Things To Do In Singapore This Weekend
Looking for inspiration on what to do this weekend? Singapore brims with amazing adventures and fun things to do, as long as you know where to look 😉 You're definitely gonna be thrilled by all the exciting to-dos this September, from the spectacular Singapore Night Festival, to JIU Asia 2024 plus your last chance to catch the sensational Miss Saigon the Musical, and more! Excited? Scroll on for more inspiration 👀
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Special Mention: Singapore Night Festival 2024
Singapore’s largest nocturnal experience, the Singapore Night Festival, is back for its 15th edition this year with over 50 exciting experiences! Grab your friends and family and walk around to enjoy colourful projection mappings, interactive art installations and more around the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct. These installations are also super gram-worthy, so make sure your phones and cameras are charged too.
One highlight that we think you shouldn't miss? Wonder World: Machine of Nostalgia! This ticketed area houses all the cool stuff that will take you back to your days of childhood - from old-school carnival games and rides to other fun programmes like Poetry Fight Night.
You can use your tokens to play games, and collect stamps to redeem prizes like cool Wonder World merchandise!
🗓 23 August to 7 September 2024
⏱ 7.30pm to 12am
📍Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct
New Things to Do in September
1. Miss Saigon Musical at Sands Theatre in Singapore
Base Entertainment Asia in association with GWB Entertainment present Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s award-winning musical Miss Saigon.
Miss Saigon is a tragic love story set during the Vietnam War, where a young Vietnamese woman, Kim, falls in love with an American soldier, Chris, leading to heartbreak and sacrifice.
Seen by 38 million people worldwide, this production is more thrilling than ever. From the creators of Les Misérables, the soaring musical score features hits including “The Heat is On in Saigon”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” and “The American Dream”.
Book on Klook to enjoy exclusive front row seats! These are applicable for Cat $230 - $250, $180 - $230, $150 - $180, $130 - $150, and $90 - $130!
The Klook Singapore team also had the opportunity to catch this musical, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Equal parts brilliant and heartbreaking, the talented cast, props, and musical numbers definitely swept us off our feet. It's a performance that will leave a lasting impression long after the final curtain.
📍 Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
📅 Musical showing 15 Aug - 22 Sep 2024
2. JIU Asia 2024
JIU ASIA is the first original Asian Alcohol Expo to discover a world of unique flavours, traditional brews, and Asian alcohols. For those who love sipping on sake and soju - this is the place to be! Visitors can expect a showcase of new and thrilling variants of alcohol, vintages, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
Besides complimentary tastings of sake, soju, baijiu, and more - there are also workshops and masterclasses along with special live demonstrations and cultural performances to look forward to. The best bit? You will also get to enjoy exclusive discounts on your favourite drinks!
📍 8 Sentosa Gateway, Equarius Hotel Sentosa Island Singapore 098269
📅 6-8 September 2024 (1/2/3-Day Passes available)
3. Sunflower Sojourn
Image credit: Changi Airport
Step into a world of bright cheery sunflowers at Changi Airport's newest floral display - Sunflower Sojourn! The display comprises over 5,000 real sunflowers, and you can find these blooms at more than 20 locations across the airport and at Hub & Spoke.
Spot rare sunflower species, snag some sunflower-inspired merchandise and special food items, and brighten your day (and your Instagram feed) at this floral extravaganza!
📅 Until 30 September
4. Orchids of Angkor Wat
Step into the world of orchids galore at the Orchids of Angkor Wat exhibition at Cloud Forest! Come and see the stunning collection of orchid species native to Cambodia as well as their hybrids, set against the dramatic backdrop of Angkor Wat.
📍Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay
📅 Now until 8 September 2024
5. Mid-Autumn Festival Events
It's mooncake season - you know what this means! Celebrate Mid-Autumn with your friends and family at one of the many Mid-Autumn events around Singapore. There's lots to check out, from mega lantern light-ups at Gardens by the Bay and River Hongbao 2024 to stage performances and even a mass lantern walk and lantern riddles at the Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival.
