The best things to do in Singapore in November 2023

Here’s your chance to find out how intelligent and resilient you are at Science Centre Singapore’s newest attraction – Escape @ Science Centre (E.S.C). In collaboration with entertainment company Gushcloud and Singapore theatre company How Drama, the Science Centre Singapore presents three thrilling escape rooms with unique storylines to put your tenacity and skills to the test. Of course, the challenges will tap into the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and a touch of imagination. Tickets are priced from $25. Enjoy a 10 percent discount if you purchase six to eight tickets to a single escape room.

The man behind the much-lauded Bottega Enoteca will be having a pizza-licious pop-up this November. Chef Antonio Miscellaneo's crusty creations clinched the 19th spot in the well-respected 50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific 2023 awards, and he'll be turning out a version of those at the Casa Vostra pop-up. These pizzas come from his Casa Vostra menu, a delivery-only, ready-to-eat concept that sees his famous pizzas tweaked to survive the trip from the kitchen to customers' doorsteps. Bite into his signature Newpolitan and DoubleCrunch pizzas: the first has a famously light and crispy crust, while the second sees pizza toppings sandwiched between two crunchy slices of pizza 'pastry'. On the menu are also homey pastas like cacio e pepe, vongole, and sausage, with cool gelatos and breezy drinks to match. 

Fancy a movie with a side of wildlife? Movies in the Wild kicks off on Singles’ Day (November 11) at River Wonders’ Amazon Flooded Forest. This unique cinematic event will be screening romantic, comedy and action flicks – with the world’s largest freshwater aquarium as a backdrop. Catch movies like 500 Days of Summer, 50 First Dates, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as manatees, giant river otters, and more freshwater species swim gracefully by. Every ticket is inclusive of admission to the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, or River Wonders too, so you can have a full-day date with friends or that special someone.

Step into a Nordic winter wonderland at Poinsettia Wishes – A Nordic Christmas Adventure at Gardens by the Bay. The Flower Dome transforms into a tranquil fishing village found on the coastlines of Nordic countries. Classic red and white fishermen cabins sit nestled among fir trees, while poinsettias (flowers often used in Christmas wreaths) bloom around the exhibit. Expect to see more than 20 varieties of these festive flowers, including unusual ones with bright yellow and plum bracts. Keep a look out for the Nordic Nisses too – these are little creatures that look like a cross between Santa Claus and garden gnomes.

Strap in for a trip to the famous red planet, Mars, at ArtScience Museum's final exhibition of the year. Mars: The Red Mirror is jam-packed with 12,000 years of art, history, research, and cultural explorations surrounding the planet. Delve into fictional and non-fictional narratives of Mars through the works of pioneering scientists, filmmakers, writers, and contemporary writers. You'll be able to explore over 300 objects, including rare scientific manuscripts, sculptures, historical artefacts, films, and even an actual Martian meteorite. The Singapore edition will differ from the Barcelona debut show too, placing a greater focus on Asia to uncover Mars' influence in China, India, and Japan, and the achievements of astronomers in our region.