Cover The best kid-friendly experiences in Sentosa (Photo: Sentosa Development Corporation)

We list the best activities for your kids to experience in Sentosa

Sentosa is well-known among Singaporeans and tourists alike for its host of fun activities and relaxing island life. Boasting many exciting attractions, it is no wonder families head down to the island over the weekend and during the school holidays. Some of the most popular attractions that will surely thrill your little ones include Universal Studios Singapore, Adventure Cove, iFly Singapore and more. All of which will surely bring out the most in your energetic kiddos.

This holiday, opt for a getaway at Singapore’s very own island playground and make wonderful memories as a family.

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1. Sentosa Sensoryscape

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Above Sentosa Sensoryscape invites us to explore the island's rich biodiversity (Photo: Sentosa Development Corporation)

Instead of taking the Sentosa Island Express from Resorts World Sentosa to the island’s beautiful beaches, why not check out its new 350-metre-long connector? The newest attraction offers an immersive and multi-sensory experience that invites us to explore the island’s rich biodiversity. Stroll along the connector to find various sensory gardens designed to engage all your five senses—walk through the Scented Sphere and you’ll be met with natural fragrances such as ylang-ylang or head to Symphony Streams to hear the calming sounds of trickling water.  When the sun sets, the attraction comes alive with nature-inspired soundscapes, interactive digital light art and augmented reality.

2. Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience

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Above Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience has made Asia-Pacific debut in Singapore (Photo: Fever)

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience has made its Asia-Pacific debut in Singapore in February 2024. Located along the Coastal Trail on Sentosa Island, the experience is inspired by the series’s iconic Forbidden Forest. Lined with mesmerising lights, look out for mystical creatures like unicorn, nifflers and hippogriffs. 

3. HyperDrive

Have a friendly competition with the family at The Palawan @ Sentosa’s HyperDrive. Designed with gamification features, this electric go-cart circuit allows you to immerse yourself in the world of real-life racing. The three-level indoor race track spans 308 metres with 14 turns and allows you to collect various ‘weapons’ and ‘boosts’ to help you get to the finish line.

4. Fort Siloso

Learn about Singapore’s history during WWII at this child-friendly on-site military museum. Explore the underground ammunition stores and check out various WWII memorabilia before visiting the Surrender Chambers for an immersive show. The show transports you back in time as you learn about the people who lived during the Japanese Occupation. Six interactive zones are also available, complete with wax figures, video effects and more.

5. Mega Adventure Park

Families who are into high-flying sports are going to love this. The Mega Adventure Park’s star attraction, the MegaZip, is where parents and kids fly down a 75 metre zip line. With a speed of 60 kilometres per hour, swoosh down the line like a superhero over the lush jungle canopy of Imbiah Hill. Take on the park’s Mega Climb after that daring flight–this high ropes adventure course is sure to feed high-energy kids. 

6. Universal Studios Singapore

What’s a trip to Sentosa without exploring Universal Studios Singapore (USS). This mega theme park is Singapore’s most-known and well-beloved theme park. A rite of passage for any kid, a trip to USS is a joyous affair. Hop on adrenaline pumping rides among dinosaurs at Jurassic World, watch entertaining shows with Puss in Boots at Far Far Away, and snap a photo with your favourite minions at USS.

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7. Singapore Cable Car

Enter Sentosa in style on a cable car ride from Mount Faber Peak to the island. Cruise through the skyline and snap photographs of Resorts World Sentosa and Sentosa’s lush foliage along the way with your kids. Running from now till September 30, your ride got way more exciting as cable cars are decorated with the popular kid characters, Pokémon.

8. HeadRock VR

Perfect for a rainy day, Singapore’s first virtual reality theme park is sure to delight your kids. Hop on thrilling rides where you steer a vehicle or cruise on a raft and transport yourselves into an exciting natural terrain with the power of technology. For younger kids, head down to the Kids Media Interactive Zone where a magical digital playground awaits. 

9. Adventure Cove Waterpark

Get away from the heat and splash around at Sentosa’s biggest waterpark. Filled with multiple rides for guests, go down the funnel at the Spiral Washout, frolic with your kids at Bluewater Bay, and barrel down the Pipeline Plunge, filled with twists and dips. Kids who are into marine life will love Rainbow Reef, where a short snorkel session becomes a meet and greet with over 20,000 reef inhabitants. 

10. iFly Singapore

Unleash your kid’s inner superhero at Singapore’s only indoor skydiving wind tunnel. Fear not, unlike the extreme activity known for being, well, extreme, the indoor tunnel at iFly Singapore is kids-friendly. Kids above the age of seven can experience the adrenaline of sky diving in a protected wind tunnel with an experienced instructor supervising at all times. 

11. Hydrodash

Gather your kids and their friends for an eventful afternoon racing through a floating obstacle course. From scaling an inflatable mountain, leaping over edges, and sliding down slopes, this playground atop the sea will certainly keep your kid busy. Suitable for kids as young as the age of five, Singapore’s first floating aqua park awaits eager spirits. 

12. Skyline Luge Singapore

A rite of passage for anyone going to Sentosa, the luge is one of the island’s most famous activities for those seeking fun. Children above the age of six may enjoy this activity and barrel through any of the four purpose-built tracks designed in a rainforest. Take a skyride on a suspended line and view Sentosa from a high vantage point with your kids before feeling the wind in your hair as you slide down the slopes on the luge. 

13. Dolphin Island

Kids who are fans of marine animals will definitely enjoy an encounter with the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins at Resort World Sentosa’s Dolphin Island. Great for kids, the Dolphin Discovery experience allows guests to interact with a friendly dolphin in shallow water. Apart from meeting dolphins, kids will also learn about conservation efforts and facts about these mammals from the knowledgeable staff. 

14. Nestopia

A sprawling playground with 17 play sections? Yes, please. Siloso Point’s newest attraction invites enthusiastic kids to take on the numerous challenging obstacle courses. An oasis for adventure seekers to congregate, here is a great spot for parents to take a break and look on as your kids bound about Nestopia’s climbing nets, crossing bridges, and exhilarating slides.  

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