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Budget-Friendly Family Activities to do This June Holidays

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Check out what events to do as a family on a budget this June holidays!
Photo: Sentosa
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Game Dragon Boating

Date: June 17 and 18

Price: Fully subsidised for eligible participants

Time: 2.30pm to 5.30pm

Location: SINDA HQ, 1 Beatty Road, Singapore 209943

Indian youths can pick up a new sport for free this June Holiday with GAME Dragon Boating. Organised by Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) and in partnership with the Singapore Dragon Boat Association, it is a fully subsidised two-day programme taught by certified coaches where youth will learn essential paddling techniques and race basics, receiving a certificate upon completion. The programme is open to all Indian youths aged 13 to 24 who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Taught by certified coaches, participants learn dragon boating basics while building confidence and teamwork.
Taught by certified coaches, participants learn dragon boating basics while building confidence and teamwork.
PHOTO: SINDA

When The World Dances

Date: June 6 and 7

Price: S$32.54

Time: 3pm

Location: Alliance Française Theatre 

When the World Dances is a bilingual show for families, performed in English and French, featuring three folktales from India, Zimbabwe, and Panama. This hour-long performance features dancers from Apsaras Arts and live music accompaniment by Singaporean composer, improviser and performer Raghavendran Rajasekaran.

When the World Dances features three traditional stories from India, Zimbabwe and Panama
When the World Dances features three traditional stories from India, Zimbabwe and Panama
PHOTO: Alliance Française de Singapour

Not So Little Fair

Date: June 6 and 7

Price: Free

Location: Suntec Convention Hall 404

Families with toddlers and children aged up to 14 can explore diverse programmes in academics, arts, sports and STEM at the Not So Little Fair. Organised by events company Hitcheed, it features over 70 vendors and top enrichment centres. Parents can find the best classes in an experiential environment, while children enjoy an educational day out learning new skills.

Organised by Hitcheed, the Not So Little Fair features over 70 vendors and top enrichment centres.
Organised by Hitcheed, the Not So Little Fair features over 70 vendors and top enrichment centres.
PHOTO: eventbrite/notsolittlefair

Movies by the Beach (Family Fest)

Date: June 13 to 28

Price: Free

Location: Palawan Kidz City Roof Garden 

Families can enjoy the silver screen by the sea with Sentosa’s Movies by the Beach. As part of the island’s Family Fest, selected animated films will be screened every weekend at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. On Sundays, attendees can look forward to various arts-and-crafts booths from 5pm to 9.30pm, including a best-dressed contest.

As part of Sentosa’s Family Fest, selected animated films will be screened every weekend at 5.30pm and 7.30pm.  
As part of Sentosa’s Family Fest, selected animated films will be screened every weekend at 5.30pm and 7.30pm.  
PHOTO: Sentosa

Get Curious! All About the River

Date: May 30 to June 28

Price: Free

Location: National Museum of Singapore

As part of Children’s Season 2026, the National Museum of Singapore has organised a series of exhibitions and workshops especially designed for parents with children aged three and above. It includes interactive installations and hands-on activities to explore how the Singapore River shaped the nation’s journey from a bustling island settlement to a global eco-city.

Visitors learn how the Singapore River shaped the nation’s journey from an island settlement to global eco-city through interactive installations, drop-in activities and hands-on workshop
Visitors learn how the Singapore River shaped the nation’s journey from an island settlement to global eco-city through interactive installations, drop-in activities and hands-on workshop
PHOTO: National Museum of Singapore

Summer Playground

Date: June 20 to 21

Price: Free

Location: Enabling Village

Hosted by SG Enable along with JangandFox Huglings, Summer Playground is an event that offers a space for learning, sensory discovery and inclusive play. Families with young children are invited to engage with persons with disabilities and their caregivers through complimentary activities. The first 500 visitors will get goodie bags.

The family-friendly event offers a space for learning, sensory discovery, and inclusive play, where people of all abilities can connect and build a community of kindness.
The family-friendly event offers a space for learning, sensory discovery, and inclusive play, where people of all abilities can connect and build a community of kindness.
PHOTO: Enabling Village
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