Things to do this weekend in Singapore

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Kid-friendly activities, live performances, and fun workshops – there’s plenty of fun to be had in the coming weeks. So, open your calendars and bookmark these things to do this weekend in Singapore.

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– New events in Singapore this week –

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1. Furkids Fiesta

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12th-13th Apr

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Image adapted from: @clarkequaysg via Instagram

It’s time to show your babies some love with the Furkids Fiesta happening over 2 days of pet-friendly games and workshops. Highlights include a scenic bumboat ride along the quay with you furbaby, pawer course, pet food worksop, Easter egg hunt, and an adoption drive. If you’re looking to stock up on pet treats or products, check out the market too.

Admission: Free
Venue: Fountain Sqaure, CQ @ Clarke Quay
Dates: 12th-13th Apr
Time: 12pm-9pm

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2. Batik Nyonyas Weekend Festival

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12th-13th Apr

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Image credit: Peranakan Museum

Family-friendly activities like batik painting and bunga rampay making await at the Batik Nyonyas Weekend Festival. These free drop-in sessions at Peranakan Museum are open to anyone, plus kids can play on the giant kueh-themed inflatables right after the workshops. Other fun festivities include dressing up in sarongs for photo-taking, a puppet performance, sing along sessions, and wayang kulit.

Admission: Free
Venue: Peranakan Museum
Dates: 12th-13th Apr
Time: 10am-4pm

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3. Thai Supermarket Songkran Celebration

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12th-13th Apr

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Image adapted from: @thaisupermarketsg via Instagram

The Thai Supermarket Songkran Celebration is back this year with a retro 80s theme to also celebrate their 40th anniversary. Enjoy live performances, carnival games, and lots of authentic Thai street food, of course. The menu consists of $4 treats like beef boat noodles, mango sticky rice, kanam being or crispy crepes, and fried banana fritters.

Admission: Free
Venue: Thai Supermarket, Aperia Mall
Dates: 12th-13th Apr
Time: 11am-8pm

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4. Wonderlab

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22nd Mar-20th Apr

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Image credit: @jtc_sg via Instagram

If you haven’t checked out the new Punggol Coastal Mall yet, here’s another reason to head down to the area. Indulge in activities and watch live performances at Wonderlab every weekend till the end of April. Free play activities include making light up greeting cards, participating in a family scavenger hunt, and decorating a robot.

There are also guided workshops like pandan leaf weaving, making 3D printed artwork, designing solar powered lanterns, assembling your very own LED flower garden.

Admission: Free
Venue: Punggol Digital District
Dates: 22nd Mar-20th Apr

Check out the full Wonderlab programme.

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5. Singapore Yachting Festival 2025

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10th-13th Apr

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Image credit: @singaporeyachtingfestival via Instagram

Yes, it is mainly a boat show, but the Singapore Yachting Festival 2025 also has a slew of activities open to the public. For one, there’s a Festival Market along Sentosa Cover Boardwalk which will see a variety of food vendors lined up for guests to feast. There’s also going to be a gelato cart, supercars parade, roving band, stilt walkers, and a live DJ spinning in the evenings.

Admission: From $55.10
Venue: ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove
Dates: 10th-13th Apr
Time: Thu-Sat 3pm-9pm | Sun 3pm-8pm

Get tickets for the Singapore Yachting Festival 2025.

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6. Russell Peters: RELAX* World Tour *it’s not that serious

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11th-12th Apr

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Image credit: Tom Pandi & @russellpeters via Instagram

The truth is, we know nothing about what Russell Peters’ RELAX World Tour is about because there is no synopsis stated anywhere. But maybe that’s the point. Attend without any expectations of the premise and just relax with an evening of good laughs. After all, attending a stand-up comedy show shouldn’t be that serious!

Admission: From $108
Venue: The Star Theatre
Dates: 11th-12th Apr
Time: 8pm

Get tickets for Russell Peters’ Relax World Tour.

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7. Miffy’s Garden at Changi Airport

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14th Mar-12th May

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First, we had Hello Kitty and her fellow Sanrio friends; now we have Miffy’s Garden landing in a hot air balloon at the Terminal 3 departure hall. Apart from the giant display, there’s going to be a playground with a ball pit and bouncy castle, as well as a pop-up shop to buy cute merch.

