Welcome to the month of May! This weekend, 3 to 4 May 2025, you can elect to do something fun with the family time. Maybe you can take a poll ask them to vote for what they want to do from our list of suggestions of how to spend a wonderful weekend out in Singapore.
What to Do During this Weekend in Singapore, 3 & 4 May 2025
Singapore HeritageFest 2025
Singapore HeritageFest is back with over 100 thoughtfully curated programmes across the island. As part of the SG60 celebrations, this year’s festival continues its focus on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), bringing Singapore’s living traditions to life through hands-on experiences, vibrant performances, and community-led activities.
One signature Singapore HeritageFest offering, HOMEGROUND, has its village at the Silver Garden at Gardens by the Bay, and brings together an exhibition that includes a pop-up hawker experience in partnership with the National Environment Agency and a heritage retail market co-presented with the Singapore Tourism Board.
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Find out more about what’s on for Singapore HeritageFest 2025.
Echos at the Fort
Go on a guided tour of the Spice Garden on 3 May or learn about the heritage of Fort Canning on the Heritage on the Hill tour on 4 May. Explore an immersive installation at the Fort Gate Lawn and enjoy drop-in craft activities at Fort Canning Centre. Find out more about what’s on at Echoes at the Fort this weekend.
Lost Islands at The Artground
Lost Islands is an interactive exhibition that transforms The Artground’s Visual Arts Space into a vibrant landscape filled with mythical creatures, hidden stories, and hands-on activities. Discover the folklore, myths, and legends of Singapore and Indonesia at this new installation at The Artground, Goodman Arts Centre.
Nature Sketching in the Gardens
On 3 May, enjoy nature creatively through an engaging, fun and therapeutic activity. Join volunteer artist, Mr Tham Pui San, as he teaches and guides you in acquiring drawing and observation skills to equip you for an interesting journey of nature appreciation. Limited slots available. Get more details about Nature Sketching in the Gardens.
Tulipmania 2025
This year, Tulipmania 2025 at Gardens by the Bay takes visitors on a journey through the eastern reaches of Türkiye where wild tulips blooms and also explores the various ancient civilisations that have shaped the country and its history. Find out more about Tulipmania at Gardens by the Bay 2025.
Meet Singa the Lion at Gateway Kids Club
This month, Gateway Kids Club is partnering with Singapore Kindness Movement to share inspiring stories of generosity and kindness. On 3 May, there will be a special treat — Singa the lion will be making a special appearance at Gateway Kids Club. Attend the storytelling session and meet Singa in the Sky Garden! Get more details about what’s on at Gateway Kids Club.
Printmaking Workshop: Earth Heroes
Uncover the effects of plastic pollution on the lives of marine animals. Through printmaking, children between the ages of 7 to 12 can uncover how recycled materials can be used to recreate an aquatic environment, and learn how to reuse everyday items to produce art. This workshop takes place on Sunday, 4 May, 2 pm at Central Public Library – The Submarine. Get more details about Printmaking Workshop: Earth Heroes.
Budding Scientists: A Look into Simple Machines – Inclined Planes
Ramps! Slides! Slopes! Inclined planes are all around us – helping us climb, slide and roll through everyday life! Bring your young explorers, aged 5 to 6, for a delightful parent-child workshop at Woodlands Regional Library where science meets play. Together, you’ll uncover the secrets of this simple machine through interactive storytelling, hands-on experiments, and a special crafting session to create a mini inclined plane to take home. Find out more about this workshop that will be taking place on Sunday, 4 May, at 2 pm.
Explore a New Mall
Geneo Mall at Singapore Science Park is a new hub that is directly connected with sheltered access to Kent Ridge MRT Station. Part of the larger Geneo development, the mall has an expansive atrium that looks simply stunning as well as retail and dining options that make it a spot worth exploring. This weekend, there will be a Flavours of Tomorrow Festival at the atrium too. The festival is a celebration of sustainable food innovation in Singapore. Explore and taste the future of food through alternative proteins and the latest agri-food tech innovations that are set to redefine what goes onto our plate. Find out more about Geneo mall.
Mario Kart Jewel Circuit Challenge
Go on a free Rainbow Road-inspired stamp rally. Pick up a rally card and go on a quest around Jewel Changi Airport to pick up six stamps. Complete the card and redeem a sticker pack. Find out more about the free Mario Kart Jewel Circuit Challenge.
Sentosa Movies by the Beach
This Saturday evening, 3 May, head out to watch a free movie at the Palawan Kidz City Roof Garden. The movie that is screening this week is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Find more about Movies by the Beach at Sentosa.
PropNex Family Zone
Haven’t yet checked out the new playground at Gardens by the Bay? The Easter long weekend could be a good time to do so. Choose family time at the new PropNex Family Zone at the Active Garden. Climb up mini supertrees, play in a sand pit and more. It even opens till late. Read more about the new PropNex Family Zone at Gardens by the Bay.
Have a Splash at Canberra Cove
Escape the heat and wade into the water at the newly opened Canberra Cove water play area. Enjoy simple fun at Bukit Canberra with the dancing fountains and at the shallow wading pools. Read more about Canberra Cove at Bukit Canberra.
More Inspirational Ideas for Things to Do Over The Weekend in Singapore with Kids and Family
We hope that you’ve enjoyed these ideas of kid-friendly and family-friendly things to do over the weekend in Singapore. If you have, do check out our list of outdoor playgrounds and indoor playgrounds in Singapore.
