW: Rose Romance opens at the Flower Dome this weekend
It’s one our favourite floral displays of the year! Rose Romance is created in partnership with the British High Commission Singapore, and brings all things English to our shores. This edition is designed to breathe new life into the legend of King Arthur, the classic medieval story of love and honour, courage and chivalry. Unfolding across scenes featuring castles and cottages, there’ll be more than 15,000 roses with 65 varieties on display!
When: Friday 27 June – Sunday 20 July 2025. Open daily 9:00am – 9:00pm.
Where: Rose Romance, Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome. Tickets from $12 per adult, $8 per child.
12. Get your play on at the revamped Superpark, just reopened!
We missed one of our fave indoor playgrounds while it was closed for renovation, but the good news is… it’s reopened! The heat is on at SuperPark with 34 activities, 13 brand-new games, and it’s very first in-park cafe! Read our awesome review before you go to make the most of your time at one of Singapore’s largest indoor playgrounds. Hint: You will need more than one visit to cover it all!
Check out our Instagram reel to see what we got up to when we visited!
Where: SuperPark Singapore, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-488 Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983
Opening hours: Mon – Tue 9am – 9pm, Wed – Thu 10.30am – 8pm, Fri 10.30am – 9pm, Sat 9am – 9pm and Sun 9am – 8pm
Price: Tickets from $16.95 for off-peak Super Day Passes
13. NEW: Jurassic World: The Experience
It’s here! Jurassic World: The Experience, at Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay is now open, and it is epic. Said to be ‘the closest we can come to seeing ‘live’ dinosaurs in real life’, we absolutely loved seeing the T-Rex roaring, and meeting Blue’s keeper (and Blue of course!) There are loads of amazing photo opps, including sitting in a real life gyroscope (Jurassic World movie dreams are now a reality!) Dino mad kids (and adults) are sure to love this experience!
See what we got up to when we visited over on Instagram!
When: Until 31 December 2025
Where: Jurassic World: The Experience, Gardens by the Bay Cloud Forest
14. Children’s Biennale at National Gallery opens this weekend
The family-favourite Gallery Children’s Biennale is returning for its fifth edition from 31 May 2025 at National Gallery Singapore! Featuring eight multi-sensory and immersive installations by Singaporean and international artists, kiddos can unleash their imagination and engage in fun learning experiences through art and play.
The eight installations include thoughtfully designed features that cater to children of all ages, and for the very first time – all installations are also baby-friendly! With the theme “Tomorrow, We’ll Be…”, this edition of the Biennale encourages children to dream boldly and shape a kinder, more inclusive world through the core values of Joy, Kindness, Love and Dream. As the Gallery celebrates its 10th anniversary and SG60, the Gallery Children’s Biennale encourages all of us to imagine and create a better tomorrow together.
When: Until 29 March 2026
Where: Children’s Biennale, National Gallery Singapore
15. Check out this brand new indoor playground!
Calling all Eastsiders, there’s a brand new indoor playground in your hood! Head to the new iMall Marine Parade to explore the brand new Happywiz playground on level 4. With high ceilings for the adults (no more bumping our heads in cramped spaces!) this immersive playground has some unique features. With LED slides, pretend egg-laying chickens (gotta catch them all!) and even a pretend cow to ‘milk’, we haven’t seen anything like this before!
When: Opening 28 May 2025, hours to be advised
Where: Happywiz playground, iMall Marine Parade, Level 4, 5 Marine Parade Central, Singapore 449410. Tickets from $28 for 1 hour playtime!
16. ACM & ME (previously called Curiosity Cove) is now open at the Asian Civilisations Museum!
Check out this very awesome FREE play space, called ACM & ME at the Asian Civilisations Museum. We love that it blends education, art, music and play to deepen parent-child connections, and to help everyone express their emotions (while having a whole lot of fun). There are three zones with six interactive activities, including ‘Who Am I?’ which encourages the kids to use stamps and crafting to create a cute self portrait. There are shapes and puzzles to play with on a projector, a spinning hong bowl, and soft play. There’s also a party room with dance music for the kids to really get into the groove!
Pssst. Check out this video of what we got up to when we visited!
When: Opens this Friday, 23 May 2025, from 10:00am.
Where: ACM & ME, Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, 179555, Singapore. Free entry for Singaporeans and PR’s.
17. SG60: Don’t miss ‘Peranakan Reimagined’ on Sentosa! Wear a kebaya, ride themed cable cars, take in light shows, traditional food and craft workshops
We are keeping a look out for all of the amazing events, promos, deals and collectibles that are happening around Singapore in celebration of SG60. One of the most colourful and fun we’ve seen is Peranakan Reimagined, a series of events and Peranakan-themed fun on Sentosa! Head to the Lookout Loop within Sensoryscape to see the Peranakan House, brought to life through vivid visuals and a dazzling light show. Take some precious mother-and-daughter snaps when you rent a kebaya for 2-hours for a unique photoshoot around Sensoryscape. Even the cable cars are Peranakan themed!
