Family-friendly things to do in Klang Valley
The weekend life for families in Klang Valley often means visiting shopping malls, as they offer food and a space to kill time. As malls can be pretty much found everywhere too, they’ve become go-to options for parents looking to spend time with their children outside of their homes.
But there are many more exciting things that families can do in the city, besides visiting malls to window-shop or dine at a restaurant. Here, we’ve gathered nine family-friendly things you can do for a fun-filled weekend with your kiddos in Klang Valley.
1. Ride tractors & pet animals at The Acre
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The Acre in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, is a newly-opened attraction with a farm-to-table restaurant located on its picturesque grounds. Around the restaurant, there are plenty of fun activities to check out after a meal, including a petting zoo, tractor rides, and photo spots.
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Patrons can dine at tables under an open-air structure with canvas awnings, or by the grassy lawn on picnic mats, at the restaurant. But a highlight here that families won’t want to miss is the mini petting zoo, where you can hang out with various farm animals, such as cows, rabbits, and deer.
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There are free tractor and barrel rides for those who have dined at The Acre too. You can hop on these rides to tour the expansive grounds of the farm and catch postcard views.
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Tickets: RM15/adult and RM10/child
Address: Jalan Maklumat, 43400 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Opening hours: Tue – Sun 10AM-10PM (Closed on Mondays)
Telephone: 016-206 7133
Read more about The Acre here.
2. Feel the adrenaline rush at Windlab Indoor Skydiving
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When it comes to skydiving, most people would instantly think of the adventurous sport as one that’s not suitable for families with young children. But Windlab Indoor Skydiving at 1 Utama Shopping Centre might just change the way you look at the sport.
This indoor skydive centre is suitable for all ages, with kids as young as 3 years old able to try this activity out. So, children and senior citizens alike can experience the adrenaline-rush adventure of flying in the air without jumping off a plane or tall building – think Superman.
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At Windlab, you can experience flying inside a vertical wind tunnel, a technology that’s been used for years for training by the military and professional skydivers.
The flight chamber is covered by glass, and has wind speeds of up to 250km/h. It’s completely safe for anyone to attempt the sport, as you’re given a helmet, goggles, padded flight suit, and earplugs.
You’ll also be accompanied by a trained professional during your flight.
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You’ll need to make early reservations online for guaranteed availability, as indoor skydiving is becoming increasingly popular among locals. Beginners will be given a training class before attempting the activity, guided by an instructor.
Flights start from RM99 per pax, with two flights included. Each flight lasts 50 seconds long, but the whole experience will last around two hours.
Address: 1 Utama Shopping Centre, S601, 1 Utama E, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: Sun – Thu 10AM-10PM | Fri – Sat 10AM-10.30PM
Telephone: 012-224 4342
WINDLAB’s website
3. Sing your heart out at Karaoke Manekineko
If you’re a family of passionate singers, you can take your singing sessions to Karaoke Manekineko. This karaoke chain from Japan has family-friendly karaoke rooms for you to sing along to your favourite songs, from just RM15/pax for two hours. Kids below 90cm get to enter for free too.
There are five outlets located in the Klang Valley, so you can choose one that’s closer to you without having to worry about long car rides with your kids. Each outlet is home to different cat-themed karaoke rooms with free-flow drinks and Japanese food to order when you feel peckish while singing.
Standard, Family, VIP, Grand, and Signature are the five different karaoke rooms for families or groups. The Family Room is one to look out for, as it can accommodate up to seven people and is equipped with a cosy ball pit for the kids.
Each karaoke room has a projector, and plenty of song options in eight different languages – including English, Malay, Chinese, Korean, and Thai. You’ll be given a Karaoke Starter Kit comprising a packet of chips, a disposable mic cover and a plastic mic shield for your mic with each karaoke session during your visit.
Karaoke Manekineko @ Paradigm Mall
Address: Paradigm Mall, Lot UGB-07 & 09, 1, Jalan SS 7/26a, SS 7, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 11AM-12AM, Daily
Telephone: 03-7620 8620
Read more about Karaoke Manekineko here.
4. Be amazed by magical neon lights at Putrajaya Secret Garden
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For those with little ones who get excited about twinkling lights, Putrajaya Secret Garden is a glittering new attraction located at Taman Putra Perdana in Putrajaya. The garden is a spectacle of beautiful neon lights draped and wrapped around the trees that will appeal to your sense of wonder – no matter how old you are.
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The garden is open to the public, and entry is completely free of charge, so you don’t need to think so much about forking out money for the whole family to visit such a magical-looking place.
Besides the neon-lit trees that simulate bioluminescent colours, the entire garden comes alive at night, emanating vibrant colours and dazzling glows. There are various photo spots in the garden too, including gleaming sculptures in the shape of dinosaurs that you and your kiddos will want to check out and take a ton of pictures with.
Address: Taman Putra Perdana, Jalan Putra Perdana, Presint 1, 62000 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
Opening hours: 24 hours, Daily
Read more about Putrajaya Secret Garden here.
5. Buy books & dine on Japanese food at BookXcess
BookXcess is popular among Malaysians for changing the way we think about buying books. The bookstore chain is known for affordable books and creative displays at their various outlets in Malaysia.
One of the many uniquely-designed outlets is located in MyTOWN Shopping Centre, which offers more than 170,000 books along with eye-catching artworks, vibing music, and even a cafe and a Japanese restaurant inside.
There are colourful and eye-catching sculptures placed on top of bookshelves, art installations that mimic the designs of traditional Malay houses at a dedicated corner, and a piano that lets music lovers serenade visitors.
Books are displayed on towering shelves built on stoned pathways in the centre of the space, which feels like a maze.
