Things to do this weekend in Singapore
If you’re scratching your head and pondering where to go this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Choose from an array of flea markets, concerts, and kid-friendly water festivals, and fill your calendar with these things to do this weekend in Singapore.
– New events in Singapore this week –
1. Pasar Pink X Sunday Social
9th Jun
Image credit: @sundaysocialmarket via Instagram
The Museum of Ice Cream is the place to chill at, as the Pasar Pink X Sunday Social event will be happening for just 1 day. Tarot reading, jagua ink tattoos, face painting, and journaling workshops are just a few of the activities you can find here. This pet-friendly event will also host over 40 local vendors, including Two Men Bagel House, Hat Factor, and Cleathercrafts.
Admission: Free
Address: 100 Loewen Road, Museum of Ice Cream, Singapore 248837
Date: 9th Jun
Time: 11am-6pm
2. Wan Qing Dragon Boat Festival 2024
8th-9th Jun
Image credit: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
In case you didn’t know, Dragon Boat Festival is happening on 10th June 2024. To celebrate, Wan Qing Dragon Boat Festival 2024 will be hosting a slew of kid-friendly workshops. This includes scented candle-making, rice dumpling cooking, DIY dragon boats, and tea-infused mocktails for the adults. There’ll also be F&B booths where you can sample yummy snacks.
Admission: Free entry
Address: 12 Tai Gin Road, Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, Singapore 327874
Dates: 8th-9th Jun
Time: 10am-6pm
Contact: Wan Qing Dragon Boat Festival 2024 website
3. Community Green Market x Sunday Social
7th-9th & 14th-16th Jun
The event is pet-friendly.
Image credit: Community Green Market
Here’s a social market you should bookmark – Community Green Market x Sunday Social. Grab your friends and peruse over 20 local brands, selling items from repurposed clothes to handmade trinkets and organic food. Remember to bring along a picnic mat to chill on the grassy area in the CBD, and bask in the tunes provided by live DJs at the venue.
Admission: Free
Address: Green area between Tras Street, Wallich Street, and Peck Seah Street
Date: 7th-9th & 14th-16th Jun
Time: 4pm-10pm
4. i Light Singapore 2024
31st May – 23rd Jun
If you haven’t heard the news, i Light Singapore 2024 is back and brighter than ever. Literally. Expect lit art installations done by local and international artists, including gigantic yarn balls and inflatable flowers that make for great Instagram pictures. The Conscious Festival will also be happening simultaneously over a few weekends, so be sure to check it out while you’re there.
Admission: Free
Address: Marina Bay area
Dates: 31st May – 23rd Jun
Time: 7.30pm-11pm
5. Meet The Flock
31st May – 30th Jun
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
The Bird Paradise is celebrating World Parrot Day with Meet The Flock, where bird enthusiasts can get up close and personal with the parrots. There’ll be games, guided tours, and sharing about the adorable baby parrots. Parrot keepers will also share more about their South American and Indo-Pacific feathered friends, so you can flex your knowledge to your pals.
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6. Bubble Fiesta
1 Jun – 11th Aug
Image credit: Adventure Cove Waterpark
Cool down from the heat at Bubble Fiesta, held at the beloved Adventure Cove. Round up your besties and head to the giant bubble dome, or bust out some sick moves at the dance battle stations. Then, hop around the many bouncy inflatables. Kiddos can also join the DJ masterclass workshop and learn how to spin the deck.
Admission: From $33
7. Adventures With The Little Prince
24th May – 14th Jul
Image credit: Changi Airport Group
If you’re familiar with The Little Prince, you’ve probably experienced a little magic when reading about this whimsical boy’s adventures. Starting 24th May, you can see his world come to life at the departure hall of Changi Airport Terminal 3 – via an adorable mini golf course. You’ll also be able to design your own keychains at B2.
Admission: From $5 – more info on admission at the Changi Airport Group website.
Time: 24th May 5pm-10pm | 25th May – 23rd Jun 12pm-10pm | 24th Jun – 14th Jul Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-10pm
Address: Changi Airport Terminal 3 departure hall and basement 2
8. Children’s Festival, Gardens by the Bay
25th May – 22nd Jun
Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
The annual Children’s Festival at Gardens by the Bay is back, and this year’s outdoor carnival is centred around the new Inside Out 2 movie. On the roster are arts and crafts workshops and performances that span theatre shows, bubbles, and storytelling. There’ll also be carnival games and movie screenings that include Disney hits such as Coco and Finding Dory, plus nightly light shows at 7.45pm and 8.45pm.
