PLAY @ Children’s Season 2026 in celebration of International Day of Play (IDOP)

In celebration of UNICEF’s International Day of Play, Children’s Museum Singapore, in collaboration with the Museum Roundtable and community partners, presents PLAY @ Children’s Season 2026 – a week-long line-up of workshops, drop-in activities, and a vibrant weekend carnival.

The programme brings together children, caregivers, educators, and arts practitioners to champion play as a fundamental right and an essential part of learning, wellbeing, and social connection.

The week culminates in a lively weekend carnival featuring partner booth activations, installation-performances, and interactive experiences that transform play principles into joyful, hands-on moments for families and communities.

📅 10 to 14 Jun 2026
📍 Various venues

Workshops

● Let Loose! Play Workshop by The Playmakers by Ruby Topas, co-facilitated by an Education Facilitator from National Gallery Singapore

📍 National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing (Level 2), Singapore Courtyard
📅 11 Jun 2026
🕙 10.00am – 11.00am & 11.30am – 12.30pm
🏷 Admission fees: $30 per parent-child pair

Be inspired by art this International Day of Play as we let loose and play together! This hands-on workshop is designed to invite children and families to explore loose parts play and creative processes in a joyful and relaxed time at the Gallery. Join us as we discover how simple elements of art can open doors to many play possibilities.

This workshop, led by Ruby Topas of The Playmakers and co-facilitated by National Gallery Singapore, is presented as part of PLAY @ Children’s Season 2026 organised by Children’s Museum Singapore, in collaboration with National Gallery Singapore.

● The Power of Conversations: Building Resilience Through Play Workshop by Our Little Play Nest

📍 Children’s Museum Singapore, Discovery Room (Level 2)
📅 12 Jun 2026
🕙 10.00am – 11.30am
🏷 Admission fees: $30 per parent-child pair

Conversations that happen around play are one of the most underestimated parenting tools available. Held in celebration of International Day of Play, this workshop aims to help caregivers facilitate conversations to help your child tolerate discomfort, develop a growth mindset and be a problem solver, all through play! Look forward to an interactive workshop session where you will learn strategies before practising them in a storytelling LEGO play session with your child.

This workshop led by Jacinth Liew of Our Little Play Nest is presented as part of PLAY @ Children’s Season 2026 organised by Children’s Museum Singapore.

● Bridging Generations Through Child-led Play Workshop by Chapter Zero

📍 National Museum of Singapore, The Salon (Level 1)
📅 13 Jun 2026
🕙 10.00am – 12.00am
🏷 Admission fees: $20 per adult | $14 per senior

Held in celebration of International Day of Play, this workshop on child-directed play and creativity is designed for educators, artists, caregivers and grandparents. Discover practical strategies for creating meaningful experiences that bridge generations, including tips on connecting over traditional games and encouraging intergenerational communication through play.

This workshop, facilitated by Chapter Zero, is presented by the Children’s Museum Singapore in collaboration with the National Museum of Singapore.

Drop-in Activities

● What Could It Be?

📍 Children’s Museum Singapore, Stamp Parade interactive (Level 1)
📅 11 to 13 Jun 2026
🕙 9.00am – 10.45am, 11.00am – 12.45pm, 2.00pm – 3.45pm, 4.00pm – 5.45pm
🏷 Admission fees: Free Celebrate

International Day of Play with the joy of open-ended creativity! What can you create with just a pair of googly eyes? Let your imagination run wild – dream up a creature, a machine, a flower, a vehicle, or something entirely unexpected.

Once you’re done, scan your drawing at the Stamp Parade interactive and watch it come to life!

With no rules, instructions, or right or wrong outcomes, this drop-in activity invites families to create freely and connect through the spirit of play.

● Play Together: A Pop-up Playground

Play at Childrens Season

📍 National Museum of Singapore, outdoor areas around the Whale of a Tale Playground, outside the museum (Level 1)
📅 11 to 13 Jun 2026
🕙 10.00am – 1.00pm on 11 & 12 June | 3.00pm – 6.00pm on 13 June
🏷 Admission fees: Free

Celebrate International Day of Play with child-directed play at the Museum’s Pop-up Playground by Chapter Zero. Families will get to create imaginative spaces using simple materials, and share in an experience that promotes creativity, resourcefulness, and meaningful connections across generations. This programme is part of PLAY @ Children’s Season 2026 organised by Children’s Museum Singapore, in collaboration with National Museum of Singapore.

● Let Loose & Play: Music Makers

📍 National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing (Level 1), Keppel Centre for Art Education, Expression Workshop
📅 11 to 15 Jun 2026
🕙 10.00am – 7.00pm
🏷 Admission fees: Free

Come play to the beat of your own drum…literally!

Explore and build your own musical instrument using recycled loose materials. Inspired by the artwork titled Music by Tan Ping Chiang, family participants can explore how different materials can make different sounds. Come have fun, experiment and make some creative noise together as we celebrate the International Day of Play.

This programme is part of PLAY @ Children’s Season 2026, organised by Children’s Museum Singapore, in collaboration with National Gallery Singapore.

Weekend Carnival Activities

📍 Children’s Museum Singapore & Armenian Street
📅 12 to 14 Jun 2026
🕙 Various timings
🏷 Entry ticket to Weekend Carnival: $10 per pax

● A Bouncy-ful Time Together by Families for Life

📍 Armenian Street
🕙 4.00pm – 5.45pm, & 6.00pm – 7.45pm

Jump for Joy & Bounce Together! 🏰✨

Join us at the Children’s Season Weekend Carnival in celebration of International Day of Play! Let your little ones unleash their energy at our bouncy castle zone.

