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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The Standard, Singapore is a luxury design hotel nestled in Orchard, away from the main hustle and bustle but still within the vibrant district. And if you’re looking to usher in 2026 with the most self-love and indulgence-packed day ever, book a spot in the “New Year Full Standard” line-up of special events.
Image credit: The Standard, Singapore
Nothing says “new year, new me” quite like starting 1st January with a sunrise stretch. Morning Rituals at The Standard is a guided session where gentle movement and mindfulness exercises will set the tone for your year ahead. There’ll even be a nutrient-packed juice for each participant, so you can get an energy boost as you head into the next activity.
Image credit: The Standard, Singapore
Over at Café Standard, canapés and spritzes will be served as part of Daytime Sessions as you whet your appetite for a sumptuous feast: the New Year Brunch at Kaya at The Standard, The Standard’s in-house restaurant. Priced at $98++ per pax, you can top-up free-flow wine and draft beer ($20), champagne and mimosas ($30), or Rosé ($50) based on your tipple of choice. Don’t worry, there’ll be a non-alcoholic punch bowl for the teetotallers.
Image credit: The Standard, Singapore
A DJ will be pumping up the atmosphere as you chow down, with highlights like a live Koji roast beef carving station, and tequila tastings for top-shelf Código 1530. Wrap up the day with Sunset at The Pool, where more DJ tunes and an array of spritzes and light bites will be served as you chillax poolside or head in for a dip. There’ll even be a bingo session; see if Lady Luck is blesses the start of your year.
Admission: Varies across activities
Venue: The Standard, Singapore, 12 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258353
Time: 8am-7pm, refer to the link below for full activity breakdown
Find out more about New Year Full Standard.
Animal lovers, now’s the perfect time to mingle with furry friends, as McCann Worldgroup Singapore has joined hands with Save Our Street Dogs (SOSD) to host the Singapore Special Walk ($10).
Image credit: Singapore Special Dogs
Happening every weekend of December, participants will get paired up with adorable Singapore Special dogs at SOSD’s shelter, and then go on a leisurely stroll around the peaceful surroundings. Afterwards, wind down with a picnic with your newfound 4-legged companion; light refreshments will be served, alongside treats for your partner. You’ll even walk home with a cool 360° portrait of you and your dog as a lasting memento.
Get tickets to the Singapore Special Walk.
Admission: $10
Venue: SOSD, 59 Sungei Tengah Road, #01-42, Singapore 699014
Date: Now till 28th Dec
Opening hours: 5.30pm onwards, Daily
Long-time gamers will definitely remember the thrill of giving the ghosts in a round of Pac-Man the slip, and now you’ll be able to munch on those Power Pellets IRL. For a blast to the past, visit the ACC9SS: PAC-MAN Carnival at Sentosa’s Palawan Green; it’s taking place from 12th December 2025 to 11th January 2026.
While we’re not certain how the Pac-Man-themed affair is going to look like, the Sentosa Express monorail already has a cheeky new paint job featuring the game’s iconic, minimalistic protagonist and its wide-eyed ghosts.
Other carnival highlights include a life-sized Pac-Man maze to conquer, complete with pellets to collect and spooky foes on patrol, as well as an arcade zone to see if your Pac-Man skills still hold up after all this time.
Get tickets to the ACC9SS: PAC-MAN Carnival.
Admission: From $22/pax
Venue: Palawan Green, Sentosa
Date: 12th Dec 2025-11th Jan 2026
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 3pm-10pm | Fri-Sun 12pm-10pm
Whenever Christmas rolls around, you can bet there’s much festive cheer to be had at Gardens by the Bay. This Yuletide, they’ve partnered up with LEGO to give us a playful take on their annual Christmas Train Show. For starters, step into the Flower Dome, and you’ll be greeted by an impressive 4.5m-tall Christmas tree built with over 100,000 LEGO bricks.
Of course, you’ll also get to see miniature train models chugging along amidst the vibrant flora, in an intricate LEGO rendition of Nyhavn Street – a nod to the toy brand’s Danish roots.
On Fridays to Sundays only, little ones who want to get hands-on with the brick-building fun can swing by the giant LEGO gingerbread house, where they can put together festive designs to adorn the house. Similarly, they can have a go at constructing a LEGO heart at the Build To Give corner.
