8 Fun Indoor Activities To Do With The Kids This Weekend
Beat the heat, seek shelter from the rain, and relax.
By Ashley Ang -
It's getting hazy, and the weather is increasingly unpredictable with the storms and the heat — but that can't deter us from having a good time bonding with our family! Luckily, in Singapore there's always plenty to keep your kids occupied. Here are 10 indoor activities that you can do regardless of rain or shine, and focus on having fun with your kids.
Indoor playgrounds are always a hit — fun, stimulating, and safe for the little ones! Let your kids run wild while you rest and recuperate. With the colossal space and endless numbers of slides and ball pits, fun is guaranteed for hours, no matter rain or shine.
Some of the popular ones include:
Poporo Park @ Marina Square
Amazonia @ Great World
Kiztopia @ Marina Square
Click here for our full list of indoor playgrounds.
Take it up a notch and add water to the fun! Indoor water playgrounds are popping up in Singapore, so your kids can enjoy a splashing good time without being out in the sun for too long.
The latest indoor waterpark promises kids of all ages (but in particular 12 years old and above) a thrilling time with the longest water slide ever built in Singapore: a 114m twisty, turning tube slide.
Other water activities include the Ninja Warrior-style rope course as well as the Laze Pool with its floating platforms that will give you a chance to rest after all the adrenaline.
Open 10am-9pm on Tues-Sun, closed on Mondays, at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir #02-06, 900 Bedok North Rd, Singapore 479994.
HomeTeamNS members and affiliate members enjoy special rates. Visit their website for more information.
This deep-sea-themed indoor water playground features multiple play decks, five giant slides, spraying water guns and more. Plus, the water is kept at a fairly comfortable room temperature, so the little ones will have no trouble getting in.
Open 1-7pm on weekdays, 10am-9pm on weekends, at Level 3, 9 Sentul Crescent, Singapore 828654. Visit their website for more information.
Theatre is a great way to introduce your kids to the wonders of performing arts and creative expression.
When Sadness Comes To Call is a non-verbal theatrical performance that illustrates the emotion of sadness, and how to come to terms with it in creative ways. This is a gentle, relaxing performance, recommended for ages 4-8 and suitable for the hearing impaired and those on the autistic spectrum.
If your kid is still bouncing with energy, bring them to the Sky Garden, with bouncy castles and games. Take-home activity sheets are available to spark further conversation with your kids after the performance.
Happening 10am and 11.30am on 15 July, and 10am on 16 July, at Gateway Theatre, 3615 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 159461.
Tickets are $28 each. Visit their website for details and ticket registration.
Spanning across the Terminal 3 Departure Immigration Hall are life-sized games and installations. Compete with speed at the Hungry Hungry Hippos, with a tint of Bishi-Bashi elements. Try the driving simulator at Game of Life, or scratch your brains to figure out the mystery case at Guess Who?. This is Game On! at Changi's last weekend, so hurry down to play!
Purchase your gamer pass on the Changi app for $5 each. You can also spend a minimum of $50 (S$80 for supermarkets) in a single receipt in Changi Airport Public Areas Terminal 1 to 4 to redeem a free gamer pass!
Happening 5.30-9.30pm on Friday, and 12-10pm on Weekends, until 16 July, at Terminal 3, Departure Immigration Hall, Changi Airport. 60 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819643. Visit their website for more information.
As Singapore's first and largest multi-installation indoor adventure centre, Adventure HQ promises to be a fun place to spend your afternoon — although that depends on how brave you and your kids are. Heights, slides, rope courses, caves — you name it, they have it. Height and weight requirements apply.
Open 2-5.30pm on Tues, 2-9.30pm on Wed-Fri, 10am-9.30pm on weekends, eve of PH and PH, closed on Mondays. Check out their website for details and registration.
Challenge, compete and conquer at NERF Action Xperience! Blast at your opponents with the latest NERF guns. Stand your ground in Zombie City, and play the NERF version of Capture the Flag in Camp Dune. There are also stations to get creative, such as customising your own tote bag with NERF Super Soaker blasters filled with fabric paint. Take a break from the guns at their obstacle courses, which are definitely more fun as a team challenge.
All zones are suitable for 7 years and older, and the playtime per ticket is three hours.
Open 12-8pm daily, at Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard #01-208, Singapore 039594. Purchase your tickets here.
Avatar: The Experience has been extended until 30th September due to popular demand. Cloud Forest brings Avatar out of the screen and into Gardens By The Bay to highlight nature's role even in fictional settings. As you immerse yourself in the alluring culture of the Na'vi, take a closer look at the bioluminescent environments and you'll notice the plants that look so otherworldly in this enchanting exhibition.
Happening 9am-9pm daily, until 30 September, at Cloud Forest, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, #03-02/03, Singapore 018953. Visit their website for more details.