The June school holidays have once again come around, and you might be racking your brain, wondering how you can help your kids make the most of this long break. Not to worry, because there’s a ton of family-friendly things to do during the June holidays 2026, all lined up for you and your kids to spend quality time together.
Table of Contents
| Category | Venue | Activity | Dates |
| Free events | Civic District | Children’s Season 2026 | 29th May-28th June 2026 |
| National Museum | Get Curious! All About the River | 30th May-28th June 2026 | |
| Downtown East | Summer Sports Fiesta | 1st June-19th July 2026 | |
| Marina Bay | i Light Singapore 2026 | 5th-28th June 2026 | |
| Suntec Convention Centre | Not So Little Fair | 6th-7th June 2026 | |
| Parkway Parade | Sci-Fi Pop-up Library | Now till 11th April 2027 | |
| Paid events | Mandai Wildlife Reserve Green Canvas | Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue | Now till 13th September 2026 |
| Snow City | Discounted admission | 1st June-30th September 2026 | |
| Gardens by the Bay | Blue Beauties | 26th May-21st June 2026 | |
| Children’s Festival | 30th May-21st June 2026 | ||
| Disney Garden of Wonder | 8th June 2026 – 14th March 2027 | ||
| Suntec City Atrium | Super Knockout | 28th May-28th June 2026 | |
| Universal Studios Singapore | Illumination’s Minions & Monsters Summer | 29th May-11th August 2026 | |
| Adventure Cove Waterpark | Sanrio Hapidanbui Summer Adventure | 29th May-30th August 2026 | |
| Science Centre Singapore | ONE Ocean: Every Action Ripples | 30th May 2026-3rd January 2027 | |
| Singaporean Oceanarium | Ocean Dreams | From 31st May 2026 | |
| World Oceans Day | 6th-8th June 2026 | ||
| POP MART’s CRYBABY: Cry Me an Ocean | 24th June 2026 | ||
| Orchid Country Club | Parent and Junior Gold Scramble 2026 | 16th June 2026 | |
| Sportacular Family PlayDay 2026 | 20th June 2026 | ||
| Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel | Riverside Family Escape | – | |
| Momentus Hotel Alexandra | Family Moments | – | |
| New attractions | Bukit Batok Library | Interactive library | Opened in March 2026 |
| Singapore Zoo | Hello from the Wild: Horse | Opened in February 2026 | |
| Mandai Wildlife Reserve | Exploria | Opened in March 2026 |
Free events
Image credit: Arts House Group
Gather the kids for the Civic District Children’s Season 2026 and set out on the Little Explorer’s Trail, where you’ll go on a stamp rally across the arts institutions in the area, such as Esplanade Theatres on the Bay and Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall. And when you get tired of all the walking, there’s even a free Civic District Arts Bus running till 7th June 2026 that you can hop on.
Some other highlights to look forward to include Monstrous Fun! at The Arts House, with installations, activities, and even a parade, all featuring adorable monsters. Or head down to the National Gallery Singapore to visit the When Art Meets Nature Exhibition and try your hand at other drop-in activities.
Find out more about Civic District Children’s Season 2026.
Image credit: National Museum of Singapore
Kids can get an arts and history lesson all at once with Get Curious! All About the River, by the National Museum of Singapore for Children’s Season 2026. You’ll get to learn about how the Singapore River has shaped our nation’s history through interactive installations, activities, and workshops.
Find out more about Get Curious! All About the River.
Image credit: Summer Sports Fiesta
Switch gears to a more sporty vibe with the Summer Sports Fiesta at Downtown East. Head down to the event square for their Enrichment Fair to try out new activities – there’s even a stamp rally where you’ll stand a chance at winning attractive prizes. And if you want to snap a family picture to commemorate your visit, Solace Studios has got you covered with 4 immersive sports-themed photobooths.
And when the heat gets unbearable, pop by Wild Wild Wet for a splashing good time. They’ve also got their own line-up of events, from massive pickleball-themed floats in the Shiok River to water polo games in the Tsunami Pool.