Being the largest outlet in KL, the bookstore also houses a Japanese restaurant and coffee bar on its grounds. The Japanese restaurant is perfect for families who are looking to spend quality time with their children after a fruitful book shopping session, as it offers authentic Japanese cuisine such as Saba Shioyaki and Nigiri Sushi to savour on.
Address: Lot No. L1-012, Level 1, MyTOWN Shopping Centre, No.6, Jalan Cochrane, Seksyen 90, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10AM-10PM, Daily
Telephone: 03-9286 5200
Read more about BookXcess in MyTOWN here.
6. Unleash your creativity at Art & Bonding
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Maybe outdoor activities aren’t your cup of tea when it comes to spending time with your family. For quality bonding sessions with your indoorsy little ones, look no further than Art & Bonding in Desa Sri Hartamas, KL.
It’s a cosy art studio that lets you explore your creative side, even if you have zero painting skills or experience. The studio was founded in 2017 by Philip Chan and Stephy Lew, and has since gained popularity among people who love painting.
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You’ll need to book a session (from RM130) online from their event calendar before visiting the studio. For the price paid per pax, you’ll be provided with a canvas, painting materials, refreshments, a pack of Hershey’s Kisses chocolate and free flow of drinks such as coffee and tea. Canvases come with different outline sketches that you can choose from.
Art & Bonding also offers painting workshops on topics such as charcoal portrait drawing, calligraphy, and LED on canvas painting on Sundays, which you can opt to join for more quality bonding time with your loved ones.
Address: 22-3, Jalan 25/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 10AM-12AM | Sun 10AM-6PM
Telephone: 010-650 1212
Art & Bonding’s website
7. Take a break from city life at Kebun Kebun Bangsar
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Cafes and malls are aplenty in the Klang Valley. But families who are looking to take a break from city life without travelling too far can head to Kebun Kebun Bangsar, an urban community vegetable farm that spans 2.5 acres in size.
The farm grows crops that are donated to soup kitchens and the underprivileged around Kuala Lumpur, as a way to give back to the community and ensure that they too have access to fresh produce.
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During your visit, you’ll see volunteers tending the gardens and even free-range animals roaming around. There are sheep, cows, chickens, and even a turkey running around the spacious garden, which provides a kampung in the city experience for little ones who need something other than a playground to keep their weekends occupied.
The farm is also sustained by volunteers and donations from people who visit the place often. So, you can consider dropping off spare change or more in their donation box to help keep them running.
Address: Lorong Bukit Pantai 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Tue – Sun 8AM-7PM (Closed on Mondays)
Read more about Kebun Kebun Bangsar here.
8. Watch movies & explore a playground at GSC
GSC’s PlayPlus hall at Mid Valley Southkey in Johor
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It’s always nice to bring the whole family out for a movie. But going to the cinemas with kids can quickly go downhill, as most young children can’t sit still for two whole hours and just want to play freely. To tackle situations like this, Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) has come up with family-friendly PlayPlus cinema halls in several locations across Malaysia.
Fun and interactive playing sets for kids at GSC at Mid Valley Southkey
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These family-friendly cinema halls each boast play structures such as a tube slide that shoots you right into a ball pit, and spring rockers shaped like fun animals, so kiddos can entertain themselves once they start feeling bored with the screen.
The halls also feature colourful Cuddle Couches that can accommodate two adults and two kids, to snuggle comfortably as a family while enjoying movies on the big screen. There’s also a lounge area at GSC locations with PlayPlus halls, which has facilities to suit the needs of kids and parents alike.
GSC @ The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey
Address: No.1, AT-3, The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey, Persiaran Southkey 1, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor
Opening hours: 10AM-11PM, Daily
Telephone: 07-338 4789
Read more about GSC PlayPlus cinema halls here.
9. Try out 20 different thrilling activities at SuperPark
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There are plenty of indoor and outdoor activity parks dotted around the Klang Valley for families that are always up for fun escapades. One such spot that adults and kids alike can have a thrilling time at is SuperPark, located in Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur.
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This indoor activity and sports park originates from Finland, and is not your typical indoor activity park as it’s home to over 20 thrilling activities, from wall climbing to baseball matches.
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The Superweekend Pass (from RM53/pax) gets you two-hour access to three zones in the park – Adventure Area, Game Area, and Freestyle Hall. There’s Tube Slide, an exhilarating ride that lets you slide down a hill on a tube tyre, and Flying Fox for those looking to safely swing through the air above padded floors.
Adventure seekers can try the Trampoline Platform to bounce off springy trampolines like acrobats and try their hand at ‘flying’ in the air. Patrons of all ages, including kids, can also check out the Adventure Area, which has another set of adventurous activities such as Pedal Car Track and Sliding Mountains.
Address: Unit 4-1, Level 4, Avenue K Shopping Mall, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: Tue – Sun 10AM-7.30PM (Closed on Mondays)
Telephone: 012-3011 040
Read more about SuperPark at Avenue K here.
Family-friendly things to do in Klang Valley
From family-friendly karaoke sessions to spending time at a farm, there are plenty of things that families can opt to do in the Klang Valley, besides visiting malls and cafes. Not only are these activities fun for the whole fam, they’re also a great way for families to bond and spend quality time together.
Read more family-friendly places to visit in Malaysia here:
- Genting SkyWorlds, new theme park with 26 rides & attractions
- Zoo Teruntum has 30 life-sized dinosaurs & a hobbit house
- 9 unique museums in Malaysia
Cover image adapted from: @e_avenue_edison, @wilson_ongwenxuan, Art & Bonding and @iman_azman,