13 secret fun places to bring your kids in Singapore

12 secret fun places to bring your kids in Singapore

Singapore is such a small country that it takes you less than an hour to drive from one end to other, so it's no wonder that some people might think there's nothing much to do here for fun.

But there are actually a lot of hidden gems not a lot know about and may be completely unknown to some of the locals!

So where exactly are these well-kept secrets which promise a few hours or even a whole day of fun and discovery for the whole family? Have a look through our fantastic list to find out!

Viknesh Dairy Farm

This renowned dairy farm is a major leading milk supplier in Singapore which also offers free home delivery of fresh cow milk right to your doorstep for $6.00 per litre (only with a minimum order of 5 litres).

Your kids will squeal with delight as they get to feed the gentle cows and cute calves and for a small fee, Raja the owner will even give you a personal guided tour around his farm and a bottle of fresh milk to take home.

They can even provide special services by bringing down their live stocks for your events such as exhibitions, functions, shows, ceremonies, weddings, house blessings, bull cart rides and temple prayers.

Price: $3 per person for a farm tour and a bottle of fresh milk.

Address: 6 Lim Chu Kang Road, Lane 8A

Website:https://www.vikneshdairyfarm.com/

Champions Mini Golf

For those with aspiring pro-golfers in the family, or if you just want to have some special bonding time while getting some nice fresh air, you may want to go down for some fun in the sun at Singapore's only outdoor mini golf course!

This idyllic mini golf course opened in 2013 and has high-quality astro-turf which gives you the same feeling as putting on a real green. The challenging layout and random obstacles provide enjoyment for everyone in the family, no matter what age.

After all the excitement, you can then head on over for a nice family meal at the Royal Thai Restaurant and tuck into the delicious Thai green curry amidst the beautiful al fresco setting, or pop over to Picotin Express and share a freshly made pizza and other appetising European cuisine.

Price: $10 per child (below 12 years) and $15 per adult; $45 for a Family Package (2 adults and 2 children) and $10 per additional child.

Address: 60 Fairways Drive

Website: https://www.championsgolf.com.sg/

Kartright Speedway

If you enjoy playing the Mario Kart video-game with your children, then this exhilarating real-life go-karting experience should bring on the cheers and screams of excitement as you zoom down the track and zip round the bends like a pro.

Pretend you are a Formula 1 race-car driver as you skillfully race around the speedway, competing with your partner, or bring your kids along for a thrilling joyride of their lives!

Do note that anyone below 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 21 years old, and kids between 5 – 9 years may only ride in the 2-seater kart as a passenger, with a driver who is above 21 years old.

Prices (2017 promotional rates): $30 per adult every Tuesday to Friday OR $33 every Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

$20 per youth (below 21 years) every Tuesday to Friday (before 7pm) OR $23 every Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

$47 per 2-seater kart every Tuesday to Friday OR $50 every Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Address: 511 Upper Jurong Road, #01-05

Website: https://www.kartright.com/

Tanjung Rimau Caves

Families who are tired of clambering for a nice spot on the beach at East Coast should check out this well-hidden Tanjung Rimau beach located on Sentosa which has its own natural underwater world featuring various marine life such as starfish, sea slugs, shrimps, crabs, Moray eels, frogfish and more.

Have a fun adventure as you explore the majestic cliffs and secluded natural caves while your kids’ imaginations run wild as they pretend to be pirates or mermaids out at sea seeking refuge in a secret kingdom.

Price: FREE if you enter Sentosa on foot by the Boardwalk, $2 per cyclist, $4 per entry via the Sentosa Express train, $2 - $10 per vehicle.

Address: Tanjung Rimau beach (near Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa), Sentosa

Website: https://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/places/sentosa.htm

Ion Sky

Ever wondered what Orchard Road looks like from 56 levels up and 218 metres into the clouds? Brave the height and go up to this extraordinary viewing deck to see a sweeping 360 view of Singapore, and take in the stunning cityscape via the state-of-the-art BEHOLDTIM telescopes, which is the first telescope of its kind in Asia.

Come rain or shine, in the day or at night, you will be guaranteed a great view as you catch a glimpse of what Orchard Road used to look like before when it was filled with fruit orchards and nutmeg plantations.

If you want to pamper yourselves to some modern Australian cuisine up in the sky, there is the Salt Grill & Sky Bar by celebrity chef, Luke Mangan, located just below ION Sky's observatory.

Price: FREE!

Address: 2 Orchard Turn, level 55 – 56 of The Orchard Residences

Website: https://www.ionorchard.com/en/ion-sky.html

Funtasy Island

Beyond Harbourfront is a beautiful offshore island filled with lush flora and beautiful fauna (no, we're not talking about Sentosa) where a 30 minutes ferry or luxury yacht ride will bring you to the largest Eco Park in the world.

The Avatar Habitat is where your kids can hold and even feed various bird species such as birds of prey, parrots and lorries; or you can live out your Tarzan and Jungle Boy fantasy by swinging around with some monkeys at the Simia Adventure.

Marine lovers should check out Aqua Adventure to catch a good glimpse of tropical fish and stingrays through the crystal clear waters; or if you're brave enough you can even have a swim with some whale sharks at The Deep Ocean Wonder.

How to get there: Ferry from Singapore's Harbourfront terminal.

Website: www.funtasyisland.com

5-Storey Movie Theatre and 4D Simulator Rides

It’s the weekend and the kids are bugging you to bring them out for a family activity, but you’re not too keen on getting trampled by the crowd around town, nor are you willing to queue up to get into places of interest.

