Kids Events This Weekend in Singapore

25 July26 July 2026 · 77 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: 22 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.

$17-19/adult, $12-14/childAll ages

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.

$300.00 (PAssion Member) / $310.00 (Non-Member)7-12 years
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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.

Free3-12 years old
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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.

FreeAll ages / family-friendly
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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.

FreeAll ages / family-friendly
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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.

FreeAll ages / family-friendly

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.

SGD 90.00 - 95.004-12 years old (N2-P6)
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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.

$10-$24All ages
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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.

FreeAll ages
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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.

$16-$308 years and above
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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.

$16-$30All ages

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.

Varies (some free)Children

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.

Varies by programme3-16 years
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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.

Free3–12 (with parents)
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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.

$62-82All ages
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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.

$185 standard / $130 subsidised (full season); $92.50 / $65 (half season). 30% offset with ActiveSG dollars.5-14 years (Groups: 5-7, 8-10, 11-14, Girls-Only 8-14)
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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.

From $37 per person (buffet breakfast)All ages
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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.

From $19 adults / $14 childrenAll ages
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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.

Members SGD 130, Non-members SGD 185 (up to 30% offset with ActiveSG credits)5-12 years
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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.

From $15–$303–6
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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.

From $8 adults / $5 children2–12
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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.

FreePrimary school age (7-12 years)
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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.

Free with museum admission ($20 adults / $15 children)All ages
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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).

From $55 adults / $38 childrenAll ages
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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.

$130-$185 (Subsidised $130; Standard $185; half-season $65-$92.50; 30% offset with ActiveSG Credits)5-14 years (Girls-Only: 8-14 years)
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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.

Free (conducted in-school by SportSG coaches)5-6 years (K1 and K2)
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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.

$185 SGD (full season) / $130 (subsidised). 30% offset with ActiveSG credits.5-15 years (groups: 5-7, 8-10, 11-14, Girls 8-14, Intermediate 9-15)

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.

SGD 70.00 - 75.004 to 12 years old

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.

SGD 180.00 - 190.00 (plus $45 material fee)4 - 12 years old
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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.

Flower Dome admission appliesAll ages / families
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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.

SGD 130.00 - 140.00 (plus $50 material fee for uniform)4–18 years old
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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.

Free2-6
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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.

Free2–10

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.

$220.00 (10 sessions) + $30 material fee for new studentsPrimary 3-4 (8-10 years)
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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.

Floral Fantasy admission appliesKids & families

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.

$80 (PAssion members) / $90 (non-members)5 to 12 years old
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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.

Free tour; National Orchid Garden admission appliesAll ages (family-friendly)
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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.

FreeAll ages (family-friendly)
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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.

FreeAll ages / family-friendly
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Tropical Treats and Sweets: The Plants in Singapore's Desserts

Tue, 14 Jul · 9:00am – 6:00pm daily (closed last Wednesday of month) · Centre for Ethnobotany, Singapore Botanic Gardens

An exhibition exploring the botanical origins of Singapore's iconic desserts such as ice kacang, cendol and kueh, celebrating how multicultural heritage and historical trade shaped local sweets. Runs through 31 August 2026.

FreeAll ages / family-friendly
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Pressed in Pixels – Digitalising the Singapore Herbarium

Tue, 14 Jul · 9:00am – 5:00pm (weekdays) · Singapore Herbarium, Botany Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens

An exhibition on the digitalisation of the Singapore Herbarium and the science of preserving plant specimens. Runs through 28 August 2026.

FreeAll ages / family-friendly
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Trees Create Forests @ Forest Discovery Centre

Tue, 14 Jul · 9:00am – 6:00pm daily (last entry 5:30pm; closed last Monday of month) · Forest Discovery Centre @ OCBC Arboretum, Singapore Botanic Gardens (Gallop Extension)

A family-friendly interactive exhibition in a restored 1898 colonial bungalow exploring the 'super-powers of trees' — weather-making, food-producing and world-building — through photographic installations, videos and displays of Singapore's forest habitats.

FreeAll ages / family-friendly
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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.

From $88–$1884+
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Tropical Treats and Sweets: The Plants in Singapore's Desserts

Thu, 16 Jul · 9:00am - 6:00pm (closed last Wednesday of each month) · Centre for Ethnobotany, Singapore Botanic Gardens

An exhibition revealing the botanical origins behind beloved local desserts like ice kacang, cendol and kueh. A fun, food-themed way for families to learn about native and regional plants.

