When it pours in Singapore, the best plan is to go somewhere indoors and air-conditioned, ideally near an MRT station. Our top picks: free places like the Keppel Centre for Art Education and the National Museum, low-cost ones like Science Centre Singapore, and hands-on ones like SCURO’s glow-in-the-dark art jam and slime workshops at Outram Park and Little India, which you can book on WhatsApp.
SCURO runs glow-in-the-dark art jams and slime workshops. The other ideas below are run by other companies, and we’ve linked to them.
Updated November 2026. We checked prices on each provider’s own website in November 2026. Prices change, so check before you go.
Why does it rain so much in Singapore at the end of the year?
If you’ve noticed the sky turning dark at 2pm almost every day lately, you’re not imagining it. The last few months of the year bring long, heavy showers and afternoon thunderstorms. That lines up with the year-end school holidays (21 November to 31 December 2026), which is when you most need a backup plan.
The good news: Singapore is very good at indoors. Here’s how to make a rainy day feel like a plan, not a cancellation.
Go out in the morning, go indoors after lunch. Afternoon storms are the most common.
Pick places near an MRT station. No one enjoys a 10-minute walk in a downpour with a toddler.
Book ahead where you can. When it rains, everyone else has the same idea.
Activities we run at SCURO
Rainy days are kind of our thing. At SCURO, we switch off the lights on purpose. Under UV light, everything your kid paints or makes starts to glow, so a grey afternoon outside becomes a bright one inside. We’re a dedicated glow-in-the-dark studio with two indoor, air-conditioned studios: Outram Park and Serangoon (5 minutes’ walk from Little India MRT).
Neon art jam – SCURO
Kids trace a template and fill in the colours step by step, then watch their painting light up. No “I can’t draw” tears allowed (or needed).
Price: $48 per pax, with templates, paints, materials and aprons included
Ages 2–4: 1 hour, using a cut-out technique instead of painting
Ages 5–8: 1.5 hours
Ages 9 and up, including adults: 2 hours
Minimum 2 pax to start
Artworks are dried on the day, and you take them home in a bag we give you
Not just for kids, either. Couples and groups of friends paint at the same $48 per pax. See the neon art jam for kids and adults page.
Neon slime workshop – SCURO
Forty-five minutes of stretchy, glowing fun, and the mess stays at our studio, not on your sofa.
Price: $48 per pax
Duration: 45 minutes
Minimum age: 2
Minimum 2 pax per session
Our slime is made with glue, diluted borax, essential oils, paint and foam beads. It’s for squishing, not eating. Ask for gloves when you book if your child has sensitive skin. More on our neon slime workshop page.
Indoor birthday party – SCURO
Planning a party in monsoon season? Our parties are fully indoors, so there’s no “what if it rains” back-up plan to stress over.
Packages: $60, $70 or $80 per pax, for 2 to 3 hours, ages 2 and up
Rooms: Room Joy (up to 12 kids), Room Magic at Outram Park (up to 30) or Room Wonder at Serangoon (up to 60)
Included: exclusive use of the studio, party hosts, games, an e-invite, cake storage, and a neon banner and balloons
Notice: at least 7 days
See our indoor neon birthday party packages.
More ideas in Singapore (run by other companies)
Keppel Centre for Art Education – National Gallery Singapore
Run by: National Gallery Singapore
A free art play space for kids aged 4 to 12, on Level 1 of the City Hall Wing. It opens daily from 10am to 7pm, with short cleaning breaks at 12.30pm and 3.30pm. On rainy days it fills up, and the wait is about 30 minutes, so get there early.
National Museum of Singapore
Run by: National Museum of Singapore
The permanent galleries are free for Singapore citizens, PRs and children under 6. It opens from 10am to 7pm. A good choice for older kids who like a story with their afternoon out.
Science Centre Singapore
Run by: Science Centre Singapore
Hands-on science galleries in Jurong East. In the school holidays a local child (3 to 12) pays $4 and a standard child pays $8. It opens Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, and on Mondays during the gazetted school holidays. Bring a card, since cash isn’t accepted.
KidsSTOP – Science Centre Singapore
Run by: Science Centre Singapore
A science play space for kids from 18 months to 8 years old, in the same building as the Science Centre. During the school holidays it costs $10 for a local child and $23 for a standard child. Babies under 18 months go in free.
teamLab Future World – ArtScience Museum
Run by: Marina Bay Sands
Digital artworks that react when kids touch them, at Marina Bay. A local child (2 to 12) pays $22 from Monday to Thursday, and $26 from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays. Local adults pay $28 to $32.
