Free things to do with kids in Singapore
Free kid-friendly activities in Singapore this week, checked for dates and venues. 23 listed.
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Mid-Autumn at Gardens by the Bay
Giant lantern displays across the gardens, plus a marketplace with street food, carnival games and rides.
Opening hoursDaily 6pm–10pm, until Sun 27 SepLocationSupertree Grove, Golden Garden, Bayfront Plaza & Flower Dome, Gardens by the BayPriceFree entry (some activities ticketed)Tip: Sunday at 7.30pm there's an LED dragon dance at the Supertree Grove lawn. Time your visit for it.
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Sanrio Moonlit Garden at VivoCity
Six themed zones of glowing Sanrio lanterns with Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi and friends, plus a Kuromi carnival with games and a mini train.
Opening hoursDaily 10am–10pm (lights from 6pm), until Sun 27 SepLocationVivoCity Sky Park, Level 3PriceFree entry · carnival games and train $10 eachTip: The garden is free, but the Kuromi carnival games and mini train are $10 each. Set a budget before the kids spot them.
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Celestial Nights at Science Centre
Mid-Autumn astronomy nights: a lit trail to the Japanese Garden, telescope viewing, a live planetarium show and a silent disco.
Opening hoursUntil 27 Sep · stargazing highlights Fri 25 & Sat 26 SepLocationScience Centre Singapore & Japanese Garden, Jurong EastPriceFree trail · activities from $4 · silent disco from $20 · ages 4–12Tip: Telescope queues get long and depend on the weather. Go early.
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Photo: rayjevis 🌕Freeends this weekendLights by the Lake, Jurong Lake Gardens
Giant lanterns telling the Legend of the White Snake, a food street, a stamp rally, performances and the Cloud Pagoda light show.
Opening hoursDaily 6.30pm–10.30pm, until Sun 27 SepLocationLakeside Garden & Chinese Garden, Jurong Lake GardensPriceFree (some activities ticketed)Tip: Lots of walking between displays. Comfy shoes and mosquito repellent, and do the stamp rally to keep the kids going.
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Garden Rhapsody + Borealis at Supertree Grove
The Supertrees' nightly light-and-music show, plus Borealis, a northern-lights style show on weekends.
Opening hoursRhapsody daily 7.45pm & 8.45pm · Borealis Sat & Sun 9pm–9.15pm until 27 SepLocationSupertree Grove, Gardens by the BayPriceFreeTip: Pair it with the lanterns: catch Rhapsody at 8.45pm, then the northern-lights show right after.
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Free LEGO build-and-take activities
Kids aged 6–12 build a free LEGO set and take it home.
Opening hoursSat & Sun 26–27 Sep, 12pm–4pm, while stocks lastLocationToys"R"Us Waterway Point (race car) · LEGO Certified Store Compass One #03-08/09 (LEGO Friends)PriceFree · one per childTip: One per child. Get there near 12pm before stocks run out.
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#RevUpSG F1 games at Kampung Admiralty
An F1 watch-party carnival with reaction games, a kids' commentator booth and F1-themed activities.
Opening hoursSat 26 Sep, 12.30pm–9pmLocationKampung AdmiraltyPriceFreeTip: Reaction games and a kids' F1 commentator booth. An easy win for car-crazy kids up north.
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MINDS Film Festival: free family screenings
Free screenings of two feel-good films about persons with intellectual disability, with a quiz, a marketplace and early-bird gifts.
Opening hoursSat 26 Sep: 10am & 2pm · Sun 27 Sep: 1.30pm & 4.45pmLocationSat: SAFRA Punggol Atrium · Sun: Our Tampines Hub Festive PlazaPriceFree · reserve seats onlineTip: Reserve seats online and arrive 25 minutes early. Unclaimed seats are released to walk-ins 5 minutes before the show.
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Movies by the Beach, Palawan Kidz City
Free family movie screenings under the stars. Bring a mat and a picnic.
Opening hoursEvery Sat & Sun, 7pmLocationPalawan Kidz City Roof Garden, SentosaPriceFreeTip: No booking needed. Bring a picnic mat and dinner and make an evening of it.
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Free storytelling at Gateway Kids Club
Free storytelling sessions for young kids. This month's theme is "Shine Bright".
