[UPDATE NOVEMBER 2019]: 5 new attractions added
[UPDATE JUNE 2019]: 7 new attractions added
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So while there are the usual malls amd playgrounds to bring the kiddos, there are actually quite a number of new places that have sprouted up this year to discover together as a family - all
1. Cyclist Park *NEW!
The 5.4-hectare Cyclist Park boasts two new cycling circuits targeted at learners and experienced cyclists, a nature playgarden, as well as F&B and retail outlets for families.
Located within Area D of East Coast Park, at the previous site of Goldkist Chalets (or UDMC Chalets if you are as old as me), Cyclist Park is a one-stop hub for cyclists where visitors can practise cycling techniques at the two cycling circuits, as well as purchase and repair bicycles.
The 280m-long Learner Circuit is designed for beginners to train their clanace and stamina, with gentle slopes and slight narrowing of tracks at certain points of the circuit.
The 500-metre long Advanced Circuit, with its undulating tracks, sharp turns, gradual granite steps and narrow bridge, provides a fun challenge for more experienced cyclists. Cyclists can first test their balancing skills at the zig-zag columns and then take on the curvy tracks. There are even extremely narrow tracks and a Wave Bridge to finish everything off! But the most fun of the circuit has got to be the Pump Track!
Not cycling? No problem. Families with children can enjoy a new nature playgarden at East Coast Park within the Cyclist Park too. The playgarden uses natural materials such as upcycled wood to create curated play features for children to engage in spontaneous play amid nature, much like the one at HortPark.
Click HERE for mny review.
Address: East Coast Park Area D
Admission: FREE
2. Gallop Extension, Singapore Botanic Gardens *NEW!
An extension of the Tyersall-Gallop Core of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Gallop Extension will be the only location in Singapore where visitors can see a curated interpretation of various habitats that are representative of forests in the region.
Occupying a total land area of 8 hectares, only two features of Gallop Extension will be opened for now with the other features opening in 2020. The Mingxin Foundation Rambler's Ridge is a re-created tropical ridge habitat while the OCBC Arboretum is a living library of trees with more than 200 species of dipterocarps.
For families with kids, the Mingxin Foundation Rambler's Ridge will be perfect for that short morning or evening nature walk. Rambler's Ridge has a ridge-top hiking trail which leads to the highest point in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Okay, so it is only 40m above sea level which is hardly Bukit Timah Hill standard but it is a trail that even younger kids can complete on their own.
The other second feature to open at Gallop Extension is the OCBC Arboretum, a conservation project and a huge living library for dipterocarps species of trees.
The Arboretum acts as a 'gene bank', a living repository of over 200 species of dipterocarps, many of which are threatened by deforestation.
Gallop Extension is due to be even bigger when the COMO Adventure Grove playground, Forest Discovery Centre and Canopy Link opens in 2020. For now, even though the Mingxin Foundation Rambler's Ridge and OCBC Arboretum may occupy a small area within the Gallop Extension, it is still worth a visit - I strongly recommend visiting the adjacent The Learning Forest which is awesome (and you can read my review HERE) and ending off your visit to the Botanic Gardens to Gallop Extension.
Address: 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569
Admission: FREE
3. NERF Action Xperience *NEW!
Located on the first floor of Marina Square - a few steps away from Carl's Jr - the NERF Action Xperience Arena is a massive18,000 square feet indoor play facility with four unique play zones that will appeal to the NERF fanatic.
The main play areas are open to kids aged 7 and above, as well as adults. For kids below 6 years old, there is a dedicated playground for them as well.
The COMPETE area features two zones - CAMP DUNE and ZOMBIE CITY. The former has a war zone-esque theme complete with barriers and bullets strewn across the floor while for the latter, opposing teams are tasked to shoot at their own colour's zombies to collect points, and find hidden missileheads in order to obtain “vaccines” for their team.
The CONQUER area consists of 4 play areas, including one where you have to escape from a volcano, scale up a climbing wall, complete a high elements obstacle course and slide yourself down an almost vertical slide.
Younger kids aged 6 and below can head to the CHALLENGE area which is a huge indoor playground, complete with a mini obstacle course too!
Address: Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard #01-208, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: 10am - 10 pm aaily (last entry at 7.30PM)
Admission: From $29. Visit HERE for more details.
