Here is a compiled list of FREE June Holiday Activities 2018 curated for kids below 6 years old – where to bring kids June school holidays 2018, what to do with kids, arts and crafts, where to play with kids, character meet & greet, musicals and more.
It’s time to keep an eye out for the fabulous list of June Holiday activities and events that take place all over Singapore in this wonderful month! Bookmark this page because I’ll be updating this often :)
Directory List of FREE & FUN June Holiday Activities to do for kids aged 6 and under:
- Singapore’s largest crochet rope playground, The RopeScape @ Frasers Property Malls (RECOMMENDED)
- Children’s Festival @ National Gallery (RECOMMENDED)
- Imaginarium: Into the Space of Time @ SAM
- Children Ride Free @ Tiger Sky Tower Sentosa
- Rolling @ TAG
- Children’s Season at National Musuem – ended
- Space Cadets Kids Bounce Festival @ City Square Mall – ended
- Have a “Incredibles 2” Experience @ M Malls – ended
- K Wave Experience at Great World City – ended
- Have a RAWR’ing good time with Dinoasaur Train @ Suntec City – ended
- Kids Craft Workshops @ The Esplanade – ended
- Pouring on the Fun with SpongeBob SquarePants @ Parkway Parade – ended
- Meet Sesame Street Live at Changi Airport (RECOMMENDED) – ended
- Sports-themed Fun @ Kidzania – ended
- Police Heritage Centre Tour – ended
- Celebrate Singapore Zoo’s 45th Birthday – ended
- Digital Playground @ Forum – ended
- Ecolife at Coney Island Park – ended
- Ecolife at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park – ended
- Meet Nick Jr.’s Dora, Boots, Diego and Nella the Princess Knight @ City Square Mall (RECOMMENDED) – ended
- VivoCity NERF Nation Games (ended) – ended
- Toggle Wild City Rescue @ United Square – ended
- Dad’s Day Out @ Singapore Sports Hub – ended
- Ninja Bounce Festival Fun @ Waterway Point (RECOMMENDED) – ended
- Happy Rainbow Playground @ Bedok Mall (RECOMMENDED) – ended
- Dinosaur Experience @ Plaza Singapura – ended
- Robocar Poli Live Shows and Meet & Greet @ Takashimaya – ended
- Meet & Greet with Pinkfong & Baby Shark @ Clark Quay Central (RECOMMENDED) – ended
- PAW Patrol Stage Shows @ United Square (RECOMMENDED) – ended
- Istana Open House – ended
- Children’s Festival @ Gardens by the Bay 2018 – ended
- Pink Fong’s ‘Baby Shark’ First-Ever Show in Singapore (RECOMMENDED) – ended
- Wan Qing Dumpling Festival 2018 – ended
- Summer Fun at Hillion Mall with Mr Men & Little Miss – ended
- DBS Marina Regatta 2018 – ended
- #100and100more @ Goodman Arts Centre (RECOMMENDED) – ended
- Artbox Singapore 2018 (RECOMMENDED) – ended
- Kids Art Party at F1 Pit Building – ended
- Pony Rides @ UE Square (RECOMMENDED) – ended
- Family Music Fiesta @ Singapore Botanic Gardens – ended
If you’re interested only in Character Live Shows and Meet & Greets, check out THIS LIST that I have compiled for this June School Holidays 2018!
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Children’s Festival @ National Gallery (RECOMMENDED)
My personal verdict: Seriously fun for kids!
Date: 9 Jun – 9 Sep 2018
Time: 10am – 7pm
Venue: National Gallery Singapore
(Photo credit to National Gallery)
National Gallery Singapore presents Children’s Festival: Small Big Dreamers. This June holiday activity features interactive installations that teach children about values, passion, confidence and creativity. Through experiential art and active play, children will learn about themselves and the world around them.
We swung by on their opening and had heaps of unexpected fun. The National Gallery continues to impress and surprise us with how interesting and relevant they are for families with kids. Check out my pinned Instagram stories to have a glimpse of what to expect.
For more information, visit Children’s Festival National Gallery Singapore
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Space Cadets Kids Bounce Festival @ City Square Mall
Date: 18 Jun to 24 Jun 2018
Time: 11am – 8pm daily
Venue: City Square Mall
FREE (Kindly get your admission pass at City Square Mall! Passes are given out on a first-come-first-served basis and strictly while stocks last)
The ONLY inflatable playground for all Space Cadets! Space hop and rocket your way to victory and unleash your potential at Kids Bounce Festival: Space Cadets Edition! Come experience our space hop obstacle course that will challenge your strength, agility and stealth! Stations include, low wall, mazes, slides, tunnels.
Come on down to City Square Mall for some good holiday fun and challenge the bodies and minds of children! Suitable for children aged 4 to 12 years old.
PLUS, many more exciting activities for the family to bond such as galaxy shooter, face painting, and many more! More details HERE
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Meet & Greet Adventure with Pinkfong @ Clarke Quay Central (ended)
Date: 15 to 17 Jun 2018
Time: 1pm & 7pm
Venue: Clarke Quay Central
Sing and dance to your favourite Pinkfong tunes with Pinkfong and Baby Shark at Clark Quay Central. Don’t miss out on their merchandise fair where you can get your favourite Pinkfong merchandise (plush toys, sound books, etc) at the Clarke Quay Central atrium when you’re there.
