New things to do in June 2024
School is out and the sun is scorching. You know what that means: it’s finally time for the June holidays! There are tons of new things to do in June to make the most out of this vacation period, including some free-entry events and art installations.
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- New things to do in June 2024
- 1. Children’s Festival at Gardens by the Bay
- 2. i Light Singapore & Gastrobeats
- 3. Adventure Cove Waterpark Bubble Fiesta
- 4. Hello Kitty Run Fest 2024
- 5. Children’s Season 2024
- 6. Pink Fest 2024
- 7. Orchids of Angkor Wat
- 8. The Devil’s Play
- 9. Your Curious Journey by Olafur Eliasson
- 10. Kidzania Singapore
- 11. Dragon Boat Festival 2024
- 12. Italian Film Festival 2024
1. Children’s Festival at Gardens by the Bay
Free entry to Pixar-themed carnival
This June, witness a mini-Disneyland at Children’s Festival 2024 in Gardens by the Bay, with a Pixar-themed Inside Out 2 carnival. Under the supertrees are 6 interactive zones and other activities which bring scenes from the animated film to life. These include a mirror maze, a swing set and a giant doodle wall.
Aside from playing around the colourful exhibits, there are also carnival game booths, special performances, movie screenings and a Pixar merch store pop-up to cop exclusive toys from the new movie.
Date: Now till 22nd June 2024
Find the full list of activities on the Gardens by the Bay website.
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2. i Light Singapore & Gastrobeats
IG-worthy displays around Marina Bay
We can’t think of a better way to spend your summer nights than in i Light Singapore 2024, with art installations all across Marina Bay, South Beach, Tanjong Pagar, and Millenia Walk. Each exhibit plays around with lights, mist, and optical illusions to make for some spectacular IG-photo ops.
But it’s not all just glowy displays to see as there are also some great grubs to get at this year’s GastroBeats. Grab munches from all over the world, from katsu sandwiches, tanghulu and Indian curry sets.
i Light Singapore 2024
Date: 31st March-23rd June 2024
Time: 7.30pm-11.00pm
Contact: i Light Singapore website
GastroBeats 2024
Address: Bayfront Event Space
Date: 31st March-23rd June 2024
Time: 4pm-11pm
Contact: GastroBeats website
3. Adventure Cove Waterpark Bubble Fiesta
Bubble raves & giant inflatables
How do you make a water park even more fun? Just add bubbles. Adventure Cove Waterpark’s Bubble Fiesta is the park’s new bubbly festival for this summer. Aside from the already thrilling water slides and splash zones, the park will also have bubble domes, bouncy inflatables and a bubble rave, with a DJ workshop for kids.
Date: 1st June – 11th August 2024
4. Hello Kitty Run Fest 2024
Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th birthday at Sentosa
Image credit: Run Society
It’s not too late to get started on that summer bod so why not do it in the cutest way possible at the Hello Kitty Run Fest 2024? In celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary, you can get your running shoes on to participate in a 4km run for adults or 900m dash.
Registration for the event also includes a Hello Kitty t-shirt, tote bag, and keychain so that you can zoom through the tracks in kitty fashion. Even if you’re not in your running era, you can still celebrate the icon’s birthday in Sentosa with the new Hello Kitty Singapore Cable Cars from now till 31st December 2024.
Admission: $48
Address: Palawan Green, Sentosa
Dates: 22nd-23rd June 2024
Time: 7.30am onwards
Register for the Hello Kitty Run Fest.
5. Children’s Season 2024
Artsy activities & a hawker-themed exhibition
Image adapted from: National Heritage Board
Learning doesn’t have to stop just because it’s summertime. Children’s Season 2024 combines the joy of art and museums with lessons about Singapore’s heritage for your little ones.
Whether they’re plunging Into The Hawkerverse in Children’s Museum Singapore, with exhibits on the importance of hawker culture, or let them hunt for light-up animals in I Spy: Spot the Animals! A Hunt Activity in Story of the Forest at the National Museum of Singapore.
Find the whole list of activities on the Children’s Museum Website.
6. Pink Fest 2024
Flea market, film festival & career fair for Pride month
Image credit: @pinkfestsg via Instagram
Celebrate the freedom to love this June with Pink Fest, an organisation that hosts various activities to support and promote the LGBTQ+ community in Singapore for Pride Month.
Support local queer businesses at Pasar Pink on 9th June. You’ll be able to get your hands on jewellery, handicrafts, and baked goods. Upgrade your wardrobe at Design Orchard’s Fashion For All event, with collections by local designers and inclusive runway shows.
