School’s almost out, which means it’s time to start planning ways to keep the kids entertained. This year, the March holiday will run from 14th to 22nd March 2026, with an additional day off in lieu on 23rd March 2026, thanks to Hari Raya Puasa falling on Saturday, 21st March.
With 10 whole days to keep your kids off their screens, we’ve rounded up a bunch of March holiday activities in 2026 to suit every little personality, from hands-on learning experiences to playground fun.
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Exploria is the perfect place for curious kids – the kind who need to get their hands on every interesting thing that catches their eye. It is Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s latest and permanent indoor attraction, with 5 immersive worlds to discover.
From prehistoric creatures to microscopic organisms, your kids will get to learn more about them through immersive projections, interactive displays, simulations, and games.
Some of our favourite parts of Exploria are the 4°C Arctic simulation room with aurora borealis projections on the ceiling, and an immersive 360° show on a lifting platform featuring prehistoric creatures from the birth of the Earth to the modern world.
Admission: From $25.20/child, $34.20/adult
Get tickets to Exploria.
Image credit: Curiosity Cove via Google Maps
If you haven’t had the chance to take your kids to Curiosity Cove when it opened last December holidays, now’s your chance. It is a great alternative to Exploria for younger children, with many play features like climbing nets, interactive digital interactions, and live performances to dance along to.
Each play feature is based on the habitats of real animals and provides learning opportunities to discover how animals live in the wild.
Admission: From $25.20 for 1 child & 1 adult
Get tickets to Curiosity Cove.
KidzWorld at Singapore Zoo has rolled out a new Hello from the Wild: Horse experience, where you and your kiddos can interact and groom adorable miniature horses, known as Falabellas. While you are there, you could also try other activities at KidzWorld, like the other petting zoos, animal shows, and playgrounds.
Or catch the Falabellas during their special appearance at Breakfast in the Wild at Ah Meng Restaurant. They’ll be showing up daily till 3rd March 2026, and then only on weekends and public holidays until April.
With all the new attractions at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, you may want to consider getting the Friends of Mandai Ultimate membership for unlimited access to Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s 7 attractions, starting from $64/month for a family of 3.
Admission: From $38.70/pax
Dates: Every Tue & Sun 10.30-10.50am
Get tickets to the Hello From The Wild: Horse experience.
Image adapted from: Muzhaffa Kamal & Jazzreel Goh via Google Maps
For a more budget-friendly alternative to meet larger horses, check out the newly opened Gallop Stable in Sembawang this March holidays. It recently moved from Bukit Timah Horsecity, and is home to many retired racehorses, ponies, and rescue horses.
Some activities to look forward to are the feeding session ($2), stable visit ($5), pony joy ride ($15), and horse ride ($20), or get creative with art and craft (from $2) activities, like horseshoe painting.
Prices: From $2
Image credit: Shangri-La
Even if you haven’t got any flights booked for the upcoming school holiday, you could still enjoy a luxury getaway at a beachfront resort right on Sentosa. Horse lovers will again be delighted to hear that this Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa staycation offers pony riding, grooming, and feeding sessions, as well as the opportunity to learn pony care, all by the seaside.
The package also includes a family picnic with gourmet sandwiches, cakes, and tarts. Additionally, enjoy complimentary sea sports like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and pedal boating on the private beach or splash around in the resort’s pool with your little ones.
Wellness activities are also available, or simply rent a bike for a leisurely ride on the island. Honestly, boredom is not an option because Sentosa is packed with things to do.
Prices: From $430/night
Dates: 13th-22nd March 2026
Book the Seaside Pony & Picnic Experience at Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa.
Image credit: Sentosa Development Corporation
Like what we’ve already mentioned, there’s always something to look forward to on Sentosa, and this time, it’s the Sentosa Beach Fest. The playground zone of the beach fest will feature the Adventure Land Inflatables – a huge 30m x 30m inflatable beach obstacle course for kids 6 years old and above. Parents are also welcome to join in the fun on the inflatable playground. Do note that kids have to be at least 1.2m tall to play and will require parent supervision if they are under 1.5m tall.
Tickets to the inflatable zone are $22 for 1 hour and $37 for 3 hours. Each adult ticket purchased online comes with a $10 F&B voucher, redeemable at the Refuel zone. You’ll find Western-Asian fusion dishes, mochi croffles, and bubble tea here.
There are also gigantic versions of board games like Giant Jenga and Giant Tic-Tac-Toe for some family bonding. The good news is that these giant board games are free to play.