Website
4. Thomson Nature Park *NEW!
Even though there isn't a playground for kids, Thomson Nature Park is home to the ruins of an old Hainanese village that was there from the 1930s which offers adults and kids a glimpse into life in a Singapore kampung back in the 1960s.
Located to the east of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR), between Old Upper Thomson Road and Upper Thomson Road, Thomson Nature Park complements existing nature parks including Springleaf and Windsor Nature Parks to extend the green buffer for the CCNR.
This 50-hectare buffer park is unique for its rich cultural heritage as the site of a former Hainan Village as well as housing a rich array of biodiversity and is notably a key conservation site for the critically endangered Raffles’ Banded Langur.
There are a total of five walking trails spanning 3.8 km around the former village's road network - Ruins & Fig Trail (1.5km), Stream & Ferns Trail (1.4km), Rambutan Trail (0.4km), Langur Trail (0.15km) and Macque Trail (0.35km). All of them are relatively short distances which means kids will be able to go on them pretty effortlessly!
The trails have been specially curated to provide visitors insight into the ways of life during the kampung days as well as into the variety of floral and faunal species found in Thomson Nature Park.
If you love nature, then go on the Stream and Ferns Trail which enables visitors to appreciate the freshwater habitat in Thomson Nature Park and observe the great diversity of ferns and aquatic animals present.
Personally, I think the Ruins and Figs Trail is the most interesting trail of the lot because it will bring visitors along a trail where there will be plenty of abandoned and old buildings to spot, giving them a chance to experience the heritage highlights of the Hainan Village through carefully conserved ruins.
Thomson Nature Park is unlike your usual nature parks in Singapore. The presence of an abandoned Hainanese village with its ruins scattered throughout the park definitely makes it an intriguing day out with the kids, giving them a glimpse of what life was like there in the past.
Address: Off Old Upper Thomson Road
Opening hours: 7am – 7pm daily (entering or remaining in the park after 7pm is not allowed)
Admission: FREE
Website
5. The Bubble Tea Factory *NEW!
Ok, so this attraction isn't permanent but it lasts near to the end of 2019 so why not? Also why not, because it's bubble tea!
Sprawled over 7,000 sq ft at *Scape from 19 Oct to 18 Dec 2019, the quirky exhibition that will have ten multi-sensory and visually-stunning installations: from upside-down bubble tea trees and visually stunning installations, to creative and delicious bubble tea-inspired treats. Expect plenty of photo-worthy opportunities which will beautify your Instagram feed instantly.
Because one cannot wrong with sweet pastel colours and photo-worthy installations, which should perk up the ears of all you Instagram fanatics. Think delightful colour, neon lights, a huge Pearl Pit and swinging on a giant pearl a lá Wrecking Ball. Basically, boba-themed EVERYTHING!
Address: *SCAPE (2 Orchard Link, Singapore 237978)
Dates: Now until 18 December 2019
Opening hours: Weekdays - 4pm to 10pm; Weekends - 10am to 10pm
Admission: $24 on weekdays, $28 on weekends/PH/eve of PH
Website
6. Disney: Magic of Animation *NEW!
Again, this new attraction isn't permanent but yet again, who doesn't like Disney? 😆
Shown in Southeast Asia for the first time, Disney: Magic of Animation is a rare opportunity to experience over 90 magical years of Disney animation, featuring a selection of more than 500 exceptional art pieces, including original drawings, paintings, sketches and concept art, curated by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library.
From the timeless classics Steamboat Willie (1928) and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) to The Lion King (1994) and other classics of the Disney Renaissance, to recent blockbusters such as Frozen (2013), Zootopia (2016), Moana (2016) and the upcoming Frozen 2 (2019), the exhibition pays homage to the artistry and technological innovation that have brought Disney’s world-renowned characters to life. Discover how Disney Animation developed its numerous animation techniques that have given the spark of life to its characters, from the simplest hand-drawn lines to the most elaborate computer-assisted creations.
In keeping with ArtScience Museum’s ethos of presenting captivating interactive exhibitions, the show also includes projections, audio-visual displays and alluring exhibits that transport visitors into the world of Disney’s films using hands-on educational activities.