You’ll also get to have a photo pass and sticker book if you spend $100 at the mall (limited to first 25 redemptions per session). More information HERE.
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(Photo credit to M Malls)
Date: 1 Jun to 8 Jul 2018
Time: Various timings
Venue: AMK Hub, Jurong Point and Thomson Plaza
FREE (some activities require a $60 spend within the mall)
From 1 June to 8 July 2018, join M Malls (AMK Hub, Jurong Point and Thomson Plaza) in its line-up of fun activities and exclusive rewards themed to the well-loved animation, Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2. Kids can enrol in Heroes School and complete the activity stations to graduate as a certified hero at AMK Hub, discover endless fun playing the action-packed Disney Crossy Road and Disney Heroes: Battle Mode games at Jurong Point, and capture a comic book-worthy moment at Thomson Plaza’s photo booth. Check out the details HERE.
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K Wave Experience @ Great World City (ended)
Date: 1 to 24 Jun 2018 (dates vary for each event)
Time: Various timings
Venue: Great World City
FREE (some activities require a min. spent of $30 at the mall)
This June holidays, Great World City is bringing the K-Wave experience to Singapore! Some fun activities for the whole family include:
- Korean Fair
Check out the pop-up booths that sell a range of lifestyle products. Happening 1 to 24 Jun. - Workshops
Spend some quality time with your young ones with the hands-on activity workshops like “Making Your Own Bibimbap” (16 & 17 Jun, 2pm & 6pm) and “Jong-i Jeobgi” (23 & 24 Jun, 2pm & 6pm) where you’ll learn the basics of paper-folding. - Photobooth
Dress up in hanboks with your loved ones and take home a free wallet print from 23 to 24 Jun (12nn to 2pm & 6pm to 8pm). - Traditional Korean Game Booths
Try out traditional Korean games like Tuho, JegiChagi and Yut-Nori, popular games with Korean schoolchildren, at the various festival booths. Happening 22 to 24 Jun, (12nn to 2pm & 6pm to 8pm) - Cultural Performances
From a traditional Korean folk dance (16 Jun, 1pm) to a Korean martial arts demonstration (17 Jun, 1pm), your kid would probably love seeing so much action taking place.
With Seoul much fun for the whole family, drop by Great World City this June! More details HERE.
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The RopeScape @ Frasers Property Malls (RECOMMENDED)
Date: 29 May to 1 Jul 2018
Time: 12pm to 8pm
Venue: Varying malls, see schedule below
Not free but the $5 entrance fee goes to charity!
The malls of Frasers Property Singapore are launching The RopeScape, Singapore’s largest crochet rope playground, a combination of individual nylon ropes crocheted by hand to form a 10m by 7m structure for children to play in.
It will be set up at seven malls of Frasers Property Singapore from May 29 to July 1.
| Mall | Date | Venue |
| Waterway Point | 29 May to 3 June 2018 | Level 1, Village Square |
| The Centrepoint | 29 May to 3 June 2018 | Level 1, Atrium |
| Causeway Point | 5 to 10 June 2018 | Level 1, Atrium |
| YewTee Point | 19 to 24 June 2018 | Level 1, Atrium |
| Northpoint City | 12 to 17 June 2018 | Level 1, North Atrium |
| Changi City Point | 19 to 24 June 2018 | Basement 1, Atrium |
| Bedok Point | 26 June to 1 July 2018 | Level 1, Atrium |
With a $5 donation for 20 minutes of play time, shoppers can let their kids have fun while chipping in for the greater good. All proceeds will be donated to the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN) Centre for Adults. Open to all children between the ages of 4 to 12 years old and above 80cm and below 130cm in height. Wearing socks is mandatory for all participants entering The RopeScape. Details HERE.
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Have a RAWRING good time @ Suntec City (ended)
Date: 1 to 24 Jun 2018
Time: Various timings
Venue: Suntec City
FREE (some activities require a $60 spend within the mall)
(Photo credit to Suntec City)
Join and embark on a RAWR-ING adventure with Buddy, a preschool-aged Tyrannosaurus Rex, and his friends from the popular educational animation Dinosaur Train, in exploring the fascinating world of dinosaurs through Live Shows, Workshops, Handicraft Activities, Meet & Greet and many more! Details HERE.
1. Meet the dinos – LIVE
Venture into the dinosaur world with Dinosaur Train LIVE Show starring Buddy, a preschool-aged Tyrannosaurus Rex and his friends, Tiny, King and Mr. Conductor, as they ride through the lush canopies of tropical trees while learning about the different types of dinosaurs through fun interactive games and Sing & Dance! There will also be a Meet & Greet session after each Live Show.
Venue: North Atrium
Date: 15 – 17 Jun & 22 – 24 Jun 2018 (Fri – Sun)
Showtimes: 2pm, 4.30pm, 7pm
2. Dino crafts
Get crafty and be creative at Dino Craft Stations! With only $60 spent in the mall, you can redeem a Dino craft station pass to experience one of four different Dino craft activities. Redemption available on a while stocks last basis. All craft activities are recommended for kids age 4 and above.