Admission: Free
Address: Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Dates: 25th May – 22nd Jun
Time: 10am-9pm
Contact: Gardens by the Bay website
9. Jewel Blooms 2024
24th May – 11th Aug
Image credit: Changi Airport Group
We can’t deny there’s plenty to see at Jewel Changi Airport, but here’s a reason to pay another visit to the East from this weekend till August: Jewel Blooms 2024. The serene Canopy Park will feature 5 zones filled with sensory displays that include scents and tunes, all surrounded by the theme of florals.
The attraction is a paid one, but if you want a dose of it for free, we hear that the East Trail at Shiseido Forest Valley also features some of the pretty blooms.
Dates: 24th May – 11th Aug
10. Hop On To Tayo
24th May – 23rd Jun
Image credit: Tayo Station
Tayo the Little Bus is a household name among kids, and from 24th May – 23rd Jun, they can ride a real-life Tayo bus between Downtown East and Tampines MRT. En route, the kiddos will get to sing along to songs from the show, plus take part in educational activities. They’ll also receive a Tayo lanyard and 10% off Wild Wild Wet admission tickets.
Get tickets for the Hop On To Tayo bus. Read more about Tayo Station at Downtown East while you’re at it.
Admission:
Ride only: $12/child (member) | $15/child (non-member) | $2/adult accompanying
Ride & Tayo Station: $6.40/child (member) plus 20% off Tayo Station admission | $8/child (non-member) plus Tayo Station admission | $2/adult accompanying
Dates: 24th May – 23rd Jun
Time: 10.25pm-6.10pm
Address: Tampines MRT & Downtown East
– New concerts & exhibitions in Singapore this week –
11. GRYFFIN Asia Tour 2024
6th Jun
Image credit: @gryffin via Instagram
Party animals, take note – iconic American DJ GRYFFIN will be bringing his GRYFFIN Asia Tour 2024 to our shores. Groove along to catchy house style tunes, and fingers crossed that his setlist will include hits such as Just For A Moment, Lose Your Love, and Body Back.
Tickets: From $88
Address: 17 Stamford Road, Capitol Theatre, Singapore 178907
Date: 6th Jun
12. B.I 2024 Tour HYPE UP In Asia Concert
7th Jun
Image credit: @shxxbi131 via Instagram
Get hyped because Korean rapper B.I’s B.I 2024 Tour HYPE UP In Asia Concert is happening this weekend. If you managed to snatch some tickets, good for you. Here’s to hoping he’ll bang out some of his top songs like BTBT, Keep Me Up, and Loved.
Get your tickets to the B.I 2024 Tour HYPE UP In Asia Concert.
Tickets: From $158
Address: 17 Stamford Road, Capitol Theatre, Singapore 178907
Date: 7th Jun
13. Hello Kitty Cable Car
Now till 31st Dec
If you’re travelling between Mount Faber and Sentosa, consider taking the new Hello Kitty Cable Car. Each cabin has been decked out with pictures of the adorable feline, and there’s even a photo wall to snap pictures with. Commemorate your journey with Sanrio merch like water bottles ($64) and Hello Kitty plushies ($69), which can be found at the gift shop.
14. Rose Romance
Now till 30th Jun
Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
If you’re wrecking your brains on where to bring bae, then Gardens by the Bay will be your answer. The Rose Romance exhibition is now open at the Flower Dome, where an array of roses is on display. Expect to see climbing roses, black roses, hybrid tea roses, and even miniature roses. There’s also a stunning replica of the ruins of Hierapolis.
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 018953
Dates: Now till 30th Jun
15. Hamilton Musical
19th Apr – 9th Jun
Image credit: Klook
It’s the last weekend to catch the highly-anticipated Hamilton Musical. Following the journey of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, this show touches on topics including culture, education, and politics – with a tinge of hip-hop, jazz, and Broadway performances.
Get tickets to the Hamilton Musical.
Tickets: From $104
Venue: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Sands Theatre, Singapore 018956
Date: 19th Apr – 9th Jun
16. Orchids of Angkor Wat
Now till 8th Sep
Image credit: Gardens by the Bay via Facebook
It’s an orchid wonderland at the Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay. The Orchids of Angkor Wat is currently on display, where 50 different types of orchids from Cambodia have been brought to our shores. You’ll also notice the 3.5m replica of the iconic Angkor Wat, a Hindu-Buddhist temple in Siem Reap.
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 018953
Dates: Now till 8th Sep
Find things to do in Singapore this weekend
We’re sure you have more than enough activities to fill your upcoming weekend. If not, check out our ultimate list of things to do in Singapore or the best attractions and activities in Singapore. If you’re looking for pretty places to snap lots of photos, hit up these Instagrammable places in Singapore while you’re at it.
Cover image adapted from: Klook, Adventure Cove Waterpark
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