One of the main highlights in August is our nation’s 59th Birthday where we will be celebrating NDP at the Padang & Heartlands! Other notable events for the month include World Breastfeeding Week.
Check out our list of happenings, products and services in Singapore for August 2024 if you’re looking for ideas on how to spend the day or week or try something new. Stay safe and healthy!
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PlayFACTO School is Singapore’s leading Student Care and Enrichment Brand with over 60 beautiful centres located islandwide. We invite all parents to join Singapore’s largest ISLANDWIDE OPEN HOUSE, at any of our 60 centres. Book your open house place today! Register now here!
📅 3, 17 & 31 Aug 2024
For more information, visit PlayFACTO School Open House.
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2. Julia Gabriel Preschool Open House
The early years are a time of remarkable growth and development for every child. Like a sponge, a young child’s brain eagerly absorbs the world around them, creating vital connections that shape their future.
It is crucial to provide students with a positive, stimulating and enjoyable learning environment guided by passionate educators who are skilled at sparking their natural curiosity to explore and learn, empowering them with skills for life.
📅 17 Aug 2024
⏰ 9am – 1pm
📍 Keppel Bay
📅 24 Aug 2024
⏰ 9am – 1pm
📍 Mountbatten
📅 31 Aug 2024
⏰ 9am – 1pm
📍 Thomson
Schedule your tour here!
For more information, visit Julia Gabriel Preschool Open House.
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3. Thrive After-school Sanctuary Open House
Thrive After-school Sanctuary introduces its EduDrama® methodology, aiming to empower children’s academic and holistic development through enjoyable activities within a safe environment. Educators trained in recognizing each child’s learning style focus on strengths, facilitating connections between existing knowledge and new experiences, fostering active participation and co-creation of learning, and ultimately honing cognitive, emotional, mental, and social skills, alongside vital life skills.
📅 23 & 24 Aug 2024
📍 East Coast (139 East Coast Road, #02-01, Singapore 428829)
📅 16, 17, 30, 31 Aug 2024
📍 New Bahru (46 Kim Yam Road, #04-10 New Bahru, Singapore 239351)
Schedule your tour here! Reserve a place now and save up to $1,800*. Limited spots available.
*Terms and conditions apply.
For more information, please visit Thrive After-school Sanctuary Open House.
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4. Celebrate National Day with Kinderland Academy & Preschool!
Kinderland commemorates Singapore’s 59th birthday with a National Day promotion!
Experience the difference in learning with Kinderland at our open house this August and September. Register to attend our open house and enjoy exclusive enrolment discounts at selected branches.
Sign up now here!
For more information, visit Kinderland Academy & Preschool Promotion.
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5. Mulberry Learning Preschool Open House
Experience the Wonders of Loose Parts Play at our August Open House! This play method stimulates children’s senses and fosters creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression. Discover how our award-winning curriculum turns nature’s treasures into endless learning opportunities. Plus, enjoy exclusive school fee discounts of up to $1,200, with special savings of up to $8,400 at our Clarke Quay and Tai Seng centres!
📅 17 and 24 Aug 2024
⏰ 9am – 1pm
📍 17 Aug: Fusionopolis, Alexandra, Tai Seng, Clarke Quay
📍 24 Aug: Jurong East, Dover, Marymount
Register now here.
For more information, visit here.
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6. Mitsubishi Electric Asia’s Car Boot for Good Kids Edition
In this year’s event, besides promoting eco-friendly second-hand shopping, we are also giving the little ones a real-life experience of being young entrepreneurs for a day.
Aside from discovering preloved goods, you can also enjoy 🌟 carnival games, free Old Chang Kee snacks, arts & crafts workshops, and the Stamp Rally Adventure, as well as win awesome prizes and limited-edition Mitsubishi Electric Asia’s merchandise 🌟.
📅 31 Aug 2024
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 307 Alexandra Rd, Mitsubishi Electric Building Singapore 159943
For more information, visit Car Boot For Good (Kids Edition) 2024.
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7. Essential BZU BZU Products for Children’s Outdoor Play and Protection
BZU BZU supports outdoor play for healthy growth with their Kids Head-to-Toe Cleansing Mousse, designed for children over four to cleanse and moisturise delicate skin. For sun protection, BZU BZU Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30, suitable from age three, includes Aloe Vera and Portulaca extract to protect against UV damage, with an innovative color-changing packaging as a sun exposure reminder. To guard against mosquitoes and rising dengue cases, BZU BZU offers a Mosquito Repellent Spray and Natural Mosquito Patches, both gentle on skin and made with natural ingredients for effective, on-the-go protection.
