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SG Science Fest: A one-of-a-kind celebration at Science Centre Singapore that brings science to life for everyone

Looking for the Best Things to Do This Singapore National Day Long Weekend?

SG Science Fest anchors the long weekend (8 to 10 August) with a massive line-up of free National Day activities right at Science Centre Singapore. For Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, festival admission is entirely complimentary, making this the definitive choice for anyone tracking down premium, free National Day itineraries.

Catch captivating live shows, cool down at our high-octane waterplay zones, and get hands-on with immersive science experiences. Because no true local festival is complete without a culinary tribute, a curated pasar malam will be serving up classic bites and refreshing treats all weekend.

Don't just let the long weekend slide by. Elevate your long weekend plans and discover the ultimate line-up of events this National Day at Science Centre Singapore.

Make a Splash. Make a Discovery.

Experience the Ultimate National Day Celebration at SG Science Fest 2026

Hunting for the absolute best things to do this National Day long weekend? This August, SG Science Fest drops a three-day celebration of curiosity, exploration and hands-on science marking the National Day long weekend.

As a landmark woven into our collective story for generations, Science Centre Singapore is the ultimate backdrop to rally your friends and family for something unforgettable. Don't just let the long weekend slide by—experience your world entirely differently at the definitive destination for what to do in Singapore this National Day.

Top Science-tastic Highlights at SG Science Fest

Gather your friends and family to soak in the festive atmosphere, catch stellar live performances, watch immersive shows, explore public experiential zones, and a festive bazaar to complete the celebration.

Science Show: Robot's Bytes to Bites

Location: THE ANNEXE Hall 1
Duration: Approx. 15 minutes per show
Showtimes*: 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm

*Admission to show is included in the general SG Science Fest ticket. Limited capacity. Show tickets must be reserved onsite at the booking stations located in the galleries.

A live science show featuring a local hawker and a robot creating new hawker dishes using spectacular fire demos and liquid nitrogen experiments. Will Wok E’s calculations be enough, or does Ah Bee’s experience hold the secret ingredient?

Advisory:

Demonstrations are conducted by trained professionals and should not be done at home.

Bright and/or flashing lights with demonstrations involving fire, and loud noises to be expected.

No flash photography allowed.

Omni-Theatre Shows

Location: Omni-Theatre
Duration: Approx. 35 minutes per show

*Show admission is included with the $9 bundle ticket.

[Short Film] Ocean Paradise

Journey to remote Pacific marine monuments like Palmyra, Midway, and Rose Atolls. Discover how these vibrant ecosystems inspire climate conversation efforts and protect ocean life for future generations.

Showtimes: 8 Aug - 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm | 9 & 10 Aug - 10am, 11am, 4pm, 5pm

[Planetarium Show with Live Performance] Earth: Our Only Home

For thousands of years, the celestial canvas guided seafaring ancestors to our shores, using the stars as a timeless seasonal compass. But today, our planet faces a fragile future. Climate change is altering global ocean currents, triggering a domino effect of rising seas and warming waters that directly threaten our low-lying island nation.

Across the festival weekend, 10-year-old musician Shayne, one of Singapore's youngest licensed buskers will perform at selected screenings of Earth: Our Only Home at the Omni-Theatre, a planetarium show narrated live by a Science Centre educator on how the oceans connect and protect the planet.

Showtimes: 8 Aug – 3pm, 4pm, 5pm | 9 & 10 Aug – 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

Waterplay Experiences

Timeslots for both experiences are available every 15 minutes from 10.15am to 4.30pm. Tickets must be reserved onsite at the booking stations located in the galleries.

Splash Battle
Location: Outdoors

Beat the heat and cool off with a fast-paced, family-friendly water battle where teams compete to soak their opponents' base while protecting their own!

What Time Is It, Mr Shark?
Location: Eco Garden

An interactive water game inspired by the classic playground favourite and “Red Light, Green Light” from Squid Game.

Immersive Mystery Experience
Shipwrecked: Uncover the Mystery*
Location: Various galleries

A self-guided immersive mystery experience that takes guests on an adventure across Science Centre. Guests piece together clues, solve puzzles, and unravel the secret behind the sinking of the ship.

*This activity will be available for guests to participate until 13 Sep. Guests who participate specifically on 8 – 10 Aug will receive an exclusive SG Science Fest enamel pin as a limited giveaway.

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