The best things to do in Singapore this March

You know the place is worth checking out if it’s ranked among the world’s top must-visit places for 2025 – we’re talking about Rainforest Wild Asia. Accessible from Mandai Wildlife West, the new wildlife park lets you trek through a recreated Southeast Asian rainforest, complete with winding paths that reveal wildlife from both above and below ground. There are eight open-concept habitat zones, where you’ll get to see wildlife including François' langurs, Malayan tigers, and more. The park also houses a cave-inspired restaurant, The Cavern, serving Western cuisine such as grilled octopus with chimichurri and beef tenderloin skewers with Padron peppers. More information about Rainforest Wild Asia can be found here.

From winning the prestigious Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition in 2016 to leading world-renowned orchestras, Conductor Kahchun Wong has put Singapore on the global stage. Now, as principal conductor of the UK’s Hallé Orchestra and chief conductor of the Japan Philharmonic, he returns home to helm the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) for three unmissable evenings. On March 28, he joins critically-acclaimed German pianist Gerhard Oppitz for Brahms’ soul-stirring ‘Piano Concerto No. 2’, before taking the SSO through the dramatic highs and lows of Shostakovich’s ‘5th Symphony’. Then on April 4 and 5, celebrated Japanese violinist Akiko Suwanai takes the stage with Wong for Dvořák’s folk-inspired ‘Violin Concerto’, followed by Elgar’s deeply moving ‘Enigma Variations’. Tickets start from $15.

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Don’t be too quick to think that the Porsche Singapore Classic is just about golf – the event returns to the Laguna National Golf Resort Club from March 20 to 23 with not just world-class golf action, but also enticing lifestyle experiences that everyone can enjoy. Head to the Spectator Village, where the par-tee is at. Refuel on tasty street eats, challenge your mates in various games, put your putting skills to the test, and climb your way up the leaderboard, where you can even stand a chance to win a brand-new Porsche Taycan Turbo S. The little ones can also have a go at the Carrera Kids Course for their first taste of golf. Keeping energies high with upbeat anthems is none other than UNGRUMP. Before you head home, be sure to leave your mark on the colouring wall, snap a photo with the Porsche Art Car, and grab exclusive merch.

The Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar is undoubtedly one of the biggest Ramadan events happening every year, and this year’s rendition features over 500 stalls. These booths are either halal-certified or Muslim-friendly, selling items from festive clothes to yummy grub. Come hungry, as there are 150 F&B stalls to browse, including BFF Seafood, manned by local influencer Ridhwan Azman. More details can be found here.

One of the city’s major golfing events is back with a bang – and it’s bigger, bolder, and louder than ever. From March 14 to 16, LIV Golf Singapore presented by Aramco is set to transform Sentosa Golf Club into an electrifying combo of sport, music, and entertainment, where 54 of the world’s best golfers duke it out in individual and team formats. Expect thrilling showdowns, a live music performance by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy, and a festival-style Fan Village packed with games, activities, and tasty eats to keep energies high. Your ticket also gets you up close to the action – walk the legendary Serapong Course, take in the stunning views, and watch players navigate the greens, scoring holes-in-one. And if you’ve never swung a club in your life, now is your chance to give it a go. Find out more here.

Cherry blossoms are now abloom at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, with a slew of real cherry trees and accompanying Japanese-inspired displays. The latest edition is said to feature the largest number and widest variety of sakura trees compared to all past displays, with species like the early-blooming chishima-zakura, the Yoshino Shidare (Japanese weeping cherry), and the distinctly pink kawazu-zakura that’s making its first appearance here. This year’s event also places a special emphasis on Fukuoka’s hidden gems, so look forward to larger-than-life installations modelled after Kyushu’s majestic Kokura Castle and Fukuoka Castle’s Phantom Tower. Adding on to that are 130 glowing bamboo lanterns specially flown in from the actual Kokura Castle, striking red torii gates, and small wooden plaques bearing handwritten wishes.

This sakura display at Gardens by the Bay just started welcoming visitors on March 8, and will be running for almost a full month till April 6, 2025. Entry is priced at $12 for local adults. Find out more and get your tickets here.

Hold space for Wicked as the musical is arriving at our shores this March. Crowned as Broadway’s fourth longest-running production, Wicked follows the story of two witches, Elphaba and Galinda, in the time before and after Dorothy arrives in Oz. It delves into the intricate relationship between Elphaba, who transforms into the ‘Wicked Witch of the West’, and Galinda, who becomes ‘Glinda the Good’, while exploring the themes of identity and self-acceptance. Find out more about Wicked the musical in Singapore here.

Sometimes the best way to beat the Singapore heat is with a dose of thrills and spills. After making waves at its debut last year, Kiztopia’s Splashtopia is back at Palawan Green, Sentosa for more splashin’ good fun with its biggest edition yet. This year’s pirate-themed water wonderland invites families to seas the moment (see what we did there?) with 10 massive, specially designed inflatables. Your mission? Team up with the Kiztopia Friends to fend off pesky pirates and take on Dr. Octo, a giant purple octopus, all while tackling obstacle courses, zooming down water slides, and uncovering treasure-filled surprises at every turn. And it's not just for the school holidays – Splashtopia runs from March 7 to 31, so there’s plenty of time to make a splash.

It’s about to get wet and wild at Downtown East with the return of Songkran Festival. The month-long revelry brings Thailand’s iconic celebration to us at Wild Wild Wet, with live singing performances and exciting Muay Thai demo matches. The water festival features a giant inflatable maze to dash around in, and a dunk tank to douse your pals in water. Event tickets are priced from $22 for adults and $16 for children, and all passes come with a free Singha beer or Malee coconut water. More details can be found here.