sg lifestyle june holiday guide 2026

SG Lifestyle: June School Holiday Guide 2026

With the mid-year holidays officially in full swing, there’s no better time to shake up your usual routine and inject a little extra flavor into your weeks. ✨ whether you’re looking to plunge into deep-blue aesthetic wonderlands, unleash your inner adrenaline junkie across high-flying forest canopies, or burn rubber down neon-lit, Tokyo-inspired drift tracks, we’ve curated the ultimate guide to keeping your calendar fresh. From high-octane city thrills to slow-paced, deeply immersive cultural escapes, here is your definitive checklist for a June filled with vibrant energy, stellar feed-worthy moments, and those effortless, core-memory-making weekend vibes. 🗺️📸 energetic, aesthetic, and entirely unmissable – grab your crew and let’s dive in.


1) Singapore Oceanarium: CRYBABY Cry Me an Ocean

Get ready to dive deep into your feels, because POP MART is bringing a major dose of aesthetic charm to the Singapore Oceanarium! 🌊💧 This June holiday, the iconic, teary-eyed CRYBABY is taking over the deep blue for the exclusive Cry Me an Ocean series—making it the ultimate excuse for a dreamy, slow-paced day out. 🐬✨

Imagine wandering past massive manta rays and suddenly spotting larger-than-life CRYBABY sculptures and whimsical marine inflatables. 🐋💙 From adorable pufferfish to jellyfishes, seven newly designed characters are hidden across the Oceanarium and WEAVE, creating the perfect moody, stunning photo trail to level up your feed. 📸 Once you’ve soaked in the tranquil vibes, hit up the exclusive ocean-themed pop-up store to snag limited-edition blind boxes, lifestyle merch, and vinyl plush pendants. 🛒🛍️ Whether you’re a hardcore collector or just looking for a gorgeous, artsy escape, grab your crew and head down! 🌊✨

Event Dates: 24 June – 30 August 2026
Opening Hours: 10AM – 8PM (Mon–Sun, except Wed closes at 4PM)
Price: Included with standard admission (Adults: $55 | Child/Senior: $43)
Location: Singapore Oceanarium, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, S098269

 

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2) Mandai Wildlife Reserve: Pressed Flower Workshop

Get ready to trade your usual slow weekend for a serious dose of adrenaline, because Mandai’s wildlife scene just got a massive, 20-hectare upgrade! 🌳🧗‍♀️ Marking its highly anticipated next chapter, the rebranded Rainforest Wild Adventure has officially launched its brand-new East zone. If you’ve been looking for the ultimate excuse to unleash your inner explorer this June holiday, this epic, action-packed playground is it. 🐒✨

Imagine swinging a breezy eight metres above ground on the Ravine Swing, or testing your nerve 11 metres up on the Primate Climb—completely eye-level with curious Diana monkeys. 🌴🧭 From traversing a 125-metre canopy net bridge to conquering dramatic cave climbs, the park seamlessly blends heart-racing high elements with naturalistic animal encounters. Keep your eyes peeled for the incredibly elusive Okapi (often called the “forest giraffe”), making its major Southeast Asian debut alongside playful lemurs and pygmy hippos! 🦒✨ When you’re ready to cool down, hit up Singapore’s first-ever National Geographic pop-up stores to score some ultra-sleek outdoor gear. 🛍️ Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or just wanting a unique, lush day in the wild, grab your squad and go chase those treetop views! 🧗‍♂️💚

Opening Hours: 9AM – 6PM Daily (Last admission at 5PM)
Price: From $56.80 (Includes entry to both East & West zones + selected Adventure+ activities)
Location: Mandai Wildlife Reserve, 20 Mandai Lake Road, S729825


3) Dorifto: Indoor Drifting Track

Get ready to live out your ultimate Tokyo Drift fantasy, because Singapore’s first-ever indoor drifting arena has officially slid into town! 🏎️💨 Tucked away inside a Novena carpark, Dorifto! spans a massive 14,000 square feet, completely channeling Japanese touge (mountain pass) culture. If you’ve been searching for a high-octane, rain-or-shine escape this June holiday, this neon-lit playground is the perfect place to go sideways.✨

