# Free kids' activities in Singapore: Sat 17 – Sun 18 Oct 2026

Source: Weekend Mama SG (https://weekendmama.pages.dev/). All events are free. Confirm on the organiser's link before going.

## Ages 0–3

### Jiggle, Read & Rhyme (West)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 11:30am–12pm
- Where: Jurong Library, Programme Zone L1, 21 Jurong East Central 1, Singapore 609732
- Who: Ages 1–3 with a parent
- What to do: Register on the NLB GoLibrary page, one ticket per person (each ticket covers one person, not a parent–child pair) → Arrive 10 min before 11:30am → Scan in with the NLB Mobile app
- Price: Free
- Link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5972246

### Anchorpoint Pumpkin Treat (Central/South)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 4–6pm · Sun 18 Oct, 12–6pm
- Where: B1 Atrium, Anchorpoint, 370 Alexandra Rd, Singapore
- Who: All ages: pumpkin maze, ball pit, trick-or-treat (while stocks last)
- What to do: Drop by the B1 Atrium during event hours (Sat 4–6pm, Sun 12–6pm) → Do the pumpkin maze and ball pit, then go trick-or-treating around the mall → Optional: follow @anchorpoint_sg on Instagram for 1 free photo-booth strip
- Price: Free
- Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anchorpoints-pumpkin-treat-tickets-2003047620353

### Deepavali Open House @ Indian Heritage Centre (Central)
- When: Sat 17 Oct 10am–8pm · Sun 18 Oct 10am–6pm (approx. times: from press listings, IHC site unreachable)
- 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
- What to do: Drop by any time during opening hours → For a free guided tour, gather in the lobby before 11am or 2pm (also 7pm on Sat) → Try the free crafts and saree try-on
- Price: Free
- Link: https://thesmartlocal.com/read/deepavali-open-house-indian-heritage-centre/

### The Great Pumpkin Trail @ Downtown East (East)
- When: Sat 17 & Sun 18 Oct (runs weekends to 31 Oct), approx. 10am–10pm: hours not published, check counter
- 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
- What to do: Collect a trail card at the E!Avenue Level 2 Information Counter → Do activities at participating stores to earn stamps → Get 3 stamps and redeem a Trick-or-Treat bucket
- Price: Free
- Link: https://www.downtowneast.com.sg/whats-on/blogs/ring-in-halloween-with-the-great-pumpkin-trail/2026/10/05/ring-in-halloween-with-the-great-pumpkin-trail

## Ages 4–6

### Anchorpoint Pumpkin Treat (Central/South)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 4–6pm · Sun 18 Oct, 12–6pm
- Where: B1 Atrium, Anchorpoint, 370 Alexandra Rd, Singapore
- Who: All ages: pumpkin maze, ball pit, trick-or-treat (while stocks last)
- What to do: Drop by the B1 Atrium during event hours (Sat 4–6pm, Sun 12–6pm) → Do the pumpkin maze and ball pit, then go trick-or-treating around the mall → Optional: follow @anchorpoint_sg on Instagram for 1 free photo-booth strip
- Price: Free
- Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anchorpoints-pumpkin-treat-tickets-2003047620353

### Storytime at Jurong West Library (West)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 3:30–4pm
- Where: Jurong West Library, Storytelling Corner L2, 60 Jurong West Central 3, #01-03, Singapore 648346
- Who: Ages 4–6 (7–12 welcome)
- What to do: Arrive 10 min before 3:30pm → Walk in to the Storytelling Corner (Level 2) → Scan in with the NLB Mobile app
- Price: Free
- Link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5973059

### Fun With Heritage: Children's Drama Workshop (West)
- When: Sat 17 & Sun 18 Oct, 11am–12pm or 2–3pm
- Where: Clementi Public Library, Programme Zone, 3155 Commonwealth Ave West, #05-13/14/15 The Clementi Mall, Singapore 129588
- Who: Ages 5–7, under 12s need an adult. Sat: “Save the Singapore River!” · Sun: “Ah Ma's Lost Treasures”
- What to do: Register your interest on the Roots.gov.sg page → Pick a session: 11am–12pm or 2–3pm, Sat or Sun → Arrive 15 min early in loose, comfy clothes and bring a water bottle
- Price: Free
- Link: https://www.roots.gov.sg/han/neighborhoods/clementi/fun-with-heritage-childrens-drama-workshop

### 小小书迷读书会 Chinese Storytime (North)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 1–2pm
- Where: Woodlands Library, Everest Room L4, 900 South Woodlands Dr, #01-03, Singapore 730900
- Who: Ages 4–6 with a parent
- What to do: Arrive a little before 1pm → Walk in to the Everest Room (Level 4) → Scan in with the NLB Mobile app
- Price: Free
- Link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5860600

