Flowers never stop blooming at Gardens by the Bay as the well-loved cherry blossom festival Sakura Matsuri returns this March!
Stroll under the delightful springtime blooms and embark on an adventure with Momotaro, a popular hero of Japanese folklore, at the Sakura Matsuri: Tale of the Peach Boy Floral Display. Complementing the floral display in Flower Dome are Cultural Programmes showcasing traditional Japanese arts such as tea ceremony and taiko drum performance, as well as Experience Areas offering activities from video gaming to colouring. Rounding off the festivities is Anime Garden, a celebration of Japanese pop culture with free anisong concerts, anime screenings, and appearances by celebrity cosplayers at The Meadow.
The Sakura Matsuri will take place from now till 29 March 2020.
50% OFF TICKETS
Enjoy 50% discount on tickets purchased for One Conservatory, Two Conservatories, Floral Fantasy, Supertree Observatory and Attraction Bundle*!
Promotion is valid for visit from 6 – 22 Mar 2020, for Singapore residents only.
Complete your Sakura Matsuri visit with Hanami Experience!
Hop on their Auto Rider, an autonomous vehicle which takes you to Flower Dome* to experience the transient beauty of sakura on display. Don on a yukata for that perfect photo, then enjoy sake and Japanese delights in the Auto Rider display vehicle in Flower Dome.
With just $20, enjoy the following:
Two-way ride onboard the Auto Rider (Bayfront Plaza – Flower Dome)
Yukata Rental
Hanami pack: Sakura flavoured snacks and green tea specially imported from Japan
Sakura Sake tasting
Hanami Experience can be purchased from our Auto Rider crew at Bayfront Plaza or Flower Dome (beside Flower Field Hall).
For more information of the Sakura Matsuri, click here.
The glittering trees and the glistening streets mark the Christmas Eve in Singapore. What are your plans for the holidays? Do you fancy a crowded night out or a peaceful night in?
I, for one, was showered with gifts from generous clients and friends. Not to mention, I bravely partook in a holiday spree. There were great deals everywhere! The exhilarating feelings of Christmastime brings happiness to people of all ages. Celebrate the Yuletide spirit by visiting one or all of these amazing places:
GREAT CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
It is difficult to resist the retail bargains found islandwide! As I have mentioned above, I embraced the volume of people to accomplish my holiday spree. The crowds were truly overwhelming. I noticed that they condensed in one place – Orchard Road’s Christmas Village. The Christmas Village includes Santa’s house, amusement rides, and a pop-up market.
The “Endless Wonder — Christmas on A Great Street” market is located at the Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. You can expect an array of retailers such as Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tiffany & Co., Casio, SK-II, Fish & Co., and Haagen Dazs. You do not want to miss the Christmas Countdown concert as well as the gorgeous street lights!
Location: Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza Rate: Free admission Duration: Open daily at 11 am until December 25, 2017
SMASHING NEON PARTY
Let your neon dreams come to life as you enter the largest retail playground in Singapore – the Flashbang! A variety of food stalls, game booths, and craft workshops await you at daylight. When night dawns, neon installations designed by the local artists will light up the place. You are sure to snap Instagram-worthy pictures in every corner! Boosting your social media profile is important during the Millennial era, right?
Image Credits: instagram.com/agoncilloanna
My sister and I began our Flashbang stroll with a sip from our cocktails. We were enticed by the old-school arcade games, the live music performances, the unique food stalls, and the luminous LED-light balloons. Our experience was concluded by a restful nap at the Airmocks’ hammocks.
Location: Grange Road Carpark Rate: Free admission Duration: Open daily at 3 pm until December 30, 2017
A CINEMATIC WONDERLAND
Gone are the days when you visit a Christmas event mainly for its festive market. At Gardens by the Bay’s Christmas Wonderland, you will be delighted to see an action-packed area. This place is filled with live performances, light sculptures, carnival games, and snowfall shows. You will be greeted by the quaint wooden huts containing artisinal products and quirky crafts. It is recommended to see and snap Santa’s well-lit grotto!
My family and I decided to explore its cinematic wonders tonight. We are looking forward to witness the Vokatones perform their Christmas Carols as well as the Luminarie Light Sculptures at 7 pm. Buy your tickets online (at least one day in advance) to get the discounted price of S$4 to S$8 instead of paying S$6 to S$10.
Location: Gardens by the Bay Rate: S$4 to S$10 Duration: Opens daily at 4 pm until December 26, 2017
THE FAMOUS CARNIVAL
With hundreds of online reviews, who would not be curious about the largest carnival in Singapore? The Prudential Marina Bay Carnival spans about 3.5 football fields. It hosts over forty rides including the Star Flyer, Mach 5, and Das Fun Schiff. The Star Flyer gives a sensation of flying with its 35-meter tower. The Mach 5 swings its riders round and round at an outstanding 55 meters high. Lastly, the Das Fun Schiff is their take on the classic Vikings ride.
