Children and toys go hand in hand. Give your little ones a treat with a visit to the MINT Museum of Toys. Featuring a curated collection of over 50,000 vintage toys and collectables, this private museum will be an eye-opening experience for your kids. At the same time, both parents and grandparents may feel nostalgic as you gaze at the toys from your childhood.

Prefer something more energetic? Let your kids expend their boundless energy at BOUNCE Singapore, a freestyle playground and indoor trampoline park. With a climbing wall, jump area, dunking nets and a dodgeball battlefield, it’s enough to keep your kids entertained for hours. While waiting for your children to bounce to their hearts’ content, parents and grandparents can catch up with each other over a cuppa at any of the nearby cafes at Orchard Cineleisure. 

Have older tweens and teens who would prefer something more cerebral? Let them loose at Play Nation. Perfect for the young and the young-at-heart, this lifestyle and gaming cafe offers an extensive selection of board games, including classics like Monopoly and Risk—games that the whole family including mummy, daddy, grandpa, and grandma, can play together. If your family prefers the fast-paced world of electronic games, you can choose from a wide selection of Xbox One games. 

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Take your silver-haired parents down memory lane with trips to nostalgic places while regaling your young ones with tales of bygone years. The Bugis area, known for its cultural charms, is ideal for reminiscing the past. 

Albert Hawker Centre, for instance, is bound to bring back memories; grandparents can taste their favourite food from yesteryears. Must-tries here include Ah Seng Bak Chor Mee, Guan Kee Fried Carrot Cake, and Bai Nian Niang Dou Fu. And if your family members still have some appetite left, you can go for some desserts from Zheng Xing Mei Shi. 

After the sumptuous meal, visit the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple just opposite the food centre. The temple, established in 1884, is a popular place of worship for those seeking good luck. Buddhist families may choose to head in to offer incense to the Goddess of Mercy for protection, and grandparents can use this opportunity to introduce their culture to the little ones. 

Following that, take a walk through the Bugis Street Market for some shopping. With over 800 shops selling clothes, snacks, accessories and food, it is the perfect place for seniors, adults, and young ones alike to do some bargain shopping. 

Looking for more heritage-rich places that seniors may enjoy visiting? Venture East to Joo Chiat to visit the acclaimed Katong Antique House for all things vintage and Peranakan. This beautifully preserved Baba and Nonya house is a living museum—packed with everyday items like old-school tiffins, wooden kueh moulds, finely-shaped porcelain pots, and pans with intricate designs that harken to the neighbourhood’s past. 

Your family can also peruse displays of vintage enamelware and fine Peranakan batik textiles, enjoying a colourful blast from the past. While the grandparents can spend their time recollecting their yesteryears, the children can learn a thing or two about Peranakan culture. 

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Being in green spaces generally lifts moods and reduces stress levels across all generations and age-groups. 

Gather your whole family for a nature excursion to the Singapore Botanic Gardens. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features various thematic green areas such as a Learning Forest, Eco Garden, Swan Lake, Palm Valley, Orchid Garden and more—each featuring tropical trees, shrubs, herbs and flowers of all shapes and sizes. Spend an afternoon basking in the lush greenery while taking the chance to bond as a family. 

Another great place for a family outing is the Gardens by the Bay. Parents and grandparents would be captivated by the floral displays at the Flower Dome, while the younger ones could take instagram-worthy selfies with the huge man-made waterfall or gaze in fascination at insect-eating plants at the otherworldly Cloud Forest.

Can’t get enough of nature and the outdoors? Continue on to the nearby Marina Barrage—its rooftop garden is a hotspot for family recreational activities. The grandparents can relax, soak up the sun and enjoy the breeze while the parents and kids get into some kite-flying action. Make it a family picnic, and watch the sunset across the horizon. 

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Other great high tea places include the Atrium’s refreshing Japanese-inspired Afternoon tea experience at Pan Pacific Singapore and Lime’s Tiers of Joy Afternoon Tea at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering. At Atrium, the menu comes with savoury finger food such as Salmon Quiche, Wasabi Mayonnaise sandwiches and Smoked Trout, along with sweet treats like Raspberry Lychee Rose Roulade and Matcha Azuki Monaka. Over at Lime, your family can feast on local and traditional flavours with the likes of Nasi Lemak Balls and Chicken Tandoori Rolls along with a delightful dessert tier with Pandan Coconut Tart and Peanut Butter Crunch. 

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Need more recommendations for your Singapore staycation? Read about what to do in Destination Insights, or contact the teams at any of the Pan Pacific Hotels. We look forward to hosting you soon.