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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Image credit: *SCAPE, Jerold Lim Xing Jie
If the recent Oscar Nominations have piqued your interest in all things movies, swing by the Singapore Youth Film Festival 2026 to #SupportLocal. Screenings of the 44 nominated short films will be taking place at *SCAPE, all following an anchoring theme of “Focus, Gather, Bloom”.
You can grab your tickets just $6, with each screening consisting of 5 short films shot and produced by up-and-coming filmmakers. From an animated short depicting the relatable life of an overworked mum to a heartfelt documentary about grief and bereavement, there’s bound to be a genre for everyone.
Get tickets to Singapore Youth Film Festival 2026.
Admission: From $6/pax
Venue: 2 Orchard Link, *SCAPE, Singapore 237978
Dates: 29th January to 8th February 2026
There’s plenty of family fun to be had at the upcoming HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026 happening at The Kallang, even if you’re not the biggest rugby fan. For aspiring forwards, kids can give rugby a try at the on-site Touch Carnival and 3v2 Touch Rugby games at Gates 4 and 5.
Over at Gate 22, little ones can rub shoulders with mascots at character meet-and-greets; they can wave hello to Peppa Pig, Transformers’ Optimus Prime, and My Little Pony’s cast of colourful horses. For a little me-time to catch the games, there’s also a Kids’ Drop Off area where they’ll be entertained with activities like colouring and face painting as you keep your eyes on the pitch.
Get tickets to HSBC SVNS Singapore 2026.
Admission: From $99/adult, $69/youth
Venue: 1 Stadium Drive, National Stadium, Singapore 397629
Dates: 31st January-1st February 2026
Time: Sat 10.20am onwards | Sun 12pm onwards
Capitol Singapore is officially ringing in the Lunar New Year with their bountiful CNY festivities this year.
Swing by the Spring of Blossoms Festive Market to pick up last-minute handmade creations and yummy seasonal bites, and flaunt your fits at the Outdoor Plaza’s Spring in Bloom Photo & Zodiac Zone. You can even snag a free gift here too; simply share your pics on Instagram and tag @capitolsingapore, then present your post at the redemption booth at the Arcade.
Image credit: Capitol Singapore
Don’t forget to catch the live performances happening at the Outdoor Plaza too; the Shanghai Swingers are ready to serenade you with their soulful jazz sets, while students from The Wushu Lab will wow the crowds with energetic wushu moves.
Admission: Free
Venue: 13 Stamford Road, Capitol Singapore, Singapore 178905
Dates: 30th January-3rd March 2026
The festive season’s giving everyone an excuse to go on shopping sprees, so head on over to Public Garden 2026 to spruce up your home and wardrobe just in time for CNY.
It’s a huge weekend market that shines the spotlight on independent creators, and it’s a treasure trove of handcrafted goods such as jewellery, apparel, ceramics, perfumes, and home decor, just to name a few. Best part is, entrance is completely free, so you feel free to have a look-see if you’re in the area.
Admission: Free
Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Dates: 31st January-1st February 2026
Opening hours: 1pm-7pm, Daily
Swap your usual board game night with a visit to the Asian Civilisations Museum instead this January. They’re hosting Light to Night at ACM 2026: Power of Play, and it’s filled with a medley of fun, game-related activities to keep spirits high throughout the evening.
First off, they’ll be organising their very own Games Nights at the Museum for 2 weekends straight, with party games, strategy board games, and tabletop role-playing experiences. TCG players will also have a blast here, as there’ll be opportunities to pit your decks against other Pokémon and Lorcana enthusiasts.
Meanwhile, art workshops will also be taking place right here, such as the Make Your Own Paw-some Pet Tag activity conducted by Elyand Collective and Plook Plook’s Make Your Own Gaming Charm experience. For a touch of whimsy, there’s also giant-sized versions of classic games like aeroplane chess, congkak, and checkers to mess around with at Giant Games at the Green.
Get tickets to Asian Civilisations Museum.
