10 Family-Friendly Events Happening In Singapore In March 2024

February was a month of love and Lunar New Year festivities, and March brings even more bonding time with the kiddos, especially with the March school holidays happening from 9 to 17 March. If you haven’t made plans yet, don’t fret. Here are all the events great for any age, from a huge Ramadan bazaar to kid-friendly productions, taking over our shores this month. 

1. Disney On Ice 

When: 9 to 17 Mar 2024

Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium. 2 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397691

How much: From $25 for Cat 4 tickets. Purchase tickets on Ticketmaster. POSB Everyday Card holders enjoy 12% savings with the code <PED12> and DBS and POSB card holders enjoy 10 per cent savings with the code <DBS10>, only applicable to CAT 1-4 tickets. 

More info: This March holidays, Disney On Ice returns to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary. Bond with the kids over your favourite characters - join Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa on a safari in the Pride Lands, soar with Aladdin and Jasmine, meet Woody and Bo Peep in a comedic carnival, and sing along to beloved Disney tunes with Merida, Belle, Ariel, Mulan, and Tiana. Not to forget, you’ll also be travelling with Mickey, Minnie, and friends to iconic Disney destinations, from London with Mary Poppins to Moana's Motunui. 

2. Splashtopia by Kiztopia 

When: 8 to 31 Mar 2024

Where: Palawan Green, Sentosa

How much: $38 for a 2-pax Buddy Bundle and $66 for a 4-pax Family Bundle. $18 for each additional adult. From now till 7th March, use the code "SPLASHOFF" for an Early Bird Special. Purchase tickets on Klook.

More info: Kiztopia, Singapore's leading indoor kids' edutainment playground, brings Splashtopia to Sentosa. The kiddos can enjoy the ultimate aquatic adventure at this water-themed inflatable park spanning over 4,600 square feet. We’re talking nine massive inflatables, food booths, carnival rides, and private cabanas.

Slide down thrilling water slides, conquer wet obstacle courses, or dive into the pool like dolphins at Bell’s Dolphin Dive. The young ones can also join Tiger and Happy at Tiger’s Splash for an aquatic adventure, glide down Drago’s Falls, test your skills at Raby’s Slope, or lounge at Mark’s Oasis. Besides that, Splashtopia also offers non-ticketed amusement rides, carnival games, and mouth-watering food stalls, which will provide entertainment for the whole family!

3. Mothercare Baby & Kids Fair 2024 

When: 11am to 9pm from 1 to 3 Mar 2024

Where: Marina Bay Sands (MBS) Expo and Convention Centre Hall A

How much: Free entry 

More info: Parents, mark your calendars. The Mothercare Baby & Kids Fair is making its return at Marina Bay Sands. Here’s a chance for you to score some deals, with discounts of up to 90 per cent on curated local and international brands like Cybex and Tommee Tippee. You can expect a wide range of over 60,000 products. 

Come early, because the first 300 attendees each day receive a free goodie bag worth $150. Additionally, if you spend over $1,500, you can spin the wheel for a chance to win cashback or premium car seats. Plus, there’s also a giveaway for a stay at Montigo Resorts.

Besides shopping, there are informative seminars covering topics from newborn care to pregnancy; as well as free coffee sampling by indie brand Saturnbird Coffee. Worried about parking? Those who spend over $500 can get free parking coupons for MBS North and South carparks. If you enter from Bayfront Link to the MBS Expo and Convention Centre Carpark, you’ll get full-day parking at a flat rate of $23.

4. Activities At Children’s Museum Singapore 

When: 9 Mar 2024 onwards 

Where: Children’s Museum Singapore, 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807

How much: $20 per child and $15 per adult for the Family Egg Hunt. Free entry for A Musical Journey Back In Time & The River That Brings Us Life. Visit their website for more information. 

More info: Spend the March holidays at Children’s Museum Singapore, which is designed for kids 12 years old and below. This month, the museum is hosting plenty of fun activities and events for everyone - from a Family Egg Hunt which has interactive activities, crafts, and a special themed bingo game on 16, 23, and 30 March; to A Musical Journey Back In Time, a performance where Grandpa and Granny tell their grandchildren stories of their childhood in the kampung village. There’s also “I Can Be A Water Hero!”, a drop-in activity from 9 March where kids will learn about water’s importance and sustainability with WonderBot, Water Wally, and Water Sally.

After which, wander around the engaging exhibitions in the museum such as A Voyage Back In Time, a permanent exhibition that takes you back to Singapore's history. There are also special exhibitions that take place on a rotational basis such as Imagine A Garden and Play Pod, both taking place till 17 April. 

