Family activities this weekend Singapore

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National Day Celebrations 2026

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Celebrate Singapore’s 61st birthday at the National Museum! Bring the whole family to the National Day Open House 2026 on 9 August, featuring engaging activities for all ages and a live telecast of the National Day Parade.

The event is scheduled for 9 August 2026, with related programmes running from 1st August to 12 August.

SG Science Fest

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SG Science Fest anchors the long weekend (8 to 10 August) with a massive line-up of free National Day activities right at Science Centre Singapore. For Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, festival admission is entirely complimentary, making this the definitive choice for anyone tracking down premium, free National Day itineraries.

Harmony in Bloom 2026

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Join us for a vibrant celebration of Singapore’s 61st National Day, hosted by People’s Association Moulmein-Cairnhill (MoCa) in partnership with the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Enjoy a community picnic, captivating performances, and fun activities!

Symphony in the Gardens 2026

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Enjoy a refreshing evening of classical music live in the open air and greenery of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra conducted by our new Associate Conductor Nathanaël Iselin. Bring your friends, family and pets to hear delightful selections from Bizet’s Carmen, Debussy’s Petite Suite and more - we’ll make sure the bugs behave with Singaporean composer Kam Kee Yong’s Fantasia of Insects!

National Day Concert 2026

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Hosted by Mediacorp RIA 897’s Fadli Kamsani, Mediacorp 987’s Germaine Tan and multi-hyphenated artiste Saravanan Ayyavoo, NDC 2026 brings you some of Singapore’s most beloved names and exciting emerging talents in one unforgettable concert experience.

Chingay: Road to UNESCO

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Chingay is a street parade that showcases the multiculturalism, traditions and artistic expressions of communities in both Singapore and Malaysia. In recognition of its cultural significance, both countries have jointly submitted a nomination for Chingay for inclusion on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.

This nomination marks a significant milestone in preserving and promoting Chingay as a living heritage. Beyond international recognition, this milestone is expected to energise interest among younger practitioners, ensuring that Chingay continues to thrive as a vital part of Singapore's cultural landscape for generations to come.

To bring this rich heritage to life, step into the colourful world of Chingay Parade at the giant Chingay storybook pop-up exhibition, brought to you by the People's Association. Through an engaging and interactive experience, visitors can explore the origins and traditions of Singapore's iconic Chingay Parade whilst discovering the stories of creativity, community and multicultural celebration that have shaped it. Suitable for all ages, the exhibition is presented in English.

Formula 1® Exhibition Singapore

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For the first time, Asia welcomes the award-winning Formula 1® Exhibition, arriving at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore for a limited season – an immersive, seven-room journey into the world’s fastest sport.

Daily Guided Tours at Peranakan Museum

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Tours are conducted by volunteer docents, and last about 45-60 minutes. You may register for the public guided tour at the Visitor Services counter. Each guided tour can accommodate up to 15 visitors. Registration for guided tours is only available on the tour day itself, on a first come first served basis.

Play Inclusive

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Play Inclusive is a meaningful celebration of inclusive play, where individuals of all abilities come together through sport to connect, compete, and grow. The event brings together persons with intellectual disabilities and special needs, students from mainstream and SPED schools, youth, corporate volunteers, and educators. Through shared sporting experiences, participants build friendships, foster empathy, and cultivate acceptance.

Hello Singapore with Sanrio characters

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Marina Square celebrates Singapore's Birthday with a charming Sanrio characters experience and exclusive collectibles. Discover Singapore-inspired photo spots, redeem exclusive collectibles and create memorable moments with your favourite Sanrio characters this National Day!

Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy

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Disney Garden of Wonder returns to Floral Fantasy for a second magical season, featuring all-new horticultural displays of beloved characters – including familiar faces from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” and Disney’s “FROZEN” making their floral debut in Singapore. Wander through floral scenes that bring to life fan-favourite Disney and Pixar stories: from a dreamy tableau inspired by the Hundred Acre Wood to Mickey Mouse & Friends playfully “going local” in Singapore.

Catch the Fireworks at the NDP Rehearsal

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Fireworks, cheers and Singapore pride! SG NDP 2026 returns to the National Stadium as Singapore celebrates 61 years of nationhood.

