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12 NEW THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE THIS WEEKEND JANUARY 2025!

1. Movies by the Beach

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Sentosa’s fan-favourite outdoor movie screenings, Movies by the Beach, is back again this January! Movie buffs are welcome to head to the Palawan Kidz City Roof Garden for a scenic outdoor movie watching experience under the stars. 

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Free weekend date ideas: movie screening by the beach 🏝️ There’ll be free kids movie screenings for the rest of Jan at Palawan Kidz City Roof Garden, perfect for weekend outings with your lil ones 🎬🍿 MOVIE SCHEDULE 🗓️: 11 Jan 7pm: Frozen 12 Jan 7pm:Alice in Wonderland 18 Jan 7pm: Toy Story 19 Jan 7pm: Toy Story 2 25 Jan 7pm: The Incredibles 26 Jan 7pm: Incredibles 2 Full deets here 🔗: https://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/things-to-do/events/movies-by-the-beach/ #sgtiktok #sgdateideas #sgdatenight #sgthingstodo #sgweekends #sgwheretogo #sgexplore #cheapdateideas #sgevents #sentosa @Sentosa

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Entry is completely free, and no pre-booking is required; though spaces are on a first-come-first-serve basis. This weekend’s movie line-up features family-friendly favourites: The Incredibles and Incredibles 2. Screenings start at 7pm, and for more information on the event, see here

 

Movies by the Beach

Dates: 25th & 26th January 2025

Admission: Free (first-come-first-serve)
Address: Palawan Kidz City Roof Garden, Sentosa

Opening Hours: 7pm onwards

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2. Airpark at Suntec City

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Visit AIRPARK at Suntec #suntecsingapore #sgevents #thingstodoinsingapore #inflatables #inflatableslide #inflatableplayground #bouncycastle #ballpit #kidsfriendly

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Unleash the kid in you at the new Airpark at Suntec City: a one-of-a-kind inflatable playground featuring some of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks. The Airpark features a mega inflatable bouncy castle modelled after the famous Dragon Playground.

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There’s giant slides, a massive ball pit area for dives and plenty of bounce. Adults are also welcome to play, not just kids! The inflatable castle is open every weekend from now till February, and tickets start from $10 per session. 

 

Airpark at Suntec City

Dates: Now till 23rd February 2025

Admission: $10 per person

Address: Suntec City Convention Centre, Level 3, Concourse 1 & 4

Opening Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 10am-8pm

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3. POP BEAN Bag Strap Workshop

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If you love your POP MART (especially customising them) you’ll definitely want to catch this exclusive CNY POP BEAN Bag Strap Workshop, happening for one day only at POP MART’s ION Orchard store. Tools and selected charm beads will be provided for the workshop, and you can bring your desired POP BEAN along for the customisation.

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You get to enjoy a special price of $38 (UP. $50) for the workshop when you make a minimum spend of $38 in-store with at least 1 POP BEAN purchase included in a single receipt at the ION Orchard, Lot One or Plaza Singapura outlet till 24th January 2025. Slots are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

 

POP BEAN Bag Strap Workshop

Date: 25th January 2025

Admission: From $38 per person

Address: POP MART ION Orchard

Opening Hours: Selected timeslots

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4. Spring Blossoms at Gardens by the Bay

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What better way to usher in the Year of the Snake than with a spectacular and stunning floral display at Gardens by the Bay? This year’s CNY floral installations are inspired by one of China’s greatest folklores: the Legend of the White Snake.

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Taking centrestage is the massive 4.5-metre tall floral sculpture depicting Madam White Snake herself, as well as intricate and visually stunning 3D sculptures. The floral installation boasts over 1000 dahlias, an auspicious symbol of prosperity and new beginnings—fitting for the festive season.

 

Spring Blossoms at Gardens by the Bay

Dates: Now till 23rd February 2025

Admission: From $12 per person

Address: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay

Opening Hours: 9am-9pm daily

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5. ARTBOX EVERYDAY 2025

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ARTBOX 2025 is back: there’s over 300 booths, including over 90 F&B stalls with food items starting from as low as just $2! Shop brands from Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong & more; plus enjoy free photobooths, gifts & games too! 🤩 ARTBOX EVERYDAY 2025 Dates: 17th-19th & 24th-26th January 2025 Address: Singapore Expo, Hall 4 Opening Hours: 12pm-11pm

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ARTBOX 2025 is back this year with over 300 booths, including over 90 F&B stalls with food items starting from as low as just $2! Shop brands from Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong & more; plus enjoy free photobooths, gifts & games too.

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Some of the highlights to look out for include the likes of sushi tacos, 2-in-1 ramen and drink cups, giant grilled chicken skewers, fruit-stuffed soufflé pancakes, loaded jacket potatoes, grilled beef cubes and plenty more. 

 

ARTBOX EVERYDAY 2025

Dates: Now till 26th January 2025

Admission: From $7 per person

Address: Singapore Expo, Hall 4

Opening Hours: 12pm-11pm 

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6. Ressurack Vintage Market

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Happening along Bugis Street Art Lane every weekend is Ressurack Vintage Market, Singapore’s latest hip backstreet alley event and vintage marketplace. The market spotlights a rotating curation of various local and regional vendors, plus various workshops and activities to participate in. 

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Can’t believe it’s already been 5 weeks since the opening of our vintage marketplace 😱 We’re so incredibly thankful for the amazing support 🧡 Fret not, we have exciting new vendors and activities coming in every weekend 🤟🏻 so stay tuned for more! 📍Resurrack Vintage Marketplace Time: 3PM – 9PM Bugis Street Art Lane, 261 Victoria Street, 189876 #thingstodosg #mustgosg #thrift #vintage #sg #resurrack #marketplacesg #thriftingsg #marketplacesg

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Some of the items you might find at the market include digicams, vinyls, thrifted clothes, antiques, handmade jewellery and more, with prices averaging from $5 onwards. Other fun activities also include tarot reading, jagua tattoos, typewritten poetry, photobooths and more.

