Free kids' activities in Singapore this weekend

Sat 17 – Sun 18 Oct 2026 · 13 free things to do, checked on organisers’ pages

Jiggle, Read & Rhyme

1–3 yrs

Sat 17 Oct, 11:30am–12pm

Jurong Library, Programme Zone L1

RegisterFew seats left

Only 7 seats left when we checked (Wed 14 Oct)

What to do

  1. Register on the NLB GoLibrary page, one ticket per person (each ticket covers one person, not a parent–child pair)
  2. Arrive 10 min before 11:30am
  3. Scan in with the NLB Mobile app

Where Jurong Library, Programme Zone (Level 1), 21 Jurong East Central 1

Who Ages 1–3 with a parent

Good to know

  • Late arrivals may lose their seat to the waitlist

WestIndoorFree

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Anchorpoint Pumpkin Treat

All ages

Sat 17 Oct, 4–6pm · Sun 18 Oct, 12–6pm

B1 Atrium, Anchorpoint

Drop by

No registration needed

What to do

  1. Drop by the B1 Atrium during event hours (Sat 4–6pm, Sun 12–6pm)
  2. Do the pumpkin maze and ball pit, then go trick-or-treating around the mall
  3. Optional: follow @anchorpoint_sg on Instagram for 1 free photo-booth strip

Where B1 Atrium, Anchorpoint, 370 Alexandra Rd, Singapore 159953

Who All ages: pumpkin maze, ball pit, trick-or-treat (while stocks last)

Good to know

  • Trick-or-treat while stocks last
  • Face painting needs a $20 same-day receipt (Cold Storage excluded)

Central/SouthIndoorFree

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Storytime at Jurong West Library

4–6 yrs

Sat 17 Oct, 3:30–4pm

Jurong West Library, Storytelling Corner L2

Walk in

First come, first served

What to do

  1. Arrive 10 min before 3:30pm
  2. Walk in to the Storytelling Corner (Level 2)
  3. Scan in with the NLB Mobile app

Where Jurong West Library, 60 Jurong West Central 3, #01-03

Who Ages 4–6 (7–12 welcome)

Good to know

  • Seats may go to walk-ins if you're late

WestIndoorFree

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Fun With Heritage: Children's Drama Workshop

5–7 yrs

Sat 17 & Sun 18 Oct, 11am–12pm or 2–3pm

Clementi Public Library, Programme Zone

Register

Register your interest; seats limited

What to do

  1. Register your interest on the Roots.gov.sg page
  2. Pick a session: 11am–12pm or 2–3pm, Sat or Sun
  3. Arrive 15 min early in loose, comfy clothes and bring a water bottle

Where Clementi Public Library, Programme Zone, The Clementi Mall #05-13/14/15, 3155 Commonwealth Ave West

Who Ages 5–7, under 12s need an adult. Sat: “Save the Singapore River!” · Sun: “Ah Ma's Lost Treasures”

Good to know

  • Recommended for ages 5–7; under-12s need a parent/guardian
  • Starts on time

WestIndoorFree

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小小书迷读书会 Chinese Storytime

4–6 yrs

Sat 17 Oct, 1–2pm

Woodlands Library, Everest Room L4

Walk in

No registration needed

What to do

  1. Arrive a little before 1pm
  2. Walk in to the Everest Room (Level 4)
  3. Scan in with the NLB Mobile app

Where Woodlands Library, 900 South Woodlands Dr, #01-03

Who Ages 4–6 with a parent

Good to know

  • Session is in Mandarin

NorthIndoorFree

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Tamil Storytelling: Story Time with Genie

4–12 yrs

Sat 17 Oct, 5–5:30pm

Central Library, The Submarine B1

Walk in

Free admission, all welcome

What to do

  1. Arrive 10 min before 5pm
  2. Head to The Submarine, Basement 1

Where Central Library, National Library Building, 100 Victoria St · Nearest MRT: Bugis

Who Ages 4–12, in Tamil

Good to know

  • Session is in Tamil

CentralIndoorFree

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Fantastical Tales

7–12 yrs

Sun 18 Oct, 3–4pm (drop in any time, plays on loop)

Punggol Library, Stories Come Alive Room L1

Drop by

Plays on loop, join any time 3–4pm

What to do

  1. Drop in to the Stories Come Alive Room (Level 1) any time between 3 and 4pm
  2. Scan in with the NLB Mobile app

Where Punggol Library, One Punggol, 1 Punggol Dr

Who Ages 7–12; captions + sign language. Light effects, not suitable for photosensitive kids

