Children’s Day: Things to do over the long weekend 2026

Children’s Day is on 2 October 2026. Bring your kids out to play this Children’s Day long weekend! We list down some activities you can check out over the long weekend from 2 to 4 October. Free activities included!

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1. Marina Square Singapore Presents: SESAME STREET MAGICAL ART WORLD Chapter 2

Marina Square presents Sesame Street Magical Art World Chapter 2, a multi-sensory exhibition reimagining beloved characters through contemporary art. Families can hunt for large-scale inflatables, including a 7-metre Cookie Monster, and explore immersive rooms like Reflections of Neon, Floral Fantasy, and Doodle Wonderland. The experience features interactive installations, photo opportunities, and works by global artists.

Admission passes are redeemable with mall spending. It’s a playful, Instagram-worthy outing for art lovers and Sesame Street fans alike.

📅 1 Oct to 31 Dec 2026
📍 Marina Square

For more information, visit Sesame Street Magical Art World.

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2. Children’s Day @ CMSG

Image credit to Children’s Museum Singapore

This Children’s Day, journey through time with stories of little dreamers who became big heroes. Begin at Children’s Museum Singapore with Wonderbot and the Time Travel Capsule, then continue to either Changi Chapel and Museum for Elizabeth Choy: Singapore’s Kind Heroine, or Reflections at Bukit Chandu for Playtime with Yeye.

Each storytelling experience includes a hands-on craft activity and a keepsake to bring home. Enjoy a chartered bus between venues, and every child receives a special Children’s Day gift. Gift your child an unforgettable adventure!

📅 2, 3 & 4 Oct 2026
🏷 Children’s Museum Singapore and Changi Chapel and Museum or Reflections at Bukit Chandu
🏷 Ticketed

For more information, visit Children’s Museum Singapore CMSG Children’s Day 2026.

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3. Children’s Day Promotion: Enjoy 10% off premium 1:1 English lessons for your child

Watching your child face challenges with early reading, writing, or speaking up can be worrying for any parent. Every child learns at their own pace – and the right support makes all the difference! Give your child the boost they need with the British Council’s 1:1 & Small Group Private Lessons for Kids & Teens.

100% Personalised: Tailored directly to your child’s unique needs, learning speed, and goals.
Expert Guidance: Taught by experienced, internationally qualified teachers.

Children’s Day Special:

Enjoy 10% OFF 1:1 private lessons when you use promo code TNAP at checkout!

For more information, visit British Council Private English Courses.

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4. KFC and Mandai X Kick Off Children’s Day With Year-Long Ranger Buddies Collaboration

KFC Singapore and Mandai X have launched a year-long Ranger Buddies collaboration, turning mealtimes into “Mission Time.” With every Lil’ Bucket Meal, children receive limited-edition collectible cards featuring wildlife and digital missions accessible via the Ranger Buddies app. The partnership aims to spark curiosity about nature and encourage small actions for the environment.

KFC outlets become Ranger Buddies Outposts, offering immersive experiences and rewards. It’s a fun, purposeful way to blend family dining with learning about wildlife conservation.

For more information, visit KFC x Ranger Buddies.

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5. MusicFest@SGH 2026 Returns for a Day of Live Music

MusicFest@SGH returns for a day of live music at Singapore General Hospital, culminating in an evening concert, “The Songs That Make Us Smile.” Over 200 performers will present across nine campus locations, featuring choirs, ensembles, and musical theatre acts. The beloved Open Mic sessions return, inviting patients, staff, and the public to share a song.

Hosted by Hossan Leong, the finale celebrates melodies that bring joy across Singapore’s multicultural community. The festival is free and open to all, offering comfort and connection through music.

📅 2 Oct 2026
📍 Singapore General Hospital

For more information, visit MusicFest@SGH 2026.

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6. Unlock a new level of fun at the IKEA Play Festival

Photo credit: IKEA

IKEA Singapore’s Play Festival this October celebrates play at home with fun experiences and two new collections: YXSTABY, a home gaming range co-created with Xbox, and ALPTALL, a children’s wildlife collection designed with Nordens Ark.

Highlights at IKEA Alexandra include cosplay contests, quick-match gaming tournaments, pro-gamer challenges, and a family gaming room. Families can also enjoy wildlife-themed activities across all stores, including photo hunts, colouring contests, and claw machine prizes. It’s a playful outing for gamers, cosplayers, and little explorers alike.

For more information, visit IKEA Play Festival.

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7. Curiosity Cove hosts its inaugural Halloween event – The Mischief Within

Candy bags in hand, guests get in the spirit of Treat or Trick by tracking down roving crew around Curiosity Cove to sweeten the night. Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

Curiosity Cove hosts its inaugural Halloween event, “The Mischief Within,” inviting families into a playful mystery. The “Boo-tiful Day” experience offers carnival games, crafts like neon glow painting, and trick-or-treating. The spookier “Sundown” session features an after-dark trail with challenges, a bubble performance, and a best-dressed parade.

