What's new this September in Singapore 2025

Get ready to dive into the exciting month of September 2025 in Singapore! This month is packed with events that promise to keep you engaged and entertained. Planning fun activities for the kids during the September School Holidays, we’ve got your calendar covered. And let’s not forget the young scholars gearing up for the PSLE – it all kicks off with the Listening Comprehension exam.

So, if you’re seeking inspiration on how to make the most of this vibrant month, join us as we highlight the top events and happenings in the lion city. Stay safe and healthy as you embark on your September adventures!

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1. The New Age Parents Awards 2025

The New Age Parents TNAP Editors Choice Awards 2025

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the TNAP Awards 2025 – where excellence meets recognition! Proudly present the outstanding brands that have made an indelible mark in the Education, Mum & Baby Care and Family Entertainment & Home Essentials categories. Join us in applauding these remarkable winners, whose dedication to excellence inspires us all.

For more information, visit TNAP Awards 2025 (Education).

Ready to snag some enticing prizes? Wait no more! Get in on the action with our The New Age Parents Awards 2025 Spot & Win Contest for a shot at winning. Head over to the TNAP Awards 2025 Spot & Win Contest to join in. Best of luck!

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2. Manage Myopia with MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic with HOYA Full Control Coating Lenses

This school holiday, give your child the gift of clear vision and lasting eye health! With myopia on the rise, proactive care is crucial. MiYOSMART Chameleon lenses are the all-in-one solution:

✅ Clinically proven to slow myopia progression by 60% with D.I.M.S. technology
✅ Automatically darkens outdoors and fade back to clear indoors for UV protection and increase comfort in a digital world
✅ Durable, lightweight, and easy to clean

For more information, visit MiYOSMART Chameleon Photochromic with HOYA Full Control Coating Lenses.

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3. Mosaic Play Academy Open House & Family Picnic

Join us at Mosaic Play Academy for a unique Open House experience designed as a fun and relaxed Family Picnic. While your children explore our exciting activity corners, you can discover how we provide a complete after-school solution that nurtures both their minds and their well-being.

See for yourself why parents are calling our spacious, green campus a “gem in the city”.

📅 27 Sep 2025
🕙 8am – 1pm
📍 Mosaic Play Academy, The Yards @ Joo Chiat
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families with children currently in K2 to P6
🌐 mosaicplayacademy.sg

For more information, visit After School Care Open House.

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4. Raffles Kidz Preschool Open House

Still searching for a preschool that ticks all the boxes? 🏫 Join Raffles Kidz Open House and discover why they are the #1 trusted choice for parents! Join them at their Open Houses and enjoy attractive fee discounts and perks! Children also get to enjoy fun activities like face painting, arts and crafts, and more!

For more information, visit Preschool Open House.

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5. Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 @ Gardens By The Bay 滨海花园庆中秋

This SG60, Mid-Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay pays tribute to how the festival has been celebrated through the years in Singapore – with beloved local character Ang Ku Kueh Girl as guide. Join her and her friends Curry Puff Boy, Sugee Cake Girl and Roti Prata Boy as they take you through how the country has evolved from a humble fishing village to high-rise HDB living through the illuminated beauty of large-scale lantern sets.

📅 22 Sep to 12 Oct 2025
⏰ 6pm – 10pm daily
📍 Golden Garden, Supertree Grove and Bayfront Plaza at Gardens by the Bay
🏷 Free Admission

For more information, visit Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 @ Gardens By The Bay.

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6. Alpine Adventures starring Begonias

In Alpine Adventure, the wild landscapes of Switzerland’s alpine regions in summer are creatively interpreted for Flower Dome for the first time. Over 50 varieties of alpine and seasonal plants form the plant palette, while cheerful begonias in vivid shades of red, pink, and white echo those found decorating the balconies of Swiss chalets and alpine towns.

