Never a dull moment in Singapore!
Photo credit: Gardens by the Bay
We’re on the last leg of this year, and December is definitely proving itself to be one of the most exciting months of 2023. From a fun space-themed fest to lively Christmas events, this year is going out with a bang!
Here’s what you can look forward to this December 2023:
What’s New in Singapore
1) SPACE FEST @ EXPO — Singapore’s Largest Space Carnival from 2 Dec
Photo credit: Singapore Expo
If you haven’t accomplished anything cool in 2023, how about going to space? Before the year ends, journey into the galaxy at Space Fest @ EXPO, an indoor space-themed carnival. 🚀🎪
Have a blast with over 20 cosmic rides and games by the iconic Uncle Ringo, such as space-themed inflatables and kid’s robot racing. Eat and shop well too, with food booths and trucks, live performances and a marketplace for your Christmas shopping! 😋 There’ll also be craft corners, photo spots and seating areas for those who want to chill out.
Photo credit: Singapore Expo
Space Fest @ EXPO will be happening at Expo Hall 6 till the end of December, so you don’t have to worry about choosing your friends or family to go with — just visit twice (or more).
Entry is free, but you have to purchase and preload (min. S$20) a Space Pass to enjoy carnival attractions. 🧑🚀 This Space Pass holds credit points that you can spend on the rides and games of your pick!
*Pro-tip: Purchase your Space Pass online to get more credit points at a smaller cost! Otherwise, arrive early as the first 50 onsite buyers of the Space Pass get free space-themed merchandise daily.
Entrance fee: Free
Opening hours: 1PM – 9PM (Mon – Thu), 11AM – 9PM (Fri – Sun)
Event period: 2 – 31 Dec 2023
How to get there: 7min walk from Expo MRT Station (Google Maps)
2) Ice Magic: Winter Wonderland with Snow Slope and Dual-Lane Ice Slide from 9 Dec to 21 Jan 2024
Photo credit: Ice Magic
Our nationwide winter FOMO has a cure, and it’s Ice Magic 2023 — Asia’s largest pop-up winter playground! This year, it’s returning to Marina Bay from 9 December 2023 till 21 January 2024.
Photo credit: Ice Magic
There will be a giant snow slope (6m-tall and 98m-long), with skis and floats so you can choose your ride down! ❄️🏂 Our most anticipated attraction though, is the dual-lane ice slide — the only thing better than a slide is a slide competition. You can also expect a Merry-Go-Round(but winter edition), with spinning floats on ice.
Decked out in magnificent ice sculptures, the playground will also host an arcade and a Winter Food Village. At the Wooden Cottage, take pictures against pretty backdrops to show off your escape from Singapore’s deadly heat.
Photo credit: Ice Magic
Nevermind if you can’t catch the Northern Lights this Christmas. Stay till the last hour of the session you’re attending for the next best thing — the place will be transformed with a colourful illumination! 🌲
FYI, come clad in winter wear and socks (compulsory)! The sub-zero temperatures mean it’s time to let your beloved heat tech see the light of day.
Entrance fee: From S$19 (Weekdays), S$39 (Weekends), S$49 (PH eve and PH, incl. free hot chocolate)
Opening hours: 10AM – 12:45PM, 1PM – 3:45PM, 4PM – 6:45PM
Event period: 9 Dec 2023 – 21 Jan 2024
How to get there: 5min walk from Bayfront MRT Station (Exit A) (Google Maps)
3) RollerMania 3.0 — Retro skating rink, arcade games and old-school carnival at Plaza Singapura
Photo credit: Roller Mania
RollerMania 3.0 is Singapore’s first pop-up retro skate rink decked out in neon lights, so your 2023 wrap-up reflections can be bright and exciting instead of existential. 🛼🎶
It’ll be held at the car park on level 7 of Plaza Singapura until 1 Jan 2024, so book a date with your desired buddy ASAP before everyone’s bombarded with end-of-year plans!
Photo credit: Roller Mania
You can also pick the soundtrack to your skating rounds — there’ll be themed nights, such as “Swifties Shake it Off,” “Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival,” “TikTok Top Hits,” and even “Seoul Soundscape Kpop Nights”!
No worries if you’re not a confident roller skater, there will be staff onsite to assist you. Aside from skating, check out classic games at the Underground Arcade (by Timezone), and rides (such as a Merry-Go-Round) at the Fiestamania carnival! 🎪
*Pro-tip: Timezone members can quote <TZ10OFF> for 10% off RollerMania 3.0 tickets!
Entrance fee: S$17/pax (Mon – Thu), S$21.25/pax (Fri – Sun)
Opening hours: 11AM – 11PM (2hr time-slot per ticket)
Event period: 27 Nov 2023 – 1 Jan 2024
How to get there: 1min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT (Exit F) (Google Maps)
4) BTS POP-UP: SPACE OF BTS at Orchard Cineleisure till 21 Jan 2024
Photo credit: @springdayfilm via Instagram
ARMYS UNITE 💜 BTS POP-UP: SPACE OF BTS is finally back in Singapore after two years (since 2021), and will be open from now till 21 January 2024!
This time, it’s located at Orchard Cineleisure. Grab exclusive merch from your fave South Korean boy band — over 250 items including accessories, stationeries and T-shirts from BTS collections such as SOOWOOZOO, Butter, and TinyTan.
Photo credit: @springdayfilm via Instagram
Not to mention, browse merch from solo members and previously sold-out items from past concerts like “Yet to Come”, “Permission to Dance US Tour”, and “Permission to Dance On Stage – Seoul”!
Psst, there are plenty of photo-ops with the latest 2023 BTS FESTA family portrait and an LED-lit BTS logo.
Opening hours: 11AM – 8PM (Mon – Thu), 11AM – 9PM (Fri – Sun)
Event period: 25 Nov 2023 – 21 Jan 2024
How to get there: 5min walk from Somerset MRT Station (Exit A) then head to level 2 (Google Maps)
5) Artbox 2024 at S’pore Expo Hall 6
Photo credit: Artbox Singapore
Singapore’s largest all-day creative night festival is back! Artbox 2024 is a world tour of cultures with influences from the U.S., South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Thailand all under one roof.
Expect a jam-packed event with games, art, roving performances, activity zones and over 100 food and beverage stalls dishing out some tasty treats 🤩
This year, there’ll be two new zones: Central Avenue and Open Plaza. The former is where you’ll find the familiar vibrant shipping containers and where live performances will be held. On the other hand, the latter has plenty of activities and workshops to try out!
*Pro-tip: Grab your best buds and opt for a Klook exclusive bundle for either the Early Riser (26 Jan 2024) or Night Owls (28 Jan 2024) bundle — tickets at S$16 and S$19 for a group of four!