Step inside and you’ll immediately forget you’re in Singapore—the arena is decked out with authentic Japanese road signs, yellow street lamps, and a replica of the iconic Initial D Fujiwara Tofu Shop. 🌲⛽ You’ll get to slide through six hair-raising turns and a dedicated donut-spin roundabout behind the wheel of bespoke electric mini drift cars inspired by legendary rides like the Toyota AE86 and Mazda RX-7. 🏎️🔥 Best of all, these karts are built for maximum spinning rather than extreme speeding, and come packed with impact-absorbing bumpers. That means you get all the thrill of losing traction and squealing around corners with zero real-world risk. 🏁 It’s entirely beginner-friendly (no driver’s license needed!), making it a stellar spot to just vibe, compete with your crew, and snap some majorly aesthetic, racing-style shots for the feed. 📸

Opening Hours: 12PM – 10PM (Weekdays) | 10AM – 10PM (Weekends)
Price: From $23 per 8-minute session (Off-Peak) | $28 (Peak & PH)
Location: Velocity @ Novena Square, Carpark Level 6A, 238 Thomson Road, S307683


4) Children Museum Singapore: PLAY @Children’s Season

Get ready to let your imagination run wild, because Children’s Museum Singapore is celebrating the International Day of Play with an epic, week-long festival! 🎨🧸 For this year’s PLAY @ Children’s Season, the museum is turning up the fun with a massive focus on sustainability and pure, open-ended creativity. If you’ve been looking for the ultimate excuse to let the little ones loose while soaking in some wholesome family bonding this June holiday, this is the perfect spot. ✨

Step into a world where everyday items get a magical second life! 📦🌱 From the high-energy Play Together: A Pop-up Playground (where kids can design their own imaginative forts and spaces using recycled loose parts) to the super quirky Music Makers workshop where you get to build and drum on instruments crafted from discarded materials, the vibe is all about resourcefulness and messy, joyful play. 🥁✨ Plus, you can hunt down special stamp booklets across the galleries, catch interactive storytelling shows like Ms. Nat and the Zero Waste Heroes, or dive into a massive mee goreng pool over at the Into the Hawkerverse exhibition. 🍜 It’s a beautifully vibrant, slow-paced day out designed to unlock serious creativity—and yes, the aesthetic, bright spaces mean plenty of adorable, candid snaps for the memory book! 📸

Event Dates: 30 May – 28 June 2026 (PLAY-specific festival runs heavily from 11 – 15 June 2026)
Time: 9AM – 5:45PM (Varies by booked timeslots)
Price: Free General Admission for Singaporeans/PRs; Selected signature workshops from $20 – $30
Location: Children’s Museum Singapore, 23-B Coleman Street, S179807


5) ArtScience Museum: Into the Ocean: Journey Beneath

Get ready to embark on a mesmerizing deep-sea voyage, because the ArtScience Museum is hosting the world premiere of its massive new flagship exhibition! 🌊🐋 In an epic collaboration with global ocean exploration giants OceanX, Into the Ocean: Journey Beneath is making its global debut just in time for the June holidays. If you’ve been looking for a stunning, slow-paced indoor escape that blends heavy aesthetic visuals with fascinating science, this is your sign to dive in. 🎟️✨

Conceived as a fully “immersive” experience, the exhibition is structured as a literal descent into the deep blue, tracking through five gorgeous, moody zones. 🌌 You’ll start in the sunlit surface waters, checking out coral reef research from Singapore’s Southern Islands and real environmental DNA, before plunging into the pitch-black abyss. 🦑 The backbone of the show features incredibly rare, never-before-seen cinematic footage captured by advanced submersibles, paired with real deep-sea specimens from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum and mind-bending contemporary art installations by international creators like Marshmallow Laser Feast. 🎨📸 Before you resurface, you can even try your hand at interactive science activities that let you directly participate in local seagrass restoration. Grab your crew, wander through shades of oceanic blue, and get ready for a gorgeous, deeply reflective afternoon. 💙✨

Event Dates: 6 June – 1 November 2026
Time: 10AM – 7PM (Sun–Thu) | 10AM – 9PM (Fri–Sat)
Price: Singapore Residents: From $19.50 (Adult) | $16.50 (Concession). Standard: From $22 (Adult)
Location: ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands, 6 Bayfront Ave, S018974


6) Mandai Wildlife Reserve: Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue

Ready to trade your screen for the real thing? Asia’s first-ever Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue has officially spawned at Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s Green Canvas! 🧱🎮 This massive, high-tech indoor playground turns the world’s favorite sandbox game into a live-action quest.

