The flags have come down and the fireworks are done, but the SG61 spirit has not packed up just yet.
Here are 6 family-friendly activities in Singapore that are still running past 9 August. Some are free, some need a little planning, and all of them are easy to slot into a weekend.
1. Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis
This free night trail transforms five heritage buildings around the National Museum and Bras Basah precinct. Projection art and local folklore bring the facades to life. The visuals are striking enough for older children to enjoy, and the walk between sites is short and stroller-friendly.
For more information, visit: Arts Republic
💡Supermom tip: Go on a weeknight if you can. Weekend crowds around Bras Basah get thick after 8:30 pm, which makes it harder to keep little hands held.
2. Changi Airport’s National Day Light and Garden Trail
Jewel’s Rain Vortex hosts a light and music showcase set to “Home.” Terminals 1 to 4 also feature illuminated bougainvillea and Vanda Miss Joaquim floral displays.
Both are free and air-conditioned, which matters a lot on a hot August afternoon. It doubles nicely as a plane-spotting outing if you have an aviation-obsessed child at home.
For more information, visit: Changi Airport
3. Hawker Wars at Lau Pa Sat
Families can collect stamps across participating hawker stalls at Lau Pa Sat and redeem limited-edition plushies along the way. It is a gentle way to introduce kids to local dishes beyond the usual chicken rice and fries order.
For more information, visit: Lau Pa Sat
4. Book Bugs at Your Neighbourhood Library
The National Library Board’s reading rewards programme runs well beyond this month, so there is no rush to squeeze it into August alone. Children earn points for books read and redeem them for character cards from a set of 100. For a mom trying to build a reading habit without a screen negotiation, this is one of the easiest wins on this list.
For more information, visit: National Library Board
5. Singapore Playdate at Far East Malls
This pop-up brings back nostalgic games like hopscotch, snakes and ladders, and ludo in a free, air-conditioned setting. Some redemptions need a minimum spend, but the games themselves cost nothing to join. This is your chance to teach your child the games you grew up with whil e having some nostalgic fun.
For more information, visit: Far East Malls
6. Decathlon Sports Fest 2026
This free event lets families try over 30 sports including dodgeball, kayak, silat and even snowboarding, with no equipment of their own required. Coaches are on hand for beginners, which takes the pressure off if your child has never held a badminton racquet or climbed a wall before.
For more information, visit: Decathlon
💡Supermom tip: Arrive early. Popular stations like archery and climbing tend to form queues by mid-morning.
