We all know the pain of Singapore’s unpredictable weather — when you have a full beach day planned out just for it to pour half the time is no way to relax after a busy week. While it may be tempting to just cancel our plans and stay home when it rains, our island offers many indoor activities for us to make the most out of these wet days.
Making a rainy day plan can be a struggle, but fret not as we’ve saved you the hassle of researching things to do when the weather doesn’t cooperate. Here’s a curated list of interesting activities to partake in from all corners of Singapore when it rains.
North
The Saber Authority
Unleash your inner Jedi and spar with lightsabers at The Saber Authority. For only $20 per person, Star Wars fanatics can challenge friends to a duel.
Lightsaber duelling is not just throwing random swings at each other. During this workshop, you will get to learn about the foundations of Asian Martial Arts, with professionals guiding you on strikes and footwork carried out during duelling.
HomeTeam NS Khatib
If you love a thrill, visit HomeTeamNS Khatib and conquer obstacles with its multi-installation indoor adventure centre. The all-access pass provides you unlimited access to various activities, including a ninja course, fossil labyrinth, and roller gliders.
HomeTeam NS also has various other locations around Singapore, offering a wide range of activities including paintball and laser tag.
Address: 2 Yishun Walk, Singapore 767944
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 9am-9pm
South
HeadRock VR
Try a virtual-reality experience at HeadRock VR with your friends. This VR theme park offers up to 11 different thematic games, including jungle rafting with dinosaurs and bungee jumping into volcanoes.
Address: 26 Sentosa Gateway, #01-38/39, 098138
Opening Hours: Thursday to Tuesday 11am-7pm
Closed on Wednesdays
The Escape Artist
Not up for VR? Try an escape room instead, and work those mental muscles. Get your friends together and bond over getting out of a locked room.
The Escape Artist offers various different themed escape rooms for you to choose from, including an online escape room.Various difficulty and fear levels are available for you to choose from, so those with a weak heart don’t have to be afraid.
Address: 52 Telok Blangah Rd, #01-01
Opening Hours: Wednesday to Friday 2pm-10pm
Saturday to Sunday 12pm-10pm
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Door XXV Masterclass
What better way to enjoy a rainy day than with delicious cocktails, right? Door XXV offers cocktail masterclasses for any occasion, and even from the comfort of your own home with its virtual tutorials. This unique experience will teach you more about cocktails and the art of mixology, and even allow you to create your very own drink.
Address: 3 Fraser Street, DUO Tower, DUO 189352, Singapore
East
HiRoller
While Singapore is home to various roller rinks, this is one you don’t want to miss. Go back in time to the 80s at HiRoller: a roller rink incorporating modern day skating with an 80s-style roller-rink ambience. Regardless of whether you are a beginner or an expert, all rollers are guaranteed to have a good time here.
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Cl, Level 5 E!Hub @ Downtown East, Singapore 519599
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 11:30am-9pm
Upwall Climbing
Exert your energy at Upwall Climbing, a spacious rock-climbing gym in Pasir Ris. This climbing destination is a safe space for both beginners and experts alike. Scale the walls and admire the view of Singapore through large glass panes from above. Upwall Climbing also offers introductory classes for beginners to learn more about this popular sport.
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Close, E!Hub@Downtown East, #01-105, 519599
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 9:30am-1045pm
Felicity Florals
Indulge in floral therapy with The Felicity Florals. Here, you will be able to enjoy a hands-on experience of creating your own flower bouquet. Felicity Florals offer multiple workshops including bouquet making and bloom-box making.
Whether you are a beginner or an expert in flower arranging, this floral studio is a unique and intimate way to bond with your friends or loved ones on a rainy day.
Address: 71 Lorong 23 Geylang Singapore 388386
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-7pm
Saturday to Sunday 9am-5pm
West
Tiger Brewery Tour (Closed till 18 August)
Get on a tour to check out Singapore’s homegrown beer brand, Tiger Beer, and get a glimpse of what goes on in Singapore’s largest beer brewery. Tiger Brewery Tour offers a 45-minute guided tour around the brewery, which will showcase how its beer is made. At the end of the tour, guests will also get to redeem a complimentary beer and a tasting session at the Tiger Tavern.
Address: 459 Jln. Ahmad Ibrahim, Singapore 639934
Thow Kwang Dragon Kiln
Try your hand at pottery at one of the oldest brick-built kilns in Singapore. At Thow Kwang Dragon Kiln, arts and crafts-lovers can sign up for various hands-on workshops to create their own ceramic pieces.l Learn more about the art of pottery and wood firing during these workshops, and even get a tour of the mighty dragon kiln itself.
Address: 85 Lor Tawas, Singapore 639823
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 9am-5pm
Central
New World Carnival
Immerse yourself in a virtual reality experience at New World Carnival. This virtual-reality theme park offers a wide range of games for you to choose from, including fighting in a viking war and escaping zombies.
For those who aren’t huge fans of VR experiences, New World Carnival also offers board games for all to play, at a price of $5 per hour with a minimum purchase of 1 drink per person. Choose from a wide range of games to play, including Singapore Dream, Cluedo, and Exploding Kittens.
Address: 6 Raffles Blvd, #02-27/28 Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 1pm-9pm
Motion Art Space
Create your own unique artwork at Motion Art Space. This art-jamming studio allows you to create art using a pendulum and paint. Get mesmerised by the paint swirling onto the canvas and try out various techniques to create your one-of-a-kind art piece.
Address: 36A Arab St, Singapore 199735
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11am-8om
Saturday to Sunday 10am-8pm
