The best family-friendly attractions and experiences in Singapore right now

Looking for ways to keep the family entertained this weekend? Singapore’s attractions scene is constantly evolving, with immersive exhibitions, interactive pop-ups and limited-time experiences regularly joining the city’s line-up of parks, wildlife encounters and outdoor adventures. One week might bring a larger-than-life art installation, while the next introduces a collectible-themed showcase or family-friendly festival drawing crowds from across the island.

Beyond these headline-making events, there are also plenty of enduring favourites that continue to deliver memorable days out, from close-up wildlife encounters at Mandai and afternoons spent tackling the slides at Admiralty Park to cycling, birdwatching and nature walks on Coney Island. Whether you’re planning a full-day outing or simply looking for a fresh activity to fill the weekend, these family-friendly attractions and experiences are worth adding to your list.

Fresh off the success of her Flower Market installation, Australian artist Cj Hendry returns to Singapore with JuJu World, an immersive experience inspired by her flower-eyed, bunny-like character. Taking over IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay, the attraction transforms the venue into a bright yellow playground filled with oversized JuJus, inflatable installations and plenty of opportunities for exploration.

While many visitors may be discovering JuJu for the first time, the character is no stranger to collectors. Originally appearing in Hendry’s popular Pool Party exhibition series before making its standalone debut in Hong Kong, JuJu has since evolved into a sought-after collectible, spawning everything from blind-box bag charms to seasonal releases.

Singapore’s edition marks the world’s first inflatable experience built around the character, making it the largest and most ambitious chapter in the JuJu story to date. Beyond the larger-than-life installations, collectors can also look forward to exclusive oversized JuJus and merchandise available only during the exhibition’s run. Hendry has even designed outfits and accessories specially for the Singapore release, offering visitors the chance to bring home a unique piece of the colourful JuJu universe.

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After drawing crowds in New York, Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi, CJ Hendry’s viral Flower Market has arrived in Singapore. The immersive installation transforms the venue into a whimsical floral wonderland filled with thousands of plush blooms inspired by real flowers, inviting visitors to stroll through rows of colourful botanicals and build their own bouquets.

Adding a local touch are soft, larger-than-life interpretations of familiar flora, including Singapore’s national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, and the distinctive Raffles’ pitcher plant. Equal parts art installation and interactive experience, Flower Market offers a playful outing for families, whether you’re stopping by for the photo opportunities, the tactile displays or simply to experience one of the year’s most talked-about attractions.

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Looking for unorthodox company over breakfast? Singapore Zoo’s signature breakfast has returned after a two-year hiatus. The programme began as Breakfast with Ah Meng, an charismatic orangutan who was an iconic part of the zoo. The relaunched Breakfast in the Wild will give you and the whole family an opportunity to dine with several of the zoo’s friendly residents including orangutans, macaws and tamanduas (lesser anteaters).

The meals themselves feature local and international flavours and are made with sustainability in mind – dishes are cooked with sustainably sourced palm oil and served with wildlife-friendly OWA coffee. Beef is also omitted from the menu because of its high environmental impact.

After the meal, you’ll also get to interact with the animals and take home a photo keepsake of your new friends.

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Admiralty Park holds the honour of having more slides than any other park in Singapore – a whopping 26 of them – including the longest and widest ones. Head to the Junior Play area if you have toddlers between two- to five-years-old, where they can amuse themselves with the cargo nets, tube slides and sand play area, as well as a wide Family Slide that can accommodate up to four people at the same time.

The Family Terracing Play area is best for those between five to 12 years old and boasts a pair of double-barrel metallic tube slides that whoosh down nine meters, while the Adventure Play area’s highlight is a pair of roller slides. Additionally, a suspension bridge, swings and a Flying Fox ride round up the adventure.

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Whether it’s a casual stroll through gardens, nature trails and grasslands, or embarking on the 36km, coast-to-coast cycling trail that extends to Coney Island Park, Jurong Lake Gardens in the west of Singapore has it all. You can even kayak, or walk on the meandering Rasau Walk boardwalk along the edges of a freshwater swamp habitat.

Dog lovers can let their pups run free at a large dog run, and the kids will enjoy the Forest Ramble, a 2.3-hectare nature-inspired playground with structures that resemble treehouses and bird’s nests, ideal for children between five and 12. With 13 play areas designed to encourage children to mimic the behaviours of otters, herons and other creatures, it’s bound to keep them entertained.

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Get a fresh new perspective by going on a breezy sojourn around the city seated in the sidecar of a vintage Vespa. Singapore Sidecars offers various daytime and night-time tours, as well as those focused on particular heritage sites, such as Tiong Bahru, Tanglin, Joo Chiat and Katong. For a snappy overview, go for the popular Singapore in a Nutshell itinerary that involves stops through key areas and a view of the city skyline.

Want something more unconventional? The Crazy Rich Asians tour will take you around some of the movie’s locations, including Chijmes, site of the lavish wedding scene, before finishing off with a meal at a hawker centre. If you have kids who are 10 or older, this will be a ride to remember.

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Prefer travelling around Singapore via a more unorthodox mode of transportation? ORide offers a guided two-hour segway tours through well-known Singapore tourist spots such as Marina Barrage and Gardens by the Bay. This journey is a fun and laid-back alternative means for exploring the island and prior experience is not required – kids simply need to be above the age of five.

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For a family day of biking, beach time, wildlife spotting and obstacle courses, try Singapore’s own Coney Island. Though land reclamation for it began in the 1970s, the 133-hectare island was officially opened to the public in 2015. The rustic, relatively untouched park boasts a myriad of nature-centric areas such as coastal forests, grasslands, mangroves and beaches.

Cyclists can journey along a bumpy but easy 2.5km sandy path. If you prefer to walk, the mangrove boardwalk is an ideal place for a scenic stroll. Kids will love the Casuarina Exploration Playground, a mini obstacle course constructed out of uprooted casuarina trees. Home to endangered wildlife, Coney Island is also where you may spot unfamiliar birds – over 80 species have been spotted so far.

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Additional reporting: Syed Zulfadhli