Things to do in Singapore this weekend: 20 to 24 January

Refreshed, just in time for the Lunar New Year festivities, Uncle Ringo’s Bay Spring Carnival is the perfect family-friendly activity to check out over the weekend. With over 30 thrilling carnival rides and games for you to play to your heart’s content, you’ll also find an enchanting Cherry Blossom Garden with fairy lights along with illuminated inflatables to usher in the Year of the Rabbit.

For those who have yet to check out Ice Magic, then you’re in luck because the pop-up will be extended till 29 January! As part of the experience, guests can have a go on the 4.5m high figure-8 Ice Slide or try their hands at skiing and snowboarding.

Uncle Ringo’s Bay Spring Carnival is located at Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018970

In case you haven’t heard, THE ONITSUKA™ has just opened its first SEA flagship store in the heart of Orchard Road. First launched in Tokyo, the brand is best known for its curated collection of dress shoes, of which, each piece is hand-crafted in Japan with pride and constructed from exceptional Japanese leathers such as domestic leather from Kobe cattle. Aside from its footwear, you’ll also find a curated assortment of premium accessories, ready-to-wear pieces and Onitsuka Tiger’s premium line of NIPPON MADE™ sneakers that will be available at this boutique.

THE ONITSUKA™ is located at ION Orchard, #01-14A, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801

Happening from 21 January to 5 February 2023, Mandai Wildlife Reserve will be celebrating the Lunar New Year at the Buddy Barn in Singapore Zoo’s Rainforest KidzWorld. Immerse yourself in an interactive session with the adorable bunnies of which you’ll get to see them enjoy a “lo-hay” platter prepared by their care team. While you’re there, be sure to swing by River Wonders’ Once Upon a River to check out the Capybaras, as well as the boisterous Sea Lion, Coatimundi and everyone’s favourite canines from Splash Safari, Rainforest Fights Back, and Animal Friends.

Buddy Barn is located at Mandai Wildlife Reserve,  80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826 

Universal Studios Singapore is having its park-wide Festive Meet and Greets from 13 January to 5 February. As part of the festivities, you’ll find a whole host of characters in their Lunar New Year best including DreamWorks Animation’s Po and Tigress from Kung Fu Panda, DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, Princess Fiona, Puss and Kitty, as well as Alex, King Julian and Gloria from Madagascar, Sesame Street’s Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Oscar and Abby.

On selected weekend nights, guests can also join in the fun with Elmo, Oscar, Abby and Cookie Monster at the New York Public Library, as they toss to good health and prosperity at the Stay and Lo Hei with The Stars event.

The Chinese New Year activities are included with regular admission to Universal Studios Singapore.

Universal Studios Singapore is located at 8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269

After a three-year hiatus, S.E.A. Aquarium is ringing in the festive season with its one-of-a-kind underwater dragon dance that will be happening at the Open Ocean Habitat within the aquarium itself. Happening daily from now till 5 February at 3.30pm daily, the underwater dragon dance will be performed by their very own divers. Aside from that, guests will also have the opportunity to learn more about the eight auspicious animals such as the foxface rabbitfish and learn about their unique traits along the Trail of Fortune.

Spring in the Sea is located at the S.E.A. Aquarium, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269.

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