Being a parent is hard in so many ways.

Bringing kids out for a meal can be extremely difficult, especially if there is no entertainment to keep them occupied. However, nothing beats having the time to bond with your loved ones over a hearty meal and to see the goofy smiles on your kids’ faces. Kids are fickle creatures and probably have the same attention span as a puppy. That said, having kid-friendly elements such as a playground or a kids menu would help family meals a lot less chaotic.

From cafes with a soft-fall playground to a mini buffet catered to kids and a dedicated reading corner to the little ones, here is our guide to 13 kid-friendly restaurants in Singapore.

BAYSWATER KITCHEN

Situated along Marina at Keppel Bay and boasting a stunning waterfront view, Bayswater Kitchen will definitely be one restaurant both the young and younger will enjoy dining at. Adults can choose from a wide range of seafood options and kids aren’t excluded either—children under 12 years old can choose from their kids’ menu, of which the Fish & Chips (S$14) are highly recommended!

2 Keppel Bay Vista
Singapore 098382
Tel: +65 6776 0777
Tue to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat: 6pm – 10pm
Sun: 11.30am – 4pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

CAFE MELBA

A restaurant concept that blends the best of Melbourne and Asia, Cafe Melba provides a gourmet yet casual dining experience. A temporary oasis away from the hustle and bustle, Cafe Melba caters plenty of events for both little ones and adults alike and their kid’s set menu includes fruit juice or plain milk as well as a choice of chocolate, strawberry or vanilla ice cream

Block N #01, 90 Goodman Road, 56
Singapore 439053
Tel: +65 6440 6068
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 8.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Mountbatten

CARROTSTICKS & CRAVINGS

Located within Loewen Gardens in the Dempsey area, Carrotsticks & Cravings is an Aussie-inspired cafe with a huge outdoor space where kids can go wild. What’s more, this space entails an entire trampoline where children can have fun after getting their meal from the kid’s menu which comes with loads of nutritious options!

75E Loewen Road
Singapore 248845
Daily: 8am – 3pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Road

DISTRICT 10 BAR & RESTAURANT @ UE SQUARE

Bringing your kids out for a meal at a restaurant is already tough enough, let alone a bar where angsty adults get tipsy. However, District 10 Bar & Restaurant’s outlet at UE Square caters to families regardless of age—with a bouncy castle for the kids, sip on a cocktail without having to worry that your kids cry out of boredom!

81 Clemenceau Avenue
UE Square Shopping Mall #01-15/16/17
Singapore 239917
Tel: +65 6738 4788
Mon to Wed: 11.30am – 11pm
Thu: 11.30am – 12am
Fri: 11.30am – 1am
Sat: 10am – 12am
Sun: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

EDGE

One of our favourite restaurants when it comes to lavish buffet spreads, Edge’s buffet lineup is always set to impress diners old and new, kids and adults alike. Their huge space now comes with a room dedicated to the little ones with a variety of kid’s offerings, and even a balloon sculptor who goes around crafting masterpieces while your kids are having their meals!

Pan Pacific Singapore, Level 3
7 Raffles Boulevard
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sunday Brunch: 12pm – 3.30pm
Nearest Station: Esplanade

E-SARN THAI @ GRANDSTAND

Priding themselves on serving authentic North-Eastern Thai cuisine since 1994, E-Sarn Thai @ Grandstand is the perfect venue for you and your little ones to enjoy the intense Thai flavours—of course, their menu comes with several non-spicy, kid-friendly options. The casual dining spot has a play area where the children can have fun at!

200 Turf Club Road #01-13
The Grandstand
Singapore 287994
Tel: +65 6468 4484
Tue to Sun: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Sixth Avenue

FRESH FRUITS LAB

Incorporating fruits into their menu as much as possible and vibrant pastel colours in their decor, this cosy cafe in the West is great for brunch and is a place that kids will surely love. Besides plating their food in an adorable manner, the place even features a bouncy castle out back! Their kid’s menu features items which are mostly priced below S$10.

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

HUBER’S BISTRO

Occupying the same space where their huge 2-storey butchery is, Huber’s Bistro is one of the best places possible for a fun family outing. After your kids are done with gobbling down fresh meats, take them out back where you’d find a soft-fall playground out at the back that’s shaded and gated.