Get away from the throngs of people and head on down to the Singapore Discovery Centre (which has free parking!) and treat your loved ones to a fantastic movie experience with Singapore's largest flat-screen theatre that is five-storeys high!

Not only are the tickets a lot cheaper than the normal cinemas, but your older kids can also enjoy the latest technology in 4D simulation rides which features state-of-the-art patented technology, where they can try out a thrill ride that will keep them on the edge of their seat.

Price: $9 each for 3D movies, $4 each for 2D movies, FREE for special movies (only for Singaporeans and PRs).$10 for 4D simulation rides (min height 1.2m)

Address: Singapore Discovery Centre, 510 Upper Jurong Road

Website: https://www.sdc.com.sg

Pulau Ubin Kampong Cooking Escapade

So you have taken a bumboat over to Pulau Ubin before to have a nature hike with your schoolmates when you were younger, or cycled along the offshore island with a loved one during your courting days, maybe even gone fishing with some friends to relax and unwind and probably brought your family to dine at the rustic seafood restaurants there – but we promise you this is a new experience that is really unique.

Food Sorceress, Ruqxana Vasanwala, from Cookery Magic conducts a truly special class which is held in a 100-year old Malay kampong (village) house right on Pulau Ubin! There you will learn how to make a healthy Malay dish called Nasi Kerabu (herbed rice), using 30 different types of wild jungle herbs which will be collected around the house, delicious Sambal Belachan Tumis, mouth-watering Butter Prawns, and the popular dessert, Ice Kacang.

This whole exciting adventure includes a bumboat ride back and forth between the mainland and the little island, a short van ride to Kampong Durian, a tasty breakfast in the kampong house, a walk around the jungle to collect edible herbs, an engaging cooking demonstration, the actual fun cooking class, and a sumptuous lunch.

Price: $110 per person (minimum 20 pax, maximum 80 pax).

Address: Meet up at Changi Point ferry terminal and advanced booking is required.

Website: https://cookerymagic.com/cooking-class/cooking-class-in-a-malay-kampong-house-on-pulau-ubin/

Japan Creative Centre

If there’s one thing that Singaporeans have an obsession with, it is all things Japanese – be it the food, culture, fashion, art, celebrities or country itself – so if you fall into that category, this best-kept secret will help transport you to the land of the rising sun without actually leaving the little red dot.

Located in a gorgeous black-and-white colonial house, the centre is a joint venture between the Singapore and Japanese governments where the main areas of interest are fashion, arts, design, architecture, animation and manga, with an special emphasis on young talent.
They regularly host workshops, demonstrations, talks, lectures and even have special screenings of Japanese movies on the last Saturday of every month, which will be followed by a discussion after the film.

Price: FREE of charge for most events (requires online registration).

Address: 4 Nassim Road

Website: https://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/JCC/index.htm

Swiftlet Garden Museum

No, a "swiftlet" is not what you call singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's adoring fans, but it is actually the bird that is responsible for producing the highly valued bird's nest which some of you love to eat or drink.

We bet you didn't know that Singapore is home to the world's very first Swiftlet Garden Museum, where you can discover more about this underrated bird species on an educational guided tour, learn the history of bird's nest, explore their unique cave and house nests, understand the past and present processing techniques and find out the health benefits of bird's nest.

There will even be a majestic display of swiftlets hovering above you during the live bird calling demonstration, which should excite your little ones.

Price: $3 per adult; FREE for children below 12yrs!

Address: 10 Neo Tiew Lane 2 D'Kranji Farm Resort

Website: www.swiftletgarden.com

Children Little Museum

Mention Arab Street and Kampong Glam to most people in Singapore and they will automatically associate it with delectable Middle Eastern eateries, artsy Hipster cafes, mysterious perfume shops and exquisite fabric stores.

But tucked away in one of the two-storey shophouses in front of the Sultan Mosque, you will be greeted by an adult-sized robot standing in the doorway of this fascinating passage through time, back to the yesteryears of chapteh, gramophones, Vespa motorbikes, handmade kites and other vintage collectibles.

For a small token fee, you can go up to the second floor where you will find a neatly curated mini museum with interesting interactive exhibits which were built by hand, funky shelf displays to remind you of days gone by, or have a bit of fun at the DIY Toy Workshop to make original creations out of natural materials.

Price: $2 per entry and $20 - $30 each for the workshop (advanced booking is required).

Address: 42 Bussorah Street

Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Children-Little-Museum/163848846980465

Mandai Mangrove

Looking for a bit of adventure in the great outdoors with your kids? Why not try your hands at kayaking through one of the largest patch of mangrove forest on mainland Singapore?

This wild mangrove is considered an important biodiversity area of Singapore which is also the feeding ground for migratory shorebirds such as sandpipers, plovers and egrets, and is known to be a dense breeding population of the Mangrove Horseshoe Crab.

You can even catch a glimpse of the old Kampong Lorong Fatimah, which used to be a Malay village where some of the houses were built on stilts and was mostly inhabited by fishermen and boatman back in the day.

Price: Around $95 per pax.

Address: Meet up point is at Kranji MRT station for guided kayaking tours (currently no fixed dates).

Website: https://www.meetup.com/Paddle-Connect/

Have you been to any of these hidden gems in Singapore before? Do you know of any other best-kept secrets to share with us? Tell us in the comments section below!

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