
There is always something fun about watching a movie together with your loved ones – you get to wind down while munching on popcorn, enjoy a good laugh (or scare) and just spend time together as a family. While it is more convenient to watch a movie at home with all the streaming services available, nothing beats the massive screen, surround-sound speaker system and distraction-free surroundings. Looking for something different? Try watching an outdoor movie under the stars or by the beach! Check out some of the top family friendly cinemas and theaters, with free screenings, bean bag seating and exclusive offers for the little ones.
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Shaw Theatres Dreamers, Singapore’s first movie theater designed with the family in mind, is located exclusively at Shaw Theatres Jewel. Playing with a concept of vibrant colors of seats, wall mural, and fun-touch, family-friendly movies are offered all year round! You and the kids can experience movies together in the theater’s conducive environment with soft lighting and a less jarring sound system. Time to get the gang together, loaded with popcorn, and enjoy the show!
Only available at Shaw Theatres Jewel
Shaw Theatre Dreamers, Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Blvd., #B2 - 237, Singapore 819666, www.shaw.sg/dreamers
Located at the basement of Changi Airport Terminal 3, this communal amphitheater screens free movies daily! Screened on their ultra-high-definition LED screen, you can look forward to new types of movies every month. The movies can range from family fun and music and dance to action thrillers and popular blockbusters. The staircase seating arrangement makes it easy for the little ones to see the screen without getting blocked. There are also mini bean bags and seats for you to chill out on.
Operates daily from 10am to 10pm
ST3PS, Terminal 3 Basement 2, Singapore 819663, www.changiairport.com
Looking for a cozy and intimate family party venue away from home? Check out Sundowner’s Movie Screening experience. The session offers you full access to their rooftop for 4 whole hours! The venue includes a private butler cum bartender who will help prepare your cocktails and assist you throughout the evening, including a free BBQ pit, utensils and access to an apple TV box. While no food or snacks are provided, you can easily take your pick from the wide selection of restaurants in the surrounding location.
Operates daily from 7.30pm to 11.30pm
The Sundowner, 705A East Coast Road, Singapore 459062, www.thesundownersg.com
Nestled within the ArtScience Museum, the ArtScience Cinema features a diverse range of films all year long. This includes film festival selections, documentaries, and even popular films like space jam and spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse - a guaranteed hit among the kids! The Cinema also often holds free screenings which are opened to the public on a first-come-first serve basis. Check out their website to see the latest line-up of films.
Operates daily from 10am to 7pm
ArtScience Cinema, 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974, www.marinabaysands.com
Enjoy a complimentary outdoor movie screening session under the stars and while relishing in the gentle sea breeze at Sentosa! On selected Fridays, weekends and public holidays, Movies By the Beach holds regular screenings featuring a huge variety of movies suitable for all ages like SpongeBob, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Bring along your picnic mats, beach chair, snacks to munch on while enjoying the show.
Check website for operating hours
Movies by the Beach, 80 Siloso Road, 098969, www.sentosa.com.sg
At WE Cinema, all kids under the height of 90cm get to enjoy a free movie screening with every accompanying paying adult. What sets We Cinema apart is the spaciousness between each row, compared to other cinemas, so you don’t have to worry about squeezing through other people when you need to go to the loo. Join the WE Club membership loyalty program to enjoy exclusive discounts, lucky draws, birthday treats and more!
Operates daily from 10am to 10pm
WE Cinemas, 321 Clementi Avenue 3, #03-03 321, Singapore 129905, www.wecinemas.com.sg
Dedicated to inspiring the next generation of kids, Science Centre is packed with mind-blowing science exhibits, including their 8K 3D digital dome cinema - the Omni-Theatre. Featuring a 23 meter wide dome screen, surround sound audio systems and specially designed seats, this immersive edutainment destination presents a range of science and nature related digital movies suitable for both kids and adults.
