Category: Fun Places

The organizers for the annual Chinese New Year Bazaar at Chinatown has decided to cancel the event next year due to concerns over safe-distancing.

According to some of the shop owners interviewed, most have no intention to take their business online.

The bazaar was usually held for three weeks, leading to Chinese New Year  around Pagoda, Smith, Temple and Trengganu streets. During Chinese New year this year in January, 329 stalls took part in the bazaar.

This is the first time since 1989, the popular bazaar is cancelled.

Images from STB Singapore

A retail outlet at ION Orchard, In Good Company, has collaborated with a non-profit organization, Equal, to offer a meet-and-pet miniature horse session this Christmas.

Each session costs S$50 and includes entry and complimentary beverages from Plain Vanilla Bakery for two people.

There are six miniature horses who will be meeting the guests on a rotational basis. Hence, there will only be two miniature horses available for the meet-and-pet session at each time.

Here’s how the horses look like:

Entry is strictly by pre-event bookings and limited within each hour.

In Good Company will match S$50 to every ticket sold. In addition, 100% of the donation proceeds will go to Equal, in support of their efforts and the 1,500 beneficiaries that they serve yearly.

Meet-And-Pet Miniature Horse
Where: ION Orchard, #B1-06
When: Various dates in December 2020
How: Prebook a slot online

Images from In Good Company & @equal.sg

From tomorrow (21 November 2020) till 27 December 2020, there is a new Disney themed Adventure trail at the Singapore Zoo and River Safari for guests to explore this school holidays.

Guests visiting the wildlife reserves will be able to participate in various Disney-themed activities to redeem exclusive charm key-chains.

Explorer’s Doodle Mission Card

Guests can first collect a mission card from the Singapore Zoo’s Otter Exhibit or River Safari’s entrance to learn fun facts about the animals on this mission.

Upon completing the task, guests can redeem a doodle animal charm. There are six designs and each charm is only available on the stipulated dates at the respective parks.

Here’s the schedule:

#DisneyOutdoorExplorers Photo Adventure

For a limited period, guests can explore the parks to find hidden Mickey photo points. Guests can redeem an exclusive gift if they manage to spot and take photos of at least three hidden Mickey.

Gift redemption is available at the Singapore Zoo’s Forest Lodge or River Safari’s entrance only on weekends and public holidays from 10am to 4pm.

Explorer’s Doodle Trail Booklet

Mickey and Minnie needs your help to reunite the doodle animals that have wandered off.

Complete the Trail Booklet as you explore and learn about the various habitats. You can also redeem the exclusive Mickey and Minnie charm key-chains.

Here’s how they look like:

The Trail Booklet is sold separately at the Singapore Zoo’s Otter Exhibit and River Safari Entrance.

Singapore residents gets 50% OFF

Singapore residents can purchase this Disney themed package to enjoy 50% discount. This means, the price of adult ticket is S$37.50 (UP: S$75). The ticket price of a child aged 3 to 12 is S$25 (UP: S$50).

However, do note this offer is valid for single-park, same-day admission and is only for online purchases.

Do note the Disney themed activities are only available on weekends and public holiday.

WRS Adventure Combo
When: 21 Nov – 27 Dec 2020, 10AM – 4PM
Where: Singapore Zoo & River Safari
What: 50% OFF for local residents
Where: Buy Online

Images from Wildlife Reserves Singapore

According to several weather reports, Singapore is predicted to see showers on almost all days for the remaining half of November 2020.

The moderate to heavy thundery showers is expected to happen during the afternoons. On some days, this could drag into the evening.

Despite the forecasted rainy weather, the temperature range for late November remains rather consistent, between 24°C and 34°C

Coffee Bean Singapore has just released five Mickey and Minnie themed items for Christmas 2020. Here’s how they look like:

Mickey & Minnie Tea For One (S$29.90)

This cute tea set, when assembled looks like a snowglobe, comprises of a ceramic teapot (350ml), tea filter and a glass cup (400ml).

