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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IKEA has recently linked up with XBOX to bring us their latest YXSTABY collection, and they’re inviting everyone for a weekend of gaming-fueled fun. Dubbed the IKEA Gaming Festival, visitors will be able to have a go at a slew of XBOX titles, such as dance, fitness, and puzzle games at the Family Gaming Room.
Meanwhile, VALORANT fans can face off with one of Singapore’s top gaming and tech creators, as well as fight it out for rank 1 on a leaderboard to win an IKEA gift card worth $1,000. You’ll still walk home with a limited-edition GÖTEHULT tote bag just by participating, so really, you can’t lose.
On 4th October 2026, a cosplay parade will take place, where the best-dressed cosplayer will win a $100 IKEA Gift Card alongside a beauty hamper worth $100.
Learn more about the IKEA Gaming Festival.
Admission: Free
Venue: 317 Alexandra Road, IKEA Alexandra, Singapore 159965
Date: 3rd-4th October 2026
We’ll have to unfortunately wave goodbye to an iconic Primary School excursion destination pretty soon, as Bollywood Farms will be shuttering at the end of 2026. As such, take this chance to reminisce about the good ol’ days by swinging for one last look at the idyllic attraction.
We did just that, and found that there’s plenty to see, do, and eat. Explore the 10-acre farm by embarking on a self-guided trail, on which you’ll be able to see their vegetable gardens and fruit-bearing trees. Snap pics by the lotus pond, one of the largest of its kind in Singapore, and frolic amongst the butterflies at the butterfly garden.
Conclude your visit with a pit stop at the farm’s Poison Ivy Bistro, which whips up hearty servings of local delights such as Nasi Lemak and Nasi Ulam. Of course, all veggies used for their dishes here are all harvested right from the nearby gardens.
Happening as part of the LTA’s World Car-Free Day 2026, the Joo Chiat Car-Free Day’s where you want to be to soak in the neighbourhood’s old-world charm while taking part in a whole host of family-friendly activities. A 530m-long stretch of Joo Chiat Road will be temporarily closed to make way for over 90 local businesses to set up shop.
The closed-off stretch of road will be split up into 6 different zones. For an all-encompassing experience, drop by the Art, Food & Music Zone, where you can fill your stomach with yummy bites at the various food stalls, groove out to live music, and admire art displays.
Image credit: Irene Kamphuis via Google Maps
The kids will definitely appreciate the Kids Art Zone; expect to keep their little hands and feet busy with art workshops and dance classes. Over at the Pet Zone, paw-rents can shop for supplies and treats for their furry friends, or hit up the groomers for a quick makeover.
Learn more about the Joo Chiat Car-Free Day.
Admission: Free
Venue: Joo Chiat Road, spanning East Coast Road to Dunman Road
Date: 3rd October 2026
Time: 3.30pm-9.30pm
In case you’ve not noticed, it’s race season, and LEGO has teamed up with F1 once again to bring us the LEGO F1 Experience the Thrill pop-up. It’s happening at Suntec City across 3 weekends, so there’s plenty of time to swing by to dabble in some high-octane action.
As always, a life-sized VCARB F1 LEGO Big Build stands at the centre of it all; feel free to strike a pose beside the intricately built model for a pic. There’ll also be 4 activity booths on-site, each with its own mission to complete. Successfully conquer 3 out of 4 of them, and you’ll be able to redeem an exclusive LEGO Steering Wheel or voucher, while stocks last.
Admission: Free
Venue: 3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City, Atrium, Towers 3 & 4, Singapore 038983
Date: 1st-18th October 2026
Time: 11am-9.30pm
If you’re in the mood for a good flick, you’re in luck. You can catch one of the most iconic musical drama films of all time at The Capitol Theatre this Saturday, as they’ll be screening the 1965 classic, The Sound of Music.
The film adaptation of the Broadway smash hit follows the story of Maria Rainer, played by the talented Julie Andrews, and her turbulent life as a novice nun in 1930s Austria. She is sent to care for a widowed naval captain’s 7 unruly children, and raises them lovingly with love, play, and singing, ultimately winning over the captain’s heart.
Book tickets to The Sound of Music.
Admission: From $15/pax
Venue: 17 Stamford Road, The Capitol Theatre, Singapore 178907
Date: 3rd October 2026
Time: 4.30pm onwards
After taking over Changi Airport for a bit earlier this year, the lovable Bellygom will be blessing Waterway Point with its pink presence starting this weekend, all the way till 1st November 2026. Dubbed Bellygom Summer Day Out, this 1.5-month-long celebration will feature plenty of Bellygom-themed experiences that the whole fam can enjoy.
