Sat 17 – Sun 18 Oct 2026

Low-cost days out, under ~$10

9 paid-but-cheap spots, prices checked on official pages (2026-10-15). Singapore resident rates.

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Canopy Park at Jewel

Mon–Thu 10am–9pm

EastAll ages$6

Buy at Jewel ticket counters or online

Price $6 per person (SG residents, adult or child)

Hours Mon–Thu 10am–9pm; Fri–Sun, eves & PH 10am–10pm; last entry 30 min before close

Booking Buy at Jewel ticket counters or online; walk-in OK

What Discovery Slides, Foggy Bowls, Petal Garden and Topiary Walk under the glass roof.

Where Jewel Changi Airport, Level 5, 78 Airport Blvd, Singapore 819666

Age All ages (child 3–12 with paying adult; slides 110cm+)

Bouncing Net and Walking Net run 2–9pm on 14–16 Oct for maintenance.

Checked 2026-10-15 on the official page. Resident rates; prices can change.

Parking T1/Jewel car park: B3–B5 general lots $0.65 per 15 min; avoid B2/B2M short-term lots ($5 per 30 min after 90 min) (Source: jewelchangiairport.com). Lifts to Level 5 for prams.

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Canopy Bridge at Jewel

Canopy Park hours: Mon–Thu 10am–9pm

EastAll ages$8.90 kids · $11.90 adults

Online or at Jewel counters

Price Child/student/senior $8.90, adult $11.90 (SG residents); includes Canopy Park

Hours Canopy Park hours: Mon–Thu 10am–9pm; Fri–Sun, eves & PH 10am–10pm

Booking Online or at Jewel counters

What 23m-high glass-floor bridge with a view straight down to the Rain Vortex.

Where Jewel Changi Airport, Level 5, 78 Airport Blvd, Singapore 819666

Age All ages

Ticket includes Canopy Park entry. Adult price is just over $10.

Checked 2026-10-15 on the official page. Resident rates; prices can change.

Parking T1/Jewel car park: B3–B5 general lots $0.65 per 15 min; avoid B2/B2M short-term lots ($5 per 30 min after 90 min) (Source: jewelchangiairport.com). Lifts to Level 5 for prams.

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KidsSTOP at Science Centre

Tue–Sun, 10am–1pm & 2pm–5pm sessions

West18m–8 yrsfrom $2

Book a session online or at kiosk

Price SC/PR: child (18m–8y) $5 off-peak / $10 peak; adult $2 off-peak / $5 peak; under 18 months free

Hours Tue–Sun, 10am–1pm & 2pm–5pm sessions (last entry 12:15pm / 4:15pm); closed Mon except PH & school hols

Booking Book a session online or at kiosk; card only, no cash; NRIC for resident rates

What Children's science centre with flight, supermarket and climbing zones. Socks needed for some zones; no strollers inside.

Where 21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433

Age 18 months–8 years (under 18m free); adults only with a child

Weekdays in school term are cheapest. Halloween evening sessions on 30–31 Oct.

Checked 2026-10-15 on the official page. Resident rates; prices can change.

Parking Science Centre car park (shared with KidsSTOP): $0.72 per 30 min, 15-min grace (Source: science.edu.sg).

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Science Centre Singapore

Tue–Sun 10am–5pm

WestAll ages$4–$6

Online or onsite kiosk

Price SC/PR: adult $6; child (3–12) $4 peak, free off-peak

Hours Tue–Sun 10am–5pm (last admission 4:15pm); closed Mon except PH & school hols

Booking Online or onsite kiosk; card only; NRIC for resident rates

What Hands-on galleries; easy to pair with KidsSTOP next door.

Where 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081

Age All ages

Combo with Omni-Theatre is $8–$12.

Checked 2026-10-15 on the official page. Resident rates; prices can change.

Parking Science Centre car park (shared with KidsSTOP): $0.72 per 30 min, 15-min grace (Source: science.edu.sg).

