June Holidays 2023: Don’t Miss These Budget-Friendly Activities!
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When are the June holidays in 2023? The much-awaited school break begins on Saturday 27 May, and ends on Sunday 25 June.
Not planning to travel, and don’t wish to spend hundreds of dollars on enrichment activities and camps? We hear you, and we can assure you that there are plenty of fun things to do in Singapore that are low-cost, or even free!
Below are 15 family-friendly activities that you can consider.
Parent-Child Workshops for S$50 or Less
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If you’re looking for low-cost June holiday classes for your child, check the People’s Association website to see what’s happening at your nearest community club. Many of the PA’s holiday workshops are just for kids, but here are some that you can join with your child.
Create a Diptych (Two-Canvas Painting)
A diptych, pronounced “dip-tick,” is any piece of art that is created in two parts. It’s the perfect parent-child bonding activity for an afternoon.
| Date | Time | Sign Up/Venue |
| 9 June | 1.00pm – 3.00pm | Cheng San Diamond Residents’ Network |
Join a “Mummy & Me” Dance Class
Suitable for children aged four to eight, this class lets mothers or caregivers bond with their little ones through music and modern dance.
| Date | Time | Sign Up/Venue |
| 9 June | 8.30pm – 9.30pm | Pasir Ris Elias Community Club |
| 12 June | 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Kallang Community Club |
| 15 June | 7.00pm – 8.00pm | Bishan Community Club |
| 16 June | 6.30pm – 7.30pm | |
| 23 June | 12.30pm – 1.30pm |
Learn Calligraphy Together
Take a class to pick up brush letter writing styles and watercolour blending techniques. You can then use your new skills to create beautiful gift cards for loved ones.
| Date | Time | Sign Up/Venue |
| 4 June | 1.00pm – 2.30pm | One Punggol Community Club |
| 7 June | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | Sengkang Community Club |
Turn a Regular Bar of Soap into Art
Have you heard of “felted wool soap making?” This is the craft of using felted wool to create designs on a bar of soap. The wool will also have a gentle, exfoliating effect on the skin. Learn how to do this for your own soap bars, or you can create festive gifts too.
| Date | Time | Sign Up/Venue |
| 1 June | 10.00am – 12.00pm | MacPherson Community Club |
| 2 June | 10.30am – 12.00pm | Toa Payoh East Community Club |
| 9 June | 2.00pm – 3.30pm | Pek Kio Community Club |
Learn Basic Bento Art Techniques
Have you seen parents preparing cute food items for their kids to bring to school? By working with Japanese rice and simple tools, you can try your hand at making cartoon characters and more — some parents use this as a trick to get kids to eat their veggies!
| Date | Time | Sign Up/Venue |
| 3 June | 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Punggol West Community Club |
| 10 June | 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Feng Shan Community Club |
| 17 June | 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Changi Simei Community Club |
| 24 June | 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Canberra Community Club |
Fun Activities for Kids and Teens ($25 or Less Per Person)
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Worried that your kids will have too much screen time during the holidays? Here are some activities to get them off the couch!
Have a Family Day at the Art Museum
The Singapore Art Museum is holding a SAMily Funday with programmes and activities for all ages. You can create your own art, learn how to preserve artworks, and participate in tours to explore the museum and its exhibitions. Admission to the Singapore Art Museum is free for Singaporeans and permanent residents.
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Date |
Time | Venue |
| 3 June | 1.00pm – 5.00pm | Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark |
Organise a Sports Outing
Need to run off some excess energy? Book badminton courts or table tennis tables using the ActiveSg app, or through the People’s Association. Other facilities that you can book include courts for basketball, futsal, and sepak takraw (“kick ball”).
On a blazing hot day, look for a public swimming pool near you, and take the whole family out for a splashing good time.
Go on an Outdoor Escape Adventure
Think you know the neighbourhood of Toa Payoh well? You might be proven wrong. Together with family or friends, join the Hidden Toa Payoh challenge to solve a trail of cryptic clues and discover awesome places in a two-hour self-guided game.
Take a Factory Tour
Find out how familiar products are made, and talk to interesting people! The non-profit organisation My Community is running tours in June that you can check out.
Chill Out at the Esplanade
Haven’t visited The Esplanade in a while? Check out their activities during the school holidays — many are free to attend.
Free Activities for the Family
Bishan Park 1 in the evening
Need an activity idea on the spur of the moment? Download a DIY trail guide from our National Parks Board, and be on your way! Here are five walking tours to try.
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Trail |
Description |
Distance |
Duration |
Difficulty |
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This park is divided into two sections: Bishan Park 1 and 2. On either side, visitors can explore a riverbank habitat rich in flora and fauna, and there are several restaurants on park grounds. Birdwatchers and photographers are often found here! |
6km |
2hrs |
Easy |
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Learn about 19 species of plants and trees within Singapore’s Civic District. |
3.5km |
2.5hrs |
Easy |
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Ideal for birdwatching and exploring different natural habitats, including coastal forests and mangroves |
5.1km |
3hrs |
Easy |
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Walk through five of Singapore’s Heritage Roads, and discover unique treescapes in the city. |
6.2km |
3-4hrs |
Moderate |
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Trekkers can enjoy the lush hilly parks of Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill, and Kent Ridge, as well as the rich flora and fauna of Labrador Nature Reserve. |
10km |
3-5hrs |
Moderate to difficult |
Want more local nature and cultural trail guides, which you can use for every school holiday? Download them here.
