Singapore Ocean Kids Festival 2026: The Hands-On Marine Adventure Families Won’t Stop Talking About!

The March school holidays in Singapore are about to level up in the best way possible. Singapore Oceanarium’s Ocean Kids Festival runs from March 13 to April 12, 2026, transforming a classic aquarium day into an unforgettable mix of real marine science, creative play, and family bonding. Kids get to chat with actual divers, veterinarians and conservationists, craft their own ocean treasures, listen to live classical music drifting through the giant Open Ocean exhibit, and walk away with stories (and souvenirs) they’ll retell for weeks.

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The highlight for many families is the Little Ocean Expert Series – perfect for curious 7–12 year olds. These 45-minute sessions (SG$15 each, pre-registration required) let small groups of up to 20 kids meet one of the Oceanarium’s specialists face-to-face. They learn about daily tools and tasks, then finish with a fun dress-up photo moment in mini lab coats, dive suits or uniforms. Every participant heads home with a free Axolotl plush keychain (worth SG$15), and one adult can join for free to watch or snap extra pics. It’s intimate, educational, and feels like a behind-the-scenes VIP pass.

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Highlights That Make It a Must-Do

• Meet-the-expert sessions with dress-up photos and real marine career insights
• Free badge-making workshops (March 14–22) using colourful Pentel supplies
• Singapore Youth Philharmonic Orchestra performances under the Open Ocean tank (select evenings: March 14, 21 & 28)
• Free storytelling sessions featuring Oceanarium books + “Create Your Own Coral Reef” clay crafts
• Axolotl-themed merch, claw-machine plushie wins (min. SG$38 spend), and fun animal-shaped snacks

Little Steps Insider Tips:

Head straight to the Research & Learning Centre when you arrive for storytelling sessions – spots fill quickly, and Molly the Mobile Library rolls in March 16–19 for free book browsing and borrowing. The whole place is super stroller-friendly with easy parking at B1 East Car Park, plenty of family restrooms and changing facilities!