When it comes to kids’ activities, Singapore has a dizzying array of options. Whether you have a curious toddler or a thrill-seeking tween, there are countless places to bring your kids for guaranteed fun. Wondering where to bring them next? From world-class attractions to hidden gems (and even some free outings), we’ve rounded up the best activities that will keep your little ones grinning from ear to ear.
Step into the movies at Universal Studios Singapore, where kids and adults alike can meet iconic characters and dive into thrilling adventures! With seven themed zones — from the dino-filled Jurassic Park to the whimsical Far Far Away — there’s no shortage of jaw-dropping rides and immersive shows. Hang tight as you scream through the Battlestar Galactica roller coasters, join Optimus Prime in an epic 3D battle, or get soaked on the Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure. And for the little ones? They’ll love the brand-new Minions world!
Admission fee: From $82 (adults), $61 (children 4–12), free for kids under 4
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, S(098269)
Opening hours: Daily, 11am – 6pm
For anyone wondering where to bring kids for an unforgettable day out in Singapore, Rainforest Wild Asia is calling your name! This brand-new wildlife park (opened in March 2025) is Mandai’s fifth and wildest addition – in fact, it’s hailed as Asia’s first adventure-based zoological park. Imagine stepping into a real jungle without leaving the city, complete with lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and a chorus of wildlife sounds around you. The park is home to 36 different species of animals, and many roam free around you, just like you’re trekking in their wild habitat. A gentle elevated boardwalk winds through the treetops (great for prams and grandparents) and offers breathtaking views of the jungle canopy!
Admission fee: Standard admission approx. $45 for adults and $33 for children (ages 3- 12)
Address: Singapore Zoo, 80 Mandai Lake Road, S(729826)
Opening hours: Daily, 8.30am – 6pm (last entry 5pm)
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This is one museum where touching (and tasting) is allowed! Tucked away in Dempsey Hill, the Museum of Ice Cream is a vibrant, Willy Wonka-esque wonderland of all things sweet. Each room is a different interactive exhibit – you can swing on a banana swing, dive into a giant pool of rainbow sprinkles, and wander through a pink and yellow jungle of popsicles. It’s an Instagram paradise, but more importantly, it’s insanely fun for kids who can climb, play, and of course, gobble unlimited ice cream in different flavours.
Admission fee: From $40 (adults), $36 (children 2 – 12)
Address: Dempsey Hill, 100 Loewen Road, S(248837)
Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 9pm
Dolphin Island at Resorts World Sentosa offers interactive programs where kids and adults can get up close with friendly Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. In shallow-water encounters, even young children can stand in a lagoon and touch these gentle creatures, getting “dolphin kisses” and learning cool facts from the trainers. Older kids might opt for a deeper water swim where you can glide alongside a dolphin or be propelled through the water by one! It’s not just fun and games; there’s an educational angle too. The staff share about dolphin intelligence, behaviour and conservation, so your kiddos will leave knowing why these flippered friends deserve our care and respect.
Admission fee: From $98 per participant
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, S(098269)
Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 5pm
Got a mini Einstein on your hands? Spark their curiosity at the Science Centre Singapore! With over a thousand exhibits, kids can experience science in action – think launching rockets, freezing shadows, and walking through a giant kaleidoscope. There’s a spectacular Tesla coil show that makes your hair stand on end, a butterfly enclosure where you can observe colourful critters up close, and even an indoor Snow City next door where kids can play in real snow.
From dinosaurs to space travel, the hands-on galleries cover every “why?” and “how?” a child could dream up. Don’t miss the Waterworks outdoor play area on a hot day – it’s a wet playground that secretly teaches about water cycles and pressure. The Science Centre is a bit older than some attractions, but it’s a classic that generations of Singaporean kids have loved, and still one of the best places to learn while having a blast.
Admission fee: From $12 (adults), $8 (children 3 – 12)
Address: 15 Science Centre Road, S(609081)
Opening hours: Tue – Sun, 10am – 6pm
For a magical evening that costs absolutely nothing, take the kiddos to Gardens by the Bay’s Supertree Grove for the Garden Rhapsody light-and-sound show. Every evening, the towering Supertrees – those futuristic tree-like structures – come alive with dazzling lights that blink and dance in sync with music. One show might feature classical symphonies, another might groove to movie soundtracks, but all of them turn the gardens into an enchanting wonderland under the stars.
While you wait for the show (which usually starts at 7.45pm), the young ones can run around the Supertrees or splash at the nearby Far East Organisation Children’s Garden water playground (another freebie!).
Admission fee: Free
Address: Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, S(018953)
Opening hours: Tue – Sun, 10am – 6pm
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Here, kids can bounce on giant nets suspended high above the ground (don’t worry, they’re safely enclosed) and feel like they’re walking on air. There’s a Mirror Maze that will have the whole family giggling and bumping into dead ends, a Hedge Maze for little explorers to find their way out, and Foggy Bowls where the tiny tots can play amidst cool mist clouds. One of the highlights is simply taking in the sight of the Rain Vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, which is especially beautiful at night with lights – you can view it right from Canopy Park’s entrance.
Admission fee: From $8 per attraction (bundle packages available)
Address: Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, Level 5, S(819666)
Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
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The Artground is a not-for-profit art play space where children under 12 can explore ever-changing, hands-on art installations. Imagine a giant, whimsical playground that might be a magical forest one season and an interactive cityscape the next – the themes change a few times a year, so there’s always something new to discover. Kids can climb, crawl, touch and create in these spaces designed to spark imagination.
