Guess what? Your social calendar is about to be stacked this April, thanks to all the high-art moments and playful, nostalgic experiences coming right up! From mind-bending art installations (hello, selfie heaven) to a SpongeBob-themed fun run that’s pure serotonin, this month is all about indulgence and unadulterated fun. Here’s our curated edit of the 10 most exciting happenings and experiences around the city this month.

1. Embark on an immersive choose-your-own-adventure journey at Mirror Mirror

 

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Step into a labyrinth of light, reflections, and seriously fun illusions at Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind — this immersive exhibition takes its visitors on a full-blown sensory experience into the different facets of the human mind. Created by a collective of avant-garde artists, Mirror Mirror plays with perception in ways that’ll have you questioning reality (and snapping way too many pics for the ‘gram).

Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind
Date: From now till 6 July 2025
Time: 10am - 7pm (Sun - Thu) | 10am - 9pm (Fri - Sat)
Location: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018974
Price: From $18.90 per adult
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2. Wander among fields of colourful blooms at Tulipmania at Gardens by the Bay

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Spring may not be a real season here in the tropics, but Tulipmania brings it on anyway! Transforming the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay into a petal-filled paradise, this year's rendition is taking on an eastern Turkish hue with rare tulip varieties and themed decor.

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Plus, there will be immersive activities available at the refreshed Sensory Moments sessions, where visitors will get to enjoy see, smell and even touch some treasured tulips — floral girlies simply can't miss this one.

Tulipmania at Gardens by the Bay
Date: 17 April - 12 May 2025
Time: 9am - 9pm daily
Location: Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953 (Sensory Moments booths: South American Garden, Mediterranean Garden & Flower Field, Flower Dome)
Price: From $12 per adult
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3. Enjoy exclusive offers when you wine and dine during Singapore Restaurant Week 2025

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Calling all culinary adventurers! Singapore Restaurant Week is back, and this is your golden ticket to high-end dining without the fancy price tag. For just 24 days, the city’s most sought-after restaurants are rolling out exclusive prix-fixe menus, giving you the perfect excuse to indulge in Michelin-worthy meals, chef’s tasting menus, and avant-garde dishes — all at a fraction of the usual cost.

Singapore Restaurant Week 2025
Date: 4 - 27 April 2025
Location: List of participating restaurants
Price: Lunch from $28 | Dinner from $38
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4. Put your search skills to the test at Bird Paradise's Easter Egg-travaganza

 

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Seeking a fun eggs-perience for the whole family? Bird Paradise’s Easter Egg-travaganza is cracking open Singapore’s most egg-citing celebration yet with larger-than-life eggs, thrilling scavenger hunts, and their first-ever Avian-themed parade! From egg hunts to face painting activities, this is your chance to turn Easter into an unforgettable wild adventure (with plenty of sweet egg-themed rewards along the way).

Easter Egg-travaganza at Bird Paradise
Date: From now till 20 April 2025
Time: 9am - 6pm daily (last entry: 5pm)
Location: Bird Paradise, 20 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729825
Price: From $49 per adult (Kids enter free with every paying adult!)
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5. Shop till you drop at Night at Orchard (NAO), the only night market in the Orchard district

 

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Caught asking the dreaded question, also known as: "What NAO?" after having a hearty meal in town? Well, since most of us are pretty familiar with the usual stores and malls around Orchard Road by now, why not head down to the only night market in the Orchard district instead? Enjoy some fresh retail therapy at Night at Orchard (NAO) as you browse the creative and experiential brands setting up shop along ION Orchard - Ngee Ann City. And if you don't manage to snag everything you planned to, fret not! NAO will be returning again in the next months (30 May - 1 June, 27 - 29 June 2025) for all the shopaholics out there.