There’s also Pink Screen, Singapore’s LGBTQ+ film festival, showcasing local cinema like Bugis Street and Baby Queen at The Projector. Finally, they’ll be holding an Inclusive Careers Fair on 22nd June 2024 to make it easier for individuals to find safe and comfortable workforces.
Once you’re done with all of those, you can continue to celebrate your identity or be a solid ally at Pink Dot on 29th June 2024.
Pink Dot
Date: 29th June
Address: Hong Lim Park, New Bridge Road, 059299
Contact: Pink Dot SG website
7. Orchids of Angkor Wat
Explore Cambodia’s flora and architecture in the Cloud Dome
Image adapted from: @gardensbythebay via Instagram
It’s time to head up “north” to witness the unique flora of Cambodia with Gardens by the Bay’s newest Orchids of Angkor Wat exhibit. In collaboration with the Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Singapore, the Cloud Dome now sports a variety of colourful orchids, as well as stone replicas of famous architecture from the region.
Dates: Now until 8th September 2024
8. The Devil’s Play
Horror theatre immersive dinner experience
Image credit: The Semma Bistro
Summer can be spooky, too, especially with The Devil’s Play, a 3-course immersive horror theatre experience. With a dimmed restaurant and themed course, you’ll be held in suspense for what comes next, both in the scenes and on your plate.
The play is staged at The Semma Bistro, known for serving atas versions of Singapore Indian favourites like roti john and some fusion dishes as well. Who knows what will end up scaring you more, the spicy curry or the spooky performances?
Admission: $50
Address: #01-19, 60 Springside Walk, 786020
Dates: 30th May, 6th June, 13th June, 20th June
Time: 7.30pm and 9.55pm
Get tickets for The Devil’s Play.
9. Your Curious Journey by Olafur Eliasson
Singapore Art Museum’s newest exhibition
Image adapted from: Singapore Art Museum
Singapore Art Museum curates some of the most mesmerising exhibits, with this year’s entry being Your Curious Journey by Olafur Eliasson. Using light, wind, fog and water, the pieces here show artistic expressions of identity and climate commentary.
There are 5 main pieces for you to get lost in and take some mind-bending images with, including sprinkling water, fluid-looking ceilings and a completely yellow corridor.
Dates: Now till 22nd September 2024.
10. Kidzania Singapore
Reopened kids theme park in Sentosa
Imagine a place where children rule the streets and take on their parent’s jobs of doctor, banker or even baker. Watch as this imagination comes to life at the newly revamped Kidzania Singapore.
With over 30 different role-play activities from flight pilot to museum curator, kids can put on their parent’s shoes and even earn a salary for their hard work. Do book your tickets fast as we expect June dates for the theme park to sell out quickly.
11. Dragon Boat Festival 2024
Boat races & dumpling-making workshops
Splash right into Singapore’s Dragon Boat Festival activities this year, from watching fierce competitors rowing to making origami versions of dragon boats. Cheer on your teams during the Dragon Boat Festival race. Watch 50 teams splash it out and claim the title of the Singapore Dragon Boat Festival winner.
Another way to celebrate is by attending the Wan Qing Dragon Boat Festival activities, like kueh and candle making and a DIY miniature dragon boat-making workshop. Families can come down and learn about the festival’s history through Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall’s storytelling sessions.
Dragon Boat Festival Race
Admission: Free
Address: Bedok Reservoir
Dates: 22nd-23rd June 2024
Wan Qing Dragon Boat Festival 2024
Admission: Various
Address: 12 Tai Gin Road, 327874
Dates: 8th-9th June 2024
Check out the full list of events on the Wan Qing Dragon Boat Festival website.
12. Italian Film Festival 2024
Explore Italy through their cinema
Image adapted from: @theprojectorsg via Instagram
If you’re only references to Italy are Cacio e Pepe and Super Mario Bros, it’s time to see the nation with a brand new set of eyes at the Italian Film Festival 2024. Hosted by The Projector and the Embassy of Italy, there are 8 films for you to binge all of June.
The films span across all genres like fantasy, romance and thriller with some notable ones to watch out for being La Dolce Vita, a critically-acclaimed love triangle tale and Gloria!, a musical comedy set in a convent school.
Dates: 7th-16th June 2024
Find the full roster of films on The Projector website.
Let there be no summertime sadness this June 2024
You can’t deny that this June is stocked with activities for a truly hot girl/boy summer. And hey, with all these things to do, there may not be any time to fit in a vacation.
If you finish checking all these off your list, you can check out our list of other family friendly things to do during these June holidays. To escape the heat this summer, chill out at the coldest places in Singapore or still have a blast knocking off the best indoor activities in Singapore.