For more information, visit Skin Care Products for Our Baby and Children’s Delicate Skin.
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Wonder World – The Machine of Nostalgia. Image credit: National Heritage Board
Discover the unique stories and traditions of the precinct through the festival’s signature projection mapping artworks, night light installations by local and regional artists, alongside a series of exciting programmes, food and retail experiences across numerous Festival Villages, and performances including jazz performances and a Xinyao singalong – another festival first!
📅 23 Aug to 7 Sep 2024
📍 Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct
For more information, visit Singapore Night Festival 2024.
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Following its world premiere in Milan and expansion into the USA, Brussels and London, Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience is making its Asia-Pacific debut in Singapore on 31 Aug 2024. The surreal and colorful interactive experience invites guests to escape into a whimsical world of bubbles, in which they can engage their senses and let their imaginations run wild.
📅 From 31 Aug 2024
📍 Hall 8B, 1 Expo Drive, #02-01, Singapore EXPO, Singapore 486150
Tickets are available here.
For more information, visit Bubble Planet.
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Named a CNN Top 10 “Global Must-See Exhibition”, this LEGO® art display features over one million bricks transformed into more than 150 sculptures, including reimagined masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David and Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Highlights include a 20-foot T-Rex skeleton and an interactive LEGO® creation area. This acclaimed exhibit has toured over 100 cities and will coincide with the launch of Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience in Singapore.
📅 From 31 Aug 2024
📍 Hall 8B, 1 Expo Drive, #02-01, Singapore EXPO, Singapore 486150
Tickets are available here.
For more information, visit Art Of The Brick Singapore.
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11. All Things Singapore 2024 – Re:Play AT SG
Enjoy art installations and exciting programmes that showcase the role of the arts, entertainment and games in shaping our communities’ creative expression and social interaction. Celebrate Singapore’s stories and experience the magic of childhood, play and creativity while creating unforgettable memories.
📅 23 Aug to 7 Sep 2024
⏰ 10am – 12am
📍 National Library Building and National Archives Building
🏷 Free
For more information visit All Things Singapore AT SG 2024.
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12. Wheel Around the World with American Tourister and Pals from Kiztopia
American Tourister’s cutest collection yet, in collaboration with Kiztopia, brings your kids’ favourite pals – Honey, Tiger, Eli, Mark, Drago, Happy, Bell, and Raby to life! Featuring the Fun-Packed Backpack, Joyful Upright Luggage, and Cutesy Travel Pillows, each item is designed to ignite your little one’s imagination and make every journey fun. The backpack and luggage are perfect for school, playdates, and adventures around the world, while the 2-in-1 travel pillow provides the ultimate comfort on the go.
Available on American Tourister’s Official Site, its official Lazada, Shopee, and Zalora stores, and at all Kiztopia outlets islandwide.
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The Hungry Ghost Festival, rooted in Chinese beliefs, is a significant annual event during the seventh lunar month. It involves honoring ancestors and appeasing wandering spirits by making offerings of food, incense, and symbolic paper items like houses and cars. Festivities include communal dinners, auctions, and performances, creating a cultural tapestry that fosters respect, unity, and understanding among communities.
📅 4 Aug to 2 Sep 2024
For more information, visit Hungry Ghost Festival 2024.
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14. Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival
This year, the festival will feature its iconic street light-up alongside a string of exciting activities, including the Lantern Walk on 14 September. The festival aims to bring people from all walks of life together in celebration and better understand Chinese culture. 🥳
From mooncakes to mesmerizing performances, come join us in the Mid Autumn festivities! 🌕✨
📅 19 Aug to 2 Oct 2024
📍 Chinatown
For more information, visit Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2024.
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15. Everything is Free at Singapore Really Really Free Market
Come join us for this edition of Singapore Really Really Free Market at the lively creative space on the hill behind People’s Park Complex! There is also Kult Yard, a children’s festival, and other activities in the compound, so come check it out!