22 Dempsey Road
Singapore 249679
Tel: +65 6737 1588
Mon to Fri: 9.30am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 9.30am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Road

IKEA

A restaurant that needs no introduction, IKEA caters to families wholeheartedly with the use of plastic utensils for kids and a dedicated kid’s menu that’s affordable and hearty at the same time. Delish meatballs, chicken wings and a play area complete with a fun space to play at the showroom area, IKEA leaves little to wonder as to why children are always begging their parents to take them there!

317 Alexandra Road
Singapore 159965
Tel: +65 6786 6868
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Queenstown

NATIVE KITCHEN

Located within Village Hotel at Sentosa, Native Kitchen is a restaurant that celebrates the best of islander cuisine. As if its close proximity to exciting attractions such as the Palawan Pirate Ship, Universal Studios Singapore, The Merlion and Kidzania doesn’t already make it an ideal spot for family gatherings; the restaurant itself makes dining with your kids a whole lot easier!

Native Kitchen provides interactive menus which have puzzles and mazes for the kids to solve to keep them preoccupied while waiting for their food. What’s more, they also provide children’s utensils so moms and dads can save the hassle!

Native Kitchen
10 Artillery Avenue Sentosa Island
Village Hotel at Sentosa, Lift Lobby
Singapore 099951
Tel: +65 6722 0818
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

OPEN FARM COMMUNITY

If you often bring your child out to dine, then Open Farm Community should be no stranger to you. This restaurant encompasses a farm-to-table concept, and kids will surely love their huge kids’ sandpit with wooden cow playground which is set amidst lush greenery and multiple quirky sculptures.

130E Minden Road
Singapore 248819
Tel: +65 6471 0306
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 11pm
Fri: 12pm – 4pm, 6pm – 12am
Sat: 11am – 5pm, 6pm – 12am
Sun: 11am – 5pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Road

QUENTIN’S EURASIAN RESTAURANT

There are few restaurants in Singapore dedicated to serving Eurasian food, let alone one that has a play area for kids so you can bet that Quentin’s The Eurasian Restaurant is a gem. The restaurant has a separate play area for children to let loose at, at this space includes a mini playground, mini ball pond, ride-on toys and even a reading corner.

139 Ceylon Road Level 1 Eurasian Community House
Singapore 429744
Tel: +65 6348 0327
Tue to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 2pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Dakota

THE HALIA

Nestled within The Botanic Gardens, The Halia is a great place for a tranquil meal. The restaurant’s all-day menu has plenty of tantalizing European-Asian options for diners to choose from, and children can take their pick from children’s menu, which also comes with connect-the-dot puzzles and mazes that will surely keep the kids occupied.

What’s more, this restaurant is Halal-certified so our Muslim friends can head over and enjoy a meal here with their little ones too!

1 Cluny Road,
Ginger Garden
Singapore Botanic Garden
Singapore 259569 Tel: +65 8444 1148
Mon to Thu: 9am – 9.30pm
Fri: 9am – 10pm
Sat: 10am – 10pm
Sun: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

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

No surprises here—Fresh Fruits Lab (FFL) is our favourite cafe in the East of Singapore. This has never changed since our first visit in 2015.

The themed cafe has seen a revamp recently and it is nothing short of amazing. Still keeping their core laboratory theme and incorporating fruits into their menu, FFL now boasts a colourful, pastel interior that is both whimsical and photogenic.

It has also become a kids-friendly dining outlet with a play corner for your little ones as well as a low-salt kids menu that is so reasonably priced.

How can a cafe make us fall in love so much? FFL always does it best. Here are some of our favourite dishes from its current menu. You need to bring your squad here for your next gathering!

So you think the cafe only looks pretty?

FFL has always been consistent with their food. No effort is spared to serving only the best—from their dedicated culinary team (most of the chefs have years of experience cooking and baking in top hotels in Singapore!) to the freshness of ingredients.

The menu goes beyond a typical cafe’s standards. It has a wide range of appetisers, salads, mains, desserts, coffee and juices; basically everything that attributes to a good meal. And as its name and theme suggest, FFL incorporates fruits as much as possible into everything for that healthy and refreshing touch.

