Have you been bored lately? Craving some spontaneous excitement? Then take a peek at our list of ‘Things to Do’ — a series dedicated to showcasing what you (and your family and friends) can experience in Singapore for the upcoming month!
How is it past the first half of 2024 already?! Now that we’re in July, you might think that with the June holidays being over, there’s nothing you haven’t done, but it’s only the beginning of a fun-filled second half of 2024! From furry festivities at CQ Furkids Fiesta to bowing down to the king of fruits at All Hail The King – Durian Fest 2024 and getting your glow on at the Glow Festival, July has so much to offer for you and your loved ones.
A Mega Despicable Summer
We all know the kids go bananas over anything Minions and Despicable Me, so they will surely be excited for the upcoming A Mega Despicable Summer at Universal Studios Singapore!
To kick off early celebrations before the release of Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 film, which opens in cinemas on 4 July 2024, Universal Studios Singapore is holding an event to celebrate all things Minions and the Despicable Me franchise! Expect many exciting new activities like the Mega Minions inflatables, the first-ever Minions flash mob, meet-and-greets, and a thrilling new show!
🗓️Date: 1 July to 11 August 2024
📍Location: Universal Studios Singapore, 8 Sentosa Gateway 098269 at Resorts World Sentosa
💲Price: From S$62 (entry into Universal Studios Singapore)
⏰Opening Hours: 10am to 8pm
To get your tickets to the event, check out Resorts World Sentosa’s official website. For more information, you can view their socials on Facebook and Instagram
World Food Fair 2024
Relish the flavours of the globe with the World Food Fair 2024, your one-stop solution to try everything everywhere all at once!
With over 200 F&B exhibitions of food and beverages from China, Japan, Indonesia, and beyond, the annual World Food Fair 2024 is a foodie’s paradise. What’s more, you can also enjoy huge savings with unbeatable show-exclusive offers, a line-up of food-themed activities, lucky draws, and contests! So save the dates, and you’ll have the perfect foodie day out planned for you this July.
🗓️Date: 4 to 7 July 2024
📍Location: Singapore EXPO Hall 4, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
💲Price: Free Admission
⏰Time: 11am to 9pm
For more information, check out Singapore Food Shows’ website, as well as Singapore Food Shows’ socials on Facebook and Instagram.
Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play
Do you remember the kinds of toys you played with as a kid? Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play, the National Museum of Singapore’s new experiential pop-up, is the perfect reminder of the toys you grew up with, and it’s here to reconnect you with the joys of your favourite childhood toys!
A collective effort from local artists and toy collectors, this showcase presents over 250 locally and globally recognisable toys from across various eras. Reawaken the whimsy of childhood playtime through an immersive experience consisting of a transformed museum exterior dressed up with local large-scale artworks, photo-worthy spots, and digital gamified experiences!
🗓️Date: 5 July 2024 to 5 January 2025
📍Location: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
💲Price: Free Admission
⏰Opening Hours: 10am to 7pm (last admission at 6.30pm)
For more information, visit the National Museum of Singapore’s website and their socials on Facebook and Instagram.
AFA Creators Super Fest
“It’s showtime!” That’s right, folks, it’s that time of the year again when the beloved AFA Creators Super Fest is returning this July! An innovative and engaging community event, this is the place to discover the best talents in areas like Anime, Cosplay, Crafters, and Music, and most importantly, find your very own community of like-minded anime fans!
This year’s AFA Creators Super Fest is not to be missed, as two new focus areas have been added to the fest! For all my fashion fanatics, showcases on the latest fashion trends and wearable crafts, accessories, and apparel inspired by Japanese culture and crafted by creators from Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and more await you here!
As for those in the creative community who are itching to know trade secrets, prepare to go on a learning journey with experienced professionals in the Guidance focus area, with 2 days of workshops, panels, and dialogues available to experience.
🗓️Date: 27 to 28 July 2024
📍Location: Singapore EXPO Hall 3, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
💲Price:
| Phases | Saturday – Day 1 | Sunday – Day 2 | Bundle – 2 days |
| Before Event | S$19 | S$19 | S$36 |
| During Event | S$21 | S$21 | Not available |
*You’re limited to only 10 tickets per transaction. Ticket Pricing shown above excludes Booking Fee. Booking Fee is as follows:
- S$2 booking fee per ticket for Single Day tickets
- S$3.75 booking fee per Bundle
⏰Time: 10am to 7pm
Anime fans, adventure awaits you at the AFA Creators Super Fest! As we all know, tickets for this highly coveted event sell fast, so grab them before it’s too late on SISTIC’s website! For more information, check out AFA’s official website and their socials on Facebook and Instagram.
