
Updated: September 30, 2026
Celebrate Children’s Day 2026 in Singapore with a weekend packed full of laughter, creativity, and memorable family adventures! This year, the festivities are extra exciting as Children’s Day coincides with the F1 Singapore Grand Prix and the Mid-Autumn Festival 2026. From colorful craft workshops and immersive shows to interactive experiences, cultural experiences, or special treats for the family, our guide has everything you need to plan an unforgettable Children’s Day 2026 weekend in Singapore.
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s annual Children’s Day festival, Octoburst! 2026, returns with a plethora of stories! Sing with The Joyful Voices Children's Choir, craft mood flowers in a hands-on workshop for kids (and grown-ups!), uncover stories at The Story Keeper's Room, get active with sports-day games, and join an epic dance party timed so the little ones still make bedtime!
When: October 2, 2026
How Much: Free!
Where: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
This Children's Day, kids are invited to discover their light with a line-up of glow-in-the-dark activities at Science Centre Singapore's KidsSTOP! For three days only, kids can get hands-on by creating a star-loom craft, decorating a light stick, and even joining a glow-in-the-dark dance party! Plus, don't miss the Surprise Goodie Buffet, where each child can hand-pick their favorite items for a goodie bag to take home.
When: October 2 to 4, 10am–1pm & 2pm–5pm
How Much: Free activities; KidsSTOP admission ticket required.
Where: KidsSTOP at Science Centre Singapore, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Singapore 609433
Turn Children's Day into a play date with the kids at IKEA Alexandra! Launching their YXSTABY collection designed for gamers, IKEA is hosting a gaming festival where you can bond with the kids through XBOX games, take on a 1-on-1 challenge to win gaming vouchers, and stand a chance to win a $100 IKEA gift card when you suit up as your favorite XBOX character, snap a photo with an IKEA product, and share it on your social media.
When: October 3 to 4, 12pm–7pm
How Much: Free!
Where: IKEA Alexandra, 317 Alexandra Road, Level 1, Singapore 159965
Celebrate Children's Day at PastaMania's Doughworkz Pizza Party, where kids can get their hands messy to create their own pizza, paint a cake, and make friends with exciting party games for everyone. Watch your little one light up as they become a chef for the day, choose their favorite pizza toppings and design a slice of cake with buttercream art.
When: October 2, 2026 10:30am–12pm & 2:30pm–4pm (Sengkang ActiveSG Sport Centre), October 3, 2026, 10:30am–12pm (City Square Mall)
How much: $30 nett per child
Where: Pastamania at Sengkang ActiveSG Sports Centre and City Square Mall
This Children's Day, you are invited to travel with WonderBOt and Chloe through Singapore's past and present in Wonderbot and the Time Travel Capsule with an interactive storytelling session. Afterward, you will hop on a bus to explore a heritage site. Choose between the Changi Chapel and Museum to celebrate everyday bravery and compassion, inspired by Elizabeth Choy, or head to Bukit Chandu for Playtime with Yeye to learn about resourcefulness and creativity in hard times.
When: October 2–4, 2026, 9am–12:4pm
How much: $20 per parent-child pair
Where: Children's Museum Singapore, Changi Chapel & Museum, and Bukit Chandu
The SSO's popular Babies' Proms returns to Victoria Concert Hall for a delightful Children's Day concert with the well-loved presenter William "Uncle Bill" Ledbetter. This relaxed one-hour concert is designed for kids aged 6 and under and allows you to freely enter and exit as needed. Visit one hour before each show to enjoy pre-concert activities, where kids can explore and play with musical instruments!
When: October 2, 2026, 4pm; October 3, 2026, 11am & 2pm
How much: SG$35–SG$45 per child.
Where: Victoria Concert Hall, 11 Empress Place, #01-02, Singapore 179558
KFC Singapore and Mandai X join forces for a year-long adventure with Ranger Buddies Al and Min. Starting October 1, 2026, kids are in for a treat when they get a Lil' Bucket Meal or a Lil' Bucket Family Meal, which comes with one of five unique wildlife cards and their C.O.U.R.A.G.E. animal companions. Each card has fun animal facts and a special KFC x Ranger Buddies mission card for kids to embark on interactive missions, complete challenges, and earn rewards. Each week unlocks a new animal companion, so be sure to go back for more!
When: From October 1, 2026
How much: Price varies with purchase
Where: All KFC outlets
This Children's Day, take the kids to McDonald's and let them celebrate with their favorite treats! Kids can mix and match three items to create their perfect meal. Plus, ask the staff for a "PROMISE BOOKMARK", then let your child choose how they want to celebrate Children's Day. Commit to your promise with a signature, and show the signed bookmark to the staff to redeem a free Vanilla Cone!
When: September 24–October 7, 2026
How much: Price varies by meal, but the Vanilla Cone is free!
