Kids Events This Weekend in Singapore
18 July – 19 July 2026 · 57 events happening
Looking for things to do this weekend with kids in Singapore? We curate the best family-friendly events happening this Saturday and Sunday -- from free outdoor activities and library programmes to workshops, shows, and community events. Updated weekly so you never miss out.
Last updated: 13 July 2026
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Future World Exhibition at ArtScience Museum
Mon, 1 Jun · 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM · ArtScience Museum
Immerse yourself in teamLab's permanent digital art exhibition. Draw sea creatures that swim on screen, create digital flowers, and interact with light installations. A magical experience for all ages. Running throughout the school holidays.
Scratch Coding Workshop
Sat, 13 Jun · 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM · Rivervale Community Club
Block-based visual programming workshop developed by MIT Media Lab. Students learn creative computing by programming their own interactive stories, animations, and games over 10 Saturday sessions.
Bishan CC - PlayDate@BishanCC
Sat, 13 Jun · 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM / 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM / 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM / 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM · Bishan CC, Level 4 Skylounge
A free open-ended play space for parents and children every Saturday (except public holidays). Priority given to Bishan East-Sin Ming residents. Minimum 1 adult per 2 children required.
SwimSafer 2.0 National Water Safety Programme
Thu, 18 Jun · Varies by swim complex · ActiveSG Swimming Complexes island-wide
National water safety programme teaching swimming proficiency and water survival skills. Register via the CAMS Platform at saqswimsg.org.sg. Enquiries: [email protected].
Tropical Treats and Sweets: The Plants in Singapore's Desserts
Sun, 21 Jun · 9:00am - 6:00pm · Centre for Ethnobotany, Singapore Botanic Gardens
A free exhibition exploring the plants behind Singapore's beloved local desserts, blending botany with food culture. A fun, accessible exhibition for families with children.
Trees Create Forests @ Forest Discovery Centre
Sun, 21 Jun · 9:00am - 6:00pm · Forest Discovery Centre @ OCBC Arboretum, Singapore Botanic Gardens
A family-friendly interactive exhibition at the Forest Discovery Centre exploring how trees form forests and the importance of Singapore's native rainforest ecosystems. A good hands-on nature-learning stop for children.
Melting Ice, Sinking Cities Climate Exhibition #2 – The Arctic Impact
Sun, 21 Jun · 9:00am - 6:00pm · CDL Green Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens
A free climate-themed exhibition exploring the impact of melting Arctic ice and rising sea levels on cities. An educational outing suitable for families and older children.
Children's Art
Wed, 24 Jun · 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM · Kebun Baru CC
A 10-session children's art programme introducing colours, shapes and lines, with drawing, colouring and various art mediums such as oil pastel mixing and watercolour painting. Encourages creative expression and peer interaction.
ONE Ocean: Every Action Ripples
Sat, 27 Jun · 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Tue-Sun, closed Mon) · Science Centre Singapore
A world-first immersive ocean science exhibition with 360-degree projections and free-roaming VR, taking families on a journey through marine ecosystems and conservation.
Downtown East Summer Sports Fiesta
Sat, 27 Jun · Various times · Downtown East
A sports-themed family fiesta with photo booth rooms, an enrichment fair with free trial classes, and extended water-park fun at Wild Wild Wet.
Singapore GP ALL ACCESS 2.0
Sat, 27 Jun · 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Fri-Sun only, 5 daily sessions) · F1 Pit Building
A free interactive behind-the-scenes exhibition of the Singapore Night Race, letting families explore the Podium, Cool Down Room, Race Control and a kids' commentary booth. Pre-registration required.
Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy
Sat, 27 Jun · 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Sun-Thu), 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Fri-Sat) · ArtScience Museum
An exhibition exploring human anatomy as a shared language of art and science, featuring historical anatomical illustrations, models and artworks.
Into the Ocean: Journey Beneath
Sat, 27 Jun · 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Sun-Thu), 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Fri-Sat) · ArtScience Museum
A collaboration between ArtScience Museum and OceanX taking visitors on a descent from sunlit surface waters down to the darkest reaches of the ocean through immersive displays.
U-CAMP 2026
Sat, 27 Jun · Various times · United Square Shopping Mall
A mall-based school holiday programme of kid-centric activities and workshops including piano and ukulele classes, basketball clinics and art jamming.