Entrance fee: S$6/pax (Fri), S$7/pax (Sat – Sun)
Opening hours: 12PM – 11PM
Event period: 26 – 28 Jan 2024, 2 – 4 Feb 2024
How to get there: From Expo MRT Station, walk to Singapore Expo Hall 6 (Google Maps)
6) New exhibits and activities at ArtScience Museum this holiday season
Photo credit: Marina Bay Sands
If you’re not spending your year-end holidays abroad (We feel for you), an excursion to the ArtScience Museum could be just as exciting and eventful! Besides two new exhibitions, there are screenings and hands-on activities to look forward to.
First up, New Eden: Science Fiction Mythologies Transformed explores science fiction’s possible roots in Asian philosophy and spirituality. The exhibition features contemporary artworks, historical artefacts and films from Asia and the West, suggesting how themes such as hybridity, mysticism, transcendence and other-worldly utopias, seem to point to cultural transitions in Asia.
Alongside this exhibition, ArtScience Museum is screening a 3D film, The Flavor Genome, by renowned artist Anicka Yi. It depicts the artist’s exploration of hybridity between species through the use of science, technology and creativity, to craft immersive installations that often employ the sense of smell.
*Note: The Flavor Genome is rated M18 for depictions of nudity.
Photo credit: Marina Bay Sands
Secondly, the Mars: The Red Mirror exhibition explores mankind’s relationship with the planet Mars through 12,000 years of culture, art, history and science (from ancient times to the present day). Visitors can expect to see objects, including rare scientific manuscripts, historical artifacts, films, art, and even an authentic Martian meteorite.
Photo credit: Marina Bay Sands
And while we’re talking about space, there’s also a newly installed VR experience! Samsara at ArtScience Museum explores the concept of embodied cognition through virtual reality and interactivity. This exhibit allows guests to see through different perspectives, promoting empathy and a new understanding of our collective existence on Earth.
And if you’re already heading down to ArtScience Museum, why not also visit teamLab’s exhibition, Future World!
Photo credit: teamLab
Autonomous Abstraction: Continuous Phenomena From The Universe To The Self
Photo credit: teamLab
Inspired by the spontaneous order phenomenon, this artwork features colourful dots blinking in individual cycles and synchronising when near each other. But when touched, they disperse with a sound.
Aerial Climbing Through A Flock Of Coloured Birds
Photo credit: teamLab
Step onto this 3D installation of colourful hanging bars and watch as they become brighter and emit a sound unique to their colour. The bars are all linked so as people navigate across them, it affects other people’s interaction with the artwork too.
Sketch Flight
Photo credit: teamLab
Lastly, Sketch Flight allows you to see the world from the perspective of a hawk, butterfly, or aeroplane (whichever you prefer). All you have to do is sketch it on paper and watch it come to life on the screen.
New Eden: Science Fiction Mythologies Transformed + Screening: The Flavour Genome
Entrance fee: From S$20/pax
Exhibition period: 21 Oct 2023 – 3 Mar 2024
Opening hours: 10AM – 7PM (last entry 6PM)
Showtimes: Various
Mars: The Red Mirror
Entrance fee: From S$20/pax
Opening hours: 10AM – 7PM (last entry 6PM)
Exhibition period: 25 Nov 2023 – 7 Apr 2024
Virtual Reality: Samsara
Exhibition period: 27 Oct 2023 – 31 Jan 2024
Entrance fee: From S$16/pax
Location: VR Gallery, Level 4, ArtScience Museum
Future World: Where Art Meets Science
Entrance fee: S$23/adult
Opening hours: 10AM – 5:30PM
How to get there: 11min walk from Bayfront MRT Station (Exit B) (Google Maps)
7) Poinsettia Wishes – A Nordic Christmas Adventure at Gardens by the Bay
Photo credit: Gardens by the Bay
The Nordic Nisses have arrived in sunny Singapore, bringing Yuletide joy to Flower Dome in Gardens by the Bay! These cute little creatures that look like a hybrid between Santa Claus and garden gnomes can be found among the colourful poinsettias — a yearly affair at the gardens during the festive season🎄
Photo credit: Gardens by the Bay
The Flower Dome has been transformed into a Nordic Fishing Village — inspired by the picturesque Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway. Get your cameras ready for endless photo-ops when you visit!
Entrance fee: S$12/adult
Opening hours: 9AM – 9PM (last admission at 8:30PM)
Event period: 24 Nov 2023 – 1 Jan 2024
How to get there: 15min walk from Bayfront MRT Station (Exit B) (Google Maps)
8) EOY J-Culture Festival 2023
Photo credit: Speedknight.com
Back for its 13th year, EOY J-Culture Festival 2023 celebrates all things Japanese-pop culture — featuring overseas and local performances, cosplay and a Creators Alley of over 130 booth exhibitors!
This year, overseas guest artistes include idols and odorites (dancers) like Miko (Japan), The Glass Girls [Mint & Kaimook] (Thailand), Lilia (Japan) and Ice (Thailand). Anime fans can also grab their fave merch from the Creators Alley, ranging from official anime merch to original artwork and doujin works by creators from Singapore and the region!
Photo credit: Speedknight.com
Entry tickets start from S$19.90 for a 1 Day Pass, but there’s also a Premium Pass which’ll grant you priority entry for both days, baggage storage and, priority access to meet and greet sessions with guests 😍
*Pro-tip: For PAssion Cardmembers, quote the first four digits of your card number to enjoy 10% off entry tickets!
Entrance fee: From S$19.90 for a 1 Day Pass (excl. booking fee)
Opening hours: 12:30PM – 8PM
Event period: 30 – 31 Dec 2023
How to get there: From Esplanade MRT (Exit B), walk 5mins to Suntec City Convention Centre Hall 403 (Google Maps)
9) Six live shows in M1 Fringe Festival’s 2024 edition
Photo credit: M1 Singapore Fringe Festival
For a more thought-provoking experience, check out M1 Fringe Festival 2024’s six live shows — which deep dive into topics like race and male identity. This festival aims to be a safe space for folks to discuss these issues.
Anchoring the festival is a home-grown production called Oo-Woo. Evoking the haunting call of the koel bird, it shares about the struggles of a family when the mother faces early-onset dementia. Another highlight is aMoratorium, a dance performance by American choreographer J’Sun Howard exploring questions centred around black masculinity and visibility.
Entrance fee: S$35/adult per show
Event period: 17 Jan – 28 Jan 2024
Showtimes: Various
Show locations: Esplanade Theatre Studio, Nafa Studio Theatre, Practice Space
10) Glamping with the Penguins at Bird Paradise
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
ICYMI, you can now go glamping with adorable penguins at the newly opened Bird Paradise 🐧
From ~S$1,699 per tent, bring your family or friends along for a 2D1N stay at Ocean Network Express Penguin Cove — featuring one of the world’s largest sub-Antarctic, cold salt-water habitats for penguins!
