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There is actually quite a lot to choose from when you are travelling around Singapore with family. Some places will keep you busy for most of the day, while others can be squeezed into a few hours before your next plan.
With so many things to do in Singapore with family, you may want to narrow down the options based on your children’s ages and what they enjoy doing. And as most popular attractions in Singapore sit close to each other, it is easier to plan a few places together and spend less time on the road.
Best Things to Do in Singapore with Family and Kids
Singapore has plenty of activities that work well for families travelling with children of different ages. You can choose between theme parks, wildlife experiences, museums and outdoor activities. Here are some family activities to consider during your Singapore trip:
1. Wings of Time Fireworks Symphony
Sentosa Island has many activities to keep a family busy, and the Wings of Time Fireworks Symphony is one of its evening highlights.
Staged directly over the open ocean at Siloso Beach, the show combines a simple adventure story with projections, lasers, water effects, flames and fireworks.
The story follows Shahbaz, a mythical bird, and two young companions as they travel through time. The storyline gives younger children something to follow, while the lights, water effects and fireworks keep the experience more engaging.
Show timings: 7:40 PM & 8:40 PM (Daily)
Show duration: 20 minutes
Ticket price: SGD 22 (approx. INR 1600) for standard seating; SGD 27 (approx. INR 2000) for premium seating; Free for kids under 4 years
Combine the show with your visit to Universal Studios, Singapore Oceanarium or Skyline Luge, then have dinner before catching the 8:40 PM performance.
2. Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore needs the most planning on this list and is large enough to occupy most of your day. Younger children can access gentler rides and character experiences, while older children and teenagers have more options among the faster, more intense attractions.
Highlights at Universal Studios Singapore
- New York: Styled like the streets of New York, this zone has family-friendly attractions such as Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase, a gentle indoor ride, and Ready, Set, Rescue, an interactive climbing experience.
- Sci-Fi City: This is the place for bigger rides, including the Transformers ride and the Battlestar Galactica roller coasters. It suits older children, teenagers and adults who meet the height requirements and want more intense rides.
- Ancient Egypt: The main thrill ride here is Revenge of the Mummy, a fast indoor roller coaster with a 122 cm height requirement. Treasure Hunters is a gentle, vintage car ride that can be a better fit for younger kids.
- The Lost World: Has Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, a thrilling raft ride; Canopy Flyer, a suspended roller coaster; and Dino-Soarin’, a gentle, aerial carousel ride.
- Far Far Away: A fairytale-themed zone with rides such as Shrek 4-D Adventure, Enchanted Airways and Puss In Boots’ Giant Journey. It is one of the easier zones to enjoy with younger children, with several family-friendly attractions.
- Illumination’s Minion Land: Has rides such as Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Buggie Boogie, plus chances to meet the Minions. It is a great spot for younger children and Minion fans, with gentler rides and plenty of opportunities for family photos.
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (most days); extended or shorter hours on select days
Ticket price: SGD 89 (approx. INR 6700) for anyone above 13 years; SGD 69 (approx. INR 5200) for children aged 4-12 years
Arriving 30-45 minutes before opening time can help you beat the crowds and check height requirements before heading to the queue with your kids.
3. Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay covers a large area with outdoor gardens, indoor conservatories and distinctive modern structures spread across the site. Most attractions are free, including the famous Garden Rhapsody show. Families can easily spend 3-5 hours here, touring the major highlights.
Highlights at Gardens by the Bay
- Garden Rhapsody: A top nighttime experience in Singapore. The show happens daily at 7:45 PM & 8:45 PM. Find a spot beneath the Supertrees and watch them light up in rhythm with the soundtrack. You can combine it with the OCBC Skyway or Supertree Observatory for a view from above, but both require tickets.
- Far East Organisation Children’s Garden: A free outdoor play area with water-play zones and tree houses connecting a 130-metre forest trail with ropes, ladders and slides. Toddlers and children up to 12 can enjoy the activities here. Open from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Thursday – Sunday & on public holidays)
- Cloud Forest: A paid conservatory built around a huge indoor waterfall and a mountain landscape filled with tropical plants. Open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Flower Dome: A paid conservatory filled with plants and flowers from different parts of the world. Open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Floral Fantasy: A paid indoor attraction with four themed garden landscapes, floral displays and the 4D Flight of the Dragonfly ride. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Ticket prices vary by attraction, and bundle options are also available. Check the official Gardens by the Bay website for the latest prices and ticket options.
4. Museum of Ice Cream
Museum of Ice Cream in Singapore is a playful indoor attraction with over 12 interactive, multisensory installations spread across colourful themed spaces.