Armed with a glowing, vibrating “Orb of Interaction,” you’ll physically step into life-sized blocky biomes to mine resources, throw down with creepers, and save a local village from a zombie outbreak. 🔮💥 Blending theatrical sets with slick motion-tracking tech, it’s a 55-minute rush that transitions from a lush forest to a moody, volcanic Nether. Save the day, secure a super rare in-game digital cape, and hit the Trading Post for limited merch. ⚔️💎 It’s the ultimate aesthetic gaming photo trail—grab your crew and go live the game! 📸

Event Dates: 24 April – 13 September 2026
Time: 11AM – 7PM (Mon–Fri) | 10AM – 8PM (Sat, Sun & Holidays)
Price: Local Residents from $43.70 (Adult) | $38 (Child/Student). Multi-park bundles available.
Location: Green Canvas, Mandai Wildlife EAST, 80 Mandai Lake Road, S729826


7) Sentosa Island: Stories by the Beach

Ready to swap your frantic group chats for a beautifully quiet, sun-drenched beach read? Sentosa has teamed up with the National Library Board to launch Stories by the Beach, an ultra-chill, open-air literary escape right on the shores of Palawan Beach! 🏝️📖 If you’ve been looking for the ultimate excuse to slow down, unplug, and embrace a little coastal zen this June holiday, this is your sign to pack a towel.

Step onto the sand and you’ll find a beautifully curated Mobile Library and a dedicated beachside “Sit-n-Read Node.” 🌴✨ Packed with an eclectic, rotating selection of pre-loved books, the concept is wonderfully community-driven: you can borrow, lounge under the shade of a palm tree, or even take a book home with you for free—no library card required (just remember to bring it back later so others can vibe with it too!). It’s a beautifully aesthetic, slow-paced sanctuary designed for pure, screen-free unwinding. 🌊🧘‍♀️ Grab a book, find a pocket of shade, and let the ocean breeze turn the pages for you! 📸

Event Dates: 5 June – 31 December 2026
Time: 24/7 (Open Daily)
Price: Completely Free!
Location: Palawan Beach, Sentosa (Alight at Beach Station via Sentosa Express and take a quick stroll down the sand!)

 

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8) Our Tampines Hub: The Great Tampines Kueh-scape

Forget everything you know about giant art installations, because Singapore’s favorite neighborhood hub is about to get a majorly sweet, pastel-hued makeover! 🍡✨ For this year’s massive OTH Family Festival, the entire Town Square is transforming into a surreal dreamscape entirely inspired by the humble kueh—the ultimate comfort snack that brings all our cultures together. If you’ve been hunting for a vibrant, deeply nostalgic community day out this June holiday, this whimsical playground is exactly where you need to be. 🎈

Step into the square and you’ll find yourself surrounded by towering, larger-than-life kueh-inspired outdoor structures. 📸 Keep your cameras ready, because wandering past oversized, vibrant kueh lapis layers and giant, textured kueh salat blocks makes for the most beautifully aesthetic, color-popping shots for the feed. Beyond the surreal visuals, the space is packed with a lively line-up of fringe activities, artsy workshops, and interactive family fun designed to delight everyone from kids to grandparents. It’s a gorgeous celebration of unity, neighborhood pride, and our shared love for local flavors. Grab your squad, soak in the high-energy festive vibes, and come experience Tampines at its most vibrant! 💗🎀

Event Dates: 20 June – 28 June 2026 (Closed on Mondays)
Time: 5PM – 9:30PM (Weekdays) | 10AM – 9:30PM (Weekends)
Price: Completely Free Admission!
Location: Town Square, Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, S528523

 

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9) Marina Square: Sesame Street Magical Art World

Say goodbye to basic character pop-ups, because childhood nostalgia is getting a massive, modern art glow-up right in the heart of town! 🎨🍪 The Sesame Street Magical Art World has officially taken over the Marina Square Atrium, effortlessly blending whimsical childhood memories with serious designer-toy aesthetics.

Step inside and you’ll be greeted by six monumental, larger-than-life inflatable sculptures reimagined by globally renowned contemporary artists like Edgar Plans and Jun Oson. 🎈📸 It’s a total visual feast—from Elmo to Big Bird, these street icons make for the ultimate color-popping shots for your feed. Beyond the gallery vibes, you can unleash your own inner graffiti artist at Doodle Wonder Alley, test your skills at a uniquely themed 6-hole mini-golf course, or let loose in the vibrant Bounce & Play Pit. 🖍️⛳ Grab your squad, grab your socks, and come see the neighborhood in a whole new light! 🧸🎀

Event Dates: 5 June – 28 June 2026
Time: 11AM – 9:30PM Daily
Price: Free General Admission! (Selected interactive play zones require onsite slot bookings)
Location: Central Atrium, Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard, S039594

 

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10) Metropolitan YMCA: Green Futures Hub (Go Green SG)

Ever wondered what it actually takes to future-proof a tropical city against unpredictable weather and skyrocketing temperatures? 🌿🏙️ In support of the massive, nationwide Go Green SG movement, the newly launched Green Futures Hub has opened its doors at the Metropolitan YMCA to tackle the crucial theme of Climate Adaptation. If you’ve been looking for a highly engaging, meaningful weekend escape to experience with the family this June, this experiential eco-hive is the perfect place to connect the dots.