When: 23 May – 31 August 2025
Where: Peranakan Reimagined, various activities on Sentosa
18. Once Upon A Tide: Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City exhibition at the National Museum
Set sail on a voyage charting our nation’s history with the National Museum of Singapore’s new commemorative exhibition, Once Upon a Tide: Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City, running from 24 May 2025 to October 2026. Launched in celebration of Singapore’s 60th year of independence, the exhibition pays tribute to our nation’s journey of growth and innovation, as we evolve from a bustling port into a global city.
Check out our Instagram reel to see what we got up to at this experience!
When: 24 May 2025 – 9 October 2026
Where: Once Upon a Tide, National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897.
19. Real review: Check out this adorable pet-friendly cafe, Bailey and Patch, and our list of other cafes that open early on weekends!
We love a coffee and a treat from a cafe with the fam on the weekends. Extra brownie points if our furkids can join in the fun too! Our lovely writer Andrina recently went to Bailey and Patch, a super cute pet-friendly cafe that even has grooming services for the furkids. More than just another pet-friendly cafe, Bailey and Patch celebrates diversity and inclusion, using food and the joy of pets to bridge the stigma gap and empower people with disabilities. Check out everything you need to know about this gorgeous space here, and don’t miss our list of cafes that open early if you need to escape in the morning with the kids!
Where: Bailey & Patch Cafe, 20 Lengkok Bahru#01-17, Enabling Village Academy Block Singapore 159053
Opening hours: Daily 10.00am – 10.oopm
20. Hit a skate park with the kiddos
Wheels or blades, ice or land, just grab the kids, strap on your skates, and glide! Here’s where to go skating in Singapore. Whether you used to ollie with the best of them or were your town’s Michelle Kwan, skating is definitely a skill worth sharing with the kiddos. And why not? Skating teaches coordination, balance, builds endurance, and flexibility. Plus, it’s really, really fun — especially in kid-friendly Singapore. We’ve got the lowdown on where to take your kids ice skating, skateboarding, rollerblading and rollerskating in Singapore… all kinds of skating, right here in the Little Red Dot!
21. Take the tweens VR gaming this weekend at one of these awesome studios in Singapore
Entertaining tweens on weekends can be tough, especially when they start wanting to ditch us for their friends. But you can get in with the cool kids (even if you can’t understand the slang they are using), by heading to a VR experience! If blasting aliens, solving puzzles, or escaping from an arcade game sounds like fun, then you’ve want to check out our list of VR gaming centres in Singapore. More than a traditional arcade game, these Virtual Reality experiences immerse you completely in the game! So don a set of VR goggles and grab the controllers. There are even younger kid-friendly games to check out!
22. Check out the FREE Propnex Play Zone at Gardens by the Bay
There’s a brand new play zone at Gardens by the Bay! The perfect playground for the young and young at heart, the Family Zone, together with the Active Garden, is the latest outdoor social hub in Singapore, and there’s something for everyone! This communal space is designed for people of all ages and from all walks of life to relax and bond in a lush, waterfront setting. Best bit: Pets are welcome, too! There’s a whole range of complimentary facilities such as an inclusive family-themed playground, outdoor fitness equipment, interactive musical instruments, a community-run edible garden, expansive event lawns, and a pet-friendly café! Check out what went down when we visited!
PropNex Family Zone & Active Garden, Gardens by the Bay, near the West Lawn (nearest carparks: Bayfront Plaza Carpark, Main Entrance Carpark), Opening hours: 5am – 2am daily, pet-friendly and FREE to enter
23. Take the kids rock climbing!
Looking for a new sports activity for your little monkeys? Check out our guide to the best climbing and bouldering gyms in Singapore that’ll challenge both their physical and mental capabilities! Rock climbing and bouldering are a great sports for kids, as young as four years, to hone their motor skills, flexibility and logical thinking. While both sports are about scaling the walls, bouldering is done on shorter walls and without ropes, using crash pads for safety. Rock climbing, on the other hand, involve ropes, harnesses, and other protective gear for climbing taller walls. Best bit: It’s an indoor activity you can do in aircon, rain or shine!
24. Harry Potter: Visions of Magic is amazing (and still ongoing!)
We love all things Harry Potter, and we’ve been hoping this amazing experience would make its way to Singapore! We are so excited to share that it starts this weekend! This is a fully immersive ‘interactive art experience’, bringing to life corners of the mysterious wizarding world that we’ve never before explored. Look forward to a 40,000sqft venue with the chance to immerse yourself in the Room of Requirement, Newt’s Menagerie, the Ministry of Magic, and more with responsive video content, bold architecture, and breathtaking multi-sensory installations and interactive tech. You even get to wave your own wand and watch the magic happen before your very eyes.
