Time to take a break and enjoy some time off this weekend! For those wondering what to do this weekend in Singapore, 17 and 18 October 2020, here are some ideas and suggestions.
Things To Do This Weekend In Singapore: 17 & 18 October 2020
1. SAFRA Punggol Halloween Myths Come To Life
On the evening of Saturday, 17 October, join in some Halloween-themed workshops and a storytelling session at SAFRA Punggol’s Halloween Myths Come To Life. There will be family-friendly activities taking place throughout the week, including a costume contest, goodie bags and an online haunted house. Get the full details here.
2. Elastic Plastic Crew
Let loose in a fun session at our first ever virtual dance party hosted by the one and only Elastic Plastic Crew. Learn some silly dance moves to some serious dance music made locally and played by the Elastic Plastic Crew DJ! Stretch your body and mind with us in this genre bending session. Part of Octoburst! 2020.
3. Explore a Kampung-themed Playground
Buangkok Square Park has a kampung-themed playground. Explore the houses on stilts and clamour around the open space of the park. Find out more here.
4. Befriend an Animal Buddy
Kids will explore the Singapore’s wildlife parks virtually through digital content, virtual events and “phygital” play. Keepers will bring kids in the Animal Buddy programme behind-the-scenes for an up-close look at the amazing animals in the zoo, including fascinating natural behaviour, enrichment, husbandry, conditioning and more. Get the details here.
5. Get back to Nature at Coney Island Park
Looking for somewhere to getaway this weekend, 17 and 18 October? Just off the coast of Punggol, Coney Island Park is a bastion of wilderness. Hire a bike and pay it a visit to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience a taste of nature. From the island, you can also explore other nearby places like Punggol’s waterways and Lorong Halus on bike. Find out more about Coney Island Park.
6. Hanging Garden
Pay a visit to the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay and explore its nooks and crannies. Be drawn into a dreamy canopy of trailing flowering and foliage plants with Hanging Gardens, a display inspired by the fabled Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Take advantage of the ongoing promotion for October 2020 for discounted tickets. Get more details here.
7. Tenya Singapore
Want to check out a new foodie spot? Tenya Singapore has just opened at Orchard Central with tendon bowls starting from under $10. Get the details here.
8. Liberty SAFRA Swim for Hope 2020
Make a difference one swim stroke at a time at Liberty Swim for Hope 2020. This year, the SAFRA charity swim is taking on a virtual format and you can swim at your own time and at your preferred location before clocking in your laps. Complete the category distance between 17 October and 15 November to get the medal, event tee and other goodies. This virtual swim event is open to children as young as six. Get more details.
For more ideas, check out our suggestions for the PSLE Marking Days 2020.
