BusyKidd’s Ultimate Guide: Kids & Family Activities 16-17 May 2026

Are you ready to continue living this May in the most thrilling and memorable way? Then it’s time to plan its next weekend – and it has prepared plenty of excitement for everyone. Lovely stories, fun workshops, lively fairs, and art and culture in every detail – there’s something totally family-friendly and absolutely engaging. Let’s check out the BusyKidd’s Ultimate Guide: Kids & Family Activities 16-17 May 2026 and find all the info!

Enroll Kids In Exciting Summer Camps

Summer feels even more magical when every week brings a new adventure, new knowledge and skills, and new friends. From science and sports to art, coding, and outdoor fun, summer camps can give children a nice mix of learning, play, and unforgettable memories during the school holidays. How to choose the best option for your little explorer? You can check out BusyKidd’s guide to Summer Camps For Kids in Singapore 2026.

Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue @ Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Cannot live a single day without your favourite game of Minecraft? And what if you could turn screen time into a real-world adventure for your entire family? Grab your kids and head to Green Canvas at Mandai Wildlife Reserve to enjoy the Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue. Embark on an interactive quest. Travel through iconic biomes, gather resources, battle mobs, and help save the village. Perfect for kids who love action and problem-solving.

• When: 24 April to 13 September
• Where: Green Canvas, Mandai Wildlife Reserve
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price:
  • Adult: From $46
  • Child: From $40
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Brave Hearts, Clever Minds @ Woodlands Library

Does your little one enjoy clever heroes, funny surprises, and tales where courage wins the day? This free storytelling session is a good pick for an exciting and meaningful time. The event brings together three lovely stories about small characters outsmarting stronger ones. It is part of the 398.2 Storytelling Festival. Suitable for little listeners aged 4 to 6 and above.

• When: 16 May, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
• Where: Woodlands Library – Programme Zone (Level 1)
• Age: Suitable for children aged 4-6 years and older
• Admission Price: Free
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Children’s Entrepreneurship Fair @ Hollandse Club

It’s time for shopping blended with some fun, excitement, and inspiration – as the Children’s Entrepreneurship Fair at Hollandse Club calls all Singaporeans and city guests to browse little stalls filled with handmade creations, games, and inventive ideas by young entrepreneurs aged 5 to 16. The event is designed to help children build real-life skills like marketing, pricing, customer interaction, and problem-solving. As well as to provide great shopping opportunities and a lively atmosphere for all visitors.

• When: 17 May, 11 AM to 3 PM
• Where: Hollandse Club
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Free
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Gateway Kids Club May – Nurturing Nature

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It’s storytelling time, and Storyteller Angel from Zip Zap Zoom Collective will help you dive into the magical world of another fascinating fairy tale, Rustle’s Big Bag-venture. Interesting and inspiring, this story is ideal for little listeners from 3 to 7 years old.

• When: 16 May, 10 AM
• Where: Gateway Theatre Dance Studio
• Age: Recommended for children from 3 to 7 years old
• Admission Price: Free
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Get Crafty! – Tulip Cup Holder @ Gardens by the Bay

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Planning a visit to Flower Dome? Be sure to add this hands-on workshop to your plan! Decorate your own canvas cup holder with fabric markers and stencils – and use your creation in everyday life. Each session takes 15 minutes – perfect for a short creative break.

• When: 16 and 17 May, 10 AM to 6 PM
• Where: Australian Garden, Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
• Age: Suitable for ages 4 and above
• Admission Price: $15
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Pets & Food Weekend @ Crane

If you are looking for a welcoming place for your entire family (including its fluffy members) to have fun and spend a great time, head to Crane for its traditional Pets & Food Weekend. Meet like-minded people, enjoy shopping, try something very delicious, and celebrate your family.

