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10 NEW & FREE THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE THIS JUNE 2024!

1. Fun Fiesta Carnival

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The popular roving carnival, J’Kids Funland, is now happening at Wisma Geylang, with lots of amusement rides, water activities, nostalgic booth games for the whole family! Aside from classic carnival games like the Cartoon Train, Battery Rides, Cycle Jet and Mini Pirate Ship, there will also be brand new games too!

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One of the new games at the carnival include the Flying Elephant, as well as exciting water rides like the inflatable Drum Walker and Bumper Boat! Of course, you can’t miss out on the retro booth games, including Bowling, Throw Can, Thunderbolt and more.

 

Fun Fiesta Carnival

Dates: Now till 30th June 2024

Address: Wisma Geylang Serai (Open Field)

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 5.30pm-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, 4.30pm-10pm

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2. GLISTEN Exhibition

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Immerse yourself in the shining, shimmering splendor that is GLISTEN at National Gallery Singapore, a new art installation that glitters, literally. The shimmering installation is made using over 114,000 discs, assembled to create a striking pattern inspired by the rich culture of Southeast Asian Songket and Māori Taniko weaving.

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I TOLD YOU WE NEEDED MORE GLITTER 👹✨. So excited about our new sculpture “GLISTEN” by Aotearoa New Zealander artist Lisa Reihana! When the shimmer discs twinkle in the sun… consider us MESMERISED 😤. Opening at the Level 5 Roof Garden Gallery on 14 June #glisten #nationalgallerysingapore

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The 3-sided art installation by artist Lisa Reihana is located at the Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery of the museum, and you can be dazzled by how the discs move and “glitters” while reflecting the light. Be mesmersised by the accompanying soundscape and wind chime as well, making for a most multi-sensory art experience. 

 

GLISTEN

Dates: Now till 30th March 2025

Address: National Gallery, Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery, Level 5, City Hall Wing

Opening Hours: 10am-7pm daily

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3. Takashimaya Food Fiesta

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Let @SG HIDDEN GEMS 💎 introduce you to our 6 new stalls at our Food Fiesta event! Dive into our food galore happening from now to Mon 1 Jul 2024🍛 #takashimayasg #FoodFiesta2024 #fyp #food #sgfoodie #foodie #foodlover #sgeats #shopping #shop #exploresg #visitsingapore #orchardroad

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The popular mega Food Fiesta at Takashimaya is back for another edition this year, this time with over 50 stalls offering food, snacks and drinks from local, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese vendors and more! 

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Some viral eats to look out for include chocolate-covered strawberries on tap, pink heart-shaped hotteok, mochi ring donuts, fish-shaped apple pie, hotpot in a cup, seafood pancake, scallion oil noodles, stuffed mochi pancakes, curry rice and more. 

 

Takashimaya Food Fiesta

Dates: Now till 1st July 2024

Address: 391A Orchard Road, Takashimaya Square B2, Singapore 238872

Opening Hours: 10am-9.30pm daily

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4. New Bahru Sneak Peek

Curated creative cluster and lifestyle destination, New Bahru by Lo & Behold Group, is now in its soft opening phases, and you can get a first-look at the tenants that are already open at their exclusive 2-day Sneak Peek party! New Bahru brings together 40 of the most iconic and popular brands, especially local and indie names.

Some of the tenants to look forward to include, soilboy, SOJAO, Beyond the Vines, MAKE by GINLEE, Curious Creatures, r y e and more. During the Sneak Peek event, you’ll get to enjoy a plethora of exclusive activities, and even snag freebies. For more details, check out our first look at New Bahru feature here.

 

New Bahru

Dates: 22nd-23rd June 2024

Address: 46 Kim Yam Rd, New Bahru, Singapore 239351

Opening Hours: 10am-10pm daily

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5. Korea Winter Fiesta 2024

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Experience a Korean winter wonderland at this new snowhouse at Plaza Singapura, where you get to enjoy ice sculptures, actual snowfall, ice fishing and more; with free rental of winter jackets and shoes are provided too! You get free entry to the 2-storey snowhouse for 20 minutes, and you’ll get to slide down an ice slide, snap photos with Hanok-inspired ice sculptures and even grab a drink from the ice bar!

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All you have to do to claim your free visit to this snow experience is follow Korea Tourism Organisation and Plaza Singapura’s social media pages, as well as sign up as a member on the CapitaStar App. For more information and to reserve a slot, see here

 

Korea Winter Fiesta 2024 

Dates: Now till 30th June 2024

Address: Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238839

Opening Hours: By appointment only

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6. Go Skateboarding Day

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Attention, skater boys and girls: TRIFECTA is hosting their very first Go Skateboarding Day on 22nd June 2024, with an exciting line-up of skating activities that are open for all and beginner-friendly too!

