August is brimming with fun, adventure, and first-time experiences in Singapore! Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a movie buff, a pet lover, or a fan of cultural festivals, there’s something for everyone this month!
Dive into our ultimate guide to the most exciting events happening around the island, and make the most of your August!
photo from Films at the Fort.org
Glenfiddich’s Films at the Fort
Date & Time: 1 to 18 August 2024 | 7.30pm onwards
Location: Fort Canning Green, opposite the National Museum of Singapore
Entry fee: Prices start from $43 (includes a refreshing Glenfiddich cocktail (worth $14) or two non-alcoholic drinks).
Catch the best of cinema under the stars at Films at the Fort. Celebrate its 10th anniversary with award-winning films, gourmet food, and cocktails at the historic Fort Canning Green. This open-air cinema experience is a highlight of Singapore’s cultural calendar, which means tickets are selling faster than the MRT’s interval during rush hour, so grab yours early!
Enjoy award-winning films like One Love, Bob Marley, Challengers, The Fall Guy, Crazy-Rich Asians, and Oppenheimer on their list of movies, and get your tickets here!
Photo from Qixi Fest 2023
Qixi Festival Street Party & Fest Village
Date & Time: 3 August 2024 | 5 – 9pm: Street Party @ Keong Saik
4 – 11 August 2024 | 2 – 9pm: Fest Village @ Kreta Ayer Square
Location: Various parts of Chinatown
Entry fee: Free entry to Chinatow, events and activities are ticketed
Kick off August with a splash at the Qixi Festival Street Party in Keong Saik! From 5pm to 9pm, enjoy lively performances and shop for beautiful cultural items between Jiak Chuan Road and Teck Lim Road. Continue the festivities at the Fest Village @ Kreta Ayer Square from 4 to 11 August, where you and your family can engage in a Qixi-themed scavenger hunt, try Chinese calligraphy, and learn more about the uniqueness of ‘Chinese Valentine’s Day.’ Entry to Chinatown is free; however, some activities are ticketed. For example, tickets for the scavenger hunt are just $7.70, and you can get them here!
photo from Gardens By the Bay website
MediaCorp’s National Day Concert 2024 – Gardens by the Bay
Date & Time: 4 August 2024, Sun | 7:30pm to 10pm, doors open at 4:30pm
Location: The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay
Entry fee: Free!
Celebrate Singapore’s 59th birthday at the National Day Concert, themed “Our Home, Our Heart, Our Singapore.” This vibrant event at Gardens by the Bay will feature dazzling performances by local talents and magicians, family-friendly games, and spectacular fireworks (in case you missed all the rehearsals and previews, together with our favorite local artists Taufik Batisah, Benjamin Kheng, and Shabir (and more!)
Hosted by popular Mediacorp personalities Avery Yeo and Hazelle Teo, this is a must-attend event to honour our nation’s spirit. You know what the dress code is!
photo from SG Pet Festival Singapore homepage
SG Pet Festival Expo 2024
Date & Time: 2 August ~ 4 August 2024 | 10am to 8pm
Location: Marina Bay Sands Singapore Convention Centre, Level 1, Halls A, B & C
Entry fee: Prices range from $6 for a one-day pass and $12 for a three-day pass. Free for children <1m tall. Goodie bags are while stocks last!
Pet lovers, rejoice! The SG Pet Festival Expo at Marina Bay Sands is the ultimate event for you. Enjoy workshops, and pet competitions, and connect with fellow pet enthusiasts – yes, you can bring your furry friends along for this event!
This is the place for anyone passionate about pets, and you can get your one or three-day passes here!
photo from Eventbrite
Suntamed Beach Festival
Date & Time: 17 August 2024 | 4pm onwards
Location: Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club, 36 Siloso Beach Walk #01-01
Entry/Registration fee: Prices range from early bird price at $50 to VIP Meet and Greet at $160!
Singapore is home to many ‘first evers’ in the region (and in the world!), and Suntamed Beach Festival promises to be the biggest Desi event of the year! What’s better, it will be held at Singapore’s hippest beach club the Tipsy Unicorn, where you can party along with over 3,000 people to live performances and Bollywood beats spun by International DJs. Special appearance by musical genius Ritviz and mouth-watering Desi delights that will ignite the Shah Rukh Khan in you!
