19 New Things To Do In November 2022: Silent Disco, Doraemon Exhibition, Pokémon GO Safari Zone & More
It’s November! Besides being only a month away from the merriest time of the year (a.k.a. Christmas), 2023 is also fast approaching. Since we’re about to close another chapter of our lives, why not make the last 61 days of this year memorable with different experiences? From festivals and exhibitions to a themed cafe and silent disco, here are 19 things to do in November in Singapore.
#1: Hunt for rare Pokémon at the Pokémon GO Safari Zone
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Mark your calendars, Poké trainers, for Pokémon GO Safari Zone has finally wrapped things up in Taiwan and is now bringing its long-awaited festivities to Singapore this month. At this three-day-only event, you can partake in heaps of activities, including capturing and trading rare Pokémon, spotting new and uncommon ones like Shiny Purrloin and Maractus, and joining a themed Field Research, where you may chance upon Pikachu wearing a safari hat.
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#2: Get into the Christmas spirit at Orchard Road
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The season of giving is upon us. So while you head down to Orchard to shop for Christmas gifts for your loved ones, remember to step outside the malls to check out the glitzy arches of Christmas lights and decor decked along Singapore’s famous street from 12 November. Also, keep a lookout for the augmented reality projection show on the walls of Mandarin Gallery, which is back by popular demand, happening from today onwards.
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#3: Play arcade games and bask in live music at Gamebox
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Bored of your usual arcade hangouts like Cow Play Cow Moo and Timezone? It’s time you check out Gamebox, a pop-up neon gamified play zone taking over the outdoor space at Paya Lebar Quarter until 6 November.
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It has 10 different arcade games, including multiplayer ones, as well as live performances by local artists on the weekends. What’s more, there are plenty of photo ops for the ‘gram, and you can take part in cool activities, like a free wooden gun-making workshop.
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#4: Book your year-end staycation at loft hotels in Singapore
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They say the greatest gift to yourself is self-love, so what better way to pamper yourself than to take some time off work after successfully surviving another busy year and go on a staycation?
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Instead of booking a room at standard hotel hotspots, check into one of Singapore’s loft hotel rooms to experience a completely different ambience. We're talking about unique architectural layouts with taller ceilings and stairs where you can live out your penthouse fantasies. The best part? Most of them are reasonably priced, so they won’t break the bank.
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#5: Dine at MY LITTLE BUDDY CAFE, a new themed cafe pop-up
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Themed cafe expert Kumoya has been transformed into a LINE FRIENDS and BT21 paradise. Dubbed MY LITTLE BUDDY CAFE, this LINE FRIENDS and BT21 pop-up is fully clad in character-themed decor and serves specially-curated dishes cooked up by Little Miss Bento.
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Everything is IG-worthy here, including the food and drinks, which are all adorably plated with different characters. There’s a claw machine filled with LINE FRIENDS and BT21 plushies, too, where you can pop in $2 to try your luck. Alternatively, there's a shop corner fully stocked with merch where you can buy keychains, figurines, camping chairs, cooking pots and more.
#6: Dance the night away at Silent Disco In The Sky
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Ready to take partying to new heights? Head over to Marina Bay Sands’ SkyPark Observation Deck for Pelago’s Silent Disco In The Sky, where you’ll get to dance the night away under the stars to tunes of varying genres spun by three DJs.
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Aside from being treated to gorgeous panoramic city views, you’ll get headsets with LED lights that glow in blue, green or red, depending on which music channel you’re on (green indicates disco grooves, while blue and red mean EDM and rock, respectively).
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This means you get to decide what songs you want to listen to, control the music volume, and even take the headphones off whenever you wish to chat with your friends without having to shout over loud music like when you’re in the club.
Pelago’s Silent Disco In The Sky
Date: 4 November to 19 November
Time: Friday & Saturday: 10pm - 2am
Location: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck, Level 56, Tower 3, Singapore 018956
Price: $50
Website
#7: Binge-watch Netflix’s adaptation of childhood horror book series Mr Midnight
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In case you missed it: Netflix has just released the first season of the live-action adaptation of Mr Midnight, the popular horror book series by James Lee that most ‘90s and ‘00s kids grew up reading. Titled Mr Midnight: Beware The Monsters, this TV series tells the story of four teens who post their other-worldly adventures on a vlog named Mr. Midnight. Time to block out an entire day to binge-watch this series to relive childhood memories!
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#8: Have breakfast and catch up with animals at the zoo
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Singapore Zoo’s famous breakfast experience with animal interaction returns after a two-year hiatus. Now known as Breakfast in the Wild, this all-new affair is exactly what its name suggests - a delicious breakfast buffet spread consisting of local and international dishes like fried mee siam and a Greek pita and cheese board, coupled with close up interactions and photo areas with animals like orangutans, macaws and reptiles.
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#9: Nosh on freshly-grilled treats and food truck bites at Sentosa Food Festival
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Singapore’s State of Fun is hosting its first-ever food festival this year-end. Spanning over three months, foodies and beach lovers alike can enjoy indulging in freshly barbecued meats alongside mouth-watering food truck bites at Sentosa GrillFest and Food Truck Fiesta.
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That’s not all: Wallet-friendly set menu dishes will also be available at various restaurants around Sentosa, so you can enjoy flavours from around the world at decent prices. There’s a Craft Beer Jamboree to look forward to as well, perfect to de-stress over some tipples.
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#10: Admire artsy stuff at the N*thing is Possible Exhibition
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Whether or not you’re all about sustainable living, this is one exhibition you’ll want to check out. Named N*thing is Possible, this design showcase celebrates a zero-waste lifestyle that reuses, recycles and recrafts scrap and encourages visitors to reflect on green living.
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Some highlights include sculptural furniture made from upcycled plastic bottles and the Styro-wrap stool created from waste styrofoam packaging.
