Family events in Singapore

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Arts & craftsFree

When Art Meets Nature

A free, hands-on exhibition of nature-inspired installations where children can explore forests, rivers and the environment through art. Check Gallery notices before visiting.

Civic District

Families with children · Free admission

Until 1 Nov · daily, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

View activity: When Art Meets Nature
Nature & animals

Disney Garden of Wonder — Floral Fantasy

Discover Disney and Pixar characters reimagined through flowers and horticultural displays. Check the Gardens’ closure calendar before visiting; maintenance dates for 2027 were not yet published at review.

Marina Bay

Children and families · Floral Fantasy ticket required · rates vary

8 Jun 2026–14 Mar 2027 · 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM · last entry 8:30 PM · maintenance closures apply

View activity: Disney Garden of Wonder — Floral Fantasy
Nature & animalsFree

Funtastical World of Fungi

Explore the world of fungi through an immersive installation, living bioluminescent mycelium and displays about their role in nature. The gallery closes on the last Tuesday of each month.

Tanglin

Age requirements not published · check with provider · Free

5 Sep 2026–28 Feb 2027 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · closed last Tuesday monthly

View activity: Funtastical World of Fungi
Museums & exhibitionsFree

Fort Canning Centre: A Century of Transformation

Discover a century of change through archival photographs, documents and artefacts. Follow Fort Canning Centre’s transformation from military barracks in 1926 to a commercial squash complex and a home for the arts. This self-guided exhibition is separate from the scheduled guided tour.

Civic District

Heritage enthusiasts and families · Free admission

5 Sep 2026–31 Mar 2027 · daily, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

View activity: Fort Canning Centre: A Century of Transformation
Nature & animals

Into the Glowcean

Explore glowing marine sculptures and seasonal activities at Singapore Oceanarium. Light painting runs daily from noon to 6 PM, with selected October performances and crafts on specific dates. Check the programme before visiting; September-only workshops have ended.

Sentosa

Family programme · no numeric age guidance published · One-day admission: adult S$55 · child/senior S$43 · selected add-ons extra

5 Sep–1 Nov 2026 · Oceanic Glow 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · activity times vary

View activity: Into the Glowcean
Science & discovery

Newtonshow Autumn Science Camp — Joo Chiat

Join hands-on science experiments and STEM projects during the autumn camp season. Book individual days or a week and confirm the East venue, age group and exact attendance dates. Meals and materials are included; optional transport costs extra.

Joo Chiat / Katong

3–14 years · age-grouped programme · From S$100/day · confirm selected camp price

7 Sep–14 Nov 2026 season · Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · book selected days

View activity: Newtonshow Autumn Science Camp — Joo Chiat
Arts & crafts

Bloomyard — Playable Art at IMBA

Play among oversized botanical artworks, swings, flower-shaped table tennis and mini-golf. The gallery experience is self-paced; allow about an hour. Children under twelve must stay with an adult.

Marina Bay

All ages · under 12 with adult · Residents: adult S$20, child 3–12 S$15 · non-residents S$25/S$20 · under 3 free

10 Sep–25 Oct · Mon–Thu 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Fri–Sun 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · last entry 1 hour before closing

View activity: Bloomyard — Playable Art at IMBA
Arts & crafts

Where Art You? Art Trail — One Holland Village

Discover seven artworks around One Holland Village on a self-guided art trail. Optional trivia rewards require shopFarEast membership and are subject to participating-store purchase conditions. Check daily access hours; not confirmed as fully sheltered.

Holland Village

Age requirements not published · check with provider · Price not stated · optional rewards have purchase conditions

18 Sep–31 Oct 2026 · check daily access hours

View activity: Where Art You? Art Trail — One Holland Village
Libraries & storytimeFree

Gateway Kids Club — Big Dreams, Little Feet

Discover stories about big dreams through interactive storytelling. English sessions run every Saturday in October, with additional Chinese sessions on 3 and 10 October. Recommended for ages 3–7; children under 6 need an adult. Registration opens two weeks ahead; infants count as one person for ticketing. Optional arts and crafts cost S$4 separately.

