Singapore might be small, but it’s brimming with family-friendly activities!
Come rain or shine, weekends are a fantastic opportunity to explore the city with your kids. Whether it’s in pursuit of art or an educational outing, there’s always something to keep everyone entertained. Read on for some top picks.
Tiny Real World
KidZania is a one-of-a-kind interactive city designed for children aged 1 to 14, blending fun and learning through realistic role-play. Spanning over 7,000 square metres, this scaled-down urban world features more than 100 careers, from firefighters to fashion designers, allowing kids to explore, collaborate, and unleash their creativity.
Through these ultra-realistic experiences, children gain insights into different professions, how cities function, and even the basics of money management – starting kids early helps lay the foundation for financial literacy in adulthood!
- Address: 31 Beach View Road, #01-01/02 Sentosa Island, Singapore 098008
- Website: kidzania.com.sg
- Hours: 10am-6pm
- Price: Baby: 0-1 yrs: Free | Toddler: 2-3 yrs: $29-$58 | Child: 4-17 yrs: $60-$120 | Adult: 18 and above: $38-$73
Art Education
Located within the National Gallery, The Keppel Centre for Art Education is Singapore’s first dedicated art space for children. Designed to foster a lifelong love for art, it offers interactive zones where families can explore art through play and hands-on activities, such as Illuminate!, which allows young minds to explore abstract art, and Portrait Gallery, where children can try their hands at creating their own portraits.
Another highlight is A Brush with Forest Fire, an immersive forest-scape experience that invites children to discover art in a captivating environment. Best of all, admission to the Centre is free, making it an accessible and enriching day out. If you’re up for more art, the National Gallery is right next door!
- Address: 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
- Website: nationalgallery.sg
- Hours: 10am-7pm
More Than an Airport
Jewel Changi Airport is no ordinary airport extension – it’s a family entertainment hub packed with endless activities. Be awed by the stunning Jewel Rain Vortex as you wander through the lush Shiseido Forest Valley, or let the kids burn off energy at Canopy Park’s hedge maze and bouncing nets.
When it’s time to refuel, Jewel offers over 100 dining options, and plenty of shops to keep everyone happy! It’s the perfect recipe for a family day out: the kids can burn off their energy, everyone gets to enjoy a delicious meal, and the day wraps up with a refreshing recharge while marvelling at the stunning Jewel Rain Vortex.
- Address: 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
- Website: jewelchangiairport.com
- Hours: Mon-Thu: 10am-9pm |Fri-Sun, Eve & PH: 10am-10pm
- Price: $6 for a Canopy Park ticket
Reel in the Fun
Prawning is well, fishing, but for prawns! It’s a relaxing activity that combines patience, a bit of skill, and plenty of luck. Most prawning spots provide all the essentials such as rods and bait. Some prawning spots, such as Riviera Prawning in Punggol, also have onsite BBQ facilities to grill your freshly caught crustaceans.
Talk about fresh and delicious family fun where everyone in the family can be involved, from putting the bait on, to the actual prawning action, and of course, the grilling!
- Address: 60 Punggol E, #01-01, Singapore 828825
- Website: rivieraprawning.com
- Hours: Opens 24/7
- Price: From $18
Creativity Unleashed
Love teaching your little ones art but loath the mess it creates? It’s time to consider Art jamming, a fun and relaxed way for kids (and adults!) to let their creativity flow. These workshops provide all the supplies needed, though some studios go beyond the traditional canvas and brush, offering innovative options like spin painting and even graffiti art (completely legal, of course). Creating art as a family can help foster teamwork among everyone.
One option is Spin Paint House, where kids can create vibrant spin paintings for great keepsakes. Art jamming is a surefire way to inspire your budding Picasso!
- Address: 61 Kaki Bukit Place, #04-00, Singapore 416233
- Website: spinpainthouse.com
- Hours: Wed-Fri: 3-9pm | Sat: 10am-9pm | Sun: 10am-8pm
- Price: From $39
Walk on the Wild Side
Though Singapore is famously urban, there are still pockets of countryside to explore. These precious green escapes make for fantastic family days out, offering fresh air, screen-free time, and unforgettable experiences.
At Hay Dairies Goat Farm, hop on their free and easy tour where you can feed goats and learn about farming – if you’re an early riser, you can even witness the adorable goats getting milked! For those adrenaline-driven families, Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm provides a chance to see crocodiles up close, or even baby crocs hatching if you’re lucky – perfect for an adventurous day of discovery.
- Address: 250 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 719866
- Website: haydairies.com.sg
- Hours: Daily (closed on Tue) 9am-4pm
- Price: Free
- Long Kuan Hung Crocodile Farm: 321 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 718914
- Website: https://take.app/longkuanhungcrocodilefarmtour
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/p/Long-Kuan-Hung-Crocodile-Farm-100064622952220/
- Hours: Mon to Sat, 9am-5pm, booking needed for a 1 to 1.5 hr tour
- Price: $22 | Free for children under 3
It’s A Small World After All
01From creative pursuits to wildlife adventures, there’s no shortage of things to do in Singapore with kids. What will your next weekend look like?