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#11: Sing your lungs out at All Time High Family Karaoke, a new KTV with affordable rates
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Karaoke rates have soared since KTV outlets were allowed to reopen as part of easing pandemic restrictions this year. With this new karaoke venue in town, however, you can now belt out all your favourite hits at an affordable price - think $2-ish per person for an hour.
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Located at City Square Mall, All Time High Family Karaoke sports a bright and minimalist aesthetic, a breath of fresh air from most KTVs in Singapore, which typically channel club-like appearances.
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Other than that, All Time High features everything a karaoke has to offer - rooms in various sizes with comfortable sofa seats and an extendable coffee table for your drinks, plus a tablet for song selection. It also sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to keep you entertained throughout your session.
#12: Run at your own pace and time at the Sumikkogurashi Virtual Run
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Running has just gotten a lot more fun with the Sumikko Gurashi Virtual Run! Held from now till December, this friendly race lets you break out a sweat at your own pace and time, wherever you like, as long as you hit a minimum distance of 3km.
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All you have to do is register for the race and submit a screenshot of your results to receive the e-Certificate of Completion. On top of that, you’ll be entitled to a race pack that includes adorable stuff like a sports towel, drawstring bag, and a medal themed after Sumikko Gurashi!
If you want to snag the limited edition T-shirt ($22), make sure to add it to cart while registering for the run as it’s only available for purchase then.
Sumikkogurashi Virtual Run
Date: Now till 31 December
Price: $38
Website
#13: Eat Shake Shack’s outlet-exclusive dessert at its new Bishan location
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Great news for those living along the North-South Line and central heartlands of Singapore: New York burger joint Shake Shack has opened its ninth location in the bustling neighbourhood of Bishan. But besides feasting on decadent burgers at this new semi-glasshouse-style venue, order up its outlet-exclusive concrete - something that every Shake Shack restaurant in Singapore has - to make your Junction 8 meal a unique one.
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#14: Wander through Avatar: The Experience at Gardens by the Bay
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Avatar: The Experience brings the magical world of Pandora to life at Gardens by the Bay. Think five different zones in the Cloud Forest adorned with bioluminescent spaces, gigantic mythical creatures, unique flora and fauna, and futuristic technology. You can also check out an artistic representation of the intelligent Ilu, a new marine creature from the upcoming film Avatar: The Way of Water.
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#15: Look at Doraemon artwork at the Doraemon Exhibition
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Calling Doraemon lovers! The new Doraemon Exhibition hailing from Japan is finally making its way to Singapore this 5 November. Taking after a time-travel theme, this showcase includes a two-part attraction highlighting quirky contemporary art and original drawings of the blue robot cat. There’s also going to be a limited-time pop-up where you can cop exclusive Dorameon merch!
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#16: Watch the world’s best-loved musical, The Sound of Music
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Returning to our shores this month is the timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music. With a brand new international production, this highly acclaimed show tells the heartwarming story of Maria, a fun-loving governess who changes the lives of the von Trapp household in the Swiss Alps by re-introducing them to music. Grab your tickets now to sing along to classic melodies like My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi and more.
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The Sound of Music Musical
Date: 22 November to 18 December
Time: Tuesday to Friday: 7.30pm, Saturday: 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sunday: 1pm & 6pm
Location: 4 Bayfront Avenue, Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, Level B1, Singapore 018973
Price: From $74.20 to $191.20
Website
#17: Adopt a pet, catch a dog show and shop for your pet at PetExpo
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PetExpo is back this month-end with pawsitive vibes! Over three days, animal lovers can look forward to adopting a new BFF here, while pawrents can bring their furkids out to play with each other.
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Pet owners can also shop from a wide range of food and pet-related supplies and services, including sitting in for educational talks that share tips and tricks on how to care for your furry friend.
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If you’re here for a relaxing day out, you can catch animal showcases featuring rabbits, terrapins and British shorthair cats, as well as watch adorable dogs try to win the obedience competition.
PetExpo
Date: 25 November to 27 November
Time: Day 1: 11am - 8pm, Day 2 & 3: 10am - 8pm
Location: 1 Expo Drive, Singapore Expo Hall 6, Singapore 486041
Price: From $5 to $12
Website
#18: Be transported into a new multiverse concept at the Anime Festival Asia
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Anime lovers and J-Pop enthusiasts! Anime Festival Asia is back after three years with a plethora of fun things to immerse yourselves in.
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This three-day convention will include an AFA Night LIVE! concert, where a stellar cast of VTubers and artistes await you, along with a star-studded Day Stage Line-up, which will see a series of guest talk shows and screenings, like the showing of the first two episodes of ARKNIGHTS: Prelude to Dawn. There’s also an exhibition with booths and food streets you can check out.
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And if you’ve always wanted to catch world-renowned cosplayers in the flesh, you can now get tickets to get up close to Hakken, Charess, Ely, Hiroto Kuramasu, Thames Malerose and Xiaoyukiko at the Meet & Greet!
Anime Festival Asia
Date: 25 November to 27 November
Time: Exhibition: 10am - 8pm, Day Stage: 11.30am - 12pm, AFA Night Live!: 6pm
Location: 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 401 - 405, Singapore 039593
Price: From $21 to $340
Website
#19: Buy new furniture from IKEA’s latest OBEGRÄNSAD collection
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Thinking of sprucing up your home for Christmas or the new year? Check out IKEA’s newly released OBEGRÄNSAD collection, designed in collaboration with Swedish House Mafia. From shelving units and laptop stands to fluffy rugs, cushion covers, throw pillows and even house slippers, everything in this range is sleek-looking and all-black, perfect for those whose homes exude a modern minimalist design. All items are priced below $200, too, making your redecorating process a lot more affordable.
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