Start out at the Bellygom Chill Out Zone at the mall’s The Plaza, which will be decked out with pool floats for the perfect summer-inspired photoshoot. Over at The Cove, you’ll be able to pick up Bellygom merch, have a go at interactive games, and snap even more pics with whimsical photo spots.
For the kids, a huge Bellygom Inflatable Fun playground awaits them at the Village Square. Simply hit a minimum spend of $30 at the mall for 25 minutes of playtime. Speaking of which, rack up a minimum spend of $150, or $200 on supermarket transactions, in 3 same-day transactions to redeem a Bellygom Shopping Bag from now till 8th October 2026.
Admission: Free
Venue: 83 Punggol Central, Waterway Point, Singapore 828761
Date: 18th September to 1st November 2026
Kickstarting spooky szn this weekend is Universal Studios Singapore’s Halloween Horror Nights 14. Singapore’s largest scare fest is welcoming visitors once again, and this year’s theme is centred around the unassuming Karang Guni Man. A total of 4 new haunted houses, 3 live shows, and 2 scare zones await you if you’re game.
We won’t spoil too much, but expect to explore a Karang Guni’s shop that’s infested with cursed wares, find your way out of a decrepit recording studio with a dark past, and tune in to the fan-favourite Scaremony to set the mood for the frights ahead.
Get tickets to Halloween Horror Nights 14.
Admission: From $68/pax
Venue: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Universal Studios Singapore, 098269
Date: Select nights between 25th September-1st November 2026
Time: 7.30pm-12.30am
Image credit: Golden Village Mr Popcorn via Facebook
ENGENEs, you won’t want to miss out on the ENHYPEN VR CONCERT : DESTINY, which will be hitting Golden Village Bugis+’s screens on 18th September 2026. Doubling down on the success of their previous VR experience, fans will be privy to a whole new dimension of the group’s signature vampire universe, as the boys take you on a wild ride that’s mighty immersive.
Image credit: Golden Village
Get up close to your favourite members virtually by donning the VR headsets provided; be warned, it’s quite an intimate affair. Of course, look forward to watching the boys perform hit songs like Knife, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and CRIMINAL LOVE, from dynamic angles and perspectives that a traditional concert can’t mimic.
From now till 26th September 2026, Movie-goers will also walk home with 1 DESTINY Random Photo Card, 1 DESTINY Sticker, and 1 Exclusive A5 Post Card. Those who catch the concert from 27th September to 4th October 2026 will receive 1 DESTINY Random Photo Card, 1 DESTINY Photocard Sleeve, and 1 Exclusive A5 Post Card.
Get tickets to the ENHYPEN VR CONCERT : DESTINY.
Admission: From $35/pax
Venue: 201 Victoria Street, Bugis+, Golden Village, #05-01, Singapore 188067
Date: 18th September-4th October 2026
To mark 60 years of diplomatic ties between Singapore and Japan, Takashimaya Square at B2 is getting a Japanese takeover, with more than 50 Japanese brands setting up shop for 13 days at SJ60.
There’s plenty to shop, but the fun stuff is in the limited-edition finds and Singapore debuts. Foodies can pick up Ringo Dou’s candy apples from Kumamoto and BASK.’s Japanese-style Basque burnt cheesecake, both making their Singapore debut. There’s also freshly smoked shredded squid from Takaguchi and Nankan somen, a hand-stretched Kumamoto noodle nicknamed the phantom somen.
Collectors can look out for an event-exclusive Tamagotchi, limited-edition Ultraman figure, and a Sanrio SJ60 plush with Singlish and kaya toast references. There are also hands-on activities, including silver charm-making, live gemstone-setting demos, personalised trinkets, and Casio digital piano and Fujifilm camera demos.
Go on 3rd or 4th October for the weekend programme, including yosakoi performances from 12pm. Plus, the first 60 people each day can get a free ice cream at Uncle Chieng with the event leaflet.
Admission: Free
Venue: Takashimaya Square, B2, Ngee Ann City, 391A Orchard Road, Singapore 238873
Date: Now till 11th October 2026
Time: 10am-9.30pm, Daily
If you love cafe brunch just as much as you love knocking back a pint or 2 of stout, we’ve got the perfect weekend plan for you. Beloved cafe, Chye Seng Huat Hardware, has a limited-time collab with Connor’s Stout Porter, an English-style nitrogenated stout porter made from a blend of lager malt, caramel malt, brown malt, and roasted barley.
Image adapted from: Rachel Wong
The collab sees 3 exclusive creations on the menu, spanning sweet and savoury. You’ve got The Stout Stack ($30), in which a Wagyu beef burger is sandwiched with slow-caramelised onions infused with Connor’s Stout Porter, among other toppings like fresh veggies and a sunny-side-up egg.
