Things to do this weekend in Singapore 25 to 27 Sep 2026

Singapore is an ideal destination for families with children, offering a diverse range of exciting and educational activities that cater to all ages. Whether you’re a resident or a tourist visiting the city, there’s always something new and fun to discover in Singapore.

Are you at a loss for ideas on what to do with your kids this weekend? There’s always something for the whole family. Make full use of the weekend and take your kids out to these family-friendly events.

1. PAssionArts Festival 2026 – Celebrate Our Neighbourhood Gems

Image: People’s Association – PAssionArts

As PAssionArts Festival 2026 rolls into its final weekend, heartlands across Singapore are turning into bustling cultural playgrounds.

Over at Bukit Gombak, the neighbourhood will transform into an illuminated wonderland centred around a spectacular Mass Lantern Parade. Residents and families will light up the night and celebrate the timeless kampong spirit, complemented by a festive Best Dressed Costume Competition, interactive art stations, lively stage performances, and local food treats. Meanwhile, the Nanyang PAssionArts Festival invites visitors to immerse themselves in festive traditions, from solving classic Lantern Riddles to crafting personalised Fairy Light Lanterns, and creating air-dry clay art.

For more information, visit PAssionArts Festival 2026.

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2. Potico.sg: Free Same-Day Flower & Gift Delivery – Win S$300 Worth of Flowers

Potico.sg just spent its first year in Singapore learning something lovely about this island. To celebrate our first year, we are giving four TNAP families a bouquet to send to someone who needs to hear it.

Four winners will each receive a hand-tied Potico.sg bouquet worth S$75, picked from our bouquet range and delivered free to any address in Singapore, on the day you choose.

For more information, visit Potico.sg Giveaway.

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3. Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 Celebrations @ Gardens By The Bay 滨海花园庆中秋

Gardens by the Bay’s Mid-Autumn Festival features eight dazzling lantern sets and a magical story with original character Fenbao. This free event offers a fresh, playful twist on traditions, with a marketplace, carnival games, craft corner, and special performances like an LED lion dance and dragon dance.

Kids under 12 enjoy free Flower Dome entry. It’s a perfect family outing to celebrate the season amidst enchanting light displays

📅 12 to 27 Sep 2026
⏰ 6pm to 10pm
📍 Golden Garden, Supertree Grove and Bayfront Plaza at Gardens by the Bay

For more information, visit Gardens By The Bay Mid-Autumn Festival 2026.

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4. Discover the Newly Launched MiYOSMART iQ^TF

HOYA Lens has launched the MiYOSMART iQ^TF, an advanced myopia management spectacle lens for children. Building on D.I.M.S. Technology with a new Triple Enhanced Design, it offers greater myopia control effectiveness by delivering a stronger defocus signal across a larger treatment area.

Clinical trials showed 9 out of 10 children using it had no clinically relevant myopia progression in the first year. The lenses are thin, impact-resistant, and feature a durable S.P.A.R.K. coating. Available in clear or photochromic options, they’re a smart choice for managing children’s myopia.

For more information, visit MiYOSMART iQ^TF.

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5. 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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6. Probiotics, Prebiotics & the Gut: HiPP COMBIOTIC® for Toddlers

HiPP COMBIOTIC® is a toddler milk powder designed to support gut and immune health through its unique synbiotic blend. It combines the probiotic L. fermentum (Human Milk Probiotics) with prebiotic GOS to encourage beneficial bacteria. Backed by 15 years of research, this combination supports intestinal health and has been clinically linked to higher immune markers and lower incidences of common childhood infections like diarrhoea. The formula also promotes high tolerability and softer stools, offering a science-backed option for your child’s early development.

For more information, visit HiPP COMBIOTIC® for Toddlers.

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7. Where to buy the Best Traditional & Unique Mooncakes in Singapore?

