Let the ‘little’ big explorers go on an adventure again starting with Singapore

Wholesome child-friendly experiences for your family vacation in Singapore

Itching to take a break and find a place for some family fun? Bring your post pandemic ‘revenge travel’ with your family to one of the most child-friendly travel destinations in Southeast Asia - Singapore! Here’s an ultimate guide to child-friendly experiences in Singapore packed with an array of recommendations ranging from eating establishments, fun experiences and hotels where you can plan your family vacation itinerary.

So what are you waiting for? Pack your suitcases and head across the Causeway for some family bonding with these experiences that await you in Singapore.

Make Singapore the ultimate family playground to entertain your tots

Challenge your family in a duel at Singapore’s Hydrodash. Pit your wits together in a family match where you can take on each other in a head-to-head competition. Get your adrenaline pumping as you make your way through the inflatable playground. Singapore's first floating aqua park is a family-friendly attraction with activities that will excite and delight all ages. Slip, slide and bounce your way through the thrill seeking inflatable playground designated for your ultimate fun.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/HydroDash.sg

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hydrodash.sg/

Website: https://www.hydrodash.com.sg

Address: Palawan Beach, Singapore 098498

Go wild with the animals at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve Singapore. If your children are looking to be where the wild ones are, Mandai Wildlife Reserve is the place to be! Partnering with Singapore Tourism Board, Malaysians will be able to get a wild 33% discount on admission tickets to all three parks: Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park. Just use the code MY33OFF available from now till 22 July 2022 to enjoy your visit to the animal kingdom.

Website: https://www.mandai.com/en/mandai.html

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826

Cruise and set sail into the sunset with Resorts World Cruises. Hop on one of the greatest voyages and create unforgettable experiences that will last a lifetime with your loved ones. You can discover a whole range of fascinating activities, including theatrical plays, waterslides, rope courses and ziplines on the ship suitable for all ages. Whether you're looking for a romantic escape for two, or a kid-friendly club, there's something for everyone at Resorts World Cruises.

Website: https://www.rwcruises.com/

Fun Mealtime: From colourful treats to dining with popular cartoon characters

Indulge in some ice-cream happiness at Softhaus! Waffle cones, cups, or even sandwiches made with fluffy, rainbow-colored bread, they have it all. Get your sugar cravings fixed and explore the sixteen different flavour combinations available. It’ll be a sweet treat for everyone around.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/soft_haus/

Website: https://www.softhaus.online/

Address: Great World, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-K135, Singapore 237994

Get lost in the woods with The Pantry’s treehouse. The Pantry is Dempsey's newest family-friendly restaurant. The café features play areas for the little ones as well as event spaces for family bonding activities throughout the year. Treehouse-style play areas aren't always accessible to small children, so there's a separate play area just beyond the alfresco seats. Discover and enjoy the fresh natural and lush scenery while dining at The Pantry with your family.

Website: https://www.comodempsey.sg/the-pantry

Address: 16A Dempsey Road, Singapore 247695

Be part of the action and play as you eat at the world’s first CoComelon-themed cafe.  With school bus booth seating, a play area, and mouthwatering CoComelon-themed dishes and CoComelon-branded utensils to dine with, kids will have a blast here. Children can also indulge in CoComelon-inspired beverages and desserts such as the CoCo-CaDo smoothie, Cody’s Mochi Yoghurt Pop and Wheels on the Bus Oreo milkshake. It is also a great way to create Instagrammable moments and capture great memories for the entire family. To make everything even more exciting, CoComelon merchandise and toys are readily available at this one-of-a-kind café where children can also shop for their favourite characters after a hearty meal.