The Connor’s Grill ($12) stars smoky grilled chicken skewers, elevated by a creamy mayo infused with Connor’s Stout. And for a dessert that’ll also give you a boozy caffeine kick, try The Connor’s Affogato ($9.20), where vanilla ice cream is accompanied by fresh espresso as well as good ol’ Connor’s Stout Porter.
Image credit: Rachel Wong
Good food aside, there’ll also be merch available for sale, and freebies you can score. Purchase 2 pints of Connor’s in a single receipt to redeem a sure-win spin at the Connor’s gachapon, with exclusive merch up for grabs. And bring home something to remember the weekend by, with a complimentary photo strip at the on-site photo machine.
Find out more about Connor’s Stout Porter.
Admission: Free
Venue: 150 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207563
Date: 27th August to 1st November 2026
Time: Sun-Fri 8.30am-9.30am, Sat 8.30am-10pm
In case you don’t know, the beloved Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum has finally reopened after closing its doors at ORTO last year. Its new home isn’t far away either, as the museum has relocated to 11 Chencharu Close, which is roughly a 9-minute walk from Khatib MRT station.
The museum’s resident reptiles are as lively as can be, and you’ll be able to get up close and personal with them. You can even opt to purchase feeding treats (from $2) at the counter to treat these turtles and tortoises to a spread of leafy greens.
Before you leave, don’t forget to check out the museum’s collection of over 3,000 turtle and tortoise-themed artefacts from all over the world. They also sell adorable plushies, as well as ceramics featuring these shelled beauties.
Admission: $11 for visitors Primary 1 & above | $7/child & senior
Venue: 11 Chencharu Close, Singapore 769287
Opening hours: 10am-6pm, Daily (Closed on Tuesdays)
Geneo is looking to make science fun with its REINVENTION: ALL PLAY 2026 festival. Running from now till 22nd November 2026, the mall has transformed into a curiosity-evoking play space for kids and adults alike as they explore the various installations that are meant to spur creativity and camaraderie.
For starters, have a gander at the RE:PLAY art installation’s 11 projects, all of which draw attention to the unnoticed connections between play and its scientific groundings. Kids are sure to have a blast at Goooaaalll, a machine that invites players to turn a wheel to guide a ball through a maze of gears and chutes to score a match-winning goal
Image credit: Geneo
Happening this weekend only are a couple of Minds At Play workshops (from $5/pax), where you’ll get to put your noggin’ to work by solving mechanical puzzles and designing your own robot companion. If you can’t make it this week, the Rocketland inflatable playground is here to stay, which also plays host to a slew of Circuit Maker Workshops ($5/pax) where little ones can turn their drawings into interactive works of art that light up or spin.
Admission: Free
Venue: 1 & 7 Science Park Drive, Geneo, Singapore 118221
Date: Now till 22nd November 2026
Opening hours: 11am-8pm, Daily
Make waves this June at Science Centre Singapore with a lineup of immersive science experiences for the whole fam. The big highlight is ONE Ocean: Every Action Ripples, a new multi-sensory exhibition opening on 30th May that takes visitors on a deep-sea adventure through 10 interactive zones featuring 360° ocean projections, free-roaming VR, spatial soundscapes, and hands-on installations.
Expect everything from Arctic expeditions and coral reefs to whale migrations and Singapore’s own marine ecosystems, all wrapped up in a visually stunning experience that feels part science museum, part underwater fever dream.
There’ll also be ocean-themed activities under JUNEureka 2026, special KidsSTOP™ programmes, and school holiday activities happening throughout the month.
Get tickets for ONE Ocean: Every Action Ripples.
Admission: $18/adult | $13/child
Venue: Science Centre Singapore, Annexe Halls
Dates: From 30th May onwards
Time: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
Another journey into the depths of the ocean starts at the ArtScience Museum this June. As its name suggests, Into the Ocean: Journey Beneath is a new exhibition where visitors can get a glimpse into life beneath the crashing waves.
First, you’ll step into an OceanX’s research vessel to simulate an actual deep-sea expedition, where sound, visuals, interactive technology and even scent will paint a vivid picture of what marine biologists encounter during real missions. Admire specimens of coral reef and sea-dwelling animals, and snap a pic at the pretty Lucida light installation that’s meant to mimic the sensation of being surrounded by shifting currents.
Admission: From $19.50-/adult | $16.50/child
Venue: 6 Bayfront Avenue, ArtScience Museum Singapore 018974
Dates: 6th June-1st November 2026
Time: Sun-Thu 10am-7pm | Fri-Sat 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.
And those looking to plan their calendars in advance can check out our full list of upcoming live performances in 2026.
Cover image adapted from: IKEA, LEGO
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