As a proud partner of the National Family Festival 2026, join us as we pause, strengthen bonds, and celebrate the everyday choices that keep families close. Because Family Begins With Me.

This is a programme under Children’s Season 2026 Weekend Carnival, presented by Children’s Museum Singapore, in collaboration with Families for Life.

● A Green BIBIMBAP Journey by National Asian Culture Center Foundation

📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
🕙 4.00pm – 5.45pm & 6.00pm – 7.45pm

Pick colourful ingredients and create your own Bibimbap!

Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish made by mixing rice with a variety of vegetables. It reflects the wisdom of using fresh, seasonal ingredients and enjoying food without waste.

Here, you can choose different colours and shapes, mix them together, and create your own unique bowl.

Just like ingredients come together to make one delicious bowl, small choices can help make our planet healthier.

This programme is part of Children’s Season 2026 Weekend Carnival, presented by Children’s Museum Singapore, in collaboration with National Asian Culture Center Foundation.

● Build, Play, Learn by The LEGO Group

📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
🕙 4.00pm – 5.45pm & 6.00pm – 7.45pm

Discover how learning comes to life through play at The LEGO Group’s play zone!

Children and families can engage in hands‑on brick‑building activities that nurture creativity, problem‑solving, and collaboration.

✨ Through guided and free play, children are encouraged to let their creativity shine as they explore ideas, experiment with designs, and build confidence using LEGO® bricks.

📸 Enjoy photo opportunities with iconic brick‑built characters and capture fun memories together.

This programme is part of Children’s Season 2026 Weekend Carnival, presented by Children’s Museum Singapore, in collaboration with The LEGO Group.

● Funfair of Forgotten Futures by Ayer Ayer

📍 Armenian Street
🕙 4.00pm – 5.45pm & 6.00pm – 7.45pm

The Funfair of Forgotten Futures is a playful yet thought-provoking space designed like a carnival where fun meets hard truths. Beneath the fun and games lies something deeper – each activity reflects a real environmental challenge. Familiar fairground experiences are reimagined to spark reflection, invite participation, and inspire action toward a more sustainable future.

This programme is part of Children’s Season 2026 Weekend Carnival, presented by Children’s Museum Singapore, and facilitated by Ayer Ayer.

● Grow Well SG Mini Football Challenge by Health Promotion Board

📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
🕙 4.00pm – 5.45pm & 6.00pm – 7.45pm

Score big on family fun ⚽💪

Join us at Children’s Season Weekend Carnival in celebration of International Day of Play! Come by our booth for an exciting family fitness adventure where you and your child can discover the joy of exercising together. Take on our mini football challenge and score as many goals as you can! Turn your active moments into fun family bonding time!

This programme is part of Children’s Season 2026 Weekend Carnival, presented by Children’s Museum Singapore, in collaboration with the Health Promotion Board.

● My Gem, My Ring by The Gem Museum

📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
🕙 4.00pm – 5.45pm & 6.00pm – 7.45pm

Turn trash into treasure 💎♻️

Join us at Children’s Season Weekend Carnival in celebration of International Day of Play! At this booth, create your very own gemstone ring using recycled plastic bottles and ang bao paper. Cut, paint, fold, and design a ring that’s uniquely yours to bring home.

✨ Every gem is one of a kind – just like you.

This programme is part of Children’s Season 2026 Weekend Carnival, presented by Children’s Museum Singapore, in collaboration with The Gem Museum.

● Pieces of the Navy by Singapore Navy Museum

📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
🕙 4.00pm – 5.45pm & 6.00pm – 7.45pm

Create Your Own Navy-Themed Mosaic! ⚓✨

Join us at Children’s Season Weekend Carnival in celebration of International Day of Play! At this booth, get creative with colourful recycled paper as you tear, pick, and stick your way to a unique navy-inspired mosaic! Follow outlined designs of naval objects and bring them to life – while uncovering fun facts about each artefact along the way.

Perfect for families, this hands-on activity blends creativity, discovery, and meaningful bonding time together.

This programme is part of Children’s Season 2026 Weekend Carnival, presented by Children’s Museum Singapore, in collaboration with Singapore Navy Museum.

● Return Right by National Environment Agency

📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
🕙 4.00pm – 5.45pm & 6.00pm – 7.45pm

Return Right for a Brighter Future!

Join us at Children’s Season Weekend Carnival in celebration of International Day of Play! Our fun-filled booth will guide you in identifying which drink containers can be returned to reverse vending machines and get a 10-cent refund. Join our interactive games and become a Return Right champion!

The future is in our hands – Return Right starts with you and me!

This programme is part of Children’s Season 2026 Weekend Carnival, presented by Children’s Museum Singapore, in collaboration with National Environment Agency.

● The Whale’s Tale by Born in a Taxi

📍 Armenian Street
🕙 4.00pm – 4.45pm & 6.00pm – 6.45pm

Watch out – you could be the whale’s next snack… or the hero who lives to tell the tale!

Catch The Whale’s Tale at PLAY @ Children’s Season 2026 Weekend Carnival – an interactive outdoor spectacle packed with slapstick, clowning, and a spectacular 9-metre whale puppet that can swallow you whole.

Step into the story, play your part, and experience the thrill up close in this larger-than-life performance designed for the whole family.

With humour, heart, and a powerful environmental message, The Whale’s Tale inspires young audiences to care for our planet – and the animals we share it with.

🎭🎪 JUNE SCHOOL HOLIDAY 2026 🎪🎭

Welcome to the June school holidays! Make the most of the break with your little ones – explore our curated list of fun, engaging, and family-friendly activities happening across Singapore during the June School Holidays in Singapore 2026.