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
The Penguin Cove spans two storeys and is home to species like the King, Gentoo, and Northern Rockhopper penguins. What’s even cooler, it has special lighting that mimics the beautiful Southern Lights! So you betcha, it’ll be a night to remember.
Besides being able to sleep on comfy beds right next to these birbs, the package also includes other perks like park admission, lunch at Crimson Restaurant, guided tours and even bird interactions!
Here are some key highlights of the glamping experience:
– Wings of the World Presentation with reserved seatings
– Backstage Pass: Avian Healthcare
– Hong Leong Foundation Crimson Wetlands Guide Tour
For the full programme itinerary, check this out.
*Note: Unfortunately, the experience is fully booked this year. But you can still register your interests for 2024 on the official website!
Cost: From ~S$1,699 per tent (up to 4 pax) for 2D1N
Programme hours: 4PM – 2PM the next day
How to get there: From Khatib MRT (Exit A) pick-up point, take the Mandai Khatib Shuttle and alight at Bird Paradise (Google Maps)
11) Art exhibition Ho Tzu Nyen: Time & the Tiger from 24 Nov 2023 to 3 Mar 2024
Ho Tzu Nyen, ‘Hotel Aporia’, 2019.
November is a great month for art lovers. On 24 November, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark will see its biggest exhibition yet — Ho Tzu Nyen: Time & the Tiger.
Photo credit: Singapore Art Museum
The exhibition shows the works of Ho Tzu Nyen, one of Singapore’s most critically acclaimed artists, and features paintings, films, theatrical performances, and video installations of his from the past two decades.
Artworks of Ho featured include Hotel Aporia (2019); The Cloud of Unknowing (2011); The Name (2015–2017), and The Nameless (2015); and One or Several Tigers (2017).
Ho Tzu Nyen, T for Time: Timepieces (2023 – ongoing).
There will also be a new commission, T for Time, that will be featured in this exhibition. T for Time is a two-channel video installation that reflects on the embodied and heterogeneous experiences of time.
Entrance fee: S$10/pax (Free for SC & PR)
Opening hours: 10AM – 7PM
Event period: 24 Nov 2023 – 3 Mar 2024
How to get there: From Tanjong Pagar MRT Station, (exit E), walk to the bus stop opposite AXA Tower. Take Bus No. 10, 97, or 100 and alight at Opp Former Railway Station. Walk 7 mins (Google Maps)
Other Fun Things to Do in Singapore
12) FUNKO Opens Southeast Asia’s First Experiential Store at Changi Airport T2
FUNKO, known for its pop culture collectables, has opened its first experiential store in Southeast Asia, right here in Singapore’s newly-renovated Changi Airport Terminal 2! The store features a wide variety of FUNKO products, including the familiar Pop! Figurines, the miniature Bitty Bop! collectables, and Loungefly merch.
Travellers and shoppers at Changi T2 can also take photos with life-size FUNKO characters such as Batman, Harry Potter, and Groot. The pop-up store is on level 3 of the Departure Hall of Terminal 2 (public area).
Entrance fee: Free
Opening hours: 10AM – 10PM
Event period: Until Jan 2024
How to get there: 10min walk from Changi Airport MRT Station (Google Maps)
13) Singapore’s First Board Sports Complex
Photo credit: TRIFECTA SINGAPORE
If you want to look your coolest at ski resorts this winter, you can now pick up some basics TRIFECTA at Somerset, a brand-new sports complex with a range of sports facilities. 🏂
We’re talking about a skate bowl, a surfing simulator, and even a snowboarding and skiing simulator! And you can experience all these in just one day — how cool is that!
Photo credit: TRIFECTA SINGAPORE
For watersports enthusiasts, Trifecta is a surfers’ paradise with the Citywave deep-water surf pool that emulates the perfect setting for real surfing. 🏄
Trifecta also has a Ski Simulator with a ski carpet that replicates the thrills of real mountain skiing. ⛷
In addition, the hybrid skate bowl is designed for both novice and advanced skaters, and there will be beginner and intermediate classes launched soon by Trifecta. The skate bowl is also free-to-use for the public, and is suitable for both skateboard and surfboards! 🛹
Cost: Various
Opening hours: 7AM – 12AM
How to get there: 5min walk from Somerset MRT Station (Exit D) (Google Maps)
14) CapitaLand x POP MART Holiday Extravaganza — with life-sized Disney-themed installations
Enter a whole new world this festive season with Asia’s largest POP MART holiday extravaganza, happening across 16 CapitaLand malls in Singapore!
If you love both POP MART and Disney, you can look forward to life-sized installations inspired by POP MART blind box series like Disney Classic Fairy Tales, Disney 100th Anniversary Mickey Ever-Curious Adventure, and Disney Princess Fairy Tales Friendship.
Photo credit: CapitaLand
Here’s where you can catch your fav Disney characters with a twist like Robot and Prince Mickey, as well as classic Disney princesses like Belle and Jasmine:
| Location | Theme |
| Aperia | Robot Mickey |
| Bedok Mall | Prince Mickey |
| Bugis Junction | Tinker Bell |
| Bugis+ | Bambi |
| Bukit Panjang Plaza | Snow White |
| CQ @ Clarke Quay | Donald Duck |
| Funan | Stitch and Pinocchio |
| IMM | Mulan and Jasmine |
| Junction 8 | Muppet Mickey |
| Lot One Shoppers’ Mall | Cinderella |
| Plaza Singapura and The Atrium @ Orchard | Dumbo |
| Raffles City Singapore | Mickey Mouse |
| SingPost Centre | Balloon Mickey |
| Sengkang Grand Mall | Popcorn Mickey |
| Tampines Mall | Woodcut Mickey |
| Westgate | Belle and Beast |
*Pro-tip: Take your best IG pics with these installations and tag @CapitaLandMallsSG, you just might win a S$50 eCapitaVoucher! The contest ends on 31 December 2023.
On top of that, there’s also a magical 360° multi-sensory journey called the Enchanted Express (currently at Raffles City). It’s no Hogwarts Express but we definitely felt the magic — you’ll enter a room and hop on an immersive “train ride” with scenic views of a winter wonderland complete with sound and light projections!
Psst, the first 10,000 shoppers who visit the Enchanted Express will receive a golden ticket! It gives you exclusive discounts and a chance to score 1 million STAR$® (worth S$1,000 eCapitaVoucher).