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6. Bubble Planet Experience
Here's an activity that's perfect for the Sept school holidays - a trip to Bubble Planet! Think teamLab but completely bubble-themed, Bubble Planet has 11 thematic environments, including a VR zone, where both kids and adults alike can immerse and enjoy fantastical landscapes that are just oh-so-instagrammable, step into a giant bubble, take a dip in an ocean of balloons, and more!
Upcoming Events in Singapore
7. Halloween Horror Nights Singapore 2024
Ready for the scariest night of the year? Halloween Horror Nights 12 is back with four haunted houses, three scare zones and a lot more frights and thrills! This year's edition will also include an all-new Immersive Speakeasy bar owned by a vampiric clan, where you can enjoy a range of deliciously devilish canapés and drinks while trouble unfolds around you.
8. The World of Studio Ghibli Exhibition
© STUDIO GHIBLI
Studio Ghibli fans, rise up! The World of Studio Ghibli exhibition is coming to Singapore's ArtScience Museum on 4 October 2024, so you can finally enter the marvellous world of beloved films like My Neighbour Totoro, Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and more.
Get ready for the first-ever Studio Ghibli exhibition in Singapore, with large-scale installations from 11 iconic Studio Ghibli films for unique and interactive visitor experiences, tons of photo ops, merch store, and more!
What you can expect:
9. Wicked Musical at Sands Theatre in Singapore
The Wizard is calling! Step into the Emerald City in 2025 as the award-winning Broadway musical returns to cast its magical spell on us once more.
More than 20 years since its premiere on Broadway, WICKED remains one of the most successful and popular musicals in the world and has been seen by over 67 million people. Winner of over 100 major awards including the Grammy Award, the Olivier Award, six Helpmann Awards, three Tony Awards® and six Drama Desk Awards, WICKED is “A Complete Triumph! An original musical that will make you laugh, cry and think” (USA Today).
The Broadway sensation WICKED looks at what happened in the Land of Oz… but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin, who is smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships… until the world decides to call one “good”, and the other one “wicked’.
📍Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
📅 Musical showing from 15 March - 13 April 2025
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10. SIX the Musical
Award-winning SIX the Musical is coming to Singapore! Direct from West End and Broadway, the six wives of Henry VIII will take the stage in the international smash hit musical SIX written by Tony Award® Winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.
Revolving around the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives reclaiming their narratives through a series of pop-inspired musical numbers, this musical will ensure you're singing and grooving the whole night.
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📍 Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
📅 Musical to begin shows in November
Activities to Do on the Weekends
11. Glass Decal Workshop with The Cozy Cabin
Make the cutest mugs and cups at this Glass Decal Workshop with the Cozy Cabin! Take your pick from a wide selection of adorable designs and styles to create a treasured keepsake that you can bring home.
- Please note that there’s a 2-3 weeks firing process so participants will not be able to bring their works home at straightaway. Self pick-up or delivery(+$6) will be scheduled after pieces are ready.
P/S: Parents looking for a fun hands-on activity - this workshop is also kid-friendly, and suitable for kids aged 5 and above.
Address: 35 Kallang Pudding Rd, Tower A, #08-07 Tong Lee Building, Singapore 349314
12. Impressions of Monet Exhibition
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Whether you're an art lover or not - this Impressions of Monet exhibition is not to be missed. A first-of-its-kind multi-sensorial exhibition revolving around French Impressionist painter Claude Monet's life, art, and gardens.
The exhibition is split into two distinct but complementary aspects, Impression of Monet: The Garden and Impression of Monet: The Experience.
The Impressions of Monet: The Garden is a floral display reminiscent of the landscapes which inspired and Monet's paintings. You will see recreations of Monet’s iconic pink house, scenes from the house’s adjoining garden Clos Normand, and the Water Garden, complete with the distinctive green Japanese bridge often associated with Monet.
Impressions of Monet: The Experience presents an immersive adventure into French Impressionism, where 19th century Europe’s sights and sounds, as well as the timeless works of Impressionist masters like Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Edgar Degas come alive through a dynamic display of light, colour, sound, and fragrance.