Camp Asia Golden Summer Holiday Camp
Sat, 27 Jun · Various times · Stamford American International School
A multi-week holiday camp offering 20+ programmes including multi-activity, STEM, dance, drama, music, cooking, coding and robotics for kids.
June & July AI, Coding & Robotics Summer Holiday Camp
Mon, 29 Jun · 9:30 AM onwards · Empire AI, River Valley
A holiday camp teaching kids AI, coding and robotics through project-based learning across multiple weekly sessions.
PA Family PLAYGround Community Events (Island-wide, H2 2026)
Wed, 1 Jul · 09:00 · Community Centres (20 locations island-wide)
The People's Association runs 20 PA Family PLAYGround community events across Singapore in the second half of 2026, featuring screen-free interactive booths and hands-on activities designed to strengthen parent-child bonding. Part of the national 'Screen Smart from the Start' initiative.
Illumination's Minions & Monsters Summer
Wed, 1 Jul · 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Universal Studios Singapore
Meet your favourite Minions and enjoy special shows, photo ops, and themed activities throughout July.
ActiveSG Basketball Academy Seasonal Programme
Wed, 1 Jul · Tue 4:15-7:45 PM (by age group), Sat 9:15 AM - 12:45 PM (by age group) · Multiple ActiveSG Sport Halls (ACS Barker, Bukit Canberra, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Delta, Heartbeat@Bedok, Jurong West, Pasir Ris, Sengkang)
Up to 20 coaching sessions per season covering basketball fundamentals across beginner to intermediate levels. Includes Group A, Group B, Intermediate, and Girls-Only categories.
Singapore Zoo Morning Safari Breakfast with Orangutans
Wed, 1 Jul · 08:00 · Singapore Zoo, Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Start the day with a buffet breakfast at Ah Meng Restaurant while meeting free-roaming orangutans, macaws, and African penguins at the zoo. Families can then explore over 300 species throughout the day and catch the Pack Walk at 4:00 PM for up-close animal encounters.
ArtScience Museum – Future World: Where Art Meets Science (Permanent)
Wed, 1 Jul · 10:00 · ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands
The permanent 'Future World' exhibition by teamLab fills the museum with immersive, interactive digital art installations where children can play, draw, and explore. Highlights include the Crystal Universe, Crystal World, and Sketch Aquarium where kids can colour fish that swim on screen.
ActiveSG Hockey Seasonal Programme (U12)
Wed, 1 Jul · Multiple slots: 8:30am-10:00am, 10:00am-11:30am, 6:00pm-7:30pm, 7:30pm-9:00pm · Hockey Village @ Boon Lay / Sengkang Hockey Stadium / Delta Sport Centre / ActiveSG Sport Village @ Jurong Town / MOE Evans Hockey Pitch
A 10-week junior hockey season programme with up to 2 sessions per week, running July to September 2026 for young players aged 5-12.
Esplanade PLAYtime! – Interactive Theatre for Young Children
Wed, 1 Jul · Various · Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Esplanade's beloved PLAYtime! series presents intimate, interactive theatre experiences designed specifically for children aged 3–6 across multiple seasons throughout the year. Shows are short (30–40 minutes), sensory-friendly, and encourage movement and participation from young audiences.
Children's Museum Singapore – Into the Hawkerverse Exhibition
Wed, 1 Jul · 09:00 · Children's Museum Singapore
Celebrate Singapore's UNESCO-listed hawker culture through three interactive galleries at the Children's Museum. Children play hawker stall roles, handle food props, and learn about heritage recipes, with a dedicated Play Pot area for toddlers under 4.
GetActive! Singapore 2026 - Active Kid
Wed, 1 Jul · During school hours (school-based) · Participating Primary & SPED Schools
A series of movement-based experiences on the Student Learning Space (SLS) designed to get primary and SPED school students active, building confidence, teamwork, and appreciation for active living in celebration of SG60.
Singapore National Gallery – Keppel Centre for Art Education (Ongoing)
Wed, 1 Jul · 10:00 · National Gallery Singapore – Keppel Centre
The Keppel Centre for Art Education at the National Gallery offers year-round free interactive art activities for children, including drop-in drawing sessions, storytelling through art, and hands-on creative workshops inspired by Southeast Asian artworks on display.