Dino skeleton craft 1 – 10 June 12pm – 8pm (East Wing); 11 – 24 June 12pm – 8pm (North Atrium)
Learn more about the different skeletal structures of different dinosaurs in this handicraft station!
Dino baloon craft 1 – 10 June 12pm – 8pm (East Wing); 11 – 24 June 12pm – 8pm (North Atrium)
Wouldn’t it be cute to see your dinosaurs puffed up like a balloon!? Here, kids get to select a balloon of their favourite colour to make an inflated balloon dinosaur of their favourite species.
Dino paper plate craft 11 – 24 June 12pm – 8pm (East Wing)
Allow the creativity in your kids soar as they make their very own dinosaurs out of paper plates. Parents can look forward to seeing the dinosaurs of your kid’s imagination come alive!
Dino fossils 11 – 24 June 12pm – 8pm (East Wing)
Be amazed with how simple ingredients like flour, salt and water can be used in art & crafts! This is a great way for kids to explore their sense of touch and at the same time have fun in creating a fossil of their favourite dinosaurs.
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Kids Craft Workshops @ The Esplanade (ended)
Let the kids run off that energy all over Esplanade! Get them acquainted with nature, beginning with the trees and plants at the Forecourt Garden, or let them work their creativity in one (or more) of our arts workshops, or at PIP’s PLAYbox, a dedicated space for the little ones. See some of those I highlighted below or click HERE to see all that The Esplanade offers for a great family day out.
Check out these fun and FREE art & craft workshops for kids this June!
1. Make a pocket watch for Father’s Day
(Photo credit to The Esplanade)
Using recyclable materials such as cardboard, paper, stretch your creative muscle and make a watch that will help your loved one tell the time. For this Fathers’ Day, make time for someone who has cared for and loved you unconditionally. Details HERE.
Date: 9 Jun to 18 Jun 2018
Time: 11am – 6pm (closed between 2-3pm)
Venue: PIP’s PLAYbox @ The Esplanade
FREE
2. Create your own musical instrument!
(Photo credit to The Esplanade)
Castanets are a percussion instrument, commonly used in ancient Roman, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese music. The instruments consist of a pair of wooden concave shells joined together on one string. Details HERE.
Date: 4 Jun to 28 Jun 2018
Time: 11am – 6pm (closed between 2-3pm)
Venue: PIP’s PLAYbox @ The Esplanade
FREE
3. Rhythm and Music Workshop
(Photo credit to The Esplanade)
Make your own castanets at PIP’s PLAYbox and let you and your critter creations be the stars in this music and movement class by My Piano Room, a music and piano education studio for the young. Details HERE.
Date: 9, 10, 16 & 17 Jun 2018 (Sat & Sun)
Time: 1pm and 3.30pm (30mins duration)
Venue: PIP’s PLAYbox @ The Esplanade
FREE
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Happy Rainbow Playground (ended)
Time: 11am – 9pm
Venue & Date:
Tampines Mall: 1 to 5 June (ended)
SingPost Centre: 6 June to 12 June (ended)
Bedok Mall: 13 June to 19 June (ended)
Bouncy castle fans listen up!! Happy Rainbow is a rainbow-themed playground inspired by the simple happiness found in everyday life, created for people of all ages – yes adults and kids can all join in! The exhibit features an interactive bounce house and oversized plush sculptures that come together to create a multi-sensory experience that offers a kaleidoscopic look into a rainbow coloured world. To redeem an entry into the Happy Rainbow Play Zone, simply spend $30 in a single same-day receipt.
There are also tote bag making, badge making, colouring workshops to participate in from 11am to 9pm. Don’t miss out!
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Summer Fun at Hillion Mall with Mr Men & Little Miss (ended)
Date: 2 – 10 Jun 2018
Time: Various timings
Venue: Hillion Mall
(Photo credit to Hillion Mall)
Meet & Greet Session
2 & 3 and 9 & 10 June, 1pm & 7pm
Sing and Dance with the characters and be the first 40 families to take a picture with them! Passes will be distributed 30mins prior to the show time on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ready, Set Summer! Let the Games Begin!
2 & 3 and 9 & 10 June | 4pm
Join Little Miss for a Limbo Rock dance at the Beach and Mr. Men for Beach Bowling fun.
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Ninja Kids Bounce Festival Singapore (ended)
Date: 11 to 17 June 2018
Time: 11am to 8pm
Venue: Waterway Point L1 Village Square Atrium
$5 per child (all money goes to charity!)
The ONLY inflatable playground for all aspiring Ninja Kids! Scale, slide and navigate your way to victory and unleash the Ninja Kid in you at Ninja Kids Bounce Festival Singapore! Come experience our thrilling obstacle course that will challenge your strength, agility and stealth!
Stations include, low wall, mazes, slides, tunnels. Come on down to Waterway Point for some good holiday fun and challenge the bodies and minds of children! Suitable for children aged 4 to 12 years old.
PLUS, many more exciting activities for the family to bond such as face painting, art stations and many more! You surely cannot miss this! Register HERE.
