With Mid-Autumn festivities in full swing and plenty of new experiences popping up around Singapore, there’s plenty to explore and discover this week. They include:
- Get into the Mid-Autumn spirit with moonlit installations, lantern activities and festive treats across shopping malls in Singapore
- Give your wardrobe a sustainable refresh with pre-loved fashion from just S$10 at Parkway Parade
- Discover Yamamoto’s Hamburg, a new Japanese hamburg steak concept from the creator of Hikiniku To Come, making its Singapore debut at Lau Pat Sat
1. Celebrate Mid-Autumn at VivoCity, Pasir Ris Mall, NEX, Great World and City Square Mall
From now till 27 September, VivoCity’s Sky Park transforms into the enchanting Sanrio characters Moonlit Garden, bringing together Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody, Hangyodon and Pompompurin across six immersive themed zones. Expect glowing displays, larger-than-life installations and plenty of picture-perfect moments. Highlights include:
- Main Attraction: Snap a photo with a towering 7m Pompompurin perched atop an oversized mooncake, alongside larger-than-life installations of Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody and Hangyodon located throughout the Sky Park.
- Kuromi Carnival Kingdom: Features six Sanrio-themed carnival games at $10 per game, hop aboard the Mini Express Train ($10 per ride), or capture the moment at the Sanrio-themed Photo Booth ($8 per session).
- Sanrio Retail Pop-Up, Level 1, East Court (now to 27 September): Sanrio fans can also browse a selection of official merchandise and collectibles.
- Meet & Greets: On selected weekends, shoppers can meet their favourite Sanrio characters with a minimum $80 spend in a single receipt, with passes limited to the first 30 redemptions per session.
For more information, please visit their website here.
Pasir Ris Mall celebrates the season with Moonlit Wonder, its Mid-Autumn Festival campaign running from now to 4 October, with festive decorations and activities taking place around the mall. Here’s what to look out for:
Moonlit Bunny Adventure Stamp Collection (now to 27 September): Spend $30 in a single receipt to redeem a stamp card at the Level 2 Customer Service Counter, and visit all nine stations to collect Moonlit Bunny stickers. Complete the full card to redeem a special gift, limited to the first 800 completed cards.
Celestial Lantern Experience, L2 Event Space (25 September):
- Visitors can take part in a series of festive activities throughout the evening, including:
- Lantern-Making Workshop
- Glow & Shine Face Tattoo
- Chang’e and the Moon Storytelling
- Lantern Parade & Jade Rabbit Hunt
This September, NEX invites families and friends to celebrate the Mid-Autumn season with a line-up of festive flavours, interactive experiences, and moonlit activities from now to 25 September.
TANGS Mid-Autumn Fair (now to 25 September): Discover a wide selection of mooncakes at the TANGS Mid-Autumn Fair at NEX, featuring everything from traditional favourites to playful new flavours.
Eight Bites Trail: Embark on a fun food trail at the TANGS Mid-Autumn Fair and sample mooncakes from eight featured booths. Collect all eight “mooncake slices” to complete the card and redeem a FREE Sanrio lantern and special gift, limited to the first 200 redemptions!
For more information, please visit their website here.
Great World's Moonlit Treasures running now to 25 September at the Level 1 Atrium, bringing together a curated selection of mooncakes from renowned hotels and local favourites. You can look forward to:
- Shangri-La Singapore offerings available till 25 September, with a broader lineup — including The Fullerton, Sheraton Towers, Conrad and more — joining from 10 to 25 September
- Spend $30 to unlock complimentary traditional treats such as Ding Ding Tang, Dragon Beard Candy and classic ice cream, along with an Activity Pass for hands-on workshops in Art of Ink Painting, Lantern Crafting and Tea Appreciation
- Live Moonlight Performances every weekend in September at 1pm and 4pm, featuring Wushu showcases, Traditional Chinese Instrumental Ensembles and magic shows
For more information, please visit their website here.
As part of City Square Mall’s Enter the PlayVerse: Shop, Play & Discover campaign from now till 27 September, head to the L1 Atrium for a Mid-Autumn Fair featuring a tempting selection of mooncakes from renowned hotels and local favourites.
Mooncake Marketplace: Browse a variety of festive treats from The Fullerton Hotel, Orchard Hotel, Sheraton Towers, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, Frasers House, Conrad, Gin Thye, Four Seasons Durian, Eastern Rice Mooncake, JU Signatures and Halal-certified Casahana, with options ranging from traditional baked mooncakes to contemporary snowskin creations.
For more information, please visit their website here.
2. Refresh Your Wardrobe Sustainably at Parkway Parade
As part of Lendlease Malls’ A New Lease of Life campaign, Cloop’s Open Wardrobe returns to Parkway Parade’s Basement Airwell from 23 to 29 September, offering shoppers an easy way to refresh their wardrobes more sustainably.
Browse 12 curated racks spanning womenswear, menswear, vintage, activewear, batik and more, with unique pre-loved pieces starting from just S$10. A portion of the proceeds will also go towards charitable causes.
3. Try Japan's Newest Hamburg Steak at Lau Pa Sat
Foodies can add a Japanese hamburg steak stop to their weekend plans as Yamamoto’s Hamburg, also known as “Yamahan”, makes its Singapore debut at Lau Pa Sat and will open to the public from 22 September, ahead of its official opening on 5 October.
The Signature Yamamoto Hamburg (S$19.90) leads the lineup, featuring a hand-formed beef patty stuffed with Gorgonzola cheese and mushroom cream sauce, finished with a miso-and-dashi-infused demi-glace.
Other options include the Jikasei Hamburg (S$17.90), hot pot-style Kimchi Cheese Hamburg (S$19.90), and the refreshing Goma Yuzu Ponzu and Oni Oroshi Ponzu Hamburgs (S$15.90 each).
For something created specially for Singapore, diners can also try the Singapore-exclusive chicken patty, offering a local twist on Yamahan’s signature hamburger.
