Family activities this weekend Singapore

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Forest of Wonders Balloon Festival

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The much-anticipated annual Balloon Festival is back this March school holidays! Embark on a whimsical escape into an enchanted balloon fantasy, where balloons bloom into fruits, fairies flutter through the air, and imagination takes center stage.

Step into the “Forest of Wonders”, an immersive balloon experience that brings fantasy to life through larger-than-life balloon artistry. More than just a visual spectacle, the magical balloon installation sparks joy, wonder, and childlike imagination.

Armenian Street Party: Peranakan Stars

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Get ready for a weekend of star power at the Armenian Street Party as beloved Peranakan culture takes centre stage in a showcase of art, fashion, exciting performances, culinary delights, and more.

Armenian Street Party: Peranakan Stars is presented in partnership with the Peranakan Association Singapore, the Arab Network @ Singapore, the Peranakan Indian (Chitty Melaka) Association Singapore, and Mediacorp Pte Ltd.

Ocean Kids Festival

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Explore marine habitats, uncover ocean facts, and level up your visit with Little Ocean Experts sign-up sessions, the Animal Spotlights programmes, craft workshops, music, and storytelling.

On selected days, the Research & Learning Centre comes alive with stories and crafts—celebrating little ones and big imaginations. Sign up and join the fun.

Splash Wonder Water Park

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Dive into the fun at Splash Wonder Water Park, a brand-new pop-up adventure at Palawan Green! Serving as an exciting prelude to K!DZ Pop Con Asia, the park features inflatable castles, splash pools, and obstacle courses, plus special appearances by the globally loved Pinkfong and Baby Shark.

On select dates, little ones can enjoy exclusive meet-and-greets, sing-alongs, and photo ops with their favorite characters. It’s the ultimate water wonderland designed for family bonding and high-energy play.

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.

Easter Eggs-travaganza

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Singapore’s Largest Easter Celebration is back at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve!

Bird Paradise’s signature Easter Eggs-travaganza is back bigger and better — and this year, eggs-citing activities have hatched across the Mandai Wildlife Reserve!

From 14 March to 12 April 2026, be greeted by Singapore’s largest Hot-Egg Balloon at the Mandai Wildlife WEST Lawn — which doubles up as a Gachapon machine filled with prizes worth up to $200,000 to be won — including stays at Mandai Rainforest Treehouse, Colugo Camp and others including GoPro HERO cameras, HONOR phones, Cadbury treats and more!

Exploria

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

Insects: Microsculptures Magnified

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Explore the hidden beauty of insects, magnified into captivating works of art that uncover intricate details, complex forms and surprising worlds up close.

Curated by ArtScience Museum in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History and enriched by scientific research from Singapore, Insects: Microsculptures Magnified brings global perspectives into dialogue with local discovery.

Battle for Singapore 2026

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Battle for Singapore 2026 commemorates the 84th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore. NHB and Museum Roundtable (MR) members have partnered academics, heritage enthusiasts, and interest groups for a series of public events to remember Singapore's experiences during World War II (WWII). The events will include guided tours, talks, and exhibitions, which will highlight both familiar and lesser-known stories and places of Singapore during WWII.

Battle for Singapore 2026 encourages participants to explore and engage with Singapore's wartime past; to hear the testimonies of veterans, ask new questions about Singapore's survival and resilience, and find deeper appreciation of the significance of this period in our history. All programmes wll be held between 21 February to 8 March 2026.

Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie

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A global first and exclusive to the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), this landmark collaboration between ACM, CHAGEE, and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) offers a multi-sensory journey across six curated zones that explores the rich social significance of tea across Asia through art installations and interactive experiences that engage the senses of sight, scent, sound, touch, taste, and thought. The contemporary showcase reveals how tea drinking reflects the rhythms of human life, turning a simple cup into a moment of mindfulness that spans cultures and time.