Ease your throbbing heart as you check out the selection of local and international food such as chicken rice bowls and chendol soft serves. Top your thrilling experience with a carnival staple such as the candy floss or cotton candy.
Perhaps one of the most interesting stories about the carnival is the viral article that narrates a writer’s experience with a stranger. The writer invited a senior taxi driver to the carnival out of spontaneity. They happily strolled the entire area and talked about life (in general). He wisely said: “I learnt in business that we can’t abandon people during hard times…”
Feast on your favourite local delights at Satay by the Bay at only S$1 when you pay with UOB Cards via mobile devices!
Located within Gardens by the Bay, enjoy views of the waterfront while enjoying a delightful meal with your family and friends. Only limited quantities available per day, don’t forget to get there early!
Choose from the following:
Boon Tat BBQ Seafood: Yang Zhou Fried Rice (U.P. S$6)
Claypot & Bak Ku The: Claypot Rice (U.P. S$10)
Dessert: Summer Holiday (U.P. S$10)
Fried Carrot Cake: Fried Carrot Cake (U.P. S$6)
Fruit/ Fruit Juice: 2 Cups of Sugar Cane (U.P. S$6)
Terms and conditions:
Valid from 1 – 31 Dec 2017, while stocks last on a first come first served basis. Valid only for the first 17 redemptions per item per stall per day at Marina Live Seafood & Steamboat, Roast Duck & Chicken Rice, Boon Tat BBQ Seafood, Turkish, Mediterranean, Thai Spize, Fried Carrot Cake, Indonesian BBQ & Grill, Mini Pot, Ji De Chi Dessert & Asian Snack, Huat Huat BBQ Chicken Wings, Claypot & Bak Ku Teh, Prata, Nasi Briyani, Lorong 29 Geylang Hokkien Mee, Porridge Stall, Fruit/Fruit Juice, Dessert, No 26 Bar & Bistro, Kampong Satay, Sri Geylang Sate, Opah Satay, Jumain Satay. Valid only for the first 10 redemptions per item per stall per day at Makan by the Bay and Marina Bay BBQ Steamboat Buffet. All offers are limited to 1 redemption per transaction per customer. Only one transaction is allowed at each time of order. For Marina Bay BBQ Steamboat Buffet, offer is limited to 1 redemption per table (min 4 diners per table) and no splitting of table/bill allowed. All offers are valid for dine-in only. Visit participating stalls for offer details. Not valid in conjunction with other discounts, privileges, promotions, set menus, special menus or vouchers. All offers are valid for transactions made by UOB Cards via Apple Pay, Mighty Pay, Android Pay and Samsung Pay only. Other terms and conditions apply. Visit uob.com.sg/applepay for full details.
Heart A Bear Family Heartival is a family carnival with series of challenges and adventurous activities that is suited for the whole family.
We have games and activities organised and planned for the whole family regardless of all ages. Through the activities engagement and interaction, families will be able to strengthen relationship bonds.
Expect a fun filled activities for the whole family:
Quest Games
US Carnival Table Games
Bouncy Castles
Zumba Workout
And much more.
A family carnival with series of challenges and adventurous activities that suits the whole family. There are activities that involve all the family members for all ages. Throughout these excitements, friends and families can have fun, bond and create memories together!
Every kid participant will receive a quest card, which represents the Missions’ score sheet!
After every 5 stars earned from the quests, they are able to redeem their own plush bear from Build-A-Bear Workshop. Limited to 300 bears a day only!
Start your coming weekend by conquering these quests.
* Plush Bears from Build-A-Workshop are limited to 300 per day only
1. Quests on Adventurous Journey
An outdoor activity, seeking historic items, solving riddles, wipe out the dinosaurs and save the bear! These 7 quests includes a number of stops where the kids can take part in small adventurous activities which will help to push the little ones out of their comfort zone! Each quest has a specific series of tasks that must be accomplished to earn a certain number of stars. All quest games are free and are designed for kids age 3-12 years old.
• Treasure Hunt (7-12 years old)
Warriors like me are replaceable, but with your wisdom and agility we can conquer this quest and you will experience an unimaginable power that your mind holds. Brothers and Sisters, pick up your bravery and join me on this quest!- Dinosaur Bouncy Castle Hit em’ all
Jumpy Hula hoops
Treasure Map
Crawl your way to avoid the dinosaur and find the golden key- Maze CastleGolden Key
3 Legged Race
S crank course
• Little Soldiers (7-12 years old)
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have! This quest put you to the test to gauge how well and adaptable you can be when met with different obstacles in life. From rock climbing to navigating through infra-laser zones, the little soldiers in you will be pushed to their limits. Test your abilities to attain higher speed, guts and environmental alertness!Gear up Little Soldiers
Little soldiers’ Pledge Recital
Commando Inflatable Obstacle Course
Target Shooter
Commando Jump
Upon landing, cheer: * Mission Accomplished *
• Tribal Shaky Forest (7-12 years old)
Kids will be given the responsibility to rescue and help someone in danger and this requires quick reflexes as well as the strength of the forearm.
