7 Events And Festivals Happening This Weekend

We are on to the last few weeks of 2016, and there is nothing better than spending the weekend with your loved ones after a long week at work. Singapore may be small, but we are one happening island with events and activities taking place every week!

Here are our picks of the most happening events taking place in Singapore this weekend.

#1 POKÉMON AT CHANGI YEAR-END FESTIVITIES

Ever wanted to see Pokémon in real life? Watch the first and largest Pikachu Parade happening in Singapore!It will be held at 10.30am and 7.30pm on Friday, 18 November 2016, and also boasts a variety of activities that both

It will be held at 10.30am and 7.30pm on Friday, 18 November 2016, and also boasts a variety of activities that both the young and the old will enjoy.

Where: Changi Airport Singapore
Terminal 2 & 3
Singapore 819643
Nearest Station: Changi Airport

Photo Credit: SAVOUR Sg

#2 SAVOUR CHRISTMAS

We will not lie: eating is definitely one of the best things about Christmas. SAVOUR CHRISTMAS is back once again, with a huge Christmas Food Market. It will no doubt be the perfect place for you to do your food shopping for the yuletide season.

There will also be 12 top restaurants serving up more than 30 amazing dishes at the Christmas Feast on-site. Admission is free!

Where: SAVOUR
1 Bayfront Avenue
Singapore 018972
Nearest Station: Bayfront

#3 BRAS BASAH.BUGIS ARTS SPRAWL

Taking place along Prinsep Street and embodying the theme of “Alley-vate”, the arts sprawl will take you into a pop-up urban experience. You can get to grab a hot cuppa, pick up a book at the mobile library, visit the Gentlemen’s Market, and more!

Where: Back lane of 151 Prinsep Street
(behing Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Campus 3)
Nearest Station: Rochor

Photo Credit: TODAYonline

#4 AFFORDABLE ART FAIR SINGAPORE AUTUMN EDITION

Calling all art junkies! Pop by the Affordable Art Fair, the one-stop location for a selection of works from local, regional and international talents.

There are also educational guides for art newbies, and is the best place for you to get a head-start on art collecting.

Where: F1 Pit Building
1 Republic Boulevard
Singapore 038975
Nearest Station: Promenade

Photo Credit: Gain City

#5 GAIN CITY SUPER JAPAN MATSURI YEAR END SALE

Shop for your home at the Gain City Year End Sale while you dive headfirst into a carnival filled with Japanese-themed activities, food and performances. There will be a wide range of Japanese snacks, origami workshops, and so much more happening at the festival!

Where: Gain City Megastore @ Sungei Kadut
71 Sungei Kadut Drive
Singapore 729577
Nearest Station: Kranji

#6 TRADITIONAL DANISH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

It is never too early to start on your Christmas shopping. Pop by the Danish Seamen’s Church’s annual Christmas Bazaar. The old heritage building will be transformed into a festive wonderland, with handmade advent wreaths, Christmas decoration, Danish design items, and Christmas snacks.

Where: Danish Seamen’s Church Singapore
10 Pender Road
Singapore 099171
Nearest Station: Telok Blangah

Photo Credit: HappyplateSG

#7 HAPPYPLATESG AT GILLMAN BARRACKS FARMERS’ MARKET

Chefs will be stationed at the farmers’ market creating tasty free food samples to highlight ways to reduce food wastage at home. This is in support of the #happyplateSG community initiative and is aimed to raise awareness about food wastage here in Singapore.

Expect to see names like Woodlands Sourdough, Sea Farmers at Ubin, Jixiang Confectionary, Red Baron, and more!

Where: Gillman Barracks
45 Malan Road
Singapore 109455
Nearest Station: Labrador Park