As a bonus, Disney: Magic of Animation at ArtScience Museum also debuts original artworks from the highly anticipated Frozen 2, which will be on display before the release of the animated film in Singapore!
Address: ArtScience Museum
Dates: Now until 29 March 2020
Opening hours: 10am to 7pm daily
Admission:
7. Kiztopia *NEW!
Situated at Marina Square, the massive 18,000 square feet facility boasts 18 (yes, eighteen!) play areas which are designed with specific learning objectives in mind for the little ones to cultivate their social, emotional, and motor skills.
And because kids learn best through play, parents are also encouraged to join the playing fun at Kiztopia!
There are loads of activities waiting for kids - from a sprawling play structure and ninja warrior obstacle course to role play rooms and an indoor driving school, Augmented Reality (AR) studios with arts and sports activities.
Read my full review HERE!
Address: Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 1, #01-09, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10am to 9pm | Friday & Saturday: 10am to 10pm
Admission: $28 for 1 hr | $38 for 3 hrs | $48 for full day. Prices valid for entry for 1 child & 1 adult. Visit HERE for full ticket prices.
Website
8. Canopy Park *NEW!
Located on the top level of Jewel Changi Airport (Level 5), the 14,000 sqm recreational wonderland boasts nine iconic play attractions like the Sky Nets, thrilling Discovery Slides and creative gardens full of lush greeney all around.
Entry to Canopy Park is not free though - the cheapest admssion rate is $4.50 per person if you are a Singapore Resident ($5 for others) and includes access to FOUR attractions: Discovery Slides, Foggy Bowls, Topiary Walk and Petal Garden.
If fancy a more vigourous workout, go for either the Walking Sky Nets or Bouncy Sky Nets. The former is a 50m-long webbed walkway which straddles across a five-storey (25m-tall) void while the latter is where kids and adults can jump to their hearts' content through the 250-metre long net.
There is also a Hedge Maze which is Singapore's largest indoor hedge maze, Mirror Maze which is the world's first mirror maze to combine the character of a mirror maze within a garden setting and the Canopy Bridge where visitors will be able to take a walk through the fog-emitting Canopy Bridge suspended 23m above ground while enjoying the breath-taking views of the Rain Vortex.
Read my review and find our how to have ample fun for a family of 4 for just $45 HERE!
Address: Level 5, 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
Opening hours: Canopy Park - 9am - 3pm | Other attractions - 10am - 10pm
Admission: From $4.50 onwards. Visit HERE for full ticket prices.
Website
9. Oasis Waterpark @ Nee Soon East *NEW!
The first community water park set within a housing estate in Singapore has opened in Yishun AND IT'S FREE for everyone!
The waterpark is located beside Block 307 Yishun Ring Road (about 10 minutes' walk from Yishun MRT station), and consists of three main zones of water play. The first is a circular 3.5m-tall water curtain, which sprays mist and water at the same time while the main play centrepiece is the water playground which has your usual spray poles, water guns and jet spray curtains.
The third water play zone comprises of various water play features like a water fountain and wading pools. The only community water park that provides comprehensive family-oriented facilities in the heartland, Oasis Waterpark @ Nee Soon East is a fantastic place to bring kids aged 2 to 12 for FREE water play time!
Read my review HERE.
Address: 307 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760307 (10-min walk from Yishun MRT Station)
Opening hours: 10am - 10pm daily
10. Changi Experience Studio *NEW!
Changi Experience Studio is like a mini indoor theme park experience which has ingeniously blended the behind-the-scenes workings of Changi Airport with interactive games and immersive shows that will be engaging and delightful to both kids and adults.
Located on the 4th level at Jewel Changi Airport, there are ten content zones within the studio with more than 20 different touchpoints and activities. Through it all, visitors will be able to enjoy an aviation-themed journey of discovery featuring state-of-the-art digital experiences by immersing themselves in projection storytelling, gallery exhibits and interactive games.
Each visitor will be given a Travel Guide, which is a foldable square board with AR markers and embedded RFID. There will be various points throughout the studio where one will be able to interact and play just by placing the guide under the projections.
Activities include a Smile Challenge, interactive games which allow visitors to play airport-related games, and even games which simulate the jobs of a security officer, taxi coordinator and trolley handler.You can even join in the race between a sports car and a jumbo jet - by peddling as fast as you can!