Event period: 15 Nov – 31 Dec 2023
How to get there: Across 16 CapitaLand Malls
The Enchanted Express
Cost: Free
Opening hours: 10AM – 10PM
Location: Plaza Singapura (1 – 17 Dec 2023)
15) The Bus Collective — Southeast Asia’s first resort hotel using repurposed buses
Here’s another reason to prove that East side is best side — a new staycay option has just popped up in Changi Village!
The Bus Collective is Southeast Asia’s first resort hotel using retired buses, turning our old SBS buses into luxury suites.
It’s a collaboration between WTS Travel and its partners, together with the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), and the Singapore Land Authority (SLA).
There are 20 buses or rooms in total, featuring seven different room types! We loved the Queen Victoria and King George rooms (deluxe Queen and King beds respectively, with a spacious bathtub). And the Clarke Quay room is perfect for sharing with your friends, with twin beds and bunker beds for four adults!
Every room also has its own toilet, shower, and even a patio with a BBQ pit. SLAY! For a virtual tour, check out our photo album.
Cool rooms aside, there’s also an Experiences Centre where you can get help with bookings, airport transfers, bicycle rentals, fitness classes and mental wellness workshops. There are even tours exploring the charm of Changi Village and its surroundings, like cycling around Pulau Ubin!
Stays start from 1 December 2023 and bookings are now open at thebuscollective.com or on platforms like Booking.com, Agoda, and Expedia!
Cost: From ~S$398/night
How to get there: From Upper Changi MRT Station (Exit A), take Bus 2 and alight at Changi Village Terminal bus stop. Walk 5mins to The Bus Collective (Google Maps)
16) Singapore Cable Car’s festive-themed Pokémon cabins — 20% off tickets online
Photo credit: Mount Faber Leisure Group
Look up into the skies around Mount Faber and Sentosa, and you might see some Poké Balls travelling across the sky. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Singapore Cable Car donned all 67 cabins along the Mount Faber line with cheerful festive Pokémon attires.
Photo credit: Mount Faber Leisure Group
The cabins’ exteriors are adorned with five different Poké Ball designs, while the interior of the cabins features various Pokémons, such as Pikachu, Pichu, Snorlex, Fuecoco, Quaxly, and Sprigatito in festive outfits.
And the fun does not end there. From 1 November, guests on the Singapore Cable Car can enjoy a 20% discount on online purchases of the Cable Car Sky Pass (Round Trip). This pass offers a round trip on both the Mount Faber and Sentosa Lines, and also comes with complimentary chips and a drink.
Guests are entitled to a complimentary Pokémon sunvisor by purchasing tickets to the Singapore Cable Car from any over-the-counter and online purchases, while stocks last.
Entrance fee: $28/adult, $20/child (after 20% discount)
Opening hours: 8:45AM – 10:00PM daily (Last boarding at 9:30PM)
Event period: 1 Nov 2023 – 31 Dec 2023
How to get there: Harbourfront Station of the Singapore Cable Car is a 9min walk from Harbourfront MRT station (Google Maps)
17) Candy-themed Wonderland at Changi Festive Village 2023 till 31 March 2024
Get ready for a sweet treat at Changi Festive Village 2023 in Changi Airport! This year, there are three main attractions to look out for — Candy Snow House, Candy Carnival and Candy Wonderland 🍬
The Candy Carnival is located at T3’s Arrival Hall and has plenty of games and rides (like basketball, claw machines, viking ship) and many prizes to be won AKA stuffed toys!
To play, you’ll need to pay using candy medals (from S$10 for 10 tokens) and different games require different amounts of tokens.
For adults, we recommend the Candy Kart go-kart (six tokens), since most of the other rides are for kids 🤣 There are also food and drink stalls here to fill up your tummies!
Next to the Candy Carnival is our favourite attraction, the Candy Snow House (kinda like a mini Snow City)! We got to play on a 5m-long snow slide, went inside an igloo and took pictures of various ice sculptures.
It’ll cost you 20 tokens for 1 hour of playtime or S$18 via direct purchase on the Changi App. FYI, winter jackets and boots are provided while gloves and waterproof pants cost extra.
Lastly, the star of the event, Candy Wonderland! The 5m-tall bear and 7m-tall rotating cupcakes Ferris Wheel can be found at T3’s Departure Hall from now till 1 January 2024.
There’s also a light and snow show happening in the area daily, from 7:30PM. On selected Friday and Saturday nights, you might even see other performances like a live marching band!
Candy Carnival
Entrance fee: Free (Carnival tokens can be purchased via the Changi App or ticketing machines at the carnival)
Opening hours: 12PM – 10PM
Event period: 4 Nov 2023 – 31 Mar 2024
Locations: Terminal 3, L1, Arrival Hall and B2 near Kopitiam
Candy Snow House
Entrance fee: S$18 via the Changi App or 20 carnival tokens
Opening hours (Event periods):
– 12PM – 10PM (4 Nov 2023 – 1 Jan 2024)
– 5PM – 10PM (Friday, 2 Jan 2024 – 31 Mar 2024)
– 12PM – 10PM (Weekends, Sch hols & PHs, 2 Jan 2024 – 31 Mar 2024)
Locations: Terminal 3, L1, Arrival Hall and B2 near Kopitiam
Candy Wonderland
Entrance: Free
Opening hours: 11AM – 10PM
Snow show: 7:30PM & 8:30PM (Mon – Thu); 7:30PM, 8:30PM & 9:30PM (Fri – Sun)
Event period: 4 Nov 2023 – 1 Jan 2024
Location: Terminal 3, L2, in front of the Departure Immigration
18) Movies in the Wild at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Yeah, movie nights in the living room are fun… but imagine what watching a movie in the wild would be like?
The Mandai Wildlife Reserve is hosting a “cinematic adventure” at River Wonders Park, where you’ll get to watch modern classics (like 500 Days of Summer, and The Greatest Showman) with the vast Amazon Flooded Forest as your backdrop.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Bring a date, if not, singles are more than welcome to join in and get the opportunity to mingle with others! 😉
Entrance fee: From ~S$53/pax via Klook
Entry time: Varies (depends on package)
Event period: 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec & 23 Dec 2023
How to get there: From Khatib MRT Station (Exit A), ride the Mandai Khatib Shuttle to River Wonders (Google Maps)
19) Southeast Asia’s first Nintendo pop-up store at Changi Jewel
Photo credit: Nintendo
Why go to Super Nintendo World in USJ when you can have a taste of it at Jewel Changi Airport?
Fans of the Nintendoverse — characters from Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and more — can look forward to various merch that you’d otherwise only see in Japan-exclusive Nintendo stores. Collect themed stickers, special illustrations and collectable items at the first Nintendo pop-up store in Southeast Asia!
