Things to do with kids this weekend in Singapore

This weekend: 17–18 October 2026

Find something for your family this weekend, from events to places to explore.

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Places & regular activities

Science & discovery

Changi Experience Studio

Discover how Changi Airport works through interactive games, projections and immersive displays. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Ticket age bands are pricing rules, not a guarantee that every activity suits every child.

Changi

Child tickets 5–12; under 5 free · adult accompaniment · Standard S$25 adult/S$17 child; residents S$19.80/S$14.80

Mon–Fri 11 AM–8 PM; Sat/Sun/PH 10 AM–8 PM · last entry 7 PM

View activity: Changi Experience Studio
PlaygroundsFree

Chestnut Drive Playground

A small neighbourhood green space with a playground and fitness corner. This is the estate playground at Chestnut Drive, separate from Chestnut Nature Park. Follow on-site maintenance notices.

Bukit Panjang

Children · follow equipment age guidance · Free

Daily · check playground access and maintenance notices

View activity: Chestnut Drive Playground
Libraries & storytime

Children’s Biodiversity Library — Central Public Library

A marine-biodiversity-themed children’s section at Central Public Library with children’s books, marine specimens, digital learning elements and a programme room called The Submarine. NLB also runs children’s programmes here; check the current programme calendar separately for dated sessions.

Civic District

Children and families · Check individual programme registration and charges

Mon–Sun, 10 AM–9 PM · closed public holidays

View activity: Children’s Biodiversity Library — Central Public Library
Museums & exhibitions

Children’s Museum Singapore

Singapore’s dedicated children’s museum uses interactive exhibits, storytelling and play to help young visitors engage with Singapore and the world. Advance timeslot booking is recommended and walk-ins are not guaranteed.

Civic District

For children 12 years and below · Pre-book a timeslot; check current ticket terms

Tue–Sun, 9am–5:45pm; closed 12:45pm–2pm for cleaning

View activity: Children’s Museum Singapore
Libraries & storytimeFree

Chinatown Library

Browse the library’s collection and check NLB for dated programmes. Closes at 5 PM on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve.

Outram

All ages · Free

Daily 11 AM–9 PM · closed on public holidays

View activity: Chinatown Library
Libraries & storytimeFree

Choa Chu Kang Library

A free indoor place for families to read, browse children’s collections and discover library programmes. The library closes at 5 PM on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve, and is closed on public holidays. Only the separate Multimedia and Study Zone opens 9 AM–10 PM daily, including public holidays.

Choa Chu Kang

All ages · Free

Daily 11 AM–9 PM · closed on public holidays

View activity: Choa Chu Kang Library
PlaygroundsFree

Chu Yen Playground

A small Hillview park with a playground and exercise corner. Follow local maintenance notices and the equipment age guidance.

Bukit Batok

Children · follow equipment age guidance · Free

Daily · check playground access and maintenance notices

View activity: Chu Yen Playground
Museums & exhibitions

Civil Defence Heritage Gallery

Explore Singapore’s civil-defence history, firefighting and rescue technology through heritage displays and interactive stations. Walk-ins are welcome; guided tours can be requested separately.

Civic District

Families · interactive heritage gallery · Walk-in gallery · check current visit terms

Tue–Sun including public holidays · 10 AM–5 PM · closed Mon

View activity: Civil Defence Heritage Gallery
Libraries & storytimeFree

Clementi Library

Browse the library’s collection and check NLB for dated programmes. Closes at 5 PM on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve.

Clementi

All ages · Free

Daily 11 AM–9 PM · closed on public holidays

View activity: Clementi Library
Water play

Delta Swimming Complex Family Swim

A public swimming complex with a competition pool, teaching pool and wading pool. The teaching pool has an accessible ramp and remains available during lightning alerts according to ActiveSG. Check admission, supervision rules and current closure notices before travelling; the complex is closed every Wednesday except when Wednesday is a public holiday.

Redhill

Families · check pool supervision and admission rules · Check current ActiveSG admission

Thu–Tue, 8 AM–9:30 PM · selected early-morning competition-pool hours

View activity: Delta Swimming Complex Family Swim
PlaygroundsFree

Duchess Park Playground

A small green space with frangipani trees, a playground and a fitness corner. Check on-site notices and equipment age guidance.