### Tamil Storytelling: Story Time with Genie (Central)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 5–5:30pm
- Where: Central Library, The Submarine B1, 100 Victoria St, Singapore 188064
- Who: Ages 4–12, in Tamil
- What to do: Arrive 10 min before 5pm → Head to The Submarine, Basement 1
- Price: Free
- Link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5867961

### Deepavali Open House @ Indian Heritage Centre (Central)
- When: Sat 17 Oct 10am–8pm · Sun 18 Oct 10am–6pm (approx. times: from press listings, IHC site unreachable)
- 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
- What to do: Drop by any time during opening hours → For a free guided tour, gather in the lobby before 11am or 2pm (also 7pm on Sat) → Try the free crafts and saree try-on
- Price: Free
- Link: https://thesmartlocal.com/read/deepavali-open-house-indian-heritage-centre/

### Japan Rail Fair 2026 (Sat only) (CBD)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, approx. 11am–8pm (stage programme 11am–7:30pm; last day!)
- Where: Urban Park, Guoco Tower, 1 Wallich St (Tanjong Pagar MRT), Singapore 078881
- Who: Train lovers: eki stamp rally (passbook S$3, optional), stage shows & quizzes. Note: the JR East train simulator demo was Thu/Fri only
- What to do: Walk in at Urban Park, Guoco Tower, in front of JAPAN RAIL CAFE (1 min from Tanjong Pagar MRT) → Catch the stage shows and quizzes → Optional: buy the S$3 stamp passbook for the eki stamp rally
- Price: Free
- Link: https://www.japanrailclub.com/tjrf-2026

### The Great Pumpkin Trail @ Downtown East (East)
- When: Sat 17 & Sun 18 Oct (runs weekends to 31 Oct), approx. 10am–10pm: hours not published, check counter
- 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
- What to do: Collect a trail card at the E!Avenue Level 2 Information Counter → Do activities at participating stores to earn stamps → Get 3 stamps and redeem a Trick-or-Treat bucket
- Price: Free
- Link: https://www.downtowneast.com.sg/whats-on/blogs/ring-in-halloween-with-the-great-pumpkin-trail/2026/10/05/ring-in-halloween-with-the-great-pumpkin-trail

### Storytime at Tampines Library (East)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 11:30am–12pm
- Where: Tampines Library, Books for Babies L3, 1 Tampines Walk, #02-01 Our Tampines Hub, Singapore 528523
- Who: Ages 4–6 (7–12 welcome)
- What to do: Arrive 10 min before 11:30am → Walk in to Books for Babies (Level 3) → Scan in with the NLB Mobile app
- Price: Free
- Link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5971204

### Upcycle & Engineer: Cardboard Building with MAKEDO (East)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 2–3pm
- Where: Tampines Library, Programme Zone 1 L2, 1 Tampines Walk, #02-01 Our Tampines Hub, Singapore 528523
- Who: Ages 5–8: build with cardboard and kid-safe tools
- What to do: Register on the NLB GoLibrary page, one ticket per child → Arrive 15 min before 2pm → Scan in with the NLB Mobile app
- Price: Free
- Link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5973528

## Ages 7–12

### Anchorpoint Pumpkin Treat (Central/South)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 4–6pm · Sun 18 Oct, 12–6pm
- Where: B1 Atrium, Anchorpoint, 370 Alexandra Rd, Singapore
- Who: All ages: pumpkin maze, ball pit, trick-or-treat (while stocks last)
- What to do: Drop by the B1 Atrium during event hours (Sat 4–6pm, Sun 12–6pm) → Do the pumpkin maze and ball pit, then go trick-or-treating around the mall → Optional: follow @anchorpoint_sg on Instagram for 1 free photo-booth strip
- Price: Free
- Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anchorpoints-pumpkin-treat-tickets-2003047620353

### Storytime at Jurong West Library (West)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 3:30–4pm
- Where: Jurong West Library, Storytelling Corner L2, 60 Jurong West Central 3, #01-03, Singapore 648346
- Who: Ages 4–6 (7–12 welcome)
- What to do: Arrive 10 min before 3:30pm → Walk in to the Storytelling Corner (Level 2) → Scan in with the NLB Mobile app
- Price: Free
- Link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5973059

