Family fun! 27 things to do with kids
Think you’ve got the most out of Singapore, in terms of great family activities? Or need a few extra ideas when it comes to enjoying island-life with the kids? No more feeling sian, this is your chance to explore the best of Singapore. Read on for our guide to cool things to do with kids in Singapore.
Indoor Skydiving
Under the watchful eye of professionals, kids can skydive in the wind tunnel at iFly Singapore with either The Challenge (two skydives), or The Adventure (four skydives) package.
iFly Singapore, #01-01, 43 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099010, p. 6571 0000.
Solve a 5D Puzzle
Step into Trapped to play an escape game. Choose from different rooms and figure your way out as a family, as you solve riddles and puzzles.
Trapped, 42 Kandahar Street, Singapore 198896, p. 6292 2177.
Get Up Close With Animals
Perfect for those aged five to 12, the Singapore Zoo’s Kidzranger lets kids get up close and personal with the park’s adorable animals.
Singapore Zoo, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, p. 6269 3411.
Explore Science
Featuring countless interactive exhibits in 14 galleries, the Science Centre Singapore is a great spot to kickstart your child’s love of the clever “art”.
Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081, p. 6425 2500.
Woods in the Books
Stick Your Nose in a Book
If you need a contrast to the hustle and bustle, mind nourishment awaits at children’s bookstore Woods in the Books.
Woods in the Books, 3 Yong Siak Street, Singapore 168642, p. 6222 9980.
Mini Golf
Grab clubs and whack balls on mini golf course, LilliPutt, a themed indoor golf venue, where all 18 holes represent an iconic Singapore attraction.
LilliPutt, #03-05 Block B Big Splash, 902 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 449874, p. 6348 9606.
Trampoline
Leave the kids bouncing off the walls, literally, at AMPED, made up of 5,000 square feet of interconnected trampolines which provide masses of space for amateur acrobatics.
AMPED Trampoline Park, Level 2, 369 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437126, p. 8669 4894 Dakota
Food & Art
Over at EatPlayLove Café, tuck into Thai-Western plates like pineapple rice, mac and cheese, and tom yam soup (clear, spicy and sour soup) before letting the kids get their craft on in the corner with all sorts of art materials to play with.
EatPlayLove Café, #01-07 Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal Street, Singapore 199918, p. 6444 6400.
See Toys From The Past
With a world-class collection of vintage toys and childhood memorabilia, this private Mint Museum of Toys has just the right mix of play, history, culture, and education.
Mint Museum of Toys, 26 Seah Street, Singapore 188382, p. 6339 0660.
The Flying Trapeze
Do The Flying Trapeze
Join the circus for a day – well, sort of – with Sentosa’s Flying Trapeze. This attraction is a great way for the kids to learn to conquer their fear of heights and improve their concentration skills.
Flying Trapeze, Siloso Beach, 101 Siloso Walk, Sentosa, Singapore 098970, p. 6371 1064
Get Up Close With The Animals
Perfect for those aged five to 12, the Singapore Zoo’s Kidzranger lets kids get up close and personal with the park’s adorable animals.
Singapore Zoo, 80 Mandai Lake Road, p. (65) 6269 3411
Smell The Flowers
Pack a picnic basket for a day out at Singapore Botanic Gardens, a 150-year-old park that spreads over 74 hectares. Be sure to visit the National Orchid Garden, which features more than a thousand species of orchids.
Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, p. (65) 6471 7361
Feel The Adrenaline
Take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of a hill before speeding your way down a heart-stopping, sloping path on a three-wheeled cart at the Skyline Luge Sentosa.
Skyline Luge Sentosa, 45 Siloso Beach Walk, p. (65) 6274 0472
Soak Up The View
Marvel at the spectacular 360-degree view of the city from the world’s second tallest Ferris wheel. Kids fly free with every two adult Singapore Sling.
Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Avenue, p. (65) 6333 3311
Zoom Park Asia
Make The Jump
A whole new level of fun awaits at Singapore’s largest indoor trampoline court, which also boasts a 17-metre lateral rock wall.
Zoom Park Singapore, 200 Pandan Gardens #01-14, p. (65) 6334 4615
Take a Ride
Hop on a remodelled WWII Vietnamese war craft, and take in the sights and sounds of Singapore on land and sea with DUCKtours.
DUCKtours, Suntec City 3 Temasek Boulevard #01-330, p. (65) 6338 6877
Get In Touch With Nature
Good news! If you’re heading to the conservatories, one child enters free with every two adult tickets purchased ($28 each for entry to both conservatories). Then, run free and play at Garden’s by the Bay’s Children’s Garden.
Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, p. (65) 6420 6848
Explore Science
Featuring countless interactive exhibits in 14 galleries, the Science Centre Singapore is a great spot to kickstart your child’s love of the clever “art”.
Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, p. (65) 6425 2500
Eat to Play
Nestled in a historic and conserved estate in Rochester Park, Rochester House is an old colonial bungalow that houses a café, a huge play centre, and a garden (that scores a lovely breeze when you dine alfresco).
Rochester House, 7 Rochester Drive, p. (65) 6773 1312
Snow City
Beat The Heat
Escape to Snow City Singapore for a chilly winter adventure, where you can tube down icy slopes and experiment with liquid nitrogen.
Snow City Singapore, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, p. (65) 6560 2306
Enter The State Of Fun
Experience island life at its best with the SG50 Tourist Package and visit world-class entertainment options like Madame Tussauds, and the Merlion. The package includes a free child’s ticket for every two paying adults.
Sentosa Island, p. (65) 6736 8672
Eat & Play
Dig in to authentic Indian grub like prata (South Indian flat bread), and keep the kids entertained in the cottage playhouse at the quaint Zaffron Kitchen.
Zaffron Kitchen, 135/137 East Coast Road, p. (65) 6440 6786
Step Into The Movies
Enter a whole new world at Southeast Asia’s only Hollywood theme park, Universal Studios Singapore. Explore seven exciting zones and meet your favourite characters from Sesame Street, Far Far Away and Transformers.
Universal Studios Singapore®, 8 Sentosa Gateway, p. (65) 6577 8888
National Museum of Singapore
Let Your Imagination Go Wild
Paint, perform, role-play and dress-up, all while discovering Singapore’s local culture and history at PLAY @ National Museum of Singapore.
National Museum of Singapore, Level 3, 93 Stamford Road, p. (65) 6332 3659
Visit an Iconic Playground
Step back in time and have some retro fun at the Dragon Playground, one of Singapore’s oldest playgrounds. It features dragon heads decorated with terrazzo tiles, a slide, and swings.
Dragon Playground, Block 28, Lorong 6 Toa Payoh
Greet Feathered Friends
One of the most renowned bird sanctuaries in the world and the first attraction in Singapore, Jurong Bird Park is the nesting place of 5,000 birds across 400 species. If your little ones want a splash, head to the bird themed playground.
Jurong Bird Park, 2 Jurong Hill, p. (65) 6265 0022
Discover Chinese Myths
There’s nothing in the world quite like Haw Par Villa, a whimsical (and perhaps a little creepy for kids) theme park that has a dizzying array of statues and dioramas dramatising Chinese legends and folklore.
Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Road, p. (65) 6872 2780
Visit A Dairy Farm
Hay Diaries has over 1,000 goats of different breeds, such as Alpine goats from Minnesota. Swing by before 10.30am to catch the milking process.
Hay Diaries, 3 Lim Chu Kang Lane 4, p. (65) 6792 093
Cats at Neko No Niwa
Get A Dose of Feline-Lovin’
Cuddle up to a clowder of 13 adorable kitties – lovingly- rescued by owners Sue Lynn and Sam at cat café Neko No Niwa. The cosy spot is also bestowed with a great view of the Singapore River, and serves yummy ice cream cookies.
Neko No Niwa, Level 2, 54A Boat Quay, p. (65) 6536 5319
Spend A Day In Pulau Ubin
Hop on a bumboat at Changi Point Ferry Terminal and head to the neighbouring island of Pulau Ubin. Explore the island on a rented bike, admire abundant wildlife at Chek Jawa Wetlands, and step back in time to spot Singapore’s last remaining kampongs (Malay hamlets or villages).
Pulau Ubin, Singapore
Discover Singaporean Life
Look deep into the lives of locals at Once Upon This Island, a specially curated art exhibition that explores the amazing stories of people living in contemporary Singapore.
Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Road, p. (65) 6589 9580
Night Safari animals
Walk On The Wild Side
Get up close and personal with fascinating nocturnal animals on a guided tram at the world’s first Night Safari. Keep your eyes open for free-range animals wandering around the park!
Night Safari, 80 Mandai Lake Road, p. (65) 6269 3411
Kickstart Your Career
Suitable for those aged four to 14, Kidzania is a new educational theme park that lets children experience over 80 different real-life scenarios, including working in a replica newsroom as a journalist.
Kidzania, Siloso Beach View, p. (65) 6653 6888
Reach For The Sky
Marvel at the panoramic views of Marina Bay, the Central Business District and beyond from the world’s second-tallest Ferris wheel. Kids fly free with every two adult Singapore Sling or Cocktail Flights purchases.
Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Avenue, p. (65) 6333 3311
The view of the top of Singapore Flyer
Set Sail
Jump on board a remodelled WWII Vietnamese war craft and explore Singapore on land and sea with DUCKtours. One child gets a free ticket with every two adult tickets purchased.
DUCKtours #01-330, Suntec City 3 Temasek Boulevard, p. (65) 6338 6877
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