Night Safari Twilight Performance & Tram Ride
Wed, 1 Jul · 18:00 · Night Safari, Mandai Wildlife Reserve
The world's first nocturnal wildlife park offers families an extraordinary evening tram ride past free-roaming Malayan tapirs, lions, and 900+ nocturnal creatures. Don't miss the Twilight Performance LED light show at 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM nightly (and 10:00 PM on weekends).
ActiveSG Basketball Academy Seasonal Programme (Season July-Sept 2026)
Wed, 1 Jul · Varies by group (Tue/Wed/Sat/Sun sessions) · Multiple Sport Halls across Singapore
A 20-session seasonal basketball programme with beginner and intermediate tiers. Covers fundamental skills, teamwork, and game play across multiple age groups including a Girls-Only programme.
Nurture Kids Programme (July 2026 Intake)
Wed, 1 Jul · 60-minute sessions, once weekly (in-school) · Participating Preschools
An 8-week Sport Singapore flagship programme developing fundamental movement skills in preschoolers through the 5Es framework. Conducted in-school by SportSG Nurture Kids coaches.
ActiveSG Basketball Academy Seasonal Programme (Season 3: Jul-Sep 2026)
Wed, 1 Jul · 16:15-19:45 (varies by age group); Girls-Only Sat/Sun 13:00-14:00 · Multiple ActiveSG Sport Halls
Weekly basketball training programme across multiple age groups and skill levels, including a Girls-Only category. Some venues run half-season starting August.
Children's Art
Wed, 1 Jul · 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Wednesdays, 10 sessions) · Senja-Cashew CC
A children's art course introducing young learners to colours, shapes and lines, fostering creativity and peer interaction through drawing, colouring and various art mediums.
Artistic Expression for Children
Fri, 3 Jul · 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM · Buangkok CC
A 9-session art programme where children explore their creativity and imagination, learning basic skills and techniques to express themselves through colours, shapes and lines while socialising with peers.
Orchid Extravaganza: Rhythm of the Rainforest
Fri, 3 Jul · 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily · Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
An Indonesian-inspired floral display of more than 7,000 orchids in the Flower Dome, featuring nine larger-than-life handwoven anyaman sculptures (including a Komodo Dragon), Tiger orchids and Moon orchids. A colourful, family-friendly indoor experience.
Wushu for Kids
Fri, 3 Jul · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Fridays, 10 sessions) · Pek Kio CC
A beginner martial arts programme that exercises body and mind, developing flexibility, motor skills, stamina, discipline and confidence. No prior experience required.
Gateway Kids Club - July Storytelling
Sat, 4 Jul · Saturdays 10am-12pm · Gateway Theatre
Professional storytellers bring children's stories to life through narration and enactment with interactive singing and dancing.
HortPark Nature Playgarden Weekend Family Activities
Sat, 4 Jul · 09:00 · HortPark
HortPark's Biophilic Nature Playgarden hosts free weekend family activities including guided nature walks, basic gardening sessions, and unstructured nature play among natural materials. Part of NParks' programme to help children reconnect with green spaces.
English Creative Writing for Primary 3 & 4
Sat, 4 Jul · 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM · Tampines East Zone 6 RN
10-session course teaching composition writing skills including planning, graphic organizers, effective vocabulary, and strong conclusions. Students must be able to read and write English.
Disney Garden of Wonder (Season 2)
Thu, 9 Jul · Flower Dome / Floral Fantasy opening hours · Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay
A family-friendly horticultural display bringing Disney characters, including from Toy Story 5 and Frozen, to life in floral form. Ongoing throughout the July–August period.
Children's Art
Fri, 10 Jul · 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM · Marine Drive View RN
An 8-session art course introducing children to colours, shapes, and lines while fostering creativity and peer interaction through various art mediums. Participants must bring their own art supplies.
Orchid Garden Tour (National Orchid Garden)
Sat, 11 Jul · 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM (every Saturday) · National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens
A one-hour volunteer-guided tour exploring the beauty and diversity of orchids in the National Orchid Garden, with a Mandarin session at 10am. Register 15 minutes before at the Ticketing Counter.
Heritage Tour (Singapore Botanic Gardens)
Sat, 11 Jul · 9:00 AM (every Saturday) · Singapore Botanic Gardens (Tanglin & Heritage Core)
A free volunteer-guided walk through the 150-year-old Tanglin and Heritage Core, birthplace of Southeast Asia's rubber and orchid industries, passing the Bandstand, Heritage Trees and Saraca Stream Walk. Register 15 minutes prior at the Tanglin Visitor Services Desk.
