The weather isn’t the only thing that’s hot. This weekend is filled with exciting events and activities, including the much-anticipated Bubble Planet and Art of the Brick exhibition. So, open your calendars and bookmark these things to do this weekend in Singapore.
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For a cute date night idea, pack your picnic mats and swing by Fort Canning Green to catch Ballet Under the Stars 2024. This year’s edition runs for 2 weekends, each with their own set of ethereal performances.
Expect pieces by renowned choreographer Choo-San Goh, as well as excerpts from ballet classics like Cinderella and Don Quixote. Tickets are starting at $48, so snag your tickets soon to watch talented dancers float gracefully under a starry cloak of the night sky in the historic Fort Canning Park.
Date: 6th-8th Sep
Time: 7.30pm-9pm
Contact: Singapore Ballet website
Those who’ve been wanting to update their Instagram feed with gorgeous pictures can visit Bubble Planet Singapore. As the name suggests, the event has 11 bubble-themed exhibitions including a giant pink-hued ball pit, a giant bubble dome, and a pseudo hot-air balloon ride. There’s even a dedicated selfie room for you to snap some ahem, thirst trap pictures.
Admission: From $14.90
Address: 9 Somapah Road, Singapore EXPO Hall 8B, Singapore 487370
Dates: From 3rd Sep
Art of the Brick is a LEGO haven with more than 150 impressive sculptures displayed. If you’re wondering how many LEGO bricks are involved, it’s more than a million. Some of the sculptures you can expect to see are a 20ft T-Rex skeleton, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.
Admission: From $14.90
Address: 9 Somapah Road, Singapore EXPO Hall 8B, Singapore 487370
Dates: From 3rd Sep
Image credit: Bright Music
Embarking on their 3rd world tour is boy band TOMORROW X TOGETHER, for their ACT:PROMISE concert. Fans can finally croon along to popular songs like Deja Vu, Sweet Mirage, and We’ll Never Change by the K-pop group.
Get tickets for TOMORROW X TOGETHER – ACT:PROMISE.
Tickets: From $198
Address: 2 Stadium Walk, Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore 397691
Date: 7th Sep
Image credit: Marina Bay Sands
In the Ether – A Festival of Technology and Innovation is a tech-centric event at the ArtScience Museum. There will be free movie screenings and interactive installations where you can create a “dream”, and even a virtual influencer that you can interact with. Those interested in learning more can join the workshops on generative AI and digital printing too.
Image credit: Singapore Art Museum
If friends describe you as a reflective soul-searcher, then the Everyday Practices exhibition will be right up your alley. The gallery features artworks by 19 Asian artists, with interpretations of our everyday experiences and daily routines. You can attend guided tours and join talks hosted by the artists. Admission is free from now till 3rd December 2024.
Changi Airport is bringing nature indoors with A Sunflower Sojourn. You’ll be all smiles at the exhibit, as this flower installation has over 5,000 sunflowers on display. Head over to Terminal 2 and a gigantic 8m-tall sunflower structure will await you. Don’t go plucking the flowers though, just admire them from afar. And take a bunch of pictures to commemorate your visit, duh.
Locations: Terminals 1-4, Changi Airport
Date: Now till 30th Sep
For some family fun that even the doggos can join in on, make your way to Wild Day Out at Mandai Wildlife WEST. Entry is free; swing by the Wild Day Out Marketplace to shop sustainable lifestyle products, artisanal bakes, and drool-worthy treats for your pooch.
You can also leave your mark at the Paw-sitivity Wall by dipping your pet’s paws into non-toxic paint, accompanied by your own heartfelt messages.
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Afterwards, take part in a slew of kid and pup-friendly activities to cap off your day. Work hand-in-paw with your dogs at a paw painting workshop, while the children run wild at the Wild Day Out Scavenger Hunt. Here, participating families can try their luck at snagging prizes like tickets to Bird Paradise and Mandai retail vouchers at a sure-win lucky draw upon completing the hunt.
