Check out our Weekend Planner for all the exciting things to do this weekend in Singapore! We’ve found plenty of fun events for kids and parents alike, so read on to find out what’s on.
With so many kids’ events and free things to do in Singapore, we’re always looking forward to the weekend! Well, we’re on top of all the best things to do this weekend in Singapore, whether it’s fun kids’ activities, pop-up markets, kids’ theatre shows, free outdoor playgrounds or free water playgrounds. Read on for ideas on what to do and where to go.
Here’s a snippet of what’s on: Lots of free mall shows and meet-and-greets, Christmas events, snowfall shows, family-friendly festivals and more!
Read more: 101 Best Kids’ Activities In Singapore
Things To Do This Weekend In Singapore & Fun Kids’ Events:
1. Visit the new Curiosity Cove at Mandai
There’s a brand-new indoor playground and it’s officially the largest nature-inspired playscape in Singapore! Curiosity Cove at Mandai opens this weekend and it promises tonnes of exploration for kids. It was designed for kids aged 3 to 12 in mind, and spans four zones that incorporate multi-sensory touchpoints, interactive digital projections, and so many elements that encourage kids to climb, jump, crawl, hop, skip and basically move to their heart’s content. Tickets cost from $48/child with complimentary entry for one adult and you can get them here. P.S. Remember to bring your non-slip socks as these are a must (for both kids and adults)!
Deets: Open daily with 2-hour time slots at 10am, 12.30pm & 3pm, Mandai Wildlife EAST
2. Sanrio photo ops & pop-up at Orchard Central (FREE!)
Hello Kitty and the gang are up and about at Orchard Central! Head over this weekend to snap lots of photos with the adorable themed installations located at the walkway just outside the mall. You’ll spot a Christmas cupcake tree and all your favourite characters, including Kuromi, My Melody, Pompompurin and Cinnamoroll. Come after sundown to see the displays completely lit up in festive lights. There’s also a retail pop-up store in the mall, filled with Sanrio merch! More info here.
Deets: Now till 4 January 2026, Orchard Central
Read more: All The Best Christmas Events & Activities In Singapore
3. Blackpink experience zones at Singapore Sports Hub (FREE!)
Calling all BLINKs who can’t wait for the Blackpink concert in Singapore on 29 and 30 November! You can get in on the hype early with the Blackpink Experiencce Zones that’ve popped up around the Singapore Sports Hub! Snap lots of pics with the photoworthy booths–it’s free for all. There’s also a light installation right at the Stadium Riverside Walk Fountain! More info here.
Deets: 19 – 30 November, Light Installation from 6.30pm onwards, Experience Zones from 12pm – 8pm, Stadium MRT Exit B, Stadium Riverside Walk, Water Sports Centre & Stadium Riverside Walk
4. Snoopy inflatable playground & more at HarbourFront Centre
The Peanuts gang is celebrating the yuletide season at HarbourFront Centre! Bring the little ones to expend all that energy at the Inflatable Playground, explore the neon Aurora Land, and complete the Twinkle Trail quest at the Snoopy Experience Centre ($8 from Wednesday to Friday; $12 from Saturday to Sunday). In December, look forward to FREE smoke bubble presentations (from 5 to 28 December, Friday to Sunday, 5pm, 6pm and 7pm) and Snoopy and Charlie Brown meet and greet experiences (20, 21, 27 and 28 December)! You’ll also spot the free Peanuts photo ops at the L1 Atrium. More info here.
Deets: 14 November – 28 December, HarbourFront Centre, L1 Atrium & Level 11 (Lobby D)
5. Sesame Street carnival at United Square (FREE!)
We love that Elmo, the Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie and all of the Sesame Street pals aren’t just gems from our past; but they’re still going strong today! Over at United Square, you can catch a Sesame Street Christmas Show and character meet-and-greet. Kids can also let loose at the onsite carnival with a carousel, train rides, aeroplane rides and creative activities. The cherry on top of the icing? Daily bubble “snowfall” shows! Stay tuned for more info here.
Deets: 19 November – 28 December, United Square
6. Spot a real SG Navy Ship at VivoCity (FREE!)
Navy@Vivo is back at VivoCity this weekend, bringing family-friendly fun both on land and at sea! Step aboard the RSS Resolution, experience a high-speed Fast Craft Utility ride and marvel at the majestic S-70B Seahawk Naval Helicopter. Missed out on ship tour tickets? Don’t worry, there’s still plenty to enjoy indoors, including interactive maritime exhibits, live performances, Naval Diving Unit demos and more! More information here.
