[UPDATED 7 JUNE 2024]
Looking for new places and attractions to bring the family? There're 20 25 NEW attractions that opened this 2024 year to visit!
And the GOOD NEWS is MORE THAN 50% of these places are actually FREE to visit! 😁
1. INTO THE HAWKERVERSE FREE *NEW!*
TL;DR In my 19 years of parenting, I say this is one of the BEST exhibitions for kids. Period. And it’s free for all Singaporeans & PRs!
Children get to travel back in time to the exciting days of street hawkers, meet hawker culture heroes and listen to their stories, step into the big shoes of hawkers, discover the encyclopaedic array of hawker dishes and the careful consideration of hawker centre design, as well as glimpse into the future of hawker culture. Loads of interactive fun, especially the part where they can take orders and be hawkers!
I love how it introduces Singapore’s hawker culture to kids in a fun, immersive & interactive way - from the street hawkers of yesteryears to role-playing as a hawker in a present day. There’s also a dedicated aread for kids 4 & below, Play Pot which features a masak-masak space with a mee goreng pool!
Address: Children's Museum Singapore, 23-B, Coleman St, Singapore 179807
Opening hours: Time slot-based entry: 9am entry, 11am entry, 2pm entry, 4pm entry
*Each timeslot is for 1 hour 45 minutes visit.
*To facilitate and manage the crowd flow, please pre-book a timeslot for visits. Tickets are available for booking 30 days in advance. Walk-ins are welcomed but not guaranteed.
Admission: FREE for Singaporeans & PRs
Foreign Residents / Tourists: Child $10+ | Adult $15+ | 2A&2C $40+
2. TENGAH PLAYGROUNDS FREE *NEW!*
The new Tengah HDB cluster has 11 outdoor playgrounds located within walking distance of one another - and ALL FREE!
For the exact locations of all of the playgrounds, please refer to my Facebook post embedded below or click HERE.
Address: Plantation Grange and Plantation Acres, Tengah estate
Opening hours: N.A.
Admission: FREE
3. KIZTOPIA PRESTIGE *NEW!*
*Soft-opening from now to 21 June 2024
*Grand Opening on 22 June 2024, from 3pm onwards
A haven for young adventurers, Kiztopia Prestige is a brand new concept that promises premium experiences tailored for toddlers and preschoolers.
This is one indoor playground that’s made just for kids aged 6 & below! No high slides or deep ball pits here. Instead, padded flooring & equipment with plenty of open-ended play concepts feature heavily here.
Besides the usual slides, ball pit, climbing nets and trampolines, there are a variety of play rooms available.
- Blocks room filled with various building toys
- Toy Station room with a variety of educational toys
- Petite Chef room where kids can ‘cook’ up a storm in the kitchen
- Kiddie Mart where kids can go grocery shopping or role play as a cashier
- Sand Pit filled with beans for tactile & sensory play
- Art & Craft room for craft sessions
- Reading Nook for kids who need some quiet time and get some reading done
See the video below for more!
Address: 58 Kim Yam Rd, #04-01, Singapore 239359
Opening hours: Sun - Thurs 10am-8pm | Fri, Sat & PH 10am-9pm
Admission: 1C&1A: $32 (1hr) | $48 (2hrs) | Extra Adult $18
*Enjoy up to 12% off with Soft Opening promos! (Promo from 25 May to 21 June)
4. VROOMTOWN DRIVING CITY *NEW!*
Located in Marina Square, VroomTown is a mega indoor drive-play academy and playground featuring multiple Singapore icons including the Merlion, Gardens by the Bay and Changi Airport!
Do note that kids aged 5 and up can drive independently while younger kids will require an adult in the same car. All kids below 8 years will require an accompanying adult into the facility for supervision.
Address: Marina Square, #01-208 to 211
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs & Sun 10am-8pm | Fri, Sat & PHs 10am-9pm
Admission: One-hour Vroom Learner pass $49, inclusive of one guardian and one child entry, indoor playground access | One-hour Vroom Driver pass $39, for licensed drivers only
5. BUONA VISTA COMMUNITY PLAY NODE FREE
The FIRST community node - with the FIRST kids playground - along the southern stretch of the Rail Corridor is open, so now there’s more incentive to bring the family to walk the Rail Corridor!
