Things To Do This September School Holidays
School’s out from 6–14 September 2025—time to make memories! We’ve rounded up fresh, fun and family-friendly ideas across budgets, weather, and energy levels, plus quick tips on bookings and deals.
First things first: key dates & quick wins
Holiday window: Sat 6 Sep to Sun 14 Sep 2025 (MOE calendar).
Free Sentosa entry: From 6–14 Sep, Sentosa is waiving island admission via selected modes—perfect for stacking multiple attractions in one day
Big-ticket day outs (new + exciting)
1) Singapore Oceanarium (the revamped S.E.A. Aquarium)
Brand-new and three times larger, with 22 immersive zones. Daily 10am–7pm; note a few early-closure dates this month—check before you go.
Minion Land officially opened this year and is a riot for kids (and secretly, parents). Ride, munch, repeat.
3) Bird Paradise + Mandai Wildlife West (free public zone)
Meet 3,500+ birds across eight giant aviaries (9am–6pm, last entry 5pm), then let the kids loose at the free play areas and dining spots just outside the gates at Mandai Wildlife West.
Catch the light-and-sound show at the world-famous indoor waterfall (evenings, multiple showtimes), then bounce around the Manulife Sky Nets or Foggy Bowls at Canopy Park.
Planning tips (so the day actually goes smoothly)
Book timed slots early for hot-ticket places (Oceanarium, Children’s Museum, ArtScience). Check for exceptional early-closure notices.
Leverage deals:
Sentosa admission is free 6–14 Sep—bundle multiple island activities. Sentosa
Use ActiveSG credits to offset camp fees.
Hydration & shade: Plan outdoor play early morning or late afternoon (Coastal PlayGrove, Admiralty Park).
Night outs: Make the most of the Night Festival on 5–6 Sep (extended museum hours, lots of free light art).
Rain plan: Keep a list of indoor fallbacks near your area (Kiztopia, libraries, ArtScience, Snow City).
