The 15 best activities you can do with your kids during the end-of-year Singapore holidays 2024

02/12/2024

14 min read

Your kids are going to grow up in a flash, so now’s the perfect time to take them out to create some warm memories. We’ve found fun indoor playgrounds, Insta-worthy spots, and science exhibitions that are sure to captivate the whole family during the end-of-year Singapore holidays.

Whether you’re heading out for a couple of hours or going on a full-day adventure, remember to make every stop count and enjoy maximum savings with our special all-week promos.

Full-day activities

With our new full-day promos, you can enjoy family adventures at a relaxed pace without the stress of rushing through activities this holiday season.

01 • Jumptopia Triple Adventure

(Photo: Kidztopia)

Jumptopia’s 3 massive play zones are pure fun for your little ones. With 45,000 square feet of excitement, each zone — featuring Cocomelon, Kitztopia, and Sonic the Hedgehog — offers a variety of activities that can keep your kids entertained the entire day. 🎉

Get ready for non-stop action as your kids race through Sonic’s Hyper Playground, jump on inflatable castles at Kiztopia Friends Adventure, and make a splash at Cocomelon Happy Days. Don’t forget to snap some photos with live Cocomelon and Sonic the Hedgehog characters during the special meet-and-greets!

While your kids are having the time of their lives, take a break and do some holiday shopping at the Kiztopia and Friends Xmas Market, which has plenty of festive goodies on sale.

📍 Address: Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Hall C, Level 1
🗓️ Operating dates: 26 Nov 2024 to 15 Jan 2025
Opening hours: Mon to Thu, 10am – 8pm | Fri to Sun, 10am – 8pm
📞 Contact: 8201 0393
🌐 Website: Kitztopia.com/jumptopia-triple-adventure

02 • Disney Cruise Line at Jewel

A magical Disney themed-adventure awaits you at Jewel Changi Airport. Be sure to get a full night’s sleep because there’ll be plenty of things to see the entire day. You’ll get to see a series of sparkling, eye-catching displays and photo installations featuring characters from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel. 🌟

You won’t want to miss the star of the show — a 4m replica of Disney Cruise Line’s ship funnel that’ll be a centrepiece for your family photos. If you need to stock up on some gifts for the coming New Year festivities or treat your kiddos to some presents, check out the limited edition Disney merchandise that’ll be on sale during this event, including luggage, sling bags, and more.

While you’re there with your family, don’t forget to check out the other exciting activities happening at Jewel Changi Airport during the Singapore holidays.

💡 Pro tip: To see the displays, you’ll need to purchase tickets to enter Canopy Park.

📍 Address: 60 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819643
🗓️ Operating dates: 8 Nov 2024 to 2 Jan 2025
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Thu, 10am – 9pm | Fri to Sun, 10am – 10pm
📞 Contact: 6956 9898
🌐 Website: T.ly/gyd27

03 • Hasbro Game Carnival

The Hasbro Game Carnival at VivoCity is sure to bring back nostalgic memories of classic carnivals (think Uncle Ringo) while offering a memorable experience for the whole family with 9 different game stations.

Your day will fly by as you play old-school carnival games like ring toss and target shooting for a chance to win some exciting prizes. Take the opportunity to challenge your kiddos and bring out everyone’s competitive spirit, then show off your skills and snag a few awesome toys along the way — they’re sure to be impressed. 😊

Afterwards, head inside VivoCity for a huge selection of eateries to cap off a wholesome family outing.

📍 Address: Outdoor Plaza, 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
🗓️ Operating dates: 8 Nov 2024 to 31 Dec 2024
Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 4pm – 9pm | Sat to Sun, 12pm – 10pm
📞 Contact: 6377 6870
🌐 Website: T.ly/pb06D

04 • World of Blocks

(Photo: World of Blocks)

Nowadays, many kids (maybe even yours) are glued to their screens, playing games like Roblox or Minecraft. But what if you could bring those online worlds into the real world?

Look no further than the World of Blocks, which offers a brick-tastic adventure of endless fun. Inspired by Roblox and Minecraft, it’s built with over 30,000 blocks and features 9 massive sections spanning an area of 20,000 square feet. From giant slides and ball pits to creative building zones, there’s no shortage of ways for your little ones to unleash their imagination during the Singapore holidays.

This indoor playground will keep your kids engaged all day, living out their fantasy of playing with life-sized Lego blocks while making happy childhood memories along the way.

📍 Address: 200 Pandan Gardens, PeopleUp Hub, Singapore 609336
🗓️ Operating dates: 18 Nov 2024 to 31 Dec 2024
Opening hours: 10am – 8pm daily
📞 Contact: 9100 6141
🌐 Website: Worldofblocks.asia

Half-day activities

Looking for a short and sweet outing during the Singapore holidays? Then these activities are sure to fit the bill — as they pack plenty of fun for a half-day family outing. With our promos, you can enjoy discounted rates, even for shorter trips that take no more than half a day.

01 • The World of Studio Ghibli

This anime exhibition brings Studio Ghibli characters to life with beautiful installations and artworks that span 2 whole levels in the ArtScience Museum.