A Play & Stay bundle extends the adventure with an overnight tent stay. With Halloween-themed treats and activities for young Ranger Buddies, it’s a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the season.

📅 1 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
📍 Curiosity Cove

For more information, visit Curiosity Cove Halloween.

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8. Bloomyard by Graphic Rewilding x IMBA

Bloomyard, a new immersive play experience by British creative duo Graphic Rewilding, arrives at Gardens by the Bay in collaboration with IMBA. This larger-than-life floral world invites visitors to explore and play within the art, featuring an oversized floral arch, swings among blooms, flower-shaped table tennis, and garden mini-golf.

Designed for families and anyone seeking playful discovery, it also offers a café and exclusive merchandise. Complimentary weekly children’s activities include flower-making crafts, clay-making, portrait drawing, and bracelet making. It’s a vibrant, participatory twist on art appreciation.

📅 10 Sep to 25 Oct 2026
📍 IMBA, Gardens by the Bay

For more information, visit Bloomyard.

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9. Into the Glowcean: A luminous underwater journey at Singapore Oceanarium

Singapore Oceanarium presents “Into the Glowcean,” a neon-inspired experience, transforming the aquarium into a luminous underwater world. The centerpiece features Singapore’s only traditional glass neon artist Megan Foo’s first solo exhibition, “Oceanic Glow,” with installations exploring marine life communication through light.

Visitors can enjoy hands-on activities like neon art creation, light painting, and deep-sea animal keychain workshops. Special events include skeleton-costumed diver feedings, Halloween mascot appearances, and themed food. A 45-minute Manta Ray spotlight session (S$28) offers educational insights, with complementary lantern-making workshops on September 13 and 20.

📅 5 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
🏷 Singapore Oceanarium

You can get tickets via Klook, Fever and Pelago.

For more information, visit Singapore Oceanarium Halloween.

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10. Adventure Cove Waterpark unleashes waves of thrills this Halloween season

Image credit: Resorts World Sentosa

Adventure Cove Waterpark presents Halloween thrills with two new experiences included in one-day admission. “Pool Party Panic” is an after-dark Saturday event blending a neon pool party with an interactive murder mystery where guests solve puzzles to identify a killer. The daytime “Legend Keepers: The Ocean Spirit Awakens” is an app-guided family adventure where players explore local legends across the waterpark, solving puzzles to restore the Ocean Spirit. Both experiences offer unique twists, from sunlit exploration to evening suspense, for all ages.

📅 5 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
🏷 Adventure Cove Waterpark

You can tickets via Klook, Pelago and Fever.

For more information, visit Adventure Cove Waterpark Halloween.

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11. Universal Studios Singapore Daytime Halloween

Beyond Halloween Horror Nights 14, guests of all ages can also look forward to family-friendly Halloween festivities at Universal Studios Singapore. Trick or Thrills returns with a new show, meet and greets with fan-favourite characters and themed treats and merchandise.

Say bello as Illumination’s Minion Land is dressed up for Halloween, featuring Minion-themed jack-o’-lanterns and photo-worthy installations. The Minions will star in a new show, the The Belloween Ball, which features the debut of Bride of Monster Bob. Fans can also snap photos with ever-popular Despicable Me characters Gru, Lucy, Margo, Agnes, Edith, and a mischievous evil Minion.

📅 1 Sep to 1 Nov 2026

You can get tickets via Klook and Pelago.

For more information, visit Universal Studios Singapore Daytime Halloween.

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12. Where Art You? Art Trail @ One Holland Village

One Holland Village presents the “Where Art You?” art trail, inviting families to discover seven artworks around the mall. By answering trivia questions via the shopFarEast app at designated displays, participants can unlock exclusive deals from stores like Surrey Hills, Woobbee, and Cakebar. It’s a fun, free activity that combines art appreciation with rewards for curious minds. New members can also enjoy a $5 welcome voucher when signing up with the provided code.

📅 18 Sep to 31 Oct 2026
📍 One Holland Village

For more information, visit Where Art You? Art Trail @ One Holland Village.

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13. Singapore Science Park reimagines the precinct through REINVENTION: ALLPLAY

Singapore Science Park transforms into an immersive playground with REINVENTION: ALLPLAY. Presented in partnership with the DesignSingapore Council and curated by OuterEdit, the festival brings together over 30 designers, artists, and partners to reimagine play through the lens of design, wellness, and community connection.

Anchored by three signature experiences – PlayLab, PlayMission, and PlayCourt – the three-month programme features installations, hands-on workshops, interactive exhibitions, and creative collaborations suitable for all ages. Most programmes are free and open to the public, with new experiences progressively introduced throughout the festival.

📅 11 Aug to 22 Nov 2026
📍 Singapore Science Park

For more information, visit REINVENTION: ALLPLAY.

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Note: All details are correct as at the time of publishing. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information, no guarantee is given nor responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in the compilation. Readers are advised to check with the respective event organisers/companies for the most updated schedules, venues, details and promotions.

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