Top 10 Free Things To Do With Kids In Singapore

KRANJI COUNTRYSIDE @ LIM CHU KANG VICINITY

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and head out to the countryside with the kids! Explore places like Hay Dairies, where you get to watch goats being milked or visit Qian Hu Fish Farm and Bollywood Veggies where your kiddos get to roam around one of the few actual fish and vegetable farms in Singapore. Visit the Farmpreneurs website for individual farm addresses and contact information.

Kranji Countryside, Lim Chu Kang and surrounding vicinity, http://kranjicountryside.com/farmpreneurs/all

KITE FLYING @ MARINA BARRAGE

Marina Barrage, 8 Marina Gardens Drive, Marina Barrage, Singapore 018951, +65 65145959, www.pub.gov.sg/marinabarrage

OPEN HOUSE @ SELECTED FIRE STATIONS

Every Saturday, selected fire stations open up for tours where you and your whole gang get to explore a fire truck, try out equipment such as spraying special water jets, and learn how firemen slide down the fire pole (apparently there’s a technique?!). If you have less than 10 people in your party, walk-ins are welcome. For those who have 10 or above members, click here to book online.

Open House, Selected Fire Stations islandwide, www.scdf.gov.sg/home/community-volunteers/visit-scdf-establishments

CHILDREN'S GARDEN @ GARDENS BY THE BAY

The water-play area at the Children’s Garden is a must-see, must-do activity for a fun-filled day out with your bubs. The interactive play delights at the toddler play zone and sensory water play features at the centerpiece are an instant hit with the kids. For the 6 to 12 year old's, a jungle adventure awaits at the two rainforest tree houses! The Children’s Garden Café is also perfect for grabbing a snack for the kiddos in-between play.

Children's Garden, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953, +65 6420 6848, www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/the-gardens/far-east-organization-childrens-garden.html

THE ANIMAL RESORT @ SELETAR FARMWAY

Ignite the ‘kampong’ spirit in your kids as you spend half a day at The Animal Resort, where chickens and geese roam free. Experience close encounters with a cassowary and marabou stork. For the brave young souls, you can even purchase some food to feed the animals. What a treat!

Animal Resort, 81 Seletar West Farmway 5, Singapore 798061, +65 6482 1160, http://theanimalresort.com/

JACOB BALLAS CHILDREN'S GARDEN @ BOTANIC GARDENS

This little hideout within the Singapore Botanic Gardens is an awesome park for your little ones. There’s plenty to do for a fun day out at Jacob Ballas' Children's Garden - a sand pit, towering tree house, water play area and even a maze. Best part, the 2-hectare extension boasts of even more treehouse play and even a flying fox!

Jacob Ballas Garden, 481 Bukit Timah Road (Botanical Gardens), Singapore 259769, +65 6465 0196, www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/jacob-ballas-childrens-garden

CONEY ISLAND PARK @ PUNGGOL PROMENADE NATURE WALK

Housing a wide variety of habitats, including coastal forests, grasslands, mangroves, and casuarina woodlands, the 50 hectare Coney Island Park is a quick getaway with the kids. Bring your own set of wheels or rent bicycles from nearby Punggol Point Park and explore the rich flora and fauna that the little island has to offer. During June, November and December, there are also guided walks conducted where you can learn about the history of the park and its diverse biodiversity. Pack a picnic basket and you're all set!

Coney Island Park, www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/coney-island-park

HERITAGE TRAILS @ VARIOUS LOCATIONS ISLANDWIDE

Put on your most comfy shoes and start exploring Singapore’s rich heritage through the walking trails by the National Heritage Board. There are many trails based on different categories to choose from, like art, architecture, lifestyle or culture, so take your pick! Visit their website for detailed information on each trail. You can also download activity booklets or better yet, get the Singapore Heritage Trails Mobile App so you’ll be all set for a day of adventure with your kiddos!

Heritage Trails, All over Singapore, www.nhb.gov.sg/

CHEK JAWA WETLANDS @ PULAU UBIN

Get in touch with nature and embark on some old school fun at this quaint little isle. A must-see is the Chek Jawa Wetlands, where mangrove reigns and you get to stroll comfortably on the boardwalk alongside the many creatures found in the muddy waters. Tip: head there during low tide and you can explore further!

Pulau Ubin with Kids, www.littlestepsasia.com/singapore/articles/play/pulau-ubin-kids

OUTDOOR PLAYGROUNDS @ VARIOUS LOCATIONS ISLANDWIDE

With an outdoor playground located in pretty much every single neighborhood in Singapore, you'll never be short of a place for some adventure with the kids. Plan a day out with ample snacks, drinks, and lots of sunblock and start exploring. Head to the East Coast to the Marine Cove playground featuring spider mazes, slides, and swings. Venture to West Coast Park thereafter and hop from one playground to another. If the kiddies are up for it, challenge them to the 26 slides, some of which are pitched atop hilly terrain, at Admiralty Park!

Top Outdoor Playgrounds, www.littlestepsasia.com/singapore/articles/play/top-outdoor-playgrounds-singapore

Top Old School Playgrounds, www.littlestepsasia.com/singapore/articles/play/top-old-school-playgrounds-singapore