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THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE THIS GOOD FRIDAY LONG WEEKEND 7TH-9TH APRIL 2023!

1. Tanqueray Terrace

The first ever gin pop-up, Tanqueray Terrace has arrived at CHIJMES from now till 9th April 2023! Explore the sensory wall featuring refreshing pink grapefruits, Mexican limes and Florida oranges and discover the refreshing taste of Tanqueray No.Ten Gin through special cocktails. 

Aside from IG-worthy photo moments at the garden pop-up, you can also attend a 1hr Perfume Making Workshop (from $98) by Oo La Lac that you can sign up for here. Every purchase of Tanqueray No.Ten & Tonic will also entitle you to redeem a complimentary customised luggage tag. For more details on the pop-up, see here

 

Tanqueray Terrace

Dates: Now till 9th April 2023

Address: The Lawn at CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St, Singapore 187996

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, 4pm-11pm; Friday-Saturday 2pm-12am

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2. SkatePark @ Lakeside Garden

The biggest outdoor skatepark in Singapore is finally open, situated within the scenic confines of the newly developed Lakeside Garden. The 17,000 square metre space boasts 5 skate pods that are suited for both beginner and pro skaters. 

Look forward to tackling the Skate Drain Pod, Mini Bowl Pod, Big Bowl Pod, Plaza Pod and more. There will also be a parkour park and bouldering wall at the skatepark, so there’s plenty to do even if you’re not a skater! After skating and sweating it out, head to The Ride Side Café for some fuel.

 

SkatePark @ Lakeside Garden

Address: Yuan Ching Rd, Jurong Lake, Singapore

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

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3. Sakura Floral Display

Not heading to Japan for sakura season? Catch the popular sakura display for its last weekend at Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome before it’s gone till next year! Revel in the beauty of the cherry and peach blossoms, and snap lots of pictures with the Torii gates and Sakura Train Station. 

You’ll also be able to catch some of your favourite Pokémon characters at the Pokémon Forest, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Eevee and Snorlax. You’ll also be able to enjoy some Japanese cultural activities like ikebana, drum performances and more. 

 

Sakura at Flower Dome

Dates: Now till 9th April 2023

Address: Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953

Opening Hours: 9am-9pm daily

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4. Marquee 

To celebrate Marquee’s 4th birthday, they’ll be having an Anniversary Weekender: Elysian featuring performances by Korean global stars PSY and Rain, as well as world-acclaimed DJs Timmy Trumpet and MaRLo.

Enter the mythical and luminescent realm of Elysium dressed in your best fit according to the theme “Luminous Glow”; think white, neon and anything UV. Tickets are sold out online but will be available at the door on 8th April itself from $90 per person, subject to club capacity. 

 

Marquee

Date: 8th April 2023

Address: 2 Bayfront Avenue B1-67, Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972

Opening Hours: Friday-Saturday, 10pm-6am

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5. Singapore Art Book Fair

Bookworms, this one’s for you. The Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) is coming back this 14th April 2023 at the Singapore Art Museum featuring various publishers, zine makers, printmakers, illustrators, distributors, galleries, small presses and more!

There will also be seminars, book launches, artist talks and panel discussions with both known and up-and-coming creatives should you be interested to attend. The SGABF is organised by Thing Books and admission costs $8 per person.

 

SGABF

Dates: 14th-16th April 2023

Address: 39 Keppel Rd, #01-02, Singapore 089065

Opening Hours: 12pm-8pm daily

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6. Rilakkuma Pop-up

Bring the whole family for a fun day at Changi Airport with the Rilakkuma Holiday Pop-up! Look forward to plenty of Instagrammable moments with the adorable Rilakkuma and friends characters, and have a blast at the carnival with Rilakkuma-themed rides like Samba Balloon and Ferris Wheel!