Admission: From $10/adult
Venue: 1 Empress Place, Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore 179555
Date: 23rd-31st January 2026
Another picture-perfect spot to hit up this weekend is Light to Night 2026 and it’s making its 10th comeback, so you can expect to be even more grandiose than past editions. Held in the Civic District, this year’s theme is “The Power in Us”, which expounds on the connections forged between people when they collaborate through art to reflect, converse, and create.
Highlights include 2 stunning light displays projected onto the facade of the National Gallery, as well as Gathering on the Lawn, which peppers a collection of paper lantern bags with batik-inspired motifs across the Padang. Apart from the art installations, there’s also the Art X Social: Festive Village that’s hosting a huge array of food and beverage options, plus live music performances happening in the vicinity by local artistes like Iman Fandu and Charlie Lim.
Admission: Free, with the exception of some ticketed activities
Venue: Various locations in the Civic District
Date: 9th-31st Jan 2026
Image adapted from: *SCAPE
*SCAPE’s COMMA Creative Arts Festival is back, with an eclectic mish-mash of art forms and performances that will stimulate your senses, open your mind, and even stir your emotions. A taste of what to expect:
Shadow Empire Fashion Show (left), Pretty Ugly (right).
Image adapted from: *SCAPE
Throughout the month of January, *SCAPE will be abuzz with free-admission as well as ticketed exhibitions and shows. Curious minds, this is your chance to step into the future of art! What a way to kickstart 2026 and nourish yourself with art, AKA food for the soul.
Book your tickets to the *SCAPE COMMA Creative Arts Festival.
Admission: Varies across activities
Date & time: 16th-31st January 2026
Venue: *SCAPE (Various Locations)
Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
Welcome the Lunar New Year early at Gardens by the Bay with the Spring Blossoms: Gallop into Prosperity display. The Flower Dome will be transformed into a floral wonderland featuring festive blooms like chrysanthemums and plum blossoms, alongside traditional CNY decorations. It’s a must-visit for families looking to capture those mandatory festive OOTDs amidst a sea of vibrant petals and horses.
Admission: $12/adult | $8/child | $8/senior
Venue: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
Dates: 16th Jan to 1st Mar
Time: 9am-9pm
Get tickets to Spring Blossoms.
Escape the daily grind at Dopamine Land, a multisensory “happiness museum” located at Resorts World Sentosa. This ticketed attraction features various themed rooms, including a pillow fight arena and a popcorn-scented space, designed to trigger your happy hormones through play and light. It’s an interactive experience suitable for both kids and “kidults” looking to spice up their IG feeds with surreal, colourful backdrops.
Admission: $17/adult | $12/child
Venue: WEAVE, Resorts World Sentosa
Dates: Now till 19th Feb
Time: 11am-10pm, Daily
Image credit: Tusitala
Calling all escape room enthusiasts, here’s another one for you to have a crack at. Dubbed Neural Echoes: Enter The Sleep Lab, you’re tasked with investigating a cry from help emanating from a SomniTech facility. The fictional company has revolutionised sleep with the help of their Brain-Computer Interface, creating a future where restful slumber has become productive but monetised.
However, no clinical trial participants ever walked out of their premises, and the brains behind the whole operation disappeared shortly after. It’s then up to you to enter the sleep lab to unravel the whole mystery. BTW, the whole experience is SG Culture Pass-eligible, so you don’t have to spend a single penny if you’ve still got spare credits left.
Get tickets to Neural Echoes: Enter The Sleep Lab.
Admission: From $32/pax
Venue: 1 Old Parliament Lane, The Arts House at the Old Parliament, Council Room, Singapore 179429
Date: 9th Jan-7th Feb 2026
Opening hours: 5pm-9pm, Daily
The Singapore Cable Car’s receiving a makeover this holiday season with their new Pokémon Day-to-Night Adventure campaign. They’ve decked out both the interior and exterior of their cabins with 5 different Pokémon-themed designs, featuring fan-favourites like Pikachu, Eevee, and Charmander.
Each ticket comes with a complimentary Pikachu sun visor too. But when the sun’s down and you board the cable car at 7.45pm, you’ll be given a UV torchlight to reveal even more hidden Pokémon on the cabin’s ceiling.
