{"id":40955,"date":"2025-01-17T10:14:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T02:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=40955"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:11:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T03:11:51","slug":"budget-family-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/budget-family-activities","title":{"rendered":"11 Free (Or Cheap) Things To Do With Kids In Kuala Lumpur"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s school holidays! You have the kids at home with you for a whole month. What do you?<\/p>\n<p>Sure, you want to spent quality time with your children and create memories you can all share. But with inflation biting everyone hard, every trip out can set you back several hundred ringgit. Add a couple of kids to that equation, and it can seem near impossible.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t worry \u2013 if you live in or near Kuala Lumpur, there are plenty of activities available for families on a budget:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Petrosains\"><\/span><strong>1. <\/strong><strong>Petrosains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40959\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40959\" class=\"wp-image-40959 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22183723\/streetsmart_2.jpg\" alt=\"Safety road exhibition at Petrosains with interactive displays, including a small car simulator and &quot;Fatal Distractions&quot; sign.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22183723\/streetsmart_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22183723\/streetsmart_2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22183723\/streetsmart_2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/petrosains.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Petrosains<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Are you in your twenties or thirties? If so, you may remember school trips to Petrosains during years gone by. Petrosains, which has been around since 1999, has gone through a few changes since then, but its aim remains the same: to inspire a love for science and learning. Kids (and reminiscing adults) will enjoy exhibits like the Geotime Diorama, which features an animatronic T-Rex, as well as other interactive installations and workshops.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a table of Petrosains ticket price for Malaysians;<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1912\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1912\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Ticket category<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Price (RM)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Child<br \/>\n<br \/>\n3 to 12 years old (weekdays)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM10.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Child<br \/>\n<br \/>\n3 to 12 years old (weekends)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM12.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Adult<br \/>\n<br \/>\n13 to 60 years old (weekdays)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM 22.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Adult<br \/>\n<br \/>\n13 to 60 years old (weekends)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM25.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Senior citizen<br \/>\n<br \/>\n60 years old and above (weekdays)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM10.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Senior citizen<br \/>\n<br \/>\n60 years old and above (weekends)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM12.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-1912 from cache -->\n<p>And what the pricing looks like for non-Malaysians<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-1913\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1913\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Ticket category<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Price (RM)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Child<br \/>\n<br \/>\n3 to 12 years old (weekdays)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM20.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Child<br \/>\n<br \/>\n3 to 12 years old (weekends)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM25.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Adult<br \/>\n<br \/>\n13 to 60 years old (weekdays)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM35.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Adult<br \/>\n<br \/>\n13 to 60 years old (weekends)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM40.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Senior citizens<br \/>\n<br \/>\n61 years old and above (weekdays)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM20.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Senior citizens<br \/>\n<br \/>\n61 years old and above (weekends)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">RM25.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-1913 from cache -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Islamic-Arts-Museum-Kuala-Lumpur\"><\/span><strong>2. <\/strong><strong>Islamic Arts Museum Kuala Lumpur<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40961\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40961\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40961\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22183916\/ban_chilib.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22183916\/ban_chilib.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22183916\/ban_chilib-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22183916\/ban_chilib-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamm.org.my\/education\/childrens-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Bring your kids down to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamm.org.my\/education\/childrens-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Children\u2019s Library<\/a>, where they\u2019ll find a variety of books on science, art, architecture, history, as well as those on Islam and Islamic arts. Every day, the library holds a free art session for children and grown-ups to complete together. On weekends, the library organises a storytelling and arts &amp; craft session related to the weekly theme. Admission to the weekend sessions is free, but you\u2019ll have to register beforehand as limited seats are available.