Read my full review HERE.
Address: L4, Jewel Changi Airport (closest to Lobby C)
Opening hours: 10am - 10pm daily
Singapore Residents: Adult S$19 | Child/Senior S$13
Standard Rate: Adult S$25 | Child/Senior S$17
CapitaStar Members [Available only at Jewel Concierge Counters (L1, 2, 5)] & Changi Rewards Members [Available on Jewel App and at Jewel Concierge Counters (L1, 2, 5)]: Adult S$18 | Child/Senior S$12
Family Bundle (2A&2C/S): S$54
11. Jubilee Park @ Fort Canning Park *NEW!
Beyond the rich history that Fort Canning Park offers, the park also has wide green spaces for kids to run amok... as well as a brand new playground space.
Jubilee Park is situated opposite Liang Court, and sits on the western slope of Fort Canning Park, which used to host a range of recreational options for Singaporeans, such as River Valley Swimming Pool, Van Kleef Aquarium and the National Theatre in the 20th century. Now, the open space has been restored as a family-friendly node with lots of play structures for kids. For one, they will love putting their balancing skills to the test at this log obstacle course!
There are also bouncy nets, as well as these 3 super long slides which offer different meandering options down to the bottom.
Read my full review HERE.
Address: Bounded by Clemenceau Avenue and River Valley Road
Nearest MRT Station: Fort Canning Station Exit B
Nearest Carpark: Carpark D (limited lots)
Opening hours: 24 hours (Park Lighting Hours - 7pm to 7am)
12. Rainforest Lumina Season 2 *NEW!
Come nightfall, Singapore Zoo transforms into a dreamy whimsical landscape against a symphony of light and sound! Rainforest Lumina consists of a easy 1km walk with various interactive light and sound installations dotting the trail.
Back for Season 2, Rainforest Lumina essentially retains the same illuminated projections and activity booths as lat year. Consisting of 14 zones, the trail will allow visitors to meet the Creature Crew, a group of unlikely animals heroes who will take visitors on a whimsical adventure along the paths of their enchanted world.
But do note there are NO real animals featured at Rainforest Lumina. Instead the experience is centered on virtual animals. 'Sing Like an Animal' is the first interactive installation for visitors where they can sing, speak or whisper into standing microphones to activate colourful splashes of animation onto the backdrop of the White Tiger enclosure.
The most FUN interactive installation honour goes to 'Play Like an Animal' which will quite literally unleash the playful nature of the kids! Jump on the pads on the ground and watch the virtual animals launch high up into the air! It is perhaps inevitable that the monkies were competing to see whose animal flew the highest.
Address: Singapore Zoo, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826
Dates: Now until 9 Feb 2020
Opening hours: 7.30pm - 12.30am daily
*Adults and Children holding a Singapore Zoo day ticket can top up $10 for entry to Rainforest Lumina
13. Gem Museum *NEW!
The Gem Museum (宝石博物馆) is the first and most comprehensive gems and minerals museum opened to the public. The museum housed more than 300 samples from all over the world, to educate visitors from Mine to Market.
The museum theme covers the following components: The Earth and Gem formation, Mining and Extraction, Lapidary and Diamond Manufacturing, Trade and Industry. There are more than 300 gem mineral samples and exhibits, including gem identification reports and gem cutting tools. One main attraction for children is the Rock Garden which has exhibits as large as a 20kg petrified wood from Indonesia, as well as a sand pit that depicts the mining process.
Address: 26 Kandahar St, Level 2, Singapore 198888
Opening hours: 12pm - 5pm (Opens Tues to Fri only)
The new 53-hectare Lakeside Garden is one huge park that will be more than enough to offer a day of fun and activities whether it is for families, couples or individuals.
Kids will no doubt love Forest Ramble which is the largest nature playgarden in the heartlands. The 2.3-hectare playgarden is HUGE and comprises of 13 adventure stations for kids to explore, while being set in a natural environment consisting of streams and plants.
Most interestingly, the playgarden's stations are designed to emulate the movement of animals which inhabit a freshwater swamp forest. What this means is the play structures are designed to allow kids to mimic the movements of a monkey, frog, heron, crab, squirrel and even an otter!
