Calling all Hong Kong families with kids: the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) unveils a fresh chapter under the “We Don’t Wait For Fun” campaign that flips Singapore’s famous ease and efficiency into unhurried fun, immediately accessible for the whole family. Just a short hop away, the Lion City is the ultimate family cheat code for non-stop discovery, learning, and bonding.
Singapore’s legendary efficiency turns family trips into actual bonding time instead of a logistical obstacle course. You get to skip the headache and just enjoy being together, whether your family is after rest and relaxation, local art, culture, and music, or visiting iconic landmarks. STB unveils a curated line‑up of the latest family‑friendly attractions and experiences, spotlighting how the city elevates shared travel with bold, story‑rich adventures that will be talked about for years to come.
The Latest Cruises and Escapes
For families who want to get away without going too far, Singapore’s position as Asia’s leading cruise hub means the options are as diverse as the destinations themselves. Whether it’s a short escape or a longer adventure at sea, families can choose from an unmatched range of cruise lines, itineraries, and onboard experiences — turning the journey itself into part of the holiday.
Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Adventure Arrives in Singapore
Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Adventure, is now in Singapore, ushering in an exciting new chapter for families in Asia and beyond. Drawing on over 100 years of Disney storytelling, the ship brings beloved Disney, Pixar, and Marvel stories to life in brand-new ways for guests across the region. The Disney Adventure offers three- and four-night voyages, designed with only days at sea. Onboard, the magic comes alive through seven uniquely themed areas: Disney Imagination Garden, Toy Story Place, San Fransokyo Street, Town Square, Wayfinder Bay, Disney Discovery Reef, and Marvel Landing.
Throughout the ship, families can discover immersive entertainment, thrilling attractions, delightful dining, exclusive shopping, and more. Kids, tweens and teens can enjoy dedicated clubs designed just for them, while adults can relax with luxurious spa experiences, refined dining and stylish lounges. From bow to stern, unforgettable adventures await all in the family.
Dream Cruises 10th Anniversary
Dream Cruises is commemorating its 10th year with a special themed sailing aboard Genting Dream, featuring renowned chef Tommie Lee, known as “Chef French Papa” from Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars.
A highlight of the experience is the multi-course French menu, expertly curated by Chef Lee and thoughtfully paired with Veuve Clicquot champagne — a perfect indulgence for parents. The exceptional selection includes escargot vol-au-vent, bouillabaisse, slow-roasted veal tenderloin with foie gras, and concludes with a refined chocolate mousse, delivering a distinctly elegant French dining journey from start to finish.
Following the voyage, guests and food enthusiasts can now enjoy the same menu at Bistro Restaurant on Genting Dream from now until 3 July 2026.
Families can also look forward to the newly introduced Bubble Sensory Room, offering bubble painting, sensory play, and an exciting bubble show. Entertainment throughout the celebration includes Colour My World and the acrobatic showcase Trustfall.
Nature, Wildlife, and Edutainment
Where “edutainment” means discovery disguised as the ultimate family playground. Spotlighting Singapore’s newest nature and wildlife adventures, these interactive quests bond generations through Earth’s most captivating secrets, turning learning into play for kids and parents alike.
Exploria – A New Landmark Indoor Multimedia Nature Experience at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Discover Exploria – a new, next‑generation edutainment playground where cutting-edge play meets nature’s deepest secrets across five immersive worlds.
Highlights include:
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Our Interconnected World: Touch the glowing 4m LED globe – your family’s actions ripple light across Earth’s web of life.
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Realm of the Giants: Explore an immersive exhibition where AR windows reveal towering dinosaurs before taking your place at The Giants Show that wraps you in an eight-minute, 360° epic journey spanning 500 million years.
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Micro Worlds: Magnified glass orbs and projection domes bring plankton, fungi, insects, and bacteria to shimmering life.
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Extreme Frontiers: Brave hyper-real icy poles, deserts and alien landscapes recreating Earth’s toughest habitats.