Admission: Free
Venue: T3, Changi Airport
Dates: 14th Mar-12th May

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8. Songkran Festival 2025

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15th Mar-14th Apr

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Dive into Thai-themed festivities at Songkran Festival 2025. There’ll be water fight zones, dunk tanks, and the chance to snag water guns with $60 spending at Downtown East. Kids are more than welcome to join in family-friendly activities like Muay Thai trial classes, movie screenings of Moana and Finding Dory, and Thai dance performances.

Each single-day pass comes with a free Singha beer or coconut water, too.

Admission: From $22/adult | $16/child
Venue: Downtown East, Wild Wild Wet
Dates: 15th Mar-14th Apr

Get tickets for Songkran Festival 2025.

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9. Rainforest Wild Asia

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From 12th Mar

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In case you’ve been living under a rock, Rainforest Wild Asia is finally open! How is it different from all the other wildlife parks, you ask? Well, it has manmade caves, a forest trek, and a canopy jump. Animals you’ll get to spot include a Malayan tiger, playful langurs, and hog deer. Within the caves lurk slithering snakes and creepy scorpions – all within an enclosure, don’t worry.

Along with the wildlife park, the Cavern Restaurant has also opened its doors and is welcoming patrons to dine in a “cave” setting. The eatery can be accessed from the outside, even if you’re not heading into the park. And if you’re looking for a romantic activity on a date, have a stroll along the new Mandai Boardwalk before grabbing dinner.

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10. Movies by the Beach

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12th-13th Apr

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Image credit: Sentosa

Movies by the Beach at Sentosa are happening every weekend and are still free for all to show up and enjoy. Bring your own blanket or cushions and gather the family for different movie screenings every Saturday and Sunday, starting at 7pm. Catch The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Maze Runner: The Death Cure playing this weekend.

Admission: Free
Location: Palawan Kidz City Roof Garden, Sentosa
Dates: 12th-13th Apr

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– New shows, concerts & exhibitions in Singapore this week –

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11. HYPERFOCUS: Tomorrow X Together VR Concert

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10th-27th Apr

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Image credit: TXT

You’ve been to cinemas for the movies; now, make your way to Golden Village for Singapore’s first-ever VR K-pop concert experience. An exclusive screening of HYPERFOCUS: TOMORROW X TOGETHER VR CONCERT features the Gen Z icons – SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, and HUENINGKAI – belting their songs in fantasy-like settings. Each ticket comes with 2 photocards and the first 250 ticketholders will also receive a limited-edition poster.

Admission: $39
Venue: GV Bugis+
Dates: 10th-27th Apr

Get tickets for HYPERFOCUS: Tomorrow X Together VR Concert.

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12. Portals at BattleBox

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28th Mar-29th Jun

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Those in the know would have visited Battlebox before, a historical WWII bunker nestled in Fort Canning Park. Currently, there’s a Portals exhibition paying homage to the events that occurred in the past through interactive installations created by 7 local artists. Each room portrays how our nation fell when the British surrendered via displays that use art and technology to create sounds and visuals.

Admission: Free
Venue: Battlebox, Fort Canning Park
Dates: 28th Mar-29th Jun

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13. Supervision

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27th Mar-12th Apr

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Image credit: Wild Rice

Theatre company Wild Rice is currently staging Supervision – a story about an Indonesian domestic worker who is employed to take care of Teck who has suffered a stroke. Apart from the 2 characters, there’s also Jenny, his daughter who somehow always knows what’s going on in her home; and is played by Janice Koh.

Catch this 75-minute homegrown classic that challenges themes of ageing with dignity and the right to privacy.

Admission: From $35
Venue: Wild Rice @ Funan
Dates: 27th Mar-12th Apr
Time: Tue-Sat 7.30pm | Sun 2.30pm

Get tickets for Supervision.