Photo credit: Nintendo
If you spend S$80, you’ll even get one of six Singapore-exclusive Nintendo-themed postcards as a freebie (while stocks last)!
Entrance fee: Free
Event period: 17 Nov 2023 – 1 Jan 2024
How to get there: 10min walk from Changi Airport MRT Station, Terminal 2 exit via the link bridge. Unit #04-220/221 on the 4th floor (Google Maps)
20) National Gallery Singapore — Tropical: Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America from 18 Nov to 24 Mar 2024
This month, the National Gallery Singapore will unveil its highly anticipated exhibition, Tropical: Stories from Southeast Asia and Latin America. It’s the first large-scale museum exhibition to compare art from Southeast Asia and Latin America, two regions that were both colonised by European powers!
Over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings, performances, and sensorial installations will be on display at this special exhibition. Artists featured are from both regions, including David Medalla, Diego Rivera, Emiria Sunassa, Frida Kahlo, Hélio Oiticica, Latiff Mohidin, Patrick Ng Kah Onn, Paul Gauguin, Tan Oe Pang and Tarsila do Amaral.
Entrance fee: S$25/pax (S$15 for SC and PR)
Opening hours: 10AM – 7PM
Event period: 18 Nov 2023 – 24 Mar 2024
How to get there: 7min walk from City Hall MRT Station via (Exit B) (Google Maps)
*Pro-tip: Use code <NGSTROP10> at checkout for a 10% discount!
21) Immersive Disney Animation at MBS Sands Theatre from 18 Nov
Photo credit: @lhimmersive via Instagram
Disney fans, get ready for yet another immersive experience of your favourite Walt Disney Animation Studios movies!
Coming to Southeast Asia for the first time this November, the Immersive Disney Animation is a 360-degree multi-sensory interactive exhibition that brings classic Disney movies to life with the use of responsive projectors.
Photo credit: @lhimmersive via Instagram
Besides the immersive displays, visitors can also take a peek at the behind-the-scenes of how Disney animated films are created.
Cost: From $33/pax
Event period: 18 Nov – 31 Dec 2023
Show timings: Various
How to get there: 7min walk from Bayfront MRT Station (Google Maps)
22) Garfield-Mr Kiasu pop-up comic library at Centrepoint
Photo credit: National Library Board via Nickelodeon on Facebook
The greatest crossover ever? Featuring our favourite orange tabby cat and one of Singapore’s most iconic 90s comic book characters — Garfield x Mr Kiasu is the National Library Board’s (NLB) first-ever character-themed pop-up library!
From now till March 2024, snap photos with these beloved characters while browsing through a curated collection of 120 Mr Kiasu and Garfield comic books. Fun fact: The books are donated by Mr Lau, the co-creator of Mr Kiasu, and the Global Publishing arm of Paramount (which owns Garfield)!
Photo credit: National Library Board via Nickelodeon on Facebook
While these books aren’t for loan, you can still enjoy them while at the library or borrow other e-comics and e-books by scanning the QR codes on wall features onsite.
Entrance fee: Free
Opening hours: 10AM – 10PM
Event period: 23 Nov 2023 – Mar 2024
How to get there: Walk 5mins from Somerset MRT Station (Exit D) and head to Level 1 of The Centrepoint Mall (Google Maps)
23) Winter Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay returns bigger and better on 1 Dec 2023 for its 10th edition
Photo credit: Christmas Wonderland
Hard launch your relationship by ringing in the festive season at the 10th edition of Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay. This year, the iconic holiday event returns bigger than ever, with three zones — Supertree Grove, Frosty’s Fairground at The Meadow, and Gingerbread Grove.
At Supertree Grove, visitors can expect to be dazzled by 13 light displays while experiencing a ‘white’ Christmas in our tropical corner of the world. Handcrafted in Italy with over 103,000 bulbs, the centrepiece has been a decade-long highlight of the event.
Photo credit: Christmas Wonderland
Visitors can hop onto the Christmas train and head to Frosty’s Fairground at The Meadow, where carnival games and Uncle Ringo rides await — perfect for winning prizes on your date or bonding with the little ones.
Candy lovers will adore the Gingerbread Grove, with dessert stalls backdropped with the sweetest decorative illuminations. Snap a pic with Santa as well and maybe he will even tell you if you’ve been naughty or nice 🤭
Be spoilt for choice with double the number of food outlets and enjoy the festive spread with live performances by local artists. Christmas is the most magical time of the year so for those with fur babies, bring them on Pet’s Night on 5 and 12 December to share the joy!
Entrance fee: From $8/pax
Opening hours: 6:30PM – 10:30PM (Entry times — 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM, 9:30PM)
Event period: 1 Dec 2023 – 1 Jan 2024
How to get there: 10min walk from Bayfront MRT Station (Exit B), cross the Dragonfly Bridge or Meadow Bridge into Gardens by the Bay (Google Maps)
*Note: You can only enter during your pre-selected entry time.
24) New Immersive Experiences at S.E.A.Aquairum’s Discover VibranSEA
Photo credit: Resort World Sentosa
As Sebastian once said, “Darling is better, down where it’s wetter”. So, celebrate ocean life at S.E.A. Aquarium’s new immersive exhibition, — Discover VibranSEA! Through art, science and educational displays, unlock the wonders and mysteries by exploring four exhibit zones.
The first zone takes visitors through the different layers of the ocean in a dazzling bioluminescence display. In the second, visitors can get up close to marine life anatomy thanks to technology. Visitors will then walk through a kelp forest in zone three before reaching the final room with a gallery of art installations by four local artists.
Photo credit: Resort World Sentosa
On top of that, the newly launched Aquarist Lab also offers visitors an up-close look at marine nursery habitats and plankton culture. This immersive experience allows guests to witness actual aquarists at work, learn about plankton cultivation, and explore the Quarantine Room where animals are acclimated.
In-park windows are accessible to all ticket holders or top up S$25 for the Behind-the-Scenes: Aquarist Lab experience — perfect for a weekend with the kids!
Entrance fee: From S$40/adult
Opening hours: 10AM – 5PM
Event period: From 6 Sep 2023
How to get there: Take the Sentosa Express from VivoCity and alight at Waterfront Station (Google Maps)
25) LKY: The Experience — Immersive exhibition with more than 20 interactive rooms
Photo credit: LKY: The Experience
Come 6h October 2023, there’ll be a brand new, limited-time exhibition showcasing the life of the late Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. Presented by Lucid, an immersive experience company in Singapore (they’re the ones behind The Bubble Tea Factory, and Otah & Friends), the LKY: The Experience sets itself apart from other exhibitions with more than 20 immersive rooms!
