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: Mandai Wildlife Group
This school holidays, Mandai Wildlife Reserve is hosting an epic event called Zoolympix: Stars of Mandai Festive Challenge. Head to the Zoolympix Village at the Mandai Wildlife EAST Lawn to take on 10 challenges inspired by the special abilities of 2 star animals from each of the 5 wildlife parks.
Each station tests a different skill – from strength and agility, to balance and problem-solving. Through this interactive play, kids not only learn more about these animals, but also find out how they can do their part towards wildlife conservation.
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Collect a stamp for every challenge you clear and get an exclusive Zoolympian medal which you can strike a victory pose with at the Zoolympix Podium. Present those stamps of completion at selected Mandai shops to take home a commemorative Zoolympix plushie for $9 (U.P. $12).
The challenges don’t end at the Village either. Seek out Zoolympix Outposts across Singapore Zoo, Bird Paradise, River Wonders, Rainforest Wild Adventure, and Night Safari for bonus challenges inspired by the Stars of Mandai. Along the way, you’ll uncover fascinating animal facts, discover unique abilities, and be encouraged to visit the star animals in their exhibits.
Between the festive light-ups around the reserve and a Partners Zone packed with games and giveaways, there’s enough to fill a full day out. Plus, locals enjoy access to Zoolympix village plus a $10 retail and F&B voucher when they buy a ticket to selected Mandai attractions.
While you’re there, make sure to sign the kiddos up for a workshop or 2. There are a whole bunch to choose from, from pizza making and upcycled room scents to a sewing workshop where kids can design and create their very own chou chou plushie from scratch.
Find out more about Zoolympix at Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Admission: From $15/pax | Local Residents enjoy access to Zoolympix Village
Venue: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Mandai Wildlife EAST Lawn, Singapore 729826
Date: 7th November 2026-3rd January 2027
Time: 10am-7pm, Daily (Last admission at 6.30pm)
Christmas can’t come any earlier, so head over to Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES as they’re kick-starting the festivities ahead of schedule.
For starters, the former will host a Christmas Playland, where visitors can grab an activity quest card to fill up by popping by themed booths and completing fun challenges. Complete your card, and you can redeem a present of your own. There’ll also be activities like face painting and various carnival games, so be sure to bring the kids out for this one.
At CHIJMES, a dazzling display of lights awaits. From 7pm to 10pm daily, the facade of the historic building will be transformed into a golden music box through light projections, accompanied by an animated, toy-inspired showcase.
Learn more about Capitol Singapore & CHIJMES’ Golden Splendour.
Capitol Singapore Christmas Playland
Admission: Free
Venue: 13 Stamford Road, Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza, Singapore 178905
Date: 14th-15th & 21st-22nd November 2026
Time: 12pm-8pm, Daily
Footie fans, you won’t want to miss the Mizuho Blue Challenge, which is happening over the course of 3 days this November. It’s a series of 4 matches where the national teams of Brazil, Japan, Paraguay, and of course, Singapore, will duke it out at the National Stadium.
The World Cup may have come and gone, but here’s another opportunity to catch big names like the Seleção’s Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha, while supporters of the Samurai Blue can look forward to watching the likes of Takefusa Kubo and Takumi Minamino play at The Kallang. Here’s the schedule of all the matches:
Get tickets to the Mizuho Blue Challenge.
Admission: From $28/pax
Venue: 1 Stadium Drive, National Stadium, The Kallang, Singapore 397629
Date: 13th, 14th & 17th November 2026
Image credit: American Tourister
If you’re gearing up for your next trip, you can warm up with a food trail closer to home. American Tourister has launched The Great Gourmet Getaway, a gastronomical experience taking you through 5 of Singapore’s beloved F&B spots: Birds of Paradise, Chimichanga, Cowpresso, Dumpling Darlings, and Two Men Bagel House. Each stop serves a limited-time, special American Tourister curated menu, and you’ll stamp your way through the trail to unlock sure-win rewards.
Complete the stamp card and you’ll also be in the running for The Great Giveaway, with prizes worth $200 up for grabs. To qualify, you’ll need to buy a Getaway with American Tourister luggage bundle, visit all 5 food partners, and order the curated menus at each one.
Image credit: American Tourister
The bundles start from $199 with the Argyle, which is scratch-resistant and has a multi-pocket interior, plus QUIETO wheels for quiet, smooth gliding. The Tranto, from $299, is a multi-opening spinner that lets you pack how you want, even in tight spaces, with a quick-access front pocket and Optimov shock-absorbing wheels with StePause technology for better control and stability.
Find out more about The Great Gourmet Getaway.
