Things to do with your kids while on holiday in Singapore

Singapore is a family friendly island and has many great activities to appeal to children of all ages. Here's a list of things to do with your kids while holidaying in Singapore. 

| Have fun at an outdoor playground |  

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1. Jacob Ballas Children's Garden 

This is Asia's first garden dedicated to children where kids get to interact with interactive displays to learn more about nature. Apart from the plants to look at, there are a few sandpits with outdoor playground facilities such as see-saws and slides for kids to have a whale of a time with.

Opening hours: 8am - 7pm

Admission: Free

Address: 481 Bukit Timah Road, S(259769)

2. Children's Garden at Gardens by the Bay

This outdoor playground is set in a lush natural setting filled with both dry and wet play features for kids of all ages. The different zones include a toddler play zone for kids age 1 - 5 years old, rainforest tree houses for kids 6 - 12 years old and a water play area for kids 6 - 12 years old. Get your kids to bring along their swimwear as they are bound to have a splashing good time under Singapore's tropical weather. 

Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 10am - 7pm 

Weekends & Public Holiday: 9am - 9pm , (Closed on Mondays)

Admission: Free

Address: Gardens by the bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, S(018953)

3. West Coast Park playground

Known to be the play centre of the west, this playground is made up of 8 play sets and obstacle courses and thus provides lots of fun and excitement for both children and parents.

Opening hours: 24 hours

Admission: Free

Address: West Coast Park

4. Pasir Ris Park playground

Another gigantic playground but situated in the east. Charming and tranquil, this is great place for families to have a fun day out.

Opening hours: 24 hours

Admission: Free

Address: Pasir Ris Park

5. Punggol Waterway Playground

Situated along the Punggol Waterway, this wet playground will allow your kids to play with the jets and sprinklers as you exercise alongside in the adult exercise area. And when your kid is bored of the wet area, bring him or her down to the huge sandpit below to have some fun building sandcastles.

Opening hours: 24 hours

Admission: Free

Address: Punggol Waterway Park, Sentul Crescent Road, S(822313)

| Play in an indoor playground |

6. Polliwogs

Let the Polliwogs mascots entertain your kids as they enjoy a fun day out at this indoor playground which not only has many slides but contains special equipment such as a bouncey castle and air blasters.

Opening hours:

Sun - Thur: 10.30am - 8.30pm

Fri - Sat: 10am - 9pm

Admission: $20 for children aged 2 to 12 years for unlimited playtime.

Address: Suntec City, #02-724

7. Pororo Park

Meet Pororo & his friends at the first pororo-themed playland in Southeast Asia!

Opening hours:

Sun - Thur: 10.30am - 8pm

Fri - Sat: 10.30am - 9pm

Admission: $33.50 for non members, children aged 2 to 12 years for 2 hours of play time.

Address: Marina Square #02-29 S(039594)

8. Amazonia

A fun-filled family entertainment complex with facilities such as 3D Glow Golf, jungle play gym and a glow in the dark spaceball room.

Opening hours:

Mon - Sun : 10am - 9.30pm

Admission: $33 per child 

Address: Great World City Mall, #03-08, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, S(237994)

|Have some water fun |

9. Adventure Cove Waterpark
Save at least one full day for lots of family fun at this waterpark in Sentosa. Get an adrenaline high as you rush down the slides with your love ones or simply take it slow on a water tube and slowly meander through the adventure river. There will be bound to lots of laughter and fun at this family friendly waterpark.

Opening hours:

Daily: 10am - 6pm

Admission: Adult: $36, Child: $26

Address: Adventure Cover Waterpark S(098269)

10. Wild Wild Wet

This waterpark is the largest in the country and is known to promise a day of thrills and spills for the entire family.

Opening hours:

Daily: Mon - Fri: 1 - 7pm,  Sat, Sun, School & Public Holidays: 10am - 7pm

Admission: Adult: $20, Child: $14

Address: 1 Pasir Ris Close, S(519599)

| Interact with animals |

11. Singapore Zoological Gardens

This zoo has more than 2800 animals on exhibit and with tram rides, trails and viewing platforms, there will never be a dull moment at this place.

Opening hours:

Daily: 8.30am - 6pm

Admission: Adult: $33, Child: $22 (Buy online and save up to 25%!)

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, S(729826)

12. River Safari

This is a river-themed zoo which features fresh water attractions and river boat rides as its main highlights. The famous pair of pandas, Kai Kai and Jia Jia also live here!

Opening hours:

Daily: 10am - 7pm

Admission: Adult: $30, Child: $20 (Buy online and save up to 25%!)

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, S(729826)

13. Sea Aquarium

This aquarium is home to more than 100,00 marine animals and of over 800 species, across 49 different habitats. Be amaze at the number of sea creature that tower of you in this gigantic aquarium.

Opening hours:

Daily: 10am - 7pm

Admission: Adult: $32, Child: $22 

Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, S(098269)

| Other things to do |

14. Universal Studios Singapore

Visit this theme park to experience cutting-edge rides, shows and attractions. A theme park with various rides for all members of the family. 

Opening hours:

Daily: 10am onwards (For closing times, please look here)

Admission: Adult: $74, Child: $54 

Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, S(098269)

15. Kids STOP

This edutainment centre in Singapore aims to engage children from pre-school to lower elementary school levels to science in their formative years. The exhibits aim to foster parent-child bonding through hands-on activities and programmes. 

Opening hours:

Daily: 9.30am - 1.30pm, 2 - 6pm

Admission: Adult: $23, Child: $13 (Weekend pricing), Adults: $20, Child: $10 (Weekday pricing)

Address: 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, S(609433)