Bukit Timah

Children · check venue age and height rules · Free

Daily · check playground access and maintenance notices

View activity: Duchess Park Playground
PlaygroundsFree

Eng Kong Garden Playground

A green space with a playground, fitness corner and space for community events. Follow local maintenance notices and the equipment age guidance.

Bukit Timah

Children · follow equipment age guidance · Free

Daily · check playground access and maintenance notices

View activity: Eng Kong Garden Playground
Playgrounds

Forest Ramble at Jurong Lake Gardens

A 2.3-hectare nature-inspired playground with 13 adventure stations modelled on the movements of animals from freshwater swamp habitats. NParks says Forest Ramble includes inclusive play elements for children of different abilities.

Jurong Lake Gardens

Children; check individual play-station guidance · Check garden information

Tue–Sun & public holidays, 8am–10pm; maintenance closures apply

View activity: Forest Ramble at Jurong Lake Gardens
Museums & exhibitions

Former Ford Factory

Visit this national monument and permanent history exhibition about Singapore during the Second World War and the site's role in the events of 1942.

Bukit Timah

All ages · Free for citizens, PRs and children 6 & under · foreign adult admission applies

9:00 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Sun · closed Mon

View activity: Former Ford Factory
Museums & exhibitionsFree

Fort Canning Heritage Gallery

Trace more than 700 years of Fort Canning Hill’s history across five themed zones on two levels of the south wing of Fort Canning Centre. See archaeological artefacts excavated in the park and a short film in the mini-theatrette. This is a self-guided gallery visit; scheduled guided tours are separate events.

Civic District

Heritage visitors · Free admission

Daily, 10 AM–6 PM · closed on the last Monday of each month

View activity: Fort Canning Heritage Gallery
Nature & animalsFree

Fort Canning Park

Explore the 22-hectare hilltop park and its nine historical gardens: Pancur Larangan, Artisan’s Garden, Sang Nila Utama Garden, Jubilee Park, Raffles Garden, First Botanic Garden, Farquhar Garden, Spice Garden and Armenian Street Park. Discover heritage trees, archaeological traces and historic landmarks. Jubilee Park Playground, the galleries and Battlebox have their own listings and visiting hours.

Civic District

Families and park visitors · Free admission

Park open 24 hours · galleries and attractions have separate hours

View activity: Fort Canning Park
Nature & animalsFree

Fort Canning Spice Garden & Spice Gallery

Explore more than 180 varieties of herbs and spice plants across the Spice Garden and pedestrianised Canning Rise. Continue into the Spice Gallery to learn about Singapore’s spice plantations and trade, with replicas of a spice provision shop and kopitiam in the underpass. The outdoor garden and gallery have different opening hours.

Civic District

Garden and heritage visitors · Free admission

Spice Gallery: daily, 7 AM–7 PM · outdoor garden within the 24-hour park

View activity: Fort Canning Spice Garden & Spice Gallery
Playgroups & Parent-Child Classes

Freedom Yoga Mama & Me — Tiny Adventures

A playful mother-and-child yoga class for little ones who are cruising, walking or exploring independently. No previous yoga experience is needed. Confirm the current Sunday morning session: the provider page has a conflicting AM/PM reference.

River Valley

Cruising, walking or independently exploring children · no numeric age stated · S$19 per session or 1 Class Credit

Sun 8:45–9:30 AM · confirm booking calendar

View activity: Freedom Yoga Mama & Me — Tiny Adventures
Sports & movement

Gaonhae Taekwondo — Balmoral Plaza

Taekwondo classes at Balmoral Plaza, with separate preschool, children’s and teen/adult groups. The branch timetable lists 45-minute Little Gaonhae classes and 55-minute Kids classes. Book a trial and confirm the appropriate session and regular fees before visiting.

Balmoral

4–6 years: Little Gaonhae; 7–12 years: Kids; 13+: teens/adults · Regular fees on enquiry · free trial advertised

Tue–Sun · age-specific classes · no scheduled Monday classes

View activity: Gaonhae Taekwondo — Balmoral Plaza
Libraries & storytimeFree

Geylang East Library

A nature-themed library with a children’s section for family reading. 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.

Geylang

All ages · Free

Daily 10 AM–9 PM · closed on public holidays

View activity: Geylang East Library