Monthly kid-friendly things to do in Singapore
January is looking pretty stacked for the kiddos with family-friendly activities happening throughout the month. And no, we aren’t just talking about the CNY preparations. From psychedelic “happiness” museums to a toddler-friendly techno rave, Singapore’s events calendar is hitting the ground running in 2026.
If you’re looking to keep the under-15 crowd entertained without resorting to yet another mall playground, here a list of monthly kid-friendly things to do in Singapore.
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- Monthly kid-friendly things to do in Singapore
- 1. Hip Hop Hooray! Street Dance Block Party
- 2. How To Train Your Dragon In Concert
- 3. Lenny’s Toddler Techno Tour 2026
- 4. Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 2026
- 5. Singapore Art Week
- 6. Bulim Park Jurong West
- 7. Gallery Children’s Biennale
- 8. Dopamine Land
- 9. PAC-MAN Carnival
- 10. KidsFest! 2026
- 11. Ren Faire SG: The Origin
- 12. Mofusand displays across CapitaLand malls
- 13. My Little Pony Petals of Friendship
1. Hip Hop Hooray! Street Dance Block Party
17th Jan
Hosted by local dance legends ScRach MarcS, Hip Hop Hooray! is a street dance battle that doubles as a block party. Kids can watch professional dancers go head-to-head or jump into the open floor sections to show off their own moves.
Admission: Free
Venue: Suntec City, Outside Esplanade MRT Exit A
Date: 17th January 2026
Time: 6pm-7pm
Reserve a spot on the dance floor for Hip Hop Hooray!
2. How To Train Your Dragon In Concert
17th-18th Jan
Image credit: @metropolitansg via Instagram
Relive the magic of Hiccup and Toothless on a massive screen while the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra performs the Academy Award-nominated score of How To Train Your Dragon In Concert live. It’s a great way to introduce younger kids to orchestral music, as they’ll be fully engrossed in the movie.
Admission: From $68
Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall
Date: 17th & 18th January 2026
Time: Sat 8pm | Sun 3pm & 7.30pm
Get tickets for How To Train Your Dragon In Concert
3. Lenny’s Toddler Techno Tour 2026
31st Jan
If your toddler has more energy than a Duracell bunny, skip the nursery rhymes and head to Lenny’s Toddler Techno Tour. Australian DJ Lenny Pearce – yes, the one who went viral for those Blippi and Wiggles remixes – is bringing a literal rave for kids to Singapore. Expect high-energy techno beats paired with childhood classics like The Wheels on the Bus. While it’s best for ages 2 to 8, all family members are welcome.
Admission: From $69
Venue: Green Canvas, Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Date: 31st January 2026
Time: 2.30pm & 5.30pm
Get tickets for Lenny’s Toddler Techno Tour 2026
4. Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 2026
31st Jan
For the kids who love to draw on everything, the Aliwal Urban Arts Festival is their chance to see the pros do it. The streets of Kampong Gelam will be taken over by live graffiti, street dance, and urban art. There’s even a D’TOUR Kids Edition at 4pm – a 90-minute interactive walking tour where children under 12 can try their hand at graffiti guided by street artists.
Admission: Free
Venue: Aliwal Arts Centre
Date: 31st January 2026
Time: 12pm-10.30pm
Register for D’TOUR Kids Edition with a refundable $5 deposit
5. Singapore Art Week
22nd-31st Jan
Singapore Art Week (SAW) isn’t just for serious art connoisseurs. Throughout January, various galleries host kid-friendly exhibits. Keep an eye out for Philip Colbert × Aruta Soup: Playscapes of Dreams & Seas at Whitsone Gallery Singapore, where kids can explore dreamscapes featuring mythological characters. Or the Light to Night festival 2026 in the Civic District, which features massive light projections on heritage buildings that will have the little ones mesmerised.
Admission: Free, with ticketed events
Venue: Various
Dates: 22nd-31st January 2026
6. Bulim Park Jurong West
New kids’ playground
Image adapted from: NParks via Facebook
Westies have a new weekend ritual. Bulim Park in Jurong West just opened its first section, and the star of the show is a massive, 3-level red net playground. It’s built under a “Sky Corridor” bridge, meaning it’s completely sheltered from the sun and rain. There’s also a nature playgarden nearby with balancing logs and rock-climbing mounds for kids who prefer to stay closer to the ground.
Admission: Free
Address: Bulim Street
7. Gallery Children’s Biennale
Now till 26th Mar
Image adapted from: @nationalgallerysingapore via Instagram
National Gallery Singapore’s massive Gallery Children’s Biennale art festival is specifically designed to be baby-friendly. The theme “Tomorrow We’ll Be…” focuses on hope and inclusivity, with interactive exhibits that encourage kids to touch, play, and even add their own art to the walls.