Opening hoursSat 26 Sep, 10am & 11amLocationGateway Dance Studio, Gateway TheatrePriceFree · ages 0–6Tip: Short and sweet. Good for toddlers who can't sit through a whole show.
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SAFRA Open House: family puzzle & discovery trail
A self-guided family discovery trail and puzzle at every SAFRA club, open to members and non-members.
Opening hoursUntil 30 Sep · prize counter 9.30am–8.30pm dailyLocationAll 7 SAFRA clubs: Choa Chu Kang, Jurong, Mount Faber, Punggol, Tampines, Toa Payoh, YishunPriceFreeTip: The big event days with the flight simulator are over, but the self-guided puzzle still runs. Solve it to win a small prize.
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Mid-Autumn lanterns & bazaar in Chinatown
Giant lanterns across Chinatown, with a street bazaar for mooncakes and festive snacks, plus stage performances.
Opening hoursDaily 6.30pm–10pm, until 20 OctLocationChinatownPriceFreeTip: Street bazaar with mooncakes and snacks, plus stage shows. Go hungry.
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Free padel under the Supertrees
Try padel for free on custom courts set against the Supertrees. No experience needed.
Opening hoursFrom 19 Sep, through OctoberLocationWest Lawn, Gardens by the BayPriceFreeTip: No experience needed. A fun way to try a new sport as a family, with the Supertrees as backdrop.
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REINVENTION: ALLPLAY at Science Park
Science Park turns into a playground with mechanical puzzles, AR ranger missions and an outdoor play court.
Opening hoursUntil 22 NovLocationSingapore Science Park (The Canopy at Geneo & 7 Science Park Drive)PriceFree entry · some workshops ticketedTip: Free to walk in. Check which workshops need tickets before promising the kids.
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Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
Asia's first garden made for children, with water play, treehouses and nature trails.
Opening hoursClosed MondaysLocationSingapore Botanic Gardens (Bukit Timah Core)PriceFree · ages 1–12Tip: Water play, treehouses, and it's free. Bring a change of clothes.
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Tampines 1 rooftop water playground
A free animal-themed water playground on the mall's rooftop.
LocationTampines 1 rooftop, TampinesPriceFreeTip: Go in the morning before the sun gets fierce. Swimwear and towel.
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Bidadari Park
A stroller-friendly park with a nest-themed playground and wide, flat paths.
LocationBidadari Park (Woodleigh MRT)PriceFreeTip: Flat paths the whole way, so easy with a stroller.
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Malay Heritage Centre
The former home of the Sultanate of Singapore, with exhibits on Malay history and culture.
Opening hoursDaily 10am–6pmLocation85 Sultan Gate, Kampong GlamPriceFree for SC/PR · from $8 for visitorsTip: Free for locals. Grab lunch around Kampong Glam after.
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Bukit Batok Public Library (newly reopened)
A newly renovated library with Sound Caves, Story Caves and moving kinetic art.
Opening hoursDaily 11am–9pmLocationWest Mall #03-01, 1 Bukit Batok Central LinkPriceFreeTip: Sound caves and story caves. Easily half a day here.
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Lobster Beach sculptures, Tanjong Beach
Giant pop-art sculptures by Philip Colbert, including an 8-metre ice-cream and inflatable sea creatures.
LocationTanjong Beach, SentosaPriceFreeTip: Go late afternoon for softer light and cooler sand.
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Stories by the Beach, Palawan
A book buggy of free pre-loved reads to enjoy on the sand.
Opening hoursDaily, 24 hoursLocationPalawan Beach, SentosaPriceFreeTip: Grab a book and sit by the waves. Easy wind-down after beach play.
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Sunday kids' activities at Cosford Container Park
A weekend market with free kids' activities like face painting, bingo and marshmallows, plus plane-spotting.
Opening hoursSundays & public holidaysLocation30 Cosford Road, ChangiPriceFree entryTip: Face painting and marshmallows for the kids, plane-spotting for everyone.
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Little Chefs Camp at Forum The Shopping Mall
Free food-themed activities, including smoothie bikes where kids pedal to blend their own fruit juice.
Opening hoursSat & Sun 26–27 Sep, 11am–5pmLocationForum The Shopping Mall, Basement 1 AtriumPriceFreeTip: Kids pedal a bike-powered blender for their own fruit juice. Check the ingredient list if your child has allergies.
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