Get more information about the event and tickets here!
photo from Ridge Runners Singapore Facebook
Ridge Runner 12th Anniversary Run
Date & Time: 18 August 2024, Sun | 5 – 9am
Location: Kent Ridge Park – Carpark B (Vigilante Drive, Singapore 118176)
Entry/Registration fee: starting from $50/- for General Admission
Put on your running shoes for the Ridge Runner 12th Anniversary Run! This energetic event kicks off at 5:30am at Kent Ridge, with a 10km and 21km run that supports charity. All ticket proceeds go to charity, including SUN-DAC and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Register here and join over 700 members in this impactful and health-promoting run!
photo from Hello Kitty Run Fest 2024 Facebook
Hello Kitty 50th Run Fest
Date & Time: 24 & 25 August 2024 | 7:30am (Kids 900m Dash) & 8:30am (Adults 4KM Fun Run)
Location: Palawan Green, Sentosa
Entry fee: Price starts at $48
Race Pack Collection info: 17 and 18 August | 11am – 7pm, Clarke Quay Central’s Indoor Atrium
Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary at Palawan Green, Sentosa. Join the Hello Kitty & Friends-themed runs, including a Kids 900m Dash and Adults 4km Fun Run. It’s a fun-filled event perfect for fans of all ages, and you know Singapore is just obsessed with Sanrio things (remember the days when people would line up for hours for Hello Kitty plushies at Mcdonald’s?), so you have to register early here!
While you’re at Sentosa, hop on the limited edition Hello Kitty cable car for a scenic ride of Singapore’s waters and shop for exclusive merchandise at Universal Studios Singapore!
photo from Mandai Wildlife Group Website
Zoolympix
Date & Time: Now until 25 August 2024 | 8.30am to 6pm
Location: Singapore Zoo, River Wonders
Entry fee: 2 Park bundle price starts from $44 for local children
Wrap up your August with a visit to Zoolympix, where sports and wildlife meet in an interactive extravaganza. Engage in activities inspired by the remarkable abilities of wildlife, and experience an adventure that’s as educational as it is fun.
Are you as agile as an Orang Utan or sneakier than the Black Panther? Get into the groove of the jungle with your participation here!
photo from POP Toy Show website
POP Toy Show 2024
Date & Time: 23 – 25 August 2024 | 11am to 8pm
Location: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 1 – Halls A, B & C
Entry fee: Prices range from $28 for one day pass
For toy collectors and POP culture enthusiasts, the POP Toy Show at Sands Expo & Convention Centre is a must-visit. Explore an array of designer toys, collectibles, and pop culture merchandise by purchasing your tickets here!
Psst, we heard that Premium Ticket Holders get an exclusive drop first of limited edition toys. You may want to read all about that in their ticket type and price list here!
photo from Bubble Planet London
Bubble Planet
Date & Time:
Monday to Thursday, 11am – 9:30pm (last entry at 8pm)
Friday to Saturday, 9am to 10:30pm
Sunday, 9am to 9:30pm
Closed on Thursday
Location: Expo Singapore (East side best side)
Entry fee: Standard tickets start from $23
Once again, Singapore has been chosen to host a ‘first-ever’ in the region: Bubble Planet. This sensory-boggling experience has travelled the biggest cities in the world and tripped many minds who came and saw its installations! From the exhibitionists that brought you Van Gogh: an Immersive Experience, step into a world of bubbles and whimsy at Bubble Planet, launching at the Singapore Expo this August. The date of the event itself is still a mystery, but there is a waitlist that’s going to give you 20% off ticket prices once the date is released!
Visitors will get to explore 11 themed areas filled with light projections, illusions, and interactive experiences. With a range of activities, from bubble baths (yes, you get to play with legit and giant bubbles!) to a VR room that will transport you out of this reality (literally), it’s a fantastic outing for families and kids of all ages.
Tickets are on sale now at their website. First 1,000 purchases get 20% off
Why stop at the events listed above? Singapore is a tiny island with lots of attractions that we can be sure you have not tried yet, so we’ve listed a few places below you may want to check out!
photo from Motion Art Space website
Motion Art Space
Opens daily, 10am to 7pm
Location: 36A Arab Street, Level 2, Singapore 199735 (aka Singapore’s hippiest street)
Fee: Prices range from $59 per child to $299 for group!