FreeAll ages / family-friendly
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Melting Ice, Sinking Cities Climate Exhibition #2 – The Arctic Impact

Thu, 16 Jul · 9:00am - 6:00pm · CDL Green Gallery, Singapore Botanic Gardens

A climate-focused exhibition examining the impact of melting Arctic ice on cities and ecosystems. Educational and suitable for older children and families.

FreeAll ages / family-friendly
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Pressed in Pixels - Digitalising the Singapore Herbarium

Thu, 16 Jul · 9:00am - 5:00pm (weekdays) · Singapore Herbarium Viewing Gallery, Botany Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens

An exhibition showcasing the digitalisation of the Singapore Herbarium's plant specimen collection. Offers a behind-the-scenes look at botanical science for curious families.

FreeAll ages / family-friendly
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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.

FreeAll ages
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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.

FreeAll ages / family-friendly
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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.

FreeAll ages (family-friendly)
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ActiveSG Football Academy - Seasonal Programme

Wed, 22 Jul · Weekly Saturday and Sunday sessions · ActiveSG Football Academy Centres

Weekend football sessions over a 10-week (20-session) season covering fundamentals like passing, shooting and defence, with small-sided matches and a season-end carnival.

See programme page; ActiveSG credits can offset up to 60% of fees3–16 years
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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.

FreeAll ages
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Chicken Little 天降奇鸡 (Mandarin)

Wed, 22 Jul · Various times · Drama Centre Theatre

SRT The Little Company's musical adventure following Chicken Little on her quest to save her farmyard friends, with toe-tapping songs from the writers of Red Riding Hood and Treasure Island. Performed in Mandarin.

From $284+ years
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Chicken Little - Mandarin Musical

Wed, 22 Jul · Various · Drama Centre Theatre, National Library Building

SRT's The Little Company presents this charming Mandarin musical about Chicken Little who sets off to warn the King when she thinks the sky is falling.

From $283+
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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.

FreeAll ages
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ActiveSG Learn to Swim / SwimSafer Lessons for Kids

Wed, 22 Jul · Various weekday and weekend slots (by venue) · ActiveSG Swimming Complexes (islandwide)

Structured learn-to-swim lessons including the national SwimSafer 2.0 programme to build water confidence and swimming proficiency for children of all levels.

See programme page; note ActiveSG credits cannot be used for swimming lessonsInfants, children and youth
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Tropical Treats and Sweets: The Plants in Singapore's Desserts

Wed, 22 Jul · 9:00am - 6:00pm (closed last Wednesday of month) · Centre for Ethnobotany, Singapore Botanic Gardens

A free exhibition on the botanical origins of Singapore's iconic desserts like ice kacang and cendol, showing how plants provide sugars and flavours. Includes a hands-on build-your-own-dessert station.

FreeAll ages
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Pressed in Pixels - Digitalising the Singapore Herbarium

Wed, 22 Jul · 9:00am - 5:00pm (weekdays) · Singapore Herbarium, Botany Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens

A free exhibition showcasing the effort to digitalise the Singapore Herbarium's plant specimen collection. A window into how historical plant records are preserved for the future.

FreeAll ages
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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.

FreeAll ages
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ActiveSG Athletics Club - Seasonal Programme

Wed, 22 Jul · 1.5-hour weekly training slots (various times) · Bedok, Bukit Gombak, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Serangoon, Woodlands, Yio Chu Kang, Yishun, 100PLUS Promenade

Weekly athletics training covering running, jumping and throwing disciplines with a focus on fundamental movement skills and physical literacy.

SGD 130 (Members) / SGD 185 (Non-Members); 30% ActiveSG dollar offset available5–16 years (Pre-School 5–6, Kids & Youth 7–16)
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ActiveSG Basketball Academy - Seasonal Programme (Jul–Sep 2026 Season)

Wed, 22 Jul · Weekdays 4:15pm–7:45pm / Weekends 9:15am–12:45pm (by age group); Girls-only Sat & Sun 1:00pm–2:00pm · ActiveSG Sport Halls (Bedok, Clementi, Pasir Ris, Sengkang and others)

Weekly basketball training across beginner and intermediate groups plus a girls-only group, running up to 20 sessions per season. Several venues offer a half-season starting in August.

SGD 185 full season / SGD 92.50 half season (Subsidised: SGD 130 / SGD 65); ActiveSG credits offset up to 30%5–14 years
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Sentosa GrillFest 2026

Thu, 23 Jul · Various times · Siloso Beach, Sentosa

A beachside food festival on Siloso Beach with grilled fare, live entertainment and family-friendly seaside activities across the school-holiday and National Day period.

Free entry (food for purchase)All ages
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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.

