The best things to do in Singapore this week (March 10-16)

Cavern Restaurant in Rainforest Wild Asia opens to the public on March 12, where guests can experience the novelty of dining in a cave. The restaurant is inspired by Sarawak’s Mulu cave systems, with realistic cave droplets and limestone ceilings. You’ll even spot cave critters like black scorpions and racer snakes crawling around. Food-wise, expect mainly Western-style dishes such as the rigatoni alla vodka and pulled pork tacos. 

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.

Raise your glasses and toast to girl power at Komyuniti, where star bartender Sheen Yin takes the spotlight this International Women's Day. From March 8 to 14, celebrate the strong ladies in your life with three of her unique cocktails – each a liquid love letter to her mum's remarkable journey of strength and resilience. Start light with the refreshing Blooming Bubbles, then savour the bold, umami-laced Fallen Grain, a whiskey creation made for those who like their drinks with a little grit. Finally, sweeten the occasion with Coco Mango Sago, a creamy, fruity, and dessert-like tropical delight. Each cocktail starts at $18 (excluding GST and service charge), with $2 from every sip-worthy serve going to United Women Singapore – because there's nothing like supporting sisterhood.

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It’s food festival season this March, with the Kita Food Festival making its anticipated return to Singapore. The annual event celebrates the best of Asia’s culinary maestros and diverse food scene.

This March 12 to 15, it’s all about legendary crossovers — think four-hands dinners, kitchen takeovers, and more. You have Chef Eugene See of the mod-Sichuan joint Birds of a Feather join arms with Chef Kelvin Cheung of Dubai’s Jun on March 12 and 13 for a four-hands dinner ($118 per person). Meanwhile, Singapore’s only West African restaurant Tamba will be hosting award-winning Australian chef Brian Cole on March 14 and 15 for a kitchen takeover. The six-course West African feast is priced at $198 per person. And there’s still more — check out the full programme here.

The Kita Food Festival restaurant series ends with a bang on March 15 with Kita’s Big Barbecue ($88 per person). This massive backyard cookout will take place at the alfresco Gourmet Park Kampong Bugis, featuring six barbecued dishes prepared by chefs from buzzy joints across Southeast Asia. Familiar names include chefs Ricardo Allen (Camp Caribbean) and Adam Penney (Carnaby), as well as Waymann Cheong from the highly-raved Lucky Hole in Penang.

Find out more about Kita Food Festival here.

Nearly 30 years on and Disney On Ice is still as magical as ever. Calling all Disney fans, young and young-at-heart, grab your mouse ears as Mickey and friends skate in to bring modern favourites like Moana and Mirabel from Encanto, as well as long-time Disney Princesses to life – on ice, of course. This new show celebrates heroism through heartwarming tales of bravery and resilience. Expect impressive figure skating moves, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking sets, all elevated with innovative lighting and exhilarating special effects. It’s a show that will leave you cheering, laughing, and maybe even wiping away a tear or two.

The Five Footway Festival 2025 is back and better, where guests can get an exclusive peek behind the curtain at the Hand Puppet Craft Showcase by Paper Monkey Theatre and find out how these stunning puppets are created. While you’re at it, keep your eyes peeled for the Stilt Walkers who’ll be parading through Chinatown. Don’t miss the Five-Footways Exhibition either, a deep dive into the iconic five-footways of Chinatown. Finally, take a stroll through time at the Chinatown Heritage Centre, where you can step into a perfectly recreated 1950s Chinatown shophouse. It’s the only place in Singapore where you can experience the everyday lives of Chinatown’s early residents. Check out the full programme itinerary here.

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.

We may not have cherry blossoms swaying in the breeze, but there’s a Sakura Matsuri food festival that’s bringing Japan’s hanami traditions right to Singapore this March. Organised by Isetan, this gastronomical pop-up features cherry blossom-infused treats, street food, artisanal matcha desserts and more – come hungry.

Hop into the Easter spirit early with an epic egg hunt featuring 100 giant eggs scattered across Bird Paradise, each representing different bird habitats. Kids can also join the Ranger Buddies Eggs-pedition to discover C.O.U.R.A.G.E. life skills and take part in a digital Easter Eggs-ploration for cool rewards. Don’t miss the first-ever Avian Easter Parade on selected weekends, where colourful dancers take flight, and a special edition of the park’s Songbirds Keeper Talk to learn more about our feathered friends. Pro tip: be a WildPass holder and enjoy free entry for kids with every adult ticket from March 15 to April 20.