Photo credit: LKY: The Experience
Located at 11 Prinsep Link, the experience brings visitors right back in time, into the life of Mr. Lee through the different thematic interactive rooms featuring tunnel vision and rainbow slides!
Entrance fee: S$18/pax (free for kids 12yo and below)
Operating hours: 10AM – 8PM (last entry 7:30PM)
Event period: 6 Oct – 31 Dec 2023
How to get there: 4min walk from Bencoolen MRT Station (Exit B) (Google Maps)
26) New self-service Comics Library in Anchorpoint with over 7,500 titles
Photo credit: National Library Board
Japanese manga and Western comic fans unite! There’s a new pop-up Comics Library carrying over 7,500 popular titles like Dragon Ball Z, Spy x Family, and Fairy Tail; plus Marvel and DC favourites like Guardians of the Galaxy and Superman.
The collection also includes Chinese, Malay, and Tamil comics and graphics novels and a separate children’s section with titles in four languages. By early 2024, the total collection is expected to increase to 11,000!
Photo credit: National Library Board
The main entrance is located on level one of Anchorpoint Mall, and the library is decorated in vibrant colours inspired by the pop art movement of the 1950s and 60s.
This is a Grab-n-Go self-service library so just scan your NLB eCard or library-compliant ID card and bring it home! Or, you can also opt for digital copies via QR codes on the new Wallpaper Library and the two e-Read screens stationed around the pop-up library.
Entrance fee: Free
Opening hours: 7:30AM – 1AM
Event period: From now till late 2024
How to get there: 14min walk from Queenstown MRT Station (Exit A) (Google Maps)
27) Benchmarks — a new semi-permanent public art trail in the Civic District
Watch out for where you’re sitting the next time you’re out around town because it might just be a work of art! The Arts House Singapore just launched a brand new public art trail, Benchmarks, an alliance between the Asian Civilisations Museum, Esplanade, National Gallery Singapore, The Arts House and Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall.
Located around the Civic District, the trail features six works by Singapore-based artists, which take on unique interpretations of benches — and yes you can sit on them!
Using the term ‘benchmark’ as a point of reference for measurement and comparison, the artworks on the trail serve as markers for visitors to take a seat and reflect on the history and cultural significance of the district.
Our personal favourite is This is Note a Bench by Lua Boon Ka for its fun and humorous take on benches — plus it’s surprisingly ergonomic!
Photo credit: The Arts House
The trail begins at the Arts House but you can always flip the order and start at the Esplanade — plus, the Singapore city views are an added bonus!
Event period: 2 Aug 2023 – 31 Jul 2026
How to get there: Varies
28) TaiWan Night Markets open at Cineleisure
Photo credit: TaiWan Night Markets
No visit to Taiwan is complete without a trip to one of its glorious night markets. Now, Singapore’s food scene gets glorified with the opening of TaiWan Night Markets in Cathay Cineleisure Orchard. The Taiwanese street food concept food court will have 24 street food kiosks from several night markets in Taipei’s Datong District.
Photo credit: TaiWan Night Markets
Some iconic Taiwanese night market snacks and food that can be found at TaiWan Night Markets include Sweet Potato Balls, Big Sausage Wrapped in Small Sausage, Scallion Pancake, Salty Crispy Chicken, and Peanut Roll Ice Cream!
Opening hours: 11:30AM – 10:30PM (Sun – Thu & PH), 11:30AM –12AM (Fri, Sat & eve of PH)
How to get there: 5min walk from Somerset MRT, Basement level of Cineleisure (Google Maps)
29) Singapore Art Museum Launches New Public Art Trails in Tanjong Pagar and the Rail Corridor
Singapore Art Museum (SAM) has launched two new public art trails Port/raits of Tanjong Pagar: Encounters with Art in the Neighbourhood and Singapore Deviation: Wander with Art through the Rail Corridor. As part of its long-term public art initiative, The Everyday Museum, the trails will feature works by local artists Aki Hassan, Space Objekt, Hilmi Johandi and more.
The trails will feature public art installations in the Tanjong Pagar area and Rail Corridor respectively, engaging with familiar spaces and transforming them anew. What better way to clock in your daily steps than by going on a mini-hike and encountering art like a ✨mysterious local✨?
While we recommend going on the full trail, you can also check out the individual artworks located at Duxton Plain Park, Everton Park, Tanjong Pagar Plaza, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Kampung Bahru Bus Terminal, and Wessex Estate.
Port/raits of Tanjong Pagar: Encounters with Art in the Neighbourhood
Event period: 29 April 2023 – 9 March 2025
Starting point: Tanjong Pagar Distripark Facade. 13min bus ride from Shenton Way MRT (Google Maps)
Singapore Deviation: Wander with Art through the Rail Corridor
Event period: 29 April 2023 – 9 March 2025
Starting point: Kampung Bahru Bus Terminal (Google Maps)
30) Love the Last March — Witness the World’s Longest Sculpture to Save Wildlife
Photo credit: Love the Last
Did you know that every third Friday in May is known as National Endangered Species Day?
This year it falls on 19 May and to celebrate it, Singapore will be hosting the longest sculpture in the world at 192m long! Love the Last March will be displayed at Gardens by the Bay and is meant to highlight the issue of wildlife extinction, as well as how we can play our part to help.
Designed by international artists Gillie and Marc, the sculpture features 45 endangered species around the world like gorillas and elephants. Plus, it’s interactive too — visitors can scan QR codes on the animals to learn more about their diets, behaviours and why they’re at risk.
You can also use an app to scan a QR code to unlock an augmented reality feature, with 3D animals looking as though they are actually marching together for their lives.
Entrance fee: Free
Opening hours: 24hrs
Event period: 19 May 2023 – 18 May 2024
How to get there: Near Flora Clock, 8min walk from Gardens by the Bay MRT stn (Google Maps)
31) Changi Airport’s Retired Analogue Flip Board on Display at National Museum from 27 May 2023
Calling for all passengers — we are Now Boarding: Experiencing Singapore through Travel, 1800 – 2000s! Held at the National Museum of Singapore from 27 May to 19 November, this travel-themed exhibition showcases Singapore as a travel destination throughout the years.
Get ready for a wave of nostalgia as you’ll be greeted by Changi Airport’s now-retired analogue flip board at the entrance, with the signature clacking sound to boot! Once you head in, there are four different sections to explore: Getting Around, Place to Stay, Sights and Shopping, and Eating Out.
Some of the really cool highlights we saw were the actual Singapore Airlines A380 Suites cabin seat from 2007 (with sliding doors and window blinds for privacy), an impressive collection of old MRT card designs (ahem Taiwanese boy band Little Tigers fans?), and old menus of iconic restaurants like A&W and Swensens.
