
If your child is one of the lucky ones who can take a breather during PSLE Marking Days from Monday, 13 to Wednesday, 15 October 2025, you may be looking for things to do over those three days. Or maybe he or she just needs a short breather from examination preparations and you are wondering what you can do to help him or her decompress.
We have several ideas and activities you can do over the PSLE Marking Days in Singapore; there is always plenty to do and explore around Singapore. From places of attraction to fun spots, here are some ideas of what to do during the PSLE Marking break!
Things to Do During PSLE Marking Days 2025
Singapore Odyssea and the Whale Playground at National Museum of Singapore
Journey Through Time at Singapore Odyssea, Shaw Foundation Glass Rotunda’s new immersive experience at National Museum Singapore. Families will love this experience that takes visitors and their magical companions on a time-travelling voyage through Singapore’s 700-year history. It is also a chance to pay a visit to the Singapore History Gallery before it closes for a revamp in November.
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Then head outdoors to the A Whale of a Tale playground, the city’s very first intergenerational playground at a museum. A Whale of a Tale, a Magical Bridge Design provides a new space as part of the museum’s vision to be a social space where everyone can interact, bond, and engage with history and culture. Find out more about A Whale of a Tale.
SG60 Heart&Soul Experience At Orchard Library
Open to all for free, the experience brings to life Singapore’s vision for tomorrow through a voyage across our past, present and future. SG60 Heart&Soul Experience uses immersive storytelling and generative AI to create a personalised experience for each visitor. Visitors can create their own avatars based on pictures taken on the spot, be immersed in a wholly sensory experience plus even see what their future self might look like and ask him or her questions! Find out more about the Singapore SG60 Heart&Soul Experience.
Reach For Great Colouring Contest
Let your little ones express their imagination and artistic flair in the Reach for Great Colouring Contest 2025, an exciting contest designed just for them. Held in celebration of Great Eastern Life’s 117th Anniversary, the Reach for Great Colouring Contest 2025 is a vibrant platform for young artists aged 3 to 6 to shine through colours and creativity! Take part in the Reach for Great Colouring Contest and let your child’s creativity shine through. Find out more about the Reach for Great Colouring Contest.
TinyTopia: Colony to Nation
Located on the second floor of a shophouse along North Bridge Road, a stone’s throw away from Kampong Glam, TinyTopia may seem tiny to us but it is a mega-metropolis of ants. The special ant exhibition can be visited on a guided tour where visitors get to learn a lot about the fascinating creatures and how they work together. And since it is SG60 this year, the story about the ants is presented alongside Singapore’s own journey over the last sixty years. Take note that TinyTopia is only open in the evenings. Get more details about TinyTopia: Colony to Nation.
Jurong Eco-Garden
Tucked away at the edge of Nanyang Technological University, Jurong Eco-Garden is a hidden park. The tranquil green space is also home to playgrounds where kids can have some fun climbing and different areas for exploring including a forest area that exudes magical Ghibli vibes. You can also pay a visit to the neighbouring Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle. Find out more about Jurong Eco-Garden.
Sengkang Swimming Complex
The major draw of the swimming pool is of course the slides! We hear it has been very crowded on the weekends, so the PSLE Marking Days may be a good time to pay it a visit. The five slides are the main characters of the pool. They offer varied experiences from gentle descents to thrilling multi-lane rides, suitable for any appetite for thrill. With names like Rainbow Dash, Cotton Candy Bowl and Sugar Rush, how can anyone resist the temptation to try them? Find out more about Sengkang Swimming Complex.
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Visit the New Hub & Spoke Playground and Go Cycling along the Park Connector
Hub & Spoke, located next to Changi Airport Terminal 2, is a key node along the Changi Airport Connector. It has just recently opened a new playground where kids can head outdoors and enjoy some fresh air. Bike rental company GoCycling also offers different types of bikes that can used to explore the Changi Airport Connector and head out even as far as East Coast Park. So, why not get on two wheels and go for an exploration – we hear that it is nice and lit up in the evenings, perfect for a evening cycle. Find out what else there is to do at Hub & Spoke.
Pay a Visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens is an iconic place to be – for both tourists and locals alike. Its lush greenery in the middle of the city, rich historical background, plant collections and stunning variety of flora makes it a must-visit.
From rare orchids, towering trees, tranquil ponds, playgrounds, the national gardens are a hub of nature, art, heritage and a favourite place for walks and jogs. There are also several play areas that children will love!
COMO Adventure Grove at Singapore Botanic Gardens’ Gallop Extension is a wonderful nature playgarden for children. This family-friendly section of Singapore Botanic Gardens is filled with play elements which draw inspiration from the greenery of natural habitats.
Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is also Asia’s largest garden dedicated to children. Its theme of “Life on Earth Depends on Plants” aims to educate and nurture a love for nature in children.
Evidently, the garden is full of plants – flowers, herbs, trees, forests, ponds, stream even a waterfall. Play areas also incorporate the theme of plants and even use plants as its play structures.
Explore a Playground
Head to your nearest playground for some free play time! Outdoor play time is always welcome by the kids. You can read our list of outdoor playground in Singapore that we love. These include Forest Ramble in the West at Jurong Lake Gardens. Some other new playgrounds that have opened include the one at Changi Beach Park and the Sea Dragon at Pasir Ris Seashell Park.
Another of our favourites is the Sembawang Park playground. In addition to climbing up and down the battleship playground and playing in the sand, you can also pay a visit to the new playscape for kids at the park’s therapeutic garden.
Speaking of therapeutic gardens, those living in the east may wish to check out the KPMG Wellness Garden and its nature playgarden. Plus, you can always then take the kids cycling along East Coast Park too.
PSLE Marking Days Ideas
We hope that these provide you with some ideas on what to do if your kids are able to spend a bit of time off during the PSLE Marking Days. Whether they don’t have exams, or are the PSLE batch who have finished, or just need to take a bit of breather from exam preps, we hope that you have a wonderful time and maximise it with them.
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