If your child is one of the lucky ones who can take a breather during PSLE Marking Days from Monday, 12 October to Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 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 2026
Visit the Newly Revamped Singapore History Gallery
National Museum of Singapore, Level 2
Delve into Singapore’s history at National Museum of Singapore’s newly revamped Singapore History Gallery. Learn and refresh your knowledge about Singapore’s past from the 14th century to the present and through the experience understand more about your identity. Singapore History Gallery now boasts of a highly immersive experience, with multimedia experiences and hands-on touchpoints awaiting visitors along with artefacts and storytelling. It has been updated to reflect new research and presents rich narratives that in my opinion make the gallery experience even more family-friendly. Find out more about the Singapore History Gallery.
Sunflower Surprise
Experience a pop of cheery, natural yellow hues at Sunflower Surprise: Garden by the Ocean at the Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, from 9 October to 9 November 2026. Sunflower Surprise: Garden by the Ocean at Gardens by the Bay is the attraction’s first Portuguese-themed floral display. The display at the Flower Dome showcases Portugal’s maritime history, everyday traditions and agricultural heritage. It also features more than 5,000 sunflowers across 20 varieties, evoking the sunflower fields of the Portuguese countryside. Find out more about Sunflower Surprise at Gardens by the Bay.
DreamDora Kids Playground
It is quite amazing how DreamDora Kids Playground manages to fit so many different play experiences into its premises. The indoor playground at Dunearn Village not only has play frames, a ball pit and slides, but somehow also manages to have a mini Ferris wheel for kids. Find out more about DreamDora Kids Playground.
Room To Dream at HEPPI
Room to Dream at HEPPI is a indoor creative play experience that celebrates every child’s ideas. Go for a session at Explore, the most open-ended Room To Dream programme. There was no craft to complete or sample artwork to reproduce. Instead, children moved freely between materials, objects and installations, deciding what interested them and what those things might become. Find out more about HEPPI.
Yooland at Westgate Freshly Revamped
Yooland at Westgate reopened on 9 September 2026 after a major renovation, and has returned with a fresh pastel space station look and a host of new attractions. Among the biggest additions are the go kart circuit, sand play area and the giant rainbow slide, and those are just three of the nine zones that children can now explore.
One of the biggest additions to Yooland is its new go kart circuit, where little drivers can hop into mini electric karts and take a spin around an indoor track. The circuit has chequered corners and padded safety barriers, giving children their own little racing course within the playground. The karts move at a gentle pace, with the emphasis on steering and having fun rather than going fast. The attraction is likely to appeal more to older preschoolers who are tall enough to reach the pedals.
McDonald’s PSLE Marking Day Special
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Get a FREE Vanilla Cone with any meal purchased. This promotion is redeemable via the McDonald’s app from 12 to 14 October 2026, daily after 11 am. T&Cs apply.
The Secret Vault
Till 1 Nov, New Bahru
Step into Singapore’s own Chamber of Secrets at The Secret Vault at New Bahru. From 10 October to 1 November 2026, the story of GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, unfolds through a series of interactive rooms at the New Bahru L2 School Hall. Find out more about The Secret Vault.
PlayOn
Downtown East
PlayOn, located on Level 1 of E! Avenue at Downtown East, is home to 26 different experiences. These range from sporty activities, like bowling and archery, to pure play like console games and VR games. Find out more about PlayOn at Downtown East.
Live Turtle Museum
11 Chencharu Close
The Live Turtle Museum has reopened at its new premises just behind HomeTeamNS Khatib. The family-friendly animal attraction and its many turtles and tortoises are all set to welcome children and families once again. Find out more about the Live Turtle Museum.
BuzzAttack: The Live Game Show Experience
Ever wondered what it would be like to take part in a TV game show rather than simply watch one? At BuzzAttack Singapore, you get to step up to your own game station, compete across a series of challenges and see how your score stacks up against the rest of your group. Read more about BuzzAttack Singapore.
Jubilee Park Playground
Fort Canning Park
The major draw for kids and families to Jubilee Park is the outdoor Fort Canning Park Playground, a playground where kids get to enjoy play equipment that blends into the natural environment.
The main play structure at the Jubilee Park playground is a ship-themed play area. This sits in a sand pit close to the escalators that lead up the hill.
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.
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.
Looking for October camps? Find some suggestions and sign them up for fun workshops!
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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