June Holidays 2024: Kid-Friendly Activities in Singapore
Submitted by Advertiser KiasuParent
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When are the June holidays this year? For local schools, the mid-year break will begin on Saturday 25 May, and children will return to school on Monday 24 June.
If you’re not planning to travel, there’s plenty that you can do right here on home ground. Use our list below to choose activities that the whole family can enjoy!
20 Museum & Cultural Events to Check Out
Discover a hidden-gem museum — the SG Mobility Gallery
We know it can be difficult to secure tickets for many school holiday events, but you should be able to book the following visits without much hassle.
Note: If you are signing up for a tour and your child is below 12, do check the age guidelines, or contact the organiser directly to ask if they can attend.
Pulau Ubin Activities for the Family
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Have you heard of Pesta Ubin? It’s a kampung– or village-style Open House held on Singapore’s last rustic island, Pulau Ubin, organised by the Friends of Ubin Network.
This year, Pesta Ubin runs from 8 to 23 June. Take this chance to see a different side of Singapore with the family, especially if you haven’t visited Pulau Ubin in a while!
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8 June (registration not required) |
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8 June |
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9 June (suitable for teens) |
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9 June |
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14 June |
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15 June |
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15 June |
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Macro Photography Outing by Nature Photographic Society Singapore |
15 June (suitable for teens) |
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22 June |
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22 June (registration not required) |
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22 June (registration not required) |
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Various dates (June) |
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Various dates (June) |
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Various dates (June) |
Note: If you are signing up for a tour and your child is below 12, do check the age guidelines, or contact the organiser directly to ask if they can attend.
15 Green Walking Trails to Try
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park at sunset
Have a free day coming up, and not sure where to go? Pick a nature trail, download a map guide from our National Parks Board, and cross your fingers for good weather!
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This park is divided into two sections known as Park 1 and 2. On either side, visitors can explore a riverbank habitat rich in flora and fauna. |
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Explore a trail that meanders through a secondary forest. These are forests that have regenerated through largely natural processes, after the original forest vegetation was removed or disturbed. |
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A relaxing walk along the edge of MacRitchie Reservoir. Look out for the Clouded Monitor Lizard, the Long-tailed Macaque, and birds such as the Banded Woodpecker and White-bellied Fish Eagle. |
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An exciting walk that gives you a bird’s eye view of the forest canopy. |
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This boardwalk trail offers lovely views along the Changi Beach coastline. If you are here in the evening, do stay to catch the sunset. |
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Learn about 19 species of plants and trees within Singapore’s Civic District. |
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Ideal for birdwatching and exploring different natural habitats, including coastal forests and mangroves. |
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This walk takes you through a dense forested area that used to house a kampung community. It’s a chance to see fruit trees, butterflies, birds, and meandering streams. |
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Learn about 25 tree species in Fort Canning Park. |
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Trekkers can enjoy the lush greenery of Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill, and Kent Ridge, as well as the rich flora and fauna of Labrador Nature Reserve. |
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A relaxing boardwalk trail that will reward you with sightings of native animals like the Clouded Monitor Lizard, Common Sun Skink, Plantain Squirrel, and Long-tailed Macaque. |
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Venture into the less-visited areas of Singapore with this loop, which links four parks and runs through Buangkok, Sengkang, and Punggol. |
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Explore a mangrove forest, a Kitchen Garden, and a butterfly garden. |
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This trail takes you through one of the oldest remnants of primary rainforests in Singapore. |
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This walk introduces you to the natural habitats, heritage trees, and rich wildlife at St John’s Island. |
Want more activity suggestions, or have your own ideas to share? Join the conversation on the KiasuParents forum!
