Kids Events This Weekend in Singapore
17 October – 18 October 2026 · 28 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: 15 October 2026
Paid Events (28)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Roots of Knowledge: Celebrating 150 Years of the Singapore Botanic Gardens Library
Thu, 16 Jul · 9:00am - 6:00pm (last entry 5:30pm; closed last Thursday of each month) · Botanical Art Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens (Gallop Extension)
A special exhibition of rare books and historical records dating back to 1531, celebrating 150 years of one of Southeast Asia's oldest botanical libraries. Explores the evolution of botanical documentation.
Trees Create Forests @ Forest Discovery Centre
Thu, 16 Jul · 9:00am - 6:00pm (last entry 5:30pm) · Forest Discovery Centre @ OCBC Arboretum, Singapore Botanic Gardens (Gallop Extension)
An interactive exhibition exploring how trees create and shape forest ecosystems, showcasing the 'super-powers' of trees such as weather-making, food-producing and world-building. Great hands-on learning for families and children.
Trees Create Forests @ Forest Discovery Centre
Wed, 22 Jul · 9:00am - 6:00pm (last entry 5:30pm; closed last Monday of month) · Forest Discovery Centre @ OCBC Arboretum, Singapore Botanic Gardens (Gallop Extension)
A free interactive exhibition exploring how trees create forests, with displays on the 'super-powers of trees' housed in Singapore's oldest surviving colonial bungalow. Features photographic installations and videos of three Singapore forest habitats.
Pressing Plant Matters: 150 Years of the Singapore Herbarium
Wed, 22 Jul · 9:00am - 6:00pm · Botanical Art Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens
A free exhibition marking 150 years of the Singapore Herbarium, highlighting the art and science of pressing and preserving plant specimens.
Roots of Knowledge: Celebrating 150 Years of the Singapore Botanic Gardens Library
Wed, 22 Jul · 9:00am - 6:00pm · Botanical Art Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens
A free exhibition celebrating 150 years of the Singapore Botanic Gardens Library, showcasing rare botanical books and archives. A family-friendly look at the Gardens' scientific heritage.
In Green - Asuka Hishiki
Wed, 22 Jul · 9:00am - 6:00pm · Botanical Art Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens
A free botanical art exhibition featuring the detailed plant illustrations of artist Asuka Hishiki. A quiet, family-friendly art experience within the Gardens.
The Formula 1® Exhibition
Thu, 23 Jul · Various times · Gardens by the Bay (Bay South), next to Satay by the Bay
The award-winning official Formula 1 Exhibition makes its Asian debut, with an immersive seven-room journey featuring iconic race cars, helmets, race suits and cutting-edge racing simulators.
NLB Book Bugs Programme 2026 – The Secret of the Shards
Sat, 1 Aug · All day (during library hours) · All Public Libraries (NLB) Island-Wide
The National Library Board's Book Bugs is back for 2026 with a new edition, 'The Secret of the Shards' — running 1 August to 30 November 2026 at all public libraries island-wide. It is free, aimed at children aged 4 to 12, and built around a simple idea: borrow and read library books, earn points, and redeem collectible Book Bugs trading cards. How to play 1. Borrow physical books with your child's own myLibrary account (sign up free at any library or on the NLB Mobile app). 2. Borrowing earns Book Bugs points, and completing the accompanying quizzes earns more. 3. Redeem points in the NLB Mobile app: choose the number of card packs, receive a QR code and 8-digit PIN, then collect the cards from a Book Bugs dispenser at selected libraries. The card list The Secret of the Shards edition features a new series of collectible character cards — the full card checklist and dispenser locations are published on NLB's official Book Bugs page (nlb.gov.sg, under Discovereads), so you can track which cards your child is still missing. Tips for parents Each child needs their own library card — points accrue per account, so siblings should borrow on their own cards. Card stocks at popular dispensers run out; redeem early in the season rather than saving points for the final weeks. The programme is a genuinely effective reading motivator — pair library trips with a card redemption to keep the habit going all season.
Nanyang CSN - PAssion Children Football 2026
Sat, 8 Aug · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Nanyang Community Club (held at Juying Secondary School)
The PAssion Community Football programme lets children bond with family and community through football, developing physical and social skills under the motto 'Every Child is a Champion.' Ongoing weekly sessions; registration closes 31 August 2026.
Roots of Knowledge: Celebrating 150 Years of the Singapore Botanic Gardens Library
Sun, 9 Aug · 9am - 6pm · Botanical Art Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens
A free exhibition celebrating 150 years of the Singapore Botanic Gardens Library, showcasing rare books, botanical illustrations and the history of botanical knowledge.
Trees Create Forests @ Forest Discovery Centre
Sun, 9 Aug · 9am - 6pm · Forest Discovery Centre @ OCBC Arboretum, Singapore Botanic Gardens
An interactive exhibition at the Forest Discovery Centre exploring how trees create forests and the importance of forest ecosystems. A hands-on, family-friendly learning experience in the OCBC Arboretum.
Chinatown Mid-Autumn Light-Up 2026
Fri, 18 Sept · 18:00 · Chinatown – New Bridge Road & Eu Tong Sen Street
Chinatown transforms with thousands of glowing lanterns strung along the streets from New Bridge Road to South Bridge Road. The annual light-up features a themed installation, street bazaars selling traditional mooncakes and festive goods, and evening cultural performances. Free to explore on foot.
Halloween Family Fun at Kiztopia – Terrors of the Twilight
Sat, 10 Oct · 10:00 · Kiztopia
Kiztopia transforms into a spooky Halloween wonderland with kid-friendly haunted zones, interactive games, and a fun narrative where families must band together to break the Pumpkin Monster's spell. Not too scary — designed specifically for young children and toddlers.
Deepavali Light-Up 2026 at Little India
Sat, 10 Oct · 18:00 · Little India – Campbell Lane & Serangoon Road
Little India transforms into a dazzling Festival of Lights for Deepavali, with eye-catching street illuminations, festive bazaars selling traditional costumes and trinkets, and cultural performances. One of Singapore's most vibrant annual light-ups, free for all to enjoy.
Deepavali Street Bazaar at Little India
Sat, 10 Oct · 11:00 · Hastings Road, Little India
Colourful festive bazaar stalls line Hastings Road and Campbell Lane during the Deepavali season, offering traditional Indian sweets, savoury snacks, flower garlands, and handcrafted accessories. Rangoli artists demonstrate intricate patterns — a wonderful cultural immersion for families.
SAFRA Punggol Halloween – Awakening of the Mummies
Sat, 17 Oct · 11:00 · SAFRA Punggol
SAFRA Punggol hosts an ancient Egypt-themed Halloween family event with interactive mummy zones, eerie challenges, a mysterious haunted trail, and carnival games suitable for children. A family-friendly scare experience with no extreme horror elements.
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