Pablo Picasso once said: “I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.”
So if you are unsure how to create art, why not head to the World’s First Motion Art experience and swing it till you make it? Design your own stunning abstract artwork with the support of scientific techniques (swinging pails, wall splattering) with no prior art experience needed! Not your average art studio, too—Motion Art Space has been featured in Vogue, Straits Times, and more, with over 1,000 five-star reviews, and it’s perfect for a family activity with kids as young as 2 so reserve your slot here!
photo from Marina Square
MatchPoint Inc
Opens daily, 10am – 10pm
Location: Marina Square
Fee: Packages start from $275 for 5 sessions (before GST!)
Want to play tennis but worried about expectation vs reality? Or you just want to try a fancy outdoor racket sport…indoors?
As Singapore’s first Virtual Tennis Simulator, Matchpoint Inc brings cutting-edge tech and boasts an exclusive mini tennis court located right in a mall! This exciting innovation opens up thrilling opportunities for seasoned players, competitive athletes, and little ones to join the tennis party—the goal is to supercharge the tennis experience for all enthusiasts!
Wimbledon (or at least a VR version of it), awaken your Serena Williams here.
photo from Fever SG website
Kayak Fishing by Fever SG
Opens daily, 7am to 6pm
Location: Tanjong Beach, Sentosa
Fee: Learn to row a boat and catch a fish from just $40 (based on choice of package!)
Not sure about you but we think fishing is for people who have all the zen and patience in the world…until Fever SG happened. Did you know that kayak fishing is a sport?
We were today years old when we found out about it! Kayak fishing is where anglers fish from a kayak. Using specialised pedal-driven fishing kayaks, anglers can propel themselves to their chosen fishing spots, leaving their hands free for the key task—fishing!
This sport is open to kids as young as 3, offers activities from Sentosa to East Coast to Punggol waters, and lets you choose the pace you’re comfortable with.
Oh, did we mention that the Fever SG staff can speak fish? Using special communication methods, your guide may just transform himself into Master of the Ocean and call finny friends to swim to you!
Book your choice of activity here.
photo by Isango
AJ Hackett
Opens daily, 11:30am – 7:30pm
Location: Siloso Beach, Sentosa
Entry fee: Prices range from $15 for Sentosa Skybridge Walk to $229 for Tandem Bungee Jump
We tried bungee jumping here last weekend and let’s just say, now we know what it feels like to have the liver shift into the lungs! Thrill-seekers, head to Siloso Beach at Sentosa for an adrenaline-packed adventure at AJ Hackett. Featuring bungee jumps, giant swings, and skywalks, it’s a paradise for those craving excitement because Jack, if you jump, I jump!
If you have not had the chance to go to New Zealand for this, just go to Sentosa (technically it is overseas…because you need to cross the seas…to get there) and book your session here.
DBS Sailing by the Bay
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 3pm-5:40pm, Sat-Sun 1:40pm-5:40pm
Location: The Pontoon beside the Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049323
Fee: FREE
If yachting is out of your budget, then let’s try sailing and experience Marina Bay like never before! Hop aboard DBS sailboats and enjoy breathtaking views of the bay—all while pretending you’re a sailing pro (no pirate hat required). DBS’ commitment to sprucing up the bay means these sailing adventures are totally free and open to everyone.
So, grab your sea legs and set sail for a fun-filled time on the water—no need for a sea captain’s license!
However, you may need a 20/20 ship captain’s eyesight to spot the meeting place located at the Pontoon beside Customs House. It’s literally a small table, but there’s a lot of enthusiastic and happy sailors, so it won’t be so hard to miss!
Bookings for July have ended. You can visit their website and stay tuned for new slots opening in August. Just FYI, DBS Sailing by the Bay is very popular with early sign ups!
*events are updated as of 31st July 2024. Join our mailing list or follow us on our socials @parentsworldsg (instagram) and @ParentsWorld (Tiktok) for the latest updates on what’s fun and exciting in Singapore for singles all the way to families with 3 generations of members in tow!