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14. WICKED

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19th Mar-27th Apr

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Image credit: Jeff Busby

Emerald City beckons as the award-winning musical WICKED makes its way to MBS. The Broadway version looks at the events in the Land of Oz from the POV of green-skinned Elphaba and bubble-blonde Glinda. Watch how their rivalry turns into friendship as you tap your feet to songs like No One Mourns the Wicked and The Wizard and I.

Admission: From $68
Venue: Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands
Dates: 19th Mar-27th Apr

Get tickets for WICKED.

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15. City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris

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2nd Apr-17th Aug

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Image adapted from: @nationalgallerysingapore via Instagram

National Gallery Singapore presents City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris – a new exhibition that brings to light the interactions and influences between the local and migrant artists in the French capital. Explore themes of identity, belonging, cultural exchange, and creativity from the POV of Asian artists who exhibited their work in Paris while living in the city during the 1920s-1940s.

Over 200 artworks including paintings, sculptures, and lacquerware will be on display, spread across 3 galleries.

Admission: From $15
Venue: National Gallery Singapore
Dates: 2nd Apr-17th Aug

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16. Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses

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15th Mar-10th Aug

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Image adapted from: @artsciencemuseumsg via Instagram

The visionary Dutch fashion designer brings her creations to Singapore with an exhibition called Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses. Famously known for pioneering the use of 3D printing to create fashionable pieces, she blends science and art in her creations. She has brought over 140 looks and accessories, drawing inspiration from the natural world.

Admission: From $22/adult | $18/child
Venue: ArtScience Museum
Dates: 15th Mar-10th Aug

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17. Mirror Mirror: Journey Into The Mind

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8th Mar-6th Jul

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If you’ve ever wondered what’s the science behind what goes on in your brain, Mirror Mirror: Journey Into The Mind is the place to go. Apart from the stunning interactive installations, you’ll get to learn more about how the human mind works, exploring concepts like memories and dreams through 8 different zones.

Admission: From $22
Venue: ArtScience Museum
Dates: 8th Mar-6th Jul

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– Upcoming events –

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18. Shakespeare in the Park – Macbeth

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7th May-1st Jun

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“Is this a dagger which I see before me?” – famous words spoken by Macbeth. For more of such dramatic dialogues and an epic story of tragedy, catch Shakespeare in the Park – Macbeth, happening at Fort Canning Park next month. This year’s production boasts an elaborate set as high as 3 double-decker buses and features theatre actor Ghafir Akbar.

Admission: From $60
Venue: Fort Canning Park
Dates: 7th May-1st Jun
Time: 7.30pm

Get tickets for Shakespeare in the Park – Macbeth.

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19. Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema 2025

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8th-25th May

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It’s back – Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema 2025, and this year it comes with some award-winning films you won’t want to miss. Highlights include The Substance featuring Demi Moore, Lee featuring Kate Winslet, and Conclave featuring Ralph Fiennes. Each ticket includes a gin-based cocktail or 2 non-alcoholic drinks, a deckchair seat, and wireless headphones. You also get to hop on a shuttle bus at the end of the night that will bring you off the island.

Admission: $44.80/pax
Venue: Tanjong Beach, Sentosa
Dates: 8th-25th May
Time: 5.30pm

Get tickets for Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema 2025.

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20. The Phantom of the Opera

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9th May-15th Jun

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Even if you aren’t privy to the world of musicals you’ve probably heard the name Andrew Lloyd Webber. One of his most famous productions, The Phantom of the Opera, will be showing in Singapore soon, featuring a cast of 37 performers. Set in 19th century Paris, the haunting love story revolves around a disfigured musical genius who falls obsessively in love with a young soprano.

Admission: From $93
Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Dates: 9th May-15th Jun

Get tickets for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera.

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Find things to do in Singapore this weekend

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We’re sure you have more than enough activities to fill your upcoming weekend. If not, check out our ultimate list of things to do in Singapore or the best attractions and activities in Singapore. If you’re looking for pretty places to snap lots of photos, hit up these Instagrammable places in Singapore while you’re at it.

And those looking to plan their calendars in advance can check out our full list of upcoming live performances in 2025.

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Cover image adapted from: Peranakan Museum, @thaisupermarketsg & @clarkequaysg via Instagram
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