TODAY’s Weekend Guide (Dec 3 to 4)

RAFFLES CITY FIRST POP-UP 
COLLABORATION WITH CRAFTHOLIC THIS CHRISTMAS

Venue: Raffles City

03/12/2016 to 27/12/2016

Admission: Free

Raffles City has collaborated with well-known Japanese lifestyle brand, Craftholic. to bring a whimsical Christmas with its first pop-up collaboration. Shoppers can soak in the warmth and joy with a series of Craftholic-themed activities such as the Art In The City Craftholic workshops that include a 3D card-making workshop (4pm) and hairband-making workshop (5pm). Limited to 50 pax per session. Exclusive Craftholic merchandise will also be available at the pop-up store.

MEMORIES THROUGH TIME AT KIDZANIA

Venue: KidZania Singapore, Sentosa

03/12/2016 to 31/12/2016

Regular admission charges apply.

Kids and parents can join in the X’mas City Parade dressed in Christmas wear, meet KidZania’s RightZkeepers and Santa Claus at Santa’s Village, and enjoying Christmas carols, as well as make your own X’mas crafts and snow globes at the X’mas workshop. Children will also stand a chance to walk away with a pair of return tickets to London by Qatar Airways and exclusive KidZania prizes by sharing their Best KidZania Moment at the X’mas Tree.

GIVING WEEK 2016

29/11/2016 to 05/12/2016

Admission: Free

Non-profit organisation National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) is holding the second edition of Giving Week until Dec 5. NVPC hopes to increase awareness anbd educate and engage Singaporeans about charitable giving and volunteerism. Signing up for a workshop by Youth Corps Singapore to help address challenging issues in the community and meet like-minded youths today; or attend a micro-volunteering event with local brand Naiise called Knitting Beanies For Nepali Babies. Happening tomorrow at The Cathay, you can learn how to knit beanies with volunteers, and these will be sent to homeless children in Nepal who are unprotected from the winter weather.

CELEBRATE A TIMELESS CHRISTMAS AT SINGAPORE FLYER

Venue: Singapore Flyer

Address: 30 Raffles Ave

01/12/2016 to 02/01/2017

Admission: Free

Soak in the Christmas spirit at the iconic Singapore Flyer, Asia’s largest observation wheel. Shop to your heart’s content at the Christmas bazaar located at the West Promenade on Level One, where you can find novelty gifts and exclusive items. On Dec 23 and 24, get treated to a lovely performance by talented carollers from The Acappella Society. Santa Claus will be making a appearance on both days as well. Until Jan 2, festive family flight promotions — for two adults and one child aged 3 to 12 with a free gift — are priced at S$78 (normal price is S$33 per adult and S$21 per child).

FOOD FESTIVAL AT GAIN CITY

Venue: Gain City Megastore @ Sungei Kadut

02/12/2016 11am to 11/12/2016 9pm

Admission: Free

Held at Level 1 promenade of the Gain City Megastore @ Sungei Kadut, food vendors will be selling snacks and treats from around the world, including kebabs, steamed buns, BBQ meats and burgers. There will also be performances on the weekends, including an appearance by popular Love97.2FM DJs Marcus Chin and Wendy Tseng.


POPULAR BOOKFEST@SINGAPORE

Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention Centre Hall 401-406

02/12/2016 10am to 11/12/2016 10pm

Admission: Free

Singapore’s book and stationary event, BookFest@Singapore, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Book fanatics can look forward to indulge in book-signing events, sharing and autograph sessions, cooking demonstrations and musical showcases. Local artistes or authors that will be present during the event include renowned Singaporean singer-songwriter Liang Wenfu, who will be performing songs of his famous hits written for pop stars Jacky Cheung and Andy Lau in an exclusive music showcase; and hosting an autograph session for his new album I Hear The Sound Of Dawn (5pm); as well as Singaporean actor Li Nanxing, who will launch his autobiography, The Real Picture, on Dec 11 
from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.

THIS CHRISTMAS PEDDER ON SCOTTS CELEBRATES ‘SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER’

Venue: Pedder on Scotts

Address: 2 Scotts Square

03/12/2016 to 17/12/2016

Admission: Free

This season of joy, Pedder on Scotts has organised an exclusive in-store Christmas experience with ‘Santa’s Little Helper’. Shoppers can discover the visual display of Gnomes and Christmas lights as well as the best edition of shoes and bags from different zones. They can also enjoy workshops and pop-ups which include the Wreath and Dinner Centrepiece Workshop with Floral Magic (today from 3pm to 5pm) where you can learn how to create a floral wreath with dried flowers and spices; and a Designed by You, For You — Personalised Pouch on Dec 17 (from 3pm to 5pm) with Summerteeth, where you get to bring home a personalised pouch with your initials hand-painted by guest calligrapher Summerteeth. To sign up for the workshops, check with the staff in-store.

SPARKLE OF YOUTH ART EXHIBITION

Venue: SCCCI

Address: 47 Hill Street

26/11/2016 3pm to 26/11/2016 6.00pm

Admission: Free

This is your last chance to see artworks by the students and alumni from home-grown grassroots art community Young Artists’ Club. The community is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a public art exhibition titled Sparkle Of Youth. There will be more than 200 paintings displayed, with each art piece a visual recollection of places around Singapore and the world, as seen through the eyes of the youths.

OPEN FARM COMMUNITY SOCIAL MARKET #7

Venue: Plaza Singapura

26/11/2016 - 27/11/2016

Admission: Free

Open Farm Community (OFC) is back for the festive season. There will be a plethora of festive nuggets for all your Christmas gifting needs. Expect to find brands such as The Icecream & Cookie Co, offering their pre-packaged handmade ice cream sandwiches; Butterknife Folk selling their Brown Butter Pecan gelato and festive flavor Peppermint Bark. Families can also partake in various workshops such as farm tours and Making (Plant) Babies, where they can learn the skills of propagation and plant cutting and grow their own food at home. Both are organised by Edible Garden City.

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THE YARD’S CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Venue: The Yard

Address: 10 Science Centre Road

11/12/2016 9.30am to 11/12/2016 8pm

Admission: S$15

Following its launch party in late August, Singapore’s integrated sports centre The Yard is opening its doors for its first Christmas Festival on Dec 11. Get to witness the team putting on an acrobatic spectacle, featuring high-performance gymnastics, trampolining and parkour displays. You can also shop for a few last-minute Christmas gifts at the vendors marketplace, which features more than 50 boutiques.

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MY BLUETOOTH REMOTE CONTROL CAR WORKSHOP 
FOR KIDS

Venue: Joyous Learning Academy Pte Ltd

Address: Toa Payoh Central

05/12/2016 10am to 07/12/2016 12.30pm

Admission: S$220 + S$35 (car kit)

Kids can go on an educational journey with this coding workshop by Joyous Learning Academy. The workshop will be held over three days, and your little ones will get to learn how to build their own remote-control car from scratch, using commonly available electronic and mechanical components. Using an Android device as a remote-control, they can test-run and race their robotic car. Recommended for ages 10 to 12, interested participants get to enjoy a promotion price of S$220 plus S$35 for the car kit (Usual price: S$270 plus S$35 for the car kit).