Get tickets to the Flower Dome.
Admission: From $12/adult | $8/child
Venue: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
Date: Now till 4th Jan
Opening hours: 9am-9pm, 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
The Christmas Wonderland installations over at Gardens by the Bay are a mainstay during holiday season on the Little Red Dot, and this year’s no different. You literally can’t miss the 20m-tall Spalliera light display that’s crafted by the masterful hands of artisans from Italy; step into it during the Blizzard Time show, and you’ll be showered with faux snow accompanied by Christmas melodies.
Image credit: Christmas Wonderland
Another highlight to swing by is the 50m-long Merry Lane, which is made out of 50,000 LED light bulbs that pulse in colour beautifully. Overhead, a Flying Santa display periodically soars above The Meadow, making a stop at Reindeer Town afterwards to greet the crowds. There’ll also be festive performances on-site to tune in to, along with carnival games and rides to delight the little ones.
Get tickets to Christmas Wonderland.
Admission: From $9/adult | $7/child
Venue: Various locations around Gardens by the Bay
Date: 29th Nov 2025-1st Jan
Opening hours: 6.30pm-11pm, Daily
Dubbed Singapore’s largest indoor nature-inspired playground, just one look at the new Curiosity Cove at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, and your active little one is sure to burst into fits of excitement.
It’s split into 4 interactive play zones, each themed after different biomes; for instance, the Wetlands zone has a mesmerising wall display where kids can gaze at various marine life swimming by. At the Forestlands, there are treetop-mimicking platforms connected by cargo nets for children to scale, while the Drylands section has craggy slopes to clamber over, as well as a giant snake belly to climb to explore.
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Before you go, don’t forget to catch the adorable Curiosity Cove Dance happening daily at the Grasslands zone, where you can groove along to upbeat tunes with the Ranger Buddies mascots Sally the Hornbill and Tucker the Otter.
Get tickets to Curiosity Cove.
Admission: From $43.20/child & 1 accompanying adult
Venue: Mandai Wildlife East, Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Date: From 21st Nov onwards
Opening hours: 10am-6.30pm, 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
We’ve still got a week before we’re whisked away to the Land of Oz for the movie premiere of Wicked: For Good, but you can get a sneak peek beforehand at Resorts World Sentosa. The island has been blessed with a magical makeover, and it now sports 6 limited-time Wicked-themed installations between the Resorts World Station and Imbiah Station on the Sentosa Express.
These picturesque photo spots include Glinda’s Bubble, a life-sized replica of the bubble from the film which served as Glinda’s main mode of transport. Further down the Yellow Brick Road, which also has been faithfully recreated for all to trot on, stands a 9m-tall structure of Elphaba’s Hat – it even glows in mysterious green at 6pm daily, alongside the other installations.
You’ll also want to tune in for the stunning light shows over at the Emerald City installation at RWS’ Lake of Dreams, and snap a picture when you pop by the photobooths nearby. Meanwhile, Universal Studios Singapore ticket holders will be in for the full Wicked: For Good experience. Expect photo ops with Glinda and Elphie themselves, roaming Ozians, and even pink and green-hued food to stay in theme.
Admission: Free
Venue: Various locations around Resorts World Sentosa
Date: Now till 4th Jan 2026
Opening hours: 8am-1am, Daily
Even if you’re not jetting off for a year-end vacation, there’s still another reason to swing by Changi Airport. The Changi Festive Village 2025’s here for yet another round of holiday festivities, and this year, Mickey and friends will be greeting all who make their way to the various airport terminals and Changi Airport Jewel.
Some highlights to look forward to include striking a pose with Flounder and Sebastian in Ariel’s Clam, waving hi to Finding Nemo’s fish tank-escaping crew, and a statue of Moana who stands tall and proud.
There’s also a 16m-tall Christmas Tree at the entrance of the Forest Valley in Changi Airport Jewel to marvel at, but before you up and go, try your hand at the carnival games over at T3. Here, there’s also the Stitch Ohana Grill pop-up that’s perfect for kids; they’ll get to customise their own Disney Cruise Line-themed travel journey, tote bag, or mug from scratch.