It’s a celebration of Peranakan food at the Armenian Street Party: Peranakan Pasar, where foodies can explore and learn how to cook scrumptious Peranakan dishes. Shop the night market and snag cookbooks and fresh ingredients, or get a Peranakan-themed manicure or henna tattoo to commemorate your time here. Little ones can bounce around on the bouncy castles shaped as Peranakan kueh or learn how to make paper thoranams, which are hanging decorations rooted in Tamil culture. Other crafty activities include painting a mini batik, making miniature clay kueh earrings, and creating eco-friendly food wraps with batik cloth and beeswax. End your visit by grooving along to the live performances presented by senior singers.

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.

If your taste buds are craving an adventure, get ready for a feast that will transport you straight to the heart of Guangzhou. From February 24 to May 31, The Westin Singapore is serving up a flavour-packed homage to Cantonese cuisine, with the Canton Seafood Dinner Buffet at Seasonal Tastes and the Canton Afternoon Tea at Lobby Lounge.

The Canton Seafood Dinner Buffet (from $128) is an all-you-can-eat celebration of Cantonese flavours. Executive Chinese Chef Leo Cao Jin Ming – the maestro of Chinese cuisine at The Westin Pazhou – brings 30 years of expertise to a spread featuring Cantonese crispy fried chicken, steamed fish with green ginger, honey-glazed char siew, and more. Look out for Hakka yong tau fu, braised grouper fish balls, salted egg prawn balls and more, with desserts like Shunde double skin milk curd and put chai ko for a sweet finish.

For a touch of luxury to your afternoon indulgence, the Canton Afternoon Tea (from $78, coffee and Chinese tea included) tempts with a mix of sweet, savoury, and straight-up irresistible treats. Dishes like bi feng tang-style deep-fried lobster, braised cod in golden pumpkin broth, and duo snow stewed bird's nest take high tea to the next level, best paired with a steaming pot of TWG’s finest Chinese teas. 

Reserve your spot for the Canton Seafood Dinner Buffet here, and the Canton Afternoon Tea here.

Experience the inner workings of the mind like never before in Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind, opening on March 1 at Marina Bay Sands. Created by Moment Factory, this immersive exhibition takes visitors through eight interactive rooms that explore themes such as memory, perception, and ego. Using innovative technology and artistic expression, the exhibit brings the intangible aspects of the human psyche to life in a visually stunning and thought-provoking way.

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.

The blind box craze continues at the CapitaLand malls, featuring the popular CryBaby series. There’ll be two eight-metre-tall Crybaby inflatables, Stupid Cupid and Kiss Kiss – Angel Version, located at Plaza Singapura, CQ @ Clarke Quay, and Bugis Junction. If you’ve got Crybaby merch, flex them at Funan and Westgate’s Crybaby-themed photo booth. Share your pictures on Instagram, tag @CapitaLandMallsSG and @popmartsg, and include the hashtags #LoveIsaBlindBox #loveintheair on Instagram for a chance to win a POP MART hamper (worth over $200). 

Fans of the lovable yellow minions, it’s time to don your blue overalls and visit the newly opened Minion Land from February 14, 2025. This new section at Universal Studios Singapore is split into three areas: Minion Marketplace, Gru’s Neighbourhood, and Super Silly Fun Land, with rides that are inspired by the popular Despicable Me and Minions series. Curb your cravings with minion-themed grub at the new restaurant, Super Hungry Food Stand, modelled after the waterfront snack stand in the movies. No trip is complete without exclusive merchandise such as toys, water bottles, clothes, and stationery, which you can find at Minion Marketplace.

The Ramadan celebrations begin on February 19 with Gemilang Kampong Gelam Ramadan Bazaar 2025, featuring over 80 F&B vendors including Satay Ummi and House of Lemang. The bazaar also includes craft workshops, where you can learn Arabic calligraphy at Erwan Bar’s workshop or create your own Dikir Barat puppets. Undoubtedly the star of the show, the Sultan Mosque Light Show will showcase symbolic imagery like date trees and music composed by local composer Sha’aban Yahya. Keep up to date with the event here.