Deets: 21 – 24 November 2025, VivoCity
7. Find & rescue otters at Ranger Buddies, Compass One (FREE!)
Ranger Buddies is back at Compass One for their November edition titled ‘Tucker’s Wild Celebration’. Who is Tucker, you might be wondering? Well, Tucker is an adorable otter, and adventurous kiddos can dive right into missions and challenges that spotlight Singapore’s local wildlife. There are five physical and “phygital” activities to complete: find hidden otters, encounter a river rescue, complete a puzzle and more. There’s also a scavenger hunt and a photobooth! More info here.
Deets: 19 – 30 November, 11am – 8.30pm, Compass One, L2 Atrium
8. Candyland snow display at VivoCity (FREE!)
VivoCity’s Christmas Candyland is the ultimate candy feast we don’t mind letting our kids indulge in (feast for the eyes, that is)! Over at the outdoor plaza, you’ll spot the mall’s towering 15-metre-tall Christmas tree, surrounded by giant sweets: think gingerbread houses, rainbow lollipops, candy canes and more. Be there at 7.30pm and 8.30pm for the snowfall shows where the kids can frolic and play with foam snow! More info here.
Deets: Now till 28 December, Tuesday – Sunday, 7.30pm & 8.30pm, Outdoor Plaza, Level 1, VivoCity
9. Care Bears bubble showers & more at Marina Square (FREE!)
The adorable Care Bears have taken over Marina Square! Kids can enjoy arts and crafts workshops and enjoy twice daily bubble showers right at the mall’s central atrium. You can also join a meet-and-greet with Cheer Bear and Grumpy bear twice daily, so be prepared to snap lots of pics! Stay tuned for more info here.
Deets: 22 November 2025 – 4 January 2026, Marina Square Central Atrium
10. Ride a real-life Tayo Bus
Hop On Tayo is back over the weekends between 22 November and 28 December–just in time for a wholesome year-end holiday activity! Kids will get to enjoy sing-alongs, interactive and educational activities and photo ops en route to Tayo Station at Downtown East. You’ll also get to bring home an exclusive goodie bag that includes a Tayo Lanyard and Balloon Clapper. Each ride costs $5, and ride + play bundle deals are available here.
Deets: 22 November – 28 December, Saturday & Sunday, from SAFRA Punggol, SAFRA Tampines or SAFRA Yishun to Tayo Station at Downtown East
11. Science show & carnival at Match for Life 2025 (FREE!)
Match for Life 2025 by the Bone Marrow Donor Programme (BMDP) is back, and there’s lots to do while supporting a good cause. Kids will love Prof Messy’s Science Show and storytelling sessions, as well as the carnival games, airbrush tattoos and craft booths onsite. There’ll also be live performances throughout the day, a photobooth with superhero cosplayers and BMDP’s mascot, as well as snack booths with ice cream, nachos, truffle mashed potatoes and more! More info here.
Deets: 22 November, 10am – 8pm, Fernvale Community Club, Levels 1 & 4, 21 Sengkang West Ave, Singapore 797650
12. Bouncy castles, carnival & more at SCSM Kids Dash (50% Off!)
There’s still time to register for the Kids Dash at the Standard Chartered Marathon, and best part is, you can get 50% off the registration fees with our exclusive promo code! The event takes place on 6 December, and you can expect a fun 800-metre run for kids aged 0 to 12 years old. There’s also a carnival with bouncy castles, face-painting, balloon sculpting and more for the little ones. Register here.
Quote SCSMSM50 to get 50% off the registration fee!
Deets: 6 December, 8am – 1pm, Esplanade Drive
13. Christmas Train Show at Flower Dome
The Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay is a must-visit this season! The Christmas Train Show is back with nearly 20 model train chugging through the centre of the Flower Dome. Spot tunnels, bridges and icons from America, including the Statue of Liberty, Grand Central Terminal and the Golden Gate Bridge. We hear there’s even an SMRT train that’ll travel through handcrafted mini Dragon Playground, Supertrees and heritage shophouses! Also look forward to a 5-metre-tall LEGO Christmas tree and a miniature Nyhavn harbour, plus a field of festive poinsettia blooms and 50 varieties of Christmas trees! Standard admission applies and you can get tickets here.
Deets: 23 November 2025 – 4 January 2026, 9am – 9pm, Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
14. Kids Festival at 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace
The Kids Festival at 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace has an array of unique workshops for families! Other than crafts workshops such as beading, bag charms, Lego brick painting and more, there are unique experiences such as Handpan playing, kids’ meditation, and mindfulness workshops for little ones. There’s also a pop-up market with Reiki (Japanese healing) sessions, handmade accessories and more! Activities start from $5 and you can find out more here.
