8 Fun Places for Kids to Go on Singapore National Day

cbeetle.com – Struggling to find exciting ways to celebrate Singapore National Day 2025 with your kids? With SG60 marking the nation’s 60th birthday, it’s a celebration you won’t want your family to miss!

But let’s be honest, facing huge crowds and the sweltering heat can take the joy out of planning. Don’t worry! We’ve rounded up the best kid-friendly spots where your little ones can join in the SG60 festivities with fun, comfort, and patriotic cheer.

🎉 Singapore National Day 2025: Celebrating SG60 with Your Kids

This year’s Singapore National Day is extra special because it marks SG60, celebrating 60 years of the nation's independence. Across the island, families with children can enjoy exciting carnivals, interactive crafts, mascot parades, and hands-on games designed just for them!

With dazzling fireworks, vibrant fun zones, and free goodies galore, SG60 is transforming National Day into an unforgettable playground of joy for every little Singaporean! From hands-on outdoor adventures to heartwarming patriotic experiences, this milestone celebration is packed with family-friendly fun. 

Ready to make memories that your kids will treasure for years to come? Here are 8 exciting places to visit with your little ones this Singapore National Day!

8 Must-Visit Places Kids Will Love on Singapore National Day 2025

To help you plan a fun-filled outing, we’ve rounded up 8 awesome places that kids will love! Each place offers a unique way to celebrate SG60 and create lasting family memories. Let the adventures begin!

🌳 Gardens by the Bay SG60 Celebration

To celebrate Singapore’s 60th anniversary of independence, Gardens by the Bay is hosting a series of events that showcase community spirit, heritage, and local culture.

From 31 July to 2 August 2025, visitors can experience SPARK, a captivating light installation by Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde at the Supertree Grove Lawn. This free event features thousands of silent, floating biodegradable lights that offer a poetic alternative to fireworks, commemorating both SG60 and 60 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and the Netherlands.

On 3 August 2025, The Meadow will host the Gardens by the Bay and MediaCorp National Day Concert, a free event themed Ties that Bloom, spotlighting performances by local talents and family duos.

On Singapore National Day itself (9 August 2025), the Gardens will serve as a satellite venue for the parade, featuring a live broadcast at The Meadow. Families with kids can enjoy live performances, food stalls, hands-on games, and vibrant art installations celebrating Singapore’s culinary and cultural heritage. Admission is free.

📅: 31 July - 9 August 2025

📍: Gardens by the Bay (18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953)

Click here for more info: Gardens by the Bay

🎉 NDP 2025 Celebrations at the Padang & Marina Bay

This year’s National Day Parade (NDP) will be held at the Padang, but you can also enjoy the full experience at Marina Bay. Both locations will have synchronized shows, so everyone can catch the highlights together, no matter where they are!

At the Padang, the Red Lions will thrill the crowd with their parachute jump, while over at Marina Bay, naval divers will make a splash with a dramatic water descent. Expect dazzling light projections, stunning fireworks across the city, and big LED screens at Marina Bay showing the live broadcast from the Padang.

Fan-favorite segments are back too, including the State Flag Flypast, Presidential Gun Salute, and the return of the mobile column featuring impressive military vehicles and assets from land, air, and sea. For the first time ever, there’ll be a maritime display at Marina Bay alongside the aerial flypast at the Padang!

And of course, don’t miss the show segment! Local stars like Kit Chan, Charlie Lim, and Dick Lee will lead four National Anthem-themed performances. Plus, Marina Bay will feature a floating stage for even more live entertainment, so you won’t miss a moment of the action!

📅: 9 August 2025

🎆: Fireworks start at 7:30 PM onwards

📍: The Padang & Marina Bay

Click here for more info: NDP 2025

✨ National Day Weekend at Crane @ Joo Chiat

Head over to Crane on 9 - 10 August 2025, from 10 AM to 6 PM at 432 Joo Chiat Road for a lively National Day Weekend celebration! This free-entry event will feature a vibrant mix of local small businesses, creators, and crafters offering handmade accessories, fashion, snacks, and more.

It’s a great outing for families too! Kids will love the colourful booths, tasty treats, and creative workshops designed to keep little hands busy and happy. With a festive atmosphere and plenty to explore, it’s the perfect way to support locals and enjoy Singapore National Day together!

📅: 9 - 10 August 2025 (10 AM - 6 PM)

📍: Crane @ Joo Chiat (432 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427647)

Click here for more info: National Day Weekend

🚶 SG60 Changi Airport Charity Walk

Join Buddy and Mr. Merlion for a fun-filled evening walk along the glowing Changi Airport Park Connector this Singapore National Day! 

Taking place on 27 July 2025, this illuminated trail promises a colourful, magical experience perfect for families with kids. As you explore the path, enjoy interactive trivia, mini-games, and plenty of photo ops with the lovable Mr. Merlion and Buddy.

More than just a walk, every step supports a good cause — raising funds to help youth-at-risk and children with special needs reach for their dreams. With exciting activities, dazzling lights, and a feel-good mission, it’s a memorable way for families to celebrate Singapore’s milestone birthday!