There are also adorable photo ops at Mount Faber Peak, so feel free to snap away with the Pokémon companions here, set against the backdrop of scenic hilltop views. Don’t leave without a memento either; we spotted merch like glow-in-the-dark t-shirts (from $29), trading cards (from $6.90), and DIY keychains (from $15) all up for grabs.
Admission: $33/adult, $22/child
Venue: Mount Faber Peak
Date: 22nd Nov 2025-30th Apr 2026
Opening hours: 8.45am-9.30pm, Daily
Tea lovers who can’t get enough of Chagee’s famous brews, you’ll be glad to know that the Chinese teahouse chain is hosting a whole exhibition that tantalises more than just your tastebuds.
Done in collaboration with the Asian Civilisations Museum and Singapore Tourism Board, the Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie’s an experience that engages all 5 senses, plus an extra one dubbed the “sense of thought”. It’s split into 5 different sensory zones – you’ll get to take in the various aromas of brewed tea, pick up archaic tools used to make tea 300 years ago, and indulge in an ASMR-like installation featuring the sounds of making tea.
Get tickets to Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie.
Admission: From $12/pax
Venue: 1 Empress Place, Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore 179555
Dates: 28th January-7th June 2026
Opening hours: Sat-Thu 10am-7pm | Fri 10am-9pm
Anime lovers, you’ve been waiting quite a bit, and it’s finally here: the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Total Concentration Exhibition has landed in Singapore, and boy, is it massive. Housed in the Former Singapore Sports Hub Library, there’ll be over 21,000sqft of Demon Slayer-themed installations spread out across 2 floors to explore.
Fans will be sure to recognise iconic scenes from the series faithfully recreated IRL, such as the purple wisteria blooms of Mount Fujikasane which served as the site for the Final Selection Test to become full-fledged Demon Slayers.
Be sure to strike a pose at the Battle of Mount Natagumo displays, which sport photo spots where you can perform the various Breathing Styles. For even more callbacks to the anime, enter a life-sized cabin of the Mugen Train, and sit in for a class at the Kimetsu Academy. Of course, there’ll be merch to cop as well, including Singapore-exclusives that depict chibi characters visiting our local landmarks.
Get tickets to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Total Concentration Exhibition.
Admission: From $27/adult
Venue: 4 Stadium Walk, Former Singapore Sports Hub Library, Singapore 397697
Date: 24th January-15th March 2026
Opening hours: 11am-10pm, Daily
Couples who’re suckers for cute museum dates, look no further than Singapore Art Week 2026. This year’s edition will see over 200 free and ticketed events such as exhibitions, workshops, tours, and talks by both local and international artists, so there’s plenty to see and do for the creatives amongst us.
Some of the more intriguing pieces we stopped by on our visit across the 7 districts that are hosting SAW include chapalang by Corinne de San Jose, whose 118 transistor radios hung in silence is an ironic jab at uncomfortable silences.
The amalgamated works at Second Lives by Yang Jie invite onlookers to literally breathe life into otherwise inanimate objects, while Singapore’s very own ANTZ has graced Gillman Barracks with their graffiti-styled works alongside a huge Sun Wukong-inspired sculpture.
Admission: Free with ticketed events also available
Venue: Around Bras Basah & Bugis, Civic District, Gillman Barracks, Kampong Glam & Little India, Marina Bay, River Valley, and Tanjong Pagar
Date: 22nd-31st January 2026
For a glimpse into the inner machinations of our increasingly commonplace robot companions, pay a visit to NOX: Confessions of a Machine at ArtScience Museum. It’s an introspective exhibition centred around the world of NOX, which stands for Nonhuman Excellence, where, in an I, Robot-esque twist, autonomous vehicles have sentient personalities of their own.
Image credit: Marina Bay Sands
Visitors will follow the story of Enigma-76, a self-driving delivery vehicle that’s constantly grappling with its cold, robotic outlook and personable human tendencies. You’ll get to jump right into the convoluted world of NOX with a couple of interactive exhibits, such as stepping into the shoes of a robot therapist, and a pensive sit-down with Dakota, a therapy horse.
