The March holidays are just around the corner and that means that the kids won’t be relying on canteen food for a whole week. We are sure that many parents out there will be fretting over what to feed their hungry, fussy kids during this one week break and we understand; it can be a pretty huge pain.

Therefore, we have consolidated this list of 7 themed cafes in Singapore (1 for every day of the week!) to help make your life a little easier. From a Harry Potter themed cafe to one dedicated to superheroes from the DC Universe, we have zero doubts that these colourful, quirky cafes will keep your hyperactive kids entertained, satisfied and full!

CHARLIE BROWN CAFE

It is hard to resist the adorable Snoopy and his friend Charlie Brown, so we know your kids will love hanging out at the Charlie Brown Hotel. This Peanuts-themed cafe provides kid-friendly food that your children will love, so you won’t have any problems getting them to eat. The place is also Halal-certified!

DC COMICS SUPERHEROES CAFE 

Kids love their superheroes and we know something else that will excite them more than a new action figure: a superheroes cafe! At the DC Comics Superheroes Cafe at Marina Bay Sands, treat your kids (and maybe even yourself!) to some exciting superhero themed food like Batman’s Dark Knight Wagyu Beef Burger and Aquaman’s Trident Catch.

2 Bayfront Avenue, L1-03/04/05 Bay Level
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018972
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 11pm
Fri: 11.30am – 11.30pm
Sat: 11am – 11.30pm
Sun: 11am – 11pm
Tel: +65 6688 7610
Nearest Station: Bayfront

FRESH FRUIT LABS 

Fresh Fruit Labs is known to be one of the most kid-friendly cafes in Singapore. The colourful interior of the place as well as the bouncy castle out in their backyard is enough to keep the kids coming in. Aside from that, they also serve up an array of scrumptious, bite-sized food for your little ones so they’ll have enough energy to play.

28 Clementi Road
Singapore 129754
Tel: +65 6803 7472
(Closed on Mondays)
Tues to Fri: 12pm – 1am
Sat: 11am – 1am
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Kent Ridge

GUDETAMA CAFE

What’s there not to love about Gudetama? This charming character is well-loved all around the world and we are sure that your kids would be thrilled to dine at this Gudetama themed cafe which serves up an array of adorable dishes inspired by the popular Sanrio character.

3 Temasek Boulevard
#01-361 Suntec City Mall
(Near to Suntec City Convention)
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 6677 6195
Daily: 10am – 10pm
(Last order 9.30pm daily)
Nearest Station: Esplanade/ Promenade

HUNGRY HEROES 

Tucked away in a two-storey shophouse is Hungry Heroes Cafe, a cafe that is perfect for your kids who are huge fans of the Marvel series. Watch your kids go berserk when they step into the place and see the walls that are plastered with posters of their favourite characters as well as life-size figurines of iconic Marvel superheroes.

33 Tessensohn Road
Singapore 217656
Tel: +65 6295 5401
Tue to Thu: 4pm – 12am
Fri: 4pm – 1am
Sat& Sun: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Farrer Park

MY MELODY CAFE 

The much anticipated My Melody Cafe is finally here in Singapore and it is everything that we ever imagined it to be! Your little girls would be thrilled to dine in this gorgeous cafe that is decorated from head to toe in My Melody. The adorable My Melody cups are also so cute that you may secretly want to steal some home for you and your kids.

3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-361
Suntec City West Wing
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 6677 6195
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

PLATFORM 1094 

Anything magical and Harry Potter related is a treat for both the kids and the adults, so what better place to spend a day with the family than at a Harry Potter themed cafe? Platform 1094 is decked head to toe to look like it came straight out from one of the books. To complete the look, the quirky dishes here are all inspired by different parts of the movie!

1094 Serangoon Road
Singapore 328192
Tel: +65 6204 6003
Tue to Sun: 11am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays
Nearest Station: Boon Keng

Time flies by way too quickly—it may feel like the December holidays were just over, but in reality, the March holidays are just around the corner! For parents, this means fretting over where to bring the kids to keep them entertained for a week and that in itself is no easy task.

It can be quite a chore to find activities that kids will gladly put down their electronic devices for, but don’t worry, we have you sorted with this list of 16 kid-friendly outdoor activities in Singapore that will keep your children away from their iPads and phones this March holiday.

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Photo Credit: The Straits Times 

ADMIRALTY PARK PLAYGROUND

Admiralty Park Playground is heaven on earth for children and all of you who are children at heart. The sprawling playground features hilly terrains filled with 26 slides, bridges, burrows and a plethora of other fun structures that will leave the kids entertained for hours on end!

Admiralty Park Playground 
31 Riverside Road
Singapore 730000
Daily: 24-hours
Nearest Station: Woodlands

ADVENTURE COVE

If your kids love theme parks and water, Adventure Cove would be the perfect destination for your family during the March holidays. The park features high-speed rides, thrilling slides and a winding lazy pool that the children will love. The place even has a corner for you to watch the manta-rays and tropical fish swim by; it’s the perfect spot for a nice family photo!

Adventure Cove 
8 Sentosa Gateway
Singapore 098269
Tel: +65 6577 6000
Daily: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

CHINESE GARDEN EXPLORING 

Chinese Garden—this gem in the west is not just another park in Singapore. The beautiful gardens are chock full of activities and there is plenty of room for exploring. With its gorgeous pavilions, towering pagodas, and large grassy lawns, Chinese Garden is a great place to have some playtime with your children.