Both kids and adults can enjoy nostalgic play zones, take photos with dreamy backdrops, and stop at different ice cream stations serving free-flow treats throughout the visit. Toddlers can participate, but older children are likely to get more out of the interactive elements.
Highlights at Museum of Ice Cream, Singapore
- Sprinkle Pool: A huge pool filled with colourful plastic sprinkles where you can jump, play and take photos.
- Magnet Wall: An interactive wall where visitors can arrange magnetic letters into words, sentences and patterns.
- Infinity Room: A mirrored room with lights and reflections that creates fun photo opportunities.
- Rainbow Tunnel, Banana Split & Potong: Colourful themed spaces inspired by classic ice-cream treats, with playful designs and photo spots.
- Craft Room: A creative space where children can take part in hands-on craft activities.
- Unicorn & Dragon Playgrounds: Play areas with colourful structures inspired by unicorns and Singapore’s dragon playgrounds.
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday – Friday & Sunday); 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Saturday)
Ticket price: SGD 43 (approx. INR 3200) for anyone above 2 years
5. Singapore Oceanarium
Singapore Oceanarium is a large indoor aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa and a must-visit attraction for families in Singapore. Here, children can see marine animals up close while learning about the underwater world through interactive exhibits.
Highlights at Singapore Oceanarium
- Open Ocean: A huge aquarium where you can see reef manta rays, spotted eagle rays, and zebra sharks. You can also book a scuba diving experience to get into the water.
- Pier Adventure: A suspended net walkway where kids can balance, climb and walk above a large wooden ship. The activity is suitable for children aged 4 and above who are at least 110 cm tall.
- Ocean Wonders: Home to one of the world’s largest Moon Jelly Kreisel tanks, with glowing jellyfish displays and 360-degree views, making it a fun stop for children.
- Whale Fall and Seamount: A deep-sea ecosystem exhibit showing how a fallen whale becomes a source of food and shelter for other marine life.
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (most days); but can vary with extended or early closures on some days
Ticket price: SGD 55 (approx. INR 4100) for adults; SGD 43 (approx. INR 3200) for children aged 4-12 years and seniors
6. Night Safari at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Night Safari differs from a normal zoo visit because you see animals during their active nighttime period. With more than 900 animals and a mix of tram rides, walking trails and live shows, it can easily fill an entire evening.
Highlights at Night Safari
- Safari Adventure Tram Ride: A guided 30-40 minute ride through different habitat zones, where you can spot animals such as Asian elephants and Malayan tapirs.
- Walking Trails: Four different walking trails let families get closer to nocturnal animals such as pangolins, slow lorises, leopards and hyenas.
- Creatures of the Night Presentation: A 10-20 minute live show where animals such as binturongs and owls are brought out to demonstrate their natural behaviours. The show is held at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM.
Opening hours: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Daily)
Ticket price: SGD 58 (approx. INR 4300) for adults; SGD 41 (approx. INR 3000) for children aged 3-12
Very young children may struggle with the late start and the amount of walking after an already busy day. If travelling with toddlers, consider making Night Safari the main evening activity rather than adding another attraction beforehand.
Family tip: Singapore Zoo and Night Safari are in the same Mandai area, but doing both in one day is tiring. Families with young children may be better off splitting them across two days.
7. Singapore Zoo
Singapore Zoo covers a large area and houses more than 4,200 animals. There is plenty to see and do during a visit, and families can use the complimentary tram to move between different parts of the zoo.
Highlights at Singapore Zoo
- Free-Ranging Orangutans: You can watch orangutans move between trees and platforms above the visitor paths.
- Fragile Forest: A massive indoor rainforest area where birds fly freely overhead, and sloths and lemurs move around the surrounding habitat.
- Splash Safari: A 15-20 minute presentation with sea lions performing in the water at the Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre.
- KidzWorld: An area with a wet play zone and interactive zones like Animal Land and Little Paws, making it a great stop for young children.
- Animal Feedings: Families can book scheduled feeding sessions to feed animals such as giraffes, elephants and rhinos.
Opening hours: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Daily)
Ticket price: SGD 49 (approx. INR 3700) for adults; SGD 34 (approx. INR 2500) for children
8. The Skyline Luge
Skyline Luge is a thrilling adventure in Singapore, where you get to race downhill in a three-wheeled cart across more than 2.6 km of winding tracks.
Children between 85 and 110 cm must ride with an adult, while those 110 cm and above can ride the Luge on their own.
Highlights at Skyline Luge
- Dragon Trail: The longest track at 688 metres, with fast turns, dips and steeply curved corners.
- Jungle Trail & Kupu Kupu Trail: Gentle, family-friendly routes through the surrounding forest and greenery.
- Expedition Trail: Runs through forest, with twists, turns and tunnels along the route.