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Photo: sbg.nparks.gov.sg

National Orchid Garden

Daily 8:30am–7pm

CentralAll ages$5 adults · kids free

Buy at the entrance counter

Price Local adult $5; child under 12 free; local student/senior $1

Hours Daily 8:30am–7pm (last ticket 6pm)

Booking Buy at the entrance counter; no booking

What 30–45 min stroller-friendly loop through orchids and the cool house; rest of the Botanic Gardens is free.

Where Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569

Age All ages

Checked 2026-10-15 on the official page. Resident rates; prices can change.

Parking Botanic Gardens car parks (Tanglin / Botany Centre nearest): $0.02/min (Source: sbg.nparks.gov.sg). Fill fast on weekends.

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Photo: gardensbythebay.com.sg

Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay

Daily 9am–9pm

CentralAll ages$8 kids · $12 adults

Online or at counter

Price SG residents: child (3–12) $8, senior $8, adult $12

Hours Daily 9am–9pm (last admission 8:30pm); closed 16 Nov for maintenance

Booking Online or at counter; proof of residency may be needed

What Cool indoor glasshouse; Sunflower Surprise (Portugal theme) on until 9 Nov 2026.

Where 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953

Age All ages

Adult resident price is above $10; included because kids are $8 and it's fully indoors.

Checked 2026-10-15 on the official page. Resident rates; prices can change.

Parking Gardens by the Bay Main Entrance basement car park (nearest the domes): $0.035/min, capped $30/day (Source: gardensbythebay.com.sg).

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Hay Dairies Goat Farm

9am–4pm, closed Tue

NorthAll agesFree entry · $6 hay

No booking for groups under 10

Price Free entry (groups under 10); alfalfa hay $6 per packet to feed the goats

Hours 9am–4pm, closed Tue (except PH); milking 9–10:30am; hay sold until 3pm

Booking No booking for groups under 10

What Watch the morning milking, feed goats and buy fresh goat milk.

Where 250 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 719866

Age All ages

Checked 2026-10-15 on the official page. Resident rates; prices can change.

Parking No parking at the farm itself. Park at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Centre car park (Neo Tiew Cres, free) opposite and walk across (Source: nparks.gov.sg; sassymamasg.com).

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Bumboat to Pulau Ubin

Usually 6am–7pm daily, leaves when 12 passengers on board

EastAll ages$4 each way

No booking

Price Typically $4 per person each way (+$2 per bicycle)

Hours Usually 6am–7pm daily, leaves when 12 passengers on board

Booking No booking; pay the boatman, confirm fare before departure

What 10-minute boat ride to kampung island trails, bike hire and Chek Jawa.

Where Changi Point Ferry Terminal, 51 Lorong Bekukong

Age All ages

Privately run boats; fares can be higher for small groups or outside hours.

Checked 2026-10-15 on the official page. Resident rates; prices can change.

Parking Changi Village car parks near the ferry terminal (e.g. Lor Bekukong): $0.60 per 30 min, 7am–10:30pm (Source: LTA/HDB). Busy on weekend mornings.

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ActiveSG feature pools (wave pool & slides)

Varies by pool

IslandwideAll ages$1–$2

Walk in

Price SC/PR at Special Features pools: child $0.80 weekday / $1 weekend; adult $1.50 / $2

Hours Varies by pool; most 8am–9:30pm with one weekly closure day

Booking Walk in; pay at gantry

What Wave pools, lazy rivers and slides at public pools for a couple of dollars.

Where e.g. Jurong East Swimming Complex, 21 Jurong East St 31, Singapore 609517

Age All ages

Haze advisory 15 Oct 2026: ActiveSG has closed outdoor facilities in South, West and Central regions; Jurong East pool reported closed. Check before going.

Checked 2026-10-15 on the official page. Resident rates; prices can change.

Parking Most ActiveSG sports centres have an on-site or nearby HDB car park; check rates on arrival.

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Tip: Weekday (off-peak) visits are cheapest at KidsSTOP and Science Centre. Bring your NRIC for resident rates.