$29-$49All ages
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The Monkey King: Legendary Return

Fri, 24 Jul · Various times · Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Auditorium

A retelling of the classic Chinese myth of the mischievous Sun Wukong, blending Chinese opera, martial arts and classical poetry into a lively family stage show.

From $28All ages
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Youth Aquathlon League 2026 (Race 2)

Sat, 25 Jul · From 7:30 AM · Multiple venues (TBC)

A swim-and-run race series designed to introduce youths to multi-sport in a fun, safe and structured environment, helping them build endurance and race-day confidence. Race 2 of the 2026 series falls on 25 July.

SGD 39 per single race (SGD 99 for full series bundle)Primary, secondary and tertiary students
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Storytime at Tampines Library

Sat, 25 Jul · 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM · Tampines Regional Library - Books for Babies (Level 3)

An in-person storytelling session where librarians share engaging and delightful tales with children. Walk-in, first-come first-served; parents are encouraged to accompany their children.

Free4-12 years
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Lakeside Garden (South) Guided Tour

Sat, 25 Jul · 9:00am - 11:00am · Jurong Lake Gardens (Lakeside Garden)

A guided walk through the southern section of Lakeside Garden to learn about its rich biodiversity and sustainable, family-friendly attractions. Registration opens 1 July, 8am.

FreeAll ages / families
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NDP 2026 Stadium Riverside Walk Celebrations

Sat, 25 Jul · 18:00 · Stadium Riverside Walk, Singapore Sports Hub

Throughout the lead-up to National Day, families can enjoy live music performances, take photos with the 'Go Beyond' illuminated display along the Riverside Walk, and participate in interactive activities celebrating Singapore's multiculturalism and the National Pledge. All activities are free.

FreeAll ages
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Orchid Garden Korean Tour

Sat, 25 Jul · 9:00 AM · National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens

A guided walk through the National Orchid Garden with commentary delivered in Korean by volunteer guides, exploring the beauty and diversity of orchids. Register 15 minutes before the tour at the Ticketing Counter.

National Orchid Garden admission fee applies (from SGD 15; free for children under 12)All ages (family-friendly)
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Race Against Time - Science Behind a Botanic Garden Tour

Sat, 25 Jul · 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM · Singapore Botanic Gardens (Botany Centre)

A 45-minute guided tour of the Gardens' research facilities, including the Library of Botany & Horticulture, the Orchid & Micro-propagation laboratory and the Herbarium with plant records dating back to 1790. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis 15 minutes before the tour.

FreeAll ages / families
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Storytime for 4-6 years old @ Tampines Library | Early READ

Sat, 25 Jul · 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM · Tampines Library - Books for Babies (Level 3)

An Early READ storytelling session featuring engaging tales for preschoolers. Walk-in admission, first-come first-served, with attendance tracked via the NLB Mobile app.

Free4-12 years

NDP 2026 Rehearsals & Weekend Fireworks

Sat, 25 Jul · Evenings (fireworks approx. 9:10 PM) · The Kallang / Kallang Basin & National Stadium precinct

National Day Parade preview rehearsals and free public fireworks over the Kallang waterfront on Saturday evenings in July, plus the National Day celebrations on 9 August.

FreeAll ages

SAM Art Carnival

Sat, 25 Jul · 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

Singapore Art Museum's annual carnival celebrating its 30th anniversary, with hands-on art activities, cyanotype printing, face painting, carnival games, live performances and free entry to all exhibitions.

FreeAll ages
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Jurong Lake Gardens Guided Tour

Sat, 25 Jul · 9:00am - 11:00am · Jurong Lake Gardens - Lakeside Garden (South)

A free monthly guided walk led by knowledgeable guides to explore Jurong Lake Gardens' biodiversity, landscapes and architecture. Registration required; bring comfortable shoes, hat, water and rain protection.

FreeAll ages (family-friendly)
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Storytime Special at Bedok Library

Sun, 26 Jul · 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM · Bedok Library - Programme Room (Level 3)

A special storytelling session conducted in Chinese where young readers laugh, learn and ignite their love for reading and imagination. Walk-in, first-come first-served; parents must accompany children.

Free4-6 years
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Storytime Special at Bedok Library (Chinese)

Sun, 26 Jul · 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM · Bedok Public Library - Programme Room (Level 3)

A special storytelling session featuring vibrant stories told in Chinese by passionate storytellers to spark young readers' love for reading and imagination. Walk-in, no registration required.

Free4-6 years
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Family Cycling Day @ Pasir Ris Park

Sun, 26 Jul · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM · Pasir Ris Park

Community cycling event along Pasir Ris Park coastal trail. Bring your own bikes. Water stations provided.

Free (BYO bike)All ages