There are so many types and flavours rolled out each year that consumers are spoilt for choice. If you feel lost and confused, don’t worry. From snowskin to traditional flavours, we have come up with a list of the best mooncakes you can get in Singapore. Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 25 September this year, so there’s still some time to decide which mooncakes to buy.

For more information, visit Where to buy mooncakes in Singapore?.

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8. Science Centre Singapore comes alive after dark with free Mid-Autumn experiences

Credits: Science Centre Singapore

This Mid-Autumn, there’s more to do than look at the Moon. Celestial Nights invites guests to follow a free illuminated trail between Science Centre Singapore and Japanese Garden, look through telescopes at the night sky and discover the stories and science behind our closest celestial neighbour.

With free experiences and ticketed programmes starting from $4, guests can make a night of it whether they come for the astronomy, the atmosphere or simply a different way to spend Mid-Autumn.

📅 19 to 27 Sep 2026
📍 Science Centre Singapore and Japanese Garden

For more information, visit Science Centre Singapore Mid-Autumn.

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9. Everything is Free at Singapore Really Really Free Market 2026

Elva and Post-Museum will be hosting Singapore Really Really Free Market SRRFM92 at Pasir Ris’s Elias Community Club as part of Youth Night 2026! This is the first venture into this neighbourhood in the history of this pop-up market!

Everything is free and everyone, regardless of age, is welcome. This community market itself will happen on an elevated stage area (knee height off the floor) with a couple of steps to climb for the stairs.

📅 27 Sep 2026
⏱ 5pm – 8pm
📍 Pasir Ris Elias Community Club Level 2 Multi-purpose Hall
🏷 Free. Everyone is welcome!

For more information, visit Singapore Really Really Free Market.

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10. 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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11. Mid-Autumn Festival @ Jurong Lake Gardens – Lights by the Lake 2026

A signature annual event at Jurong Lake Gardens, Lights by the Lake presents a captivating gala of lights, music, and cultural delights in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Walk amongst glowing scenes of the treasured Chinese tale, Legend of the White Snake, and other Mid-Autumn legends.

Be awed by the larger-than-life lantern displays (19 Sep to 4 Oct), cultural showcases, music performances, tours, exhibitions, family-friendly activities and more in this extraordinary celebration of culture, art, and community under the autumn moon!

📅 19 to 27 Sep 2026 (Lantern displays till 4 Oct 2026)
⏰ 6.30pm – 10.30pm daily
📍 Jurong Lake Gardens

For more information, visit Lights by the Lake @ Jurong Lake Gardens.

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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 @ Chinese Garden

Come together for a host of fun and exciting activities celebrating Chinese arts, culture and heritage at Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 @ Chinese Garden!

Visitors can enjoy a vibrant variety of hands-on activities at the Bonsai Garden and Tea Pavilion, including lantern making, hanfu dress-up and photography, heritage discovery games, multi-layered stamp printing and more! With experiences for all ages, the festival invites everyone to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of Mid-Autumn through interactive, family-friendly experiences.

📅 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 Sep 2026
🕙 6.30pm – 9.30pm
📍 Chinese Garden

For more information, visit Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival 2026.

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16. Sanrio Characters Moonlit Garden at VivoCity

VivoCity transforms its iconic Sky Park into a whimsical Sanrio Characters Moonlit Garden, celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival in style. Featuring six immersive themed zones inspired by Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody, Hangyodon, and Pompompurin, highlights include a spectacular 7-metre Pompompurin centrepiece, a lively Kuromi Carnival with games and a Mini Express Train, glowing lantern displays, and character meet-and-greet sessions.

Shoppers can also enjoy exclusive collectible redemptions, the TANGS Mid-Autumn Fair, and VC20 anniversary activities. A magical, family-friendly celebration not to be missed this festive season!

📅 25 Aug to 27 Sep 2026
📍 VivoCity

For more information, visit Sanrio Characters Moonlit Garden at VivoCity.