Remember when Zouk bade farewell to Jiak Kim Street in 2016? Yup, they have the signature sign here too. Those a little older may also remember the Neptune Theatre Restaurant from the 1970s to 2006 — it’s now on display and lit up with its original neon!
After reminiscing about old-school Singapore, we got our dance pants on at the pop-up disco room right outside the exhibition room. Scan a QR code to create your own National Heritage ID and choose from three different tracks to get boogey with.
Since there was no one in the queue, we went for all three rounds 😛 You can even download the dancing video via the QR code too!
Photo credit: National Museum of Singapore
From August, there are also two more pop-up rooms offering visitors a glimpse into some of the popular sights around Singapore in the 1980s.
Photo credit: National Museum of Singapore
The pop-up rooms are the Travel Lounge that’s inspired by Singapore Airlines’s Raffles Lounge, as well as the Hotel, which is modelled after Goodwood Park Hotel in the 1980s. Visitors will be able to explore the pop-up rooms on an audio tour that features engaging dialogues and soundscapes.
Entrance fee: S$15/pax (Free for SC and PR)
Opening hours: 10AM – 7PM
Event period: 27 May – 25 Feb 2024
Address: National Museum of Singapore, 10mins walk from City Hall MRT (Google Maps)
32) Learn more about Early Chinese Mutual Aid Organisations at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Photo credit: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Most Singaporean Chinese are descendants of immigrants from southern China during the 19th and 20th centuries. The migration was not unique to only Singapore. Many people left China then and went to different places around the world, mostly to Southeast Asia and North America. And that’s when mutual aid organisations, or “clan associations”, came into existence — for the Chinese to help and support each other when the local governments could not.
Photo credit: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
From now till 10 December, Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH) is presenting the exhibition titled Connections Across Oceans: Early Chinese Mutual Aid Organisations, showcasing the amplitude of Chinese clan associations and welfare organisations throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
Photo credit: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Besides showing the extent of the reach of the associations in Singapore, the exhibition also sheds light on early Chinese mutual aid organisations in San Francisco, which was another sought-after destination among Chinese migrants in those periods.
Entrance fee: S$8/pax (Free for SC and PR)
Opening hours: 10AM – 5PM, closed on Mon
Event period: Until 10 Dec 2023
How to get there: 17min walk from Toa Payoh MRT (Google Maps) or 18min walk from Novena MRT (Google Maps)
33) New Sea Sports Centre, Convenience Store, and Glamping Tents at Lazarus Island
Photo credit: Camelot
Beachgoers and outdoor lovers can now spend even more time at Lazarus Island— one of the Southern Islands of Singapore — with the addition of new facilities. First up, the Lazarus Sea Sports Centre brings water activities such as stand-up paddleboarding, sea bicycling kayaking and even yoga on the sea to Lazarus Beach.
Besides that, there’s also a new convenience store, so day-trippers to Lazarus will no longer need to lug around heavy water bottles or snacks to the island.
What used to be just a short day-trip destination is now also ready for overnight stayers. Lazarus Island will also see nine new permanent glamping tents put up near the island’s lagoon, giving visitors an alternative overnight option to the Tiny Away Escape @ Lazarus, a cluster of five eco-friendly tiny houses for short-term stays.
How to get there: 20min ferry ride (S$14/pax) from Marina South Pier
34) Rink @ Punggol East — SG’s Largest Indoor Roller Sports Rink
Photo credit: Rink at Punggol East via Facebook
Rollerblade to your heart’s content at Rink @ Punggol East — Singapore’s largest indoor roller sports rink spanning more than 12,000 sqft. Other than rollerblading, you can also skateboard, longboard and even ride a scooter or a pedal go-kart here!
Go free and easy, and take it slow at your own pace or learn from a professional by signing up for in-line skating lessons. The Rink is also connected to the Punggol Promenade Riverside Walk, where you can bring out the rental equipment for a ride to Coney Island and Punggol Waterway Park 😉
Currently, there’s a limited promotion with tickets priced at S$16 (instead of S$21), inclusive of equipment rental. No end date has been stated yet, so do check their website for any updates!
Cost: S$16 (limited promo) for 2-hour pass, S$21 (usual price)
Opening hours: 10AM – 8PM (Fri – Sun), Closed from Mon – Thu
How to get there: 4min walk from Riviera LRT station (Google Maps)
35) STEM-themed Escape Rooms at Science Centre Singapore
Photo credit: Science Centre Singapore
Are you a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) geek who also loves solving escape room mysteries? Here’s where you can have the best of both worlds. Escape @ Science Centre is a newly opened STEM-themed escape room where you’ll be tested for knowledge, skills and tenacity.
So if you’ve always been solving escape room puzzles with sheer luck, you might wanna put on all six thinking caps for this, or bring friends in the STEM department to help with the thinking.
Photo credit: Science Centre Singapore
And unlike most other escape rooms, Escape @ Science Centre allows participants to bring along their phones, so not only can you use your phones to help solve the puzzles, you can even snap photos within the escape rooms for memory’s sake.
Cost: S$25/pax (10% discount with 3 or more tickets purchased for the same room; 20% discount with 6 or more tickets purchased for the same room)
Activity slots: 10AM – 9:15PM
How to get there: 13min walk from Jurong East MRT (Google Maps)
36) Changi Airport opens rock-climbing and bouldering facility at T3
Photo credit: Climb@T3
Changi Airport has, for a while, been more than just an airport. And from 3 March, its directory board saw a new entry — Climb@T3, a rock-climbing and bouldering facility.
Featuring an 8m-tall High wall and a 12.5m-long Bouldering Wall, Climb@T3 is not only for climb enthusiasts but also welcomes people without prior experience to try their hands, and feet, on rock climbing. There are guided hour-long sessions for participants who are less confident and would require safety supervision from the instructors. There’s even a Rock Tots session for children as young as two!
Photo credit: Climb@T3
If you have experience with rock walls and would prefer unguided climbs, there are also free & easy sessions on both the boulder and high walls. Children up to the age of 12 will need to have a supervising adult.
Cost: S$15/2-hour Climb and Play (Unguided) session, S$25/1-hour Climb and Play (Guided) session, and S$30/1-hour Rock Tots session. Registration required.
Opening hours: 12PM – 9:30PM (Mon – Fri), 10AM – 9:30PM (weekends & PH)
How to get there: 15min walk from Changi Airport MRT. Changi Airport Terminal 3, #B3-01/02. Next to Slide@T3 (Google Maps)
37) The Peranakan Museum reopened 18 February
Photo credit: Peranakan Museum Singapore via Facebook
As the saying goes: out with the old and in with the new — the Peranakan Museum reopened on 18 February after almost four years of closure for renovation works!