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Price: Free (children 6 and under), RM10 (students with ID), RM20 (adult), RM10 (senior citizens), RM20 (non-Malaysian senior citizens)<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Bank-Negara-Malaysia-Museum-and-Art-Gallery\"><\/span><strong>3. <\/strong><strong>Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40963\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40963\" class=\"wp-image-40963 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22184130\/Slide-1.jpg\" alt=\"Modern museum exhibit at BNM Museum and Art Gallery with pink floor, interactive displays, and a sign asking what a million ringgit can buy.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22184130\/Slide-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22184130\/Slide-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22184130\/Slide-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museumbnm.gov.my\/v2\/Galleries\/Childrens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">BNM Museum and Art Gallery<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Financial literacy starts when you\u2019re young. The Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery houses many hands-on activities that aim to educate and entertain. Walk through the RM1 million tunnel at the Children\u2019s Gallery, or play the \u2018Barter Trade\u2019 game at the Numismatics Gallery. The museum also offers free arts and craft <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museum.bnm.gov.my\/v2\/programmes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">programmes<\/a> on certain days, but you\u2019ll need to sign up beforehand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Price: Free admission <\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-TTDI-Library\"><\/span><strong>4. <\/strong><strong>TTDI Library<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40964\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40964\" class=\"wp-image-40964 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22184431\/71538386_1327749534052122_2055857766349668352_n.jpg\" alt=\"Perpustakaan KL library children's area with a stage, bean bags, and a yellow wall mural with cartoon drawings.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22184431\/71538386_1327749534052122_2055857766349668352_n.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22184431\/71538386_1327749534052122_2055857766349668352_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22184431\/71538386_1327749534052122_2055857766349668352_n-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kualalumpurlibrary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Perpustakaan Kuala Lumpur<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Your children will probably find something in the TTDI Library to entertain them \u2013 even if they don\u2019t like reading. The library, which reopened recently after a period of renovation, has gotten a bunch of upgrades. You\u2019ll find interactive tables, a games lounge (with FIFA 19 available) and a cinema room.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Perdana-Botanical-Gardens\"><\/span><strong>5. <\/strong><strong>Perdana Botanical Gardens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40966\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40966\" class=\"wp-image-40966 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22184634\/banner-sunken-garden-2016.jpg\" alt=\"Formal sunken garden at Perdana Botanical Garden with intricate hedge patterns, a central water feature, and a stone pathway.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22184634\/banner-sunken-garden-2016.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22184634\/banner-sunken-garden-2016-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22184634\/banner-sunken-garden-2016-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Perdana Botanical Garden<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Lake Gardens are worth a visit if you\u2019re tired of the smog and concrete of Kuala Lumpur. Lakes, fountains, bamboo houses, waterfalls, playgrounds \u2013 KL\u2019s oldest public park has plenty to offer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Royal-Malaysian-Police-Museum\"><\/span><strong>6. <\/strong><strong>Royal Malaysian Police Museum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40968\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40968\" class=\"wp-image-40968 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185025\/image.jpg\" alt=\"Military museum exhibit at Royal Malaysian Police Museum with two armored vehicles on a gravel path, green plants, and a white house.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185025\/image.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185025\/image-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185025\/image-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kuala-lumpur.ws\/magazine\/royal-malaysian-police-museum.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">KL Magazine<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>This small, unassuming museum is located just on the outskirts of the Botanical Gardens. Here, you can view the evolution of the Malaysian police force from as far back as the Portuguese and Dutch colonial eras. One of its most impressive exhibit is the armoury, which is filled with police firearms and melee weapons. Children will be especially fascinated by the armoured military vehicles outside on the museum grounds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Kepong-Metropolitan-Park\"><\/span><strong>7. <\/strong><strong>Kepong Metropolitan Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40978\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40978\" class=\"wp-image-40978 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22190236\/kepong6-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kepong Metropolitan Park scenic view of a tranquil lake with an intersecting white jetty, backed by a city skyline.