A hero to some and a vandal to others, Banksy has sparked global intrigue with his provocative art since the ‘90s. While the man himself remains elusive, you can now explore his genius without leaving the city. For the first time in Singapore, The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” Exhibition takes over the shiny new Fever Exhibition Hall on Scotts Road with over 200 pieces, from original prints to immersive installations. Unique to Singapore is a Walled Off Hotel-style entrance lobby inspired by Banksy’s 2017 boutique hotel project – the one famously dubbed as having ‘the worst view of any hotel in the world.’ Inside, you’ll find some of his greatest hits: the hauntingly satirical Dismaland installation, the iconic Flower Thrower print, and the striking Phone Booth sculpture. And who knows? With many clues scattered throughout, you might even crack the mystery of who Banksy really is. 

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Seeing Forest by Robert Zhao Renhui invites the audience to explore the lesser-known world of Singapore’s secondary forests, which are areas that have regrown after human-caused deforestation. The exhibition will feature a mix of videos and sculptures, originally shown in Venice, transforming SAM’s gallery into an immersive forest-like environment filled with sights, sounds, and stories. Zhao’s work brings these spaces to life, showing everything from sambar deer that escaped a zoo in the ‘70s to Japanese sparrowhawks stopping for a drink, and even a wild boar giving birth just outside Zhao’s apartment.

You know what they say: the bigger, the better. And that’s exactly what you can expect this holiday season at A Big, Big World, running from now until February 16, 2025 at Sentosa. From festive carnivals to larger-than-life experiences and immersive events, the island’s newest takeover spans three locations: Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa Sensoryscape, and Palawan Beach. Each zone offers a unique experience, alongside a magical beachside experience at nightfall with giant floating, marine-inspired inflatables. In celebration of Chinese New Year, there’ll also be an 88m-tall Starlit Dragon and a giant dragon kite. Find out more here.

The stunning Gardens by the Bay is set to get even more magical this festive season. For the first time in Singapore, all your Disney and Pixar favourites are coming to life at the floral wonderland’s new Garden of Wonder showcase. As you stroll through Gardens by the Bay’s Floral Fantasy, you’ll be greeted by eight stunning themed topiaries featuring lovable characters like Winnie the Pooh, Ariel and Flounder from The Little Mermaid, and Mike and Sulley from Monsters, Inc. Get in on the magic here.

Held at Resorts World Sentosa, the Singapore edition of Harry Potter: Visions of Magic promises to be even bigger and better, with an additional 10,000 square feet of space for even more magical moments to unfold. Step into familiar scenes from the Potterverse including the Room of Requirement, Newt’s Menagerie, Ministry of Magic, and more, as special interactive technology and multimedia elements are weaved with captivating soundscapes to bring enchantment to us muggles. With realistic replicas of what you see in the movies, along with eye-catching illuminations, there are sure to be a ton of photo-worthy opportunities. Find out more here.

Batik, a timeless art form and symbol of Southeast Asian heritage, takes centre stage at the Peranakan Museum. This captivating exhibition shines a spotlight on the creative and entrepreneurial journeys of three remarkable Peranakan women from the bustling port city of Pekalongan, Indonesia. Meet Nyonya Oeij Soen King, her daughter-in-law Nyonya Oeij Kok Sing, and granddaughter Jane Hendromartono, each a batik master in her own right. Discover their inspiring stories through about 200 objects, including cherished family heirlooms and 60 stunning batik pieces from the 1890s to the 1980s. You can also explore batik’s evolution through time at the interactive stations. Then take a fun mobile quiz to uncover your personal batik style and score an exclusive bookmark to take home. Keep an eye out for exciting pop-up performances, hands-on craft activities, and engaging curator tours during your visit. 

Singapore’s Bayfront Event Space shines like never before with the arrival of illumi, the world’s largest light, sound and multimedia illumination event. This marks the event’s international debut, featuring the world’s tallest illuminated tree titled ‘Tree of Lights’ which stands at 47 metres. In Singapore’s edition, visitors are invited to explore nine themed worlds such as The Enchanted Maples – one that will transport guests to Canada with glowing maple leaves and sweet treats from Sugar Shack. Other zones include a winter wonderland with shimmering snowflakes featuring curtains of twinkling lights titled Wall of Lights, and Puppies and Kitties, a space that will be taken over by 200 illuminated animal structures.