The Best Things To Do With Kids In Singapore This Week (7 to 13 April 2025)

1. Enjoy Free Ice Cream at Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day!

Venue: VivoCity Scoop Shop
Date: 8 Apr 2025
Time: 12pm to 8pm
Fee: Free

Get ready for a cool family treat—Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day returns on 8 April 2025, from 12pm to 8pm at VivoCity Scoop Shop (#02-K1)! Enjoy free scoops of classic flavours like Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Cookie Dough, plus Scoop Shop exclusives and non-dairy, halal-certified options. A fun, tasty outing for kids and parents alike—don’t miss this chance to indulge for free!

Celebrate Hari Raya Puasa and Labour Day with a visit to the Istana Open House on 13 April 2025, from 8.30am to 6pm. Enjoy free entry for Singaporeans and PRs to the beautiful Istana grounds, and join in the fun with cultural performances, food stalls, and family-friendly activities.

Explore the Istana Villa and go on a guided heritage tour (pre-registration needed) to discover its rich history and lush gardens. Fees apply for tours, and only cashless payments are accepted.

Note: Prohibited items include sharp objects, lighters, and tripods.

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

3. Sign Up for the Cold Storage & Giant Kids Run 2025

Venue: Siloso Beach, Sentosa
Date: 29 Jun 2025
Time: 8am to 12pm
Fee: $20 to $65

Mark your calendars for 29 June 2025 as the Cold Storage & Giant Kids Run returns—this time at Siloso Beach, Sentosa! Expect competitive races for ages 7–12, non-competitive family fun runs, and a free Breakfast Run at Marina Barrage for early registrants (limited to the first 300 participants).

Enjoy a vibrant carnival with obstacle courses, sandcastle building, face painting, a magic show, and more! Tickets start from $55, with early bird + UOB card discounts available till 30 April 2025.

All participants will receive a runner’s pack worth $100 and enjoy free Sentosa entry and shuttle bus access.

SMIGY Indoor Playground at United Square reopens at its new Level B1 location (just below Starbucks)—and it’s bigger, brighter, and better than ever!

Expect a massive ball pit, an exciting LED slide, hinoki bead play, trampolines with interactive screens, pretend play zones, and even a Mother Cow milking station! There's also a party room for birthdays and private playdates.

Note: Socks are required.

A fresh outdoor play space has sprouted at Gardens by the Bay! The PropNex Family Zone, in collaboration with Families for Life, is a free playground at Active Garden featuring nature-inspired elements that encourage imaginative and active play.

Climb mini Supertree towers, tackle wooden obstacle courses, glide on a flying fox, and dig into a shaded sandpit! Little ones will love the gardening-themed play area, complete with veggie props and a mini market stall. Keep an eye out for Becky Bunny, the Families for Life mascot, for fun photo ops!

This inclusive playground offers plenty of seating, nearby toilets, and a scenic setting by the waterfront—ideal for a family day out.

Located at Active Garden (not the Far East Children’s Garden), it’s closest to Bayfront Plaza Carpark and about a 10-min walk from Bayfront MRT. You can also catch a tram from the Flower Dome for a small fee.

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