Rain, rain, go away! Singapore’s unpredictable weather typically looks like a blazing hot afternoon and a heavy downpour in the next hour. However, that should not dampen the mood! Singapore is home to a plethora of attractions, indoor playgrounds, and events. There are still plenty of exciting activities to keep the entire family entertained even if it is raining cats and dogs outside! Here are some of the best indoor activities in Singapore that are bound to uplift our moods in spite of the dreary rainy weather.
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For some competitive indoor family fun, check out Nerf Action Xperience, where you can grab a nerf gun and shoot foam bullets at your opponents! There are a series of challenges available, from obstacle courses, zombie-shooting or simple ones such as "Capture the Flag". Check out the weather forecast and book in advance to ensure that you get your spot! Do note that the Nerf Action Xperience is only available for kids aged 7 years old and above.
Nerf Action Xperience, 6 Raffles Boulevard #01-208, Marina Square, Singapore, +65 8388 3448, info@nerfax.com.sg, www.nerfax.com.sg
If you are looking for a bunch of adrenaline-pumping activities all under one roof or getting much needed physical activity for the entire family, then check out Adventure HQ at HomeTeamNS Khatib Clubhouse. From their indoor obstacle and rope courses to rock-climbing walls, it is bound to be an physical yet fun challenge for even the little ones! There is even a mini Ninja Warrior course for the young ones to test their agility. There is no age limit to participate in the courses, so even the toddlers can have a chance at climbing a mini rock wall!
Adventure HQ @ HomeTeamNs Khatib Clubhouse, 2 Yishan Walk, Singapore, +65 6708 6600, khatib@hometeamns.sg, www.hometeamns.sg/khatib
With over 3 branches located across Singapore, it is extremely convenient to head over for some indoor playground should the weather look overcast. Each play university features 12 different play concepts, such as ball pits, trampolines, slides, obstacle courses, and even an indoor carousel! The in-house café also offers small bites and refreshments for both adults and kids. Little ones can jump, run and climb to their heart’s content without having to worry about the weather!
Kiztopia, Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard #01-09, Singapore, +65 8201 0393, hello@kiztopia.com, www.kiztopia.com
Fancy a museum dedicated to the kids? Check out the Children's Museum Singapore! This newly-refurbished museum is dedicated to kids under the age of 12. The entire museum spans across 2 levels, and features engaging exhibitions and safe spaces for kids to roam, explore, and play! Some of the exhibitions even include a time travel back into Singapore's history where kids can sit in a barber's chair or sell fruits and vegetables from a old-school convenience store as part of pretend play. Never mind about the weather, this museum is bound to keep the kids entertained the entire day!
Children's Museum Singapore, Coleman St, 23-B, Singapore 179807, www.nhb.gov.sg/childrensmuseum
There is no denying that every kids loves ice cream. And this museum is bound to excite both their taste buds and senses! The Museum of Ice Cream boosts 14 fun, quirky installations that include a dragon playground inspired by the one at Toa Payoh and a tunnel filled with over 10,000 bananas in shades of yellow, red, and pink. Visitors also get to indulge in unlimited ice cream treats in 5 different shapes and forms! Now, who says we can't have ice cream during a cold and rainy weather?
Museum of Ice Cream, 100 Loewen Road, Singapore 248837, www.museumoficecream.com/singapore
Spanning across two levels, SuperPark at Suntec City is bound to keep both kids and adults entertained regardless of rain or shine! This immersive activity space has plenty for young toddlers as well as the active preteens and teenagers to expend their energy. From tube slides, rock climbing walls, and trampoline parks to a dedicate skateboarding and scooting areas, there are much to keep the whole family entertained!
SuperPark, #02-477, Suntec City (North Wing, 3 Temasek Blvd, Tower 1, Singapore, +65 6239 5360, hello@superpark.com.sg, www.superpark.com.sg
Rainy days are the perfect days to check out the plethora of museums that Singapore has to offer. And if you need to choose, perhaps head down to Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum! There are various zones for visitors to peruse, with the most notable one (and that is likely to excite the kids) is the Dinosaur Zone. There is also a dedicated zoological reference collections that features at 10,000 species of animals originating from Southeast Asia!
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, National University of Singapore 2 Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117377, www.lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg
For the older kids, a rainy weather means challenging the family members to board games! Head over to The Mind Cafe, where the entire family can purchase a package that comes with unlimited snacks, drinks and hours of board games fun! With old-school favorites such as Monopoly and The Game Of Life, as well as exciting ones such as Bang!, Jenga and Saboteur, you'll barely even notice the wet weather outside!
The Mind Cafe, 60A Prinsep Street, Singapore, +65 8121 5188, admin@themindcafe.com.sg, www.themindcafe.com.sg
This art jamming session is perfect for kids to develop their creativity! After all, a rainy weather could provide just the inspiration to bring out their artistic flair! Kids can opt to produce their very own artwork on a t-shirt, tote bag or canvas, which they can then take home. Not keen on venturing out to the studio with the heavy downpour? Why not order your very own at-home kit, and bring the art session to your place!
Streaks n Strokes, #04-55, 38 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2, Singapore 569511, www.streaksnstrokes.com
Rainy weather is the best time for the entire family to bond over a LEGO-building activity. And the best place to get started is finding that challenging yet fun LEGO set is at Bricks World! Their range of collections includes popular favorites such as Harry Potter, Jurassic World and even Star Wars!