In addition to the free play area, The Artground also offers affordable drop-in programs on weekends, like mini gardening workshops, storytelling sessions, dance and music classes (often around $10 per parent-child pair). The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly – a great place for kids to get messy with art and for parents to meet other parents (or just chill for a minute on a comfy beanbag). And here’s the cherry on top: admission is free (though donations are welcome).
Admission fee: Free
Address: Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Block J, #01-40, S(439053)
Opening hours:
Wed – Thu: 9.30am – 5pm
Fri – Sun: 9.30am – 6pm
Here’s a hot tip (literally): every Saturday morning, select fire stations in Singapore open their doors for families to visit – and it’s one of the coolest free activities around! If your kid is obsessed with fire engines, trucks, or things that go “nee-naw”, they will be in heaven. During the Fire Station Open House, children get to meet real firefighters, hop on a fire engine, check out the flashing lights, and even hold a fire hose to spray water. The firefighters demonstrate how they put on their protective suits in a flash and show off the equipment – you might witness a fire pole slide or a simulated rescue demonstration!
Admission fee: Free
Address: Various SCDF fire stations islandwide
Opening hours: Every Sat, 9am – 9.50am or 10am – 10.50am
Many libraries have special kids’ sections with cosy reading nooks, colourful decor, and even interactive play corners. It’s one of the best free things to do in Singapore with kids, especially on a rainy day. Pop into the children’s section and let your little ones pluck out picture books or comics to read. On weekends and certain evenings, libraries often host free storytelling sessions where enthusiastic librarians or guest storytellers bring stories to life, sometimes with props or songs. It’s enchanting for young minds and a great way to nurture that love for reading.
Additionally, keep an eye out for special library events – we’ve seen craft workshops, kid-friendly talks, even mini carnivals in library atriums. Each branch has something unique, from the indoor playground at Tampines Regional Library to the magical treehouse at Woodlands Library.
Admission fee: Free (library membership is free for citizens/PRs)
Address: Multiple locations
Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 9pm
When your kids need to cool off and you need to cool down your spending, hit up one of Singapore’s many free water playgrounds! For instance,
Most of these are unsupervised, so parents should sit nearby and watch their kids. Don’t forget to bring swim gear, towels, and a change of clothes!
Admission fee: Free
Address: Multiple locations
Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 7pm
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Time travel in Singapore? Yes, please! Take your kids to Lorong Buangkok, the island’s last remaining rural kampong, and show them what life was like before smartphones and skyscrapers. This little neighbourhood feels like you’ve stepped into the 1960s – you’ll see wooden stilt houses with zinc roofs, chickens clucking around freely, and lush greenery all over. There are fewer than 30 families still living here, and they’ve graciously kept the area open for visitors to wander through. It’s a fantastic eye-opener for city kids: point out the well (yup, some homes still have them), the simple outdoor kitchens, and the absence of any high-rise buildings in sight. Kids might be thrilled to spot fruit trees or a friendly neighbourhood cat lazing on a porch.
Do remind the little ones to be respectful – this is a real community, not a theme park, so no loud ruckus or trespassing into homes.
Admission fee: Free (public area, no entrance fees)
Address: Lorong Buangkok, off Yio Chu Kang Road (near Gerald Drive)
Opening hours: 24/7 (daytime visits recommended)
Tucked away in the Seletar Aerospace Park, you’ll find Hampstead Wetlands Park, a bite-sized nature escape that’s perfect for a peaceful family outing. This hidden gem is a small wetland reserve complete with a pond, boardwalks, and even a little waterfall. Kids will have fun spotting turtles popping their heads out of the water, watching dragonflies zip around, and listening for frogs croaking in the undergrowth. Bring along binoculars if you have them, because the park is also a mini bird haven; you might catch sight of kingfishers or herons if you’re lucky. The walking trail is flat and short, ideal for toddlers or strollers (though some parts are dirt paths).
One super-cool bonus: right next to the wetlands is The Oval@Seletar, an open lawn area with an aeroplane-themed playground – complete with a control tower slide and plane structures – so your kids can have an imaginary flight after saying hi to Mother Nature.
Admission fee: Free
Address: 2 Park Lane, S(798386)
Opening hours: 24/7
Admission fee: Free entry to the island (bumboat ride ~$4 per person; guided kayak tours from ~$45/person)
Address: Pulau Ubin Island – accessible via bumboat from Pulau Ubin Island – accessible via bumboat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal (51 Lorong Bekukong, S(499172))
Opening hours: Island is always open (bumboats operate roughly 6am – 7pm daily)
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Admission fee: Pony feeding from ~$10; Pony rides from ~$10 – $15 per ride
Address:
Opening hours: Tue – Sun, 8am – 7pm
From high-flying adventures to splashy good times, Singapore offers endless ways to keep the kiddos entertained (and wear them out by bedtime!). These best activities for kids cover just about every interest – animals, science, art, nature, and pure play. So the next time you hear the dreaded “I’m bored!”, you’ll be ready with a fun-filled plan.
Looking for even more family fun? Don’t forget to check out our guides on things to do in Singapore this weekend for the latest events. With so many exciting kids’ activities and places to bring kids in Singapore, every weekend can be a new adventure.
This article was updated on 18 July 2025. Additional research done by Shermyn Tan.
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