September is typically when Singapore turns into a charming stage for theatre artists, musicians, F1 enthusiasts and adventurous audiences from all over. This year, things are different (due to the pandemic), the city is quieter, and the traffic is smoother, but the appetite for fun and entertainment is insatiable.
The past couple of months have been, you could say, no walk in the park. While we’re turning to online entertainment, virtual festivals and gaming devices to de-stress, nothing beats the joy of frolicking under the sun by the beach or simply hanging out with your best pals at your favourite cafe.
Can we still have fun living in a time of pandemic like this?
I don’t think there’s a perfect answer to this, but in the coronavirus era where work and play are carried out at home, the desire to go outside (unless you lived in a big mansion) even if it’s just for a while, is natural since we can’t even go on a holiday abroad. (Read: Staycation in Singapore: 3 Chic Hotels under $250 per night)
Now, instead of going out every day, masked flâneurs might consider reducing the frequency and always plan ahead to avoid the crowd. Let’s keep in mind that Singapore is still in Phase 2 of safe-reopening.
As the pandemic rages on worldwide, we have adopted a new way of living such as wearing a face mask, carrying a hand sanitizer, standing or sitting at least 1-metre apart when queueing or dining out, and no large gathering of more than 5 persons.
Have Fun This September While Safe-distancing
Fun isn’t entirely cancelled as we are seeing more local attractions and premises certified SG Clean.
We unpack 8 fun things to do in Singapore this month, including an indoor trampoline park, a neon-lit skating rink, an obstacle course on the sea and a fleet of vintage Vespa. For those looking for fun activities to do with your kids, we’ve got you covered as well!
1. Living Worlds: An Animal Planet Experience (4 Sep – 13 Sep 2020) at Science Centre
While your plans to experience the savannah in Africa or volunteer in a zoo abroad have been shelved indefinitely, you can journey to Science Centre Singapore and immerse yourself in the Living Worlds: An Animal Planet — the world’s first travelling wildlife and exploration exhibition created and produced by Kingsmen in collaboration with Discovery Inc and Science Centre Singapore.
2. Snow City Winter Shooting Arena
No flights to Hokkaido, no problem! An exciting winter getaway awaits in the west region of Singapore. Run, duck and slide at the Winter Shooting Arena, the latest addition to the snow and winter experience at Snow City Singapore! Gather a team of two to 5 players and have a paintball match in the snow!
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3. Mid-Autumn Festival 2020 at Gardens by the Bay (18 Sep – 4 Oct 2020)
In celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival, Gardens by the Bay will be illuminated with colourful lanterns and traditional displays from 18 Sep to 4 Oct 2020. Admission is free. Time to spruce up your Instagram feed! For more information about the festivity, click here.
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4. Bounce Trampoline Park
An indoor space for you to fly through the air and leap off the walls – Bounce Trampoline Park is a freestyle playground for both adults and kids to defy gravity and burn some calories in an atmosphere of adventure and fun! It’s definitely a fun way to disconnect from your day-to-day responsibilities!
5. Not Your Typical Bowling Alley at K Bowling Club
K Bowling Club offers more than just bowling, despite its name, there are arcade games, darts station, and karaoke box on site. It’s a multi-entertainment venue for everyone, doesn’t matter if you’re an excellent bowler or not. Those neon lights and Kpop songs will make you feel like you have been transported to Myeongdong. K Bowling Club is open daily from 10am till 3am.
6. Skate to the music at neon-lit Hi-Roller Indoor Skating Rink
Thinking you could only experience roller disco in Europe? Then you’re in for a surprise! Hi-Roller is Singapore’s largest indoor skating rink bathed in neon lights and rollerskating jams that promise a fun day out! There are limited slots per day so be sure to check online and reserve in advance! Here’s one way to have fun while safe-distancing!
7. Explore Singapore on a Vespa Ride
While there’s no F1 race and mega concerts this year, how about going on an adventure around Singapore on a vintage Vespa? Check out Singapore Sidecars, a social enterprise that offers the world’s first vintage Vespa sidecar tours, while channelling profits and resources for good causes. There are different types of tours available such as heritage-focused tours around iconic neighbourhoods of Singapore as well as night rides to some of the best dining spots in town. Definitely a fun and cute way to take your date around Singapore!
8. Climb, slide, leap and bounce your way through HydroDash
By now you’d have heard about this floating playground making waves in Sentosa island! HydroDash is Singapore’s first floating playground with an open water obstacle course for thrill-seekers to dash, slide, leap and repeat for two hours! If your idea of fun is bouncing off the giant inflatables and sliding into the sea, HydroDash is the perfect place to be!
