19 free things to do, checked on organisers’ pages
Editor’s note11 of 19 picks this week are library sessions and 16 are indoors, so most plans still work if it rains.— Day Out Mama
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Jiggle, Read & Rhyme
Sat 17 Oct, 11:30am–12pm
West1–3 yrsFree
RegisterFew seats left
When Sat 17 Oct, 11:30am–12pm
Only 6 seats left when we checked (Thu 15 Oct). Parent and child each need a ticket
What to do
Register on the NLB GoLibrary page: one ticket for your child and one for yourself (a ticket doesn't cover a parent–child pair)
Add your child's profile in the NLB Mobile app before you go
Arrive 15 min before 11:30am and scan in with the NLB Mobile app
Where Jurong Library, Programme Zone (Level 1), 21 Jurong East Central 1
Age Ages 1–3 with a parent
Good to know
A parent or caregiver must stay with your child for the session
Late arrivals may lose their seat to the waitlist
WestIndoorFree
Parking Jurong Regional Library has its own multi-storey car park (250+ lots) at 21 Jurong East Central 1; rates not published, check rates on arrival. Lifts for prams.
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
Where B1 Atrium, Anchorpoint, 370 Alexandra Rd, Singapore 159953
Age 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
Parking Anchorpoint basement car park: from $1.98 first hour, then about $1.50/hr; after 6pm flat ~$3.28/entry (Source: anchorpoint.com.sg). Lift to B1 for prams.
When Sat 17 Oct 10am–8pm · Sun 18 Oct 10am–6pm (last admission 7:30pm on Sat)
Tours are walk-in
What to do
Drop by any time during opening hours
Do the free crafts: mini mithai box and clay brooch painting (Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–5pm)
Try on a saree at the vintage photobooth (10am–5pm), then catch a free guided tour: gather in the lobby before 11am or 2pm (also 7pm on Sat)
Where Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, Little India, Singapore 209924
Age All ages: free DIY mini mithai box and peacock clay brooch painting, heirloom saree try-on and photobooth, kids' Deepavali booklets, money packets, free tours, dance showcase Sat 6–7pm
Good to know
The kids' activity corner's craft activities are weekdays only. On weekends, do the mithai box and brooch painting instead
Free money packets 10am–5pm, first come first served
Live performances along Campbell Lane 11am–6pm; Deepavali dance programme Sat 6–7pm
Guided tours take max 20 per group, so check at the front desk
Cooking demos are paid ($10)
CentralIndoorFree
Parking Nearest: Tekka Centre basement car park (enter from Upper Dickson Rd); Clive St is drop-off only (Source: indianheritage.gov.sg). Very busy on festive weekends, MRT (Little India) is easier.
When Sat 17 & Sun 18 Oct (weekends to 31 Oct). Trail cards and buckets at the counter 10am–9:30pm
Free, no registration
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
Where Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599
Age Family trail: do activities at participating stores (colouring, maths challenge, storytelling, games), get 3 stamps, redeem a Trick-or-Treat bucket
Good to know
Limited buckets each weekend, so go earlier in the day
Edventure Learning Academy storytelling: Sat 4:30–5pm, limited slots
Drop-in craft 'Stoney, A Softie at Heart' 2–5pm, Gallery Theatre Foyer B1 (ages 7+)
Where National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd
Age All ages: photos with Stoney, rickshaw puller meet-and-greet (3+), drop-in Stoney craft (7+), Sun community jamming
Good to know
Sun 18 Oct: community jamming with Ann Siang Sounds 3–6pm, Glass Atrium L2 (under-5s need an adult)
Stoney keychain engraving is paid ($5), so skip it if you're keeping it free
In-gallery pop-up performances (2:30, 3, 3:30pm) are inside the Singapore History Gallery: free for Singaporeans and PRs
CentralIndoorFree
Parking The National Museum car park is currently closed. Park at Fort Canning Park car parks or SMU nearby, or take MRT (Bras Basah/Dhoby Ghaut) (Source: LTA OneMotoring).
When Sat 17 & Sun 18 Oct, 7pm (final weekend at Palawan Kidz City)
Free, no booking. Cancelled if the weather is bad
What to do
Get to Beach Station (Sentosa Express or bus 123), walk to Palawan Kidz City and head up to Level 3 Roof Garden
Bring a picnic mat; the film starts at 7pm
No external Bluetooth speakers allowed
Where Palawan Kidz City Roof Garden, Level 3 · alight at Beach Station, Sentosa
Age Family films (PG): Sat “Nanny McPhee” · Sun “The Addams Family” (2019)
Good to know
Cancelled in bad weather
Sat: Nanny McPhee (PG, 1h37m) · Sun: The Addams Family (PG, 1h27m)
Check your Sentosa transport costs before you go: the movie is free, but getting onto the island may not be
SouthOutdoorFree
Parking Car entry to Sentosa: $6 (7–11:29am, 1:31–5pm) or $2 (11:30am–1:30pm, after 5pm). Beach Station car park: $2.20/hr 7am–5pm, $4/entry after 5pm, capped $10/day (Source: sentosa.com.sg). Free beach tram from Beach Station.
Guided Tour: Hidden World, Creepy Crawlies of Singapore @ Fort Canning
Sat 17 Oct, 10–11:30am
CentralFamilyFree
Register
When Sat 17 Oct, 10–11:30am
Register on NParks: availability not shown
What to do
Register on the NParks page (choose adult and child numbers)
Meet at Fort Canning Centre before 10am
Where Fort Canning Centre, 5 Cox Terrace, Fort Canning Park
Age Families: insects and arachnids exhibition with live specimens, plus the Fort Canning Centre history gallery
Good to know
Children 12 and under must come with a registered adult
Led by Fort Canning Park volunteers
CentralIndoorFree
Parking Fort Canning car park under Fort Canning Centre (via Cox Terrace): $1.20 per 30 min 8:30am–5pm Mon–Sat, free outside those hours (Source: URA listing). Limited lots.
Arrive at the Visitor Centre Information Counter by 9:15am to sign up
Walk starts 9:30am (about 1.5 hrs)
Where Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Visitor Centre, 301 Neo Tiew Crescent
Age Ages 5+: guided walk on mangrove plants and why they matter
Good to know
Recommended for ages 5 and up
May be cancelled in bad weather or haze
NorthOutdoorFree
Parking Free parking at the Visitor Centre (112 lots, 60 Kranji Way) and Wetland Centre (69 lots); gates open 7am–7pm (Source: nparks.gov.sg). Fills up on weekend mornings.
Tip: NLB sessions fill up fast — check seats on the GoLibrary page before you go, arrive 10–15 min early, and have the NLB Mobile app ready to scan in.
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