Thursday 7 December 2023

Things to Do This Weekend From Interactive Installations @ Raffles Place To NFT Inflatable Park From Prime Planet


From interactive installations at Raffles Place, mall festivities at NEX, The Woodleigh Mall, City Square Mall, Wisma Atria and Quayside Isle, to exhilarating pop-ups, here are some of the activities to check out if you are looking for a fun-filled weekend for the whole family.


Interactive Installations and Special Christmas Treats at Raffles Place


This Christmas season, Raffles Place Alliance is back with their festive installations that showcase a splendid light show. Happening from now until the end of December, from 7pm to 12 midnight daily, journey through the precinct to uncover an array of magnificent larger-than-life decorations, while also immersing yourself in interactive light installations at selected locations around the Raffles Place precinct. Motion-sensor light displays along Raffles Place Park are adorned in red, green and white dazzling lights, while the festive installations come in the form of a towering Christmas Tree and a gigantic Christmas Arch.


As you walk around the precinct, pick sumptuous festive treats and delightful gifts for your loved ones along the way. For instance, gift your loved ones with a $16 gift card from Seriously Coffee to redeem 2 drinks and a slice of cake or get $55 worth of store credits. Additionally, check out Off.ice Pantry which has a daily drinks special from $1 and a customisable Christmas party menu from $20/pax, perfect for your office Christmas gatherings.


Bounce Your Way Into a World of Fun at the Prime Planet Inflatable Park: Singapore’s First NFT Inflatable Park


Let your imagination take flight and bounce your way into a world of fun at Prime Planet Inflatable Park, the world’s first NFT inflatable park, presented by Trip.com. Happening from 8 December 2023 to 1 January 2024, watch the open-air carpark beside Leisure Park Kallang transform into a massive inflatable playground, where the young and young at heart can bounce to your heart’s content in one of 15 giant inflatables measuring over 10m in length and up to 7.5m in height.

Explore the 5 unique collections from the project on extravagant inflatables and try your hand at exciting games happening at the buzzing Prime Carnival, which will boast specially created Prime Planet digital games and carnival rides, and stand a chance to win NFT-inspired plushies.


Over at the curated Prime Planet Shop, you can also purchase exclusive Prime Planet merchandise to bring home a piece of the action, and plunge yourself into the extensive digital world of NFTs at the digital NFT exhibition. Have a bouncing good time on an unforgettable journey where the digital and physical worlds collide in an explosion of creativity and fun! Tickets are now available for purchase from $25 at Trip.com.


Unleash the holiday magic at NEX with exciting shopper rewards



NEX is ushering in the Christmas season with a festive extravaganza from now to 31st December. Shoppers can look forward to Gingerbread Wonderland by Kiztopia, Bouncy Castle Wonderland, and an array of shopper rewards. Get ready to bask in the spirit of Christmas filled with fun, joy and laughter for the whole family. 

From now to 24 December, experience gravity-defying fun as Kiztopia, Singapore’s mega-indoor edutainment playground, unveils Gingerbread Wonderland at NEX, Atrium Level 1. Gingerbread Wonderland is a mega inflatable, spanning  about  2,600 square feet of atrium space and open to the public 10:30am to 9pm daily. Suitable for children aged 1 to 12 years old, get ready to explore Bell’s Gingerbread House and tumble over gingerbread men and candy-coated pretzels.

To redeem a 1-Hour Play Pass at the Gingerbread Wonderland, simply scan your NEXrewards member QR with every $50 spent. Each Play Pass admits 1 adult and 1 child (1 to 12 years old) only and is limited to the first 2,100 redemptions while stocks last. 

Each NEXrewards member is only able to redeem 2 Play Passes per day and a maximum of 4 play passes for the entire promotion period.


Light up The Woodleigh Mall with an array of games and performances



This Christmas season, The Woodleigh Mall is ushering in the holiday season through a festive extravaganza. From now to 31 December, a bevvy of fun and games await at the newly-opened shopping mall nestled in the homely Bidadari enclave.



The Woodleigh Mall will be offering thrilling arcade favourites at its L1 Atrium, that are sure to capture the hearts of the young and the young-at-heart alike. With arcade mainstays such as Mario Kart, Bishi Bashi and Manx TT Super Bike, no one gets left behind as you relive afternoons spent racing and grooving after school at the neighbourhood arcades. The Arcade Arena will be available at the atrium from 8 December to 25 December from 12pm to 9pm. To redeem an Arcade Arena pass, simply spend $40* in a single receipt to join in the fun.

Immerse in the holiday spirit by enjoying an enchanting carolling performance by Stamford American International School on the 8 December, 12pm and a dance showcase by DancePointe Academy on the 9 December, 6pm. hoppers can take a break from their retail adventures, and gather with friends and family to appreciate the delightful harmonies at the atrium. Make sure to head down to The Woodleigh Mall to celebrate the festivities.