Located near Buona Vista MRT station and in between The Metropolis and Elementum, this recreational and community space offers something for everyone.
For the kids, there’s the children's playground with biophilic elements inspired by the natural wilderness of the Rail Corridor. There’s a climbing structure with various obstacles and a small ‘hill’ with a tunnel and slide. Offering diverse textures and making use of topography to encourage children to reconnect with nature, the play is most suited for kids aged between 5 and 12.
Address: Near Buona Vista MRT station and in between The Metropolis and Elementum
Opening hours: N.A.
Admission: FREE
6. SENTOSA SENSORYSCAPE FREE
Step into Sensoryscape, where a sensory journey from Sentosa's lush ridges to its vibrant reefs unfolds. In this day-to-night experience, each scent, sound, touch, and light display marks the start of an immersive sensory adventure, where every discovery becomes an unforgettable memory.
Spanning 30,000sqm, this landmark connects Resorts World Sentosa to the beaches, offering a seamless journey filled with sensory delights. More than just a passage for respite and wayfinding, this 350m verdant connector comprises six sensory gardens, which combines nature, architecture, and technology to awaken all senses.
Comprising an assortment of semi-enclosed sensory gardens – Glow Garden, Symphony Streams, Scented Sphere, Tactile Trellis, and Palate Playground – each has been meticulously designed to interact with the senses.
- Symphony Streams (Sound): A haven of tranquility, where you can unwind to the serene rhythm of trickling water.
- Scented Sphere (Smell): The garden features cantilevers with plants that create an aromatic landscape, with natural fragrances to form a year-round scent palette.
- Tactile Trellis (Touch): Explore a world of intriguing textures, from the intricate relief of fossilised objects and tree barks to touch-responsive plants.
- Palate Playground (Taste): Featuring a lush garden, it’s enriched with aromatic herbs and exotic spices.
- Glow Garden (Sight): Rows of tall flower stalks on each side of the walkway comes to life through an awe-inspiring display of light.
- Lookout Loop: Head up the spiral walkway for panoramic views of the landscape and glimpses of the sea to the south. Head to ground level to walk through a whimsical space filled with lights and mist.
Address: Between Imbiah and Beach Monorail Stations, Sentosa
Opening hours: N.A. (Night projections happen nightly from 7.50pm to 9.40pm)
Admission: FREE
7. UBI TRANSPORT-THEMED PLAYGROUNDS FREE
A massive play area consisting of FOUR playgrounds that is transport-themed? Yes, please!
Located at the Ubi Grove HDB flats cluster, the 4 playgrounds draw inspiration from the Ubi area, which is home to car workshops and light industrial factories. Kids can hop into a Monster Car, ‘drive’ around a road circuit, scamper onto a cargo truck and even play in a giant toolbox!
MONSTER CAR PLAYGROUND (Block 356C)
This larger-than-life car needs no COE, only lots of role-play & imagination! Kids can climb into the car, stand on the huge seats, and steer the giant steering wheel! There’s a cargo netting to scamper over, crawl into the engine room via one of its wheels, or simply slide on down!
CARGO TRUCK, TOOLBOX & FUEL PUMP PLAYGROUNDS (Block 358D)
One of the highlights is the upsized toolbox where kids can climb inside for even more fun play. Not only that, I love how supersized tools are ‘left lying around’ for non-structured play. Younger kids can head to the 2 smaller play structures located beside the toolbox which offer more age-appropriate fun.
DRIVING CIRCUIT PLAYGROUND (Block 358C)
Younger kids can head to this playground where a road circuit on the ground sets the tone of the play area. Much like the nearby Ubi Driving Centre, kids can imagine themselves to be cars and vroom along the ‘roads’, complete with traffic junctions & zebra crossings.