Admission: Free
Venue: Various locations around Changi Airport & Changi Airport Jewel
Date: Now till 4th Jan 2026
If you prefer to keep your activities indoors, you can instead head to the Star Wars Pop-Up Library that has been set up at Changi Airport Terminal 3. This mini library is sure to catch the eye of longtime fans of the iconic sci-fi media franchise with its futuristic blue hue emanating from the light sabers mounted on the walls.
Younglings and adults alike are invited to borrow Star Wars-related reads from its extensive inventory of over 2,000 books by interacting with an automated robot librarian. There are also a few cutouts of fan-favourite characters like C3PO and R2-D2 to snap pics with, and personality quizzes and trivia challenges to take to see if you’ve the force within you or not.
Admission: Free
Venue: Changi Airport Terminal 3, Level 2
Date: 6th Aug 2025-24th Jan 2026
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
A childhood classic is gracing MBS’ Sands Theatre this festive season, in the form of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast The Musical. Based on the indelible 1991 animated film, the original production of Beauty and the Beast has spent over 13 years captivating the masses on Broadway, and now it’s here in Singapore for families to relive Belle’s enchanting tale.
The musical will bring scenes from its source material to life, and you’ll be treated to a medley of familiar tunes such as the ever-so boastful Gaston’s Me, while the tragic How Long Must This Go On perfectly captures the Beast’s laments. Of course, Be Our Guest is a lively number to eagerly anticipate, along with the cherished title song Beauty and the Beast.
Get tickets to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast The Musical.
Admission: From $63.50/pax
Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Date: Now till 25th Jan 2026
Show timings: Tue-Fri 8pm | Sat 2pm & 8pm | Sun 1pm & 6.30pm
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
A visual feast for your senses awaits at GROUNDSEESAW’s Alice: Into the New World exhibition. Launching this Friday, this trippy number is themed after the whimsical cult classic that is Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
The kid-friendly exhibition will sport unique 5-sided screen setups that provide an especially immersive experience, as the 6m-tall screens glow and pulse beneath your feet. Familiar callbacks to the iconic film and novel include flittering playing cards, huge chess pieces, and an invitation to the Mad Hatter’s chaotic tea party.
Get tickets to Alice: Into the New World.
Admission: From $28/adult | $18/child
Venue: GROUNDSEESAW, Parkview Square, Level 3
Date: From 31st Oct
Opening hours: 10am-7pm, Daily
Image credit: National Heritage Board
Freshly constructed out of 3 shipping containers, head on over to the Museum of U & Me to have a gander at some of its quirky exhibits. It’s located right on the National Museum of Singapore’s Lawn, and admission is completely free.
The makeshift museum is home to a curation of artefacts that retells the Singapore story, contributed by Singaporeans from all walks of life. For instance, marvel at a 3D reproduction of the legendary Singapore Stone and the 1919 Centenary medal which marked Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival on the Little Red Dot.
Also of nostalgic interest are displays like a 1970s TV set, colourful tiffin carriers, and the Singapore Girl perfume, which was the scent of choice for many in the early 1980s. For a cool memento, don’t forget to have a go at the museum’s digital interactive game. Identify exhibition objects within edited archival photographs correctly, and you’ll walk home with a collectible card.
Admission: Free
Venue: National Museum of Singapore, Lawn
Date: 9th Oct-14th Dec
Opening hours: 10am-7pm, Daily
With National Day mere days away, looking back at how far we’ve come before we hit the big 60 is not a bad idea at all. For a major throwback, head on over to the Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time exhibition happening at the National Museum of Singapore from 8th August 2025 onwards.
You’ll get to learn more about the Little Red Dot’s rich marine history in an interactive and mesmerising way. Inside the exhibition, educational, yet IG-worthy installations are plentiful; look forward to a digital waterfall with ripples that emanate from your footsteps, and a huge suspended LED globe that lights up with Singapore’s historic trade routes.
Get tickets to Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time.
Admission: Free
Venue: National Museum of Singapore
Date: From 8th Aug onwards
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: The Standard, Singapore, @gardensbythebay via Instagram, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Daniel Boud
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