Bukit Merah

Recommended 3–7 years · under 6 accompanied by an adult · Free storytelling · registration required · optional crafts S$4

3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Oct · English 10:00 AM; Chinese 3 & 10 Oct 11:00 AM · about 20 min

View activity: Gateway Kids Club — Big Dreams, Little Feet
Arts & crafts

Trick-or-Treat Family Fun 2026

Decorate a paper-mâché trick-or-treat bucket, then follow clues through the DBS Singapore Gallery to discover artworks and collect treats. Each session lasts 90 minutes. For children aged 3–12 with a parent. Online tickets are required; arrive 10 minutes before your session. Sessions take place only on the dates and times listed, not daily.

Civic District

Children aged 3–12 years, accompanied by a parent · S$68 for 1 parent + 1 child · additional child S$38 · additional parent S$32 · General Admission included

4 & 10 Oct: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · 11, 17–18, 24–25, 31 Oct & 1 Nov: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

View activity: Trick-or-Treat Family Fun 2026
Museums & exhibitionsFree

Stories of Everyday — National Museum’s 139th Anniversary Celebrations

Celebrate everyday Singapore stories through installations, a design market, performances and selected workshops. Festival entry is free; selected workshops are ticketed separately. The Singapore History Gallery is free for all visitors only from 10 to 12 October; regular admission conditions apply afterwards, including for in-gallery performances. Individual programmes have their own age and registration requirements.

Civic District

Families · individual programmes have their own age requirements · Free festival entry · Some activities paid · History Gallery free for all 10–12 Oct only

10 Oct 2026 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 11 Oct 2026 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 12 Oct 2026 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 13 Oct 2026 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 14 Oct 2026 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 15 Oct 2026 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 16 Oct 2026 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 17 Oct 2026 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 18 Oct 2026 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

View activity: Stories of Everyday — National Museum’s 139th Anniversary Celebrations
Museums & exhibitionsFree

The Secret Vault: An Immersive Experience

Explore six interactive chambers about safeguarding Singapore’s reserves, including a shopping challenge, a weather room, a maze and a digital garden. Recommended for ages 10 and above; all ages are welcome. Every visitor, including children, needs a free entry ticket. Last admission is one hour before closing. Walk-in registration is subject to available slots.

River Valley

Recommended for ages 10+ · all ages admitted · Free · Registration required for every visitor

10 Oct–1 Nov 2026 · Mon 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Tue–Thu 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Fri–Sun 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

View activity: The Secret Vault: An Immersive Experience
Music & dance

Tiny & Baby Sparkles Music & Play — GoBuB (Tuesday)

Caregiver-accompanied music and play for babies aged 0–18 months. Play 9–9:30 AM; music 9:30–10 AM. Only the listed Term 4 dates run. Lucy Sparkles specifies #02-01 for these classes; GoBuB's separate playspace lists #03-01. Use the class booking confirmation for the floor.

River Valley

0–18 months · Paid · trial, flexi and term tickets

Tue 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Oct 13, 20, 27; Nov 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec 1, 8, 2026

View activity: Tiny & Baby Sparkles Music & Play — GoBuB (Tuesday)
Music & dance

Baby Sparkles Music & Play — Better Play (Tuesday morning)

Music for crawlers and walkers up to 18 months, followed by play. Better Play describes its playspace as designed for ages four months and up. Music 10–10:30 AM; play 10:30–11 AM. Register with Better Play via WhatsApp.

Joo Chiat / Katong

Crawlers and walkers, 4–18 months · venue guidance · S$38 drop-in · includes playtime

Tue 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Oct 13, 20, 27; Nov 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec 1, 8, 2026

View activity: Baby Sparkles Music & Play — Better Play (Tuesday morning)
Music & dance

Tiny & Baby Sparkles Music & Play — Better Play (Tuesday afternoon)

Caregiver-accompanied music and play. The music programme is labelled 0–18 months; Better Play describes its playspace as designed for ages four months and up. Music 4:15–4:45 PM; play 4:45–5:15 PM. Register via WhatsApp.