Step into the interactive gallery space and get ready to swap dry facts for hands-on, gamified challenges. 🔮✨ Complete with an Eco Pledge Passport to track your progress, you’ll dive deep into major real-world survival topics—from unlocking the secrets of food resilience and urban hydroponic farming to playing the role of a city planner mapping out zero-waste, heat-resilient neighborhoods. The vibe is entirely focused on turning complex climate science into playful, collaborative problem-solving, right down to designing a self-sustaining miniature metropolis. It’s an eye-opening, inspiring day out designed to spark serious curiosity, practical everyday habits, and maybe even a few future green careers. Grab your family, take a meaningful pause for the future, and come build a more resilient tomorrow! 🌏💚

Event Dates: 11 May – 28 June 2026 (Main Go Green SG season)
Time: 9AM – 5PM (Mon–Sat) | 9AM – 1PM (Public Holiday Eve) | Closed on Sundays
Price: Free Admission! (Selected premium workshops and interactive games vary)
Location: Green Futures Hub, Metropolitan YMCA (Lobby B), 60 Stevens Rd, S257854


11) VivoCity: Toy Story 5 “Giant Toy Box” Activation

Ever wondered what the world looks like from the bottom of a toy chest? 🧸🤠 To celebrate the highly anticipated cinema release of Toy Story 5, VivoCity is transforming its massive Outdoor Plaza into a surreal, larger-than-life replica of Bonnie’s bedroom! If you’ve been searching for a healthy dose of pure, multi-generational Pixar nostalgia to share with your crew or family this June, this massive playground is your ultimate destination.

Step onto the plaza and prepare to feel completely shrunk down to toy-size. 🚀📸 The “Toy Box Adventures Zone” features towering, beautifully detailed installations of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the gang that make for the most whimsical, color-popping photo backdrops. Right next to it, you can dive headfirst into the high-energy Carnival Zone, packed with Pizza Planet-themed game booths, prize grabber machines, trackless Mini Express Train rides, and colorful pedal karts. 🏁🍕 Once you’ve conquered the games, head indoors to track down hidden character stamp stations for exclusive sticker rewards, or swing by the retail pop-up at the East Court to snag limited-edition collectibles. Grab your favorite people, find your inner kid, and go play your way to infinity and beyond! 🛸✨

Event Dates: 29 May – 28 June 2026 (Film releases in cinemas 18 June 2026)
Time: 10AM – 10PM Daily (Carnival operates 12PM–10PM Mon–Thu, 11AM–10PM Fri–Sun & PH)
Price: Mostly Free Admission!
Location: Outdoor Plaza (Level 1) & East Court, VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, S098585


12) Downtown East: Summer Sports Fiesta

Have you ever seen a waterpark completely switch gears into a competitive, neon-splashed court arena? 🌊🎾 For its massive school holiday takeover, Downtown East has launched the Summer Sports Fiesta, transforming the entire lifestyle hub—and Wild Wild Wet—into a vibrant, high-energy playground dedicated to active play and aesthetic sports culture.

Step inside the waterpark and you’ll immediately hit Singapore’s first-ever dedicated pickleball court integrated right inside a water park—meaning you can rally hard under the sun and jump straight into the pool for a cool-down dip. 🏓💦 If relaxing is more your vibe, you can drift along the Shiok River on oversized, playful pickleball-shaped floats, or check out the Tsunami Pool for weekend water polo face-offs. Back on dry land, Event Square has teamed up with Solace Studios to drop four hyper-aesthetic, sports-inspired interactive photobooths (think sun-soaked surf beach backdrops and moody, stadium-light locker rooms). Complete with an Enrichment Fair stacked with weekend trial workshops and a chance to spin the wheel for premium loot, it’s the ultimate spot to get moving and level up your feed. Grab your squad, pack your gear, and go serve your best holiday look! 📸🏆

