The Best Things To Do With Kids In Singapore This Week (13 to 19 January 2025)

Create lasting memories with your family at ARTBOX Singapore 2025, where art, food, and culture come together in a vibrant celebration. Immerse yourselves in the captivating Light to Night 2025 at the National Gallery Singapore and nearby Civic District spots. Embrace the Year of the Snake with the Spring Blossoms floral display at Gardens by the Bay, inspired by the legendary Chinese story of Madam White Snake, and enjoy lively family activities at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre's "CNY Family FUN 2025." Celebrate the Lunar New Year with exclusive Mofusand merchandise and tasty treats from KFC Singapore. Plus, let your kids’ imagination soar at the exciting new construction-themed playground, Dig Dig Land!

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. Discover the magic of Light to Night 2025

Venue: National Gallery Singapore & various locations across the Civic District
Date: 17 Jan to 6 Feb 2025
Admission: Free with paid programmes

Light to Night 2025 returns to Singapore's Civic District from 17 January to 6 February 2025, with over 70 programmes celebrating art, identity, and community under the theme "Do You See Me?". Experience stunning art installations like Han Sai Por’s inflatable tropical palms and the "Angin Cloud" sculptures, or enjoy colorful light projections on the National Gallery’s façade as part of "Art Skins on Monuments." The festival also features live performances, food stalls along St Andrew’s Road, and engaging workshops and panel talks.

Free admission makes it an accessible event for all ages, with selected areas requiring tickets. Don't miss this dynamic blend of art and culture—check out our write-up here for more details!

2. Usher in the Year of the Snake at Gardens by the Bay's Spring Blossoms: Legend of Lady White Snake

Venue: Flower Dome
Date: 17 Jan to 23 Feb 2025
Time: 9am to 9pm
Fee: Admission charge to Flower Dome applies

From 17 January to 23 February 2025, Gardens by the Bay invites families to explore its Spring Blossoms floral display at the Flower Dome, inspired by the iconic Chinese tale of Madam White Snake. The highlight is a stunning 4.5-meter-tall sculpture of Lady White Snake, made from over 1,000 dahlias, including five new varieties symbolizing prosperity. This cultural experience blends nature, art, and storytelling, making it the perfect outing for families this Lunar New Year.

The display is open daily from 9am to 9pm, with standard Flower Dome ticket prices applying. Don’t miss this magical fusion of tradition and beauty—check out our write-up here for more information!

3. Join the festivities at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre's CNY Family Fun 2025

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC)
Date: Various dates
Time: Various timings

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre's (SCCC) "CNY Family FUN 2025"! Enjoy 22 family-friendly programmes, including local Chinese music performances, a snake-themed rooftop art installation, a life-sized Snakes & Ladders game, and a zodiac predictions exhibition. Don't miss the LED snake dance and lion dance performances. Most activities are free; some may require tickets.

For more details, check out our write-up here.

4. Experience ARTBOX Singapore 2025: A Celebration of Art, Food & Culture

Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 4
Date: 17 to 19 & 24 to 26 Jan 2025
Time: 12pm to 11pm (last entry at 10pm)
Fee: from S$5 | Get your tickets via Trip.com

ARTBOX Singapore returns with its biggest edition yet, featuring 600+ vendors from Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Happening over two weekends—January 17–19 and 24–26, 2025—at Singapore Expo Hall 4, this event is a must-visit!

Highlights include towering container installations inspired by HDB blocks, exclusive merchandise at the ARTBOX Convenience Store, kid-friendly workshops at Mini Box, live performances at Teo Heng’s open mic stage, and delectable culinary delights.

Tickets start at just S$6—don’t miss this vibrant mix of creativity, culture, and community. For more details, check out our write-up here.

5. Celebrate Lunar New Year with KFC Singapore x Mofusand

This festive season, KFC Singapore teams up with Mofusand for an adorable and tasty celebration. Collect exclusive Mofusand merchandise, including plushie keychains featuring cats as KFC icons (fried chicken, egg tart, and chicken bucket), available from 13 January 2025, at S$12.95 each with a Cereal Chicken Box purchase. Starting 5 February 2025, grab the eight-inch Bucket Plushie for S$19.95 with any Cereal Chicken Box or Burger Box purchase at select outlets. Don’t miss the limited-edition Mofusand red packets and sticker packs, available with qualifying purchases while stocks last.

The festivities also bring back fan-favorite menu items: crispy KFC Chicken Skin (available from now to 18 January 2025), the iconic Cereal Chicken (now to 18 February 2025), and the new Cereal Chicken Burger, a Zinger fillet topped with a buttery cereal mix in a brioche bun (now to 18 February 2025). Choose from à la carte options or sharing meals perfect for the family.

Celebrate with delicious bites and exclusive collectibles—hurry before they’re gone! For more information, check out our write-up here.

6. Dig, Build & Play at Dig Dig Land: A Newly-Opened Construction-Themed Playground for Kids

Venue: 2 Jurong Gateway Road, Singapore 608512 (Opposite IMM Building)
Opening Hours: Every Saturday, Sunday, and selected Public Holiday
Time Slots: 9am to 6pm (Day Shift) | 7pm to 10pm (Night Shift - currently unavailable)
Fee: From $32 (minimum age 2 years) | Book here

Located at 2 Jurong Gateway Road, Dig Dig Land is a 4,000-square-foot outdoor playground designed for children aged 2 and above. With fun features like an excavator digging zone and a kid-friendly fishing area, it offers a safe and engaging environment for little ones to explore, learn, and develop motor skills. Open on weekends and select public holidays, tickets start at S$32 per child. Operated by Nature Kindred, Dig Dig Land is ideal for family bonding and creative play.

For more details, check out our write-up here.