The best things to do in Singapore this weekend: September 5-7

Marina Bay Sands’ Sands for Singapore Charity Festival is back from September 5 to 7, and it’s giving back in the best way possible – with gourmet bites, live music performances, and a marketplace, all in support of a good cause. Delight in The Sweet Collective dessert box, or feast on festival-exclusive dishes from Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, RISE Restaurant, Bread Street Kitchen and Origin + Bloom. And if that's not enough, proceeds of select desserts ordered from seven signature restaurants will be donated to charity. Over at the Giving Marketplace, you'll find handmade goods by local crafters and social enterprises. Even playing games helps – each win on the interactive food game unlocks real food bundle donations to The Food Bank Singapore. Entry’s free, so come feel good and do good! Find out more here.

Mahjong, congkak, Go...there innumerable Asian games we're sure are part of your fondest childhood memories. This September, the Asian Civilisations Museum is exhibiting Let's Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games, which takes a look at how these games, whether sporty or strategic, have evolved and shaped communities and traditions over time. Explore more than 150 games, and actually try them out at interactive installations. There'll be fun outdoor set-ups and talks and programmes throughout the exhibitions long run, too (until June 7, 2026). 

In celebration of Singapore’s 60th birthday, the Singapore Art Museum presents the sixth edition of This Little Red Dot…, themed My Everyday in Singapore. Earlier this year, an open call for submissions was made, resulting in 60 artworks being selected for display, alongside four specially commissioned pieces by illustrators Andrew Tan, Jolene Tan, Adriena Fong and Jalon Tan. Together, these works capture personal stories and lived experiences that have shaped each artist’s Singaporean identity.

If a gentle reset is what you need, Sentosa’s Sunset Yoga has you covered. Happening every first Sunday of the month from September 7, this outdoor yoga session unfolds on the shores of Sentosa between 6pm and 7pm – perfectly timed with golden hour. With the sunset casting a warm glow across the shore, you’ll be guided through movements to slow down, reconnect with your body and mind, and soak in the calming sound of waves rolling in the background.

Who says kids can’t create beautiful art? Hello Future: Sharing Our Journey Together is the sixth edition of the Singapore Art Museum’s Think! Contemporary Preschool programme, and it’s a heartwarming showcase of creativity, imagination and big ideas from little minds.

Children from 24 preschools across Singapore have created vibrant, 3D artworks that express their personal dreams and stories from the past. Inspired by the museum’s exhibitions, including Seeing Forest by Robert Zhao Renhui, the young artists explored themes such as self-identity, community and the environment. This is your chance to see the world through a child’s point of view – playful and refreshingly honest.

Kampong Boogie is back – and it’s bringing the heat to Gourmet Park Kampong Bugis. Celebrating its 8th anniversary, this cult-fave open-air party returns with a brand-new weekly backyard BBQ bloc party series. Expect a rotating DJ lineup with dopamine-fuelled beats, tasty global street eats, and of course, a smoky Caribbean cookout by Camp Caribbean’s head chef Ricardo Allen. Plus, your $15 ticket includes an F&B voucher. Each Saturday spins a different vibe – from Latin fiestas to Afro-Caribbean rhythms – so no two nights feel the same.

What if we told you that you could walk among dinosaurs – all without a time machine? After touring the world in cities like Berlin and Toronto, the immersive dinosaur-themed exhibition Jurassic World: The Experience is roaring its way into Singapore and taking over Gardens by the Bay’s Cloud Forest with life-like dinosaur animatronics and interactive snippets throughout. We’re talking towering 8.5-metre-tall Brachiosaurus, a thrashing Tyrannosaurus Rex and a petting zoo where you can interact with adorable baby dinosaurs. 

The Gallery Children's Biennale returns to National Gallery Singapore from May 31, 2025 to March 29, 2026 for its fifth edition, themed Tomorrow We'll Be.... Coinciding with the Gallery’s 10th anniversary and Singapore’s 60th birthday, this year’s event invites visitors to explore the possibilities of their future through the values of joy, kindness, dream and love. Families can look forward to eight immersive and multi-sensory installations by local and international artists, alongside a series of engaging programmes designed to inspire creativity and reflection.

Local creative community GOFY presents Melting Thresholds, a group exhibition spotlighting four emerging Southeast Asian artists – Shu and Money Wang from Malaysia, Nina Sach from Thailand, and Jaeyyelle from Singapore. Running from May 17 to September 14, 2025 at Sweet Cheeks, the show explores dreamlike spaces through a series of quirky artworks that reflect on identity, memory, and transformation. The exhibition also features limited-edition gelato flavours by Sweet Cheeks, and all artworks are available for purchase on-site. 

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, the Ministry of Magic, and more, as special interactive technology and multimedia elements are weaved with captivating soundscapes to bring enchantment to us muggles. See plenty of realistic replicas from the movies, along with eye-catching illuminations, for tons of photo-worthy opportunities. Find out more here.