Locations: Various Birds of Paradise, Chimichanga, Cowpresso, Dumpling Darlings & Two Men Bagel House outlets across Singapore
Date: 9th October to 30th November 2026
We might be a couple of months past National Day, but nothing’s stopping you from showing a little love for folks who work tirelessly to safeguard Singapore’s peace.
Swing by the Defence Collective Festival 2026, where you’ll be able to do just that, plus learn more about our island’s defence history, and have a go at fun activities all under one roof. Held at the Singapore Discovery Centre, Singapore Navy Museum, and Singapore Air Force Museum, entry’s free, but we recommend purchasing the Premium: Exclusive Passport for $10 to get access to all the festival has to offer.
Image credit: Defence Collective Singapore
You’ll be able to test your aim at the Target Lane Shooting station, where you’re tasked with shooting down targets with gel blasters. Afterwards, put on your thinking caps and solve riddles at the Through The Lens Of Time and Sandbox galleries. For the little ones, keep them busy with SDCity, where they’ll step into the shoes of firefighters, paramedics, and police officers for some pretend play and cute photo ops.
Get tickets to the Defence Collective Festival 2026.
Admission: Free, with ticketed activities
Venue: Singapore Discovery Centre, Singapore Navy Museum & Singapore Air Force Museum
Date: 14th-15th November 2026
Time: 10am-6pm, Daily
For those who can’t quite get enough of spooky season, the upcoming Something Strange Festival will be right up your alley. It’ll be taking over the whole of Cinneleisure, turning the mall into a fright-filled playground that’s sure to delight folks with a penchant for spirits and the occult.
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For instance, the mall’s basement will be converted into 2 different haunted house experiences (from $11.50/pax), with one being themed after the eerie Backrooms. Then, embark on the harrowing Shadows of Somerset walking tour ($$55.20/pax). Hosted by none other than Supernatural Confession’s Eugene Tay, he’ll share spine-chilling accounts about the strange happenings that take place in the heart of the city.
Image credit: Something Strange Festival
Movie nights are also not off the table here. Simply head on to Level 5, where the Golden Village outlet here will be showing a total of 10 horror flicks over the 3 days. Some of them will even be screened during the wee hours of the morning, for an extra layer of suspense. Throw in live talk shows and a rowdy social night at the Ceni Bar & Kitchen on Saturday, and you’ve got one hell of a night ahead of you.
Get tickets to Something Strange Festival.
Admission: Free, with ticketed activities
Venue: 8 Grange Road, Cineleisure, Singapore 239695
Date: 13th-15th November 2026
Time: 10.30am-10.30pm, Daily
Bookworms will have something to look forward to in the next week or so, because the Singapore Writers Festival is back in town. The yearly affair is a congregation of international authors, Singaporean writers, poets, journalists, and storytellers, who’ll all be involved in 10 days of talks, workshops, and family-friendly activities.
Image adapted from: @rueben_dass_the_fictionist, @silviamg.author via Instagram
Highlights include the festival’s new Crime & Mystery Spotlight, a dedicated track for fans of thrillers, true crime, and mysteries, featuring renowned artists like Seo Mi-ae, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, as well as homegrown talents like Rueben Dass and Jocelyn Suarez.
Other than meeting your favourite authors and attending talks, there are also a slew of activities that invite you to get involved. For example, clock in your steps with The Last Mansion Standing ($30)/pax, a walking tour of the historic House of Tan Yeok Nee, and tipples await those who sign up for What Gives Us Our Names: A Literary Whisky Tasting ($80/pax).
Get tickets to Singapore Writers Festival 2026.
Admission: Free, with ticketed activities
Venue: Various locations around the Civic District
Date: 13th-22nd November 2026
Time: Varies between programmes
If your visits to Sephora are getting stale, you’ll be pleased to know you can pick up your favourite brands and then some at Sociolla Singapore. Hailing from Indonesia, their 2 newly-opened stores are stocked with popular brands, including a wide assortment of K-beauty names like Laneige, COSRX, and Genabelle.
Those in the market for a new scent should visit their Bugis Junction outlet; it’s equipped with a dedicated Fragrance Bar where you can sniff away at different scent profiles to figure out which ones suit your fancy. Over at their Funan flagship store, you’re given free rein to test out samples from curated brands at its Beauty Bar.
Location: Funan & Bugis Junction
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: Sociolla Instagram
Those looking for a meaningful outing this weekend can visit the Warrior 24/7 installation at City Square Mall. Conceived and designed by Kinetic Singapore with Parkinson’s disease (PD) advocate and multi-time American Ninja Warrior competitor Jimmy Choi serving as the inspiration behind the showcase, it highlights the indomitable fighting spirit that those afflicted with disease display on the daily.
It features various stations which invite visitors to step into the shoes of people living with PD. Challenges include fastening buttons with simulated rigidity, picking up fruits with tremor gloves, and testing your balance with wobbling bowls sliding across a food tray.