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17. 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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18. Free Shell Select Care Packs for Primary 6 students

Shell Singapore is giving away 10,000 free Shell Select Care Packs, worth over S$30 each, to Primary 6 students preparing for PSLE. Each pack includes snacks, refreshments, and a special edition HACIPUPU stamp card. Parents can redeem on their child’s behalf by presenting a valid student card or examination slip at 51 participating stations islandwide, on a first-come, first-served basis. It’s a thoughtful gesture to encourage and support students during this important milestone.

📅 19 to 20 & 26 to 27 Sep 2026
⏰ 8am – 8pm
📍 Participating Shell stations

For more information, visit Free Shell Select Care Packs for Primary 6 students.

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19. Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 2026 (Not suitable for kids)

Image credit: Resorts World Sentosa

Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 14 returns with terrifying new experiences inspired by Asian folklore and local legends. This year’s lineup includes four haunted houses, such as Singapore’s Most Haunted: On Air and Karang Guni: The Cursed Collection, alongside immersive scare zones like The Raveyard and Necropolis. An all-new roving scare experience brings horror unexpectedly to guests throughout the park.

📅 25 Sep to 1 Nov 2026

You can get tickets via Klook.

For more information, visit USS Halloween Horror Nights HNN14 2026.

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20. Paragon turns art into impact this Mid-Autumn with 50 one-of-a-kind rabbit sculptures

Paragon presents “Mid-Autumn Lumiere,” a heartwarming festival featuring 50 unique rabbit sculptures created by Raffles Design students and artists with disabilities from ART:DIS. Visitors can view the display and adopt a sculpture for S$800, with proceeds supporting ART:DIS and matched dollar-for-dollar by CapitaLand Hope Foundation. The celebration includes live performances, workshops, and festive gifting, blending art, culture, and community giving for a meaningful Mid-Autumn experience.

📅 2 to 27 Sep 2026
📍 Paragon

For more information, visit Mid-Autumn Lumière.

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21. Lilytopia

Journey to ancient Egypt, where lilies, water lilies, and lilies of the Nile bloom alongside a majestic recreation of the Dendera Temple, hieroglyphic art, and fascinating sculptures in this spectacular display offering a glimpse into Pharaoh’s glorious treasures.

📅 21 Aug to 27 Sep 2026
🕙 9am – 9pm
📍 Flower Dome
🏷 Admission charge to Flower Dome applies.

You can also get tickets via Klook, Fever, Pelago and KKday.

For more information, visit Lilytopia.

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22. DBS/POSB brings back weekly SGD3 cashback every Saturday from 29 August

DBS/POSB is bringing back its popular PayLah! SGD 3 cashback campaign for a fourth year, now running for 17 Saturdays with 2.7 million cashback rewards available – a 40% increase from the previous year.

Every Saturday, the first 160,000 customers can enjoy up to SGD 3 cashback when they scan to pay with DBS PayLah! at participating heartland merchants, hawker stalls, wet markets, and coffee shops. Part of DBS’ Saturday Savings programme, the initiative helps Singaporeans stretch their dollar on everyday spending while supporting neighbourhood businesses and heartland communities across Singapore.

For more information, visit DBS/POSB SGD3 cashback Saturday.

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23. The Ultimate Launch by KFC: Start Your Trainer Journey to Become A Master

From 19 August to 29 September 2026, KFC Singapore launches “The Ultimate Launch,” a Pokémon-themed campaign across all 71 outlets, transformed into PokéStops and Gyms for Pokémon Go. Five stores get elemental makeovers (Water, Fire, Electric, Ghost, Grass), alongside collectible merchandise like reversible pouches, a Poké Ball Bucket, gaming chopsticks, an Evolution Jacket, and a Pikachu neck pillow, purchasable with themed food items.

Events include 200+ Pokémon TCG tutorial sessions with prizes, and a Pikachu meet-and-greet. KFC also debuts a seasonal Japanese menu from 19 August, featuring the Nanban Zinger, Chicken Bites, Loaded Fries, and Sweet Potato Mochi Balls.