📅8 Sep to 12 Oct 2025
🕙 9am – 9pm
📍 Flower Dome (Admission charges apply)

You can get tickets via Klook, Fever, Pelago and KKday.

For more information, visit Alpine Adventures.

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7. Mid-Autumn Festival @ Jurong Lake Gardens 2025 – Lights by the Lake

Journey into a world of enchanting illuminations at Jurong Lake Gardens. As twilight descends each evening from 6.30pm to 10.30pm, the gardens transform into a magical realm where ancient tales come alive through spectacular lantern displays. This year’s exhibition features an immersive Journey to the West experience, where visitors can walk amongst intricate lantern displays depicting the legendary tales of Sun Wukong, Tang Sanzang, and their companions.

📅 27 Sep to 12 Oct 2025
⏰ 6.30pm – 10.30pm daily
📍 Jurong Lake Gardens

For more information, visit Lights by the Lake @ Jurong Lake Gardens.

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8. Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games at ACM

Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games

This exhibition explores the rich history of Asian games and the role they have played in shaping culture, identity, and community. Some travelled widely, taking on new forms and meanings across borders. Others became tools for mental training or expressions of artistic ideals. Even today, they remain at the frontier of innovation – as seen in the rise of artificial intelligence.

📅 5 Sep 2025 to 7 Jun 2026
🕙 Daily, 10am – 7pm | Fridays, 10am – 9pm
📍 Asian Civilisations Museum
🏷 $12 for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents; $25 for Foreign Residents / Tourists

For more information, visit Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games at ACM.

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9. Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 2025 (Not suitable for kids)

Image credit: Resorts World Sentosa

All fear is unleashed at this year’s Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 13 with the highly anticipated return of Netflix’s original series Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers. This year, the gates to Hawkins creak open wider than ever, plunging fans into the terrifying events of Seasons 2, 3, and 4 in an all-new haunted house experience that pushes guests, and their sanity, to the brink.

📅 26 Sep to 1 Nov 2025

You can get tickets via Klook.

For more information, visit USS Halloween Horror Nights 2025.

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10. Deepavali Light-Up and Celebrations 2025 at Little India Singapore

The celebration highlights the rich heritage of one of Singapore’s diverse communities. Embrace the captivating magic of Deepavali with LISHA as we commemorate the occasion with a plethora of activities, games, and bazaars throughout Little India.

From kaleidoscopic rangoli/kolam art workshops to soul-stirring music and dance performances, a spectrum of delights awaits you. Watch the streets and shops come alive with unique decorations and lights to celebrate this beautiful festival.

For more information, visit Deepavali Light-Up Little India Singapore.

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11. Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival

As Singapore marks its 60th year of independence, the Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 returns with a vibrant celebration of light, heritage and community spirit.Chinatown will be transformed into a festive precinct. From mooncakes to mesmerizing performances, come join us in the Mid Autumn festivities! 🌕✨

📅 7 Sep to 20 Oct 2025
📍 Chinatown

For more information, visit Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.

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12. Where to buy the Best Traditional & Unique Mooncakes in Singapore?

There are so many types and flavours rolled out each year that consumers are spoilt for choice. If you feel lost and confused, don’t worry. From snowskin to traditional flavours, we have come up with a list of the best mooncakes you can get in Singapore. Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 6 October this year, so there’s still some time to decide which mooncakes to buy.

For more information, visit Where to buy mooncakes in Singapore?.

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13. Creative DIY Workshops and Support Caregivers – Crochet & Coffee with Totoro

Discover a one-of-a-kind Totoro-themed crochet and coffee experience with caregiver trainer Ling (Crochet_Connectz), barista Grace, and her charming cat Totoro. Crochet, sip, and connect in Brew with Grace, a Totoro-themed home café.

📅 20 Sep, Sat | 10am-12pm or 29 Sep, Mon | 3-5pm
📍 Brew with Grace (171B Sengkang E Dr)
💡 Suitable for ages 10 and above

For more information, visit CaringSG Workshops.