[Back to top]Pouring on the Fun with SpongeBob Squarepants (ended)
Time: Various timings
Venue: Parkway Parade, Basement Atrium
(Photo credit to Nicklodean)
Escape the summer heat at Bikini Bottom Sandplay and take lots of family pictures with SpongeBob SquarePants. Spend $30 ($50 for Cold Storage and Giant receipts) to redeem a 20-min play pass for 1 child (between 3 to 12 years old) or a meet-&-greet pass for the family at the basement atrium near the activity area.
Bikini Bottom Sandplay
Mon – Sun: 11am – 9pm
Meet-&-Greet With SpongeBob SquarePants
Mon – Fri: 7pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 3pm & 7pm
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Meet Sesame Street Live at Changi Airport (ended)
My personal verdict: Seriously fun for kids!
Date: 25 May to 24 June 2018
Time: Various Timings
Venue: Changi Airport T3 and T4
FREE
(Photo credit to Changi Airport)
Changi Airport is a great place to go with your family during this June school holidays 2018. CHECK OUT the variety of fun things to do!
- LIVE Sesame Street Show and meet-and-greet sessions for fans to meet the characters.
For the first time in Singapore, sing and dance along with your favourite Sesame Street characters Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie, Abby Cadabby, and Count von Count as they unravel a mystery package from Count von Count’s family in Romania. You may also redeem a chance to have your photo taken with them on stage.
- Sesame Street Inflatable Playground at T4
(Photo credit to Changi Airport)
Take on fun obstacles like tunnels and a climbing wall at the 30-metre-long Sesame Street Inflatable Playground. Scale a ladder and slide down a slide to a multi-coloured ball pond below.
When: 25 May to 24 June 2018
Time: 12 pm to 11 pm (last registration at 10.30 pm)
Where: Changi Airport Terminal 4 Departure Hall, near Check-in Row 1.
- Giant Gachapon Machines
(Photo credit to Changi Airport)
Look out for the larger-than-life Gachapon machines this June school holidays! Redeem tokens and try your luck at winning exclusive premiums and even Changi Gift Card worth S$100!
When: 25 May to 24 June 2018
Where: Terminal 3, Public, Departure Hall Level 2 (area facing Skytrain station to T1)
- Bobsleigh Ride
(Photo credit to Changi Airport)
Inspired by the Bobsleigh Track in Prague, feel the adrenaline as you slide down two slides. Choose from a 17-metre straight slide at 1.8 metres high or be adventurous and go on the exciting 30-metrecurvy slide elevated at twice the height!
When: 25 May to 24 June 2018
Time: 12pm – 11pm (last registration at 10.30pm)
Where: Terminal 3, Departure Hall Level 2 (opposite Check-in Row 11)
- Discover Europe Exhibition
Pay a visit to Berlin, Budapest, Moscow, Prague and Warsaw – without having to leave Singapore. The Discover Europe Exhibition is the largest cardboard art installation to be held in Singapore and measures 21 metres by 19 metres. It features seven iconic landmarks which visitors can take pictures with along with 3D Sesame Street characters in traditional European clothes.
When: 25 May to 24 June 2018
Time: 12 pm to 11 pm
Where: Terminal 3, Departure Hall Level 2 (in front of Central Immigration)
Sports-themed Fun @ Kidzania (ended)
Date: 21 May to 23 June 2018
Time: Various Timings
Venue: Kidzania Singapore
Selected activities are FREE but admission charges apply.
(Photo credit to Kidzania Singapore)
Participate in fun sports-themed activities and tryouts at KidZania Singapore during the June school holidays. Become a sports broadcaster, join in a Cheerleading City Parade and take part in Sports Clinics by Sports SG. The whole family can stay fit and have fun together at KidZania Singapore this June school holidays 2018.
Check out the details here. Don’t forget to visit the City in your sportswear and enjoy 15% OFF all ticket purchases.
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Dinosaur Experience @ Plaza Singapura (ended)
My personal verdict: Worth checking out!
Date: 25 May to 17 Jun 2018
Time: 11am – 9pm
Venue: Level 1, Main Atrium, Plaza Singapura
(Photo credit to Plaza Singapura)
A Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Adventure presents
- Life-size sculpture of the velociraptor – go take pictures with it!
- Immersive VR Experience & Gaming Zone – even my 5 yr old enjoyed it!
- Sandpit for kids to dig around and find fossils^
- Dinosaur Themed DIY Craft Workshops^
More details HERE!
^Redeem one entry for either one of the activities with min. $30 spend in a single receipt. Redeem an entry for two when charged to American Express® CapitaCard. Redemption can be made at Plaza Singapura New Extension, Unit #03-76 (Workshop) / Main Atrium(Sandpit). Redemption for workshop entry is limit to first 80 per day. Each entry admits one pax, max 4 entry passes per receipt. Receipt can only be used ONCE for either the Sandpit or Workshop.
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Celebrate Singapore Zoo’s 45th Birthday (ended)
Date: May 26 to June 27
Time: Various timings
Venue: Singapore Zoo
Selected activities are FREE but admission charges apply.
(Photo credit to Singapore Zoo)
Go BANANAS at the Singapore Zoo as they celebrate 45 wild years! Get ready to experience Singapore Zoo in a new light with an array of activities and promotions great for the whole family.
- Buy 1 Adult and get 1 Adult/Child at 45% off! (Local residents only)
- Enjoy 45r% off 2nd participant with every full-priced tour
- Friends of Wildlife Membership for Seniors goes at $45 only (U.P. $85)
- $4.50 menu consisting of Ah Meng’s favourite food!