📅 31 Aug 2024
⏱ 3pm – 7pm
📍 195 Pearl’s Hill Ter, Singapore 168976
🏷 Free. Everyone is welcome!
For more information, visit Singapore Really Really Free Market 2024.
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16. Iconic Landmarks Light Up in Celebration of National Day 2024
Celebrate our nation’s 59th birthday with the illumination of five historical and culturally significant landmarks around the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct and watch them light up in the National Flag colours of red and white.
This year’s light-up will extend throughout the Singapore Night Festival until 7 Sep, aligning with the festival’s theme of the “Art of Play.”
📅 9 Aug to 7 Sep 2024
⏱ 7.30pm – 11pm daily
📍 Various landmarks in the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct
For more information visit Iconic Landmarks National Day Light Up 2024.
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17. Hello Kitty 50th Run Fest 2024
Calling all Hello Kitty enthusiasts, families, and those searching for a good time! Join the adorable extravaganza as Hello Kitty & Friends invites fans of all ages to the Hello Kitty 50th Run Fest 2024! This special celebration commemorates five decades of joy and merriment with the beloved character. Everyone can look forward to two fun-filled days of exclusive themed runs.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience brimming with cuteness!
Kids 900m Dash (3 to 13 years old)
📅 24 & 25 Aug 2024
📍 Palawan Green in Sentosa
🏷 Charges apply
For more information, visit Hello Kitty Run Fest 2024.
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18. Mosaic Play Academy Open House
Discover Mosaic’s after-school programme (for primary school), and our approach to learning, tour the campus, and have some fun at Mosaic’s open house!
Mosaic Play Academy
📍 The Yards@ 402 Joo Chiat Place
Recommended for children aged 7-12 yrs old
📅 17 Aug 2024
⏰ 9am – 12pm
🏷 Free
Let us know you’re coming!
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19. Playdate@Mosaic Play Academy
Let’s help our little ones learn how community helpers make a difference in our neighbourhood. Help them develop appreciation and gratitude towards them through two fun sessions of outdoor sensory fun!
Community helpers explored in session 1:
- Baker
- Gardener
- Builder
- Fireman
- Veterinarian
📅 17 Aug (Session 1) & 19 Oct 2024, Sat
⏰ 9.30am (120mins)
📍 Mosaic Play Academy
Recommended for 1-3yr olds
📍 The Yards@Joo Chiat Place S428082
Whatsapp: 8031 2371
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20. The Little Adventurer Family Day
Join us for the Little Adventurer Family Day, designed for children aged 12 months to 12 years! Highlights include the Little Fossil Finder, where kids uncover dinosaurs, and the Little Environmentalist station, where children interact with live beetles. Enjoy culinary fun at the Little Pastry Chef station and dance fitness at the Little Dancer event. Discover students’ published books at the Little Novelist station and create snow globes at the Little Crafter station. Experts will share tips on preventing myopia and managing children’s mental well-being. Experience a day of discovery, creativity, and unforgettable family moments!
Sign up here!
Ticket: $5.90 per child (parent-accompanied)
Date: Friday, 9 Aug 2024
Session 1: 9am – 12pm or
Session 2: 12pm – 3pm
Location: Agora Co-learning, HarbourFront Centre, 1 Maritime Square, #04-01, Singapore 099253 (Access via Lobby C)
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21. Celebrate National Day with ELFA Preschool!
We are Singapore! For this National Day season, we invite you and your child to attend ELFA Preschools’ open house to celebrate Singapore’s 59th birthday! Exclusive enrolment promotions are available for new sign-ups!
At our open house, you and your precious one can look forward to a series of engaging activities that teach the history and heritage of Singapore, guided by our nurturing teachers.
📅 3 Aug 2024
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 ELFA Preschool @ Hougang
202 Hougang St 21, #03-00, Singapore 530202
📍 ELFA Preschool @ Jurong East
135 Jurong Gateway Rd, #03-341, Singapore 600135
For more information, visit ELFA Open House 2024.
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22. Exclusive Workshop for Modern Moms
Join an exclusive workshop to master balancing career and family life, plus enhance your luxury handbag knowledge. Perfect for fashion enthusiasts and collectors.
📅 6 Aug 2024, Tuesday
⏰ 7pm (Handbag Care)
⏰ 8pm (Career and Family Balance)
📍 No 3, Tampines Grande, #08-33, Singapore 528799
For more information, visit here.
