The Best Things To Do With Kids In Singapore This Week (1 - 7 July 2024)

Here's a list of weekly family fun events and experiences for you to create family fun this week!

Here's our weekly list of family fun to-dos to help you create lots of fun times with the kids! Get ready for A Mega Despicable Summer at Universal Studios Singapore, enjoy free UEFA EURO 2024 match screenings around the island, and check out National Museum of Singapore's newest experiential pop-up centred on the theme of toys and play! Take time to explore New Bahru's outdoor communal play space and head over toe Marina Bay to catch the National Day Parade rehearsals and fireworks!

As always, this is just a compilation of our weekly five ideas, if you need more ideas for family fun, do head over to our weekly updated list of weekly recommendations or join our Telegram group for the most up-to-date recommendations! 

1. A Mega Despicable Summer by Universal Studios Singapore

Venue: Universal Studios Singapore
Date: 1 Jul to 11 Aug 2024
Fee: Admission fees apply (Check prices here)

Get ready for A Mega Despicable Summer as Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa celebrates the upcoming film release of Illumination’s Despicable Me 4! From 1 July to 11 August 2024, guests of all ages can expect a summer of mischief with the Minions, from Mega Minions inflatables and a first-ever Minions flash mob, to an exciting new show as well as meet and greets with all-new as well as fan-favourite characters. Also, this summer, Universal Studios Singapore will welcome the brand new UNIVRS store, where visitors can get their hands on exclusive merchandise inspired by popular Universal characters.

2. Free Live Screening Of UEFA EURO 2024 Matches

Venues:

• Our Tampines Hub, SPACE at Level 2
• One Punggol, Celebration Square on Level 1
• Heartbeat@Bedok: Function Room on Level 3

Date: 30 Jun to 15 Jul 2024

Here's your chance to catch free UEFA EURO 2024 match screeenings at One Tampines Hub, One Punggol and Heartbeat@Bedok!

The three integrated community hubs will begin screening Round of 16 matches from 30 June 2024. There will also be live screening of the Quarterfinal matches on 6 and 7 July 2024, Semifinal matches on 10 and 11 July 2024, and the Finals on 15 July 2024.

Besides the free match screenings, residents and Hub visitors can also look forward to various fun-filled fringe activities for the family between 30 June and 15 July 2024. 

3. Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play by National Museum of Singapore

Venue: National Museum of Singapore
Date: 5 Jul 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
Time: 10 am – 7 pm (last admission 6.30 pm), Daily
Fee: Free Admission

National Museum of Singapore has unveiled Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play, a new experiential pop-up centred on the theme of toys and play!

A collective effort with the local community of artists and toy collectors, this showcase presents a diverse selection of over 250 locally and globally recognisable toys across various eras. From McDonald’s cherished collectibles and vintage Hot Wheels, to well-known POP MART figurines and timeless Tamagotchi – reopen these treasured cabinets of play and discover the fascinating stories behind these beloved icons.

Recapture the whimsy of childhood playtime with an immersive experience, including a transformed museum exterior dressed up with large-scale artworks by local artists, photo-worthy spots, and engaging digital gamified experiences to take your visit to the next level – featuring your very own Play:Mate digital toy avatar!

So bring along your inner child and join us for a fun play date at the Museum!

4. National Day Parade Rehearsals And/Or Fireworks

Dates:

• NDP Rehearsals: 15, 22, 29 Jun 2024
• NE Shows: 6, 13, 20 July 2024
• NDP Previews: 27 July and 3 Aug 2024
• NDP 2024: 9 Aug 2024

The National Day Parade (NDP) will take place at the Padang this year.

Families who managed to get tickets to the Padang can expect to catch the Red Lions parachute team, a total defence parade and more!

Catch NDP Performances Around The Vicinity

These are some notable timings from the earlier rehearsals, and will be useful for those looking to catch the performances around the vicinity. Timings are approx. and subject to changes. 

• 6.11 pm  - Red Lions
• 6.50 pm - State Flag Flypast + RSAF Flypast
• 6.54 pm - 21 Gun Salute 
• 7.05 pm - Parade March Past
• 7.18 pm - RSAF Flypast
• 7.31 pm - Small Fireworks
• 7.51 pm - Small Fireworks
• 8.04 pm - Small Fireworks
• 8.12 pm - 8.22 pm - Fireworks

Places To Catch the Fireworks

For those looking to catch the fireworks around the Marina Bay area, here are some suggested places: 

• Marina Bay Waterfront
• The Promontory
• Gardens by the Bay East
• Merlion Park
• Along Esplanade Drive
• Esplanade
• Marina Barrage (partial view)
• Helix Bridge / Sheares Bridge

Note that these places do get crowded quickly - especially with photographers and others wanting to catch a glimpse of the parade (it is not just about getting to the venue, do consider how you will be leaving - more about catching the NDP 2024 Fireworks).

5. New Bahru: Singapore's New Creative Cluster

Location: 46 & 58 Kim Yam Road

Brought to you by The Lo & Behold Group and joint-venture partner Sunray Group Holdings, New Bahru, Singapore’s first creative cluster has been unveiled at 46 & 58 Kim Yam Road in River Valley.

From new concepts and store expansions with a twist to brick-and-mortar ventures, there's bound to be something new (new) for everyone at New Bahru.

Outdoor Communal Play Space

Families will also be pleased to know that there is an outdoor play space with Singapore's tallest outdoor communal slide! Not just the massive slide, families can also play on the swing, trampoline and more too! 

Tenants

The New Bahru promise is brought to life by the project’s curatorial approach which emphasises the uniqueness of concept and strength of community. The New Bahru community is comprised of change-makers in each field who have, in their own way, been relentlessly pushing the envelope. Working with a representation of leading design studios in Singapore like Hjgher, Wynk, and Parable, every brand embarks on its boldest challenge yet—some pioneering new-to-market concepts, others adding a spin to traditional expansions or relocations with bolt-ons, and still others transforming their online ventures into brick-and-mortar experiences.