Glow Festival
Did you put fitness as your top priority for your New Year’s resolutions? Now that the Glow Festival is returning for its third installation this month, you don’t have any more excuses to keep delaying your fitness journey!
From 6 to 21 July 2024, stretch, breathe, and glow with over 70 fitness and wellness workshops across six wellness zones. Plus, Glow Festival will also feature a myriad of celebrity instructors offering their signature classes across the 16 days — you’ll be in tip-top shape with these lifestyle professionals!
🗓️Date: 6 to 21 July 2024
📍Location: Marina Bay Sands’ Event Plaza
💲Price: S$20
⏰Time: To see the timings of all classes, check out Glow Festival’s schedule page.
Don’t let this opportunity to glow, not sweat, slip from your hands and get yourself moving right here at Glow Festival. To purchase your tickets, head over to Glow Festival’s website. For more information, you can see Glow Festival’s socials on Facebook and Instagram.
BeerFest Asia 2024
Calling all beer lovers! The global epicentre of beer, BeerFest Asia 2024 is bubbling to life for its 14th edition, and you don’t want to miss out on this frothy celebration of the world’s finest brews! For 4 days, beer enthusiasts can toast to over 600 beers from around the world, live performances, and delectable bites.
🗓️Date: 11 to 14 July 2024
📍Location: 6 Stadium Blvd, Singapore 397797 Stadium Blvd, Singapore 397797
💲Price: Tickets from S$26
⏰Time: 10am to 6pm
Ready to make a beeline for the irresistible beer? Limited tickets are available, so snag them on BeerFest Asia’s website! For more information, you can head over to their socials on Facebook and Instagram.
CQ Furkids Fiesta
Looking for more opportunities to take your furkids out? Then CQ Furkids Fiesta is the one for you and your fur babies! Proud pawrents and their pets can expect two days filled with fun activities, contests, and giveaways!
Some activities and contests include the SlowFeeding Munch Off which promotes healthy eating habits and the Temptation Trail, which allows you to pit your pet against other pets in an intense race!
The CQ Furkids Fiesta is where you can continue strengthening your bond with your pets all in one place over a weekend. So now that your weekend plans are set, all you have to do is get your pets ready for the fiesta!
🗓️Date: 6 to 7 July 2024
📍Location: Fountain Square, CQ @ Clarke Quay
⏰Time: 1pm to 9pm
It’s a pet paw-ty here at CQ Furkids Fiesta! If you’re interested to learn more about the event, check out our in-depth guide here! You can also follow updates from CQ @ Clarke Quay’s socials on Facebook and Instagram.
CellarFiesta 2024
This year, CellarFiesta is running for its third year. As Singapore’s pioneering alcohol festival, this is an event alcohol aficionados won’t want to miss out on! CellarFiesta 2024 promises an unparalleled experience as over 150 international brands will be showcased during the event!
Over three days, CellarFiesta becomes a playground for you, with wines, whiskies, gins, rums, tequila, sake, shochu, and more available for sampling! On top of that, you can also enjoy a food and entertainment zone, as well as other exciting activities such as Jagua tattooing, Caricature drawings, perfume making, and more.
As per tradition, CellarFiesta 2024 will offer free entry! Simply register as a Cellarbration member to join the event for free. Plus, registering has its perks as you can receive coupons to get your first 5 samples at the event for free!
🗓️Date: 12 to 14 July 2024
📍Location: Suntec City Convention Centre Hall 406, 1 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039593
💲Price: Free
⏰Time: 12pm to 10pm (12 to 13 July) and 12pm to 9pm (14 July)
CellarFiesta 2024 is getting the cellarbration started! To register for the event, check out Cellarbration Singapore’s website. For more information, check out Cellarbration Singapore’s socials on Facebook and Instagram.
Illustration Arts Festival 2024
Don’t worry; we didn’t forget about our art enthusiasts! Back for its 5th edition, Singapore’s indie festival Illustration Arts Festival 2024 (IAF), is here to celebrate illustration and illustrators across Asia and beyond!
