Family Friendly: 13 Outdoor & Indoor Attractions to Consider this Holidays

The Parenthood touts itself as the largest family park in Malaysia. The one-stop shop for all things baby, toddler, child and family, have one outlet in Sunway Pyramid and another in Sunway Putra Mall. There is a pre-school on site, together with shopping, dining, salon and fitness options – all under one roof, which makes it a great place for parents to run some errands while keeping their children occupied. The Parenthood Playland is one of the main features here, a multi-level jungle gym popular among children under the age of 12.

Entrance Fee for Playland: $$$
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Ideal for: Families with children 15 and under

Funtopia believes in the importance of having fun in the pursuit of fitness and a healthy life. You’ll see this is evident through their themed and brightly coloured climbing walls and games incorporated into climbing challenges. Trained staff are also on hand to provide a tutorial before the climb, giving parents peace of mind as the little ones climb giraffe, scale a tall tree, and conquer the top of a building. Funtopia is located in Courtyard shopping mall, SS15.

Entrance Fee: $$$
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm, daily
Ideal for: Families with children of all ages

It’s BYOB (that’s Bring Your Own Bike) Sundays at Jaya One. From morning till late afternoon, kids are allowed to cycle in the indoor area of Jaya One. What a unique and healthy way to make use of mall space! Occasionally there would also be some fun, games or an entertainer making an appearance at this event. You can either BYOB or borrow a bike from the reception.

Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: 10am to 3pm, every Sunday
Ideal for: Families with children 12 and under

SkyTrex is an adventure park in Shah Alam offering a unique way to experience the outdoors – via canopy jungle trekking. The circuit throughout this park is located high up in the trees, which weave in and out of the jungle via ladders, steps and flying foxes. The different levels of difficulty and child-friendly circuits make it a suitable holiday highlight for the whole family. There are also SkyTrex branches in Melaka and Langkawi, so you can add a little fitness fun when travelling in those areas, too.

Entrance Fee: $$$
Opening Hours: 8.30am-5pm, closed on Mondays
Ideal for: Families with children of all ages

The “City in a Garden” concept for Putrajaya comes alive through Putrajaya Botanical Gardens, a sprawling landscape made up of five themed areas. You and your brood can walk through trails, past the great lake, and identify over 700 species of flora. Put an educational spin on the outing by bringing along a sketchbook, colour pencils and a stool for your little ones, so they can sketch the various species of plants they see along the way. Bonus: There is also a statuesque Moroccan Pavilion tucked in the corner of the garden, ideal for photo-taking and general knowledge on Moroccan architecture. The entrance fee of RM3 gains you access to all 18,000 square feet of the pavilion, which was built in parts by skilled villagers in Morocco, brought to Malaysia and assembled by Moroccan artisans.

Entrance Fee: Entrance to Gardens is free except for some trails and the Moroccan Pavilion (RM3 each)
Opening Hours: 9am-6pm, daily
Ideal for: Families with children of all ages

It doesn’t take much to make memories that will last a lifetime. When planning for fun holiday events for the family, be sure to include some time for physical activity that will get the whole family fit, active and healthy together.

*$$$ = roughly RM50

Just a hop and a skip from the KL Tower lies KL Forest Eco Park (formerly known as the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve), the city’s remaining virgin tropical rain forest! Go on walking trails and check out the herb garden at the park. The highlight within this natural green lung is undoubtedly the 200m Canopy Walk, bringing visitors to great heights as they walk among trees and treetops.

Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: 7am to 6pm daily
Ideal for: Families with children of all ages