Count the Smurf and win exclusive rewards at City Square Mall



This holiday season, step into the enchanting world of The Smurfs as City Square Mall transforms into a winter wonderland straight out of Smurf Village from now to 31 December 2023 in commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Smurfs. With whimsical decorations and hundreds of blue Smurfs surrounding the mall, it will definitely be an unforgettable Smurfy blue Christmas for families and Smurfs fans.


Be wow-ed by a sea of adorable blue Smurfs and spot your favourite characters such as Papa Smurf, Smurfette and even Gargamel all over City Square Mall. Channel your inner Brainy Smurf as you take part in the “Count the Smurfs” contest. At City Square Mall’s B1 Fountain Square, count the number of Smurfs and stand a chance to win a Nickelodeon goodie bag worth S$200, happening now until 24 December 2023.


Bask in the soulful tunes with Jazz By The Cove and more at Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove



Experience the magic this weekend at Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove. Indulge in weekend shopping and dining at Quayside Isle to unlock special rewards. From Friday to Sunday, enjoy attractive rewards as you explore the unique offerings of the marina-front establishments. 

Embark on an electrifying musical journey with Jazz By The Cove during six themed nights on the weekends of 8 to 10 December and 15 to 17 December from 6.30 pm to 10 pm. Featuring soulful ballads to upbeat tunes, Jazz By the Cove showcases local and international acts, including Jeremy Monteiro, Alberto Marsico of the Jazz-Blues Brothers, and Malaysian singing sensation Sheila Majid.


Witness the stunning transformation of Quayside Isle into an enchanting wonderland with daily light-ups from 7 pm to 10:30 pm.


Treat your taste buds to a world of flavours with picturesque views of the marina at the dining establishments. From the richness of Greek cuisine at Mykonos by the Bay to the reimagined classics at Fireside by Panamericana, there's something for every palate. 

Explore special festive menus at Fireside, including a Thanksgiving Family Set and a Christmas feast. From 25 November onwards, Fireside offers a special Thanksgiving Family Set Menu ($258++, suitable for 4-5 pax), which features family-style favourites such as steamed mussels and wood-fired midwings.


Experience a Magical Time at Wisma Atria’s Spellbinding Aquatic Wonderland




Have an enchanting Christmas this year-end at Wisma Atria as they unveil their Christmas activations in this year’s Spellbinding Aquatic Wonderland from now to 25 December. Visitors to the mall can look forward to live performances and artist meet and greet sessions, exclusive collectible figurine customisations on selected days, and exclusive mall promotions during the campaign period.

This year’s Christmas installations, inspired by a fantastical seascape, were created in collaboration with a student from the Faculty of Design at LASALLE College of the Arts and invites visitors to immerse themselves in an aquatic wonderland created to captivate the senses and evoke wonder in all.




Check out the Marine Christmas installations at the Level 2 outdoor space where Bae Kyungsoo from LASALLE College of the Arts has crafted the unique tree design which incorporates symbols of good fortune, with the heartfelt intention of evoking feelings of peace, happiness and love through the fantastical artwork. 

Over at the Level 1 Indoor Atrium, shop exclusive limited-edition resin figurines and merchandise by AMOS AND FRIENDS, designed in collaboration with the character IPs of several local artists such as LESDOUBLEWOOD, the force behind the popular Jelilo figurines; YANG OVO, creator of the exquisite Winter Garden paper sculptures sold in the Museum of Modern Art in New York; and SAPIEN TOY STUDIO, who seeks to use his imaginary misfit monsters to spread kindness. at the Christmas pop-up curated by AMOS ANANDA.


Check Out Singapore’s First Pop-up Retro Skate Rink at RollerMania 3.0




Get ready for a Rockin' and Rollin' Time as The X Agency and Trip.com transform Plaza Singapura’s Carpark on Level 7 into a fantastical, fun-filled playground with a neon-drenched skate rink, electrifying pop-up arcade curated by Timezone and numerous carnival rides and games that will keep the good times rolling.


Happening from now to 1 January 2024, lace up your skates and roll back to the bygone era as you glide and groove across the retro skate rink on LED-lit wheels accompanied by a rocking playlist, soaking in the nostalgia as you enjoy the adrenaline rush during the 2-hour session under the disco lights! Follow The X Agency’s social media (@xagencysingapore and @rollermania3.0) as they announce various themed nights featuring your favourite artistes and beats so that you don’t miss out on the incredible nights of rave, fun and laughter at RollerMania 3.0! 

But that’s not all, dive into the action-packed realms of fun as you try your hand at some of Timezone’s iconic arcade games with your loved ones! In this electrifying underground arcade, expect a marvellous mix of old and new games such as Mario Kart Arcade Dx Twin, Centipede Chaos, James Bond Pro Pinball, Operation Ghosts, Dance Dance Revolution and Air Hockey – promising a thrilling time that you’ll cherish for years to come.

Get your tickets now at Trip.com.