Operates daily from 10am to 5pm
Omni Theatre, 21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433, www.science.edu.sg
Objectifs is a visual art space in Singapore that hosts a list of photography and film related programs including movie screenings and documentaries. Their film library features a range of short films that aims to amplify stories and voices from Southeast Asia. The center also organizes school holiday camps to introduce kids to hands-on activities which teaches them to express themselves via visual storytelling, photography, filmmaking and animation.
Operates Tuesdays to Saturdays from 12pm to 7pm and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm
Objectifs, 155 Middle Road, Singapore 188977, www.objectifs.com.sg
Recognized as one of Singapore’s leading professional theater companies, Wild Rice features a range of classic fairy tale musicals, plays and new interpretations of world classics. The theater also screens short films by homegrown directors and local artists. Check out the Wild Rice Academy and First stage, which offers drama and training programs and educational video series specially curated to nurture young talents from ages 5 to 12.
Opens weekdays 10am to 6.30pm
Wild Rice, 107 North Bridge Rd, Level 4, Singapore 179105, www.wildrice.com.sg
Conveniently located near the Stadium MRT station, Filmgarde Leisure Park is fully-fitted with immersive 3D capabilities, Dolby 7.1 surround sound system and state-of-the-art digital projection systems. Featuring comfortable and cozy interiors with large seats and generous legroom, the cinema screens popular animations, blockbusters and even local films. Children below the height of 90cm get to enjoy free entry daily! There are also bundle deals available offering discounted rates on tickets.
Filmgarde Cineplexes, Level 3, Kallang Leisure Park 5 Stadium Walk Singapore 397693, www.fgcineplex.com.sg
Learn all about French culture at this local non-profit educational and cultural organization. Alliance Française regularly holds movie screening events at their 236-seat theater, to provide everyone an opportunity to immerse themselves into French culture. Check out their CINE-KIDS event which features some of the popular French animation movies and films specially selected for the young ones. It provides a platform to introduce French culture to them in an educational and fun way.
Check website for screening dates
Alliance Française de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Rd, Singapore 258130, www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg
Rent your own private boutique cinema for a family day out with Muvee Space! Fitted with 4K projector, professional speakers, dolby surround sound experience and cushioned cinema seats, this cozy space can fit up to 4 pax. You can pause the movie at your own convenience, laugh as loud as you like - it is perfect for families with young children who prefer to enjoy some private movie time together without disturbing others.
Opens Mondays to Saturdays 11am to 8pm
MuveeSpace, 61 Ubi Road 1, #01-16, Oxley Bizhub 1, Singapore 408727, www.muvee.space
Catch some of the latest and popular movies for FREE at Library @Esplanade! Every month, the library holds a movie night at the esplanade open stage. The selection features a wide variety of popular family-friendly movies including Alvin and the Chipmunks, Avatar and their upcoming screening in June - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! Trade your small screen and enjoy a night out with your family and the community.
Selected dates from 6PM to 8.30PM
library@esplanade, 8 Raffles Avenue #03-01, Singapore, 039802, www.nlb.gov.sg
At Cathay Cineplexes, little ones below 90m get to enter for free! There are also various exclusive offers specially for kids including S$1 popcorn, discounted snack deals and student privileges all day long. Conveniently located at multiple locations, you can easily access these amazing offers, state of the art projection technology and their huge selection of popular blockbusters and latest animation films.
Outlets open 30 minutes before first showtime of the day
Cathay Cineplexes, Check website for location, www.cathaycineplexes.com.sg
Well known as a one-stop cinema venue for indie and alternative films, The Projector offers guests a unique twist to the classic cinema hall. Bringing together a mix of retro and new gen, you can find old school flip-up chairs with wooden armrests and even bean bags seating! - a guaranteed favorite among the kids. Ditch the usual movie halls and catch popular classic films with your family at this former historical Golden Theater.
Opens weekdays 4pm to 10.30pm and weekends 1pm to 10.30pm
The Projector, 6001 Beach Rd, #05-00 GOLDEN MILE TOWER, Singapore 199589, www.theprojector.sg
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