See a sneak peek of the experience and our shout-out from the real-life Weasley twins over on Instagram
When: Until end 2026
Where: Harry Potter Visions of Magic, Resorts World Sentosa, B1 Forum.
Price: Tickets from $39 for kids age 4 and over, and $49 for adults (variable pricing on peak times).
25. Rainy weather this weekend? Check out our list of the best indoor playgrounds in Singapore
If it’s raining in Singapore, or if you want to escape the heat with a bit of air-conditioned indoor play, then bookmark our bumper list of 50+ indoor playgrounds for kids of all ages in Singapore! We’ve included opening times and prices of indoor play centres all over the island, for hours or family fun, no matter the weather!
26. FREE: Gateway Arts Theatre Kids Storytelling Sessions every Saturday!
Gateway Kids Club is a free programme held at Gateway Theatre every Saturday. You can also join the Arts and Crafts session or Free Play activities after the storytelling session! Each month features a different theme around which activities are focused. It’s one of the best kids theatre shows in Singapore. Book your tickets via Sistic before you go. This month, the stories are all themed ‘Perfectly Different’.
Psst… English Storytelling will begin at 10am, and Chinese Storytelling will be held on the first Saturday of each month at 11am. Tickets can be booked at no cost and admit one person per ticket.
When: Every Saturday, 10am
Where: Storytelling, Gateway Arts Theatre, 3615 Jalan Bukit Merah Singapore 159461
Book ahead…
27. Shop til you drop at Night at Orchard pedestrian shopping nights
There’s something special about shopping along Orchard Road at night time. Night at Orchard is coming back this weekend, and will pop up for the last weekends of every month all the way to September. Stalls will line the roadside all the way along ION Orchard Wisma Atria, and Ngee Ann City. This is a great place to shop local, with lots of unique brands selling everything from fashion to wellness products, homewares and pet products!
When: 25 – 27 July, 29 – 31 August, 26 – 28 September 2025. 3:00pm – 10:00pm.
Where: Night at Orchard, between ION Orchard and Ngee Ann City.
28. 2026 Public Holidays just announced – start booking your long weekends!
It’s time to start booking your long weekend holidays, with the announcement of the 2026 public holiday schedule! Don’t worry if you’re stuck for inspo, we’ve rounded up short haul destinations from Singapore and of course where to find the best hotels with kids clubs in Asia and beyond.
29. Beauty and the Beast, The Musical
It’s time for an adventure in the great, wide, somewhere! Beauty and the Beast is set to enchant audiences in Singapore later this year, and the waitlist is now open to secure the best seats in the house. This brand-new production of Beauty and the Beast The Musical will be making Singapore its only stop in Asia this December. From the same producers and presenter of The Lion King, Aladdin and Frozen, the timeless tale of Belle and the Beast will be brought to life with spectacular new sets, costume designs, and state-of-the-art technology. Add a fantastic cast and the nostalgic and spellbinding songs of Alan Menken and Tim Rice, including ‘Be Our Guest’, and this is sure to be a show to remember!.
When: Playing in December, Waitlist now open.
Where: Beauty and the Beast, Sands Theatre
30. Monster Jam is coming to Singapore!
Monster Jam is coming to Singapore! Rev heads and Marvel fans will want to head out to see this awesome line up of Monster Trucks including Grave Digger, Megalodon, Thor, Black Panther, The Amazing Spider-Man and Iron Man! Book your tickets now.
When: 23 August 2025
Where: Monster Jam, Singapore National Stadium
31. Cirque Alice, from the creators of Cirque Du Soleil’s Mad Apple and Broadway’s The Illusionists
Ready to go on an adventure down the rabbit hole? Cirque Alice is making its debut in Singapore this October 2025, reimagining Lewis Carroll’s classic adventure and bring to life everyone’s favourite characters from Alice in Wonderland with extraordinary acts! I’m looking forward to an awe-inspiring set in this immersive experience with a world-class lineup of acrobats, mesmerising aerialists, mind-bending contortionists, exquisite puppetry, talented dancers, special musical guests, comedic artists, and more.
When: From 9 October 2025, tickets now on sale via MBS, SISTIC and Klook from $78!
Where: Sands Theatre, 10 Bayfront Ave, B1-69/70 The Shoppes, Marina bay sands, Singapore 018971
Need more inspo? Check out our huge list of things to do in Singapore! Are you on Threads yet? Come and say hello and join us – we’d love to hear what your plans are this weekend.
Whatever activities you decide to do with the kids this week, have a good one, folks. And watch this space for more fun things to do this weekend!