Find out more about Summer Sports Fiesta.
Image credit: i Light Singapore 2026
i Light Singapore is back to light up Marina Bay and Raffles Place for its 2026 edition, with 14 installations crafted by 17 local and Asian artists. This year’s theme is Movement, and you’ll find that many installations are interactive, so it’s more than just a visual treat. As always, i Light is open to the public for free.
Find out more about i Light Singapore 2026.
Opening hours: 7.30pm-10.30pm
Piano lessons, ballet, and taekwondo – these are probably some of the more common enrichment classes that come to mind. But if you want to give your kids something a little more unique to try, explore your options at the Not So Little Fair.
Over 80 vendors will be around to let your kids have a taste of their classes – let them break it down with hip hop and breakdancing, or break down problems instead through coding or robotics.
For a better idea of what these enrichment programmes have to offer, you can also get the All-Access Enrichment Pass for $30 before the event – this lets your kid attend trial lessons at 5 participating vendors after the event wraps. Passes are sold at $40 on site.
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Image adapted from: Kiztopia Singapore via Facebook
There’ll also be a racing-themed bouncy castle, so be sure to bring grip socks if you have them. For $15, 1 adult and 1 kid can bounce around in a 30-minute session, but All-Access Enrichment Pass holders can play for a session for free.
Get tickets to the Not So Little Fair.
Opening hours: 10.30am-7.30pm
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre Hall 404
Image credit: @nlbsingapore via Instagram
Bookworms and sci-fi fans can head down to Parkway Parade for the Sci-Fi Pop-up Library. The shelves here are stocked with almost 4,000 sci-fi books, including graphic novels and comics. Besides these reads, there’s also an exhibition area in the pop-up, featuring original artwork from sci-fi novels and illustrations of what our island could look like in 100 years.
The holidays are around, and your kids might be thinking of staying home and playing computer games. But if you want them to touch grass, let them enter the game in real life instead with the Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue.
With the Orb of Interaction in hand, kids get to go on an adventure where they’ll mine and craft as they traverse through different biomes. And when they’re done, don’t forget to cop some exclusive Minecraft merch from the Trading Post.
Get tickets to the Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue.
ICYMI, Snow City will be closing its doors on 30th September 2026, so if you’ve ever gone down in your childhood to experience winter in Singapore and want to share this experience with your kids, now’s the time.
From 1st June 2026, they’re offering discounted prices on their admission bundle as a farewell gift – for just $19/adult or $16/child, you’ll get 1 hour of snow play and 1 ice bumper car ride.
Book tickets to Snow City.
Gardens by the Bay is once again filling June with tons of activities for the whole family to enjoy. This year, they’re kicking things off in the Flower Dome with Blue Beauties. From 26th May to 21st June 2026, get a glimpse of the Ottoman Empire’s golden age – recreations of the era, like the Topkapi Palace, will be covered in 30 different kinds of hydrangeas, making a beautiful backdrop for a family photo.
Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
Step outside to the Supertree Grove, and there’ll also be a Children’s Festival happening from 30th May to 21st June 2026. This year’s festival features Winnie the Pooh to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
Let your kids have a little thrill with Pooh-themed installations like The Hundred Acre Glide zipline and The Sweetest Drops ball pit. You can also bring home some exclusive Pooh merch at their retail pop-ups.
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Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
Anyone getting FOMO from the Disney Adventure cruise will also have something to look forward to in the gardens this June, as the Disney Garden of Wonder is coming back to Floral Fantasy on 8th June 2026.
In this edition, you’ll get to walk through 6 themed zones featuring 23 topiary characters – visit Anna and Elsa in the icy hills of Arendelle, or find Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck making a cup of teh tarik.
Find out more about Gardens by the Bay’s activities.