Bricks World, www.bricksworld.com
There is no better way to spend a rainy weather than to indulge in a gold class movie experience at Golden Village VivoCity! Plush lush chairs, popcorn, and superb sound systems - it is bound to be the perfect rainy weather activity for the entire family! Watch your favorite films while relaxing on Nappa leather-clad recliners. Enjoy sumptuous meals from their varied menu, specially-curated and prepared by our Gold Class® Chef. The adults can also take the chance to sneak in a glass or two of their quality wines!
Gold Class Movie Experience @ Golden Village VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-30 VivoCity, Singapore 098585, www.gv.com.sg/GoldClassHome
Do your kids absolutely adore pets or cats in particular? Perhaps check out The Cat Cafe the next time it starts raining cats (pun intended!) and dogs! The Cat Cafe allows you to spend all day here to hang out with the kitties. You can even join in feeling these adorable furry felines at special times throughout the day. Do note that The Cat Cafe is only suitable for kids aged 6 years and older!
The Cat Cafe, Level 3, 241B Victoria Street, Singapore 188030, www.thecatcafe.sg
The next time it starts pouring when you are out and about in town, perhaps head over to Baker Brew Junior for some baking classes while waiting for the rain to stop! Each session lasts around 1.5 hours, making it ideal to keep the kids entertained while waiting for the rain to go away. Expect easy and fun recipes such as Rainbow Unicorn Cupcakes, Baby Shark Cookies, Coco-Melon Pull Apart Cupcakes and more! The best part is you have the kids' tea-time meal settled!
Baker Brew Junior, 290 Orchard Rd, #05-46 Paragon Shopping Centre, Singapore 238859, www.bakersbrew.com/junior-classes
Walk the pitter-patter of the rain while indulging in fancy high tea delights at the Tea Lounge at the Regent Singapore! This kid-friendly high tea set includes finger sandwiches and cranberry scones served with clotted cream (drool), strawberry jam and zingy lemon curd. They even have a live crêpes station with fresh berries complete with gelato!
Tea Lounge, Regent Singapore Lobby Level, 1 Cuscaden Road, 249715, www.ihg.com/regent/hotels/us/en/reservation
Whoever said that adults are the only ones that can indulge in spa services! Rainy weather is ideal for kids to indulge in a spa session at BabySPA. This includes baby massages, haircuts, and even water training and swimming sessions for the little ones!
BabySPA, 681 Punggol Dr., #04-05, Singapore 820681, www.babyspa.com.sg
A heavy downpour outside does not mean you have to chuck aside plans to visit the garden. At Floral Fantasy, it offers a magical escape among suspended bouquets and creative floral arrangements. Explore diverse garden landscapes that segue into each other through a meandering space. Along the way, remember to stop by a vivarium populated by tiny poison dart frogs in a gamut of stunning hues!
Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 018953, www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/things-to-do/attractions/floral-fantasy.html
It may be pouring outside, but that does not mean that you can't go fishing! Fish @ Bugis+ is Singapore's first indoor prawning spot that offers longkang fishing for kids! There are prawning spots where families can immediately catch the prawns and barbecue them on the spot. Kids can also catch little fishes!
Fish@Bugis+, 201 Victoria St, #07-05 to 06 Bugis+, Singapore 188067, www.facebook.com
Rainy days are the perfect opportunity to indulge in comfort food. And our top pick is at Slappy Cakes! The make-your-own (MYO) dining concept is bound to delight the kids as they can create their own pancakes and design, and watch their imagination come to life! Even the adults can have a shot at creating their own pancakes!
Slappy Cakes, 418 Northshore Dr, #01-11 Northshore Plaza II, Singapore 820418, www.slappycakes.com.sg
As Singapore's largest indoor arcade, Timezone has plenty of arcade games and activities to keep the whole family entertained! From mini bowling and air hockey to roll-a-ball and other classics such as car racing, there is something to keep the entire family entertained despite the dreary weather.
Timezone, 3 Gateway Dr, #B1-45 Westgate, Singapore 608532, www.timezonegames.com/en-sg/westgate
Animated poetry, interactive stories and toys – reading and learning are accessible and fun, especially for young children, at the new Punggol Regional Library. The library’s first two floors, which will open daily from 12pm to 9pm, have dedicated collections and spaces for children of all ages, where they will be able to broaden their learning about the world and develop 21st century skills. Other features that children can enjoy are Spark!LabTM, a DIY tinkering space, TinkerTots where children (aged 6 years and below) can play with educational toys and learn about the world through simple tinkering activities as well as a Toy Library that offers regular toys, educational aids, puppets and costumes for children (aged 6 years and below) to play with. There’s also a Storyteller Cove and Stories Come Alive Room.
Punggol Regional Library, 1 Punggol Drive, One Punggol, #01-12 Singapore 828629, https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/visit-us/our-libraries-and-locations/libraries/punggol-regional-librarywww.nlb.gov.sg/main/visit-us/our-libraries-and-locations/libraries/punggol-regional-library
As the flagship national library of Singapore, there are plenty of activities and also collections for the young ones to bury their heads into. After all, there is no perfect way to enjoy a rainy weather than to snuggle into an armchair reading your favorite book! Be sure to check out their website for ongoing exhibitions and kids-related activities from time to time!
National Library Singapore, 100 Victoria St, Singapore 188064, www.nlb.gov.sg/main/home
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