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23. First Supermoon Sturgeon Moon in Singapore
The first of 4 Supermoons in Singapore 2024, known as the Sturgeon Moon, will light up the night sky on 19 August 2024. While Supermoons are not rare, they offer a mesmerising sight as the Moon appears larger and brighter than usual, thanks to its close proximity to Earth. The Sturgeon Moon will provide the perfect opportunity for sky watchers and photographers in Singapore to capture the breathtaking lunar display.
For more information, visit Supermoon Singapore 2024.
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The latest celestial phenomenon coming to our little red dot will be the Perseids meteor shower that is projected to peak from 12 to 13 August 2024. One of the world’s brighter meteor showers, the Perseids meteor shower may be visible in Singapore with the naked eye under fair weather conditions. The shower is caused when Earth passes through a trail of space debris left behind by a large comet and viewers may be able to see bright meteor streaks flash across the sky.
For more information, visit Meteor Shower in Singapore August 2024.
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25. Raffles Hotel Singapore Presents Magic Hour by SSO
This is the fourth of six events to take place this year. Just for this instalment, two musicians from Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – Violinist Roger Young and Violist Jenny Khafagi will be performing alongside SSO for this special curated session. All are welcome to revel in inspiring and uplifting melodies as the sun sets, while savouring light bites and drinks amidst lush greenery and the iconic colonial architecture.
📅 17 Aug 2024
⏱ 6pm to 7pm
📍 The Lawn, Raffles Arcade
🏷 Free admission
For more information, visit Raffles Hotel Singapore Presents Magic Hour by SSO.
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The NDP in 2024, coinciding with the 40th Anniversary of Total Defence (“TD40”), is scheduled to take place at the Padang. The event will feature a Total Defence 40 Dynamic Defence Display at the Padang, showcasing collaborative efforts between the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Singapore Police Force (SPF), and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The NDP festivities, including the TD40 Dynamic Defence Display, will also extend to the Marina Bay area, allowing more Singaporeans to participate in the celebrations. Traditional NDP crowd favourites such as the Red Lions and aerial flypast will be part of the event.
National Day Parade
📅 9 Aug 2024
⏱ 5.30pm – 8.30pm
📍 The Padang & Marina Bay area
For more information on what to expect, fireworks timing and more, visit What to Expect during National Day Parade 2024.
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27. ACM’s National Day Open House
National Day Open House. Image courtesy of Asian Civilisations Museum
ACM will be hosting a National Day Open House where visitors can experience Singapore’s rich heritage and collection through an outdoor installation, hands-on activities, and captivating tours suitable for guests of all ages!
During the Open House, visitors can also enjoy discounted admission to the special exhibition Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco, presenting a rare showcase of reunited 84 hand-carved model pagodas.
📅 9 Aug 2024
⏰ 1pm to 6.30pm
📍 Asian Civilisations Museum
🏷 Free admission to most activities
For more information, visit ACM’s National Day 2024.
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28. Our Tampines Hub OTH National Day Celebrations 2024
📅 8 to 11 Aug 2024
📍 Our Tampines Hub OTH
Our Tampines Hub (OTH), Singapore’s largest integrated community and lifestyle hub, is hosting the 59th National Day 2024 Celebrations from 8 to 11 August 2024, in conjunction with the Hub’s 7th Anniversary.
Pumping up the excitement will be four days of fun-filled activities, entertainment and freebies for the public such as stage performances, sports try-outs, arts & craft workshops, culinary workshops, fitness workouts, and free movie screenings.
For more information, visit Our Tampines Hub OTH National Day Celebrations 2024.
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29. One Punggol National Day Celebrations 2024
Punggol residents can look forward to a series of activities leading up to Singapore’s 59th National Day – with celebrations at One Punggol integrated community hub on 3 and 9 August, and Heartland Celebrations at an open field beside Punggol MRT on 10 August 2024.
For more information, visit One Punggol National Day Celebrations 2024.
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30. Free Admission To National Orchid Garden
Enjoy free admission* to National Orchid Garden for Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, Work Permit Holders, Local Students, Dependant Pass holders. *Terms and conditions apply.
📅 9 Aug 2024
⏱ 8.30am to 7pm (Last entry at 6pm)
📍 National Orchid Garden
For more information visit Free Admission To National Orchid Garden.