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World of Darkness: Explore glowing deep-sea trenches and nocturnal realms where unseen creatures thrive.
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Infinite Wonderland: Journey from the rainforest floor to the highest treetops and discover the magical, interconnected web of life that unites animals, plants, and people.
Recyclable RFID wristbands create avatars, unlock quests, reveal secrets, and collect species badges. Science gamified for curious minds (and parents) of all ages.
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 8:00pm (last entry: 7:00pm)
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: 11:00am – 9:00pm (last entry: 8:00pm)
Mandai Wildlife Reserve – Rainforest Wild Adventure
Mandai Wildlife Reserve is about to dial up the thrills, with the opening of its newest expansion, Rainforest Wild Adventure, on 20 May 2026. Spanning 20 hectares, Rainforest Wild Adventure is Asia’s first adventure-based wildlife park, inspired by the rainforests of Asia (West) and Africa (East; new zone). The park offers immersive wildlife habitats alongside nature-based adventure experiences for guests of all ages, featuring forest trails, elevated walkways, and more.
At the latest expansion, Rainforest Wild Adventure East, guests will have the chance to visit animals from Madagascar such as the pygmy hippo and elusive okapi. Visitors can “Choose your Wild” and explore ravine formations where animal movements are orchestrated or embark on immersive aerial and vertical adventures that offer a completely new perspective from Rainforest Wild Adventure West.
Visitors can trek along walking trails and forest routes, spotting wildlife as they go, and getting up close to animals such as Diana monkeys at Primate Climb, while Adventure West continues to serve up high‑element courses and simulated cave exploration. Keep an eye out for pygmy hippos, eastern bongos, red river hogs, Nile lechwe, lemurs and colourful birds like turacos and ibises. During the soft launch, one ticket unlocks both zones plus selected Adventure+ activities (up to nine on weekdays and five on weekends), with extra thrills available as add‑ons, making it an easy win for families chasing fresh ways to go wild together.
Opening Hours: Daily, 9:00am – 6:00pm (last entry at 5:00pm)
Location: Mandai Wildlife Reserve, 20 Mandai Lake Road for WEST, 80 Mandai Lake Road for EAST
Minecraft Experience Mandai at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Minecraft fans, your real-world quest awaits! Asia’s first live Minecraft adventure has arrived at Mandai Wildlife Reserve. This immersive one-hour experience transforms pixelated biomes into tangible forests, caves and villages where families gather resources, solve motion-tracked challenges and work as a team. Hands-on discovery for block-builders of all ages.
Date: Now – 13 September 2026
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 7:00pm | Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 8:00pm | Public Holidays & School Holidays: Monday – Sunday: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Location: Green Canvas, Mandai Wildlife Reserve, 80 Mandai Lake Road
Singapore Oceanarium – A Plastic Tale
The Singapore Oceanarium (SGO) is redefining “edutainment” for families with the arrival of eight critically endangered Hawksbill turtle hatchlings. Visitors can now see these hatchlings at the Horizontal Migration Zone, where the turtles are cared for in a habitat featuring natural feeding practices and tinted privacy films—allowing kids to observe the science of wildlife recovery safely.
For younger explorers, SGO has refreshed its popular “A Plastic Tale” preschool programme. This two-hour immersive experience features interactive storytelling and a guided tour, teaching children about the impact of plastic pollution on marine life. By following the journey of the Hawksbill turtle, little ones learn the importance of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) through play. It’s a perfect blend of adventure and environmental stewardship, turning a day at the Oceanarium into a meaningful mission for the next generation.
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 8:00pm
(various timings available for “A Plastic Tale”, for groups of up to 20 pax)
Location: 24 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island
Seasonal Gardens and Cultural Displays
Singapore is dotted with flowers, plants, and trees – green parks, nature reserves, and flower display pavilions everywhere. With lush spaces both indoors and outdoors, the city-state has earned its reputation as a “City in Nature.”