Deets: 22 – 23 November, 10am – 5pm, 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace
15. Pinkfong & Baby Shark live show at Woodleigh Mall (FREE!)
Fans of the wildly popular Pinkfong and Baby Shark are going to love this one: there’s a FREE live mall show taking place at Woodleigh Mall! From 13 to 23 November, there are daily live stage shows, with additional shows from Friday to Sunday, with lots of dancing and singing to your kid’s favourite hits. You can also join a Pinkfong and Baby Shark meet and greet when you spend a minimum of $50 and redeem a photo pass (T&Cs apply). Also, mark your calendars for 1 to 31 December for the FREE snow play session that gives kiddos 20 minutes of snowy fun! More info here.
Live show & meet-and-greet deets: 13 – 23 November, Monday – Thursday 7.30pm; Friday – Sunday 12.30pm & 7.30pm, L1 Atrium, Woodleigh MallSnow play deets: 1 – 31 December, 7.30pm – 7.50pm, L1 Entrance near Collin’s Gastro Dining, Woodleigh Mall (subject to weather conditions)
Read more: Free Mall Shows & Character Meet-And-Greets In Singapore
16. Fighter pilot challenges & more at Defence Collective Festival (FREE!)
There’s no doubt that Singapore’s defence collective is fascinating and inspiring–especially to the little ones. Well, families get to check out all the action up close and take part in an array of activities at the inaugural Defence Collective Festival this weekend! There are lots of free things to do, including an F-16 flight simulator, uniform try-ons, a submarine challenge, carnival booths and more! There are also some ticketed activities (from $12) where kids can take on challenges such as scavenger hunts, mazes, electric kart riding and more–and redeem an exclusive Blindbox Plushie. More info here.
Deets: 22 – 23 November, 10am – 6pm, Singapore Discovery Centre
Read more: Best Year-End Holiday Activities In Singapore
17. LINE FRIENDS mini golf & bouncy castles around SG
P.S.A. to fans of LINE FRIENDS–there’s a roving mini golf course and giant inflatable playgrounds popping up around Singapore! This Christmas event is festive-themed, so expect snow-topped mini golf holes and winter-themed bouncy fun. Redeem a mini golf session on the FRx Event Portal with a $50 single same-day transaction at participating FRx stores. For the inflatable playground, a 25-minute play session for kids aged 4 and up can be redeemed with the same minimum spend requirements here. There are also LINE FRIENDS meet-and-greet sessions!
Mini golf deets: 24 – 30 Nov @ Tampines 1; 1 – 7 Dec @ Tiong Bahru Plaza; 15 – 21 Dec @ Hougang Mall; 22 – 28 Dec @ Eastpoint MallGiant inflatables deets: 1 – 7 Dec @ Northpoint City; 8 – 14 Dec @ Waterway Point; 15 – 21 Dec @ Causeway Point; 22 – 28 Dec @ Century SquareMeet-and-greet deets: 29 – 30 Nov & 20 – 21 Dec, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm @ The Centrepoint; 13 – 14 Dec, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm @ Waterway Point
Read more: Free Mall Shows & Character Meet-and-Greets In Singapore
18. See famous works from Monet, Cézanne & more at National Gallery Singapore
The largest French Impressionist exhibition in Southeast Asia has landed in Singapore! You’ll get to see famous works by some of the most celebrated names in the history of art, including Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, Pierre-August Renoir, Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas–for the first time ever in Singapore. Tickets are from $15 and kids below the age of 6 enter free! More info here.
Deets: 14 November 2025 – 1 March 2026, National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing, Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Galleries 1, 2 & 3
19. Disney-themed installations at Changi Airport & Jewel (FREE!)
Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie are taking the reins at Changi Airport and Jewel Changi! The Changi Festive Village is back, and its Disney Cruise theme is fun for the kids and super nostalgic for the adults. The cruise ship and storybook installation at the Terminal 3 departure gate is a show-stopper–head here at 7.30pm and 8.30pm for daily snowfall shows (with an additional 9.30pm show on Friday to Sunday). There are also Disney character meet and greets on selected days. Also, check out a Disney-themed carnival and underwater photobooth while you’re there. The festivities also extend to Jewel Changi Airport with festive installations and more Disney Cruise fun at Canopy Park (standard entry fees apply). More info here.
Deets: 5 November 2025 – 4 January 2026, Changi Airport Terminal 3 & Jewel Changi Airport
