This weekend: 17–18 October 2026
Find something for your family this weekend, from events to places to explore.
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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 NatureDiscover 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 FantasyExplore 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 FungiDiscover 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 TransformationDiscover Singapore’s insects and spiders through live specimens, photographs and microscopic images, revealing how these small creatures hide, hunt and survive.
Civic District
Age requirements not published · check with provider · Free
5 Sep 2026–31 Mar 2027 · daily 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
View activity: Hidden World: Creepy Crawlies of SingaporeExplore 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 GlowceanPlay 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 IMBADiscover 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 VillageDiscover 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 FeetDecorate 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 2026Celebrate 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 CelebrationsExplore 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 ExperienceA 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 ParadiseMeet 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 PlayJoin 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 2026Join NParks volunteers for a guided tour of the Hidden World: Creepy Crawlies of Singapore and Fort Canning Centre: A Century of Transformation exhibitions. Children aged 12 and under need an adult participant.
Civic District
Families; children aged 12 and under must join with an adult participant · Free · registration required
17 Oct 2026 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
View activity: Hidden World: Creepy Crawlies — Guided Tour, 17 OctWatch a playful bubble performance by Princess Sally during Tanglin Mall’s Kids Fun Hour. Duration, age requirements and admission conditions are not published.
Tanglin
Age requirements not published · check with provider · Admission price and entry conditions not stated
17 Oct 2026 · starts 11:30 AM · duration not stated
View activity: Bubble Show by Princess SallyKimono try-ons, dance, mochi pounding and a DIY Oil Umbrella workshop. Programme times vary.
River Valley
Family programme · no numeric age guidance published · Games: S$5/3 chances, S$30 receipt or 500 points · workshop: S$30 same-day receipt
17 Oct 2026 · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM · workshop 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
View activity: Konnichiwa Autumn — 17 Oct 2026A neighbourhood Children’s Day party with dancing, Nerf games, crafts, balloon sculpting and lunch. Register through the direct OnePA event page.
Punggol
Families with children · S$3 per ticket · lunch included
17 Oct 2026 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
View activity: Punggol Marina Estate Party & Children’s Day CelebrationDiscover how sunflowers follow sunlight and how their flowers become familiar seeds and oil. Ten-minute sharing sessions run between 2 and 5 PM. The programme has no extra fee, but a separate Flower Dome admission ticket is required. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Marina Bay
Organiser states all ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult · Included with paid Flower Dome admission · no extra programme fee
17 Oct 2026 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
View activity: Sensory Moments — Sunflower SurpriseA family-friendly performance response to Fan Chang Tien at the National Gallery. Two separate performances on 17 October: 2:30–3 PM and 4–4:30 PM. The organiser’s detail page includes registration information.
Civic District
For families · Free
Sat 17 Oct 2026 · 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
View activity: Echoes of Ink — 17 Oct 2026A dog-focused outdoor festival welcoming families, including visitors without a dog. The marketplace and main programmes run on ticketed festival days. Free Monday–Thursday access is to the Dogs First Playscape. The 16 October opening is not open to the general public.
Sentosa
Families welcome · children must be supervised · Mon–Thu playscape free · festival days ticketed, see current prices · children under 3 free
Ticketed: 17–18, 23–25 Oct & 30 Oct–1 Nov, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM · free playscape: 19–22 & 26–29 Oct, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
View activity: Singapore Dog Festival 2026Enjoy family games and activities using everyday items, with lunch and a goodie bag included. One ticket covers one family. Register through onePA by 16 October 2026; sign in to view current availability.
Bukit Batok
For families · S$2 per family · 1 ticket covers 1 family · lunch included
18 Oct 2026 · 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
View activity: Little Things, Big BondsExperience an Indian dance and veena performance presented by Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Music and Dance Academy. Duration and admission conditions are not published.
Tanglin
Age requirements not published · check with provider · Admission price and entry conditions not stated
18 Oct 2026 · starts 11:30 AM · duration not stated
View activity: Dance & Veena PerformanceKimono try-ons, dance, a ninja appearance and Kawaii Bag Patch workshop. Programme times vary.
River Valley
Family programme · no numeric age guidance published · Games: S$5/3 chances, S$30 receipt or 500 points · workshop: S$30 same-day receipt
18 Oct 2026 · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM · workshop 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
View activity: Konnichiwa Autumn — 18 Oct 2026Celebrate Children’s Day with game booths, a Nerf activity, a bouncy castle, popcorn and candy floss. OnePA lists a S$3 ticket for adults and children; the checkout may show additional fees or discounts.
Yishun
Families with children · no numeric age stated · S$3 per adult or child · additional checkout fees may apply
Sun 18 Oct 2026 · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
View activity: Yishun Floral RC Children’s Day CarnivalA hands-on children’s gallery with playful activities, Asian-art discoveries and a calm corner. Socks are required for everyone entering the space; weekend visits require advance booking with limited walk-ins.
Civic District
All ages · Free for SG/PR · museum admission terms apply to other visitors
Daily 10 AM–6 PM · Fri to 8 PM · closed 12:30–2 PM daily and 6–7 PM Fri
View activity: ACM & Me Children’s Activity SpaceA complimentary inclusive playground with musical instruments, fitness equipment, lawns and an edible garden.
Marina Bay
All ages · Free
Open daily · check official details
View activity: Active Garden & Family ZoneA large hillside playground known for its many slides, with options for different ages.
Woodlands
All ages · Free
Daily · check playground access and maintenance notices
View activity: Admiralty Park Adventure PlaygroundA large hilly play area inspired by Admiralty Park’s mangrove habitat, with 26 slides and Junior, Adventure and Family Play zones. The Junior Play area includes an inclusive playground where children using wheelchairs can join in.
Woodlands
2–12 years across age-specific zones; Adventure Play has options for all ages · Check park information
Daily · check playground access and maintenance notices
View activity: Admiralty Park Nature Playgarden