FFL SIGNATURE FISH & CHIPS

If we had to pick only one dish to love at FFL, it would be their Signature Fish & Chips. Fish & Chips may sound boring but wait till you’ve tried FFL’s version!

For just S$19, you get a huge piece of beer-battered pacific dory fried to a golden perfection. As if the generous serving is not filling enough, it comes with a larger portion of fruits salad, a mountain of fries and homemade tartare.

This is comfort food for the soul, guys.

SOFT-SHELL CRAB PASTA

Also at S$19, this pasta is our favourite among the four choices on the menu.

Featuring a huge and crispy soft-shell crab sits atop al dente spaghetti, the Soft-Shell Crab Pasta is a slightly spicy rendition that is not for the faint-hearted. The chilli crab sauce is homemade, by the way.

FFL DA BOMB BURGER

Need your burger fix but don’t want your wallet to take a beating? The FFL Da Bomb Burger (S$19) will make your trip to FFL worth the while.

This beauty is everything a burger should be—juicy beef patty (200g) that is grilled to medium well, fresh romaine lettuce for the crisp,

SALMON STEAK

A healthier option for the ladies (and even the kids) is the Salmon Steak (S$26). This dish is set on fire (literally) as it is served to you and the end result is a sweet piece of pink salmon that boasts a subtle smoky flavour.

It is accompanied by asparagus purée, mashed carrots, arugula and a homemade grape sauce served in a cute onion cup! That is a fair bit of greens if your skinny jeans are getting a little tight but you still need good food in your life.

SPARKEY THE DOG

This is probably the cutest item on the kids’ menu. At only S$10, this is a pancakes dish that is prepared with low-salt bacon and ham. It is completed with fresh blueberries.

BOO-BOO BEAR

This is too cute, even the adults might not be able to resist the Boo-Boo Bear (S$13)!

And it tastes as good as it looks. We wouldn’t want to cut the bear up but the fried sweet potato cake is too yummy to pass. Stuffed with chicken, zucchini, mushroom and tomato, the sweet potato cake is wrapped with an egg—yes, the bear’s blanket.

LIGHTNING CARS

The perfect dish for your boys (or girls who love cars!), the Lightning Cars (S$12) is a simple yet hearty grilled chicken that is tender and flavourful despite the fact that no salt is used in cooking.

This chicken main is served with purple sweet potato purée and mixed fruit skewers for a more balanced meal.

CREEPY-CRAWLY

Fancy something more filling for the older kids? The Creepy-Crawly (S$13) is a wholesome tortilla wrap that is jam-packed with yummy smoked duck, onion, lettuce and carrots.

There is also a side of homemade fruit yogurt—blueberry, strawberry, granola, honey yoghurt.

ULTIMATE PEANUT BUTTER CHOC CAKE

FFL has a dedicated pastry chef and he bakes the prettiest French-style sweets. The one that we really love is the Ultimate Peanut Butter Choc Cake.

Priced at S$7.50, this decadent treat is our newfound guilty pleasure. Every mouthful of the dense cake is so rewarding; the taste of the rich peanut butter lingers on.

TEA BY LUPICIA INFUSED CAKE

For a lighter but no less satisfying cake option, this doll is your best bet. The Tea by Lupicia Infused Cake is also priced at S$7.50 and it totally reminds us of sweets we’d see in French patisseries.

The whiff of the aromatic tea will first enrapture you, and as you take a bite, you’d realize just how well balanced the sweet and bitter notes of the tea are.

EMERALD GREEN APPLE TEA

The Emerald Green Apple Tea (S$12) may not sound like much, but just wait until you see it in real life. Served in a test tube, the Emerald Green is made of butterfly pea tea, green apple juice and soda water. Get your phone ready and watch as the staff adds in edible dry ice for a mini explosion. We won’t spoil it for you; make sure you order the drink when you are at Fresh Fruits Lab!

COLOURED LATTES

Just when you thought coloured lattes are so gimmicky, you might want to consider trying FFL’s versions. These 4 pretty colours are all achieved using natural ingredients.

There is the Beetroot Latte which boasts a shocking shade of pink, the Sweet Potato Latte which is the gorgeous lavender-coloured cup, the Butterfly Pea Latte which spots a dreamy blue hue, and the Matcha Latte in the usual green.