 

Ressurack Vintage Market

Date: Every weekend

Admission: Free

Address: Bugis Street Art Lane

Opening Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 3pm-9pm 

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7. A Big, Big World of Festivities

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Sentosa rings in the new year with a bang with their Big, Big World of Festivities happening at various locations around the island! There’s a marvelous 88-metre long lit-up dragon installation,  stunning floral displays and massive CNY-themed art displays.

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There will also be meet and greet sessions with the God of Fortune mascot, zodiac readings, live cultural performances, IG-worthy spots and more. For more details on all the festivities to catch at Sentosa, see here

 

A Big, Big World of Festivities 

Dates: Now till 16th February 2025

Admission: Free

Address: Sentosa Island (various locations)

Opening Hours: Various

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8. Takashimaya Lunar New Year Fair

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The BIGGEST LNY celebration has begun!🏮✨ Shop over 70 brands of goodies in-store and online from now to Mon 27 Jan 2025! #LNYFestiveCelebration2025 #takashimayasg #foryou #lunarnewyear2025 #lny2025 #snacks #food #promotions #shopping #orchardroad #chinesenewyear #foodiesg #LNY #cny2025

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Takashimaya has arguably one of the best Chinese New Year food events in Singapore, and this year’s no different. There’s over 70 different brands boothing at the food fair, and you’ll find probably everything you’ll need for the festive season all under one roof.

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There’s lots of ready-to-eat food and samples to try before you buy, plus CNY snacks, cookies, tarts and all sorts of goodies. There’s also premium dried seafood items, traditional alcohol, noodles, sauces, tea sets, decorations and ornaments, and much more.

 

Takashimaya Lunar New Year Fair

Dates: Now till 27th January 2025

Admission: Free

Address: Takashimaya Square, B2

Opening Hours: 10am-9.30pm daily

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9. Live Seafood CNY Fair

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First LIVE Seafood CNY Fair to HUAT your CNY! 🦐🌊 Head down to Giant Tampines Hypermarket to get your fresh seafood. Happening on the weekends: 18 & 19 Jan, 25 & 26 Jan from 9am – 7pm. While stocks last. #GiantSG #GiantSingapore #Fresh #CNY2025

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Giant Supermarket is having their first-ever live seafood fair with live lobsters, abalone,clams, prawns and more from just $1.88—all straight from the tanks. And it’s only happening this weekend, so if you’re still doing some last minute CNY shopping, you might want to consider heading down.

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There’s 8 types of live seafood available, and you’ll be able to see the staff scoop them up directly from live tanks. Prices for seafood start from $1.88 per 100 grams, and there’s items like Large Tiger Prawn, Boston Lobster, Western Rock Lobster, Soon Hock, South African Abalone, Large White Clam and more. 

 

Live Seafood CNY Fair

Dates: 25th-26th January 2025

Address: Giant Hypermarket Tampines, 21 Tampines North Dr 2, #03-01, Singapore 528765

Opening Hours: 9am-7pm daily

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10. Aliwal Urban Arts Festival

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The popular Aliwal Urban Arts Festival is back this year, with exciting arts and culture events happening all day till late. The festival kicks off on 25th January 2025 at 12pm, and you can expect plenty of visual art installations, lifestyle markets, live music, dance performances, workshops and more.

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Some of the activities to expect include art exhibitions, hands-on graffiti art sessions, DJ experience zone, live painting demonstrations, designer art toy exhibitions and dance workshops, among others. Entrance to the festival is free, and you can check out the full programme line-up here

 

Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 

Date: 25th January 2025

Admission: Free

Address: Aliwal Arts Centre

Opening Hours: 12pm till late

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11. Seventeen [Right Here] World Tour in Singapore

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Hello CARATS, your favourite Gods of Music, Seventeen, are finally coming to Singapore this weekend, and if you’ve yet to snag your tickets to watch them live in concert, you’ve still got a chance! There’s still tickets available for both days in selected categories, and you can get them here.

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Fans of the world-famous K-pop boyband can expect to hear some of their chart-topping hits, along with their amazing signature synchronised choreography. This concert marks the group’s 5th time in Singapore, and is the biggest venue they’ll be playing here so far.

 

Seventeen [Right Here] World Tour in Singapore

Dates: 25th & 26th January 2025

Admission: From $168 per person

Address: National Stadium Singapore

Opening Hours: 6.30pm onwards

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12. Light to Night 2025

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Light to Night Festival – yes, we 👀 you. @National Gallery Singapore With over 70 artworks and programmes at Singapore’s most Instagrammable night festival, this is THE place to see and be seen. ✨ 📍 Civic District 📆 17 Jan to 6 Feb 🎟 Admission is free* (selected programmes may require tickets) #VisitSingapore #Singapore #SGArtWeek #SAW2025 #ArtTakesOver #OurSGArts

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The biggest light-up event of the year is back for another edition at the Civic District, with even more installations and events to look forward to. There’s more than 70 attractions this time around across locations like The Arts House, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, The Esplanade and more.

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This year’s theme is ‘Do You See Me?’. and some highlights from the art installations include glow-in-the-dark “friendship bracelets” station, interactive laser “grass cutters”, iridescent pagoda structure, giant colourful and glowing fern displats and more.

 

Light to Night 2025

Dates: Now till 6th February 2025

Admission: Free

Address: Civic District (various locations)

Opening Hours: 6pm-12am daily

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