📍Flower Dome
13. Skyline Lunch Experience at the Singapore Flyer
Gourmet dining meets spectacular views in Singapore Flyer’s newly launched Skyline Lunch Experience, where guests can enjoy a unique daytime dining opportunity with a five-course Cantonese-style set menu.
After your lunch, you can enjoy a multisensorial journey through the Singapore story with complimentary admission to Time Capsule, an exhibition that takes you on a thrilling journey through Singapore's past, present and future. Guided by R65, a time travel robot, the journey showcases the nation’s transformation from its humble origins as a small idyllic island to the bustling global metropolis it is today.
14. Adventure Cove Waterpark
Escape the scorching heat this weekend at Adventure Cove!
With a slew of thrilling water slides such as Dueling Racer where you can challenge your friends to see who finishes first, or the Pipeline Plunge, that will have you drop through an elevated chute - it's bound to be a splashing good time!
For those who just want to take it chill, the Lazy River is perfect for you. Another cannot-miss is a pitstop at the Rainbow Reef, where you can snorkel with over 20,000 colourful tropical fish - now how cool is that?
15. Explore New Bahru
If you haven't already heard - New Bahru is an an up-and-coming creative and lifestyle cluster by The Lo & Behold Group that houses some of Singapore's favourite homegrown brands all in one place!
Here are some activities to check out:
Kiztopia Prestige
Parents, here's an indoor playground to check out with your little ones. Enjoy a brand new concept tailored for toddlers and preschoolers with a spectrum of dynamic, hands-on, and inventive classes daily at Kiztopia Prestige.
Leather Accessories Workshop by Crafune at New Bahru
Learn the basics of leather crafting from skilled craftsmen and customise your leather accessory at Crafune's Leather Workshop. Learn the basics of leather crafting from skilled craftsmen, pick your favourite colours, and get to work on your very own masterpiece!
Klook Exclusive: Create your own Ketupat or Rice Dumpling coin pouch when you book on Klook!
Make Pleated Bag Experience
Girlies looking for a cute hen's night or girl's day out activity - why not try making your very own pleated bag? At this pleated bag workshop, you can DIY your own pleated bag from scratch - complete from handmade pleats to selecting the pleat patterns, colours, and embellishments!
16. Borealis at Gardens by the Bay
Think it's way too hot to head out to Supertree Grove these days? Well, you're in luck because there's a new activity that you definitely want to see - and it only happens when the sun is down! Plus - admission is free!
Created by Switzerland-based artist Dan Acher, Borealis is an outdoor art installation that combines layers of light and cloud particles where the magical splendour of the Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, is recreated to illuminate the night skies of Supertree Grove. Accompanied by an atmospheric soundtrack by French composer Guillaume Desbois, variations in wind, humidity and temperature make this installation a fascinating blend of art and technology, an ever-changing experience, where each encounter is unique and where nature holds the final say.
Borealis has travelled to more than 40 cities across Europe, Australia, Asia and the US, and the experience at Gardens by the Bay will mark its first time in Singapore!
📍Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay
📅 Borealis Show Timings
- Every Mon 8.00pm to 8.30pm
- Every Sat & Sun 9.00pm - 9.30pm
17. Catch the latest blockbusters in the cinema
We’re in for a slew of amazing movies this month! If you're heading to the cinema, we've got discounted movie tickets for you 🎫
For a fuss-free movie booking experience and savings on your munchies, get discounts on your movie tickets and popcorn set vouchers when you book on Klook!
18. Eat Out with Family and Friends, and Enjoy Dining Deals with Klook
Enjoying a meal with your significant other, family or friends this weekend? It doesn't matter who you are eating with or what the occasion is - we've got delectable dining discounts for everyone to tuck into! You can view all the promos here.
19. Visit an Indoor Playground with the Kids
If your kids love Kiztopia and Pororo Park, the good news is there are so many other playgrounds to discover in Singapore. Why not take this weekend to find your new favourite?
20. Genting Dream by Resorts World Cruises
If you're not flying overseas, how about a cruise-cation? Treat yourself to an unforgettable adventure out in the open seas on Resorts World Cruises Genting Dream! And if you think all the entertainment and games are just for the children, rest assured as the adults will be having twice the amount of fun!