📅: 27 July 2025

📍: Changi Airport Park Connector

Click here for more info: SG60 Changi Airport Charity Walk

🌊 Set Sail Through Time at the National Museum’s Once Upon a Tide Exhibition!

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Singapore National Day with the kids? Head to the National Museum of Singapore for a day of fun, learning, and creativity!

Celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday with an exciting journey through time at the National Museum! Once Upon a Tide is a special exhibition that invites families to explore how Singapore grew from a lively port to the global city we know today.

Travel across 700 years of history as you discover how rivers and seas shaped our nation's story, from the movement of people and goods to the exchange of cultures and ideas. Perfect for families with kids, the exhibition features engaging displays, interactive elements, and thought-provoking activities that spark curiosity and imagination. 

Children will love learning through play while adults reflect on Singapore’s journey and future. It’s a great way for families to bond, learn together, and celebrate what makes Singapore home!

📅: 24 May 2025 - 09 October 2026

📍: The National Museum of Singapore (93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897)

Click here for more info: National Museum’s Once Upon a Tide Exhibition

🎼 A Musical Celebration for All Ages: Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s National Day Concert 2025

Gather the family for an unforgettable night of music and national pride at the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s annual National Day Concert! Held on 16 August 2025 at the Esplanade Concert Hall, this special performance honours Singapore’s musical journey, from pioneering composers to the vibrant sounds of today’s local talents.

It’s the perfect event for families with kids to experience the beauty of orchestral music in a welcoming, celebratory setting. Little ones will be enchanted by the live instruments and grand atmosphere, while parents will appreciate the meaningful tribute to our cultural heritage.

📅: 16 August 2025 (7:30 PM)
📍: Esplanade Concert Hall (1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981)

Click here for more info: Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s National Day Concert 2025

🐼 Experience a Wild Family Adventure at Mandai Wildlife Reserve

On this year’s Singapore National Day, visit Mandai Wildlife Reserve with your family to connect with nature and enjoy exciting animal encounters, fun activities, and exclusive promotions. As part of the Mandai is Wild about SG initiative, there’s something special for everyone, especially kids!

Starting 7 June 2025, Hello from the Wild offers unique 20-minute up-close experiences with adorable animals like capybaras at River Wonders, and playful fennec foxes and ring-tailed lemurs at the Singapore Zoo. A special wallaby version will also debut at Night Safari later this year.

Families can also join hands-on sessions with expert animal trainers to learn about caring for wildlife. Kids will love helping to feed animals and prepare enrichment activities such as hiding treats for curious foxes to find!

From 31 May to 10 August 2025, don’t miss the Born to be Wild digital trail, where you’ll uncover stories of local wildlife and meet animals born right here in Singapore. Complete the trail and receive a limited-edition SG60 keepsake (while stocks last).

Not sure where to begin? Try the Too Wild to Miss suggested itineraries, which guide you to must-see spots like the free-ranging orangutans at Singapore Zoo and the new Pangolin Trail at Night Safari.

📅: May - August 2025
📍: Mandai Wildlife Reserve (80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826)

Click here for more info: Mandai Wildlife Reserve SG60 Celebrations

🌸 Orchid Extravaganza at Flower Dome

Step into a garden of stories as Singapore pays tribute to its beloved national flower—the orchid—in a vibrant celebration of culture, heritage, and community. In collaboration with the National Heritage Board, this floral-themed event invites families to explore the rich tapestry of Singapore’s history through the beauty of orchids.

The exhibition features stunning displays like a breathtaking orchid version of the iconic Supertrees. Children and adults will be amazed by the colourful tribute to Peranakan culture and the vibrant floral recreations of Cultural Medallion recipient Lee Hock Moh’s famous orchid paintings.

Along the way, families can discover how the orchid has played a special role in Singapore’s story, from its roots in our natural heritage to its place in national celebrations and global diplomacy. It’s a joyful and visually captivating experience that sparks curiosity in kids while giving parents a meaningful glimpse into Singapore’s cultural identity!

📅: 1 - 31 August 2025
📍: Flower Dome (8 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953)

Click here for more info: Orchid Extravaganza at Flower Dome

That’s a wrap on our roundup of exciting kid-friendly spots to visit this Singapore National Day. Don’t forget to plan early to make the most of the celebrations!

Up next: Check out our handy tips to help you enjoy National Day safely and smartly!

🎒 Smart Planning Tips for Singapore National Day 2025

🚌 Travel Smart

Take the MRT or buses early. Many roads near Marina Bay and the Padang will be closed off for celebrations.

🧴 Pack Essentials

Bring along sunblock, plenty of water, and a picnic mat, perfect for comfort during outdoor fun.

🎁 Hunt for Freebies

Keep your eyes peeled for SG flags, goody bags, face painting, and balloon sculptures at various event spots!

📲 Stay Updated

Follow official Singapore National Day websites and social media for balloting details, ticket releases, and live updates.

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Conclusion

Singapore National Day 2025 will be unforgettable, filled with fireworks, family fun, and heartwarming memories! Whether you’re catching a parade broadcast, flying a kite at Marina Barrage, or dancing at a heartland carnival, there’s something for every kid to love. 

Put on your brightest red and white, head out for a day of discovery, and celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday with fun-filled moments alongside your little ones!