It’s the month of May when we celebrate Labour Day and Mother’s Day. June school holiday will also start on 25 May. We have sussed out new happenings, events and products in Singapore for May 2024.
⇒ Related Read: Mother’s Day Gifts Every Mum Will Love
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1. Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) 2024
Discover the tales of our buildings and landmarks at the 21st edition of Singapore HeritageFest (SHF). This year’s festival celebrates our nation’s rich built heritage, as well as the 40th anniversary of Total Defence.
Featuring tours, trails, exhibitions, and other exciting activities across the island, SHF 2024 promises an immersive and engaging exploration of Singapore’s architectural treasures. Don’t miss crowd favourites like the Homeground exhibition, Ride & Discover and the Hop-On and Hop-Off (HOHO) bus experience, which bring our history and heritage rev up to life.
📅 1 to 26 May 2024
📍 Various Locations
For more information, visit Singapore HeritageFest (SHF) 2024.
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2. British Council June Holiday Camps
The British Council’s Holiday Camps are an opportunity for your child to explore the world beyond English and develop the 21st century competencies needed for academic and future success.
Camps are available for Early Years, Primary and Secondary-aged students.
📅 27 May to 21 Jun 2024
Register now here.
For more information, visit British Council June Holiday Camps 2024.
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3. Spring Sonata – Celebrating Polish Composers
📅 4 May 2024
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Join us for an enchanting musical celebration hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Singapore.
Immerse yourself in the captivating performances by renowned Polish duo – pianist Katarzyna Borek and flautist, Elżbieta Woleńska, as they showcase a repertoire of classical masterpieces by esteemed Polish composers: Fryderyk Chopin, Ignacy Paderewski, and Stanisław Moniuszko.
This concert, inspired by the iconic Chopin performances in Warsaw’s Royal Łazienki Park is a highlight of the PolandSHIOK festival, offering a delightful experience for music enthusiasts of all ages.
It is family-friendly event open to all and free for everyone to enjoy.
Visit here for more information.
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4. Camp GungHo – Singapore’s Ultimate Day Camp for Kids
Camp GungHo offers a diverse range of experiences including camp games, arts and crafts, and excursions to Adventure Cove Water Park, Ultra Golf, Hydrodash, and Nestopia climbing adventure playground, while Get GungHo FC provides a week-long soccer camp with coaches from Celtic FC, and Family Camp Bintan offers a 4-day adventure experience for families with activities like kayaking, rock-wall climbing, and boat trips.
Camp GungHo Sentosa
*Use promo code TNAP5 for 5% off. Use promo code HANGOUT for 8% off (for sign ups of 3 or more). Register at campgungho.com
Celtic Soccer Academy UK
**Use promo code TNAP375 for 5 days at $375. Use promo code CSAHANGOUT for fees at $360 (for sign ups of 3 or more). Register at celticsingapore.com
For more information, visit Camp GungHo – Singapore’s Ultimate Day Camp for Kids.
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5. SSO Mother’s Day Concert 2024
It’s a very special Mother’s Day Concert this year with our Music Director Hans Graf himself conducting the Singapore Symphony Orchestra! Expect an enchanting selection of classical delights and picturesque scenes from the great operas, amidst the open-air greenery of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Join us and make it an unforgettably musical Mother’s Day for the moms in your life!
📅 12 May 2024
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Visit Free Concert in Singapore Botanic Gardens 2024 for more information.
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6. Modern Montessori International School
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to our Open House events at Modern Montessori International School, where curiosity meets education in a nurturing environment. We welcome you to join our School Tour happening at all MMI.
📅 18 May 2024
⏱ 9.30am – 1pm
Preschools near you! Sign up with us to enjoy:
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7. Borealis Northern Lights @ Supertree Grove
Immerse yourself in the enchanting spectacle of the Northern Lights right here in Singapore with Borealis, a captivating new light and sound experience at Gardens by the Bay’s Supertree Grove! Having mesmerized audiences across 40 cities spanning Europe, Australia, Asia, and the US, Borealis makes its Singaporean debut at Gardens by the Bay, promising an unforgettable experience.
Let yourself be whisked away to a distant land where time seems to stand still, and gaze upward in wonder.
📅 From 5 May 2024
⏱ Every Mon 8pm to 8.30pm
⏱ Every Sat & Sun 9pm – 9.30pm
📍 Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay
🏷 Free admission
For more information, visit Borealis Northern Lights @ Supertree Grove
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8. Children’s Season 2024 Celebrates Young Hopes and Dreams
Children’s Season returns for 2024 with the theme Innovation, to inspire and encourage children to be creative thinkers. The festival focuses on the importance of giving children agency to have their voices heard, and will include a children’s panel for the first time.
📅 25 May to 23 Jun 2024
For more information, visit Children’s Season 2024.
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9. The First Ever Sustainable Kids Market at Marina Square
Marina Square is hosting Singapore’s first Sustainable Kids Market in collaboration with Peace of Art, a local non-profit aiding children in need. This initiative is part of KIDSforKIDS, uniting children to support their less fortunate peers through arts. The event offers various activities like selling creations, sustainability workshops, art exhibitions, performances, and collaborative projects. All proceeds will directly benefit vulnerable children in Singapore’s public rental flats through Young Hearts by Singapore Red Cross, aiming to break intergenerational poverty.
📅 25 to 26 May 2024
For more information, visit Children’s Season 2024.