Get tickets to NOX: Confessions of a Machine.
Admission: From $13/adult | $10/child
Venue: 6 Bayfront Avenue, ArtScience Museum, Singapore 018974
Dates: 23rd January to 19th April 2026
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 10am-7pm | Fri-Sat 10am-9pm
Get a sneak peek into the future of aviation at the T5 In The Making exhibition, running from now till March at Changi Airport. This free showcase uses interactive displays and models to explain the massive construction and design process behind the upcoming Terminal 5. You can find the exhibition at the T2 Connection Zone, where you’ll learn how the “mega-terminal” will eventually transform the way we travel.
Admission: Free
Venue: Changi Airport, T3 Arrival Hall
Dates: Now till Mar
Time: 10am-8pm, Daily
If you’re fascinated with prehistoric beasts of the past, swing by the Dinosaurs | Extinctions | Us exhibition at Science Centre Singapore. You’ll get to walk under the towering life-sized casts of some of the largest land animals to ever walk the earth, such as the 40m-long Patagotitan Mayorum which weighs as much as 10 elephants.
Of course, you’ll also get to strike a pose beside iconic dinos like the Torosaurus and T-Rex, and don’t miss out on the closing gallery by the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, which highlights species that once lived right here in Singapore.
There’s also 4 stamping stations to stop by for a cool memento, interactive digital projection installations to play around with, and a mini excavation site where you can dig around for fossils. Not quite ready to head home yet? You’ve still got the rest of Science Centre Singapore to explore, as tickets come with complimentary admission for Singaporeans and PRs.
Get tickets to Dinosaurs | Extinctions | Us.
Admission: From $29.90/adult | $25.90/child & senior
Venue: The Annexe, Science Centre Singapore
Date: From 11th Oct
Opening hours: 10am-5pm, Daily
We’ve got yet another POP MART-themed attraction to visit before we close out 2025. This time, the ultra-chic SKULLPANDA takes centre stage in the SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Singapore exhibition, and boy is it especially thought-provoking, yet hauntingly stunning.
Set up in conjunction with the National Museum of Singapore, the exhibition invites all to ruminate about the notion of being metaphorically caged, by imposing physical boundaries on various SKULLPANDA-fronted displays. For instance, within a boxed up shelter outside the museum stand 3 hulking, porcelain-white SKULLPANDA sculptures that greet visitors.
Head on inside, and you’ll find a couple of artistic installations that amplifies the pensive mood. These include The Room, which features 2 huge SKULLPANDA models surrounded by an infinite expanse of mirror reflections, as well as the Fortune display’s pockmarked cabinet that houses the dreamy character in a limbo-like slumber.
It wouldn’t be an authentic POP MART experience if we didn’t get to bring home a keepsake or 2, so drop by the exhibition’s retail zone before you go. It’s stocked with SKULLPANDA goodies such as t-shirts ($39.90), and key chains ($18.90), but the holy grail will have to be the exhibition-exclusive -Cage-Uncage plush doll ($39.90).
Get tickets to SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Singapore.
Admission: From $14/pax
Venue: National Museum of Singapore
Date: Now till 22nd Jan 2026
Opening hours: 10am-7pm, Daily
Dive into the intricate world of impressionism at the Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston exhibition over at National Gallery Singapore. It’s one of the world’s largest collections of impressionist artworks outside of France, with works by world-renowned artists like Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Édouard Manet on full display.
Spanning across 3 galleries and 7 themed sections, you’ll get to feast your eyes on over 100 masterpieces from these legendary artists, and also learn more about Impressionism’s legacy in Southeast Asia through interactive installations. BTW, there’s a 30% discount on tickets booked before 30th November 2025, so snag them quickly for your next museum date.
Get tickets to Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Admission: From $10.50/pax
Venue: National Gallery Singapore
Date: 14th Nov 2025-1st March 2026
Opening hours: 10am-7pm, Daily
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.
Cover image adapted from: Gardens by the Bay, @thekallang.sg via Instagram
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