Because zero artificial colouring is used for these lattes, you shouldn’t expect a super sweet cup with strong flavour notes. Instead, think good old latte with nuances of sweetness and aroma.

Fresh Fruits Lab
351 Changi Rd, Singapore 419818
Tel: +65 6677 6741
Tue to Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Eunos/ Kembangan

This post is brought to you by Fresh Fruits Lab.

Raising kids in Singapore is not a cheap affair and a family meal can be costly, especially when you bring them to a good restaurant; even kids’ meals at many eateries do not come cheap.

We often see parents sharing mains with their little ones—either to save money or to “not waste food”. More often than not, it’s the former.

Fortunately, there are some restaurants in Singapore that have been generously offering free meals for children. Here are 5 Restaurants in Singapore Where Kids Dine For Free.

#1 MORGANFIELD’S SINGAPORE

The rib restaurant is best known for its signature dish called Sticky Bones, which is slow cooked and smoked in their kitchen. They currently have three outlets in Singapore, and they are at Su ntec City Mall, The Star Vista and Vivocity.

For every main course purchased by an adult, the family gets to redeem a kids meal for a child under 8 years old or 120cm in height. A maximum of two kids meals is allowed for redemption, and this is only available on weekends and public holidays.

#02-23, The Star Vista 1 Vista Exchange Green
Singapore 138617
Tel: +65 6694 3635
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Buona Vista

#2 CAFE MOSAIC, CARLTON HOTEL SINGAPORE

The international buffet spread includes seafood such as oysters, tiger prawns and salmon sashimi; and local favourites in the likes of Rojak and Laksa.

Cafe Mosaic runs a special promotion over the weekends for their buffet lunch. Apart from having activities for the young ones, children below 6 years old dine for free, with a maximum of two children per table.

Weekend Buffet Lunch Sat & Sun: 12pm – 3pm Children Activities: 12pm – 2pm

Carlton Hotel Singapore
76 Bras Basah Road
Singapore 189558
Tel: +65 6338 8333
Daily: 6am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah

#3 CAFE MELBA

Your kids get to join the Kids Club and with every kids meal purchased, they can collect loyalty stamps and receive a mystery gift on every visit. Collect 10 stamps to join the Kids Gold Club and receive perks such as a free kids’ meal on every single visit.

Even if you aren’t a member, Cafe Melba at Goodman Arts Centre runs a weekly promotion where kids get to eat for free on Mondays when parents buy a main meal.

Goodman Arts Centre, Block N #01-56
90 Goodman Road
Singapore 439053
Tel: +65 6440 6068
Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm
Weekends & PH: 8.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Mountbatten

#4 CHILI’S SINGAPORE

Indulge in Mexican food over the weekends at Chili’s with your family. With every purchase of an Adult Entree, kids under 12 are entitled to a free meal from the kids’ menu—choose from Kid Pizza to Kid Ribs Basket and Kids Grilled Chicken Sandwich.

Children eat for free every Tuesday and Thursday at Chili’s outlets in Tanglin Mall and Resort World Sentosa. This goes for the outlet at Clarke Quay Central, with the addition of Sundays. Do be mindful that this promotion does not extend to eve of and on public holidays.

Clarke Quay Central, #01-18
6 Eu Tong Sen Street
Singapore 059817
Tel: +65 6225 1687
Sun to Tue: 11.30 am – 10pm
Wed to Thu: 11.30am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 12 Midnight
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

#5 BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Brussels Sprouts is well-known for being a family-friendly restaurant. Entertainment such as colouring activities and children’s play areas will keep your kids busy while you enjoy your food.

Apart from Friday and Saturday, kids under the age of 10 get to eat for free from 5pm to 12 midnight with every adult meal purchased and the menu includes favourites such as meatballs, sausages, fish and pasta.

The Pier @ Robertson, #01-12
80 Mohamed Sultan Road
Singapore 239013
Tel: +65 6887 4344
Mon to Thu: 3pm – 12
Midnight Fri: 2pm – 2am
Sat: 11am – 2am
Sun: 11am – 12 Midnight
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

What was slated to be an early 2015 opening, quietly shifted to a purportedly late 2015 opening. Now, KidZania Singapore has made an official statement to say that the entertainment centre will only officially launch on 12 April 2016. This was confirmed after they hosted a recruitment drive in August 2015, where a total of 150 jobs were made available to the public.