Chinese Garden 
1 Chinese Garden Road
Singapore 619795
Mon to Sun: 6am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Chinese Garden

Photo Credit: Mapio.net 

BUILDING SANDCASTLES AT THE BEACH 

This age-old activity still works like a charm — kids love building sandcastles and it is one activity that can keep them occupied for hours. Singapore is also no short of clean beaches such as Palawan Beach and East Coast Park, so having a day out at the beach building sand castles and getting a tan would be a safe and fun option this March holiday.

EXPLORING SUNGEI BULOH WETLAND RESERVE 

This hidden gem at the northwest side of Singapore is teeming with different species of animals. The natural habitat is known to be home to a large variety of plants, birds and other animal inhabitants, making it the perfect place for the kids to immerse themselves in nature and to learn a little more about Singapore’s wildlife.

FARM VISITS 

Singapore is well-known to be a concrete jungle, but did you know that we still have our fair share of farms? Most of these places are tucked away in the North side of the country and it is a great opportunity to bring your kids away from the hectic city life to let them see another side of Singapore. We are sure that they’ll love the adorable animals!

Some farms to check out are Hay Dairies Goat Farm and The Animal Resort.

Hay Dairies Goat Farm 
3 Lim Chu Kang Lane 4
Singapore 718859
Tel: +65 6792 0931
Wed to Mon: 9am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Kranji

The Animal Resort 
81 Seletar West Farmway 5
Singapore 798061
Tel: +65 6482 1160
Tue to Sun: 10am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Fernvale

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GARDENS BY THE BAY 

Singapore’s famous and futuristic Gardens by the Bay is a massive, gorgeous space that is home to the renowned Supertrees. Aside from that, the gardens have an abundance of trees and plants just waiting to be discovered and it is the perfect place to bring your kids to immerse themselves in nature.

GO-KARTING 

Are your kids dying to learn how to drive but they are underage? Bring them for a round of go-karting and let them feel like little adults! Round up your whole family and have a race to see who’s the better driver!

One place you can go to go-kart is The Karting Arena.

The Karting Arena 
200 Turf Club Rd, #01-01B The Grandstand
Singapore 287994
Tel: +65 9627 6771
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Sixth Avenue

INLINE SKATING

Test how well your kids can balance themselves on wheels by teaching them how to inline skate! Once they’ve gotten a hang of it, you guys can zip around and take part in friendly races with each other.

You can learn how to inline skate at Inlinex Henderson.

Inlinex Henderson 
201 Henderson Road, #07-05 APEX
Singapore 159545
Tel: +65 6858 2887
Mon to Fri: 12am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru

Photo Credit: NParks

JACOB BALLAS CHILDREN’S GARDEN 

Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden was designed specifically with children in mind and its main aim is to educate and instil a love for nature in children. The whole garden is a learning environment that will teach kids more about Mother Nature as well as allow them to have fun at the same time.

Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden 
481 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259769
Tel: 1800 471 7300
Daily: 8am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

KAYAKING 

Kayaking is a fun-filled activity that will train kids to not only paddle a kayak but also to have teamwork. There are different programmes out there for kids of different ages and capabilities, so you don’t have to worry about your kid not being able to manage.

One place that does a great job in teaching kids how to kayak is the Singapore Canoe Federation.

Singapore Canoe Federation 
Kallang Water Sports Centre, 10 Stadium Lane
Singapore 397774
Tel: +65 6344 6337
Nearest Station: Kallang

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Photo Credit: The Straits Times

KITE FLYING 

The beauty of kite flying is that it really shows you and your kids that hard work does pay off. After labouring over your kite and putting it together, you get to reap other benefits by watching your beautiful creations take off in the sky. Singapore also has plenty of open areas for you to fly your kites, making it a convenient activity.

Photo Credit: Orto 

LONGKANG FISHING 

People from the kampung days really knew what’s up when it came to keeping kids entertained; kampung fishing is a classic activity that the older generation did when they were kids, and this simple yet thrilling activity will with no doubt keep the children entertained for hours. The look on their faces when they successfully catch a fish is absolutely priceless!

One place in Singapore that you can bring the kids over too for some kampung fishing is ORTO. For only S$12, your child will get a plastic tank and a fishing net (returnable) to catch small fishes.

ORTO 
#01, 81 Lor Chencharu, 01
Singapore 769198
Tel: +65 6257 8858
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: 10am – 8pm
School Holidays (Tue to Fri): Timing varies, refer their Facebook for updated timings
Nearest Station: Khatib

Photo Credit: Unscrambled.sg

POKEMON HUNTING 

The Pokemon craze has not died down just yet! Pokemon Go is the perfect activity to keep your kids active and alert while they have fun. Bring them around Singapore for a Pokemon hunt and let them explore our sunny little island as they run around trying to catch ‘em all!

SINGAPORE ZOO

If your kids are animal lovers, the perfect place to bring them to would, of course, be the Singapore Zoo. The Zoo has a plethora of different animals to check out and the interactive exhibitions allow kids to be able to learn more about the animals while having fun.

Singapore Zoo 
80 Mandai Lake Road
Singapore 729826
Daily: 8.30am – 6pm
Tel: 6269 3411
Nearest Station: Kranji

HSBC TREE TOP WALK @ MACRITCHIE 

The tree top walk is perfect for those of you who have very hyperactive kids! Take your little bundles of energy on a walk here and let them submerge themselves in the lush greenery. The view from above is also pretty magnificent and some shots of your kids here would look great as your new phone wallpaper.

Tree Top Walk @ Macritchie 
601 Island Club Road
Singapore 578775
Tel: 1800 471 7300
Mon to Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: 8.30am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Marymount