Sportier parents can also check out the other zones at the festival featuring Ninja obstacle courses and challenges, beach sports like volleyball and ultimate frisbee, as well as wellness and cardio sessions on the beach.
Admission: From $22/pax for Adventure Land Inflatables
Dates: 16th-20th March 2026
Time: 3pm-10pm
Get tickets for Sentosa Beach Fest.
Image credit: Sentosa
Here’s another option involving inflatables for a fun time on Sentosa: Splash Wonder Water Park. Pack your little ones’ goggles and swimsuits, and head down to Palawan Green this March holidays for inflatable castles, splash pools, and obstacle courses. Your kids can also look forward to meet-and-greets, sing-alongs, and photo ops with Pinkfong and Baby Shark on selected dates.
Take note that you’ll have to supervise your children if they’re under 1.2m tall.
Admission: $25/pax
Dates: 13th March-5th April 2026
Time: Mon-Thu 2pm-7pm | Fri-Sun, Eve of PH, PH & School Holidays 9.30am-7.30pm
Book tickets to Splash Wonder Water Park.
You might have heard that the travelling circus is in town, or seen their big top at Bayfront Event Space. Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA is here, and it’s a hit with all ages.
You’ll see the talented performers cycle across tightropes, balance on a tower of chairs, contort their bodies, and perform the Wheel of Death stunt – remind your kids not to try any of this at home. There’s also plenty of laughs thanks to the goofy clown characters who keep things entertaining, interacting with the audience and keeping the energy light and fun.
Good news: the circus has extended its Singapore tour, meaning the shows will run till 29th March 2026, so you can catch it with your kids this March holidays.
Admission: From $98/pax
Dates: Now till 29th March 2026
Time: Wed-Fri 8pm (except 20th March 2026 4.30pm & 8pm) | Sat 1pm, 4.30pm & 8pm (except 28th March 2026 4.30pm & 8pm) | Sun 1.30pm & 5pm
Grab tickets to Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA.
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If your kids watch the animated preschool series Paw Patrol, they’ll probably love seeing Ryder and the pups in person at PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure”. The Broadway-style production is coming back to Singapore this March holiday after performing for more than 7 million fans from all over the world.
Throughout the 90-minute performance, your kids will be helping the pups solve puzzles to save Cap’n Turbot and uncover a hidden treasure. They’ll also get to sing and dance along to the interactive show, happening at the Sands Theatre located in Marina Bay Sands.
UOB cardmembers will get to enjoy a 15% discount on tickets.
Admission: From $58/pax
Dates: 11th-15th March 2026
Time: Wed & Thu 7pm | Fri 3pm & 7pm | Sat & Sun 11am, 3pm & 7pm
Get tickets to PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure”.
Image adapted from: @nationalgallerysingapore via Instagram
The Gallery Children’s Biennale has been the National Gallery Singapore’s signature event since 2017, and is something you should definitely check out at least once. This Biennale, your family will get to discover 8 sensory artworks and participate in programmes with the 4 core values of the event – joy, kindness, love, and dream.
Older children can also grab the My Biennale Buddy guidebook, which comes with easy-to-follow explanations of the artworks, plus reflection and journal questions based on the theme “Tomorrow we’ll be…”. There’s even a stamp-collecting page – collect all 8 stamps to redeem a special gift.
You could also catch the Gallery Children’s Biennale Closing Programme: Tomorrow We’ll Be… Back! on 14th March 2026 from 11am to 5pm, featuring live performances and hands-on activities.
Admission: Free
Dates: Now till 29th March 2026
Time: 10am-7pm, Daily
Image credit: Peranakan Museum
The Peranakan Museum is presenting Armenian Street Party: A Peranakan Gathering this March holiday, where you can take your kids to experience Peranakan culture through themed installations, food, activities, and performances. Pick up a bingo stamp card to complete activities and win prizes, watch live cooking demonstrations, or dress up in kebaya or batik at their Baba Nyonya Dress Up booth.
Look forward to this year’s crime-themed experiences based on the upcoming detective Mediacorp drama, Aunty Lee’s Deadly Delights, centred around a Peranakan aunty. There’s even a chance to catch the cast of the show cooking on stage – featuring Vernetta Lopez, Pierre Png, Norman Ishak, Alawdin Ali, Sheryl Ang, and Erika Maguicay.
There are also daily workshops you can check out, each for $35/pax:
Admission: Free admission to most activities
Dates: 13th-15th March 2026
Time: 5pm-10pm
Image adapted from: @ilovecmsg via Instagram
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There’s no better way for kids to learn about Singapore’s past and present than with the WonderBot and the Time Travel Capsule book, the 1st children’s book launched by Children’s Museum Singapore.