Tropical Treats and Sweets: The Plants in Singapore's Desserts
Sun, 12 Jul · Daily 9:00am - 6:00pm (closed last Wednesday of every month) · Centre for Ethnobotany (Ethnobotany Garden), Singapore Botanic Gardens
An exhibition exploring the plants behind Singapore's iconic desserts such as ice kacang, cendol and kueh, highlighting the sugars, flavours and textures they contribute. Ongoing through the search window.
Slava's Snowshow
Wed, 15 Jul · Various (matinee and evening) · Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Created by Slava Polunin — 'The Greatest Clown in the World' — this wordless, visually enchanting performance features clowns guiding audiences through magical moments, giant cobwebs, and a stage blizzard of swirling snow. Suitable for families with children aged 4 and above.
Orchid Garden Tour
Sat, 18 Jul · 9:00am, 10:00am & 11:00am · Singapore Botanic Gardens
A guided tour of the National Orchid Garden, home to one of the world's largest displays of tropical orchids.
Heritage Tour
Sat, 18 Jul · 9:00am · Singapore Botanic Gardens
A guided walk exploring the history and heritage of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Storytime at Tampines Library
Sat, 18 Jul · 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM · Tampines Library - Books for Babies (Level 3)
An engaging storytelling session featuring delightful tales for children. Walk-in, first-come-first-served; parents are encouraged to attend with their children.
Orchid Garden Tour @ National Orchid Garden
Sat, 18 Jul · 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am & 4:00pm · National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens
A one-hour volunteer-guided tour exploring the beauty and diversity of orchids in the National Orchid Garden; a Mandarin-language session is offered at 10am. Held on Saturdays.
Orchid Garden Japanese Tour
Sat, 18 Jul · 9:00 AM · National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens
A Japanese-language volunteer-guided tour of the National Orchid Garden, held on the 3rd Saturday of odd months. Register 15 minutes prior at the Ticketing Counter.
Mozzie Storytime at Tampines Library
Sat, 18 Jul · 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM · Tampines Library - Programme Zone 2 (Level 6)
An interactive storytelling session where young heroes learn about mosquito control and dengue prevention through engaging narratives. Registration required.
Heritage Tour (Singapore Botanic Gardens)
Sat, 18 Jul · 9:00am (register 15 min prior) · Botany Centre (Tanglin Core), Singapore Botanic Gardens
A free volunteer-guided walk through the Tanglin/Heritage Core tracing the Gardens' 150+ year history, including the Bandstand, Heritage Trees, Main Gate and Saraca Stream. Held on Saturdays.
Learning Forest Tour
Sat, 18 Jul · 9:00am · Singapore Botanic Gardens
A guided walk through the Learning Forest, featuring elevated walkways, a freshwater wetland and lowland forest habitats.
PA Kiddies AI Art Magic for Kids - Transforming Words into Images Using Artificial Intelligence (KID30)
Sat, 18 Jul · 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Tampines North Community Club
A holiday workshop where young learners explore AI-generated artwork, turning text prompts into images while building creative and technical skills. Offered at a 30% discount under PA Family PLAYGround 2026.
[Punggol Link RN] Raising Resilient Kids Workshop
Sat, 18 Jul · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · Punggol Link Residents' Network Centre
A parenting workshop by Joshua Liong (Focus on the Family Singapore) on nurturing children's psychological resilience to manage stress and peer pressure, empowering parents to emotionally coach their child.
Kelab Baca Ria @ Perpustakaan Yishun
Sat, 18 Jul · 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM · Yishun Library - Programme Zone (Level 4)
A Malay-language reading club for young learners featuring storytelling and engaging activities such as craft-making and language-related games, run with Chong Pang CC MAEC. Registration required.
Orchid Garden Tour (Japanese)
Sat, 18 Jul · 9:00 AM (approx. 1 hour) · National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens
A volunteer-guided orchid tour conducted in Japanese, held on the third Saturday of odd-numbered months. Register 15 minutes prior at the ticketing counter.
Tamil Storytelling: கதை அரங்கம் / Kathai Arangam
Sun, 19 Jul · 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM · Serangoon Library - Programme Zone (Level 4)
A monthly in-person Tamil-language storytelling programme for preschoolers and children, with parents welcome to attend. Held on the third Sunday of the month.
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