Get ready to capture some truly Instagrammable moments with 16 vibrant and immersive theatrical sets, all crafted by talented Japanese artists. Your kids will be amazed by the enchanting Spirited Away display, while the Howl’s Moving Castle display will leave everyone mesmerised with its breathtaking visuals. 🤩

Here’s a bonus: for something more hands-on, try your hand at drawing Soot Sprites as featured in Spirited Away or write heartfelt letters to your loved ones, as inspired by My Neighbour Totoro.

📍 Address: 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
🗓️ Operating dates: 4 Oct 2024 to 2 Feb 2025
Opening hours: Fri to Sat, 10am – 9pm | Sun to Thu, 10am – 7pm
📞 Contact: 6688 8888
🌐 Website: Marinabaysands.com/museum/exhibitions/studio-ghibli

02 • STEAM Festival 2024: The Secret Life of Rex

(Photo adapted from: kidsstopsg)

Are your kids budding scientists? Then take a quantum leap of joy with them and visit this science exhibition. The exhibition’s dinosaur mascot, Rex, will journey with you and your kiddos through interactive activities involving optical illusions, mirror portals, dreamscapes, and even a brain installation. 🤯

These activities will make your kiddos put on their thinking caps and grow their love for all things science. By participating in the exhibit’s brainy activities, they’ll also stimulate all five of their senses, helping them feel positively charged and engaged.

💡 Pro tip: The first 2,000 tots who sign up will stand a chance to win a Rex the dinosaur sleeping mask!

📍 Address: Science Centre, 21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433
🗓️ Operating dates: 29 Nov 2024 to 15 Dec 2024
⏰ Opening hours: 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm, daily
📞 Contact: 6425 2500
🌐 Website: Science.edu.sg/visit-us/kidsstop/kidsstop-events/steam-festival

03 • Future World: Where Art Meets Science

Your family is in for a visual treat at this collection of digital interactive installations that blend high-tech screens with digital art. Whether it’s drawing digital objects in vibrant colours or watching large-scale projections come alive, your children will be thoroughly amazed by the engaging installations at Future World.

Don’t forget to snap some pics for the ‘gram while you’re there! The place is full of stunning digital light artworks — vibrant rainbows, playful animals, glorious patterns — it’s a place for your kids’ creativity to bloom. 💡

📍 Address: 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
Opening hours: Fri to Sat, 10am – 9pm | Sun to Thurs, 10am – 7pm
📞 Contact: 6688 8888
🌐 Website: Marinabaysands.com/museum/exhibitions/future-world

04 • Snow City

Snow City has been operating in Singapore since the year 2000, but did you know that it’s still upgrading its frosty facilities? ⛄

Besides the usual activities that you’re probably familiar with like playing at the Arctic snow playground or going for a drift at the Bumper Car Arena, you may be surprised to see the new Glacier Luge. The slide is carved entirely out of ice and stands at a whopping 120m — it’s a great way to get a cool rush of adrenaline as you whiz through icy tunnels. 

If you’re too cold and yearn for a warmer setting, head to The Cliff, an indoor climbing gym situated right beside Snow City that offers a fun rock climbing experience for all ages. 

📍 Address: 21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433
Opening hours: Tue to Sun, 10am – 5pm
📞 Contact: 6560 2306
🌐 Website: Snowcitysingapore.com

05 • Disney Garden of Wonder

(Photo: Mothership)

Fancy a nice walk with your family during the Singapore holidays? Then take a stroll through the Floral Fantasy in Gardens by the Bay while admiring horticultural displays decorated with Disney and Pixar characters.

Catch loveable characters like Woody from Toy Story, Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Stitch from Lilo & Stitch, and Donald Duck from… Donald Duck. Your favourite childhood characters will usher you through beautiful garden landscapes decorated with colourful floral arrangements and bouquets.

Be sure to check out the Disney-themed merch store while you’re there and give your kiddies some well-deserved rewards after a busy school semester!

📍 Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
🗓️ Operating dates: 1 Dec 2024 to 31 Mar 2025
⏰ Opening hours: 10am – 9pm daily
📞 Contact: 6420 6848
🌐 Website: T.ly/gBstK

06 • Space Explorers: THE INFINITE Singapore

(Photo: FEVER)

Explore the glorious cosmos in this virtual reality experience. Experience what it’s like to walk aboard the International Space Station and gaze down upon Earth — it’ll leave you feeling as if you’re an astronaut on a NASA mission!

With stellar reviews describing it as a life-changing experience, you’ll likely find this activity to be not just fun, but truly memorable for the whole family. Your kids will probably be talking about it for years to come, and who knows, it might even spark a new passion for astronomy! 👨🏾‍🚀

📍 Address: 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081
Opening hours: 10am – 5pm daily
📞 Contact: 6425 2500
🌐 Website: Science.edu.sg/whats-on/space-explorers—the-infinite

Family-friendly bites to celebrate the holidays

Activities are fun and all, but your kid’s gotta eat after all that excitement. Here are 5 family-friendly bites that we think you’ll love. 👇🏼

01 • Ginger Restaurant (halal)

(Photo: Honeycombers)

What better way to celebrate the holidays than to take your kids to a big, fancy buffet?