Other than a small play structure in the middle, kids can hop onto a jeep & a VW Kombi van, and even refuel at the gas station! There’s also a giant orange climbing net structure for older kids.
ROAD TRAFFIC CIRCUIT (Block 357D)
For even younger kids, head here for smaller and simpler play structures, like a merry-go-round & mini vehicles. There is a larger play structure in the middle and a jump zone with number mounds for kids to test their agility skills.
Address: Ubi Grove (MAP)
Opening hours: N.A.
Admission: FREE
8. RIVERVALE SHORES - FLYING BIRD PLAYGROUND FREE
Two brand new playgrounds have opened at Rivervale Shores at Sengkang (the largest BTO project to date) with another one still under construction.
Located on the Landscape Garden (Level 2, above the carpark)and in front of Blk 173C, the Flying Bird Playground, is tailored for young adventurers aged 2-12. Just like real birds that soar high in the sky, this playground includes exciting elements such as flying fox (still not available at time of writing) and bird nest swings.
Kids will have fun scaling up the three colourful bird nests, which are connected via net bridges. There are various layers within each nest and slides are attached to 2 of them. In addition, there’re hammock swings, cargo nets and other play structures beside the main play area.
The final playground is at Blk 175B and is currently still UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Once completed, this Land Bird Playground (last pic) targets kids aged 2 12 and boasts features like climbing ropes and tube slides.
Address: Rivervale Shores, Sengkang (Blocks 173A & 173C)
Opening hours: N.A.
Admission: FREE
9. CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY FREE
Central Public Library reopens after a round of extensive refurbishments. Themed Singapore: Kaleidoscope, the new space welcomes all to learn and discover in two key areas: All Things Singapore and, Sustainability and Biodiversity.
And there’s a NEW AREA for kids too! The Children’s Biodiversity Library by S.E.A. Aquarium is the first marine biodiversity-themed learning space for children at a public library in Singapore! Developed in partnership with Resorts World Sentosa, the library is filled with marine-themed features:
- The most striking feature has to be the floor-to-ceiling column with coral-like features, coupled with marine trivia at the bottom.
- A cosy space surrounding the corals, with books targeted at 0 to 3 years old placed at ground level all around.
- A collection of marine specimens including shark egg cases and coral skeletons.
- An interactive digital installation where kids can colour an avatar from the National Library Board’s well-loved Book Bugs series and see them appear on the projection screen.
- The Submarine Room, a dedicated space for educational programmes where young learners can discover more about marine biology and conservation.
There’re plenty of features for non-kids too- head to Singapore Alcove, an immersive space which integrates the Singapore collection and an exhibition that tells Singapore Stories. Try creating a personalised QR code and use it to scan in various zones to interact with the content.
The Memories Corner is also an area which will bring back nostalgic memories as you can enjoy Augmented Reality content found on the brick walls. It will also display a multimedia showcase, titled The Library of Memory, screened on the 5,000 red bricks retained from the old National Library at Stamford Road from 7.30pm to 9pm every evening.
Address: 100 Victoria Street, S (188064), B1
Opening hours: 10am-9pm daily (Closed on PHs)
Admission: FREE
10. BUANGKOK SQUARE PARK (WATER PARK) FREE
Address: Buangkok Cres, Buangkok Square Park
Opening hours: 8am - 8pm daily
Admission: FREE
11. CHANGI HERITAGE TRAIL FREE
The Changi Heritage Trail features three thematic routes:
● Bungalows and Beaches in Changi (1 hour with public transport), 4km — This route will cover the bungalows, sailing and beach clubs, and chalets in Changi.
● War and Peace in Changi (1.5 hours with public transport), 7.6km — Explore the history of different military buildings in Changi with this route, including Changi Prison, Changi Chapel and Museum, and the former Changi Cantonment.
● Gateways and Communities in Changi (2 hours with public transport), 12km — Find out more about the communities of Changi and the places in which they lived, worked, and played.
Download the Trail companion guide and map HERE.
Address: Changi area
Opening hours: N.A.
