Start planning your fun weekend this 3 February to 4 February 2019. Trust us, you will never be bored in Singapore. Here’s what you should look out for if you want some excitement with your family and friends!
i Light Singapore – Bicentennial Edition 2019
The Marina Bay area, Fort Canning Park and the Esplanade Park will be shining brightly from 28 January 2019. This year’s edition of the famed i Light Singapore festival will feature over 33 artworks which will consist of 32 sustainable light art installations and a dazzling multimedia show. The installations will reflect the history, growth and relationships between Singapore and the world over the last 700 years as it highlights the theme of connectivity.
When: 28 January 2019 to 24 February 2019, 7.30 PM – 11 PM daily, 7.30 PM – 12 AM (Fri, Sat & Sun)
Where: multiple locations in Singapore
Price: Free admissions
Also read: i Light Singapore 2019: 5 Must-See Light Installations This Year
Toybox by Hasbro
Your childhood dreams are about to come true! Asia’s first ever multi-brand live carnival is coming to Sentosa from 1 February 2019. From the minds that brought you Monopoly and Play-Doh, Hasbro is setting up a ginormous playground where you and your friends are able to unleash your inner kid. Be sure to snap a photo with your favourite super-sized toys and mascots as a way to remember your day!
When: 1 February 2019 to 17 February 2019, 10 AM to 10 PM
Where: Palawan Green, Sentosa Island
Price: Free Admissions
River Hongbao
Usher in the Lunar New Year at the Marina Bay Float! Be dazzled by the gorgeous lantern displays, spectacular daily fireworks show and other exciting exhibitions. This annual festival is the best way for you to immerse yourself in the special Chinese culture. Keep your kids occupied with the amusement park that features carnival rides such as mini Ferris wheel and bumper cars.
When: 3 February 2019 to 10 February 2019, 2 PM – 11 PM
Where: The [email protected] Bay
Price: Free Admissions
Spring Surprise
Celebrate a prosperous new year and the season of spring at Gardens by the Bay! Join the festivities and witness the Chinese traditions come to live in various exciting installations and activities while surrounded by flora and fauna. You can enjoy the impressive lion dances and the electrifying performances by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and Ding Yi Music Company. Of course, the must-see event is the “Carps Leaping Over The Dragon’s Gate”, a magnificent LED performance of an auspicious Chinese myth.
When: 2 Feb 2019 to 10 Feb 2019, 12 PM onwards
Where: Gardens by the Bay
Price: $8 – $28
Ring in the New Year at Snow City Singapore!
Cool down this weekend when you celebrate the New Year at Singapore’s first permanent snow centre. You will be able to meet the God of Fortune and witness the Lion Dance appearance. There is nowhere else where you can experience snowfall and blizzard when you’re in sunny Singapore. Grab your friends and family and usher in a prosperous new year in the cold.
When: 1 February 2019 to 6 February 2019, 10 AM – 6 PM
Where: Snow City Singapore
Price: Free for ticket holders
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Looking for something to occupy your little ones? Well, as part of KidFest 2019, your kids can watch their beloved storybook come to life with song and dance. The story unfolds from the moment Sophie and her mum greets their unexpected furry guest at the door. Follow along as the tea-guzzling tiger ensues in clumsy chaos in this family’s home! Your tiny tots (aged three and up) will surely have a roaring good time.
When: 1 February 2019 to 3 February 2019, 5 PM (Fri), 10 AM – 3 PM (Weekends)
Where: Drama Centre, National Library
Price: $42 – $62
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