5. Canvas Ark @ SAFRA’s March School Holiday Programmes 

When: 12 to 15 Mar 2024

Where: #01-03, SAFRA Toa Payoh

How much: Available upon enquiry 

More info: Let the kids express their creativity with Canvas Ark's March Holiday Programme Calendar, where they can dream up canvas paintings of timeless classic animated films - namely, Monsters Inc and Lotso from Toy Story 3. The art curriculum is designed to foster creativity and teach essential art skills, tailored for children aged 4 to 12. Watch as the kids build confidence and learn valuable techniques. 

Two timeslots are available on 14 and 15 March, 11-12.30pm and 2pm-3.30pm, and registration is required. Visit Safra’s website for the registration form.

6. Five Footway Festival 2024 

When: 9 to 17 Mar 2024 

Where: Chinatown Visitor Centre, 2 Banda Street; the registration point for Tan Ah Huat in Chinatown is at Telok Ayer MRT Station Exit B

How much: $18.90 for Colourful Dialects - Learning Dialect Idioms through a Colouring Activity; $25 for Cantonese Put Chai Ko Making and Tan Ah Huat in Chinatown. Book workshop tickets on Peatix in advance. 

More info: Explore Chinatown this March through different lenses at Five Foot Way Festival 2024. Named after the covered walkways of Singapore's old shophouses, it celebrates the district’s heritage by having a nostalgic look back at our grandparents’ lives in Singapore. Enjoy performances, exhibitions, games, and delicious food. Immerse yourself in the vibe of yesteryears! 

Don’t forget to take part in workshops such as Cantonese Put Chai Ko Making, where you'll learn how to make the traditional Cantonese dessert. 

7. Matilda the Musical 

When: 9 Mar to 7 Apr 2024

Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956.

How much: From $68 for E Reserve tickets. Maybank cardmembers get a 15% discount across all ticket categories. Get tickets on Sistic’s website.

More info: If you grew up with Roald Dahl books, save the date for Matilda The Musical. Performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company, its making a stop in Singapore after touring globally. Make it a fun night out with the fam with this musical journey of the beloved book by Dennis Kelly, while the cast sing and dance to original songs by Tim Minchin.

8. One Kampong Gelam Ramadan Bazaar

When: 2 Mar to 5 Apr 2024, 2pm to 11pm daily

Where: Kandahar Street, Muscat Street and Baghdad Street

How much: Free entry

More info: Kampong Glam's famed Ramadan bazaar returns even bigger this year with over 100 food and beverage and retail vendors, live cooking shows, light projections, and traditional dance performances. 

Don't miss special highlights such as the Sultan Mosque's 200th-anniversary celebration with stunning light projections and the "Three Arch Design" art exhibition at Sultan Gate Park. There’ll also be live performances by Tomok, Alif Satar, and Taufik Batisah, plus open-air film screenings. On March 23, join the largest mass iftar with 1,500 participants along Arab Street - proceeds support charity partners, making it a celebration with a cause. 

9. March On 2024: HOME

When: 7 to 10 Mar 2024, 11am, 4pm, 2pm (Sat-Sun)

Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio. 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981.

How much: $30. Tickets available on Esplanade’s website.

More info: If you’re into more intimate theatrical productions, check out HOME, a production that's part of the line-up for March On 2024, Esplanade's annual children's festival. Performed by Theatre Madam Bach, a globally touring children’s theatre based in Denmark, HOME is a captivating theatre experience about belonging and self-discovery. You and the kids will get to explore the concept of “home” beyond physical space. 

10. Eastern Corridor Park Connector 

When: 24/7

Where: Pasir Ris Park to East Coast Park. 

How much: Free. From $1/30 minutes for a per-per-use bicycle. 

More info: The Eastern Corridor is finally complete, and outdoor lovers can now take advantage of 18km of park connectors that starts from Pasir Ris Park and ends at East Coast Park. Bring your bicycles to the many access points throughout Pasir Ris, Tampines, and Bedok, or grab a per-per-use bicycle from Anywheel, Hello Bike, or SG Bike. There are also GoCyling kiosks at Pasir Ris Park and East Coast Park should you want other bicycle options such as tandem or kids' bikes.

If you need a breather, stop by the many pockets of green spots and nature park such as Pasir Ris Town Park, Tampines Eco Green, and Bedok Reservoir Park. More information on the points of interest can be found on the NParks website.