KidZania promises an “interactive learning and entertainment experience for kids in a kid-sized city, through over 80 role-play activities”. Now, this makes waiting worth the while.

Mark your calendars for April, because it is going to be a ton of fun and games here for your little ones. KidZania will be education through play!

The official date of opening is still unclear but you can be sure that April 2016 will be when your kids can start having fun.

Besides just being an indoor theme park, kids can experience role-play activities, earn a salary in the form of kidZos (official currency), pay for goods and services and even manage a bank card. Remember how we used to have Problem-based Learning (PBL) in school? This is pretty similar, and it will make learning a fun-filled experience for them.

KidZania Singapore is going to be located at Palawan Beach Sentosa, and is easily accessible by car or the Sentosa Express. Spanning over 81000 square feet, equivalent to 6 Olympic-sized swimming pools, it will also house a full-size fuselage of a Boeing 737.

This Mexican brand has seen successes in 16 locations worldwide, and Singapore will be its latest venture. Its recent stint in Bangkok has also seen many Singaporean families having a ball of a time with their kids, and we are most excited for its arrival in Singapore!

KidZania
Sun to Thu: 10am – 5pm
Fri, Sat, Eve of PH, PH and School Holidays: 10am – 8pm

Admission prices:
Infant (under 2 years old): Free
Toddler (2-3 years old): S$25 (walk-in), S$23.75 (online)
Kid (4-17 years old): S$58 (walk-in), S$55.10 (online)
Adult (18-59 years old): S$35 (walk-in), S$33.25 (online)
Senior (60 years old+): S$25 (walk-in), S$23.75 (online)

Images from Kidzania Singapore.

These days, the simplest way to engage a child is to pass him an electronic device. However, that is not the healthiest way – both physically and emotionally. Bonding with your child does not necessarily mean playing games or watching a movie together on an electronic device. Try ditching those devices for one day and spend some quality time with your little one!

Children just love to play. They are active learners who learn through play. Not sure where to bring them to? Here are 12 Kids Friendly Activities in Singapore! These places not only enhance parent-child bonding, but create fun experiences for the little darlings as well!

1. BUKIT TIMAH SADDLE CLUB

What better way than to have fun while exercising? Horse-riding develops balance and improves coordination as well as motor function. For 45 minutes a week, your child gets to learn the basics of horse-riding from a trained instructor. The best part is that lessons are conducted in groups of 4-5 people, which means that you can learn with your child!

51 Fairways Drive
Tel: +65 6466 2264
Tue to Sun: 7am – 11am & 3.30pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

2. THE CITY

An interactive learning playground that is bound to keep your child (and you!) engaged the whole while! Children can explore different locations such as cafe, supermarket, police station and many more. They have the opportunity to role-play various professions – policeman, doctor, supermarket cashier, just to name a few! On top of that, they get to drive on mini streets and play dress-up! Run wild with your child within The City!

#03-04A Liang Court
177 River Valley Road
Tel: +65 6250 6507
Daily: 10am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

3. THE LITTLE THINGS

Children learn best when they are interested. There is hardly a child, or anyone in general, who is not interested in food, right? Step into The Little Things where children have to complete tasks such as meal-planning and food preparation in a real kitchen. During the lessons, children will be introduced to basic safety rules in the kitchen. Now, now, look who’s gonna be a little kitchen helper at home soon!

215H Upper Thomson Rd
Tel: +65 6456 3140
Wed to Fri: 12pm – 7pm & 10am – 7pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Marymount

4. THE SLIDE @ CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 3

Standing at 12 metres high (equivalent to 4 storeys tall), Singapore Changi Airport has the tallest slide in Singapore. Simply spend $10 in a single receipt to redeem one ride at the 12-metre slide located at Terminal 3, Arrival Hall (Level 1). Do note that participants have to be at least 1.3 metres tall. Children aged 7 and above are allowed to ride the slide.

The Slide @ T3
Singapore Changi Airport
Airport Boulevard
Tel: +65 6595 6868
Daily: 12pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

5. ROAD SAFETY COMMUNITY PARK

Here at the Road Safety Park, children have the opportunity to explore the mini traffic environment equipped with zebra crossing, reading road signs, mini overhead bridge, traffic lights and so on. They get to role play as a driver, cyclist or pedestrian. They are bound to be engaged as they explore the park while learning the precautions they have to take when they are on the road as well as the importance of following traffic rules.