Celebrate Jewel Blooms with LEGO® Botanicals
This summer, Jewel is collaborating with LEGO® to present Jewel Blooms, returning with a vibrant display of LEGO-inspired botanical creations throughout Jewel.
Visitors can explore larger-than-life LEGO builds within Canopy Park, reimagined from LEGO’s Gardens of the World collection which celebrates iconic gardens from around the globe.
Date: 26 May – 30 August 2026
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Location: Jewel Changi Airport (Forest Valley and Canopy Park)
Singapore Garden Festival
Now in its 10th edition, the biennial Singapore Garden Festival gathers top award‑winning landscape and garden designers, florists, and horticulturists from around the world alongside Singapore’s own leading talents, creating one of the most anticipated showcases on the global garden calendar. The festival has become a natural stage for innovative horticultural products, services, and ideas from across the globe. Visitors are invited to be enchanted by exquisite garden and floral displays, and to experience the magic and wonder of garden and floral design in full bloom. Beyond the blooms, expect a night out for families, kids, and friends with music performers, F&B stands, carnival vibes, stilt-walker performances, and an interactive Light Garden.
Date: 4 –12 July 2026
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm (last entry at 9:30pm)
Location: Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive
Blue Beauties at Gardens by the Bay
Travel back over six centuries to the golden age of the Ottoman Empire at Gardens by the Bay’s Blue Beauties floral display, where over 30 varieties of hydrangeas in hues of blue and purple set the stage for a journey through one of Türkiye’s most magnificent civilisations.
Marvel at a recreation of the iconic Topkapı Palace, once home to Ottoman royalty for nearly four centuries and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The walls are richly adorned with motifs inspired by blue-and-white Iznik tiles – the empire’s most celebrated ceramic art, whose signature palette is echoed throughout the display. Surrounding the palace is a lush garden layered with greenery, shaded walkways and gently flowing fountains, reflecting Ottoman design principles where water and symmetry are used to create cool, tranquil retreats that offer respite from the outside world.
Date: 26 May – 21 June, 2026
Opening Hours: Daily, 9:00am – 9:00pm
Location: Flower Dome, 18 Marina Gardens Drive
Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy
Disney Garden of Wonder is back in bloom at Gardens by the Bay.
Disney Garden of Wonder returns to Floral Fantasy for a second magical season, featuring all-new horticultural displays of beloved characters – including familiar faces from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” and Disney’s “FROZEN” making their floral debut in Singapore. Wander through floral scenes that bring to life fan-favourite Disney and Pixar stories: from a dreamy tableau inspired by the Hundred Acre Wood to Mickey Mouse & Friends playfully “going local” in Singapore.
Organised in collaboration with Disney and supported by Singapore Tourism Board, Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy will run from 8 June 2026 to 14 March 2027.
Date: 8 June 2026 – 14 March 2027
Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00am – 9:00pm
Location: Floral Fantasy, 18 Marina Gardens Drive
Interactive Play and Pop Culture
Joy for all ages. Dive into activities that ignite creativity and “we did that!” family stories, perfect for epic memories and endless fun.
Summer of Treasures at Resorts World Sentosa
Discover a Summer of Treasures at Resorts World Sentosa with POP MART, Sanrio, Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, HYPEBEAST, football superstar meet-and-greets, concerts, and more!
From 29 May to 30 August 2026, Resorts World Sentosa’s “Summer of Treasures” turns the resort into a day-to-night hangout filled with surprise character encounters, exclusive flavours, and moments worth treasuring.
Top highlights across the resort include character experiences and beloved favourites—such as POP MART’s CRYBABY at Singapore Oceanarium, Sanrio’s Hapidanbui at Adventure Cove Waterpark, and Illumination’s Minions & Monsters Summer at Universal Studios Singapore—plus limited-time dining, retail, and entertainment.
Guests of all ages can look forward to pop-culture moments, football legend appearances, a sustainability festival, summer-inspired culinary menus, and elevated resort stays designed to feel anything but ordinary.