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21. Anthem of the Seas by Royal Caribbean Cruises
Planning to book a cruise-cation? Book a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas with Klook and enjoy special perks this month!
This ship has all you need for a roaring good time - savour international cuisines from the various dining establishments onboard and fill up your tummy before making a beeline for all the awesome facilities and let the fun begin!
Soar up high on the iFLY (it’s the first diving simulator at sea!), which is a popular choice among young and old, or you can also ride waves at the FlowRider surf simulator. You can refer to this brochure for more specific information on what Anthem of the Seas offers!
More fun cruises to do around the world, including a Disney-themed cruise coming to Singapore in 2025:
22. Get a Massage or Spa Treatment
Escape the hustle of the work week or get away from the kids and treat yourself to some well-deserved me-time massage or spa treatment! Depending on where you visit, you'll be able to choose from a wide range of treatments, ranging from foot reflexology to full-body scrubs.
We guarantee that you'll leave refreshed, recharged, and ready to jump into a new week!
23. X-Scap8
If SuperPark and Adventure HQ are already under the 'Been there, Done that' list for you and your buddies, here's another amazing indoor playground in Singapore to check out - X-Scap8 at Orchard Central! Boasting an Infinity & Beyond High Element Course and a thrilling X-Warrior Challenge Obstacle Course, you guys are sure to have a heart-pumping, adrenaline-rushing good time together!
Once you're done with the high elements and obstacle challenges, check out their state-of-the-art Balls & Birdies Golf Simulator and hit some hole-in-ones before indulging in a major de-stress session at their Smash Lab.
If you think that's all - there's more! Their Arcade games section will have you addicted to the claw machine as well as nostalgic classics like Super Mario and more! Cap off the night at their ‘Eat-Play-Laugh’ RestoBar with dinner, drinks and a stunning view of the Singapore skyline and Orchard Road. Now that's a fun and unforgettable day out!
24. Create your own Gin at Brass Lion Distillery Gin School
Join this 3-4 hour guided session on how to make your own gin! The workshop also includes a welcome cocktail and you'll get to bring a bottle of your very own gin creation home.
They also have a Singapore Sling Masterclass where you can unleash your inner bartender and learn to create Singapore's most iconic cocktail in the comforts of your own home!
25. Do a Weekend Getaway to Malaysia
Looking to take a weekend road trip to places like Legoland, Johor Bahru, KL, Malacca or Genting Highlands?
If you're not keen on driving you can book a bus ride on Klook, and you are all set!
Here are some Malaysia holiday inspiration articles to get you started on your trip planning:
26. Visit Pulau Ubin
If you can't commit a weekend, why not head on a day trip to some of Singapore’s nearby islands? Pulau Ubin has plenty to do, from kayaking to fishing or even just cycling around the island. You can even choose to spend the night under the stars at their campgrounds.
Besides the technical Ketam Trail where experienced mountain bikers or adrenaline junkies head to for some downhill action, there are actually more scenic routes on Pulau Ubin that you can enjoy on a chill ride! Bikes are also available for rent on the island from $15!
27. Visit the Southern Islands
Besides Pulau Ubin, there are also the Southern Islands that you can explore on a day trip - go island hopping between St John’s, Lazarus, and Kusu Island. Klook your Southern Island ferry tickets for fuss-free travels and get a free Gongcha voucher!
Did you know that you can also now stay in a tiny house on Lazarus Island? You can book the cabins from the Tiny Away website.
28. Head Outdoors!
After being 'trapped' at home for the whole week while working or studying, head out during the weekends to get a breath of fresh air! Being a green city, you don't really need to head out far for some tranquil greenery.
Check out some of our handy nature and outdoor activity guides for some inspiration:
29. Learn a New Skill
It's never too late to pick up a new hobby - why not try your hand at working with clay at a ceramic and pottery workshop? Put your creativity to the test and learn how to mould a beautiful cup, vase or bowl out of mud clay. At the end of the workshop, you’ll get to bring your lovely piece home to show off on display!
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