Visit the Istana grounds on the 1 November Open House, with live performances and family-friendly activities. Enter through the Main Gate on Orchard Road; security checks apply. The Main Building is closed for restoration. Additional fees apply to the Istana Villa. A printed guide lists a 9:30 AM start, while the Istana has not yet posted official hours. Check its event page before travelling; weather can restrict entry.
Dhoby Ghaut
Family-friendly activities · Grounds: free for Singapore citizens and PRs; standard admission S$20 adult / S$10 child 4–12; under 4 free · Villa extra
1 Nov 2026 · from 9:30 AM per printed guide; official hours pending
A four-hectare children’s garden with hands-on nature play, streams and waterplay. The waterplay is suitable for ages 2–12 with adult supervision; the wider Children’s Garden is for children up to 14. The Tree House is temporarily closed because of termite damage, with replacement targeted around the end of 2027. Check weather and notices before travelling because waterplay can close during inclement weather.
An outdoor playground with slides and a climbing frame in the Jalan Dermawan estate. Check the equipment's age guidance to choose suitable play structures for your children. Follow on-site maintenance notices.
Bukit Batok
Children · follow equipment age guidance · Free
Daily · check playground access and maintenance notices
Dress up for haunted houses, games and a best-dressed costume contest at Fernvale CC. A kids-friendly area is available. Tickets include haunted-house entry, door gifts and costume-contest participation. Children under 16 need adult accompaniment and supervision in haunted houses. Tickets are required from age 6; this is a ticketing threshold, not a recommended minimum age. Book through onePA; current availability is shown after sign-in.
Sengkang
Family event with a kids-friendly area · under-16s need adult accompaniment and supervision in haunted houses · S$6 per ticket · tickets required from age 6 · complimentary game booths and instant photobooth
A rooftop playground with a honeycomb theme, climbing routes, nests and hammocks. The mall describes both dry and water play. Check which areas are available and the current play-area hours before visiting.
Jurong East
Children · check venue age and height rules · Check current play-area conditions
Check current opening hours and available sessions
Explore Foggy Bowls, the Topiary Walk, Petal Garden and Discovery Slides under Jewel's glass canopy. Slides require a minimum height of 110 cm. Nets, mazes and the bridge require separate tickets or bundles. Children need a paying adult companion.
Changi
Child ticket 3–12 years · slides require height of at least 110 cm · S$8 standard / S$6 Singapore residents per adult or child
Mon–Thu 10 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sun, PH/eves 10 AM–10 PM · last entry 30 min before closing
Taekwondo training at UE Square. Contact the school to confirm a class appropriate for your child’s age and experience, trial availability, fees and the current schedule.
River Valley
Families · check session age requirements · Check current tickets and prices
An indoor children's play space within the library, with climbing and a sandpit. Enter through the Level 2 library entrance and check current ticket availability.
Tampines
Children · check venue age and height rules · Check current admission prices
Check current opening hours and available sessions
Safari-themed indoor play with slides, a sandpit, obstacles and a high-element course. Check the age and height limits for the activities your child wants to use.
Yishun
Children · check venue age and height rules · Check current admission prices
An adult-accompanied playgroup with stories, music, art, hands-on activities and play. PlayClub starts at 18 months. Forum's Term 4 2026 schedule lists two-hour classes; choose a session and confirm term fees and availability with the centre.
Orchard
18 months–3 years · adult accompanied · Confirm current fees with the provider
Adult-accompanied early learning with sensory play, music and language activities. The Term 4 2026 schedule lists 90-minute sessions; confirm availability and fees with the centre.
Orchard
6–18 months · adult accompanied · Term fees on enquiry
Parent or caregiver joins
Term 4 2026 · Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun · 90-minute sessions; confirm availability
Adult-accompanied early learning with sensory play, music and language activities. The Term 4 2026 schedule lists 90-minute sessions; confirm availability and fees with the centre.
Seletar
6–18 months · adult accompanied · Term fees on enquiry
Parent or caregiver joins
Term 4 2026 · Fri, Sat and Sun · 90-minute sessions; confirm availability
Adult-accompanied early learning with sensory play, music and language activities. The Term 4 2026 schedule lists 90-minute sessions; confirm availability and fees with the centre.
Serangoon
6–18 months · adult accompanied · Term fees on enquiry
Parent or caregiver joins
Term 4 2026 · Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun · 90-minute sessions; confirm availability
The Early Literacy Library has areas for children under 3 and ages 4–6. Older children can explore the dedicated teens’ space. Closes at 5 PM on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve; closed on public holidays. Check the NLB page for dated programmes and registration.
Browse the children’s section and use the space where parents can read aloud with their children. Closes at 5 PM on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve; closed on public holidays. Check the NLB page for dated programmes and registration.
A parent-accompanied early-childhood music class using singing, movement, rhythm and instruments. A parent or guardian attends every 45-minute session; confirm the suitable age group and current timetable before booking.
Marine Parade
Newborn–4 years · parent or guardian joins · Free trial class · confirm regular fees
Build and explore with large sensory blocks in an open-ended indoor play space. Kaboodle is now at Katong Square. Closed Tuesdays and on 12 September 2026 for private parties; the operator lists 13 September as open all day.
Joo Chiat / Katong
Children · check venue age and height rules · Check current admission prices
Explore neighbourhood murals and public artworks at your own pace. The suggested 2.5 km route takes about 45–60 minutes, with stops wherever suits your family. Use the official map; artworks can change or move. The route is not fully sheltered.
Joo Chiat / Katong
No numeric age range published · enquire with provider · Self-guided public art walk · no tour booking
Self-guided · allow 45–60 minutes; check access to individual stops
Discover ponds and a 280-metre canopy boardwalk in this historic park. Only Tembusu Grove and the Canopy Walk are wheelchair accessible; other areas have steps or steep slopes unsuitable for strollers.
Queenstown
Families · choose a route suited to your child · Free park access