Weekend Guide (17-19 November): Twilight Encounters at Night Safari, ONE15 Christmas boat light parade

From a Christmas parade of boats, to a colourful and musical 5km run, this coming weekend has something for everyone. Fun awaits those wanting to kick back to the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, or parents looking for some Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Hatter-type entertainment for the children.

Twilight Encounters

Photo: Night Safari
Photo: Night Safari

Night Safari is offering visitors an even wilder experience with glow-in-the-dark walking trails, vibrant geometric animal sculptures, special black light photobooth, and animal character parades at this year-end festive event.

When: 17 Nov to 30 December
Where: Night Safari
Price: From $30 (via online)


ONE 15 Christmas Boat Light Parade

Photo: ONE°15 Marina
Photo: ONE°15 Marina

It’s never too early for Christmas festivities. A parade of boats lit up with Christmas lights is sailing from ONE°15 Marina at Sentosa Cove to VivoCity Promenade – a festive sight for the whole family. Other highlights on land include a holiday market, kids activities, Christmas tree light-up, and guest DJs.

When: 18-19 November
Where: ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove
Price: Free


Let’s Go Jalan Jalan

Photo: Facebook/Let’s Go Jalan Jalan
Photo: Facebook/Let’s Go Jalan Jalan

This food and music festival transports visitors back to the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s with nostalgic toys and old-school snacks. There will be live entertainment and more than 100 varieties of food such as local favorites like kueh tutu, mee Siam and goreng pisang. Other festival highlights include a heritage trail, live culinary workshop, and fun games.

When: 17-19 November
Where: The Three Peacocks @Labrador Park
Price: Free


Kids In Wonderland

Photo: Kids in Wonderland/Qiren Organisation
Photo: Kids in Wonderland/Qiren Organisation

For some family fun this weekend, enjoy this 45 minutes children’s play inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The performance brings you and your children to Wonderland for the first official visit of The Queen of Hearts to the Mad Hatter’s table with themes of friendship.

When: 19 November
Where: Level 2, Hitachi Square
Price: From $28 (via online)


Atomic Run Singapore

Photo: Facebook/Atomic Run
Photo: Facebook/Atomic Run

Exercise can be fun, too, with the world’s most colourful and musical 5km night run in Singapore this weekend. Participants will receive an exclusive LED bracelet and a show filled with electro performances.

When: 19 November
Where: East Coast Park
Price: From $50 (via online)