Mickey Mug with 3D Lid (S$19.90)

This festive mug can hold up to 320ml. It also comes with a lid with a 3D Mickey looking happily at you as you sip your drink.

Mickey & Minnie Cup Covers (S$12.90)

Each drink cover retails at S$12.90. A set of two costs S$19.90.

Mickey & Minnie Drink Stirrers (S$8.90)

Likewise, it’s cheaper to get them in a set. Two for S$12.90.

Free Gift with purchase

Coffee Bean is also giving away free 2021 Disney Table Calendar if you purchase at least S$30 on Disney Merchandise in a single receipt. Otherwise, one calendar retails at S$9.90.

Images from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Royal Sporting House Singapore has launched an “Unbeatable Deals” sale from now till 22 Nov 2020, featuring items from Adidas, Nike, Merrell and Puma.

This deal is available at both the online store and Singapore outlets. There are more than 600 items on sale with discounts up to 50%.

Here’s some items currently on promotion:

Here are the outlets:

• Causeway Point, #02-02
• Changi City Point, #02-39
• Clementi Mall, #04-06
• Compass One, #02-22
• ION Orchard, #B4-26
• JEM, #03-37/39/40
• Junction 8, #02-13
• Lot 1, #02-14
• Lucky Plaza, #01-36
• NEX, #02-29
• North Point, #02-39
• Novena Square, #02-53
• Suntec City, #02-467
• Takashimaya, Level 4
• Tanglin Mall, #01-21

Unbeatable Sale
What: Up to 50% discount
When: Until 22 November 2020
Where: Online Store & All Singapore Outlets

Images from Royal Sporting House Singapore

Starbucks Singapore is giving away a free Christmas edition reusable cup featuring a black cat tomorrow (17 November 2020).

However, Gold members can redeem theirs one day earlier on 16 November 2020.

The Christmas reusable cup features a black cat with a red ribbon color standing between Christmas wreaths.

Here’s how the cup looks like:

From now till 26 December 2020, Pokémon Singapore has opened a Christmas themed popup store at Vivocity. Like the Pokémon Centre at Jewel Changi, this popup store will sell plushies, apparel, and other merchandise.

Here are some photos of the Pokémon Centre at Jewel Changi:

Free Pokémon Plush Keychain

In addition, shoppers can also receive a Pokémon plush key-chain with any purchase made at the pop-up store — no minimum spending required.

A maximum of one redemption is allowed per customer per transaction. While stock lasts.

Here are the Plush key-chain designs available:

1. Pikachu
2. Eevee
3. Piplup
4. Bulbasaur
5. Squirtle
6. Charmander
7. Mew

Pokémon Christmas Pop-Up Store
When: Until 26 December 2020, 10AM – 10PM
Where: VivoCity, #01-87

Images from Pokémon Singapore

From now till 11 November 2020, Nike is offering up to 70% discount on sportswear, shoes and sports equipment. There are more than 800 items on sale.

Here are some ladies’ sportswear on sale:

And the men’s:

And not forgetting the much coveted Nike shoes:

Nike Singles’ Day Sale
When: Until 11 November 2020, 2359hr
What: Up to 70% OFF
Where: Nike Singapore Website

Images from Nike Singapore

Korean boy band BTS is launching a pop-up store at Plaza Singapura from 14 November 2020 to 14 February 2021.

Titled “Map of the soul”, the Singapore pop-up store features over 300 BTS merchandise. In addition, the store will also see the recreation of various scenes from the boyband’s Music Video.

Here’s how the previous pop-up stores (around the world) look like:

Besides a wide range of apparels, the pop-up store which occupies 2 units in Plaza Singapura could also feature desserts like the pop-ups in other countries.

Due to Covid-19 safety measures, customers will have to pre-register for these sessions. Pre-registration starts tomorrow on 6 Nov 2020.

The band will also drop its latest album ‘BE’ on 20 November 2020.