Challenge your kids at Super KnockOut, a new inflatable playground by SuperPark Singapore, launched specially for the June holidays. You’ll get to test your reflexes in the Dodge Arena ($2/attempt), where the main goal is to avoid getting knocked off the platform by the massive beam. And if you want a more classic obstacle course, try your hand at the Ninja Circuit, priced from $12 for a 30-minute play session.
If you have a little competitive streak, there are even Race Nights on 18th and 19th June and 25th and 26th June 2026. Test your limits and beat the Ninja Circuit with the fastest time to get on the live leaderboards, and you might stand a chance to win some prizes.
Get tickets to Super KnockOut.
Venue: Suntec City Tower 1 & 2 Atrium
If you’re a fan of the goofy yellow blobs that are Minions, you may have heard that Minions & Monsters is dropping in cinemas in July. To celebrate the release, Universal Studios Singapore is hosting a Minions & Monsters Summer event.
Meet the new Minion protagonists, James and Henry, with new live shows and photo spots. Take home some Minions & Monsters merchandise, or nibble on some movie-themed eats as you walk around the park.
While you’re at USS, drop by the Sanrio Superstar Boutique too. The cafe and store just opened this April – you can cop some adorable Sanrio merch featuring fan-favourite characters like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Pompompurin.
Find out more about Minions & Monsters Summer.
Image credit: Resorts World Sentosa
If Sanrio Superstar Boutique wasn’t enough, walk over to Adventure Cove Waterpark and enjoy a Sanrio Hapidanbui Summer Adventure.
Beat the heat with adorable characters like Hangyodon and Pochacco – snap pictures with their inflatables and photo spots, and even collect temporary tattoos of all 6 characters as you go on all the rides there.
Find out more about the Sanrio Hapidanbui Summer Adventure.
School may be out, but the learning never ends at Science Centre Singapore. While the regular exhibits never get old, you can also look forward to ONE Ocean: Every Action Ripples, their latest exhibition opening on 30th May 2026.
Go under the sea in this immersive experience – admire the 7 Wonders of the Ocean with a 360° projection, and learn a little more about the waters that surround our island too. There’s even a VR journey for those who want to explore the deep blue sea without the hassle of getting wet.
Right now, you can get tickets at early bird rates – Singaporeans and permanent residents can get adult tickets at $18, while children and seniors can purchase tickets for $13.
Get tickets to ONE Ocean: Every Action Ripples.
Image credit: Resorts World Sentosa
For those who want even more underwater entertainment, Singapore Oceanarium has got you covered with a slew of events this June holidays.
Stay the night at the aquarium with Ocean Dreams, a glamping experience with marine life as your backdrop, literally. This is for the ones who don’t want to go home after watching the iconic manta rays – the oceanarium will be setting up cosy tents in the Open Ocean Zone, so you’ll get to admire the massive fish tank right until bedtime and first thing when you wake up too.
Ocean Dreams will run across 5 weekends, starting on the weekend of 31st May 2026. There are also 2 types of tents you can choose from – the signature tent ($1,800) can house up to 4 people, or if you want to share the experience with your extended family, consider booking a deluxe tent ($3,800) for up to 8 people.
Find out more about Ocean Dreams.
You probably know about Earth Day, but you may not have heard of World Oceans Day, which falls on 8th June every year. To commemorate this day, Singapore Oceanarium has also prepared a line-up of activities from 6th to 8th June 2026.
Some highlights include a sustainable marketplace, short film screenings, and a sea star clay workshop.
Learn more about World Oceans Day 2026.
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Image credit: Resorts World Sentosa
Right before the June holidays end, bring your kids to Sentosa to catch POP MART’s CRYBABY: Cry Me an Ocean, starting on 24th June 2026. You’ll be able to find marine-themed installations, sculptures, and interactive photo-zones featuring CRYBABY all over Singapore Oceanarium.
And if you missed POP MART’s CNY takeover at RWS, there’ll be another ocean-themed pop-up happening together with this collaboration, featuring blind boxes from the CRYBABY Cry Me an Ocean series.
