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.
Formula 1 Exhibition in Singapore at Gardens by the Bay
between Satay by the Bay and Marina Barrage
Get upclose to Formula 1 cars, discover the pedigree of the F1 race, learn about the technology that keeps the exciting races going, and more at the Formula 1 Exhibition.
Formula 1 Exhibition is in Singapore for the Singapore Grand Prix season. Easily accessible from to the Gardens by the Bay MRT Station, the exhibition offers a well presented look at the stories behind F1’s history, present and future. These are presented across seven rooms or galleries at the exhibition.
When: From 23 July to 18 October
Tickets for Formula 1 The Exhibition are $29 for children (ages 5 to 12), $40 for ages 13 to 17, and from $49 for adults (18+). For a full list of ticket options, including flexible ticketing options and concession pricing, check the event’s ticketing page.
Where: between Satay by the Bay and Marina Barrage. It is in a purpose-built marquee on the Eastern Greenway of Gardens by the Bay.
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.
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.
UrbanVille @ Woodlands Playgrounds
There are a few playgrounds to explore at UrbanVille @ Woodlands. The most distinctive of the UrbanVille @ Woodlands Playgrounds is the kampong-themed playground on the rooftop of the multi-storey car park, next to Block 907C.
Spanning across two levels, kids can climb inside the meshed structure and explore.
The various ramps leading into the playground even remind us a bit of a chicken coop. That’s probably thanks to the wire mesh. Alternative ways to get in include ladders from the lower level, where you can also find an enclosed slide for kids to zip out of the play structure.
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.
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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