Bigger and Wilder Rainforest Wild Adventure

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Experience Asia's first adventure-based wildlife park, now bigger and bolder with an all-new zone and thrilling Adventure+ activities included in your admission!

Glide through the canopy or swing high into the sky, taking in heart-racing views while spotting animals beneath you. Don't miss Rainforest Wild Adventure's exclusive Okapi and Diana Monkey, now in Singapore for the first time, and many more alongside your adventure!

ONE Ocean: Every Action Ripples

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Embark on a multi-sensory journey into the depth of the Ocean through immersive 360° spatial projection, free-roaming VR adventure and hands-on wow moments at every turn.

Sci-Fi Pop-Up Library

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Step into a universe of Sci-Fi adventures at National Library Board’s first exhibition-based pop-up library! The exhibition, curated with support from science fiction and fantasy heritage organisation The Imaginariad, features artwork inspired by books in the collection, spanning sub-genres such as space opera, dystopian worlds and cyberpunk.

From Star Wars to local Sci-Fi collection, check out over 4,000 books, graphic novels, comics and paraphernalia under one roof at Sci-Fi Pop-Up Library (#04-K3). Experience the fun of creating your own sci-fi stories with the interactive generative AI station!

Orchid Extravaganza

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This year, Orchid Extravaganza spotlights the rich heritage and diversity across eight regions of Indonesia. Featuring more than 7,000 orchids, including native species and varieties, it is presented in partnership with the Ministry of Creative Economy of Indonesia and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore.

Indian Heritage Centre Children's Season 2026

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From 16 May to 27 July, the Children's Season returns to IHC with the launch of an interactive children playscape, free activities, giveaways, and ticketed workshops! Join us as the celebrations kickstart on the 16th and 17th of May with the Children's Season Open House!

Pressed in Pixels - Digitalising the Singapore Herbarium

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The Singapore Herbarium is a specialised research facility which safeguards an extensive preserved collection of plants and fungi. The Singapore Botanic Gardens has launched its most ambitious digitalisation project to date, aiming to create an online database of approximately 800,000 herbarium specimens by 2027. This initiative coincides with 2025 being the 150th anniversary of the Singapore Herbarium and the 10th anniversary of the Gardens' UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.

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The Wonderfall

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A mesmerising spectacle inspired by nature.

Behold an iconic landmark built with nature-inspired design and digital wizardry in the departure hall of the new Terminal 2. This digital waterfall cascades among lush green walls to create a mesmerizing, calming spectacle.

Within The Wonderfall lies a melodic surprise – Rhythms of Nature, an abstract ballet of human design and Mother Nature's harmonious dance. Guided by an original composition from neo-classical pianist-composer, Jean-Michel Blais, experience a symphonic masterpiece where design and nature awaits.

Kids Village

Welcome to Kids Village! — a joyful members' club thoughtfully created for little ones to learn, play, explore, and grow through happiness

The space has been thoughtfully created where children can learn, play, explore, and create happy memories through our workshops, indoor/outdoor play experiences, and family-friendly activities.

Workshop Guests / Non-Members
• For families joining us for workshops on a non-membership basis, please kindly note that access is limited strictly to the workshop session only.
• As the indoor playground and Kids Village facilities are exclusive membership benefits, non-members will need to leave the premises after the workshop conclude.

Link to Register for a Kids Village Membership: https://forms.gle/7QiHkApjjhbMJUnu8

Adventures around the world await at PLQ Parkside

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Environmental challenges are happening all around the world! That’s why Ranger Buddies Al & Min have set up a special outpost at PLQ Parkside. Together with Paya Lebar Quarter, they're inviting you to join eight missions over two years, each taking you to a new part of the world to tackle real-world challenges. Some missions have already concluded – and more await!

Ranger Buddy, you've investigated floods in the Himalayas, fought illegal wildlife trade in the savannas of South Africa, got to the bottom of threats that corals in the Great Barrier Reef are facing, and brought the Christmas spirit back to the Amazon Rainforest.

Botero: Heart of Volume

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Botero: Heart of Volume is a gallery exhibition dedicated to the distinctive artistic language of Fernando Botero. Featuring a curated selection of original works and sculptures, the exhibition explores the artist’s lifelong fascination with volume, not as exaggeration, but as a means of expressing emotion, dignity, and presence.