There are also water play areas in the park - the Tidal Play Pool and Sand Play Pool. Kids can enter the Tidal Play Pool by walking down a gentle slope. Periodically, water will gush out from the steps, making the water level rise (up to 30cm in depth) which gives kids the opportunity to learn about natural tide cycles! At the Sand Play Pool, kids can experience the varying textures of sand while observing how water movements create wave-sculpted ripples in the sand.
Address: Along Yuan Ching Road and Boon Lay Way
Opening hours: Always open
*Forest Ramble & Water play areas are open from 8am to 10pm, and closed on Mondays except for Public Holidays
Admission: FREE
15. Nature Playgarden at HortPark
There is a new playgarden at HortPark but you cannot find a single seesaw or slide here. Rather, the Nature Playgarden at HortPark is designed to encourage kids to spend more time outdoors and reconnect with nature. Built with pre-schoolers in mind, the playgarden is best for kids aged between 3 and 6 years old.
This playgarden is NParks' first Biophilic Playgarden, which integrates play features with more natural elements such as trees and sand. In all, there are a total of nine play features at the playgarden. There are none of the usual slides, seesaws or even climbing structures that one usually associates with playgrounds but I love how the playgarden has ingeniously blended play activities with nature... along with plenty of hideouts for kids to explore. Read more about it in my review HERE.
Address: 33 Hyderabad Road (off Alexandra Road), Singapore 119578
Opening hours: Daily except for Mondays.
*The playgarden is lit by natural sunlight only. For your own safety, please refrain from entering at night or during bad weather.
Admission: FREE
16. Floral Fantasy
Floral Fantasy is the latest thematic attraction at Gardens by the Bay. Flowers, artistry and technology come together to create a dream-like, fantastical experience for visitors. It comprises four diverse garden landscapes - Dace, Float, Waltz & Drift - each showcasing a different concept, as well as a 4D ride.
The Flight of the Dragonfly ride allows visitors to embark on a simulated journey of a dragonfly's flight path through Gardens by the Bay to discover a whole new world of wonder.
Address: Bayfront Plaza (next to exit of Bayfront MRT station), Gardens by the Bay
Opening hours: 9am - 9pm daily
Admission: Singapore residents - Adult $12 & Child / Senior Citizen $8 | Standard - Adult $20 & Child / Senior Citizen $12
Website
17. Jewel Changi Airport
This certainly needs no introduction. The Jewel Changi complex, with its distinctive dome-shaped facade made of glass and steel, is home to an eclectic mix of one-of-a-kind play attractions, unique shopping and dining experiences, accommodation and aviation facilities. Bringing the outdoors indoors, Jewel's unique mix of lush nature and urban energy is coalescing amidst Singapore's largest air-conditioned indoor garden with the highlight being its four-storey Forest Valley which features two walking trails and a 40-metre Rain Vortex, which is also the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.
Jewel will also house the largest Nike store in Southeast Asia with other anchor tenants including Marks & Spencer, Muji, Zara, Uniqlo, Shaw Theatres with IMAX and FairPrice Finest. It will host various renowned restaurants and F&B chains from overseas, including Burger & Lobster, Shake Shack and A&W. The massive complex is integrated with Changi Airport’s Terminal One at the Level 1 Arrival Hall, and linked to Terminals Two and Three via air-conditioned pedestrian linkways.
Read all about my visit HERE.
Address: 78 Airport Blvd, Singapore 819666
Opening hours: 24 hours (certain shops and eateries)
Website
18. Singapore City Gallery
Re-opened in April 2019 after undergoing a revamp, the Singapore City Gallery showcases Singapore’s dramatic transformation over the past 50 years, to become one of the most liveable cities in Asia. It tells Singapore’s development story, through 40 interactive and immersive exhibits that detail our planning challenges and the innovative solutions that tackle them.
Visitors can explore the possibility of locating our international airport somewhere other than Changi, find out how to generate less waste to ease the pressure on our limited land, and challenge themselves to design a street to meet the needs of all users.
The Gallery offers free guided tours for the local community to learn more about how we shape our city into a highly liveable, people-friendly and delightful home. Led by URA’s volunteers, these community tours are available at 11am and 12.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on the first and third Saturday of each month. The duration of each tour is approximately one hour. Pre-register HERE.