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Bond with your kid over a game of golf at the Parent and Junior Golf Scramble 2026. Held over at the Orchid Country Club, this isn’t a regular golf tournament – you’ll compete in parent-child pairs, taking scores from whoever shoots the better shot.
Participating adults can sign up for $139, while kids can join for $99. That said, you’ll enjoy discounted prices if you’re a member of My Golf Kaki ($119) or the Orchid Country Club ($109).
Find out more about the Parent and Junior Golf Scramble 2026.
Image credit: Sportacular Family PlayDay
And if golf isn’t your thing, you can also sweat it out with other sports at Orchid Country Club during the Sportacular Family PlayDay 2026. Try your hand at 10 different sports, including pickleball, archery, and kickboxing. While you’re taking a break from playing sports, you can also take on the Obstacle Course Challenge and the Blind Box Games.
Tickets go for $10/pax, but NTUC or UPlay Premium Members can get them for $7/pax.
Find out more about Sportacular Family PlayDay 2026.
Image credit: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
You might not be planning an overseas holiday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t escape your everyday life while you’re here. For a quick getaway, head down to the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel for a Riverside Family Escape.
The hotel has prepared 2 kinds of themed rooms for your stay – the Glamping Under the Stars Experience has a cute little tent for kids to watch starry projections on the ceiling at night, while the Voyage Among the Stars experience sends you on a trip to space with its spaceship-themed set-up.
Room rates start from $280/night for 1 adult and 1 child, and you must stay for at least 2 nights. Take note that you also can’t choose which themed room to stay in.
Book the Riverside Family Escape.
Image credit: Momentus Hotel Alexandra
Family Moments at Momentus Hotel Alexandra is another option for a quick staycation. Book the package from $520/night, which comes with 2 connecting rooms for a minimum of 2 nights, and discounted meals at their eateries.
You can explore the neighbourhood too while you’re there – in fact, the hotel is offering a Sentosa Fun Discovery Pass worth $120 for you and your family to use during your stay.
Book a stay with Family Moments at Momentus Hotel Alexandra.
Walk down memory lane over at Bukit Batok Library, which just reopened in March 2026. Located in West Mall, you’ll find more than good reads here – enter the caves with an interior reminiscent of Little Guilin, and immerse yourselves in the SingLand Soundscape, a sensory experience with calming soundtracks. Within the caves, you’ll also find the Time Caverns, where you can see glimpses of what Bukit Batok was like in the past.
Hang out with some adorable mini horses with Hello from the Wild: Horse at the Singapore Zoo. This new permanent experience opened in KidzWorld back in February 2026. Here, you’ll meet the 4 Falabella horses as you groom them and give them pets – try and see if you can spot their very distinct personalities.
Tickets go for $43/pax, but you’ll enjoy discounts if you’re a WildPass holder or a Friend of Mandai. WildPass holders can get 10% off their tickets on weekdays excluding public holidays, while Friends of Mandai can purchase tickets for 20% off. Do note that tickets to the experience are separate from admission into Singapore Zoo.
Get tickets to Hello from the Wild: Horse.
And if the heat at the zoo gets unbearable, consider cooling off in Exploria, a new indoor nature attraction at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, which opened in March 2026.
There aren’t any live animals here, but you’ll be treated to a multi-sensory experience, with multimedia exhibits and interactive games. Explore 5 different worlds, highlighting the many creatures in various ecosystems – learn about the long-gone animals of the prehistoric age at Realm of the Giants, or see what kind of microscopic creatures live right under our noses at the Micro Worlds.
Tickets are available from $34.20/adult and $25.20/child.
Get tickets to Exploria.
While you’re planning your June holiday itinerary, consider taking it easy for a little too – a chill break with the young ones won’t hurt.
If you want somewhere new to take things slow, head down to these ulu spots in Singapore. Or visit the Mandai Boardwalk, a 3.3km walking trail with mostly flat terrain that even young kids will be able to conquer.
Cover image adapted from: Gardens by the Bay, Summer Sports Fiesta, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
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