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
For a breather, have a go at the various on-site workshops too. Bring home a nature-inspired memento at the DIY Terrarium Making Workshop, or tap into your inner chefs as the whole fam participates in the Kids Pizza Making Workshop by COLLIN’S. Finally, wind down for the day with a mellow Story-telling Session over at A&W, conducted by local author Maureen Yeo.
Admission: Free
Address: Outside Bird Paradise, 20 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729825
Dates: 7th-8th Sep
Timings: 1pm-6pm
Image credit: JIU ASIA
Booze connoisseurs can check out JIU ASIA 2024 at Sentosa. Enrich your alcohol knowledge by joining the Chinese liquor masterclasses, and observe how professional bartenders perform their craft at the cocktail-making contest. Needless to say, there will be lots of alcohol tastings throughout the event, including non-basic booze like Irish whiskey.
Admission: From $50
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Equarius Hotel, Singapore 098269
Dates: 6th-8th Sep
We’re not shy to say that sleeping is one of our favourite pastimes. IKEA RestFest 2024 at IKEA Alexandra, IKEA Jurong, and IKEA Tampines is all about snoozing, and you can dress up in your favourite pyjamas to win $200 IKEA gift cards. Try the free head and shoulder massage or DIY dreamcatchers, customised pillow mists, and potpourri pouches.
Dates: 6th-8th Sep
Contact: IKEA RestFest 2024 website
Image adapted from: Great World Singapore
Adding to the list of things to do with kids is the Great World’s Great Picnic Hangout. Kiddos can learn how to upcycle old t-shirts into tote bags and pillows, DIY mini terrariums, paint on straw hats, or join colouring classes. There are storytime sessions, live magic and bubble shows, and movie screenings of Little Mermaid (animation) and Paw Patrol too.
Admission: Free
Address: 1 Kim Seng Promenade, Great World, Singapore 237994
Dates: 2nd-8th Sep
Image credit: MustShareNews
In anticipation of the upcoming Jay Chou and Andy Lau concerts, Lau Pa Sat has organised Mandopop World for fans who didn’t manage to snag concert tickets. We may not be able to sing along with the actual artists, but we can still belt out their top hits at the live karaoke session on 11th October. Plus, we’ve heard that there are Ritz-Carlton gift certificates worth $700 to be won.
Admission: Free
Address: 18 Raffles Quay, Lau Pa Sat, Singapore 048582
Dates: Now till 30th Sep
Image credit: onePA
There are tonnes of family-friendly activities at i12 Katong, including the PAssionArts Festival 2024. Taking inspiration from kuehs, the art installations crafted by children will be displayed for all to admire. We may not have The Voice in Singapore, but the event will also serve as a platform for kids to flaunt their traditional opera singing.
Address: 112 East Coast Road, i12 Katong, Singapore 428802
Date: 8th Sep
Time: 2pm-5pm
Image credit: @swag.cat.sg via Instagram
Parents looking for something to occupy the kids with something fun yet educational during the September school holidays can check out NLB’s programmes. They’ve got everything from storytelling sessions to craftmaking workshops.Some of them are super cool such as robot programming and beatboxing. And yes, there are activities suitable for kids aged from 1-17 years old.
Dates: 31st Aug – 8th Sep
Contact: Programmes for Children website
The Singapore Night Festival 2024 is back, and you can expect an array of light projections – so come with your cameras charged. This year’s theme is Art of Play, inducing a tonne of nostalgia with artworks featuring our childhood. There’s also a retro amusement park with old-school arcade booths and rides for the children.
Address: Bras Basah and Bugis precinct
Dates: 23rd Aug – 7th Sep
Timing: 7.30pm-12am
We’re used to seeing famed artworks by veteran artists in museums. But the Hello Future: Building a Wonderland brings a twist to your typical museum experience – they feature works by young children in Singapore. These works revolve around the themes of sustainability and the importance of preserving our environment.
Admission: Free
Address: 1 Maritime Square, HarbourFront Centre, Level 1 Atrium, Singapore 099253
Dates: Now till 7th Sep
Time: 10am-9pm
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.
Cover image adapted from: Bright Music
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