Joo Chiat / Katong

4–18 months · venue guidance · S$38 drop-in · includes playtime

Tue 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM · Oct 13, 20, 27; Nov 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec 1, 8, 2026

View activity: Tiny & Baby Sparkles Music & Play — Better Play (Tuesday afternoon)
Music & dance

Tiny & Baby Sparkles Music & Play — GoBuB (Thursday)

Caregiver-accompanied music and play for babies aged 0–18 months. Music 9–9:30 AM; play 9:30–10 AM. Only the listed Term 4 dates run. Lucy Sparkles specifies #02-01 for these classes; follow the class booking confirmation.

River Valley

0–18 months · Paid · trial, flexi and term tickets

Thu 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Oct 15, 22, 29; Nov 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec 3, 10, 2026

View activity: Tiny & Baby Sparkles Music & Play — GoBuB (Thursday)
Music & dance

Baby Sparkles Music & Play — Better Play (Friday)

Music 11:30 AM–12 PM, followed by play 12–12:30 PM. The music programme is labelled 0–18 months; Better Play describes its playspace as designed for ages four months and up. Register with Better Play via WhatsApp.

Joo Chiat / Katong

4–18 months · venue guidance · S$38 drop-in · includes playtime

Fri 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Oct 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec 4, 11, 2026

View activity: Baby Sparkles Music & Play — Better Play (Friday)
Music & dance

Tiny, Baby & Toddler Sparkles Music & Play — Better Play

Caregiver-accompanied music 12:15–12:45 PM, followed by play 12:45–1:15 PM. The music programme is labelled 0–36 months; Better Play describes its playspace as designed for ages four months and up. Register via WhatsApp.

Joo Chiat / Katong

4–36 months · venue guidance · S$38 drop-in · includes playtime

Fri 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM · Oct 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec 4, 11, 2026

View activity: Tiny, Baby & Toddler Sparkles Music & Play — Better Play
Nature & animals

Yishun River Green RN Trip to Bird Paradise

A community day trip to Bird Paradise with admission and return coach transport from Yishun River Green RN. Register at 9 AM; the bus departs at 9:15 AM. Open only to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Children under 3 enter free; ages 3 and above need a ticket. The trip requires at least 40 registered participants to proceed. Register through the direct OnePA event page.

Yishun

Families · under 3 enter free; ages 3+ need a ticket · S$15 per ticket · admission and return bus included · under 3 free

17 Oct 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

View activity: Yishun River Green RN Trip to Bird Paradise
Playgroups & Parent-Child Classes

HoneyKids Play Dates with AIS — Halloween Sensory Play

Meet other families new to Singapore while children aged 0–4 enjoy Halloween sensory play and simple science with AIS Early Years educators. Babies in arms are welcome. S$10 per adult or child, including refreshments. Socks are required for everyone. Submit the interest form; a place is confirmed only after tickets are purchased.

Joo Chiat / Katong

Children aged 0–4 years with a parent or caregiver; babies in arms welcome · S$10 per attendee · every adult and child needs a ticket · refreshments included

Parent or caregiver joins

17 Oct 2026 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

View activity: HoneyKids Play Dates with AIS — Halloween Sensory Play
Nature & animals

Nature Guided Walk at Rifle Range Nature Park — 17 Oct 2026

Join a guided nature walk from Rifle Range Nature Park’s Visitor Pavilion. Every participant needs registration. Children aged 5–16 must be accompanied by a parent; this is an accompaniment rule rather than a general minimum age.

Bukit Timah

For families; children aged 5–16 must be accompanied by a parent · Free · Registration required for every participant

Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

View activity: Nature Guided Walk at Rifle Range Nature Park — 17 Oct 2026