Admission: FREE
12. KIDZANIA SINGAPORE
Among them are Malaysia Airlines, CIMB Singapore, Shopee and global fashion brand, H&M. Well-known local brands include Irvin’s Salted Egg Chips, The Intan Peranakan Museum, The Straits Times, MediaCorp Studios and more.
Address: 31 Beach View, #01-01/02 Palawan Kidz City, Sentosa Island 098008
Opening hours: 10am - 6pm daily (CLOSED ON WED)
Admission: From $60 (excl GST) per child [Dynamic Pricing]
13. CLEMENTI NORTHARC HDB PLAYGROUNDS WITH A KTM TRAIN FREE *NEW!*
The Clementi Northarc HDB cluster has 6 playgrounds in total - all with interesting play structures like a KTM train, giant whale, bee hive and a huge climbing net frame!
Address: Clementi NorthArc, Clementi Ave 6
Opening hours: N.A.
Admission: FREE
14. M.A.P. (Many Alternative Possibilities) by THE ARTGROUND FREE
*Until 30 Mar 2025
A tinker lab of possibilities for the future of transport and conceptualised by students from Pathlight School in partnership with The Artground, M.A.P. brings the imaginative world of future transport possibilities to life. This project is driven by their love of transport and out-of-this-world imagination shared by a group of youths. This Arts Space acts as a vehicle for the students’ creative passion, showcasing their love for transportation and their inventive ideas.
Admission into The Artground’s Arts Space is free, with a refundable deposit of $15 per group booking when you book online. One EXPLORE ticket (admits up to 5pax) grants you access to the Visual Arts Space - M.A.P on the specific date and time slot that you have chosen. To enhance visitors' experience, The Artground will provide an M.A.P. card to the first 15 families visiting M.A.P. during each Explore and Programme session. A refund will be done upon return of this card.
Visit HERE for more details and tickets.
Address: Goodman Arts Centre: 90 Goodman Road Block J #01-40, Goodman Arts Centre, 439053
Opening hours: Wednesday - Friday: 2pm - 3.15pm, 3.45pm - 5pm | Saturday, Sunday and Selected Public Holidays: 9.15am - 10.30am, 1045am - 12pm, 2pm - 3.15pm, 3.45pm - 5pm
Admission: FREE (Refundable deposit)
*All visitors must have a valid ticket before entry as walk-ins are not allowed.
*Non-slip grip socks are mandatory for everyone before entry to The Artground (except for pre-walking babies).
15. 1-FLOWERHILL
Even though this isn't an attraction perse but a dining location, I included 1-Flowerhill because its location and ambience is an experience in itself.
Address: Imbiah Road, Sentosa
Opening hours: Weekdays: 10am - 10pm | Weekends: 9am - 10:30pm
Admission: N.A.
16. WOODLANDS HEALING GARDEN FREE
Integrated with Woodlands Health, this healing garden is Singapore’s largest therapeutic garden to date.
The therapeutic garden has four zones offering a variety of experiences:
- Nature Playgarden: The nature playgarden incorporates natural elements such as sand, logs, and boulders in its design to promote a sense of adventure and discovery for children.
- Activity and Wellness Lawns: Features a wide array of colourful flowers and unique trees to promote health and well-being across 4 zones.
- Wildflower Terraces: Lining the pathways from the hospital into the therapeutic garden, visitors can enjoy vividly coloured planting which resemble wildflower meadows and grasslands.
- Healing Forest: Located at the highest point in the park, it features coloured groves with plants and trees that reflect the various seasons.
Address: 588 Woodlands Drive 17, Singapore 737924
Opening hours: N.A.
Admission: FREE
17. INTO THE WOODS GLAMPING
Into the Woods is a slow living glamping experience on Lazarus Island. Retreat into one of the nine tents, each designed as a sanctuary away from the bustle of city life. Expect luxurious eco-friendly amenities, fresh linen and a heavy-duty canvas tent that opens up to uninterrupted views of the Straits of Singapore. Outdoor activities include swimming, hiking, water sports or even going for a picnic.
