The best things to do in Singapore in October 2024

Ever wondered what the future looks like? Forget time machines – The Copernican Principle is your ticket to ride. Inspired by the groundbreaking ideas of Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, the exhibition curated by Jan Swierkowski brings an innovative blend of art, science, and interactive arcade games to Science Centre Singapore. Get ready to navigate time and space with nine arcade games that feel like a blast from the past and the future at the same time. These games developed by Instytut B61 in collaboration with Tomasz Wlazlak combine 80s aesthetics with futuristic dilemmas like space pollution and AI revolutions, all while questioning the fate of mankind. From creating lunar nature reserves to dodging space junk, it’s a cosmic challenge that’s part nostalgia, part mind-bending fun.

Public task financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland within the grant competition “Public Diplomacy 2024”

From October 3 to November 8, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay’s award-winning restaurant Peppermint is teaming up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Top Chef Thailand Season 3 winner Wattanasak ‘Bas’ Changkeb to tempt you with bold, authentic flavours straight from the Land of Smiles – but with a novel surprise. Feast on gaeng kua sapparod lobster smothered in tangy pineapple and tamarind gravy, or the sweet and savory pu pad pong kari crab stir-fry with yellow curry. Crank up the heat with soup hang wua, a fiery Wagyu beef oxtail tower with a punch of coriander, or phed ped yang, tender roast duck in a rich, spicy red curry. For something lighter, the classic Thai seafood soup, infused with lime, chili and lemongrass from PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay’s own Urban Farm, will hit the spot. That's not all – you can also stand a chance to win a trip for two to Koh Samui, courtesy of Bangkok Airways. Keep an eye on its Instagram page for more details.

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Step into the shoes of an astronaut at an out-of-this-world exhibition coming to Science Centre Singapore this October. Space Explorers: The Infinite, is a breathtaking virtual reality experience that transports you to the International Space Station, where you get front-row seats to NASA-inspired missions. Witness 250 hours of never-before-seen 360-degree footage taken in space with immersive virtual reality technology to take you on a hyperrealistic voyage into space. 

There are three sections to the hour-long experience. First, participate in the first-ever spacewalk captured on VR. Then, explore a 3D recreation of the International Space Station (ISS). Finally, witness NASA's historic launch of Artemis I, its first major spaceflight of its lunar exploration programme.  

Space Explorers: The Infinite opens at the Science Centre on October 12, with tickets starting at $32. Find out more about this immersive space experience at Science Centre Singapore.