Vesak Day 2025 falls on Monday, 12 May 2025. It is a day when Buddhist in Singapore celebrate the celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha and is a time of joy, peace and reflection. With Vesak Day being public holiday in Singapore, you may be looking for things to do on Vesak Day with the family. If so, we have some ideas and suggestions for you.
Ideas and Things to Do on Vesak Day 2025, 12 May
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery Auspicious Dragon Pond Light-Up: Vesak Lights, Boundless Blessings
Step into a breathtaking display of light and devotion of floating lanterns and radiant illuminations at the Auspicious Dragon Pond. Let the glow of these lights inspire peace, gratitude and kindness when visiting the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery. This light up takes place from 11 May 2025, 7 pm to 12 May, 6.30 am. Get more details about what else is happening at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery for Vesak Day 2025.
Tulipmania 2025
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Rediscover the tulips that started it all in the eastern reaches of Türkiye, where wild tulips bloom. Interspersed throughout the colourful landscape is the exploration of the diverse civilisations which have shaped Türkiye’s society through time – all linked by the common thread of an abiding adoration of the tulip. Tulipmania 2025 closes on 12 May 2025, so this is your last chance to view it this year. While at Gardens by the Bay, you can also pay a visit to the new PropNex Family Zone.
Mario Kart Jewel Circuit Challenge
From now till 24 July 2025, Jewel Changi Airport has turned into a real-life Rainbow Road with the Mario Kart Jewel Circuit Challenge. You can imagine that you are on the familiar race course from the Mario Kart 8 game series as you go on a stamp rally and explore the various Mario Kart-inspired installations. Find out more about the Mario Kart Jewel Circuit Challenge.
Bonus Idea: While you are at Changi Airport, you may also wish to check out the new Little Dino indoor playground for kids at Terminal 3, or if you love Korean food, make your way to Korea Culture restaurant to indulge in some Korean cuisine.
Batik Nyonyas: Three Generations of Art and Entrepreneurship
For something different to do during Vesak Day 2025, how about paying a visit to the Peranakan Museum for the Batik Nyonyas exhibition. This exhibition explores the lives and works of these women, revealing how each became a batik master in her own right, and how they responded to the rapid political, cultural, and economic changes of their times to run a business that produced great art. Take a quiz to discover your batik style as you explore the Batik Nyonyas exhibition. Uncover a surprise at The Batik Shop. Then, redeem a souvenir featuring a unique batik-inspired illustration by Singapore-based artists Beeteal, Hello Jayne, or Starvingfish! Or kids 7 and up can explore the exhibition with an activity trail booklet, A Tale of Three Nyonyas. Follow the story of three remarkable nyonyas and their extraordinary batik business in Pekalongan, Java, as their story unfolds through the pages. Get more details about this exhibition.
Everton Park
Everton Park is an old neighbourhood that is sandwiched between Neil Road, Cantonment Road and Everton Road. Just opposite from Pinnacle@Duxton, where you can visit one of the highest rooftop gardens in Singapore, the old neighbourhood has seven old HDB apartment blocks but also some of the trendiest cafes and bakeries that you can find. If you are in the mood for cafe hopping on a public holiday, or simply wish to explore some place new, Everton Park’s cafes, bakeries and food shops may be a place worth checking out on Vesak Day.
Qian Hu Fish Farm
Head off the beaten path and go on a jaunt to the farms in Singapore during the public holiday. Qian Hu Fish Farm has been around for many years and it attracts plenty of fish enthusiasts who love ornamental fish. The large grounds of the fish farm, as well as the various activities that you can do on the farm make it an interesting farm in Singapore to visit. For families, a highlight of a visit to Qian Hu Fish Farm may be the chance to take the kids longkang fishing. Find out more about what you can do at Qian Hu Fish Farm.
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
If you are looking for somewhere to spend some time outdoors, how about paying a visit to Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park. Located centrally in the middle of Singapore, the large park is great for exploring on two wheels. There are also restaurants in the park where you can get a meal. Find out more about what you can look forward to at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.
We hope that these ideas have helped you to plan for things to do on Vesak Day. If you enjoyed this story, we think that you will also enjoy reading this one on things for kids to do during the June school holidays in Singapore.
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