Exploria

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Welcome to Exploria - one of Southeast Aisa' largest indoor, nature-themed multimedia attractions.

Northern Lights amidst our Supertrees

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Get to experience the Northern Lights in Singapore with Borealis, an immersive light and sound installation at Gardens by the Bay's Supertree Grove!

Curiosity Cove

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Discover Singapore's largest indoor nature-inspired playscape for kids 12 and under!

Through interactive and educational play, children explore how animals live, adapt and thrive in the wild across four immersive zones filled with wonder and discovery.

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Dopamine Land Singapore

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Dopamine Land is a multisensory experience that combines media, technology and play in one place. This interactive museum wants everyone to embrace their inner child and explore all the colorful installations. Take a break from your everyday life, have some fun and boost your happy emotions!

Step into Play - Children's Spaces

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Celebrate friendships new and old as artists and kindred spirits come together for a time of collaboration, reflection and revelry.

A Whale of a Tale - A Playground for All

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A Whale of a Tale, a Magical Bridge Design is the first intergenerational playground at a museum in Singapore. Located near the Front Lawn of the National Museum of Singapore, the playground reimagines the iconic blue whale skeleton once displayed at the museum from the early 1900s to the 1970s, when a selection of its zoological collection was still showcased in its spaces.

DINOSAURS | EXTINCTIONS | US

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This bold new exhibition at Science Centre explores prehistoric giants and mass extinctions, featuring the awe-inspiring Patagotitan mayorum, a true titan of the dinosaur world.

Dino Playground at Causeway Point

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Enchant your little ones, and engage them with high-energy and imaginative play at the wet playground filled with slides, spring riders, trampolines, and more! Kids will bound to have a Dino-mite experience at this prehistoric adventureland.

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Titanic: An Immersive Voyage

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Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to experience Titanic, the most luxurious ship to ever set sail. Featuring numerous artifacts, dramatic room recreations, never-before-seen 3D views, video animations, and cutting-edge technology, Titanic: An Immersive Voyage – Through the Eyes of the Passengers tells the story of the RMS Titanic like never before.

Witness the ship's construction, walk her glorious halls, come face-to-face with the Iceberg, and experience its dramatic final moments in our immersive galleries.

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Cloud Forest featuring Jurassic World: The Experience

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Opening 29 May 2025, Jurassic World: The Experience debuts within the mist-shrouded Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay. Presented by NEON and Universal Live Entertainment, this immersive event brings to life the cinematic wonder of the Jurassic World film franchise through life-sized animatronic dinosaurs nestled within the iconic cooled conservatory. Surrounded by lush greenery and misty waterfalls, get ready to be transported hundreds of millions of years back in time to an era when dinosaurs ruled the Earth.

Brand New Triple Lane Slide at Revamped Sengkang Swimming Complex

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Come experience our most exciting upgrade yet! The complex now features a brand-new triple-lane slide, perfect for high-speed racing fun with friends and family. We've also added vibrant spiral tube slides, offering enclosed twists and turns for an exhilarating ride. For those who love a big splash, don't miss our upgraded giant splash funnel - a thrilling drop that promises to be the highlight of your visit.

Keppel Centre for Art Education

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A vibrant and dynamic space, the Keppel Centre for Art Education invites young learners to be inspired by the art of Singapore and Southeast Asia.

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Play Feast Repeat

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Playtime and free treats!

Children under 12 years old can dine for free at the participating restaurants!

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Minionland

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Step into the world of Illumination's Despicable Me and share a fun-filled day of laughs and mischief with your favourite characters.

PropNex Family Zone and Active Garden

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The perfect playground for the young and young at heart, the Family Zone was developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Social and Family Development, Community Chest and PropNex. Together with the Active Garden, which was built with support from the Tote Board, it is the latest outdoor social hub, where there's something for everyone.

Revamped Jacob Ballas Children's Garden!

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The Waterplay at Jacob Ballas Children's Garden has reopened with an expanded space, as well as enhanced features and amenities for families to enjoy. Now spanning approximately 500 square metres – more than triple its previous size – the refreshed Waterplay offers children a fun, immersive way to connect with nature and learn about important environmental processes through play.

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