- Skyride: An open-air chairlift that takes you back uphill while giving you views across Sentosa and the coastline.
- Night Luge: Ride the luge after dark with music and neon lights as part of the Ride the Beat experience.
Operating hours: From 10:00 AM (Daily); but closing times tend to vary by day
Ticket price: From SGD 28 (approx. INR 2100); varies by package and time slot.
9. Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds Singapore on Sentosa Island has more than 80 lifelike wax figures alongside interactive exhibits and rides. Families can take photos with celebrities and try hands-on activities without spending the entire visit walking outdoors.
Highlights at Madame Tussauds Singapore
- Spirit of Singapore Boat Ride: An indoor boat ride that takes you past colourful scenes inspired by Singapore landmarks, cultural symbols and major events.
- Ultimate Film Star Experience: A Bollywood-themed area where you can dance, act and take photos alongside stars of Indian cinema.
- K-Wave Zone: A Korean-themed area with traditional-style houses, cherry blossom settings and spaces for family photos.
- Interactive Sports & A-List Party: Take photos with sports figures such as Cristiano Ronaldo and in a celebrity-party setting.
- Marvel 4D Experience: A 4D attraction with Marvel superheroes, combining moving seats, special effects and scenes from the Marvel universe.
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Daily)
Ticket price: Starts from SGD 29 (approx. INR 2200)
10. Adventure Cove Waterpark
Adventure Cove Waterpark on Sentosa Island has slides, a wave pool, the famous lazy river, and activities for families to get into the water with marine life.
Highlights at Adventure Cove Waterpark
- Riptide Rocket: A hydro-magnetic water coaster with steep climbs, drops and fast sections.
- Spiral Washout & Pipeline Plunge: High-speed slides with sharp bends and sudden drops, though they come with height requirements.
- Rainbow Reef: An artificial snorkelling lagoon where you can swim among reef fish and colourful coral.
- Adventure River: A 620-metre gently flowing river passing through different themed areas, including an underwater tunnel with fish swimming overhead.
- Bluwater Bay: A large wave pool with gentle waves where families can swim or relax in the water.
- Big Bucket Treehouse: A multi-level water-play area with water cannons, slides and a large tipping bucket, mainly suited to younger children.
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Daily); though hours can vary by season and on selected days
Ticket price: SGD 34 (approx. INR 2500) for anyone aged 13 years and above; SGD 29 (approx. INR 2200) for 4-12 year olds
11. Spectra Light and Water Show
The Spectra Light and Water Show takes place over the water at Event Plaza, making it an easy evening activity to add to your Marina Bay Sands visit.
The free 15-minute show uses fountains, lasers, colourful projections and an orchestral soundtrack to tell the story of Singapore’s growth into a modern city. The show is divided into four acts, with a large glass prism at the centre that lights up during the performance.
Water jets, mist and projections across the water add to the visual effects and will keep the kids engaged. Arrive 30-45 minutes early to get a comfortable spot, especially for the later weekend show.
Show timings: 8:00 PM & 9:00 PM (Sunday – Thursday); 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM & 10:00 PM (Friday – Saturday)
Conclusion
Planning a family holiday in Singapore becomes much easier when you stop trying to fit every attraction into the same day. Pick a few that match your children’s ages and interests, then leave some breathing room between them.
A day at Universal Studios Singapore or Adventure Cove Waterpark can take up most of your schedule, while Gardens by the Bay, Spectra and the Singapore Zoo can fit around other plans.
If you need help deciding what to include, where to stay or how to arrange your days, connect with Dimaak Tours.
FAQs About Things to Do in Singapore with Family and Kids
1. Is Singapore a good destination for a family holiday?
Yes. Singapore has activities for different age groups, from theme parks and waterparks to zoos, aquariums, and outdoor attractions. Families can mix full-day attractions with shorter evening experiences such as Garden Rhapsody and Spectra.
2. What are the best things to do in Singapore with family?
Some of the best family activities include visiting Universal Studios Singapore, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Oceanarium, Night Safari, Skyline Luge, Adventure Cove Waterpark and Museum of Ice Cream. The right choices depend on your children’s ages and interests.
3. Is Universal Studios Singapore suitable for young children?
Yes. Universal Studios Singapore has gentler rides, character experiences and family-friendly attractions for younger children. But check the height requirements for individual rides.
4. What are the best free things to do in Singapore with family?
Families can watch Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay and Spectra Light and Water Show at Marina Bay Sands without any cost. Gardens by the Bay also has free outdoor areas, including the Far East Organisation Children’s Garden and other spaces where families can spend time together.
5. What can families do in Singapore at night?
Wings of Time on Sentosa, Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay, Spectra at Marina Bay Sands, and Night Safari are the top evening experiences in Singapore for families.