Visit www.zooturns45.sg for more details and terms & conditions on Singapore Zoo’s 45th birthday celebrations.
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Pinkfong’s ‘Baby Shark’ First-Ever Show in Singapore (ended)
My personal verdict: Very crowded but if your kid is a fan of Baby Shark (who isn’t?!), he/she will love it!
When: 4 to 10 Jun
Where: Waterway Point Village Square Atrium, Level 1
Time: 11am – 8pm
(Photo credit to Pinkfong and Viu)
For the first time in Singapore, fans can meet their favourite characters at the ‘Pinkfong & Baby Shark’ show. This is also Viu’s first kids’ event to mark the recent launch of a new kids’ content category for two to eight-year-olds on Viu.
Catch special stage performances and meet-and-greet sessions by Pinkfong and Baby Shark on 9 and 10 June, #ViuPinkfongBabyShark Dance Challenge Finals (10 June), exclusive Pinkfong and Baby Shark merchandise for sale and other interactive activities that will make for a fun day out for the whole family. More details here.
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Meet Nick Jr.’s Dora, Boots, Diego and Nella the Princess Knight @ City Square Mall (ended)
Date: 2 to 17 June
Venue: City Square Mall
Time: Various timings
(Photo credit to City Square Mall)
Calling all little explorers and heroes! Be part of the coolest Nick Jr. team, the Power Squad this school holiday, and join them on their first-ever adventure at City Square Mall from 25 May – 24 June 2018. For more information, click here.
- Dora’s Adventure Trail
Join Dora and friends as they go on a roving explorer trail throughout the mall.
Where: L1 Stage
Time: 3.15pm
When: 2 to 17 June (except Monday)
- Power Squad Interactive On-Stage Experience
Embark on an adventure of bravery and kindness featuring Dora the Explorer, Boots and Diego, and catch the awesome new hero, Nella the Princess Knight, in action for the first time in Asia!
Where: L1 Stage
Time:
- Tue – Fri: 2pm & 6.30pm
- Sat & Sun: 1pm, 4.30pm and 6.30pm
When: 2 to 17 June (except Monday)
- Nella the Princess Knight Meet & Greet
1st time ever in Asia. Redeem a meet & grete pass 1 hour prior to the show with $50 spent, limited to 50 passes per session.
When: 2 to 17 June (except Monday)
Time:
- Tue – Fri: 2.45pm & 7.15pm
- Sat & Sun: 1.45pm, 5.15pm and 7.15pm
Where: B2 beside travelators @ City Square Mall
- Power-Packed Carnival
Redeem a carnival pass by spending $60 and enjoy exciting games like Unicorn Hop, Blaze Slide and Dora Light Trail.
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Robocar Poli Live Shows and Meet & Greet (ended)
Date & Time: 12 – 16 Jun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm | 17 Jun: 4pm & 7pm
Venue: Takashimaya Square, B2
Get hyped this June, as Kids Carnival returns from Tue 5 Jun to Sun 17 Jun 2018 at Takashimaya Square, B2! For the first time ever, Robocar Poli is heading down for a meet and greet, as well as live performances to entertain the whole family. Be sure to also check out the fun activity booths, and exclusive deals for toys that will be on as well.
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PAW Patrol Stage Shows @ United Square (ended)
Date: Friday, 1 June to Thursday, 14 June
Stage Shows / Meet & Greet:
Monday to Friday: 2.30pm & 7pm
Saturday and Sunday: 2pm, 5pm & 7pm
(No Shows / Meet & Greet on Tuesday)
Venue: United Square
FREE
(Photo credit to United Square)
Spend $60* in a single same-day retail receipt at United Square to shake paws with the pups. Limited photo passes will be issued one hour before each show.
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Dad’s Day Out 2018 (ended)
Date: 17 Jun 2018
Time: 8.30am – 6pm
Venue: Singapore Sports Hub, OCBC Square
FREE
Celebrate Fathers’ Day at Dad’s Day Out! Activities include taking part in the ‘Dad’s Challenge’ to redeem a Dad’s Day Out Goodie Bag, meeting your fav Mediacorp DJs & Artistes on stage and FREE Head, Neck, Shoulder massage for all Dads! For more details, visit here.
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VivoCity NERF Nation Games (ended)
Date: 8 – 17 Jun 2018
Time: 1pm – 7pm
Venue: Outdoor Plaza, VivoCity
FREE for VivoCity Kids Club members, registration required / min. spent required for non members
(Photo credit to Hasbro)
Kids Club members can still come down to join in the excitement at the Nerf Nation Games during the “Game for the Challenge” free play sessions from 8 – 17 June between 1pm – 7pm on weekdays and 1pm – 3pm on weekends and public holiday. Your physical fitness and shooting skills will be put to the test as you overcome various obstacles such as the Net Crawl, Balancing Beam and Cup Crusher.
To participate, Kids Club members have to register on–site to secure a slot for one of the game sessions. Complete all seven stations in the challenge arena within 20 minutes to receive a limited edition Punch Buddies stationery set and notebooks (members below 6 years old only need to complete 5 stations). Each game session is 20 minutes long and is limited to 50 kids. Non-VivoCity Kids Club members can also gain access to the challenge arena by spending a minimum of $50 in a single receipt from the Toys ‘R’ Us retail pop-up booth located at VivoCity Outdoor Plaza.
