March School Holidays 2025: Top Activities for Families in Singapore

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When are the March school holidays in 2025? The March vacation period for Singapore schools and junior colleges is from Saturday 15 March to Sunday 23 March.

Wondering what to do as a family during the March school holidays? You might want to visit the new wildlife adventure park Rainforest Wild Asia (opening March 12), or the reopened Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. For a cultural experience, you can also check out the Kampong Glam Ramadan Bazaar, which runs till March 25.

Prefer to avoid large crowds, yet still want something meaningful, fun, and memorable for the whole family? See our suggestions below!

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20 Self-Guided Nature Walks for the School Holidays (Maps Included)

Take advantage of sunny days in March to enjoy what our local parks have to offer:

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Description

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park

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. At Bishan Park 1, a bubble maker often shows up on weekend afternoons at the water playground, creating giant bubbles to entertain families!

Bukit Batok Nature Park

Explore a trail that takes you through a secondary forest — these are forests that have regenerated through largely natural processes, after the original forest vegetation was removed.

MacRitchie Boardwalk: Chemperai Trail

Walk along the edge of MacRitchie Reservoir to see the Clouded Monitor Lizard, the Long-tailed Macaque, and birds like the Banded Woodpecker and White-bellied Fish Eagle.

MacRitchie Boardwalk: Prunus Trail

This MacRitchie trail connects to the Petai Trail, where you’ll get to see even more wildlife.

MacRitchie Tree Top Walk

An exciting walk that gives you a bird’s eye view of the forest canopy.

Changi Point Coastal Walk

This boardwalk trail offers views along the Changi Beach coastline. If you are here in the evening, stay to catch the sunset!

Changi Walking Trail: Heritage Trees

Discover seven tree species in the Changi Tree Conservation Area.

Coney Island Park

Great for birdwatching and exploring different natural habitats, including coastal forests and mangroves.

Dairy Farm Nature Park: Wallace Trail

This walk takes you through a dense forested area that used to house a kampung (village) community. 

Fort Canning Park: Spice Garden

Discover the herbs and spices at Fort Canning Park’s Spice Garden.

Fort Canning Park: Trees of the Fort Trail

Learn about 25 trees in Fort Canning Park.

HortPark and the Southern Ridges

With this trail, hikers can explore Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill, and Labrador Nature Reserve.

Lower Peirce Trail

A boardwalk trail that will reward you with sightings of native animals like the Clouded Monitor Lizard, Common Sun Skink, and Plantain Squirrel. 

North Eastern Riverine Loop

Venture into the less-visited areas of Singapore with this loop, which links four parks and runs through Buangkok, Sengkang, and Punggol.

Pasir Ris Park

Explore the mangrove forest, kitchen garden, and butterfly garden.

Pulau Ubin: Tree Trail

This well-shaded trail takes you to old plantation sites and the home of a late village leader.

Singapore Botanic Gardens: Rainforest Trail

Explore one of Singapore’s oldest rainforests, in the heart of the city.

St John’s Island Trail

This walk introduces you to natural habitats, heritage trees, and rich wildlife.

Tampines Eco Green

Discover this little-known eco park, which has a marsh trail and a forest trail.

Western Adventure Loop

Use park connectors to explore parks in the western region of Singapore, such as Dairy Farm Nature Park, Bukit Batok Nature Park, and Pandan Reservoir.

Where to Discover Fun Workshops and Activities in Singapore

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Here are some websites where you can book activities for the family, or find a new local experience to try:

Website

Activity Type

ActiveSG

Arts Republic

Esplanade

EventBrite

National Heritage Board

National Library Board (NLB)

National Parks

People’s Association (PA)

 

Seek Sophie

SportsHub

Want more activity ideas for the school holidays? Find out what other parents are doing on the KiasuParents forum!

Wed 05/03/2025