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10. NParks Festival of Biodiversity 2024
The Festival of Biodiversity is an annual event that aims to create awareness and foster a sense of appreciation for our natural heritage. Visitors will be presented with a range of activities for all ages at 2024’s Festival.
Initiated in 2012, the Festival of Biodiversity is organised by the National Parks Board in collaboration with the Biodiversity Roundtable. The Biodiversity Roundtable is an initiative that includes more than 20 non-governmental organisations involved in local biodiversity issues, and NParks.
📅 25 & 26 May 2024
⏰ 10am – 7.30pm
📍 One Punggol
For more information, visit Festival of Biodiversity 2024.
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11. Celebrate Hari Raya With Loved Ones at Singapore Sports Hub
Keep the festive spirit alive and celebrate Hari Raya alongside loved ones! Patrons can bond with loved ones and look forward to an array of activities taking place inside Kallang Wave Mall, including Malay cultural experiences, performances and workshops – ensuring there’s something for everyone.
📅 4 to 5 May 2024
📍 Sports Hub
For more information, visit Singapore Sports Hub Hari Raya 2024.
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12. SCCC’s Cultural Extravaganza
The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) is thrilled to announce the seventh edition of Cultural Extravaganza (CE), an annual arts and cultural event that showcases the vibrancy of our distinctive SINGAPO人 culture through crossovers between disciplines, cultures and generations.
Based on the theme of “(Re)presenting Our SINGAPO人Treasures”, CE 2024 presents original productions and creative reinterpretations through theatrical performances, exhibitions and concerts by our talented artists and arts groups.
📅 8 May to 30 Jun 2024
📍 Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
For more information, visit SCCC’s Cultural Extravaganza.
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Organised by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the footprint of Asia’s leading sustainable light festival has expanded further in this milestone edition. Beyond Marina Bay, South Beach and Millenia Walk, iLSG will also be arriving in Tanjong Pagar for the first time.
This year’s Festival is inspired by the theme of Cyclical Nature and the colour green, a wavelength on the visible light spectrum that symbolises nature and our environment. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in contemplative and interactive artworks that explore the endless potential of everyday objects for re-design, restoration and repurposing.
📅 31 May to 23 Jun 2024
📍 Marina Bay and neighbouring precincts
For more information, visit i Light Singapore 2024.
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14. Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC)
The Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) is an annual festival that promotes and advocates the creation, development and appreciation of quality Asian stories for children and young adults. There are some free public programmes you can attend.
📅 23 to 26 May 2024
📍 National Library Building
For more information, visit Asian Festival of Children’s Content.
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15. NParks’ Pets’ Day Out (PDO)
Pets’ Day Out (PDO) will be back and held over two days this May! This edition of PDO will bring fun activities, new merchandise, and as always, animals looking for fur-ever homes.
Don’t miss out on the free chats with vets as well as pet groomers who will be onsite to address your questions on how to ensure the health and well-being of your pets. As with every edition of PDO, look forward to a bustling marketplace for pet food and accessories as well!
📅 11 & 12 May 2024
⏱ 9am – 6pm
📍 Parkland Green, East Coast Park
For more information, visit Pets’ Day Out.
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16. 25 years of LEGO® Star Wars™: May the 4th Be With You
Inspired by iconic scenes from the Star Wars universe, fans will be in for a treat at the LEGO Star Wars pop-up, where statues of fan-favourite characters such as Stormtroopers and Darth Vader await. Titan Creations will also build a LEGO diorama, and fans can guess the number of LEGO lightsabers for a chance to win attractive prizes!
Gamers can dive into the latest version of the LEGO Fortnite® x Star Wars game, to be released on 3 May, and experience the thrills firsthand onsite.
📅 1 to 19 May 2024
📍 Wisma Atria
For more information, visit 25 years of LEGO® Star Wars™: May the 4th Be With You.
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17. The Xperience at CQ @ Clarke Quay
One location, three exhilarating experiences: brought to you by The X Agency in partnership with Trip.com, The Xperience is an amalgamation of good food, good vibes and good fun. The 10,000 sq ft fully air-conditioned pop-up space situated in Singapore’s iconic riverfront lifestyle destination promises to keep you thoroughly entertained with Rollermania 4.0, Singapore’s first White Rabbit Pop-up Cafe and The Xmmersive Games.
📅 Till 31 Jul 2024
📍 CQ @ Clarke Quay
For more information, visit The Xperience at CQ @ Clarke Quay.
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18. Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA)
Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), the programme line-up for the 2024 edition of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) was unveiled by Festival Director Natalie Hennedige. With the radiant sunset and sounds of crashing waves setting the stage for an unconventional reveal, Hennedige also announced the theme for SIFA 2024 – They Declare – an expression of the multiplicity of voices that the Festival welcomes and celebrates. The Festival will present five newly commissioned productions and seven invited international presentations, as well as an engaging event that celebrates Singapore’s vibrant theatre scene and an all-new programming pillar catered for families and children.
📅 17 May to 2 Jun 2024
For more information, visit Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA).
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Free Admission To National Orchid Garden (TBC)
Enjoy free admission* to National Orchid Garden for students, Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, Work Permit Holders.
📅 TBC
⏱ 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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Note: All details are correct as at the time of publishing. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information, no guarantee is given nor responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in the compilation. Readers are advised to check with the respective event organisers for the most updated schedules, venues and details.
June School Holiday 2024
It is the June school holidays. Do check out our compilation of Things To Do This June School Holidays in Singapore 2024.
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