Sakura

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Sakura returns for its 11th edition with the rich heritage of Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture, where the spirit of samurai and geisha, and generations-old crafts continue to endure today. Appearances by kawaii Sanrio characters Hello Kitty, My Melody and more add to the charm.

Held in partnership with the Embassy of Japan in Singapore, this year’s Sakura is set against a lush backdrop of over 30 varieties of cherry, peach and plum blossoms in soft pinks, whites and deep pink hues surrounding landscapes inspired by Ishikawa’s historic districts. Wander through streets reminiscent of a geisha quarter, where wooden chaya buildings with lattice-covered façades line the way. The journey then leads to a recreation of an Edo-era samurai residence modelled after the Nomura family estate, once home to a prominent samurai family in Kanazawa. Within its walls, traditional crafts from Ishikawa — including lacquerware, gold leaf, dyed kimono textiles and other regional arts — are thoughtfully displayed.

Anime Garden

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Anime Garden returns in full bloom this March!

Step into a weekend where anime, music and cosplay come together. On 21 & 22 March 2026, the Gardens transform into a gathering place for fans to connect and celebrate the energy and colour of Japanese pop culture. Meet iconic celebrity cosplayers. Enjoy dynamic stage performances by regional talents. Explore a vibrant marketplace filled with exclusive merchandise, collectibles and irresistible bites.

SSO Music In The Meadow

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Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Singapore and the Americas where Venezuelan conductor Rodolfo Barráez hails from, in this free, open-air concert at Gardens by the Bay.

Free pre-show activities, featuring SSO's ever-popular Instrument Petting Zoo, will take place from 4.00pm to 4.45pm and 5.00pm to 5.45pm.

March Holiday Fun!

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pend the March school holidays at Gardens by the Bay. Choose from a range of family-friendly activities designed for curious minds.

Gemilang Kampong Gelam 2026

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Something special is happening in Kampong Gelam!

A precinct known for its heritage, community and vibrant street life comes alive with immersive cultural experiences for this year Ramadan Bazaar, mouthwatering food and a warm atmosphere for everyone.

Tradition in Motion: Singapore's Lion Dance Heritage

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Tradition in Motion: Singapore's Lion Dance Heritage traces the history and the evolution of lion dance in Singapore, from the earliest recorded performance locally to the state of the lion dance scene today.

Featuring over 50 artefacts, photographs, posters and figurines, the exhibition also showcases the diversity, the innovations and the achievements of our local lion dance troupes.

Tradition in Motion celebrates how this centuries-old traditional art form has continued to move with the times and how it has since evolved into a thriving intangible cultural heritage beloved by all Singaporeans.

Gallop into POP-SPERITY

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This Chinese New Year, your favourite POP MART characters are coming together for a spectacular family reunion at Resorts World Sentosa.

Explore the resort and spot Twinkle Twinkle, LABUBU from THE MONSTERS, SKULLPANDA, and more at their GOLDEN GALLOP-inspired photo spots. And as evening falls, watch them light up the night with a gentle glow of prosperity.

Collect your POP MART Passport and collect 10 or more stamps along the way. Redeem them for an exclusive GALLOP INTO POP-SPERITY sticker sheet set.

Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA - Singapore

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Cirque du Soleil presents KOOZA, a high-energy spectacle that is an invitation to witness human capability pushed to its limits. Follow The Innocent on a journey into a bizarre and colorful world led by an enigmatic Trickster, where every moment balances between laughter and awe.

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T5 In the Making Exhibition

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T5 In the Making is an immersive exhibition that unveils Singapore's next chapter in air travel. Discover the magic behind building the airport for our future. Explore innovative ideas, imagine bold possibilities, and be part of a journey where dreams take flight and become our reality.

Book a timeslot to visit the exhibition.

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!

Play + Make @ Children's Museum Singapore

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A celebration of Singapore's food heritage through play and creativity

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!

The Albatross File: Singapore's Separation Declassified

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SG60 Capstone Event, open to the public from 8 Dec 2025.