Event Dates: 1 June – 19 July 2026
Time: Wild Wild Wet open 12PM – 6PM (Closed Tuesdays); Event Square activations run 11AM – 6PM Daily
Price: Included with standard Wild Wild Wet admission (from $29 Child | $39 Adult). Event Square photobooths and fair entry are Free!
Location: Downtown East (Wild Wild Wet & Event Square), 1 Pasir Ris Close, S519599 

 

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13) Cineleisure: Museum of Ice Cream “Summer Escape” Pop-Up

Ever wondered what it feels like to dive headfirst into a vibrant, millennial-pink candy fantasy right in the middle of a shopping run? 🍦💗 For a limited two-week takeover, the world-famous Museum of Ice Cream has brought its iconic, sugar-fueled magic out of Dempsey and straight into the basement of Cineleisure for the ultimate Summer Escape!

The absolute star of this whimsical, neon-lit playground is a massive, 15-square-meter pink Sprinkle Pool. 🦩📸 Spend just $20 anywhere in the mall, and you can jump right in to take on the high-stakes “Find the Squishy” challenge—where hunting down hidden toy prizes among the sprinkles can score you premium MOIC memberships or free sweet treats. Beyond the epic photogenic ball-pit vibes, you can flex your creative muscles at the Squishy Painting Workshops, where a 30-minute guided session lets you fully customize and take home your own dessert-inspired keepsake. 🎨✨ It is a beautifully vivid, high-energy slice of pure joy designed to elevate your mood and your feed. Grab your squad, clear your camera roll, and go get a scoop of the action! 🛍️🍨

Event Dates: 8 June – 21 June 2026
Time: 11AM – 8PM Daily
Price: Sprinkle Pool entry is complimentary with a minimum $20 same-day spend at any Cineleisure retailer.
Location: Basement 1, Cineleisure, 8 Grange Rd, S239695

 

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14) CapitaLand Malls: National Family Festival “Neighbourhood Takeover”

What if your weekend grocery run suddenly collided with a massive, high-energy festival arena? 🛒🎈 In a massive collaboration with Families for Life, CapitaLand is bringing the National Family Festival straight to your local hood with a dynamic, month-long mall takeover series under the heartwarming theme, “Family Begins with Me.”

The mall atriums are shifting away from typical retail setups into vibrant, interactive bonding hubs designed to bridge the generation gap. 🎨👾 At the Lot One Shoppers’ Mall stop (12–14 June), you can tackle retro-style arcade game booths together, jump into hands-on arts and crafts corners, or sit in on interactive parenting workshops. If you’re heading east to Bedok Mall or Sengkang Grand Mall, the layout pivots to playful “Family Love Language” challenges and cooperative team games. Complete with custom photo backdrops to frame the perfect multi-generational family portrait, it’s a beautifully lively, accessible way to turn standard errand runs into core core-memory-making moments. Rally the kids, call up the grandparents, and go claim your weekend fun close to home! 📸

Event Dates: Weekends between 6 June – 28 June 2026
Time: 10AM – 8PM Daily
Price: Free Admission!
Location: Main Atriums (Level 1) across participating CapitaLand Malls

 

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15) Palawan Green: Splashtopia 2026 – Ride the Wave of Aloha!

Ever wondered what happens when a massive tropical island party collides with a giant water playground? 💦🌴 In a spectacular homecoming after massive hits across Asia, Kiztopia has taken over the sweeping lawns of Palawan Green to drop Splashtopia 2026: Ride the Wave of Aloha!—transforming the coastline into a sun-soaked Hawaiian paradise.

The entire beachfront space has been redressed with vibrant tiki-inspired inflatables, flower garland archways, and towering volcanic slides. 🌋🚀 Adrenaline seekers can race down high-speed twin slides or conquer the slippery, interconnected tracks of Drago’s Volcanic Splash Kingdom. If you’re just looking to feed your aesthetic summer timeline, you can drift along the scenic water trails on oversized floaties, capture some color-popping shots against the tropical backdrops, or grab a water gun to join the massive island showdown against Captain Thirsty. 🔫🏴‍☠️ Complete with safe sensory splash pads for the little ones and delicious poolside bites, it’s the ultimate, high-energy way to beat the heat in style. Pack your swimwear, grab your squad, and go catch the wave! 📸🌊

Event Dates: 30 May – 28 June 2026
Time: 10AM – 8PM Daily (Each ticket grants a 3-hour play session)
Price: Local Residents from $24 (Weekdays) | $28 (Weekends).
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