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14. Saturn Takes Centre Stage in Our Night Skies this September

This month, skywatchers in Singapore can look forward to the best opportunity of the year to view the magnificent ringed planet, Saturn, when Earth passes between Saturn and the Sun.

Saturn will reach opposition on 21 September, and will be illuminated brightly, making it the best time to observe the planet. On that night, Saturn will be best viewed after 8.30pm – a steady golden “star” glowing in the night sky.

For more information, visit Saturn at Opposition.

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15. Experience Nature’s Wonders at Colugo Camp in Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Nestled in the eastern cluster of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Colugo Camp offers a unique opportunity for campers to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying the comforts of a well-equipped safari-style retreat. Open for year-round bookings, the permanent campsite encourages guests to be mindful of the shared space and respectful of the surrounding wildlife, ensuring a harmonious experience for all.

For more information, visit Colugo Camp in Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

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16. ‘Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City’ virtual reality experience in Singapore

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City, a dazzling VR experience inspired by the world’s most captivating archaeological wonder, is set to make its Asia-Pacific debut in Singapore next month. This innovative and entirely immersive expedition allows visitors to explore the iconic Inca citadel – redefining how history is told and how travel is experienced.

📅 From 18 Sep 2025
📍 51 Telok Ayer St

You can get your tickets on Fever.

For more information, visit Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City.

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17. Singapore Art Museum unveils two new collection-based exhibitions

Exhibition view of ‘Talking Objects’. Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum.

SAM’s refreshed Collection Gallery introduces Talking Objects, which considers how familiar things become carriers of meanings, and The Living Room, which reflects on how works of performance may persist beyond their original moments.

📅 12 Sep 2025 to 19 Jul 2026
📍 SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark

For more information, visit Singapore Art Museum New Exhibitions.

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18. Park(ing) Day 2025 & POP! Into the Good Life

This September, Design The Good Life 2025 transforms Singapore into a citywide playground of quirky wellness and creativity. It kicks off on 13 September with Park(ing) Day in Jurong East, where over 30 creators reinvent carparks into free mini-festivals featuring smoothie bikes, foot soaks, nap corners, and playful stress-busters like Shark Café and frying-pan ping-pong.

The fun continues with POP! Into the Good Life (19-21 & 26-28 September), offering free workshops, AI photo booths, dementia-awareness and hands-on craft experiences across neighbourhoods. Most activities are free – just bring your curiosity and sign up here.

For more information, visit Park(ing) Day 2025 & POP! Into the Good Life

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19. The Singapore River Festival 2025

This special celebration honours Singapore’s 60th birthday with design-focused experiences that blend design, creativity, story-telling, and the sustainability of the Singapore River – a timeless connector of communities. Celebrate design, heritage, and community spirit along the Singapore River – where the past meets the future, and creativity flows.

For more information visit Singapore River Festival.

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20. Mid-Autumn Family FUN with Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

MAFF 2025 will feature a total of 27 diverse programmes taking place in SCCC and Singapore Conference Hall (SCH). One of the key highlights of this year’s festival will be Moongazing with Monday Bruce, an art installation at SCCC’s Roof Garden featuring five giant illuminated inflatables of Monday Bruce, the main rabbit character from a popular series of collectible blind boxes.

📅 4 to 5 Oct 2025 (Installation from 11 Sep to 30 Nov)
📍 Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

For more information, visit Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Mid-Autumn Festival 2025.

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21. MindChamps X Emma Memma: Dance Island Party!

Former Yellow Wiggle Emma Memma is bringing her sensational Dance Island Party show to Singapore for the first time! Join Emma, Elvin Melvin, BB Butterfly, and Waffles the Wombat for a spectacular live adventure. Sing, dance, and sign along to catchy songs in a celebration of creativity and friendship.

This unforgettable event offers a unique parent-child learning and bonding experience, proudly presented by MindChamps. Get ready for a fun-filled party of music and movement.

