Looking for things to do this weekend, 24 to 25 May 2025 in Singapore? Look no further. We have a round up of different ideas and new places to check out over the weekend. Have a great time planning for things to do over the weekend in Singapore.
What to Do During this Weekend in Singapore, 24 to 25 May 2025
Once Upon a Tide: : Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City
Immerse yourself in a journey through 700 years of history and check out over 350 artefacts, some of which have never been shown to the public at the National Museum of Singapore’s latest exhibition Once Upon a Tide: Singapore’s Journey from Settlement to Global City. The exhibition is about Singapore’s maritime connections, inviting visitors to discover how the sea and river have shaped our evolution from a bustling 14th-century port to a global powerhouse of today. Once Upon a Tide is free for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents.
Find out more about Once Upon a Tide.
THIS WEEKEND: Unleash the Power of Stories for Kids with Workshops, Storytelling Session, Book Launches & More
Asian Festival of Children’s Content
Embark on a journey at the festival to discover a universe of multicultural children’s literature. Learn about the emotional power of Asian stories; unpack the issues and topics that children’s books face today; and engage in imaginative play that awakens all the different senses at this year’s Asian Festival of Children’s Content, 22 May to 25 May 2025. AFCC’s series of exciting programmes promote the creation and appreciation of quality children’s literature with a focus on Asian themes. These programmes include panel discussions, presentations, workshops, lectures, storytelling sessions and book launches. Find out more about the Asian Festival of Children’s Content.
Come and Explore with Sue in Sue’s Splashy Surprise : A Pond-ering Adventure – Part of Asian Festival of Children’s Content
Join Sue, a young girl in 1970’s Singapore as she helps her family with gardening and celebrates the happy victory of starting a lawnmower and the thrill of building a fishpond with her siblings in a new children’s book. Sue’s family respects her and gives her space to explore and grow, which results in her independence and learning from her mistakes. This free performance takes place on Saturday, 24 May, 1.15 pm to 2.15 pm at the Plaza, National Library Building. Get more details here.
Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma: A DRAW OFF! – Part of Asian Festival of Children’s Content
Calling all those up for a creative challenge! Show off your unique art style in an intergenerational comics battle between parent/grandparent and child, judged by Melanie Lee and Arif Rafhan, the writer and illustrator of the award-winning comics trilogy Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma! Winners of each round will stand to win exclusive merchandise from the series. This drop-in programme on Sunday, 25 May, 4 pm to 5 pm at the Plaza, National Library Building is recommended for parents or grandparents participating together with children aged 7 to 12. Get more details here.
Singapore Heritage Festival: Uncle Hawker
Step into the world of a veteran hawker in this intimate play—a cacophonous hawker centre with as many captivating scents as there are sounds. Discover the joys and challenges of this dedicated hawker who has had to continually adapt to changing circumstances to keep our street food heritage alive. This ticketed event takes place on 24 and 25 May, 2 pm and 5 pm at Gateway Theatre’s Black Box. Get more details about Uncle Hawker.
Gardens by the Bay’s Children’s Festival featuring Disney’s Lilo & Stitch
Be immersed into a vibrant, tropical island atmosphere at the Supertree Grove as it transforms into an outdoor festival with interactive installations inspired by Disney’s Lilo & Stitch! Embrace the ‘ohana spirit as you go on an adventure with Stitch and discover the importance of family, love, and friendship through play at the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay from 24 May 2025. Find out more about the Children’s Festival featuring Disney’s Lilo & Stitch.
Lilytopia 2025
Be transported to Venice at Gardens by the Bay’s Lilytopia. Enjoy floral displayed inspired by sights such as the Grand Canal and the bridges and streets of Venice. There will also be a Sensory Moments programme this Saturday, 24 May, 2 pm to 5 pm within the Flower Dome. Find out more about Lilytopia at Gardens by the Bay.
Pay a Visit to ACM & ME
Located on the ground floor at the Contemporary Gallery at the rear of the museum, ACM & ME is a new kid-friendly space that provides an easy introduction to what you can find at the Asian Civilisations Museum. The space is designed to encourage kids to play, create and discover what makes them unique and has three thematic zones that provide a cultural introduction to the museum’s collection. Find out more about the new ACM & ME space at Asian Civilisations Museum.
Stagmont Park
Nestled within the Yew Tee estate, Stagmont Park is a lush neighbourhood park that has gotten a massive upgrade in the form of a new Stagmont Park playground with play spaces for children of different ages and a mini kids obstacle course. Find out more about what to expect on a day out to Stagmont Park.
Keming Bing Sat
One of China’s biggest cha chaan tengs has opened its first international outlet in Singapore. Keming Bing Sat, which has over 140 outlets across mainland China, is bringing a slice of Hong Kong to our shores. Pay it a visit to find out why Keming Bing Sat’s char siew rice has sold a whopping 3.3 million bowls in a year, earning it the crown of best-selling char siew rice in China. Read our full review of this new dining spot.
Phantom Of The Opera
Looking for an evening out? The longest running Broadway musical has come to Singapore. The Phantom of the Opera is showing at the Sands Theatre till 22 June 2025. As one of the most famous musicals of all time, this production is an excellent opportunity to catch the story for yourself. Read our full review of this run of Phantom of the Opera at Marina Bay Sands.
Don’t Miss Exclusive Discounts to Zenith Academy June Holiday Programmes
Kids can look forward to a fun and fruitful time at Zenith Academy during the June holidays. There are exciting learning journeys and workshops planned for P3 to P5 kids, and classes designed to help P5s and P6s prepare for academic exams like the PSLE. New customers can use the promo code LITTLE40 for an exclusive 40% discount on booster classes and learning journeys! Get more details about Zenith Academy’s June Holiday Programmes.
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.
