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Wanderlust: Travel Sketch Workshop
Unlock your inner artist! Add another layer to your love of travel! Learn to travel sketch!
Join us for WANDERLUST: Travel Sketch Workshop (Downtown Edition!)
All skill levels welcome — you don’t have to be an artist! (Minimum age 13)
The workshop will include:
- Creating your own travel journal
- A “How to travel sketch” Talk & Demo
- Walk-about of downtown neighbourhood for live sketching en plain air
- A complimentary drink & delicious slice of cake from The Social Space
- All materials to start your own travel sketching
- Cost for the 2-hour workshop including art materials, drink & cake: $75
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Walk for Our Children 2018
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The annual Walk for Our Children is back! Make your Sunday morning with family fun and exciting by joining the fari-themed walkathon where your kids will be encouraged to dream big, stand tall and firm in their values and beliefs.
Participation in the walkathon is free. Beat the crowd and purchase the carnival pack at $20 each in advance. Each carnival pack contains one set of carnival coupons worth $20, an event t-shirt, and a goody bag.
This year’s Guest of Honor is Singapore’s Minister of Finance, Mr. Heng Swee Keat.
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Transformers Run 2018
The first ever Transformers Run is happening in Singapore this January! The event is highlighted with a 5-km Fun Run of family-themed carnival that promises to bring a lot of fun to the whole family. The Transformers Run is organized by SouthWest Community Development Council (SWCDC) with the support of SG Cares and Community Chest. Proceeds from this event will go to charity.

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Siloso Beach Countdown Party
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Why not usher in the new year at the shores of Sentosa? The Siloso Beach Countdown Party is a great alternative year-end revelry for beach lovers in Singapore. The event features local and international DJs like Kaylova, Caden, DJ Jenni-F, and a surprise headliner DJ!

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Marina Bay Countdown 2018
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This is Singapore’s iconic annual New Year’s Eve Countdown set against the backdrop of Marina Bay. The event itself is open to the public but there are different ticketed activities around the venue. The official countdown starts a minute before midnight followed by a dazzling fireworks display.
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Orange Ribbon Walk 2017
Rise against racism by joining the Orange Ribbon Walk! Participants will walk 3.8 kilometres along Singapore’s famous landmarks as the sun sets over Marina Bay. Orange Ribbon Walk is organized by OnePeople.sg.
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Run for Beer 2017
Run for Beer 2017 is Singapore’s Hoppiest Run! The inaugural edition of this event celebrates friendship, bonding and active living through the common love for beer. It is the city’s largest beer-related running event held at Clarke Quay’s Fountain Square.
It will take runners through a breezy 3.2km route along the Singapore River, showcasing some of Singapore’s iconic landmarks such as the Raffles Landing Site, Boat Quay and Cavenagh Bridge. The route’s finish line will bring runners back to Clarke Quay where they will be ‘rewarded’ with beer and exclusive F&B discounts at various merchant partners.
The Fountain Square will also feature a host of post-run activities that include live band performances, stage games and more.
REGISTRATION FEES
Early Bird (till 24/09/2017)
– Individual (to win 1 beer): $45/pax
– Individual (to win 2 beers): $48/pax
– Group of 4 or more (to win 1 beer): $35/pax
– Group of 4 or more (to win 2 beers): $38/pax
Regular (25/09/2017 to 17/10/2017)
– Individual (to win 1 beer): $55/pax
– Individual (to win 2 beers): $58/pax
– Group of 4 or more (to win 1 beer): $45/pax
– Group of 4 or more (to win 2 beers): $48/pax
NOTE: You can run, jog, walk, crawl, roll, hop, skip or jump. Actually, do whatever you like. Just complete the route to get your beer. The event is non-competitive and neither is the drinking.
EVENT WEBSITE: http://runforbeer.com.sg/
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Yummy Food Expo 2017
Go hungry and have your fill of the delicious dishes! The Yummy Food Expo showcases an abundance of mouthwatering food choices (more than 1000 dishes) from over 150 F&B manufacturers and suppliers. Great for family bonding and group food tripping! Admission is free.
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DreamWorks Day Run 2017
Dreamworks Day Singapore is the first ever Dreamworks Day event in Asia. Bring the whole family and meet your favorite Dreamworks characters like Shrek, Po the Kung Fu Panda, and the cast of Madagascar. The merriment starts with a fun run and features a Dreamworks Carnival. Freebies await all fun run registrants!

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Carnival by the Straits
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Carnival by the Straits promises a lot of fun and enjoyment for the whole family! Go on the fun rides, get splashed in the water activities, indulge in the variety of food choices, or join the parent and child look-alike contest! Bring your shades and sunblock and make the most of the sun, sea, and sand!
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DBS Marina Regatta 2017
The DBS Marina Regatta is dubbed as Singapore’s Biggest water sports festival. Highlights include dragon boat races, Battle Bay water obstacle, outdoor yoga, flea markets, and ULTRA countdown party. Get in for free and indulge in the abundance of food and drinks offered by local partners.
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Vintage Toys from around The World
Experience an exhibition of the largest collection of Disneyana toys and memorabilia at the MINT Museum of Toys. This month is the last chance for you to heighten your sense of imagination with the huge collection of vintage toys from over 40 countries around the world. You’d witness an artistic display of famous character toys like Tin Tin and Astroboy displayed across the basement, rooftop and four thematic levels of the museum.
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KidsSTOP
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Let the inner scientist in your kid shine through at the KidsSTOP. The KidsSTOP event caters to children aged 18 months to 8 years and seeks to improve the skills of inquiry, investigation and innovation in kids. This enlightening event, which is managed by Science Centre Singapore, uses interactive play to show children the wonders of Science, Engineering, Technology and Maths.
At KidsSTOP your kid(s) can engage in safe learning and fun spot activities. Your kids will enjoy workshops and courses carried out using the latest technological toys. They’ll also enjoy an Oceans’ Buddies Exhibit by Pilot Pen to show them the importance of marine conservation.
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Takashimaya Food Hall : Winter Hokkaido Fair with food and fun
Fans of Japanese food should not miss out on this yummy event – a chance to taste an authentic piece of Hokkaido cuisine right in Singapore.
You will surely fall in love with the seafood dishes offered there such as King crab bento, Jumbo king crab croquettes, grilled scallops and squids, and salmon belly. End your fair dining experience on a sweet note with Melon soft ice cream, Matcha milk cream puff, Pikata roll or Chocolate roll.
If you visit this winter fair on 1 and 2 January 2017, you will have chance to buy Fukubukuro Lucky Bags at $150 each, which is worth $300.

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Silent Disco Asia NYE 2016 Party: Turn your tunes on!
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Silent Disco Asia will be holding their New Year’s Eve party at Kult Kafe, a fantastic outdoor space situated within the grounds of an old colonial building positioned on the top of Emily Hill. They offer a sumptuous selection of drinks including a range of imported beers and ales.
If you’ve not attended a Silent Disco party yet, then this is what to expect: Imagine a room full of dancing party-goers, all wearing individual wireless headsets that are glowing brightly in either red, green or blue – raving to music that only they can hear and with the dance floor transformed into an immersive and interactive light installation controlled by you.
At a Silent Disco Asia party there are three DJs, all playing different styles of music. Party-goers are able to flick between the different channels on their individual headsets. There could be disco grooves on the green channel, house music on the blue channel, and rock music on the red channel – it’s up to you to decide what tunes you want to bounce to.
Ticket information
– Mega Early Bird (with 1 drink): S$25
– Early Bird (with 1 drink): S$35
– Standard ticket (with 1 drink): S$45
Purchase ticket online at http://silentnye2016.peatix.com/
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