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22190236\/kepong6-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22190236\/kepong6-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22190236\/kepong6-2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Souce: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitkl.gov.my\/visitklv2\/index.php?r=column\/cthree&amp;id=61&amp;place_id=1025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Visit KL<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>This is a huge recreational park that is set around a 57-hectare lake. It\u2019s a popular spot for flying kites, which can be purchased at the entrance of the park. You\u2019ll also find several observation towers (to appreciate the view and populate your social media feeds), two playgrounds, and tracks for jogging and cycling.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-KLCC-Park\"><\/span><strong>8. <\/strong><strong>KLCC Park<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40971\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40971\" class=\"wp-image-40971 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185321\/klccpark.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of a lush green KLCC city park with winding paths, trees, and a guitar-shaped water playground.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185321\/klccpark.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185321\/klccpark-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185321\/klccpark-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suriaklcc.com.my\/attractions-2\/klcc-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Suria KLCC<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The KLCC Park has several amenities that will keep children entertained. There\u2019s a two-acre playground, waterfalls and a wading pool. Kids will especially enjoy the fountain water shows that run daily from 7.30 p.m. to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-Volunteer-for-PERTIWI\"><\/span><strong>9. <\/strong><strong>Volunteer for PERTIWI<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40973\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40973\" class=\"wp-image-40973 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185539\/Volunteer-with-Us1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteers for Pertiwi Soup Kitchen, a diverse group of adults and children, smiling for a group photo outdoors at night.\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185539\/Volunteer-with-Us1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185539\/Volunteer-with-Us1-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185539\/Volunteer-with-Us1-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pertiwi.org.my\/volunteer-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PERTIWI<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Volunteering as a family could give your children valuable life experiences, while helping others in need. The <a href=\"https:\/\/pertiwi.org.my\/volunteer-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">PERTIWI Soup Kitchen<\/a> feeds between 500 and 700 homeless and hard-core poor individuals four times a week in KL. Volunteers are assigned various duties to help out.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-Volunteer-for-Free-Tree-Society\"><\/span><strong>10. <\/strong><strong>Volunteer for Free Tree Society<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40974\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40974\" class=\"wp-image-40974 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185747\/37.jpg\" alt=\"Woman's hands crushing a seed with a small, green tool above dark soil and small curry leaves at Free Tree Society\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185747\/37.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185747\/37-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22185747\/37-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/freetreesociety.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Free Tree Society<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Free Tree Society gives away free trees to the public in order to encourage biodiversity and a love of nature. Kids are encouraged to join in the volunteer work, which involves planting activities like propagation or nursery maintenance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Price: Free <\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-IKEA\"><\/span><strong>11. <\/strong><strong>IKEA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40975\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40975\" class=\"wp-image-40975 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22190050\/children-in-the-ball-room-a1a3364269ac8739c51b0eff1a3a4ca5.jpg\" alt=\"Two young boys, one in a blue shirt, smiling and playing happily in a large ball pit filled with red balls at IKEA\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22190050\/children-in-the-ball-room-a1a3364269ac8739c51b0eff1a3a4ca5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22190050\/children-in-the-ball-room-a1a3364269ac8739c51b0eff1a3a4ca5-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.imoney.my\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/22190050\/children-in-the-ball-room-a1a3364269ac8739c51b0eff1a3a4ca5-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40975\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/my\/en\/customer-service\/shopping-at-ikea\/family-friendly-facilities-pub3b5f0bdb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">IKEA<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t scoff. To many Malaysians, IKEA is something of a family outing destination. Here, both children and adults can spend hours playing make-believe. And if your kids are feeling peckish, IKEA has affordable snacks and beverages to tide them in until mealtime.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Price: Free (if you don\u2019t buy anything) <\/div><\/div>\n<p>Looking for other ways to trim your monthly expenses? Check out our articles for more tips on how to save money, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/save-weekend-spending\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">keeping your weekend spending down<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/save-money-eat-healthy-malaysia-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eating healthy on a budget<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/credit-card-travel-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">saving on your travel budget<\/a> with your credit card!<\/p>\n<div class=\"block\"><div>Why not get your kids onboard your money management journey? It is never too early to know how to manage expenses. 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