With five live food stations offering both Singaporean and international dishes, you’re in for a scrumptious treat. Enjoy crowd-pleasers like hokkien mee with juicy jumbo prawns and the iconic chilli crab, known for its tender meat and spicy, tangy sauce. You’ve got to try their signature Crab Bee Hoon — the tender crab blends perfectly with the fragrant rice vermicelli.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised to find a wide array of buffet spots in Singapore that serve up heavenly food at affordable prices. Check here for even more buffet recommendations.

💡 Pro tip: Ginger Restaurant is an ideal spot for young families! Kids aged up to 6 eat for free (up to two children) when accompanied by a paying adult.

📍 Address: PARKROYAL on Beach Road, 7500 Beach Road, Singapore 199591
Buffet timings: 12pm – 2:30pm daily
📞 Contact: 3138 1995
🍴 Halal status: Halal
🌐 Website: panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-beach-road/eat/ginger

02 • The Mind Cafe Flagship Store

(Photo: The Mind Cafe)

This unique cafe blends the fun of board games with the traditional cafe experience. Whether your child is barely older than a foetus or old enough to tie his shoes, there’s a board game for everyone. Plus, you’ll enjoy free-flow drinks and snacks while you’re there!

Don’t overlook their menu, which includes filling main courses like the tasty Beef Lasagna, which features layers of tender pasta and savoury beef, all baked to perfection. For something lighter, go with the Grilled Chicken Steak with Rice, which features juicy chicken breast grilled to a smoky finish and fragrant rice. Finish off your meal with the decadent Oreo Cheese Cake, a creamy blast of sweetness that’ll leave you wanting more.

Of course, no visit to a board game cafe is complete without a few rounds of play. Younger kids can play games like Fish Eat Fish, where players match fish of the same colour to “eat” others, teaching basic strategy and colour recognition. Older kids can try Clue, a mystery game where players use deduction to figure out who committed a crime. It’s an engaging way to enhance your tots’ critical thinking skills!

📍 Address: 60A Prinsep Street, #02-00, Singapore 18866. See other outlets.
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Wed, 11am – 11pm | Thu to Sun, 11am – 11pm (you can continue gaming at the mega outlet after 11pm)
📞 Contact: 8482 4533
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
🌐 Website: Themindcafe.sg

03 • Tiong Bahru Bakery — Safari

This place features handmade croissants that’ll put a smile on even a Frenchman’s face, a vibey open space that’s good for family photos, and even a small playground for your rug rats to have some fun. What more could you ask for?

The bakery has received hundreds of rave reviews for its famed croissants, with many calling them irresistibly fragrant, delightfully crispy, and absolutely delicious. There’s also a wide variety available, from roasted mushroom and almond to the classic plain, along with many other tempting variations. Complement your pastry with a nice cuppa and your family outing will be off to a great start.

Tiong Bahru is a food haven (if you know where to look). For more food recommendations in this neighbourhood, check out our guide on the best food at Tiong Bahru Market

📍 Address: Open Farm Community, 130E Minden Road, Singapore 248819
⏰ Opening hours: 8am – 6pm daily
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
📞 Contact: 6877 4876
🌐 Website: Tiongbahrubakery.com

04 • Huber’s Bistro

(Photo: Burger Boys)

Huber’s Bistro serves premium burger patties so tender, they practically melt in your mouth. Each cut of meat is rich in flavour, with a satisfying sear and a juicy interior. Plus, the restaurant is situated within the tranquility of nature, allowing you to savour your meal while surrounded by lush greenery.

While waiting for your meal, head to the nearby playground for your kids to burn off some excess energy. If you’re in the mood for a more relaxed experience, you can spread out a picnic blanket on the field and enjoy a laid-back family picnic.

📍 Address: Huber’s Butchery, 22 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249679
⏰ Opening hours: Tue to Fri, 11am – 10pm | Sat to Sun, 9:30am – 10pm
🍴 Halal status: Not halal
📞 Contact: 6737 1488
🌐 Website: Hubers.com.sg/Bistro

05 • The Halia (halal)

(Photo: The Silver Chef)

The Halia is a restaurant nestled within the Singapore Botanical Gardens, letting you dine while surrounded by nature.

Patrons have vouched for the restaurant’s hearty Chilli Crab Spaghettini, praising the succulent, tender crab meat that’s paired perfectly with yummy pasta. The dish’s sauce — striking a unique balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy — further complements the dish’s incredible flavours. The restaurant also has a kids’s menu, with fatty cheeseburgers and chicken sausages that’ll satisfy your children’s cravings.

Once your bellies are full, take a leisurely stroll in nature with your little ones. The peaceful surroundings offer the perfect setting for some outdoor family time.

📍 Address: 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259569
⏰ Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 9am – 11:30am, 12pm – 4pm, 5:30pm – 9pm | Sat to Sun, 10am – 4pm, 5:30pm – 9pm
🍴 Halal status: Halal
📞 Contact: 8444 1148
🌐 Website: Thehalia.com

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To loads of family fun!
Amanda 💕

 

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