Flower Dome and Cloud Forest – Gardens by the Bay
Run by: Gardens by the Bay
Two cooled glass conservatories at Marina Bay, so you get the garden without the rain. Both open daily from 9am to 9pm. [CHECK: current resident and standard ticket prices, from the Gardens by the Bay ticket page]
Singapore Oceanarium – Resorts World Sentosa
Run by: Resorts World Sentosa [CHECK: swap for the English-language page]
The aquarium at 24 Sentosa Gateway. Tickets start from $43 for a child (4 to 12) and $55 for an adult. A good half-day out when it’s pouring and the beach is off the table.
Trampoline park – BOUNCE Singapore
Run by: BOUNCE Singapore
An indoor trampoline and adventure park at Cineleisure, near Somerset MRT. It’s the place for kids who have been cooped up all morning. General Access is $27.20 per hour for jumpers over 110 cm, and Junior Jumpers sessions for kids aged 4 and under are $19 per hour.
Indoor climbing – Climb Central
Run by: Climb Central
Climbing walls at Kallang Wave Mall, Novena Square, Funan and SAFRA Choa Chu Kang. A first visit for one adult and one child (4 to 12, over 16 kg and 1 m tall) costs $44.70 with one set of gear. One adult can supervise up to two kids.
Can we book something indoors for today?
Woke up to thunder? Sometimes, yes:
SCURO art jam and slime workshops: same-day and next-day slots are sometimes free, and same-week slots often are. WhatsApp us at wa.link/1k39g3 and we’ll tell you what’s open today.
Museums and galleries: the Keppel Centre and National Museum let you walk in, though the Keppel Centre can have a wait.
Ticketed places: Science Centre, teamLab, Gardens by the Bay and Singapore Oceanarium sell tickets online, so check availability before you leave home.
One thing that can’t be same-day: SCURO birthday parties need at least 7 days’ notice. If you’re planning a party in December, book early.
Are there rainy day activities for adults, not just kids?
Absolutely. Rain doesn’t only cancel playground plans. It cancels picnics, runs and rooftop drinks too. A few ideas for grown-ups:
A neon art jam for two, or for a group of friends. $48 per pax, 2 hours, with no drawing skill needed. Couples love it as a date that isn’t dinner.
teamLab Future World or the Flower Dome for a calm, dry wander.
Climbing at Climb Central if you’d rather sweat.
How do I book a rainy day art jam or slime workshop at SCURO?
WhatsApp us at wa.link/1k39g3 with your date, studio and number of people. We don’t take calls. You can also email hello@scuro.sg, and we reply within 1 working day.
Choose your studio. Outram Park is at 79 Kampong Bahru Road, #02-01, on the 2nd floor by stairs. Serangoon is at 119A Serangoon Road, Level 2, a 5-minute walk from Little India MRT Exit E, through the back-door staircase.
Dress for mess. We give out aprons, but neon paint can stain. Tip: white or bright clothes glow under UV light.
Booking is required, so please don’t just walk in. Our studios are locked between sessions.
Planning the whole holiday? Our guide to school holiday activities in Singapore [LINK: confirm the URL once article 1 is live] has 12 more ideas, and our neon art jamming guide explains how a session works.
5. FAQ
What can I do in Singapore when it rains?
Head somewhere indoors and air-conditioned, like the Keppel Centre for Art Education, the National Museum, Science Centre Singapore or SCURO’s glow-in-the-dark art jam and slime workshops. Pick places near an MRT station so you stay dry on the way.
What are some free indoor activities for kids in Singapore?
The Keppel Centre for Art Education at National Gallery Singapore is free for kids aged 4 to 12. The National Museum of Singapore’s permanent galleries are free for citizens, PRs and children under 6.
Is SCURO indoors and air-conditioned?
Yes. Both SCURO studios, at Outram Park and Serangoon, are indoor and air-conditioned, so the weather doesn’t affect your session.
Can I book a SCURO workshop on the same day?
Sometimes, yes. Same-day and next-day art jam and slime slots depend on availability, so WhatsApp us at wa.link/1k39g3 to check today’s times.
Can I hold a kids’ birthday party indoors when it’s rainy?
Yes. SCURO’s neon birthday parties are fully indoors, from $60 per pax for ages 2 and up. Book at least 7 days ahead.