Good to know

  • Sound and light effects: not suitable for photosensitive kids
  • Captions and sign language provided

North-EastIndoorFree

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Deepavali Open House @ Indian Heritage Centre

All ages

Sat 17 Oct 10am–8pm · Sun 18 Oct 10am–6pm (approx. times: from press listings, IHC site unreachable)

Indian Heritage Centre

Drop by

Tours are walk-in

What to do

  1. Drop by any time during opening hours
  2. For a free guided tour, gather in the lobby before 11am or 2pm (also 7pm on Sat)
  3. Try the free crafts and saree try-on

Where Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, Little India, Singapore 209924

Who All ages: free crafts, saree try-on, kids' booklets, free tours 11am/2pm (+7pm Sat), dance showcase Sat 6–7pm

Good to know

  • Times are approximate (from press listings)
  • Free entry is for Singaporeans & PRs
  • Cooking demos are paid ($10)

CentralIndoorFree

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Japan Rail Fair 2026 (Sat only)

Age n/a

Sat 17 Oct, approx. 11am–8pm (stage programme 11am–7:30pm; last day!)

Urban Park, Guoco Tower

Walk in

Saturday is the last day

What to do

  1. Walk in at Urban Park, Guoco Tower, in front of JAPAN RAIL CAFE (1 min from Tanjong Pagar MRT)
  2. Catch the stage shows and quizzes
  3. Optional: buy the S$3 stamp passbook for the eki stamp rally

Where Urban Park, Guoco Tower, 1 Wallich St · Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar

Who Train lovers: eki stamp rally (passbook S$3, optional), stage shows & quizzes. Note: the JR East train simulator demo was Thu/Fri only

Good to know

  • Train simulator demo is NOT on Saturday (Thu/Fri only)
  • Hours approx. 11am–8pm

CBDFree

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The Great Pumpkin Trail @ Downtown East

12 & under

Sat 17 & Sun 18 Oct (runs weekends to 31 Oct), approx. 10am–10pm: hours not published, check counter

Downtown East

Drop by

Free, no registration

What to do

  1. Collect a trail card at the E!Avenue Level 2 Information Counter
  2. Do activities at participating stores to earn stamps
  3. Get 3 stamps and redeem a Trick-or-Treat bucket

Where Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599

Who Ages 12 and under: do activities at participating stores, get 3 stamps, redeem a Trick-or-Treat bucket

Good to know

  • Trail hours aren't published; times shown are approximate
  • Ages 12 and under

EastIndoorFree

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Storytime at Tampines Library

4–6 yrs

Sat 17 Oct, 11:30am–12pm

Tampines Library, Books for Babies L3

Walk in

First come, first served

What to do

  1. Arrive 10 min before 11:30am
  2. Walk in to Books for Babies (Level 3)
  3. Scan in with the NLB Mobile app

Where Tampines Library, Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk #02-01

Who Ages 4–6 (7–12 welcome)

Good to know

  • Seats may go to walk-ins if you're late

EastIndoorFree

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Upcycle & Engineer: Cardboard Building with MAKEDO

5–8 yrs

Sat 17 Oct, 2–3pm

Tampines Library, Programme Zone 1 L2

Register30 seats

30 seats when we checked (Wed 14 Oct)

What to do

  1. Register on the NLB GoLibrary page, one ticket per child
  2. Arrive 15 min before 2pm
  3. Scan in with the NLB Mobile app

Where Tampines Library, Programme Zone 1 (Level 2), Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk

Who Ages 5–8: build with cardboard and kid-safe tools

Good to know

  • For ages 5–8

EastIndoorFree

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A S.U.R.E. Mystery Theatre: Case of the Missing Manuscript

7–12 yrs

Sat 17 Oct, 2:30–3pm

Tampines Library, Terrace on 4 L4

Register43 seats

43 seats when we checked (Wed 14 Oct)

What to do

  1. Register on the NLB GoLibrary page
  2. Arrive 10 min before 2:30pm
  3. Head to Terrace on 4 (Level 4)

Where Tampines Library, Terrace on 4 (Level 4), Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk

Who Ages 7–12 and families: 30-min interactive detective theatre

Good to know

  • 30-min interactive show; kids help solve the mystery

EastIndoorFree

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Tip: NLB sessions fill up fast. Get there 10–15 min early and have the NLB Mobile app ready to scan in.

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