📅 8 to 11 Sep 2025
🕙 7.30pm
📍 National Library, Drama Centre Theatre

Tickets from $38. Get it on sistic.com.sg.

For more information, visit MindChamps X Emma Memma: Dance Island Party!.

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22. Beautiful Oops! The Musical Giveaway

Based on one of Melinda Gates’ favourite children’s books, this high-energy, heartwarming 60-minute show is just as fun for little ones aged 5 to 10 as it is for grown ups. With a story that celebrates creativity and resilience, expect catchy songs, playful characters, and a reminder that every ‘oops’ can lead to something truly beautiful! Stand a chance to win 4 tickets to Beautiful Oops! The Musical by Freddo Children’s Theatre (worth $180) 🤩

For more information, visit Beautiful Oops! The Musical Giveaway.

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23. Unleash the Ultimate Holiday Adventure with Get GungHo!

Camp GungHo Sentosa offers Beach BlowOut (Sep) and Spooktacular (Oct) camps with beach fun, games, and excursions to Adventure Cove and Palawan Beach. Kids can also join GGFC Celtic Soccer Blitz Camps in Kovan for football training. Designed by ex-IB leaders, these camps blend adventure, creativity, and sports.

Quote TNAP5 to enjoy 5% off, HANGOUT to enjoy 8% off (3 or more).

📅 Camp GungHo Sentosa; Beach BlowOut! (8-10 Sep) and Spooktacular Sentosa! (13-15 Oct); ⚽ Celtic Soccer Blitz camps at Kovan Arena, 8-10 Sep and 13-15 Oct 2025.
📍 Camp GungHo Sentosa, Drop-off and pick-up from either VivoCity or Beach Station Sentosa, Celtic Soccer Blitz Camps at KickOff Arena Kovan.
🏷 Camp GungHo: early bird price $380 (U.P. $430) for 3-day camp. Click here to register; Celtic Soccer Academy UK: $290 (U.P. $350) for 3-day camp. Click here to register.

For more information, visit Get GungHo Holiday Adventure.

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24. Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s Concerts for Children: Young Spacefarer’s Guide to the Orchestra

Embark on a cosmic musical journey with Luna the Young Spacefarer as she travels across the cosmos in search of harmony, friendship, and a way back home. Encounter curious aliens, mysterious planets, and thrilling chases, all set to the music of Tchaikovsky, John Williams, and Strauss. This vibrant interstellar concert invites young audiences to discover the instruments of the orchestra through storytelling, featuring Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.

There will also be pre-concert activities starting one hour before each show, such as the Instrument Petting Zoo where kids (and grown-ups!) can try playing instruments like the harp, cello and trumpet!

Tickets on sale now, get them here!

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25. 29th Ngee Ann City National Lion Dance Championships 2025 義安城全国锦标赛

Witness an electrifying display of skill and tradition at the 29th Ngee Ann City National Lion Dance Championships! Experience the thrill as elite lion dance troupes battle it out with breathtaking stunts and acrobatics in their pursuit of the national title.

📅 8 to 13 Sep 2025
🕙 7.30pm
📍 Ngee Ann City, Civic Plaza
🏷 Free Admission

For more information visit Ngee Ann City National Lion Dance Championships 2025.

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26. Free Cheers Breakfast Club bundles for our PSLE Students

More than 12,000 free breakfast bundles will be distributed at 113 participating Cheers and FairPrice Xpress outlets islandwide on 3 September (from 2pm) and 4 September (during store opening hours). This year, more than 1,000 bundles will be set aside for student beneficiaries from charity partners such as SINDA, Yayasan Mendaki, and CDAC. This will ensure that the breakfast bundles reach groups who need it the most.

📅 3 & 4 Sep 2025
🕙 3 Sep (from 2pm) and 4 Sep (during store opening hours)
📍 Participating Cheers and FairPrice Xpress outlets

For more information, visit Free Breakfast PSLE Students.