Website: https://www.fairmont-singapore.com/dining/cocomelonatclove/

Address: CoComelon at CLOVE, Level 2, Swissôtel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882

Be transported to the magical Harry Potter-themed cafe at Platform 1094, the place to go to indulge in your wizarding desires. Feel like you've stepped into a magical fantasy world the instant you enter Platform 1094, courtesy of the cafe’s enchanting decor. Cast your own spells and channel your inner wizard with the props provided such as magic wands and witch hats. The magical atmosphere, decor and the food will immerse your family in the land of the Wizarding World.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Platform1094/

Website: https://ffl.com.sg/concepts/platform-1094/

Address: 1094 Serangoon Road, Singapore 328192.

Back to Basics: Living with Farm, Nature and Adventure

If you’re looking for a rural getaway in Singapore, Gallop Kranji Farm Resort is the place to be! With 35 villas to choose from, you will be spoiled for choice. There are also numerous family bonding activities such as their in-house Fruit & Vegetable Farm Tour, Herbal Plantation Tour, Bottle Koi Feeding, and Prawn Fishing which will entertain both children and adults.

Website: https://www.gallopresort.com/

Address: 10 Neo Tiew Lane 2, Singapore 718813

Stay at Pan Pacific Singapore and visit the indoor Urban Jungle Village. With themed family suites and children’s play area, Pan Pacific Singapore is the perfect place to enrich the stay of the little ones with their list of kid programmes on hand. Have your little ones search for the eight jungle pals who got lost through the city’s urban jungle at the indoor play area located at level four. The kiddy wonderland offers seven activity zones to supplement integrated learning, playing and thinking.

Website: https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-marina/offers/urban-jungle.html

Address: Marina Square, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039595

Calling all adventurers! Uncover the great wonders of the wild while building a connection with the wildlife and unwind yourself with these glamping experiences. Have your pick at a staycation in the wild or with the manatees! Staycation in the Wild offers staying in an air-conditioned outdoor dome tent to rest under the stars. If you’re looking for an underwater adventure, consider the Staycation with the Manatees as you catch some shut-eye next to them at the Amazon Flooded Forest. Both are packed with programmes planned throughout the day for your fulfilling trip in the wild with your loved ones.

Staycation in the Wild: https://www.mandai.com/en/singapore-zoo/things-to-do/whats-on/staycation-in-the-wild.html

Staycation with the Manatees: https://www.mandai.com/en/river-wonders/things-to-do/whats-on/staycation-with-the-manatees.html

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826

Learn beyond the Classroom

Explore between the pages at Woods in the Books. Specialising in children's picture books and other illustrated works, enter Woods in the Books to find a magical world filled with stories that will enchant and delight readers of all ages, enriching the minds of tomorrow. Immersive programmes such as children’s camps, story reading and creator programmes are also available to readers with hand-picked books available. You can expect works by award-winning French cartoonist Jean-Jacques 'Sempé' (known as Sempé), pop-up adaptations of The Little Prince, as well as classics like Goodnight Moon and Where the Wild Things Are.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/WoodsintheBooks/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/woodsinthebooks/

Website: https://www.woodsinthebooks.sg/

See your wildest imaginations come to life at Bricks World in Plaza Singapura, home to one of Asia’s first Digibox, a 3D digital experience based on augmented reality where you watch the contents of a LEGO box come to life. Parents can also expect interactive play areas where they can build castles with their children, and a custom-built fixture lined with cylindrical canisters filled with LEGO bricks where elements shoppers can use to create their imaginative designs.

Website: https://www.bricksworld.com/

Address: Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd, #03-17, Plaza, Singapore 238839

Climb, bounce and have fun at SMIGY PLQ Mall Indoor Playground. Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ) Mall is home to Singapore's newest mall indoor playground, SMIGY. A ball pit, swings, a trampoline, a block construction area, and much more await the little ones in this bright and airy play area. Children will also have a chance to dress up as their favourite superheroes or princesses throughout their time at the indoor playground. Do reserve in advance especially during the weekends to avoid disappointment!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/smigykids/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/smigykids/

Address: 10 Paya Lebar Road, PLQ Mall, Paya Lebar Quarter, Singapore 409057

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