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Participants can look forward to exclusive discounts on skating gear, pop-up classes, a novel “skate-thru” coffee van, skate bowl jamming sessions and more! The event is happening all afternoon and night, starting from 12pm with events lined up till 10.30pm.

 

Go Skateboarding Day

Date: 22nd June 2024

Address: 10A Exeter Rd, Singapore 239958

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-10pm; Friday, 9am-11pm; Saturday, 8am-11pm; Sunday, 8am-10pm

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7. Olafur Eliasson: Your Curious Journey

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Step into a world of wonder and discovery at the highly anticipated exhibition 𝘖𝘭𝘢𝘧𝘶𝘳 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯: 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺, marking the first solo showcase of Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson in Southeast Asia! Experience ephemeral materials that make the ungraspable tangible and co-create shared worlds. As Eliasson beautifully expresses: “Looking at art…requires a blending of perception, emotion, and cognition that I find relevant to almost everything we – people – do. Art presents a holistic perspective on what it means to be a human being.” This is your chance to connect yourself with artistic expressions, engage with never-before-seen works and explore two Singapore-exclusive installations. 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 is on view till 22 Sep 2024 at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. Plan your visit today at https://bit.ly/SAM-OlafurEliasson Share your experience with us by tagging @‌singaporeartmuseum and using the hashtags SingaporeArtMuseum OlafurEliasson YourCuriousJourneySG __ 📷: Installation view of 𝘖𝘭𝘢𝘧𝘶𝘳 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯: 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark; Video: Alvin Thoo, melonrock; © 2024 Olafur Eliasson (@studioolafureliasson)

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Be awed by the immersive and experiential exhibition that is Olafur Eliasson: Your Curious Journey at Singapore Art Museum, featuring a showcase of ephemeral and dreamy installations and art experiences.

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Some highlights from the exhibition include installations with water, light, wind and fog, creating enchanting scenes of shimmering rainbows and swirling mists. Another installation also features toy bricks, where the visitor is invited to get hands-on and create a piece of art of their own. 

 

Olafur Eliasson: Your Curious Journey

Dates: Now till 22nd September 2024

Address: SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

Opening Hours: 10am-7pm daily

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8. Dioriviera Pop-Up

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Escape to the Dioriviera, now happening at Mondrian Singapore’s Canyon Club. Discover the new Dior Beauty collection of fragrances that are just in time for the summer season.

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The private cabanas surrounding Canyon Club’s rooftop pool are also decked in Dior’s iconic toile de jouy print, in a vibrant pink shade that’s perfect for all your Instagram OOTDs. 

 

Dioriviera Pop-Up

Dates: 23rd-30th June 2024

Address: Canyon Club

Opening Hours” 11am-7pm daily

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9. SG Farmers’ Market

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The popular roving SG Farmers’ Market is finally back this June in a central area this time at Bishan Community Club! The market champions local farmers and produce, and you’ll get to meet these farmers, learn more about their craft as well as buy freshly-harvested produce at the event.

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Look forward to exclusive bundle packs, pesticide-free vegetables, live seafood and more, plus entertaining games to participated in while you shop as well! 

 

SG Farmers’ Market

Dates: 29th-30th June 2024

Address: 51 Bishan St. 13, Singapore 579799

Opening Hours: 9am-2pm daily

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10. Boon Lay Place Pasar Malam

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Boon Lay Place Pasar Malam its here now 😍 Since the last time at here was the Last December ! We have Muslim friendly prayer room ✅ Check it now for more than 40 food stalls here ! #fy #fyp #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #fypシ゚viral #fypage #singapore #singaporefoodie #singaporefood #LHSEVENTS

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Catch the popular pasar malam event at Boon Lay Place before it’s gone this weekend! The pasar malam boasts over 40 different food stalls, plus favourites like claw machine games, trinkets, fashion apparel, wares and more.

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Aside from the classic pasar malam favourites, some items to feast on include marble cakes, bakso, Korean gimbap rolls, ayam penyet, bombolinis, otak otak, air balang, fried snacks, takoyaki, ice cream rolls, herbal drinks and much more. There’s even seating and tables available for you to enjoy your eats while they’re fresh!

 

Boon Lay Place Pasar Malam

Dates: Now till 23rd June 2024

Address: Boon Lay Place, Blk 210 to Blk 207

Opening Hours: 12pm-10pm daily

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