Things to do in Singapore this weekend: 22 to 24 September

By Shazrina Shamsudin - 22 Sep 2023

Credits: Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Her World Singapore/Shazrina Shamsudin

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Looking for some family fun this weekend? Mandai Wildlife Reserve will be returning with its signature wildlife run on the 23rd and 24th of September. Previously known as the Safari Zoo Run, the Mandai Wildlife Run promises to be bigger and better. Of course, the highlight of Mandai Wildlife Run is none other than running alongside your favourite animals at Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Night Safari. There will also be other activities for you and your family to enjoy as well, such as classes for PILOXING, KPopX Fitness and spin.

Other family-friendly activities that you can expect this weekend include the new Wunderground Festival that’s happening at Emerald Hill. From now till 1 October, the lifestyle event will see an interesting blend of food, brand collaborations and activities for you and your family to immerse yourself in.

To read more about the upcoming events that you can check out this weekend, keep on scrolling.

Run alongside your favourite animals at the Singapore Zoo

Credit: Mandai Wildlife Reserve

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Singapore’s signature wildlife run – the Mandai Wildlife Run – will be making a comeback after a three-year hiatus. Happening over the weekend, here, you can partake in 5km Competitive Challenge, 5km Fun Run, and all-new race categories such as the 3.5km Ranger Buddies Family Dash and 5km Silvers Leisure Walk. Great for families, you can also expect an extensive lineup of health and wellness activities, sustainability workshops, and up-close animal interactions fit for everyone.

The Mandai Wildlife Run (23 to 24 September) is located at 80, Mandai Lake Road

Visit the website here for more information.

Get your new retail fix at Wunderground Festival

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Held at Emerald Hill from now till 1 October, the Wunderground Festival will see a host of over 50 lifestyle brands where you can shop, eat and enjoy all things local. Dreamed up by the Singapore Retailers Association (SRA), Wunderground works with homegrown artists, creatives and a design school to feature visually stunning merchandising and interactive art installations to shake up your experience. What we love most about this particular lifestyle festival is that you can find some of the most unique brand collaborations and activities such as making your own crystal bracelet, tarot card reading, lucky draws and more.

The event will also be divided into two distinct parts: the first being the “city” experience at Emerald Hill (21 September to 1 October), and the “heartland” experience at Tampines West (6 October to 15 October).

The Wunderground Festival (21 September to 1 October) is located at 37 Emerald Hill

Celebrate Negroni Week with Campari

Credit: Campari

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Once again, Negroni Week, the yearly tribute to the globe's most beloved classic cocktail, returns, offering another week of sipping in support of a good cause. For this year’s edition, themed “The Power of Timeless Bonds”, continues to celebrate the unbreakable link between bartenders and the industry. Happening from now till 24th September, Negroni lovers can also enjoy your favourite tipples at over 90 participating bars including Offtrack, Jungle Ballroom, Sago House, Nutmeg & Clove and more.

And if you love this delicious libation as much as we do, you can also look forward to an exciting lineup of events happening this week like the Friends of Fernet with Sugarhall, Offtrack and Smoke & Mirrors (24 Sep; 4PM onwards), and the Red Party at Jungle Ballroom (24 Sep; 8PM onwards).

Visit the website here for more information.

Ring in the Mid-Autumn Festival at Chinatown

Credit: Chinatown Festival Committee

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The long-awaited annual Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival has returned, gracing the heart of Chinatown with its presence from September 15 to October 14. This year’s theme, "A Journey of Affection and Festivity" invites you to go on a voyage that binds hearts, transcends time, and weaves narratives of love and happiness.

This edition of the festival will showcase its renowned street illumination, accompanied by a series of exciting events, including the revival of the Lantern Walk on September 23. The festival's objective is to unite people from diverse backgrounds in celebration and foster a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture.

Taking place across the precinct, the festival's Food Fair will take place on Smith Street, while the open space in front of People's Park Complex will be transformed into the vibrant Festive Fair. Attendees can also anticipate family-friendly events, such as free weekend stage shows at Kreta Ayer Square on four different occasions and the perennially beloved Lantern Painting Competition for participants of all ages.

Visit the website here for more information.

Unleash your creativity and customise your own pair of Converse

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Converse has just launched ‘Converse By You’, an in-store sneaker personalisation experience that lets you to unleash your creative sole through customising your own pair of Chucks. Happening this weekend at Jewel, you can explore your creative side and design your own pair of Chucks with iron-on patchwork, doodling, shoelace beading and live embroidery by All Stars artist, Cheryl Tan.

While you’re at the store, be sure to also check out the brand's new releases like the Chuck Taylor All Star Lift, Run Star Motion CX Platform, and more.

The ‘Converse By You’ experience (23 to 24 September) is located at Converse, 10 Airport Blvd., #02-250 Jewel Changi Airport