Address: 45 Maxwell Road, The URA Centre, Singapore 069118
Opening hours: Open from Mondays to Saturdays, 9am to 5pm (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)
Admission: FREE
Website
19. library@harbourfront
The ultra-spacious library@harbourfront is the largest public library in a Singapore mall! Located on Level 3 of VivoCity - and occupying the previous Daiso store's space - the library spans 3,000 sqm and houses a refreshed collection of 200,000 books, magazones and audio-vidual materials. More importantly, it has a view to die for.
Inspired by its proximity to Sentosa and the sea, the new library adopts a coastal theme with waves in hues of blue and green. And it is designed with two distinct zones - one for adults and teens, and the other for children. The Children's Zone features an Early Literacy collection for young readers aged 6 and below, as well as books for older children aged 7 to 12. It also has a Tinker Truck makerspace and a Stories Come Alive room to make storytelling an immersive and interactive experience for kids.
Address: 1 Harbourfront Walk, #03-05 Vivocity, Singapore 098585
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Admission: FREE
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Re-opened in April 2019 after undergoing a revamp, the Singapore City Gallery showcases Singapore’s dramatic transformation over the past 50 years, to become one of the most liveable cities in Asia. It tells Singapore’s development story, through 40 interactive and immersive exhibits that detail our planning challenges and the innovative solutions that tackle them.
Visitors can explore the possibility of locating our international airport somewhere other than Changi, find out how to generate less waste to ease the pressure on our limited land, and challenge themselves to design a street to meet the needs of all users.
The Gallery offers free guided tours for the local community to learn more about how we shape our city into a highly liveable, people-friendly and delightful home. Led by URA’s volunteers, these community tours are available at 11am and 12.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and on the first and third Saturday of each month. The duration of each tour is approximately one hour. Pre-register HERE.
Address: 45 Maxwell Road, The URA Centre, Singapore 069118
Opening hours: Open from Mondays to Saturdays, 9am to 5pm (Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)
Admission: FREE
Website
19. library@harbourfront
The ultra-spacious library@harbourfront is the largest public library in a Singapore mall! Located on Level 3 of VivoCity - and occupying the previous Daiso store's space - the library spans 3,000 sqm and houses a refreshed collection of 200,000 books, magazones and audio-vidual materials. More importantly, it has a view to die for.
Inspired by its proximity to Sentosa and the sea, the new library adopts a coastal theme with waves in hues of blue and green. And it is designed with two distinct zones - one for adults and teens, and the other for children. The Children's Zone features an Early Literacy collection for young readers aged 6 and below, as well as books for older children aged 7 to 12. It also has a Tinker Truck makerspace and a Stories Come Alive room to make storytelling an immersive and interactive experience for kids.
Address: 1 Harbourfront Walk, #03-05 Vivocity, Singapore 098585
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Review
Spanning more than 470 square metres, Nestopia is more than just an outdoor playground. Part of Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa, it draws inspiration from the natural landscape and greenery in its surroundings, bringing to life the story of a flock of legendary birds building homes with ropes, branches, leaves and a touch of magic.
The unique structure features variations of climbing obstacles, suspended bridges, mazes and slides. Kids can embark on an exhilarating adventure through 17 play sections with netted obstacle courses connecting 3 giant nests and 2 of the longest slides on Sentosa island. Each challenge aims to develop a combination of motor skills, strength, balance, spatial awareness and problem solving skills. The three nests with a height of up to 7.5 metres offer a bird’s-eye view of the South China Sea and the surrounding Siloso Beach precinct. Nestopia is suitable for children aged 5 and above.
Address: 6 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa, Singapore 098995
Opening hours: Weekdays: 11am to 9pm | Weekends: 9am to 9pm
Admission:
Weekdays (Monday to Friday)
In-house guests - $10 for 1 hour | $15 for 2 hours
Public - $15 for 1 hour | $25 for 2 hours
Weekends (Saturday, Sunday, Eve of Public Holidays and Public Holidays)
In-house guests - $15 for 1 hour | $25 for 2 hours
Public - $18 for 1 hour | $28 for 2 hours
*One adult entry is included for every child (aged 12 and below). Children below the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
*Additional adult: $10
21. T-Hall.sg
Hidden in the heart of Lavender, T-Hall is the newest kid on the block when it comes to indoor climb gyms. Kids will love the Challenge Zone which features 25 climbing elements ranging from easy-peasy to hardcore.