Complete all 7 stations, and you’ll be rewarded with a specially designed keychain that serves as a token of camaraderie and respect for the PD community. Also, you can get vouchers for a free bottle of Beutea cold brew tea upon completion of all the stations, redeemable only at the Beutea outlet located within the mall.
Admission: Free
Venue: 180 Kitchener Road, City Square Mall, Basement 1, Green Square, Singapore 208539
Date: 7th-15th November 2026
Time: 10am-6pm, Daily
If you’re still not in the know, Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year – just swing by Changi Airport Terminal 3 and Jewel to see how big of an affair it is. Dubbed PokéXciting!, this 2 month-long celebration spills into 2027 and trust us, you’ll need all the time you can get to experience it in its fullest.
Peppered around Changi Airport are over 30 Pokémon-themed installations to snap pics with, the centrepiece being a massive Pikachu sculpture posed right in front of Jewel’s Forest Valley. Another impressive one featuring the beloved Eeveelutions resides in the T2 Departure Hall, while T1’s Arrival Garden sports the fan-favourite Charmander and Charizard.
Over at T3 Departure Hall’s Pokémon Experience Lounge, visitors can try their hand at various Pokémon video game titles such as the recently-released Pokémon Pokopia and Pokémon Champions. For fans of the trading card game, you can duel away at dedicated tables for TCG battles.
Happening this weekend only are EDM party sessions at the PokéXciting!” Stage at Terminal 3, as well as a parade that’ll see the appearance of all 27 first partner Pokémon. Of course, you can expect to bring home a huge haul of special 30th anniversary merch too; we’re talking bag charms, figures, travel blankets, insulated tumblers, plushies, and even luggage.
Learn more about PokéXciting!.
Admission: Free
Venue: 60 Airport Boulevard, Changi Airport Terminal 3 & Jewel, Singapore 819643
Date: Now till 3rd January 2027
Whether you’re an OG fan of PEANUTS or looking to introduce the kids to the beloved beagle, a visit to the new Snoopy Pop-Up Library at Plaza Singapura is a must. Set up by the National Library Board (NLB), it’s a cosy reading nook that encourages children to pick up the good habit of reading, with some help from Snoopy and gang.
The space is themed after various locations and story beats straight from the PEANUTS comic strips, featuring zones such as Snoopy’s Backyard and Charlie Brown’s Classroom. Within them, photo ops with cut-outs and sculptures of iconic characters await, as well as a huge selection of books that are sure to enthral budding readers and older kids alike.
Admission: Free
Venue: 68 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura, Level 3, #03-86 to 89, Singapore 238839
Date: Now till 19th September 2027
Time: 10am-10pm, Daily
Should the crowd at USS’ Halloween Horror Night prove to be too frightening, Haw Par Villa’s annual scare fest is a good alternative. Dubbed Haw Ror Villa, it has returned to haunt Hell’s Museum for the 5th year running; make no mistake, it still packs a punch frights-wise, making it just the haunt for horror fans.
It’s split into 4 zones, each themed differently and chock-full with suspense around every corner. Zone 1 serves as a precursor to the horrors ahead, as a court official from the 10 Courts of Hell sets the stage with an immersive performance. You’ll make your way through the Gateway of Hell in Zone 2, which is fraught with jumpscares, on top and puzzles to solve for an interactive experience.
On that note, we’ll leave you to find out the rest of the perils that await. It takes around 2 to 2.5 hours to finish exploring all 4 zones, so we recommend having a decent meal before setting foot into this otherworldly attraction. FYI, you can pay for admission tickets to Haw Ror Villa 5! with your SG Culture Pass credits.
Get tickets to Haw Ror Villa 5! – Back From The Dead.
Admission: From $55/pax
Venue: 262 Pasir Panjang Road, Haw Par Villa, Singapore 118628
Date: Now till 15th November 2026
Time: 6.30pm-12am, Daily
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.
Image credit: CATS The Musical
The legendary CATS The Musical is back in town after a long 7 years to captivate the masses with a flurry of intricate feline costumes, cat-like acrobatics, and iconic songs. Watch as a group of cats known as the Jellicles gather for their annual Jellicle Ball, as they introduce themselves through an elaborate sequence of song and dance.
The Tony Award-winning musical also features scores from the acclaimed Andrew Lloyd Webber, best known for his work on The Phantom of the Opera, so strap in for a night of show-stopping musical numbers and dazzling choreography.
Get tickets to CATS The Musical.
Admission: From $68
Venue: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, B1-69/70, Singapore 018971
Date: Now till 22nd November 2026
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
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: Something Strange Festival, 3rd Degree
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