9 FREE outdoor activities for kids in Singapore this school holidays

Take the kids out without breaking the bank

We spend so much on schools for them, clothes for them, food for them - not that we're complaining of course, they're the light of our lives. Don't you sometimes wish, though, that there would be equally as exciting opportunities for outings that wouldn't cost so much?

Our humble island has more hidden free activities than you know - here are 9 free outdoor things to do with the kids this holiday season.

It's all the fun with none of the expenses!

Families for Life Celebrations - May 28th

SAFRA brings you through a full day of FUN that will be sure to entertain your child and the child in you. There are fun and interesting activities for everyone – whether your family is into fitness & sports, food, arts & culture or simply enjoy chilling out!

There will be live music performances, games, drive in movie screening of Dispicable me, bouncy castles, a farmers market, zumba classes for families and so much more.

Event details

May 28th 8 am - 9.30 pm F1 Pit Building

Singapore Army Open House - 27 May - 11 June

Keen to find out more about Our Army? The Army Open House 2017 is coming to the City and the Heartlands of Punggol and Jurong East.

Event details:

City (F1 Pit) – 27th to 28th May – 9am to 8pm

AOH17@Heartland (Punggol): Open field beside Punggol MRT station – 2nd to 4th June 2017 – 10am to 10pm.

AOH17@Heartland (Jurong East): Open field beside Jurong East MRT station – 9th to 11th June 2017 – 10am to 10pm.

Car free Sunday - May 28th

The Central Business District will be transformed into a cycle-friendly, walkable and activity-filled public space with something for everyone on 28 May 2017. The streets will come alive for families, joggers, cyclists and fitness enthusiasts who can look forward to various activities. There will be a Kids Zone where the little ones can oin in various hands-on activities like pebble-painting, sketching, colouring and bouncy castles.

Event details
May 28th 8 am onwards National Gallery steps

Pulau Ubin - May 10th - 16 July

Once a year, people who love Ubin step up to share with the public their special slice of Pulau Ubin. Many Pesta Ubin activities are free of charge.

DBS Marina Regatta 2017 - 1-4 June

From 1 to 4 June 2017, the regatta will be packed with a slate of unmissable activities to take outdoor enthusiasts, fitness lovers and partygoers alike from day to night, while watching the region’s top dragon boating teams battle it out against the iconic Marina Bay skyline.

If you love the US game show Wipeout, get ready to navigate your way through Battle Bay – nine challenging water obstacles spanning over 11,000 square feet.

If competing isn’t your thing, be sure to get your fitspo on with lululemon-curated workout classes.

Or beat the heat and come chill at our pop-up urban beach. Famed Bali beach club Potato Head will bring in their legendary Coconut Bar for the first time in Singapore – complete with their signature uber fresh cocktails and beers.

At sunset, let your hair down in Play Dome and party in our exclusive prelude to ULTRA featuring the region’s best DJs.

Let's blaze carnival - 26 May - 26 June 2017, daily

Get up to blazing speed with carnival fun and games with Blaze & The Monster Machines! Look out for super fun Truck Rides, Blaze Bouncer, Tyre Playground and more! Let’s blaaaze! Also, don’t miss the special Shimmer & Shine photo area!

Event details:
26 May - 26 June 2017, daily
Level 1 City Green (Outdoor Park); City Square mall

A Pony-tastic Carnival - 3rd June

Head to Rochester mall for a fun-filled day of live pony rides, fun feeding sessions, exciting game stations, and hands-on craft workshop Event details:
3 Jun 2017;
12pm - 5pm
Rochester Mall

Opera in the park - 17 June

Opera in the Park, held at the Botanical Gardens, is an outreach programme, which aims to expand the opera experience to a wider audience. This outdoor event offers popular favourites from musicals and operas.

Istana Open House - 25 June

There will be a variety of performances on the grounds during the Open House. Free entry for Singaporeans and PRs, but for a small fee of $2, visitors can also 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.

Written by

Sonia Pasupathy

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