The end of a merger – and the start of a nation.

Based on the forthcoming book The Albatross FIle: Inside Separation and supplemented by newly declassified materials from the National Archives, deepen your understanding of our separation story in this introspective and immersive exhibition.

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.

MY LITTLE PONY - Petals of Friendship at Floral Fantasy

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Step into a world of colour and magic as Hasbro's MY LITTLE PONY brand comes to Gardens by the Bay's Floral Fantasy in the exclusive Petals of Friendship showcase beginning December 11.

Mission SG: Operation Broken Oath

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Become agents of the National Intelligence Unit in a thrilling national security mission at Singapore Discovery Centre.

'Feel Your Way Through The Gallery' Trail

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Just like Riley in Disney and Pixar's Inside Out and Inside Out 2, we all feel joy, sadness, anger, fear and anxiety. On this self-guided trail, explore artworks and reflect on the emotion you connect with most – and discover how art shapes what we feel.

Disney On Ice presents Magic In The Stars

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Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice-where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, and today’s favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana. Create new memories with Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon and Asha from Wish, and become enchanted by Tiana, Rapunzel, and The Disney Princesses. Celebrate the unforgettable adventures of Disney and Pixar brought to life in new ways at Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars.

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.

The Art and Design of Asian Games

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Games are among humanity's oldest shared experiences – a source of joy, challenge, and connection for thousands of years. In Asia, they have developed in remarkably diverse ways, from the lively, fast-paced rhythms of mahjong and congkak to the contemplative strategy of go and chess. They have entertained and educated, reflected power and status, and acted as metaphors for life.

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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Learning Gallery

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Spark Curiosity. Rekindle Wonder. Explore contemporary art with the uninhibited spirit of a child and rediscover the joy of learning.

Star Wars Pop-Up Library

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Inspired by the legendary Jedi Archives, Singapore's first-ever Star Wars Pop-Up Library houses a collection of Star Wars physical and digital books, catering to readers of all ages, from young Padawans to Jedi Masters.

Experience the newly piloted automated book retrieval and return system, featuring a robotic arm that retrieves and returns books through a touch-screen kiosk.

Engage with Star Wars-themed interactive activities including a personality quiz to discover which Jedi you are most like, and a trivia challenge that puts your Star Wars knowledge to the test.

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.

Singapore Odyssea [Opening 8 Aug 2025]

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Embark on a time-travelling voyage through Singapore's 700-year history at Singapore Odyssea, the National Museum of Singapore's new signature experience housed within the iconic Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda.

As the museum's SG60 gift to the nation, Singapore Odyssea invites visitors into a spellbinding multimedia showcase that blends light, art and interactive storytelling elements for a deeply immersive experience. Pick up an RFID wristband to activate your personal magical companion inspired by Singapore native wildlife, and let it guide you through stunning visuals inspired by our changing seascape, animated dioramas of key moments in history, and encounters with legendary creatures from our local myths on this multi-sensorial journey through time.

Gallery Children's Biennale 2025

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The Gallery Children's Biennale has been one of National Gallery Singapore's signature events since 2017, embodying the Gallery's commitment to inspire young and curious minds with art. It aims to explore the many ways that children can learn and play while engaging more with the world around them.

The fifth edition of Gallery Children's Biennale is in conjunction with the Gallery's 10th anniversary and the nation's 60th birthday. Through the overarching theme of "Tomorrow We'll Be...", the next Biennale invites children to reflect on the endless possibilities of their future by exploring the four core values of Joy, Kindness, Dream and Love. Both children and adults can look forward to eight multi-sensorial artwork installations by local and international artists, as well as a series of fun and engaging programmes throughout the Biennale period.

Join our newly created Telegram Channel Family Fun Circle where we will share fun, engaging, and family-friendly activities-perfect for preschoolers and little ones!

Join our newly created Telegram Channel Family Fun Circle where we will share fun, engaging, and family-friendly activities-perfect for preschoolers and little ones!

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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