Where: McDonald's across Singapore (except at NTU, Temasek Polytechnic, Caltex Dunearn, Shell Tampines, Shell Hougang, and Shell Havelock)
Looking for a fun way to get the family moving this Children's Day weekend? Sign up for the T-Play Fun Walk at HomeTeamNS REAL Run 2026 for a relaxing 1.6km walk at Punggol Digital District. After the run, look forward to a bubble party, interactive game stations, and take home a limited-edition Peranakan-inspired event tee and Fun Walk Pack!
When: October 3, 2026, 3:30pm–7:30pm
How much: SG$20 per child. One adult walks free with each registered child 12 years and below.
Where: Punggol Digital District
Enjoy a fun day out with the kids at Wildlings' Children's Day event! Happening at two locations, Wildlings invites kids (and grown-ups) to escape the city and immerse themselves in nature. From marshmallow toasting to potion making, an enchanting craft corner, lawn games, and nature playtime, there's loads of fun for everyone!
When: October 2, 2026, 9am–12pm & 3:30pm–6pm (West Coast Park), 3:30pm–6pm (Dempsey)
How much: SG$30 per child & SG$10 per adult. Every child and adult needs a ticket.
Where: West Coast Park & Dempsey
Head to Bishan Park with the kids this Children's Day for an engaging Chinese Storytelling session at Grub Pasta Kitchen. Kids aged 4 to 9 can enjoy two Mandarin picture-book storytelling sessions amidst the lush greenery of Bishan Park, then make their favorite animals with air clay. While the kids play, parents are invited to stay for a meal at Grub Pasta Kitchen with SG$15 food credit.
When: October 10, 2026, 4pm–4:45pm
How much: SG$35 per child.
Where: Grub Pasta Kitchen, 1380 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, River Plains, Bishan Park, Singapore 569930
Every year, onePA hosts community Children's Day parties at an affordable entry fee! Open to residents of the community, each Children's Day event features games for kids, delicious treats, and more! Tampines GreenVines residents is running a Kampung Edition, where each child will get a passport and collect stamps every time they play a nostalgic game. Plus, don't miss the pre-loved toy exchange booth to take home a "new" treasure.
When: October 2, 2026, 4pm–7pm
How Much: SG$4 per person
Where: Tampines GreenVines Residents' Network, 641A Tampines Street 62 #01-200 Singapore 521641
Skip the downtown crowd and celebrate Children's Day at a community centre near you! Happening on and around October 2, 2026, onePA hosts Children's Day celebrations at Community Clubs, Residents' Networks and Residents' Committees for families at an affordable fee. Look forward to unlimited ice cream, cotton candy, kid-friendly carnival games, and more.
When: Various dates in October 2026 (usually October 2–4, 2026)
How Much: From SG$3 per person.
Where: Various community centres across Singapore
Looking for a fun educational experience this Children's Day? Sign the kids up for Empire AI's Crayola workshop, where art and tech collide. Kids create and color a space scene on Crayola sheets, then a trainer turns the drawing into a digital version that will be projected for the whole room. Plus, every child takes home a collectible Crayola box of washable markets, colored pencils, crayons, and a Crayola Globbles, plus a completion certificate.
When: October 2, 2026, 10am–12pm
How Much: From SG$37.78 per child.
Where: Empire AI, River Valley Campus, 8 Mohammad Sultan Road, #03-01, Singapore 238958 (5-min walk from Fort Canning MRT)
Immerse yourself in Mid-Autumn event at Jurong Lake Gardens's Lights by the Lake. Look for larger-than-life lantern displays for IG-worthy photos with the kids. Visit before the end of September to enjoy cultural showcases, musical performances, light shows, and more. Plus, kids can get hands-on with craft workshops, explore Families for Life's bouncy castle and games.
When: September 19 to 27, 2026 (Lantern displays available until October 4, 2026), 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
How Much: Free!
Where: Jurong Lake Gardens
VISIT SOME COOL EXHIBITIONS – INSPIRE YOUNG MINDS THROUGH ART & CULTURE
Inspired by the theme of ‘Childhood’, this calm, low-stimulation gallery showcases works by Singaporean artists David Chen, Chen Sai Hua Kuan, Ezzam Rahman, Nguan, and Cultural Medallion recipient Han Sai Por. Visitors of all ages can take time to look closely at the art, explore thoughtful activities, and connect with the stories behind each piece, creating a meaningful, immersive experience.
When: Now to June 27, 2027 – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
How Much: Free
Where: Level 1, Gallery 2, Singapore Art Museum, Tanjong Pagar Distripark
ACM & ME invites young explorers to celebrate what makes them unique! This interactive space offers hands-on activities for children and adults, promising new discoveries every visit. Children under 12 must be supervised and socks are mandatory (grip socks for children under 12).
Note that the gallery closes daily from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM for cleaning, so plan your visit accordingly.
When: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Daily, last admission 5:00 PM), 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Fridays)
How Much: Free for Singaporeans and PRs
Where: Contemporary Gallery, Level 1, Asian Civilisations Museum
Main Image Credit: National Gallery Singapore
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