There will also be other kid-friendly rides like Swing Chair and Tea Cup, plus game booths like Wiggle Wires, Bowling and Shuffle Board where you can stand to win some attractive prizes. Spend a minimum of $80 at Changi Airport’s T1-T4 and redeem 5 free carnival credits. 

 

Rilakkuma Holiday

Dates: Now till 1st May 2023

Address: Changi Airport Terminal 3, Level 2, 65 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819663

Opening Hours: Friday, 5.30pm-9.30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-10pm

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7. ION Orchard Spring Garden

Be enchanted by the new 6-metre tall and 2-storey high outdoor waterfall installation at ION Orchard’s ION² this coming 7th April 2023! The whimsical garden pop-up will feature lush flora and fauna and will transform into a gorgeous wonderland of music, lights, sounds and colours. 

The outdoor waterfall is set to be the largest of its kind, and will feature spectacular light shows happening over 5 weekends. The 8-minute light show will showcase beautiful and familiar soundtracks, mist effects, projections and more. Light shows will be happening between 7pm-9.30pm on Fridays to Sundays, with 30-minute intervals in between.

 

ION Orchard Spring Garden

Dates: 7th April-7th May 2023

Address: ION² (outdoor area), Level 1, ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801

Opening Hours: 10am-10pm daily 

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8. Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar

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The annual Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar is bigger than ever this year, with 700 stalls, and it’ll be running for the longest duration to date: for a whopping 36 days! Look forward to plenty of retail stalls, art installations, arcade games and even pony rides, plus of course, lots of food and drinks.

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Eats at the bazaar include lobster rolls, Praffles, Katoshka fries, cookies, bahn mi, dendeng, burgers, kebabs, lekor, banana-shaped pancakes, air balang, Thai milk tea and many more. There will also be plenty of sheltered seating areas for you to dine-in as well.

 

Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar

Dates: Now till 22nd April 2023

Address: 1 Geylang Serai, Singapore 402001

Opening Hours: 10am-11.59pm daily

 

9. Sneakertopia

The viral sneaker exhibition from LA has arrived in Singapore’s ArtScience Museum, featuring over 100 limited-edition sneakers from some of the most iconic brands, plus some 50 murals, installations, designs and displays about entertainment, sports, art, film and more!

Some highlights to look forward to at the exhibition is a larger-than-life replica of Adidas’ Superstars made entirely from cardboard and recycled wrappers, an all-green Supreme-inspired room filled with “raining” money, a huge 3D sculpture of the Air Jordan 1 that’s made up of  deconstructed “floating” pieces and more! For more details, see our full article here

 

Sneakertopia

Dates: 25th February till 30th July 2023

Address: 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974

Opening Hours: 10am-7pm daily

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10. Dior Spring Summer Garden Pop-up

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There’s a new Dior floral garden café pop-up at ION Orchard with aesthetic photo spots and a juice bar where you can redeem complimentary bottles of juice!💐 Dior Spring Summer 2023 Pop-up 🗓 Now till 15th April 2023 📍2 Orchard Turn, Level 1 Atrium, Singapore 238801 ⏰ 10am-10pm daily https://www.shout.sg/diors-floral-garden-cafe-pop-up-at-ion-orchard-has-complimentary-juice-ig-worthy-photo-spots-more/

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There’s a new Dior floral garden café pop-up at ION Orchard with aesthetic photo spots and a juice bar where you can redeem complimentary bottles of juice! The event is centred around Dior’s new Spring-Summer 2023 collection, so you’ll see lots of floral elements and even exclusively designed Dior monogrammed camping chairs and tables.

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 There are also props like a hammock, chairs and a bicycle, all adorned with the exclusive Dior monogram and floral motifs! Don’t forget to check out the new pieces from the collection: such as ready-to-wear apparel, bags, shoes, accessories and more. 

 

Dior Spring Summer 2023 Pop-up

Dates: Now till 15th April 2023

Address: 2 Orchard Turn, Level 1 Atrium, Singapore 238801

Opening Hours: 10am-10pm daily

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