10 New Things To Do In February 2024: Samoyed Clubhouse, Live ASMR, Sky Lantern Festival & More
February is right around the corner, and you know what that means: Valentine's Day and the Lunar New Year are fast approaching! Whether you seek a relaxing day out at a Farmers Market, heartwarming playtime with some furry friends, or the beautiful sight of extravagant floats like those at the Chingay Parade, we've got something in store for you.
Keep scrolling to check out 10 of the most exciting new activities and events you can find in Singapore this February!
#1: Enjoy live performances, shop at a planters market, and score Lunar New Year special offers at Capitol Singapore
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Feeling stumped while planning an upcoming social gathering or date for Chinese New Year? You’ll want to check out Spring In Full Bloom at Capitol Singapore, which consists of unique activities that will make your outings extra memorable!
From 26 January onwards, there will be plenty to see and do: start off by exploring the Spring in Full Bloom Garden & Zodiac Zone, lined with gorgeous flowers and photo spots! You can also sit back and enjoy a lineup of performances ranging from live Guzheng Solo and Ensemble Performances to Wushu demonstrations, or browse a Planters Market to shop for some festive plants and blossoms to decorate your home with.
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Those who are in the mood for some retail therapy can also redeem freebies with their purchases — simply spend a minimum of $28 in a single receipt at Capitol Singapore to take home a customised Spring Couplet created by a calligraphy artist, or hit a $58 minimum spend within two combined same-day receipts at Capitol Singapore or CHIJMES to receive an exclusive set of 9 Perennial Red Packets and take part in the sure-win Fortune Gachapon containing up to $8,888 worth of prizes.
And that’s not all! There will also be auspicious deals, amazing yusheng platters and mouthwatering festive menus in store at Capitol Singapore during the festive period. You can find out more about Capitol Singapore’s Lunar New Year activities and offers by visiting the event website here.
#2: Indulge in furry pets and cuddles with a host of adorable Samoyeds at this new petting clubhouse
Photo from Snow Pawttage
Think you’ve visited all the best animal petting cafes in Singapore? Snow Pawttage is about to make you change your mind. This new spot is not your regular dog petting clubhouse — they’re the first ones to feature a roster of pure samoyed dogs in Singapore!
Visitors can pet, play, cuddle, and pose for photos with the playful and well-trained Samoyeds in a clean and safe environment. What’s more, these adorable good boys have tails dyed in different candy floss shades so guests can tell them apart easily. They also react to their names (inspired by K-pop artists) and have been taught tricks!
While Snow Pawttage doesn’t serve any food or drinks, any animal lover will certainly feel refreshed after a session spent with these charming fur babies.
Snow Pawttage
Address: 290D Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427542
Opening Hours: Thursday to Tuesday, 11am - 5pm | Closed on Wednesdays
Price: $35 for 45 minutes on weekdays | $38 for 45 minutes on weekends
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#3: Step into Whisperlodge ASMR’s immersive world of relaxing sounds, sights, and textures
Photo from National Gallery Singapore
If the name Whisperlodge ASMR sounds familiar to you, it’s probably because you’ve heard of their immersive ASMR experiences online, or even tried it for yourself at the Whisperlodge x SainouSpace pop-up last year. For the uninitiated, Whisperlodge is an NYC-based company that specialises in creating ASMR-style performances, complete with comforting sounds and textures.
Photo from National Gallery Singapore
Their current installation, titled Wishful Thinking, is one unique programme under the Light to Night festival that includes a series of rooms designed to heighten your senses and increase mindfulness. This exhibit is ideal for those who want to satisfy their curiosity about ASMR performances in real life, or those hoping to sneak in a little rest and relaxation amidst their hectic schedules.
#4: Marvel at amazing light installations, live performances and the setting off of gigantic firecrackers at River Hongbao 2024
Photo from River Hongbao 2024
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a literal bang at the annual River Hongbao, which has a whole plethora of exciting festivities lined up. This year’s celebration is set to be one of the biggest (and loudest) in the last decade, thanks to a spectacular display of 30 firecrackers measuring a whopping 18 meters in length total! These will be lit on the first three days of the event, so make sure you catch them before they’re all gone.
Photo from River Hongbao 2024
Visitors can also expect to see a 140-meter-long string of dragon lanterns hung from Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay, alongside the crowd-favourite God of Fortune figure and live stage performances. For those who end up feeling peckish, fret not! The Food Street, which is located at The Meadow, will remain open to dish up snacks and refreshments throughout the evening.