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Children Ride Free @ Tiger Sky Tower Sentosa
Date: 15 May to 12 Aug 2018
Time: 9am to 9pm daily (Last admission: 8.45pm)
Venue: Tiger Sky Tower @ Imbiah Lookout
* Each full-priced adult ticket ($18) is entitled to 5 complimentary child tickets.
From 15 May to 12 Aug 2018, children get to ride for free on the Tiger Sky Tower and only the adults need to pay*! Bring the young ones and get on board the 360° revolving cabin to marvel at the breathtaking sights from the peak of Sentosa.
Other terms & conditions apply.
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Istana Open House (ended)
Date: 15 Jun 2018
Time: 8.30am – 6pm
Venue: Istana (Entrance to the Istana grounds is via the main gate at Orchard Road)
FREE for Singaporeans and Singapore permanent residents.
Other visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of $2 per person.
There will be a variety of performances on the grounds during the Open House. For an entrance fee of $2, visitors could tour selected function rooms in the Istana building and view a special display of gifts presented to the President and the Prime Minister. There are also guided tours of the Istana building, conducted by the Preservation of Sites and Monuments (PSM) volunteers. Istana souvenirs are also sold at the Open House. All proceeds from the sale of the souvenirs and the entrance fees collected are donated to charity.
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Children’s Festival @ Gardens by the Bay 2018 (ended)
My personal verdict: Seriously fun for kids!
The Children’s Festival @ Gardens by the Bay 2018 takes place from 26 May to 10 June 2018 at the Supertree Grove, Garden by the Bay.
(Photo credit to Gardens By The Bay)
Events and Programmes to check out include:
- The Magic Faraway Tree
Children’s Festival at Gardens by the Bay takes you on a journey to four fascinating lands up The Magic Faraway Tree. Find fairy folk and magic spells in the Land of Enchantments and watch toys come to life in the Land of Toys. - Free Performances & Activities
Sing along to the musical production, Follow the Leaves, by I Theatre. Keep your eyes peeled for the folks from Newton Show as they whip up some bewitching science with their apparatuses, and be captivated as tales of imagination and wonder come to life at the storytelling sessions. Along the way, meet curious characters like Silky the Fairy, Moon-Face and Saucepan Man, and befriend brand-new characters — Tilly and Fernie, the Magic Leaf Fairies. Other activities include balloon sculpting, face painting, giant bubble show, dance, yo-yo, a capella performances and magic tricks. Enjoy all these and more for free! Download the full schedule here - Magic Makers’ Studio
Get creative, work your hands and bring home a unique creation from our workshop station — the Magic Makers’ Studio. Charges apply. - Enchanter’s Marvellous Mirror Maze
Step into the Enchanter’s Marvellous Mirror Maze for a mystical exploration, gear up for an exhilarating rescue mission in the Toy Fort and get your sugar rush at the Candy Party. Charges apply.
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Police Heritage Centre Tour
When: 30 May – 2 Jun | 6 Jun – 9 Jun | 13 Jun – 14 Jun | 16 Jun | 20 Jun – 23 Jun | 27 Jun 2018
Time:
- Weekdays: 10.00 am | 11.30 am | 2.30 pm | 4.00 pm
- Weekends: 9.30 am | 11.00 am
Where: Police Heritage Centre, New Phoenix Par, 28 Irrawaddy Rd Singapore 329560
Age: 3 to 9 years old
FREE
(Photo credit to Police Heritage Centre)
The Police Heritage Centre is proud to host the Children’s Season in June this year! This 1.5 hour outreach programme is targeted at young children (3 to 12 years old) and their families. Visitors can learn more about the Police Force through a guided tour, and a talk by real-life police officers from the Community Policing Unit! They can also participate in interesting activities such as badge making and writing a message to the policeman. Children can even pretend to be a policeman by dressing up in our kid-sized uniforms! For more information, visit this link.
Please note that all tours are by appointment only, and bookings are to be made at least 5 days in advance. To register for Children’s Season tours, please contact PHC Visit Management Officer at 6478 2123 during office hours, or email SPF_Police_Heritage@spf.gov.sg.
Designed especially for little ones, this tour is available only for a specific period of time as tours around the Police Heritage Centre are usually tailored for adults.
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Imaginarium: Into the Space of Time @ SAM
Date: 6 May to 26 August 2018
Venue: Singapore Art Museum at 8Q, 8 Queen Street, Singapore 188535
Time: Saturdays to Thursday, 10 am to 7 pm, Fridays, 10 am to 9 pm
Entry is free for Singaporeans, permanent residents and children under six. Otherwise, it is $6 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens. Free museum entry for all every Friday from 6 pm to 9 pm and on Open House days.
(Photo credit to Singapore Art Museum)
Singapore Art Museum invites all dauntless time travellers to Imaginarium: Into the Space of Time, the eighth edition of the museum’s annual family-friendly exhibition. This family friendly exhibition explores the concept the time through immersive and interactive works by local and international artists while cracking the myths, tales and theories that shape our memories and futures.