Through the free interactive storytelling session, your kids will be immersed in the adventure of WonderBot and Chloe as they discover old Singapore and try to fix their broken time travel capsule.
After the storytelling session, you can then create and personalise a time capsule together with your kids.
The sessions will take place at different venues on different dates:
| Date | Timings | Venue |
| 14th March 2026 | 4.30pm | Children’s Museum Singapore |
| 15th March 2026 | 11am & 1pm | Geylang Serai Heritage Gallery |
| 21st March 2026 | 11am & 1pm | Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery |
Admission: Free (pre-registration required, $5 refundable deposit)
Dates: 14th, 15th & 21st March 2026
Time: 14th March 4.30pm | 15th & 21st March 11am & 1pm
Pre-register for WonderBot and the Time Travel Capsule.
Image credit: @pixietrixieplayhouse via Instagram
Pixie Trixie Playhouse has been around for a while, but if this is your first time hearing about a spa experience for little ones, you may want to let your child try this during the March holiday.
Both boys and girls can enjoy a pampering makeover experience with spa product shopping, DIY chocolate oat facial, bath bomb foot spa, and hairstyling. Girls can also receive a manicure, pedicure, princess makeup, and hair extensions.
After the makeover, it’s then playtime in a playhouse with ball pits and toys. It’s the perfect venue to drop your kids off and take a well-deserved break, because caring for young children is no easy feat.
Admission: From $15/pax
You might have seen Dopamine Land all over your Instagram feed recently. If you still don’t know what it is, it’s a dopamine-inducing experience at WEAVE at Resorts World Sentosa with 9 zones of activities and photo spots.
Dive into ball pits, start a pillow fight, play with hundreds of floating balloons, and scribble on the walls with your kids. There’s plenty to see and do, and you’ll probably emerge with your photo gallery filled with pics too aesthetic to ignore.
Admission: From $12/child, $17/adult
Image credit: Feld Entertainment
Ice skating in Singapore isn’t exactly a common sight, so Magic in the Stars by Disney on Ice will be one rare opportunity to catch characters from films like Frozen 2, Encanto, Aladdin, and Toy Story glide across the ice and perform figure skating stunts.
And it’s not all just skating – the characters will be bringing you stories from the Disney tales and movies. Both you and your kids will enjoy singing along to popular Disney songs with princesses like Tiana, Moana, Rapunzel, and Cinderella.
Admission: From $17/pax excluding booking fees
Dates: 14th-22nd March 2026
Time: Wed-Fri 2.30pm & 6.30pm | Sat-Sun 10.30am, 2.30pm & 6.30pm
Get tickets for Magic in the Stars.
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If your kid is currently learning ballet or is interested in the arts, you may want to inspire them with the A Dream of Red Mansions ballet show performed by the highly acclaimed National Ballet of China.
Through contemporary ballet and stunning costumes and visuals inspired by Chinese cultural aesthetics, the show brings the love story of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu to life.
Note that your child has to be 6 years and above to watch the show, and no worries if you don’t speak Chinese – the Esplanade has stated that the show is in English.
Admission: From $88
Dates: 12th-15th March 2026
Time: 8pm, Daily (additional matinee at 2.30pm on 14th March 2026)
Purchase tickets for A Dream of Red Mansions.
Image adapted from: Lime Restaurant
This March holiday, your kids aged 12 and under can dine free at Lime Restaurant’s weekday and weekend lunch buffets as well as during weekend afternoon tea time.
There’ll be kid-friendly meals like Korean Fried Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, as well as delicacies that parents would love, like Signature Beef Rendang, Wok Fried Lala in Collagen Broth, and Sous Vide Roast Angus Beef.
Your kids will also love feasting at the dessert section, which has a Chocolate Fountain and Ondeh Ondeh Cake, Mini Pancakes, Strawberry Shortcake, and Lemon Meringue Pie.
This offer is limited to 1 child per full-paying adult.
Prices: From $58/adult
Dates: 14th-22nd March 2026
Time: Mon-Fri Buffet Lunch 12pm-2.30pm | Sat & Sun Buffet Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm | Sat & Sun Cheers O’Clock 3pm-5pm
Make a reservation for Lime Restaurant.
Dive into the March holidays with your activities planned – many of them require prebooking, and as we all know, tickets run out fast. With so many fun things to do, there’s bound to be something your kid will enjoy.
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Cover image adapted from: Sentosa Development Corporation, National Gallery Singapore, Feld Entertainment
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