Road Safety Community Park
910 East Coast Park Way
Road Safety Park
Tel: +65 6440 5254
Daily: 24hrs
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

6. MARINA BARRAGE

What better way than to enjoy the comfortable breeze in an open field? Fly a kite and have a potluck session with your family and friends in the afternoon or evening! Bond over homemade finger food (which you can engage your little ones in!) and hearty laughter and chats. As if that’s not enough, you’ll be spoilt with the beautiful scenery of Marina Bay!

8 Marina Gardens Drive
Tel: +65 6514 5959
Daily: 9am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

7. HOKEY POKEY

Who could resist an indoor playground with different equipment to explore and varied levels of challenges to overcome? Hokey Pokey is a fun and educational place for children as young as 6 months old to practice and develop their motor skills while playing in a safe environment.

Hokey Pokey
33 Sengkang West Ave
#B1-28/29, The Seletar Mall, Singapore 797653
Mon to Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 10am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Fernvale

8. HAY DAIRIES

Bring your little munchkin to the Goat Farm to view the goats and the milking session! It’s a fun process especially when you see the goats lining up in a straight line to get to the milking station. You can also purchase goat milk here. Goat milk is suitable for people who are lactose intolerant or allergic to cow milk. Why not give it a try?

No. 3 Lim Chu Kang
Agrotech Park Lane 4
Tel: +65 6792 0931
Mon, Wed to Sun: 9am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Kranji

9. BOLLYWOOD VEGGIES

Allow your child to step out of the buzzing city life and enter a countryside in Kranji to see a different side of Singapore. Take a relaxing stroll in the ten-acre farm, enjoy the greenery, and head to Poison Ivy Bistro for a meal with your family after. Do note that dinner is not available though, as the farm closes at 6.30pm.

100 Neo Tiew Road
Tel: +65 6898 5001
Wed to Fri: 9am – 6.30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 8a, – 6.30pm
Nearest Station: Kranji

10. KIDZANIA

KidZania promises an “interactive learning and entertainment experience for kids in a kid-sized city, through over 80 role-play activities”.

Besides just being an indoor theme park, kids can experience role-play activities, earn a salary in the form of kidZos (official currency), pay for goods and services and even manage a bank card. Remember how we used to have Problem-based Learning (PBL) in school? This is pretty similar, and it will make learning a fun-filled experience for them.

KidZania
Sun to Thu: 10am – 5pm
Fri, Sat, Eve of PH, PH and School Holidays: 10am – 8pm

Admission prices:
Infant (under 2 years old): Free
Toddler (2-3 years old): S$25 (walk-in), S$23.75 (online)
Kid (4-17 years old): S$58 (walk-in), S$55.10 (online)
Adult (18-59 years old): S$35 (walk-in), S$33.25 (online)
Senior (60 years old+): S$25 (walk-in), S$23.75 (online)

11. SINGKIDS

The bright and colourful soft play equipment and toys will definitely be loved by both adults and children! Children can run around freely in this safe (and not to mention, clean!) environment and explore all the exciting equipment that they don’t get to use often. The playground looks so enticing that parents will be so tempted to join in the fun! And that is exactly what the whole idea of this post is about – play with your children!

Singapore Changi Airport
Airport Boulevard
Terminal 3, #B2-14/15/16/26
Tel: +65 6832 8002
Daily: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

12. SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS

Enjoy a family picnic at the Botanic Gardens while enjoying nature’s wonders! Prior to the picnic, a good suggestion would be to prepare the food at home and remember to involve everyone – adults and little ones! It’s gonna be a fun process and the picnic will be even more enjoyable and meaningful.

1 Cluny Road
Tel: +65 6471 7138 / +65 6471 7361
Daily: 5am – 12midnight
Nearest Station: Orchard/Boatnic Gardens

About the writer:
YSL is an early childhood educator with an avid passion for the little ones and has many years of experience in this field since her scholarship days. Ever ready to reach her hand out to her students and babies in her family, she is always researching on the best childcare tips and trends.