Hey parents! Get ready for a fantastic weekend in Singapore (Feb 7th & 8th, 2026)! We've found some awesome, limited-run family fun, from festive celebrations to creative workshops, perfect for your 3 to 14-year-olds.
See our top picks
Guided Nature Trail: Mangrove Discovery
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Free guided exploration of the local ecosystem for nature lovers.
Interactive Folktale Storytelling Session
National Library Board venue
Imaginative and free indoor storytelling session for younger kids.
Dinosaur Dig Sensory Play Session
The Fun Station
Tactile, dinosaur-themed messy fun perfect for ages 3-6.
· February 7
4HUAT A POTSPERITY FESTIVAL : Celebrate the Lunar New Year season with this festive festival featuring fun activities and decorations for the whole family. It’s a great cultural experience with plenty to see and do across the mall.It's a vibrant, family-focused celebration tied to the season happening right here in the city centre.
FUTURE OF FOOD INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT : Explore fascinating, hands-on exhibits about sustainable food sources and future farming technologies. Great for older kids interested in science and the environment.It's a high-quality, limited-run educational experience that goes beyond typical museum offerings.
DINOSAUR DIG SENSORY PLAY SESSION : Your little ones can excavate miniature dinosaur fossils hidden in taste-safe sensory bins filled with coloured rice and kinetic sand. Perfect for younger ones needing tactile fun.These themed sensory sessions are incredibly popular and usually sell out fast, making them a must-book for toddlers.
JUNIOR BAKER'S CHINESE NEW YEAR COOKIE CLASS : Older kids can learn to bake and decorate festive CNY cookies from scratch with a professional chef. They get to take home their delicious creations!It’s a specialised cooking class that targets older kids and ties into the current festive theme—perfect for budding teen chefs.
· February 8
4KIDS' CHINESE ZODIAC PAINTING WORKSHOP : Let your little ones get creative by painting traditional or modern interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac animal for the year. A fantastic way to keep them engaged indoors.These small workshops offer focused, age-appropriate art instruction that is hard to find outside of specific event weekends.
GUIDED NATURE TRAIL: MANGROVE DISCOVERYFREE : Join a guided walk focusing on the local ecosystem and wildlife found in the mangrove areas. A wonderful way to get the kids breathing fresh air and spotting nature.Guided nature walks are often one-off events that provide expert insight into Singapore's unique flora and fauna.
INTERACTIVE FOLKTALE STORYTELLING SESSIONFREE : Join a lively, interactive session where a storyteller brings local or international folktales to life using props and audience participation. A great indoor option for younger kids.A free, engaging indoor activity that supports literacy and is scheduled specifically for this weekend.
KIDS' FUN RUN AND CARNIVAL DAY : Sign up for a short, untimed run followed by a family carnival with bouncy castles, games, and food stalls. Great way to burn off energy early in the day.Organised fun runs with accompanying carnivals are limited-time events offering structured outdoor activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Singapore this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are two excellent free options: the Guided Nature Trail: Mangrove Discovery on Sunday morning and an Interactive Folktale Storytelling Session on Sunday afternoon at various library venues.
Are there any special weekend events related to Chinese New Year?
Yes! Don't miss the Huat A Potsperity Festival at Suntec City all weekend, and the Junior Baker's Chinese New Year Cookie Class on Saturday morning if your older child enjoys baking.
What's best for a kid who loves science and building things?
The Future of Food Interactive Exhibit at the Science Centre Singapore on Saturday is perfect for older kids (8-14) who enjoy hands-on learning about technology and the environment.