When you’re there, make sure to check out these fun toddler art workshops too!
For more information, visit Imaginarium: Into the Space of Time
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Children’s Season at National Musuem (ended)
(Photo credit to National Museum)
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition The More We Get Together: Singapore’s Playgrounds 1930 – 2030, this year’s Children’s Season at the National Museum invites young visitors to explore different types of play experience at the museum. Families can also look forward to a fun line-up of June holiday activities like interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, storytelling sessions, family workshops, engaging performances, and more!
Date: 26 May – 24 June 2018
Time & Venue: Various, please refer to website
Don’t miss out on the “Bring Home a Hedgehog Workshop”
In this fun-filled blast from the past, kids get to play with old-fashioned toys, experience party games and sample some yummy childhood treats from the 1960s and 1970s. They’ll even get to make their very own “”retro”” party dish – a cocktail hedgehog, once a very popular staple in the parties of yore. More information here.
When: 11 Jun & 18 Jun
Time: 11.00am to 12.00pm
Where: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road
Price: Free
Suitable for 5 to 12 years old
This session is limited to 20 pairs of parent and child aged 5 to 12. Pre-registration in advance. Register here
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Wan Qing Dumpling Festival 2018 (ended)
Organised by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, Wan Qing Dumpling Festival 2018 presents an exciting weekend of activities including dumpling making sessions, craft workshops, dramatised storytelling and evening music performances ranging from the traditional to the contemporary. Join us to learn more about this much-loved festival! For more details, visit HERE.
Workshops to check out:
- Festive Fun: Kite Painting
When: 17 June 2018, 1PM – 4PM - Festive Fun: Creative Sand Art
When: 16 June 2018, 1PM – 4PM - Interactive Craft Workshop – Origami Carp
When: 16 – 17 June 2018, 3PM – 4PM - Chinese Fan Painting Workshop
When: 17 June 2018, 4:30PM – 5:30PM
Cultural performances:
- Evening Concert (LED dragon dance, magic show & acrobatic acts)
When: 16 – 17 June 2018, 7:30PM – 9:30PM - Roving Balloon Artist
When: 16 – 17 June 2018, 11AM – 7PM
And these other fun programmes that are suitable for the whole family:
- Make Your Own Dumplings – Stuff, wrap and tie your own rice dumplings, and savour a selection of delicious bak zhang!
- “Little Carp’s Adventure” Heritage Hunt
- Under the Sea: Stories for Children
- Festive Activity Booths – Participate in activity booths to win a mystery prize! Activities include miniature clay figurine, fishing frenzy game, traditional ice cream, dragon’s breath candy,etc.
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Toggle Wild City Rescue @ United Square (ended)
United Square will be hosting a 3-day event filled with Wildlife and Animals activities from 15 – 17 June. Children will get to connect with nature and animals. There will be hands-on crafts activities, stage games, educational talks by Wild City Heroes and an exhibition corner featuring fun facts about wildlife for kids to read and learn. The first episode of “Wild City Rescue” will also be aired prior to the first screening on Toggle. On top of that, look out for the Animal Shelter Corner with adoption and donation drives to help pets such as dogs, cats and rabbits.
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Rolling @ TAG
Dates: Now till 19th August 2018
Time: 10am – 6pm daily
Venue: Goodman Arts Centre, Block O (Atrium)
FREE
(Photo credit to Rolling@Tag)
Take your kids (between 0 – 12 years) to experience Rolling @ TAG at The Artground– a smart-interactive playspace where spontaneous and self-directed playare encouraged through exploration via simple electronics and technology.
Date: 19th April till 19th August 2018
Opening Hours:
Wed and Thurs 930am to 5pm
Fri, Sat & Sun 930am to 6pm
Access into The Artground is Free!
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Digital Playground @ Forum (ended)
FREE (Spend a minimum of $50 in a single receipt from 8 to 21 June and redeem a QR code at the Information Counter on Level 2. QR code is valid for one-time use per game station within a day from 8 to 21 June (last play must be by 4 pm on 21 June). Sure-win prizes to be won. Other T&Cs apply.
(Photo credit to Forum The Shopping Mall)
Roll Over the Ocean, Roll Over the Sea
Join Jenny and Jerry for a day of fun, all while meeting amazing sea creatures from the deep within, in this underwater digital playground at Forum The Shopping Mall! In this digital playground, there are four interactive game stations and one interactive photo booth. Check it out here.
1) Trouble Bubble
A Candy Crush inspired game played on a 75” TV screen where players match the same creatures trapped in bubbles to help them escape
2) Messy Octty
A Bishi Bashi inspired game where players help sort out shells according to colours!
3) Mr. Postman
An Augmented Reality game where players help spread the message of keeping our oceans clean to islanders!
4) Surfer’s Bay Adventures
A Flappy Bird inspired game where players save baby clams from the rolling waves.
5) Photo Time with Jenny & Jerry
Don’t forget to take a photo and bring a part of the ocean back with you! In addition, the top five scorers each week get to walk away with additional $50 Forum vouchers.