#5: Be dazzled by the extravagant lineup of floats and performers at this year’s floral-themed Chingay Parade
Photo from @chingayparadesg via Instagram
Returning with this year’s theme of ‘Blossom’, which signifies the transformation and growth of individuals and communities alike, we expect the upcoming Chingay Parade 2024 to be nothing less than a blooming feast for the senses.
Photo from @chingayparadesg via Instagram
Get ready to be wowed by vibrant performers from different ethnicities and cultures all decked out in fantastic costumes and props and showcasing their craft from a dazzling series of floats. You can also look out for the flower-inspired outfits and motifs which will be used to tie the show together, an aspect that’s unique to this year’s parade.
#6: Release your very own wish-filled floating lanterns at Singapore’s inaugural Sky Lantern Festival
Photo from Sky Lantern Festival via Eventbrite
If you’ve always wanted to release floating lanterns into the sky, like those at festivals in Taiwan or Chiang Mai, here’s your chance — and you won’t even have to leave the country to do it! For the first time ever, Singapore will be having its very own sky lantern festival, which will be held at Sentosa.
Attendees can first enjoy a happy hour and music festival session at Palawan Green, followed by a grand ceremony to kick things into high gear, before lighting up and releasing their wish-filled lanterns into the sky. Night owls and those who aren’t in the mood to call it a day can also enjoy the afterparty that lasts from 10pm till late.
Sky Lantern Festival
Date: 21 February 2024
Time: 3pm - 10pm (Lantern Release from 7.30pm - 9pm)
Location: Palawan Green, Siloso Beach Walk Sentosa, Singapore 098236
Price: $50 per person (General Admission)
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#7: Take your furry friends out to a Farmers Market featuring local vendors, free activities, and a dress-up contest
Photo from City Sprouts Henderson
Need a bit of retail therapy to work off the stresses of daily life? Check out the Farmers Market at City Sprouts Henderson, which is having a special Petal & Paw edition this February! Boasting over 20 local vendors, free activities, special workshops and holiday treasures, this event is pet-friendly and perfect for celebrating your beloved furry friends while exploring sustainable foods.
Photo from City Sprouts Henderson
Those who are planning to bring their pets with them can try out for the Best Dressed Pawrent & Pet contest, where the most charming pairs dressed in love-themed ensembles will walk away with amazing prizes! While admission to the market is free, we recommend signing up for the paid activities ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
Farmer’s Market @ City Sprouts Henderson: Petal & Paw Edition
Date: 3 February 2024
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: City Sprouts Henderson, 102 Henderson Road S159562
Price: Admission is FREE, paid activities require sign-up
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#8: Watch from the edge of your seat as skilled aerobatic flying teams take to the skies at the Singapore Airshow
Photo from Singapore Airshow
If getting a firsthand look at aerobatic flying teams as they take their aircrafts to the sky, with a routine full of adrenaline-pumping spins and stunts sounds like a great day out for you, the Singapore Airshow is absolutely the place to be.
Photo from Singapore Airshow
Besides the exhilarating aerial display, members of the public can get up close and personal with some of the most advanced commercial and military aircraft on display and participate in a whole host of family-friendly activities at the Weekend@Airshow. You can also commemorate your day out by posing with Singapore Airshow’s friendly mascots, Leo and Leonette, for some pictures.
#9: Welcome the Year of the Dragon by taking in Gardens by the Bay’s stunning annual Chinese New Year floral display
Photo from Gardens by the Bay
There’s just something about the annual Chinese New Year floral displays at Gardens by the Bay that always has us coming back for more. Maybe it's the myriad seasonal blooms that take the spotlight during this period, or the creative flower towers and installations — either way, this year’s Dahlia Dreams is certainly one to add to our must-visit list.
Photo from Gardens by the Bay
To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, a nearly 7-meter-tall dragon will serve as a centrepiece of the space, with part of the dragon’s scales made up of painstakingly hand-arranged dahlias. The space will also be filled with over a thousand dahlias of varying shapes, sizes and shades. That’s not all! Visitors can also expect to see four lantern sets and a towering Dragon sculpture specially created by British-born sculptor James Doran-Webb.
#10: Take a walk through an enchanted outdoor trail at Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
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Fans of the Wizarding World can soon live out their magical dreams at Sentosa with Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience, a Forbidden Forest-themed outdoor trail by Warner Bros. studio. Coming off successful runs in the US and UK, Singapore Potterheads will be the first in Asia to explore this limited-time experience.
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Visitors will get to relieve their favourite scenes from the movies, come face-to-face with the most majestic magical creatures living in the Forbidden Forest, and savour the taste of Butterbeer! For those who love collecting exclusive merch, there will also be a gift shop available at the venue.
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