There are also interactive climbing games where you can ompete against your friends on the state-of-the-art augmented climbing wall. Using motion sensing technology, the wall is transformed into various mini games that require you to climb up, down, and sideways!
Address: 464 Crawford Lane, Singapore 190464
Opening hours: Monday: 5pm to 10pm | Tuesday-Friday: 10am to 10pm | Sat, Sun, PH: 10am to 7pm
Admission: $30 for 90 mins (Challenge Zone)
Website
22. Museum@My Queenstown
Museum @ My Queenstown along Commonwealth Drive is a community museum that showcases the story of Queenstown as Singapore's first satellite town.
Entirely curated and run by numerous volunteers from civic group, My Community, Museum @ My Queenstown's inaugural Exhibition, "Our Stories, Do You Remember Them?" celebrates the stories of the common man in Queenstown as this is a place where they work, live and play. The exhibits were collected over a period of 8 years and spanning more than 60 years history of the town.
Address: Blk 46-3 Commonwealth Drive, #01-388 Singapore 140463
Opening hours: 9.30am to 2.30pm (Wed to Sun); 5.30 to 8pm (Fri & Sat only); Closed on Mon & Tue
Admission: FREE
23. Hi Roller Singapore
Hi Roller is Singapore's only indoor skating rink and offers exciting programmes and customised lessons for skaters of all ages and levels. In additon, it is air-conditioned! Beginners can learn both inline and roller skating at this family friendly environment, while seasoned skaters can relive those magical moments of dance-gliding through the floor with family and friends on Retro Night, when resident DJs spin popular music from the 80s to disco lights.
Children and adults alike will also enjoy other fun activities like Rollerobics (aerobics on skates) while skates rental is also available for exploring the surrounding nature parks and attractions around Downtown East, some of which include the nearby Pasir Ris beach and mangrove forest.
Address: Market Square @ Downtown East, E!Hub, Level 5, 1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599
Opening hours: 11am - 9pm daily
Admission: 2-hour session at $12 per Adult & $10 for students
Website
24. Coast-to-Coast Trail & Rower's Bay
The Coast-to-Coast Trail is a 36 km trail that spans across Singapore. Stretching from Jurong Lake Gardens in the west to Coney Island Park in the northeast, a total of 10 checkpoints will take you through 18 parks and nature areas and 11 park connectors.
You can choose to explore the Trail on your own using the C2C online Trail Guide or using the C2C Mobile App.
Or if you prefer to take things easy, head to the newly opened Rower's Bay at Lower Seletar Reservoir.
Part of a future PCN loop around Lower Seletar Reservoir, Rower’s Bay itself is a key activity node with new boardwalks to bring visitors closer to the water’s edge, and other amenities including shelters, vending machines, a toilet, and a bicycle repair shop. It is also near to The Oval at Seletar Aerospace Park which is rich in colonial history and is home to F&B offerings too.
Rower's Bay Address: Seletar Club Rd
Website
25. Shaw Theatres Dreamers
Shaw Theatres Dreamers at Shaw Theatres Jewel, is Singapore’s first movie theatre designed with families in mind.
Playing with a concept of vibrant colours of seats, wall mural and fun-touch, the child-friendly hall features reduced brightness and volume, as well as soft lighting inside the halls and will screen kids and family-friendly movies throughout the year.
There is even an open space at the front of the hall with bean bags and ball pit for the kids (available on a first-come, first-served basis)!
Address: Shaw Theatres Jewel, 78 Airport Boulevard, Jewel, #B2-237 Changi Airport
Price:
OFF PEAK (Mondays - Thursdays, except Opening Titles and Sneaks, Eve of Public Holiday, Public Holiday)
Adult: $9.00 | Toddler (below 90cm): FREE | Kid/s (above 90cm/ below 13 years old): $5.00
PEAK (Fridays - Sundays, Eve of Public Holiday, Public Holiday)
Adult: $14.00 | Toddler (below 90cm): FREE | Kid/s (above 90cm/ below 13 years old): $8.00
Mondays - Thursdays (Opening Titles & Sneaks)
Adult: $10.00 | Toddler (below 90cm): FREE | Kid/s (above 90cm/ below 13 years old): $6.00
Website
26. ST3PS @ Changi Airport T3
Head on down to ST3PS at Terminal 3, Changi Airport's brand new event atrium featuring a myriad of exciting offerings such as movie marathons, live performances and football matches! Hang out with family and friends, relax and enjoy movies and sporting action on the Ultra-high-definition LED screen. Head HERE for more information on the screening times and get up to date information on the live performances on a monthly basis.