Featuring over 130 talented illustrators from across the globe, the festival provides them with a vibrant platform to amplify their voices as image-making creators and more visibility in the art community. This provided platform is essential this year for such amazing creators, especially in a time when AI, machine learning, and social media algorithms dominate the digital landscape.
🗓️Date: 6 to 7 July 2024
📍Location: ArtSpace @ Helutrans 39 Keppel Road, #01-05. Tanjong Pagar Distripark Singapore 089065
💲Price: From S$7.38
⏰Time: 11am to 7pm*
*Last entry time of each show date is 6pm
To support our local and international creators, come to IAF! Tickets to the festival can be purchased on Eventbrite’s website. For more information, check out IAF’s socials on Instagram and Facebook.
All Hail The King – Durian Fest 2024
Fans of the king of fruits, rejoice! At All Hail The King – Durian Fest 2024, you can savour a night of indulgence with a delectable, free-flow buffet of premium durian varieties and succulent tropical fruits fit for a king! You can also refresh your palate with thirst-quenching beverages as you tantalise your tastebuds with the various local delicacies and desserts.
All Hail The King – Durian Fest 2024 will be held at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). Limited seats are available, so hurry to get your tickets on the RWS website before it’s too late!
🗓️Date: 26 July and 2 August 2024
📍Location: 8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269
💲Price: From S$7.38
⏰Time: Session 1 is from 6pm to 7.30pm, and Session 2 is from 8pm to 9.30pm
I bet you can already smell the aroma of durians calling your name! For more information, check out RWS’s official website and their socials on Facebook and Instagram.
Twilight Flea & Feast
Ever wanted to have a taste of Australia without all the travel? Then head down to Twilight: Flea & Feast! Inspired by the Australian hawkers’ markets, Twilight: Flea & Feast houses street food, live performances, flea markets, movie screenings, grooming services, and children’s activities, so there’s something for everyone!
This Twilight: Flea & Feast is better than ever as not only is it the 20th edition, but it is also the biggest edition of the event yet! So be excited for more unique finds, delicious halal street food, exciting performances, and family-friendly activities during this special edition!
🗓️Date: 19 to 21 July 2024
📍Location: Suntec City Convention Centre, Halls 403, 404, and 405, 1 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039593
⏰Time: 12pm to 10pm
For more information on the event, head over to Twilight: Flea & Feast’s socials on Facebook and Instagram.
Harmony Fest! ‘24
Each year, Racial Harmony Day falls on 21 July and Harmony Fest! ‘24 is one fantastic way to celebrate this joyous occasion!
For two days, embark on an immersive adventure through 4 colour-coded interactive zones, each celebrating key values in fostering racial and religious harmony. This festival’s fun-packed areas include not-to-be-missed performances, esports games, exhibitions, and interactive activities!
🗓️Date: 6 to 7 July 2024
📍Location: OCBC Square @ Singapore Sports Hub
⏰Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
You’re one step closer to celebrating a fun-filled, meaningful event! To register for Harmony Fest! ‘24, check out Singapore Sports Hub’s official website. For more information, head over to Singapore Sports Hub’s socials on Facebook and Instagram.
Sake Meguri 2024
July is a month overflowing with alcohol events, and Sake Meguri 2024 is no exception! Presented by Sake.sg, Sake Meguri is gearing up for its second annual celebration.
Up to 200 labels from more than 10 renowned sake breweries will treat sake enthusiasts and first-timers to an in-depth experience! You can also anticipate other amazing offers, like Star Buy products, which you can purchase at up to 60% off, and the Mystery Box, which is back by popular demand!
🗓️Date: 27 July 2024
📍Location: Peridot Rooms 201-202 at Singapore EXPO, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
💲Price:
Early Bird Rates
- Single Ticket: S$58
- Bundle of 4 Tickets: S$199
- Bundle of 10 Tickets: S$399
⏰Time: 12pm to 5pm
You’re one step away from starting or continuing your sake journey with Sake Meguri 2024! To get your tickets to the event, head over to Sake Meguri’s official website. For more information, check out Sake.sg’s socials on Instagram and Facebook.
Like any of the selections we have for you this month, or have others we should include in this list or the next? Let us know at [email protected], or slide into our DMs on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. See you next month!
Visuals courtesy of Resorts World Sentosa, National Museum of Singapore, AFA Creators Super Fest, CQ @ Clarke Quay, Prudential, and Sake.sg.
*Article updated with amended details.