### Fun With Heritage: Children's Drama Workshop (West)
- When: Sat 17 & Sun 18 Oct, 11am–12pm or 2–3pm
- Where: Clementi Public Library, Programme Zone, 3155 Commonwealth Ave West, #05-13/14/15 The Clementi Mall, Singapore 129588
- Who: Ages 5–7, under 12s need an adult. Sat: “Save the Singapore River!” · Sun: “Ah Ma's Lost Treasures”
- What to do: Register your interest on the Roots.gov.sg page → Pick a session: 11am–12pm or 2–3pm, Sat or Sun → Arrive 15 min early in loose, comfy clothes and bring a water bottle
- Price: Free
- Link: https://www.roots.gov.sg/han/neighborhoods/clementi/fun-with-heritage-childrens-drama-workshop

### Tamil Storytelling: Story Time with Genie (Central)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 5–5:30pm
- Where: Central Library, The Submarine B1, 100 Victoria St, Singapore 188064
- Who: Ages 4–12, in Tamil
- What to do: Arrive 10 min before 5pm → Head to The Submarine, Basement 1
- Price: Free
- Link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5867961

### Fantastical Tales (North-East)
- When: Sun 18 Oct, 3–4pm (drop in any time, plays on loop)
- Where: Punggol Library, Stories Come Alive Room L1, 1 Punggol Dr, One Punggol, Singapore 828629
- Who: Ages 7–12; captions + sign language. Light effects, not suitable for photosensitive kids
- What to do: Drop in to the Stories Come Alive Room (Level 1) any time between 3 and 4pm → Scan in with the NLB Mobile app
- Price: Free
- Link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5971839

### Deepavali Open House @ Indian Heritage Centre (Central)
- When: Sat 17 Oct 10am–8pm · Sun 18 Oct 10am–6pm (approx. times: from press listings, IHC site unreachable)
- 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
- What to do: Drop by any time during opening hours → For a free guided tour, gather in the lobby before 11am or 2pm (also 7pm on Sat) → Try the free crafts and saree try-on
- Price: Free
- Link: https://thesmartlocal.com/read/deepavali-open-house-indian-heritage-centre/

### Japan Rail Fair 2026 (Sat only) (CBD)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, approx. 11am–8pm (stage programme 11am–7:30pm; last day!)
- Where: Urban Park, Guoco Tower, 1 Wallich St (Tanjong Pagar MRT), Singapore 078881
- Who: Train lovers: eki stamp rally (passbook S$3, optional), stage shows & quizzes. Note: the JR East train simulator demo was Thu/Fri only
- What to do: Walk in at Urban Park, Guoco Tower, in front of JAPAN RAIL CAFE (1 min from Tanjong Pagar MRT) → Catch the stage shows and quizzes → Optional: buy the S$3 stamp passbook for the eki stamp rally
- Price: Free
- Link: https://www.japanrailclub.com/tjrf-2026

### The Great Pumpkin Trail @ Downtown East (East)
- When: Sat 17 & Sun 18 Oct (runs weekends to 31 Oct), approx. 10am–10pm: hours not published, check counter
- 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
- What to do: Collect a trail card at the E!Avenue Level 2 Information Counter → Do activities at participating stores to earn stamps → Get 3 stamps and redeem a Trick-or-Treat bucket
- Price: Free
- Link: https://www.downtowneast.com.sg/whats-on/blogs/ring-in-halloween-with-the-great-pumpkin-trail/2026/10/05/ring-in-halloween-with-the-great-pumpkin-trail

### Storytime at Tampines Library (East)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 11:30am–12pm
- Where: Tampines Library, Books for Babies L3, 1 Tampines Walk, #02-01 Our Tampines Hub, Singapore 528523
- Who: Ages 4–6 (7–12 welcome)
- What to do: Arrive 10 min before 11:30am → Walk in to Books for Babies (Level 3) → Scan in with the NLB Mobile app
- Price: Free
- Link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5971204

### Upcycle & Engineer: Cardboard Building with MAKEDO (East)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 2–3pm
- Where: Tampines Library, Programme Zone 1 L2, 1 Tampines Walk, #02-01 Our Tampines Hub, Singapore 528523
- Who: Ages 5–8: build with cardboard and kid-safe tools
- What to do: Register on the NLB GoLibrary page, one ticket per child → Arrive 15 min before 2pm → Scan in with the NLB Mobile app
- Price: Free
- Link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5973528

### A S.U.R.E. Mystery Theatre: Case of the Missing Manuscript (East)
- When: Sat 17 Oct, 2:30–3pm
- Where: Tampines Library, Terrace on 4 L4, 1 Tampines Walk, #02-01 Our Tampines Hub, Singapore 528523
- Who: Ages 7–12 and families: 30-min interactive detective theatre
- What to do: Register on the NLB GoLibrary page → Arrive 10 min before 2:30pm → Head to Terrace on 4 (Level 4)
- Price: Free
- Link: https://nlb.libcal.com/event/5974552

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