📅 19 Aug to 29 Sep 2026

For more information, visit KFC X Pokémon.

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24. 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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25. Wisma Geylang Serai Celebrates Bulan Bahasa 2026 with ‘Budaya Milik Kita’

Wisma Geylang Serai presents Budaya Milik Kita, its Bulan Bahasa 2026 cultural campaign. Themed around celebrating language, heritage and the arts as living expressions of identity, the campaign features five signature programmes – Bangsawan Kencana Sakti, Sepetang Bersama Triduta, GeylangGang Dikir, Bengkel Rentak Akar, and Laman Warna – spanning traditional Malay opera, poetry, dikir barat, percussion workshops, and family-friendly arts activities.

Bringing together artists, Cultural Medallion recipients, and the wider community, the campaign reinforces WGS’ role as Singapore’s social, arts, and cultural heritage hub.

📅 15 Aug to 10 Oct 2026

For more information, visit Bulan Bahasa 2026.

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26. Disney Garden of Wonder Returns to Floral Fantasy

Disney Garden of Wonder returns to Floral Fantasy for a second magical season, featuring all-new horticultural displays of beloved characters – including familiar faces from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” and Disney’s “FROZEN” making their floral debut in Singapore.

📅 8 Jun 2026 to 14 Mar 2027
🕙 10am – 9pm (last entry at 8.30pm)
📍 Floral Fantasy at Gardens by the Bay

You can get tickets via Klook, Fever, Pelago and KKday.

For more information, visit Disney Garden of Wonder.

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27. Into the Ocean: Journey Beneath takes visitors on a deep-sea voyage

Into the Ocean: Journey Beneath is a landmark exhibition in collaboration with OceanX, one of the world’s leading ocean exploration organisations. Conceived as a flagship OceanX Education initiative, the exhibition invites visitors on a descent through the depths of the sea, from the sunlit surface waters to the darkest reaches of the ocean. At the heart of the exhibition is extraordinary footage captured by OceanX’s state-of-the-art research vessel, OceanXplorer, including those never shown before publicly.

📅 6 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
📍 ArtScience Museum

For more information, visit Into the Ocean: Journey Beneath.

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28. The Formula 1® Exhibition to make Asia debut in Singapore this July

The award-winning Formula 1® Exhibition makes its Asian debut in Singapore on 23 July at Gardens by the Bay. Having already sold nearly 2 million tickets across ten cities worldwide, Singapore becomes the first Asian host. The immersive experience spans seven rooms celebrating F1’s 76-year history through iconic cars, rare artefacts, racing simulators, and interactive technology displays. Highlights include legendary race cars, Romain Grosjean’s crash-damaged Haas, and a dedicated Singapore Drive gallery.

From now on, local residents (Singapore citizens, PRs and valid work pass holders) can enjoy 20% off ticket prices across all categories throughout the exhibition run, including during the Singapore Grand Prix period (9-11 October)* In addition, from 9-16 August, children aged 12 and below can enter free with every adult ticket purchased. *Terms and conditions apply.

📅 23 Jul to 18 Oct 2026
📍 Gardens by the Bay

For more information, visit Formula 1® Exhibition Singapore.

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29. Once Upon a Tide: Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City

“Once Upon a Tide” at the National Museum of Singapore celebrates SG60 by tracing Singapore’s 700-year maritime history, from 14th-century port to global city. Featuring 350+ artefacts, interactive projections, and RFID-personalised experiences, the exhibition explores how trade, migration, and waterways shaped the nation. Visitors can share their visions for Singapore’s future in this immersive journey through time.

📅 24 May 2025 to 9 Oct 2026
🕙 10am – 7pm daily (Last admission at 6.30pm)
📍 National Museum of Singapore, Exhibition Gallery 1 and 2, Basement Level
🏷 Free for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.

For more information, visit Once Upon a Tide.

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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 owners / event organisers for the most updated schedules, venues and details.

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