The March holidays are rolling ’round – time to head out to the great outdoors! Naturally, parents everywhere will be figuring out (and googling furiously) great places to take their kids. Kickstart the school holidays with this list of places to go, and don’t forget your water bottles, diaper bags, a change of clothes, plenty of snacks and comfortable shoes!
1. Natureplay @ Wildlings Singapore
Paint the floors with mud, interact with the roosters, jump on the trampoline, and prepare to get drenched head to toe when you go to Natureplay @ Wildlings Singapore. Shower facilities are available nearby. For playtime hours and ticketing prices, click here.
Image credits: Wildlings Singapore
2. Nature Kindred
Bond with the little ones at a children’s farm, with activities that encourage emotional bonding between parent and child.
Choose any of the 4 experiences for a meaningful day out:
- Parent-Child Bonding Experience
- Parent-Child Planting Experience
- Parent-Child Fishing Experience
- Natural Science and Enrichment Experience
More details on the website.
Image credits: Nature Kindred
3. Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum
Experience feeding the many different species of turtles and tortoise at the Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum with your family. You’ll be entering the realm of the Alligator turtle, Sulcata tortoise, and tiny terrapins, so roam freely and get a chance to meet every single one of them!
Click here to find out more.
Image credits: The Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum
4. Bukit Timah Railway Station @ The Rail Corridor (North)
Play pretend and enjoy sitting on the existing KTM Wickham trolleys at Bukit Timah Railway Station – a scenic photo opp for everyone trailing through. Do be careful on the tracks!
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5. East Villas @ HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir
Book a staycation at the newly opened East Villas at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir. This newly furnished villa boasts all the amenities of a luxurious staycation for a weekend out with the entire family. Exclusive for HomeTeamNS members only.
Click here for more.
Image credits: HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir Facebook
6. Picnic at Gardens By the Bay, West Lawn – Families For Life Picnic, 11 Mar 2023
Forget the Marina Barrage, say hello to West Lawn! Situated in front of a stunning backdrop of the entire Marina Bay Sands, the West Lawn at Gardens by the Bay is the best place when it’s sunny out for a family picnic. Check out the upcoming Families For Life Picnic happening on the 11th of March, 2023 from 4pm to 7pm! More details here.
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7. Gallop Stable @ Horse City / Indoor Playground @ Impressions Kids Club
Choose from pony or horse rides to indoor playground activities at the Gallop Stable.
Pony & Horse Rides: For more information, click here.
Indoor Playground @ Impressions Kids Club: For more info on admission prices and playtime rates, click here.
8. Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden @ Botanic Gardens
Put on some covered shoes and go for an adventure trail in the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. Don’t forget to bring along the Explorer map, which you can download here.
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9. Nestopia @ Sentosa
Discover the inner explorer in yourselves when you climb, tackle, and slide your way through the newly opened Nestopia, situated at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. Click here for ticketing details.
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10. Woods in the Books @ Tiong Bahru Estate
Nestled inside the quaint Tiong Bahru Estate, the bookstore for children and little knicknacks, Woods in the Books is the place to be for parents who are looking to add new additions into their home library, or to discover new children’s book authors with their little ones. Click here for opening hours.
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11. Clusia Cove @ Jurong Lake Gardens
Get away from the heat and into the cool waters at Clusia Cove. Be amazed by the built-in natural elements of tidal waves, surface ripples and directional currents of the waters that are reminiscent of coastal shores.
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12. Walk (or cycle) around Coney Island / Natureplay Garden @ The Casuarina Exploration
The windy Coney Island is the place to go for a scenic walk and bike ride if you want to step away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Bike rentals are available nearby at Jomando. The Casuarina Exploration is just a short walk away if the little ones need some sensory play!
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13. Take the Dino trail and explore Changi Jurassic Mile @ T2
Go for a walk or bike ride with your kids along the Jurassic Mile trail from Terminal 2 and catch the wonders of the extinct dinos! Bike rentals and Anywheel family bicycles are available for rental nearby.
Image credits: Changi Airport Group
14. Catch a free movie at a public cinema (ST3PS) in Basement 2, Terminal 3 @ Changi Airport
Be sure to check here for the movie screening details as they update them every week.
Image credits: Changi Airport Group
15. Stargazing @ Science Centre Observatory
Last but not least, pick from TWO programmes and experience stargazing the night sky, at the Science Centre Observatory.
- Programme 1: Stargazing and Digital Planetarium live show
- Programme 2: Stargazer Experience [NEW!]
Minimum age requirement of 5 & 7 years old applies respectively for each programme. Click here for more info on admission.
Image credits: Science Centre Singapore