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31. NDP @ Heartlands
Five Heartland Celebration sites will bring Singaporeans together to mark the nation’s 59th birthday. The celebrations will feature community group performances, static displays of SAF, SCDF, and SPF vehicles, fireworks displays, and various carnival and family activities. Attendees will also receive NDP packs, while supplies last
📅 10 Aug 2024
📍 Bishan, Punggol, Yishun, Paya Lebar & Buona Vista
For more information, visit NDP @ Heartlands 2024.
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32. NDP Celebrations at Marina Barrage 2024
The Sustainable Singapore Gallery at Marina Barrage invites you to the NDP Celebrations on Friday, 9 August 2024. Apart from the live screening of NDP 2024 on the Green Roof, you will find an exciting lineup of activities designed to showcase how to make Singapore more livable and sustainable.
📅 9 Aug 2024
⏰ 12pm – 6pm
📍 Marina Barrage
For more information, visit NDP Celebrations at Marina Barrage 2024.
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33. Singapore Garden Festival (SGF)
Organised by the National Parks Board (NParks), the premier international garden and flower show, Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) will be returning for its ninth edition. Visitors can look forward to impressive creations from the world’s top award-winning garden and floral designers.
📅 3 to 11 Aug 2024
📍 Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
🏷 Charges apply
For more information, visit Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) 2024.
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34. SingNation! Largest National Day Outdoor Choir
This year’s SingNation! offers a unique blend of activities designed to engage and entertain. Attendees can look forward to trivia games, candid stories about our shared heritage, and live sing-alongs of beloved National Day Parade (NDP) songs. Local band The Passerbys will lead the sing-alongs, Joyce Ang from Voices of Singapore Ladies Choir (VSL), and Sean and Bangyan from Voices of Singapore Youth Choir (VYC).
📅 3 Aug 2024
⏰ 7.15pm – 8.15pm
📍 Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza
🏷 Open to the public, free of charge
For more information, visit SingNation! 2024.
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35. H2 Grand Prix Fiesta
Catch a glimpse of the first-ever, adrenaline-fueled Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix Singapore Finals race and enjoy fringe entertainment like RC car racing, carnival activities and snacks! Join us for a day of non-stop fun for the whole family.
📅 3 & 4 Aug 2024
⏰ 10.30am – 5pm
📍 Science Centre Singapore, Annexe Hall 3
🏷 Free
For more information, visit here.
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36. Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert
The sixth edition of the Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert (NDC) will be one with several firsts. The concert is the first official ‘live’ performance of the NDP 2024 theme song Not Alone by Benjamin Kheng. Themed Our Home, Our Heart, Our Singapore, the concert held at The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay also features an exciting line-up of local artistes, a myriad of family-friendly games and activities, and a vibrant fireworks display.
📅 4 Aug 2024
⏰ 4.30pm onwards
📍 The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay
🏷 Admission is free
For more information, visit Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert 2024.
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37. VIVA Fiesta 2024 – Dreams of Tomorrow
📅 4 Aug 2024
⏱ 6pm – 7.15pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
This year, the VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer is set to bring together a stellar lineup of artists from Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore in their hallmark VIVA Fiesta: Dreams of Tomorrow Concert. The concert will feature a variety of musical genres, including Electro-pop and Jazz Soul. Highlights include performances by Jeryl Lee Pei Ling, lullaboy, Miss Lou, Emiliano Cyrus, The Lighters, Renee Suphamongkhon, and Kawasxmi.
Organized by the VIVA Foundation, this concert not only showcases exceptional talent but also aims to foster hope and healing through music, demonstrating that dreams can be achieved and the sky’s the limit.
For more information, vist here or Free Concerts in Botanic Gardens.
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Please note that the information provided is accurate at the time of publication. While every attempt has been made to ensure its completeness and accuracy, we cannot guarantee freedom from errors or omissions in this post. We encourage readers to verify with the relevant owners for the latest promotions and details.
September School Holiday
It is the one-week September school break. Do check out our compilation of exciting September School Holidays Activities 2024 in Singapore.
Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 17 September this year. Remember to check out our list of Best Mooncakes and Best Bak Kwa in Singapore 2024.
Looking for what to do during the Mid-Autumn Festival? Read Mid Autumn Festival 2024 Events in Singapore.
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