Look out for the Kindness Garden, where kids can explore oversized flowers through different senses; and Dance Dance Chromatics, where their movements trigger changing colours and shapes on a digital screen.
Plus, right now you can get free stickers when you collect stamps at 8 different artworks. Simply redeem them from the Tours & Programmes counter at level 1 once you’ve completed the stamp rally.
Admission: Free
Venue: National Gallery Singapore
Dates: Now till 26th March 2026
Time: 10am-7pm, Daily
8. Dopamine Land
Now till 19th Feb
Located in Sentosa, Dopamine Land is an “interactive museum of happiness” that feels like walking through a Pinterest board. It features 9 themed rooms designed to trigger the release of dopamine through sensory play. There are optical illusions, sonically pleasing soundscapes, and plenty of main character photo spots for the older kids to post on TikTok.
Admission: From $12/child | $17/adult
Venue: WEAVE at Resorts World Sentosa
Dates: Now till 19th February 2026
Time: Wed-Mon 11am-9.30pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
9. PAC-MAN Carnival
Now till 11th Jan
Sentosa’s Palawan Green has been transformed into a neon-soaked arcade paradise. It’s Southeast Asia’s first-ever PAC-MAN Carnival, featuring a life-sized maze where you can actually play the game as a “human” PAC-MAN. There are also giant-screen battles, carnival games with exclusive merch, and plenty of retro arcade cabinets for a hit of nostalgia.
Admission: $2.90/pax
Venue: Palawan Green, Sentosa
Dates: Now till 11th January 2026
Get tickets for PAC-MAN Carnival
10. KidsFest! 2026
23rd Jan-22nd Feb
Image adapted from: @kidsfest_singapore via Instagram
KidsFest! 2026 is the ultimate event for bookworms under 10. They are bringing several beloved children’s books to life on stage, including The Gruffalo’s Child and The 91-Storey Treehouse. The shows are short – usually under an hour – highly interactive, and designed to keep even the most restless toddlers engaged.
Admission: From $42
Venue: Victoria Theatre
Dates: 23rd January to 22nd February 2026
11. Ren Faire SG: The Origin
31st Jan-1st Feb
For one weekend only, Fort Canning Park is turning into a medieval fantasy realm. Ren Faire SG is Singapore’s first Renaissance-style festival. Expect to see bards, knightly performances, and a marketplace full of “potions” and crafts. Kids can join in on storytelling quests and puzzles that let them feel like they are the main characters of a fantasy novel. This is especially great for kids who love Dungeons & Dragons or fantasy stories.
Admission: $11/pax
Venue: Fort Canning Park
Dates: 31st January & 1st February 2026
Time: 2pm-9pm
12. Mofusand displays across CapitaLand malls
Now till 22nd Feb
The Mofusand holiday takeover brings adorable themed zones, including Fruit Meow, Board Shark, and Donut & Coffee, plus the return of the giant 8-metre Donut Meow inflatable and a photo contest across 17 CapitaLand malls. Families can meet the first-ever Mofusand mascot outside Japan by redeeming a photo pass via the CapitaStar app.
6 pop-up stores islandwide are also offering exclusive merchandise, photobooths, and AR filters featuring the beloved characters.
Admission: Free
Venue: Plaza Singapura, Funan, Westgate, Junction 8, Bugis Junction
Dates: 5th Nov 2025-22nd Feb 2026
13. My Little Pony Petals of Friendship
11th Dec 2025-12th Apr 2026
Image for illustrative purposes only.
Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
The My Little Pony Petals of Friendship display at Floral Fantasy brings the show’s characters into a colourful botanical world, with Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Twilight Sparkle reimagined in designs inspired by Chinese florals and traditional motifs. Each pony is paired with a themed floral landscape that reflects their personality, from bold colours to soft pastels.
Kids can also see the royal sisters – Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Princess Cadance – set against a castle backdrop styled after Canterlot. It’s a vibrant, photo-worthy walkthrough that blends the magic of the show with Gardens by the Bay’s lush indoor garden setting.
Admission: From $12/adult | $8/child
Venue: Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay
Dates: 11th Dec 2025-12th Apr 2026
Time: 10am-9pm
Find out more about My Little Pony Petals of Friendship at Gardens by the Bay
Keep the young ones entertained with these monthly kid-friendly things to do in Singapore
With so many options available, January is a great time to try something different every weekend and create lasting memories as a family. These activities combine fun, learning, and interactive play, giving kids plenty of opportunities to explore their creativity and curiosity.
No matter your child’s age or interests, there’s a mix of free, budget-friendly, and ticketed experiences to enjoy together. So pack the stroller, grab the little ones, and make the most of everything Singapore has to offer this month.
Cover image adapted from: @lenjpearce, @renfairesg, @kidsfest_singapore via Instagram