Address: Changi Airport T3, Basement 2
Opening hours: 9am - 1am daily*
*Extended operating hours for live sports telecast
Admission: FREE
27. The Live Turtles and Tortoise Museum
Originally from Chinese Garden, The Live Turtles and Tortoise Museum has since relocated to ORTO in Yishun. It is home to more than 200 turtles and tortoises in over 60 different species like the fortune turtle, the gold soft-shell turtle and the ferocious alligator turtle.
Tamer turtles like the Terrapin and Soft Shells roam the compound, so opportunities to pet and feed the animals will never fail to thrill children and adults alike.
Address: ORTO, 81 Lor Chencharu #01-16, Singapore 769198
Opening hours: 10am - 6pm daily
Admission:
Singapore Residents - Adults: $10 | Children (3-6 years old): $6 | Seniors (62 years old and above): $6
Standard Rate - Adults/Seniors: $14 | Children (3-6 years old): $10
Website
28. Pokémon Center @ Jewel Changi Airport
Jewel Changi Airportwill be home to the first permanent Pokémon Center in Asia outside Japan. The store is a real-life replica of the Pokémon Center featured in the gaming world. At Pokémon, you can purchase the same merchandise sold at the Pokémon Center in Japan. Original merchandise created exclusively for Pokémon will also be available. This includes plush toys, stationery, Pokémon Trading Card Games, video games and many more!
Address: Jewel Changi Airport, #04-201/202
Opening hours: 10am - 10pm daily
There is a new kind of family-friendly staycation fun - and it comes in the form of the newly-opened Village Hotel at Sentosa! Located just behind KidZania Singapore and a stone's throw away from Palawan Beach, Village Hotel at Sentosa offer Family Rooms which are essentially two connecting rooms with two connecting doors, two vanity areas, and two bathrooms.
From design, ambience to the choice of furnishings, Village Hotel at Sentosa is decorated in sun-washed hues of nature by the sea and is is gorgeous... made even more so by the presence of FOUR pools!
The Adventure Pool is a large free-form pool which has social pods in the middle of the pool that mimic tiny islands while the Children's Play Pool is best suited for toddlers and younger kids with its kiddy slides, water features including a water fountain, and even a man-made 'beach'.
There is even a Lazy River and an adults-only Pamukkale Pool which is inspired by the cascading pools in Turkey. You can read more about my experience HERE.
Address: 10 Artillery Avenue, #02-01, Sentosa Island, Singapore 099951
Price: Family rooms start from S$280++
Website
30. I-Opener by Playeum
I-Opener features the aesthetic and sensory play-worlds co-created by individuals with various disabilities, and also without. It invites kids aged 1 to 12 to explore their senses through play and the arts.
As we all know, the senses - sight, touch and hearing all play an important role in a child’s discovery of the world as well as their social-emotional development. But more than that, this exhibition DIFFERS from Playeum's previous exhibitions in that instead of just introducing the art of play to kids, it allows kids to step into the world of those with special needs and experience the way how they interact, play and sense the world around them. Read my review HERE.
Address: 47 Malan Rd, Singapore 109444
Opening hours: Tues - Sun: 10am - 6pm (Closed on Mondays)
*Ends on 26 Apr 2020
Admission: $22 per child (1-12) | Accompanying adult: Free | Additional accompanying adult: $10
31. Outdoor Playgrounds at HDB Heartlands
Dinosaur Playground @ Fu Shan Garden
81 Woodlands Street 81, Singapore 730827
Little Houses @ Buangkok Court
986D Buangkok Crescent, Singapore 535986
Airplane Playground
158 Yung Ho Road
I'll update the list whenever new attractions open in Singapore, so do check back often!
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Wow a great list of activities.
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