This weekend (September 17-18th), Singapore is packed to the brim with some fun activities. We narrow down the best ones so you and your kids can spend quality time together.
What: From bouncey castles to traditional games like five stones, the Singapore Sports Hub’s Community Play Day features a full day of fun activities for your little ones.
Admission: Admission is Free
Visit: National Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub
What: Pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia have turned a year older and you can celebrate their birthdays with them! Watch them laze about and savour delicious meals specially prepared for them.
Admission: Admission tickets to parks – Adults: $20, Children: $20
Visit: River Safari
What: NParks presents a mid-autumn festival concert this Saturday. Bring food, mats and all your family members and spend time in the evening sun listening to Mandopop and Cantopop hits!
Admission: Admission is Free
Visit: Event Lawn, Chua Chu Kang Park. From 5pm till late.
What: The Lop Lab will transform Keong Saik Road into a playful family-friendly event space. Walk down the road to see musicians, artists and performers flaunt their stuff.
Admission: Admission is Free
Visit: Keong Saik Road Saturday, from 4pm till late
What: Spend your Saturday morning with your kids checking out the different species of birds in the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. On this guided walk, you’ll learn how to identify the birds in the ecosystem.
Admission: Admission is Free
Visit: Wetland Centre, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
What: Spend the weekend in Furama’s themed hotel room, fitted with child-sized furniture, X-Box console and access to the inflatable waterslide. Let the kids roam free and play to their heart’s content in the indoor children’s playroom – PAWS.
Admission: From $245 a night
Visit: Furama Hotel
What: Your little ones will love this longkang (drain) fishing activity where they get to use nets to catch little guppies, baby kois and swordtail fishes.
Visit: 902 East Coast Parkway
What: The newly opened Marine Cove at East Coast Park is now open and there’s a gigantic playground for you to take kids to. There are also child-friendly restaurants and facilities so it’s fun for the whole family.
Admission: Admission is free
What: “Bob-sled” your way down Sentosa’s little hill with your little ones! Before that, you’ll be taking a skyride up so enjoy the sights and sceneries.
Admission: Prices start at $18 per person
What: This otherworldly theme park depicts the Chinese folklore of the 10 Courts of Hell and while it might be daunting to kids, it’ll also teach them some valuable lessons.
Admission: $4 for adults, $2.50 for children
Visit: 262 Pasir Panjang Road