• When: 16 and 17 May, 10 AM to 6 PM
• Where: Crane at Joo Chiat
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Free
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Play Wellness – Build, Create, Connect @ Youngberg Wellness Centre

This free wellness session is great for visitors of all ages – and is a nice choice for a calmer and more connection-focused pastime with your family. Enjoy a creative, low-pressure experience. Relax your mind and body. Strengthen your family bonds.

• When: 17 May, 3 PM to 5 PM
• Where: Youngberg Wellness Centre
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Free
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Singapore International Festival Of Arts 2026

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For a dose of beautiful art and excitement, be sure to attend this year’s edition of the annual Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) with a Let’s Play! theme. Merge with fantastic art. Feel the depth of Singapore’s artistic landscape. Celebrate the talent.

• When: 15-30 May
• Where: Multiple venues
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Free and paid programmes
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The Beatles – Beatlemania On Tour Concert @ Sands Theatre

It is a concert where parents get the nostalgia, and children get the fun of discovering legendary songs live. The Beatles – Beatlemania On Tour Concert comes to Sands Theatre on 15 and 16 May, with classic hits like Let It Be, Yellow Submarine, Help!, and many others – brought to life through live performances, period-inspired costumes, replica instruments, and theatrical staging. And an exhilarating atmosphere, of course.

• When: 15 and 16 May
• Where: Sands Theatre
• Age: 7+
• Admission Price: $58 – $158
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Tiger’s Garden of Kindness @ Kiztopia

This weekend, Kiztopia makes fun even more heartwarming. Tiger’s Garden of Kindness invites little ones to celebrate kindness through sweet, hands-on activities like making a blooming Mother’s Day card, sharing kind deeds on a growing community tree, and joining daily storytelling sessions and Kiztopia Friends meet-and-greets.

• When: May
• Where: Multiple locations
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Admission charge to Kiztopia applies
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Van Gogh Inside: Love Vincent

If you are looking for something truly special – fascinating, dreamy, and totally inspiring – this immersive art experience is a lovely one to consider. Van Gogh Inside: Love Vincent is running this May in Singapore, blending huge moving projections, music, and interactive moments inspired by Van Gogh’s most famous works. A breathtaking cultural stop – lively, visual, and easy for children to enjoy.

• When: May and June
• Where: Groundseesaw Singapore
• Age: Recommended for ages 4 and up
• Admission Price:
  • Child: From $18
  • Adult: From $28
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VOilah! France Singapore Festival

This lively festival calls everyone to dive into its bright atmosphere and enjoy multiple cultural performances, exhibitions, music, cinema, gastronomy, and more. Celebrate French creativity and France-Singapore collaboration. Discover an incredible union of two cultures.

• When: Until 20 June
• Where: Multiple locations
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Free and paid activities
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What A Bee-zy Day! @ KidsSTOP

KidsSTOP has something special for all little scientists – a fun-filled session of its Totally Science programme that will open an incredible world of bees to all little ones from 2 to 3 years old. Kids will learn how honey is created and make their own finger-licking honey snacks. What a Bee-zy Day!

• When: 16 May, 10 AM to 11:30 AM
• Where: KidsSTOP, Science Centre Singapore
• Age: 2-3 years old
• Admission Price:
  • Non-members: $65
  • Members: $60
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XWA EYPY Presents The Aristocats Kids @ XCL World Academy

Spectate a jazzy Disney favourite on the stage of XCL World Academy. Enjoy playful musical theatre, familiar characters, and school-stage energy. The show is approximately 40 minutes long – with no intermission. Great for families with young spectators.

• When: 16 May, 10 AM to 10:40 AM
• Where: XCL World Academy
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Free
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Merge With Nature at Farms

Need a break from the bustling city? A farm visit can be a lovely way for kids – and their grown-ups, of course – to slow down, unwind, meet animals, explore nature, and discover a different side of Singapore. For a selection of family-friendly farms, explore BusyKidd’s guide to the Best Farms To Visit With Kids In Singapore.

We already love this eventful May! And what about you?

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