Haze ruining your weekend? Here are 10 indoor activities to do in Singapore instead

When the PSI starts creeping up, your weekend plans don’t necessarily have to go up in smoke too. While it’s best to avoid prolonged outdoor activities when air quality deteriorates, that doesn’t mean you’re confined to your sofa.

From immersive attractions and creative workshops to wellness escapes and one of Singapore’s newest attractions, here are 10 indoor activities that’ll make you forget all about the haze outside.

Wander through the Cloud Forest

If you’re craving a dose of nature without breathing in smoky air, head to Cloud Forest. Home to one of the world’s tallest indoor waterfalls, mist-filled walkways and lush greenery, it’s the closest you’ll get to hiking through the mountains while staying comfortably indoors

Step inside an immersive exhibition

Whether you’re visiting a blockbuster exhibition or one of its interactive digital installations, the ArtScience Museum is an easy way to spend a few hours indoors. It’s ideal for date days, solo adventures or anyone looking for a little creative inspiration.

Go on a café date

Rather than rushing from café to café, make an afternoon of it. Order that matcha you’ve been wanting to try, bring along a good book or simply catch up with friends over coffee and cake. It’s the perfect excuse to slow down while waiting for the air outside to clear.

Try:

• SIP SIP
• Hello Arigato
• The Living Cafe

Rediscover Singapore’s museums

From art and history to culture and design, Singapore’s museums are often overlooked until you’re searching for an indoor activity. Whether it’s the National Gallery, National Museum or Asian Civilisations Museum, you’ll easily spend a few hours exploring exhibitions in air-conditioned comfort.

Finally book that pottery class

Instead of spending the afternoon scrolling on your phone, learn a new skill instead. Pottery classes remain one of Singapore’s most popular creative workshops, and you’ll even head home with a handmade keepsake to remember the experience.

Try:

• Am I Addicted
• Mud Rock Ceramics
• ves.studio

Let your inner child loose at an indoor activity park

Whether you’re looking for a fun group outing or a unique date idea, Singapore has no shortage of indoor activity parks. Race through obstacle courses, tackle interactive games or challenge your friends to a round of mystery golf without worrying about the weather.

Try:

• SuperPark Singapore
• PLAYON PARK
• Kulnari Mystery Golf

Treat yourself to a wellness day

If you’re going to stay indoors, you may as well make it relaxing one. Book yourself an onsen session, massage or facial and turn a hazy day into an opportunity to properly unwind.

Try:

• Joya Onsen Cafe
• Yunomori Onsen
• g.spa

Browse the shelves at libraries

Take your time wandering through the shelves, pick up a new novel or browse the latest cookbooks and travel guides. It’s the kind of slow afternoon that many of us rarely make time for.

Try a creative workshop

Beyond pottery, Singapore is home to plenty of hands-on workshops, from perfume making and candle pouring to leather crafting and jewellery making. Not only will you pick up a new skill, you’ll also leave with something you created yourself.

Try:

• Butterfly taxidermy
• Japanese book binding
• Silversmithing

Dive beneath the waves at the Singapore Oceanarium

If you’re looking to escape the haze for a few hours, head beneath the waves at the newly opened Singapore Oceanarium. Home to immersive exhibits and thousands of marine animals, it’s a relaxing way to spend an afternoon while staying comfortably indoors.

While we can’t control the air quality, we can control how we spend our weekends. So if the haze sticks around, consider it the perfect excuse to discover a new indoor spot you’ve been meaning to visit.