Dress up as a tribal member – Camouflage!
Do a rain dance
Shake it off challenge
Obstacle Bars
Giddy Way
Shaky rainforest – save the bear!
• Dough Builder (3-6 years old)
Self confidence can be build through art and activities. Start slow and build the way up through steady, continuous improvement.
Colour Hop
Play-Dough Swiper
Heart Moulder
Heart-A-Dough
• Pie-Face (3-6 years old)
Realise your potential and not let your parents down through these easy and fun exercises!
Parent will be seated on Pie-Face device, while child plays quest
Ping-Pong lay egg
Party Basketball
Balance Water in the Cup
• Juz Fun Quest (3-6 years old)
We want the child to be able to focus in a chaotic environment, with the ability to recognise the importance of valuable end goals or targets, in order to achieve what they want in life!
Maximize Your Cup Balancing Potential
Fill em’ cups up!
2. Carnival Table Games
We have 18 carnival table games ready for the young at heart! Running across the bouncy castle, shooting towards the clown’s teeth, struggling on the rodeo bull, rolling the ball along the big valleys and more awaits for the family members to enjoy the happy moments! There will be a ticketing booth for you guys to purchase the game coupons, each booklet is going at only S$20. Attractive prizes can be won after collecting a number of points from playing the games.
3. Photobooth
Snapshots would love to be part of the event! Drop by our photo booth, get quirky with our beary photo booth props and pictures taken! Lets all have fun and make memories together!
4. Adventurous Bouncy Castle
EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Free Movie Screening: Kung Fu Panda 3Movie Screening: 1 October 2016, 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m
Nothing beats watching a movie under the stars, now here’s your chance to experience and relive such moment with Kung Fu Panda 3! You are strongly encouraged to bring your own picnic mat and your family picnic essentials such as snacks and your favourite munchies!
Surely a great way to spend quality time with your family and friends!
Kick start the wonderful weekend with Zumba Workout!
Participate in the Zumba Workout with the great music and dance your way into shape with us. These sessions will take place from 8 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. on both days. To register, please log on to http://www.heartabearsg.com/registration/ to enrol.
Its Free!
US Table Carnival Games are a platform for parents and children to engage in fun and meaningful activities together.
PERFORMANCES BY
NTU Dance Club
A local Singapore Band with a thirst for creating good music. This vibrant and energetic band – Second Sunrise, will serve entertaining highlights with their unique and passionate take on different genres such as pop and rock, Rn’B and evergreen classics.
This vibrant and energetic band, will serve entertaining highlights with their unique and passionate take on different genres such as pop and rock, Rn’B and evergreen classics.
The beloved “Tulipmania” returns to Gardens by the Bay from 8 Apr – 22 May! This year, Gardens by the Bay traces tulips back to their roots in the ancient Ottoman Empire (present-day Turkey), where it was first cultivated and served as inspiration for many Turkish songs, paintings and poetry. Be dazzled by colourful “carpets” of tulips in the Persian-inspired floral display.
NTUC Members enjoy 1-for-1 admission to 2 Conservatories. Members will also enjoy 25% discount on local admission rates to both Conservatories.
Simply present a valid NTUC Membership card & proof of residence in order to enjoy the promotion and discount.
Last year “Tulipmania” highlights:
Share this promotion with your friends and loved ones! Not a NTUC Members? Share it with someone you know and tag along!
Mechanics
NTUC Members who buy 1 local admission ticket, at full published rate, to 2 Conservatories, will get 1 Complimentary admission ticket to 2 Conservatories.
NTUC Members will also enjoy 25% discount on local admission rates to 2 Conservatories.
Each Members will need to present their valid NTUC Membership card & proof of residence in order to enjoy the promotion and discount.
Applicable at Gardens by the Bay’s Ticketing Booth (Canopy) only.
Under this promotion, the admission tickets, discounted tickets and complimentary admission tickets shall only valid for 1 day and the date of visit has to be the same day as the date of purchase.
For example, if the NTUC Member comes on 10 May 2016 to purchase the admission tickets and wants to enjoy this promotion, he/she cannot choose another date of visit and has to enter the 2 Conservatories on 10 May 16.
Terms and conditions:
Valid till 30 Jun 2016
Present NTUC Card to enjoy the privilege
Not valid on eve of Public Holiday
Limited to first 55 admission tickets, sold at published rates, per day.
Each member can purchase up to 4 admission tickets to 2 Conservatories only
Not valid for OCBC Skyway and Garden Cruiser
Not valid for online purchase
Admission ticket purchased is not refundable or exchangeable for cash and is only valid for the day of entry
No claims will be entertained for any lost, torn, defaced or expired tickets
Not applicable with other promotions, discounts, offers or privileges
