With the school holidays coming right up, are you running out of ideas on how to spend meaningful time with your children? Not planning to travel overseas? No problem! There are new attractions and exciting kid-friendly activities in Singapore that await you.
Get ready for some fun-filled family bonding time without any passport!
10 exciting holiday activities to do with kids without needing a passport
1. Check out Singapore’s newest attraction, Bird Paradise
An upgraded version of the Jurong Bird Park, the new Bird Paradise in Mandai Singapore is now home to 8 huge walkthrough aviaries and more! Expect to see over 100 species of birds from all over the world, with living spaces that are like their natural habitats. Get up close with them at the Lory Loft feeding session – colourful lorikeets and parrots await!
2. Beat the heat at Aqua Adventure at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir
Get ready to climb, slide and splash through challenging fun at the recently opened Aqua Adventure! With water obstacle courses, rope climbs and thrilling slides, be prepared to get adrenaline-pumping! Do note that the minimum height requirement for kids to enter is 1.25m.
3. Swim and play at Kidz Amaze @ SAFRA Toa Payoh, SAFRA Jurong & Splash @ SAFRA Punggol
Planning to take babies and toddlers for a splashing good time? Visit Kidz Amaze at the 3 SAFRA clubs and enjoy water play that’s made for younger children. There’s FREE admission for some of the young ones, at respective SAFRA outlets, so do check their website.
4. Watch family-friendly live performances
Is your kid a fan of the 13th Storey Treehouse series? Love classic titles like Eric Carle and Julia Donaldson’s books and want to see their favourite storybook characters on stage? Catch engaging live performances and see you little ones lit up and recite familiar lines too.
5. Head outdoors for FREE trails, water playground, marine life exploration and more!
Besides being close to nature and letting our kids’ eyes rest to manage myopia, there’s plenty of fun in the great outdoors for families. Have you gone on a trail at HortPark and checked out their gardens? How about exploring biology to discover more about sea creatures, insects and plants. Find out where to take your kids for some exciting outdoor activities!
6. Build a snowman at Snow City Singapore
No plans for a winter holiday? You can still get into a snowball fight and zoom down a snow tube on their 3-storey high and 60-metres long snow slope! There are also fringe activities at various times of the year such as Christmas, so book your tickets to Snow City this holiday!
7. Navigate slopes at Skyline Luge in Sentosa
We took Gideon on Skyline Luge and he had a fabulous time! No wonder it’s Sentosa’s top attraction. Expect thrills and exhilaration on this gravity-led down slope rides! On the return trip, taking the skyride might be a tad daunting for those afraid of heights. But the breathtaking view of Sentosa island and the canopy are simply mesmerising! Definitely recommend taking your kids – children must be at least 6 years old and 110cm tall to ride the Luge alone, so kids that don’t meet this requirement will need to ride the Luge in tandem with an adult.
8. Explore whimsical-themed playgrounds in HDB estates of Singapore
Did you know we have an Alice in Wonderland-inspired outdoor playground in Singapore? Located at Dawson Vista estate (address: 78A Strathmore Ave), this elevated play experience takes imagination to the next level as kids soak in fun with the Cheshire Cat, Magic Doors and more! Those living at Clementi Quest are in for candylicious experience at the Hansel and Gretel Candyland Playground (address: 445 Clementi Ave 3)! With a candy house to visit and bridges to climb, time to get on a kid-venture! If you’ve got a dino lover, take your child to see the huge T-rex that lives among HDB flats (address: 27 Toa Payoh East, Singapore 310027). While there aren’t extra fun structures which you can find at most playgrounds, how often do you get to play amongst dinosaurs? Definitely doesn’t feel like a regular day in Singapore.
9. Visit Children’s Museum Singapore
Previously known as the Singapore Philatelic Museum, the rebranded Children’s Museum Singapore is a charity organisation which has lined up kids-appropriate activities like mission trails, storytelling, scavenger hunts and more! There are permanent exhibitions like A Voyage Back In Time and special exhibitions which changes from time to time. Admission is free for Singapore Citizens and PRs.
10. Learn life-savings skill at the Fire Station Open House
Fire safety is not just about knowing the fire engine/ambulance hotline 995 or 1777. Curious kids learn through observation, so here’s your chance to witness how real firemen tackle fires and the do’s and don’ts in the face of a fire. Get to see Emergency Vehicles up close and snap some photos while you and your family are on it! Do book ahead to register for the SCDF guided tour during the fire station open house, happening at various fire stations in Singapore.
6 home activity ideas to create memories with your kids this school holiday!
Staying at home need not be dubbed as a boring affair. Afterall, being out and about every weekend can be a tiring for parents too. How about getting creative with indoor activities with kids? You’d be surprised with how children interpret and take imagination to different levels too!
1. Indoor Camping
Just like our childhood days, blankets and pillows come in handy for this indoor camping idea. Include your kids’ cooking toys and get ready to play pretend roasting marshmallows and hiding from wild boars at night!
2. Cooking Day
Hands-on activities like cooking are also ways to introduce life skills to kids. Set aside a day in the kitchen to cook or bake your kids’ favourite food together! You might take more time and have to handle more mess, but the sweet bonding of working on a dish together would be an unforgettable one!
3. Movie Marathon
If you’re cool with chillaxing and catching different movies at home, time to line up several children-appropriate movies and shows to enjoy together! Grab some snacks, hide under the blanket and relax!
4. Home Dance Party
Unsure what to do with active kids? Turn on the music and get grooving as they expend their energy! Invite some friends over for a playdate and get that dance party started.
5. Reading Retreat
Some quiet, independent activities can be a good way to unwind especially after a busy day or week. Set aside some time to embark on a reading retreat. Toddlers can sit on your laps, while the older kids can huddle on the sofa too.
6. Board Game Olympics
One of the best indoor family bonding activities is playing board games! Depending on your kids’ ages, pick games that everyone can join in. If your kids are too young, they can pair up with an older sibling or a parent. Some popular family board games include Snakes and Ladders, Twister, Cluedo, Monopoly, Scrabble, Boggle, Zingo, Connect Four, Battleship and Jenga!
If you’re pregnant and find it challenging to come up with activities to do with your older kids, fret not! Here’s a list of easy and fun things to do even if you’re preggers!
Time to plan play time into your calendars and be a fun parent this school holiday!