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27. NLB Big Book Giveaway – 60,000 pre-loved books up for grabs

In celebration of NLB’s 30th anniversary, this year’s Big Book Giveaway (BBG) will see 60,000 pre-loved books for everyone to grab over the weekend. These pre-loved books are from the library’s collections, and are generally older editions. Patrons at the BBG can expect to pick from a selection of genres ranging from fantasy and science fiction to mystery and adult non-fiction, as well as various Mother Tongue books for children and adults.

📅 13 & 14 Sep 2025
🕙 10am – 4pm
📍 National Library Building, Plaza
🏷 Admission is free

For more information, visit NLB Big Book Giveaway.

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28. Free admission to National Orchid Garden

Enjoy free admission* to National Orchid Garden for students, Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, Work Permit Holders.

📅 8 to 14 Sep 2025
⏱ 8.30am to 6pm (Last entry at 6pm)
📍 National Orchid Garden

For more information visit Free entry to National Orchid Garden.

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29. The Ultimate Pit Stop Adventure at Marina Square

Soak in the adrenaline of this race season with inflatable racetracks, obstacle course, plushies and exciting rewards. Marina Square is bringing the adrenaline of the race season indoors with a month-long celebration from 6 September to 5 October 2025, packed with action, family fun, and exciting rewards for shoppers.

From inflatable racetracks for the little ones to an obstacle course and shopping rewards, visitors can look forward to a high-energy line-up that captures the thrill of the race.

📅 6 Sep to 5 Oct 2025
📍 Marina Square

For more information, visit Marina Square September School Holiday.

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30. Kids Eat Free this September School Holidays

These restaurants are offering special Kids Eat Free meals this September School holidays including IKEA and Lime Restaurant at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering.

For more information, visit IKEA Family Festival 2025.

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31. World Manta Day 2025

Learn about these vulnerable animals through a limited time programme, expert sharing and themed activities. Singapore Oceanarium (新加坡海洋生态馆) is diving deep into ocean education with the launch of Animal Spotlight programmes that coincide with global awareness movements. Its latest programme, Animal Spotlight: Manta Rays, is timed to coincide with World Manta Day on 17 Sep and will run from 6 to 20 Sep, overlapping with the September school holidays.

For more information, visit World Manta Day 2025.

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32. Total Lunar Eclipse

On the night of 7 September 2025, Singaporeans will be treated to a Total Lunar Eclipse – a rare celestial phenomenon where the Earth slips directly between the Sun and Moon, casting its shadow over the lunar surface.

📅 7 Sep 2025
🕙 From 11.28pm

For more information, visit Total Lunar Eclipse Singapore

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33. Our Songs, Our Stories: A Community Singalong of Xinyao and Folk Music

This event is a heartfelt celebration of the rich melodies and timeless lyrics that have historically connected generations within Singapore’s cultural landscape.

Join fellow music enthusiasts for an evening brimming with harmonious sounds, a strong sense of community, and truly unforgettable performances. Relive the captivating magic of 民歌: a genuine celebration of music, culture, and profound connection!

📅 5 & 6 Sep 2025
🕙 7pm – 9.30pm
📍 Bras Basah Complex
🏷 Free Admission

For more information, visit Xinyao concert 2025.

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34. IKEA Family Festival 2025

Pair up with your little chef at IKEA Singapore stores across 6 and 7 Sep to race against time sorting the DUKTIG 14-piece kitchen toy set for a chance to win a fun prize. Then, children aged 5 to 12 can get creative on 13 and 14 Sep with a hands-on keychain-making workshop where they will design and personalise their very own keychain. More fun-filled activities for your little ones from a teddy bear mascot meet and greet, terrarium workshop and kitchen mystery mission await at IKEA Family Fest.

For more information, visit IKEA Family Festival 2025.

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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.

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