Kid-friendly activities in the South: Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa, Chinatown and more. 29 listed.
Giant lantern displays across the gardens, plus a marketplace with street food, carnival games and rides.
Tip: Sunday at 7.30pm there's an LED dragon dance at the Supertree Grove lawn. Time your visit for it.
More free things to do with kids →Six themed zones of glowing Sanrio lanterns with Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi and friends, plus a Kuromi carnival with games and a mini train.
Tip: The garden is free, but the Kuromi carnival games and mini train are $10 each. Set a budget before the kids spot them.
More free things to do with kids →Gardens by the Bay's first Ancient Egypt-themed floral display, starring the Egyptian blue lotus, sphinxes and temple settings.
Tip: Air-conditioned, so it's a good backup if the weather turns.
More indoor & rain-proof ideas →The Supertrees' nightly light-and-music show, plus Borealis, a northern-lights style show on weekends.
Tip: Pair it with the lanterns: catch Rhapsody at 8.45pm, then the northern-lights show right after.
More free things to do with kids →Free family movie screenings under the stars. Bring a mat and a picnic.
Tip: No booking needed. Bring a picnic mat and dinner and make an evening of it.
More free things to do with kids →Free storytelling sessions for young kids. This month's theme is "Shine Bright".
Tip: Short and sweet. Good for toddlers who can't sit through a whole show.
More free things to do with kids →A self-guided family discovery trail and puzzle at every SAFRA club, open to members and non-members.
Tip: The big event days with the flight simulator are over, but the self-guided puzzle still runs. Solve it to win a small prize.
More free things to do with kids →Random Pokémon merch with every dish at Sushiro.
Tip: Random Pokémon merch with every dish. Yes, I filmed this one.
More family food deals →A supersized floral playground by artists Graphic Rewilding, with swings, flower ping-pong tables, mini-golf and a café.
Tip: Giant blooms, a swing, mini-golf and a café. Very photogenic, so charge your phone.
More indoor & rain-proof ideas →Seven themed rooms of Formula 1 history, with championship cars like the 2011 Red Bull RB7 and racing simulators.
Tip: There are no toilets inside, so go before you enter. Buying on the day costs $2 more per ticket.
More indoor & rain-proof ideas →Halloween fun that isn't scary: character trick-or-treating at Universal Studios, a neon underwater world at the Oceanarium and a treasure hunt at Adventure Cove.
Tip: Character trick-or-treating at Universal and a neon underwater world at the Oceanarium. Kid-friendly, not scary.
More in the South →Giant lanterns across Chinatown, with a street bazaar for mooncakes and festive snacks, plus stage performances.
Tip: Street bazaar with mooncakes and snacks, plus stage shows. Go hungry.
More free things to do with kids →Try padel for free on custom courts set against the Supertrees. No experience needed.
Tip: No experience needed. A fun way to try a new sport as a family, with the Supertrees as backdrop.
More free things to do with kids →Ride in one of 18 cabins themed after starter Pokémon from all nine regions.
Tip: 18 themed cabins, so see if the kids can spot their favourite starter. SAFRA members and 11B holders get 25% off round-trip SkyPass till 31 Mar 2027.
More in the South →Colourful interactive play rooms and photo spots for all ages. A visit takes about 45 minutes.
Tip: Takes about 45 minutes. Pair it with a beach walk.
More indoor & rain-proof ideas →A Singapore Flyer ride with the 75-minute Time Capsule experience included before boarding.
Tip: The 75-minute Time Capsule show is included before the ride, so budget extra time.
More indoor & rain-proof ideas →A 60-minute behind-the-scenes tour about sharks and ocean predators, including feeding sessions.
Tip: A 60-minute behind-the-scenes look at shark feeding. A splurge, but memorable.
More indoor & rain-proof ideas →The former home of the Sultanate of Singapore, with exhibits on Malay history and culture.
Tip: Free for locals. Grab lunch around Kampong Glam after.
More free things to do with kids →Giant pop-art sculptures by Philip Colbert, including an 8-metre ice-cream and inflatable sea creatures.
Tip: Go late afternoon for softer light and cooler sand.
More free things to do with kids →A book buggy of free pre-loved reads to enjoy on the sand.
Tip: Grab a book and sit by the waves. Easy wind-down after beach play.
More free things to do with kids →An amazing-race style puzzle trail through Chinatown's history, heritage and hawker culture.
Tip: Works best with kids who can read clues. Go early before the heat.
More SG Culture Pass picks →Wax figures, Marvel 4D and Images of Singapore, a journey through Singapore's history with a boat ride.
🏷️ Lower during sales. Online from $29 when booked in advance
Tip: Culture Pass credits cover the Images of Singapore experience, the Singapore history journey inside Madame Tussauds. Plan 2–3 hours.
More SG Culture Pass picks →A river cruise past the Merlion, Marina Bay Sands and the Esplanade, with hop-on hop-off at 7 jetties.
Tip: Good for tired little legs. Sit back and spot the Merlion and MBS from the water.
More SG Culture Pass picks →A 90-minute all-you-can-eat buffet with six pizza flavours, pasta, sides, soft drinks and ice cream.
Tip: Thursday or Friday is cheapest. Prices at Bedok, Wisteria and Buangkok are nett and slightly higher.
More family food deals →A free kid's bento with every two paying adults on à la carte orders.
Tip: Weekdays only. Book ahead through Tajimaya's reservation page.
More kids-eat-free deals →A free kid's meal with every two paying adults.
Tip: Lunch only on weekdays. Easy stop before heading into Sentosa.
More kids-eat-free deals →One child eats free for every two paying adults at the Taiwanese buffet.
Tip: Walk-ins don't get the deal, so book first. Buffet includes free-flow xiao long bao.
More kids-eat-free deals →A free kid's meal with every main course at this farm-to-table French restaurant.
Tip: Pair it with a walk around HortPark's gardens before or after.
More kids-eat-free deals →Free food-themed activities, including smoothie bikes where kids pedal to blend their own fruit juice.
Tip: Kids pedal a bike-powered blender for their own fruit juice. Check the ingredient list if your child has allergies.
More family food deals →New kid-friendly finds every week.
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