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Ecolife at Coney Island Park (ended)
Date: 2, 9, 16 & 23 Jun 2018
Time: 9am – 11am
Venue: Coney Island Park
FREE (Registration required)
Did you know that Coney Island Park has a very interesting history? Follow NParks’ volunteer guide to find out more and learn more about the interesting flora and fauna found on the island. Register HERE: 2 June | 9 June | 16 Jun | 23 Jun
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Ecolife at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park (ended)
Date: 2 , 9, 16 & 23 Jun 2018
Time: 9am – 11am
Venue: Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
FREE (Registration required)
This family tour introduces Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and its biodiversity through the use of interactive exploration themes and activities. Have fun working together to answer worksheets, conduct surveys and photo hunts, among other activities.
Register via HERE: 2 Jun | 9 Jun | 16 Jun | 23 Jun
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DBS Marina Regatta 2018 (ended)
The seventh edition of the DBS Marina Regatta returns this year, extending over two weekends for the double the fun! Open to everyone from adrenaline junkies, urban athletes to families looking for some fun by the Bay, this year’s Marina Regatta offers plenty of fun-filled activities. Take on Battle Bay Extreme, the most technically challenging land and water obstacle course in Southeast Asia, catch the dragon boating action at the Bay or get creative and hands-on at the DBS Creators’ Market with friends and family! For more information, visit HERE.
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Kids Workshops at the #100and100more (ended)
My personal verdict: Seriously fun for kids!
Date: 25 May to 3 June
Time: 10am – 7pm
Venue: The Artground, 90 Goodman Road, #01-40, Block J, Singapore 439053, Tel: (+65) 6925 0621
Fees: General public: $10, festival ticket holders: $5
(Payment to be made with cash onsite)
Or, get free workshop passes by purchasing their festival goodie bag!
The Artground’s inaugural 10-day festival showcases the best of children’s productions (see list here) from around the world, presenting 100 and 100 More novel ways of seeing the world through a child’s eyes. Accompanied by a range of non-ticketed visual arts installations, workshops and other fringe events, we hope to allow our children 100 and 100 More ways of allowing their curiosity to take root in artistic expressions, to make connections between the abstract and the physical, and ultimately, to achieve our vision of letting art do, what art does. More details here.
The workshops are pretty fun for kids. Here are some fun workshops for the young ones to check out:
- Puppet Making | 1 to 3 June 2018 | For parents of babies aged 6 to 24 mths
- Puppet Making | 29 to 30 May | 5 yrs & up
- Bottled Sand | 28 to 30 May 2018 | 2 yrs & up
- Wind Cloud Mobile | 28 to 30 May 2018 | 2 yrs & up
- Dear Stranger, with love | 1 to 3 June 2018 | 2 yrs & up
- Craft your Spirit Plant/Tree | 25 to 27 May | 4 yrs & up
- Build it up! | 2 June 2018 | 6 yrs & up
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Artbox Singapore 2018 (ended)
(Photo credit to ArtBox Singapore)
Themed ‘Oasis’, the second edition of Artbox promises plenty of fun for young and old. Singapore’s largest pop-up creative market boasts more than 400 booths covering beauty, fashion, food and art from all over the region. Participate in fun activities, enjoy music performances, hop into the foam pit decked with pool floats with your kids! Plus, don’t miss out on the special fairy lights display on 25 May 2018, 7pm!
Date: 25 to 27 May 2018 | 1 to 3 June 2018
Time: 3pm – 11pm
Venue: Bayfront Event Space
Admission: Free
For more information, visit Artbox Singapore 2018
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Kids Art Party (ended)
FREE Admission (Pre-registration required)
Art Stories with my DAD! Escape into the world of art The Tatinis Kids Art Party. Tatinis, Centre for Fathering-Dads for Life and Umistrong bring this exciting event for fathers to bond with their little one’s and create an amazing piece of art. Art materials such as canvas, paints will be provided. Qualified art teachers will be present to guide the participants in different art techniques. Admission is free for the exhibition, and for each sub-event. Pre registraition is required for the “Kids Art Party” event. Register HERE.
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LIVE Pony Rides @ UE Square (ended)
Venue: Level 1, Skylight Atrium
Date: 2 June
Time: 12 to 5pm, 2 to 5pm (Pony Ride & Feeding sessions)
FREE (Spend $30 in a single receipt from 2 to 28 May)
UE Square has LIVE Pony Rides, feeding sessions, craft and dough workshops, arm painting and so much more! More details here!!
Do note that the pony rides are only suitable for children aged 3 and above, with a maximum weight of 40kg.
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Family Music Fiesta at Singapore Botanic Gardens (ended)
Date: 9 Jun 2018
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Venue: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
FREE
This June holidays, have a family day out at the Singapore Botanic Gardens for an evening of Family Music Fiesta by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO). Under the baton of Assistant Conductor Moses Gay, enjoy pieces including The Nutcracker Suite, The Dagger Society Suite, The Ceilidh and many more while you picnic at the lawn.
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Hope you enjoyed this list of June Holiday Activities!!! Be sure to also check out the list of character appearances this June School Holiday HERE.
You might also want to read:
- Don’t forget who you were before you became a mom
For those of us who forget who we were as individuals before we got promoted to mom - Why it’s so hard to work late as a working mom
It’s not that Moms don’t want to. They can’t.
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Note: All details of June Holiday Activities are correct as at time of publishing. Readers are advised to check with the various event organisers for the most updated schedules.