Two types of tents are available - Couple tents for 2 pax and Family tents for up to 4 pax. Do note that the tents are not fitted with ensuite toilets. A communal toilet block (walking distance away) has separate shower and toilet facilities, which are solely for guests’ use during their stay. Towels and hairdryers are provided in the tent.
Address: Lazarus Island
Opening hours: N.A.
Price: From $380++ per night
18. CLIMB CENTRAL @ SAFRA CHOA CHU KANG
What’s more, it also houses the first indoor (and air-conditioned!) 15m international standard speed climbing wall in Singapore, a perfect place for competitive speed climbers and speed climbing enthusiasts!
Entry requirements are age 5+, weight > 20kg and height > 1.1m.
Address: SAFRA Choa Chu Kang, #03-02A
Opening Hours: Weekdays: 11am – 11pm | Weekend: 9am – 9pm
Admission: From S$32.70 for one youth (Full rates HERE)
19. EASTERN CORRIDOR FREE
The Eastern Corridor is an 18 km route comprising park connectors with half of the route being located along waterways. Whether you are strolling, jogging or cycling, it offers a scenic experience along waterscapes in the east.
20. COSFORD CONTAINER PARK
Address: 30 Cosford Rd, Singapore 499550
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 11am – 1am | Weekend, PH: 8.30am – 1am
Admission: N.A.
21. HOUBII SPOT SINGAPORE
Houbii Spot Singapore swings back into action! Situated just a brief 4-minute walk from KidzWorld at Singapore Zoo and in close proximity to the iconic Ah Meng statue, Houbii Spot has undergone a remarkable evolution and is poised to deliver an adrenaline-fueled experience for adventurers of all ages right within the zoo.
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Prepare to test your mettle on the 74 heart-pounding obstacles at ‘The Real Thing’ - a haven for adventure enthusiasts above 120cm! Spanning towering tyres for a daring climb, swinging hula hoops to navigate through, suspended boat obstacles for a thrilling traverse, classic wooden planks and ropes for balance and agility, and a dynamic landscape brimming with surprises at every turn, The Real Thing guarantees an adventure brimming with excitement and "knot" your average achievements!
Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore Zoo, Singapore 729826
Opening hours: From 10am daily (Last entry at 5.15pm)
Price: Climbers above 120cm: S$25 | Accompanying Adult: S$13
*NOTE: A separate zoo admission ticket is required to access Houbii Spot Singapore
22. MATCHPOINT INC
Suitable for the young player, experienced competitor or the late bloomer, tennis has become very accessible with Matchpoint Inc.
Address: 6 Raffles Blvd, Marina Square, #01-225/231, SG 039594
Opening hours: 10am-10pm daily
Admission: From $65 (excl GST) for 1-hour session
23. NEW INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS
Whoose Playground @ Grantral Mall
Smigy @ Forum features an epic ball pit, slides, role playing areas and dress up corners, and rooms for birthday parties. More details HERE.
Kidodo Space @ Suntec City
Singapore's premier space-themed indoor playground where kids embark on an interstellar journey through its diverse attractions, from spinning rides, carousels, and electric motorcycles to unique experiences like space trampolines, climbing tree holes, and ocean ball jet shooters. More details HERE.
Yooland Playground @ Westgate
Largest indoor children amusement park in the west! Almost 7,000 square feet of serious funs with most up-to-date equipment, including a super LED Cyclone Slide within the ballpit! Two decks of play space in total, with role-play options on the upper level. More details HERE.
24. NEKOLAND
Address: The Central @ Clarke Quay. 6 Eu Tong Sen St, 04-63 Singapore 059817
Opening hours: 10am - 8pm daily
Admission: Child $25 | Adult $12 [Playground Entry Ticket]
25. NEW BAHRU *NEW!*
*Shops are still undergoing renovation, and will progressively open from late June 2024 onwards.
New Bahru, Singapore’s first creative cluster, is a refurbished school building home to a community of change-makers in each field.
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