The refurbished building (former Tao Nan School) now features permanent galleries with a fresh new design.
Photo credit: Peranakan Museum Singapore via Facebook
Look forward to nine galleries with showcases, objects, interactive displays and programmes spanning three grand themes of the Peranakan identity — “Origins”, “Home”, and “Style”.
During the hiatus, the museum also worked closely with Peranakan communities to explore different aspects of the culture. So if you’re a Peranakan yourself, you might even find one of your family’s stories mentioned here.
Entrance fee: S$12/pax (Free for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents)
Opening hours: 10AM – 7PM (Sat – Thu), 10AM – 9PM (Fri)
How to get there: 6mins to Bras Basah MRT (Google Maps) or 8min walk from City Hall MRT (Google Maps)
38) Find hidden giant statues by Copenhagen artist Thomas Dambo at Sentosa
Photo credit: Sentosa Development Corporation
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure — and this is what Copenhagen-based artist Thomas Dambo aimed to present with four giant statues purposefully hidden around Sentosa.
Made out of 5.5 tonnes of reclaimed wood material — such as pallets and floorboards — donated by local enterprises, Dambo’s upcycled creations encourage people to rethink the value of trash.
Photo credit: Sentosa Development Corporation
Don’t know where to start? Here’s a hint: Seach along Palawan Beach and don’t miss out on any nooks and crannies!
Cost: Free
Exhibition period: Until 2024
How to get there: 8min walk from Beach Station, Sentosa (Google Maps)
39) HomeTeamNS clubhouse opens at Bedok Reservoir
Photo credit: HomeTeamNS
In the west, we have a new SAFRA clubhouse but in the east, we have… a new HomeTeamNS Clubhouse! It’s located within Bedok Reservoir Park, giving yet another reason why the east side is clearly the better side 😉
The clubhouse is packed with a range of facilities such as a water adventure centre, an indoor obstacle playground, a cross-fit gym, and an infinity pool.
Photo credit: HomeTeamNS
The three-storey indoor water adventure centre houses Singapore’s longest indoor water slide at a whooping 114m long, as well as a wet obstacle-rope course and rock climbing walls!
Photo credit: HomeTeamNS
Hold fun team-bonding activities with your peers and colleagues here, or consider one of the ten well-furnished and equipped villas for your next staycation.
Cost: Varies
Opening hours: 10AM – 8PM (Mon – Thu), 9AM – 9PM (Fri – Sun)
How to get there: 10min walk from Bedok North MRT (Google Maps)
40) Singapore’s First Children’s Museum Opens
Photo credit: Children’s Museum Singapore
Singapore’s first-ever museum dedicated to children of ages 12 and below has opened its doors. The Children’s Museum Singapore (CMSG) will function as a “starter museum” for young visitors to the museum-going experience.
Children can get to learn about Singapore’s heritage and culture through the hands-on interactives at the museum.
Photo credit: Children’s Museum Singapore
The CMSG features a permanent exhibition — A Voyage Back in Time, which spans four galleries on the ground floor. There are also three special galleries that will be refreshed regularly.
Cost: $15/pax, free for SC and PR (Pre-booking required)
Opening hours: 9AM – 1PM & 2PM – 6PM, Tue – Sun
How to get there: 8min walk from City Hall MRT (Google Maps)
41) The Bearbrick Stay Package at M Social Singapore from S$210/night
Photo credit: M Social Singapore via Facebook
If you’re a BE@RBRICK fan, an un-bear-ably relaxing staycation awaits at M Social Singapore. This playful collaboration includes an art jamming session where you can unleash your creativity by pouring paint and creating a one-of-a-kind bear figurine — basically priceless 💅.
Aside from the art therapy, the stay also includes complimentary breakfast and dining credits so you can escape the city and relax indoors for the entire day — an introvert’s dream.
Cost: From S$210/night
Event period: Till 31 Dec 2023
How to get there: 9mins walk from Havelock MRT (Google Maps)
42) Plaza Premium Lounge at Singapore’s Changi Airport Terminal 1 Departure Lounge
Whether you’re looking for a mouth-watering international buffet, high-speed Wi-Fi or a handy charging station during your layover at Changi Airport, the pay-per-use Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1 has got you covered.
While here, we enjoyed chilling in the lounge’s private pods, without any distractions. But if that doesn’t sound relaxing enough, treat yourself to a rejuvenating shower and spa treatment — though these will come at an additional cost.
There are even private rooms here with massage chairs for those who’d like to get a proper rest before catching their next flight!
Entrance fee: Varies
Opening hours: 24 hours
Address: Level 3, Departure/Transit Lounge West, Terminal 1, Singapore Changi Airport
43) Free airport tours for visitors in transit are back
Changi Airport has brought back its Free Singapore Tour for travellers who are transiting through Singapore with a layover of at least 5.5 hours. As of now, there are three tours available, each lasting for 2.5 hours.
Transit travellers can choose from three tour itineraries, three are bus tours and one is a walking tour to Jewel Changi Airport. The three bus tours include a Changi Precinct Tour, a City Sights Tour to Singapore’s Civic District and Downtown areas, and the *Heritage Tour around Chinatown and Kampong Gelam.
Travellers who are interested in participating in the Free Singapore Tours will need to register at the Free Singapore Tour service counters at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 Transit halls.
44) Proof of Personhood: Identity and Authenticity in the Face of Artificial Intelligence at SAM
Photo credit: Singapore Art Museum
Have you ever seen a Black Mirror episode only to come out questioning your relationship with technology? The Singapore Art Museum emulates this experience with its A.I. exhibit called Proof of Personhood.
Through video installations and artworks centred around A.I. advances, visitors are encouraged to reflect on what it means to be “real”, and what makes humans creative in a world where bots are now “making artwork”.
Hyperlinks or It Didn’t Happen exhibit. Photo credit: Singapore Art Museum
One video installation is the show-within-a-show, Being Human, which makes use of deepfake technology to depict human characters. Another highlight called Hyperlinks or It Didn’t Happen is centred around digital beings who contemplate what it means for them to die.
Entrance fee: Free
Opening hours: 10AM – 7PM
Event period: 22 Sep 2023 – 25 Feb 2024
How to get there: From Tanjong Pagar MRT Station, (exit E), walk to the bus stop opposite AXA Tower. Take Bus No. 10, 97, or 100 and alight at Opp Former Railway Station. Walk 7 mins (Google Maps)
Looking for new things to do in Singapore?
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Singapore may just be a little red dot but there’s never a dull moment on this vibrant island! Be it exhibitions indoors or hunts for hidden gems outdoors, there’s always something for everyone to check out.
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