Night at Orchard (NAO)
Date: 25 - 27 April 2025
Time: 3pm - 10pm daily
Location: Orchard Road (Pedestrian Walkway from the front of ION Orchard - Ngee Ann City)
Price: Admission is FREE
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6. Explore the futuristic world of Dutch fashion designer Iris Van Herpen at the ArtScience Museum

 

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One thing to know about Dutch fashion designer Iris Van Herpen? She's a master at creating wearable art, with outfits that look like they came right out of a high-budget space or sci-fi blockbuster — Avatar and Dune-esque fashion, anyone? If checking out a heap of these future-facing costumes sound like your idea of fun, you're in for a major good time. The ArtScience Museum has rolled out Iris Van Herpen: Sculpting The Senses, an exhibition of over 140 Van Herpen looks and accessories, alongside contemporary art and natural history specimens for a uniquely retrospective experience!

Iris Van Herpen: Sculpting The Senses
Date: From now till 10 August 2025
Time: 10am - 7pm (Sun - Thu) | 10am - 9pm (Fri - Sat)
Location: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018974
Price: From $18.90 per adult
Website | Tickets

7. Indulge in some family-friendly nautical nonsense at the SpongeBob Pirate Walk & Run

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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants! And for one day only, the porous sea sponge and his Bikini Bottom friends will be coming ashore to take all of us aboveshore folk on an unforgettable pirate-themed adventure. Get ready to slip into your best athleisure for the SpongeBob Pirate Walk & Run, where avid and aspiring runners (and walkers) alike can get active together in the name of some good fun.

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Pick between the relaxing 3km Interactive Walk or 7km Run for a scenic journey suitable for all ages. And don't get salty even if you turn up in last place, since both routes are non-competitive!

SpongeBob Pirate Walk & Run
Date: 26 April 2025
Location: Waterway Point, 83 Punggol Central, Singapore 828761
Time: 8am (7km) & 8.30am onwards (3km)
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8. Dance the night away to bops from Steve Aoki and Dimitri Vegas at Marquee's 6th Anniversary Weekend

 

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Here comes your chance to jam out to legendary tracks from Tomorrowland and Ultra veteran Dimitri Vegas, and 2x Grammy-nominated DJ Steve Aoki live in Singapore! As part of Marquee Singapore's 6th Anniversary Weekend, the duo will be taking over the stage on 11 and 12 April respectively, for two epic nights of explosive EDM melodies and unstoppable energy. Make sure to round up your party crew and snatch up those entry tickets ASAP — those early bird tickets are flying off the shelves fast!

Dimitri Vegas & Steve Aoki Live At Marquee Singapore
Date: 11 & 12 April 2025
Time: Event starts 10pm (No guarantee of entry from 11.30pm onwards)
Location: Marquee Singapore, 10 Bayfront Ave, B1-67 The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956
Price: From $100 (Limited - Early Bird Marquee 6th Anniversary Weekend Pass)
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9. Hunt down the best deals on snacks, toys and other goodies for your furry friends at PetExpo 2025

 

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Singapore’s biggest pet event, PetExpo 2025, is back and better than ever with a programme that's jam-packed with exciting activities and plenty of informative talks and workshops. From 25-27 April, the Singapore Expo transforms into a paradise of gourmet treats, Insta-worthy accessories, and irresistible deals (because spoiling your furbaby shouldn’t break the bank). Expect next-level pet tech, lucky draws, and daily competitions where your furry besties can get the spotlight they deserve. Pro tip: Arrive early for complimentary goodie bags!

PetExpo 2025
Date: 25 - 27 April 2025
Time: 11am - 8pm (25 Apr) | 10am - 8pm (26 & 27 Apr)
Location: Expo Halls 5B & 6, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
Price: $5 for 1-day entry (Admission is FREE for Pioneer & Merdeka Generation Attendees, Children below 12, and all pets.)
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10. Relax and unwind in the heart of nature with a staycay at the brand new Mandai Rainforest Resort

 

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Forget basic staycations, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree is rewriting the rules of wilderness luxury with its grand opening this month. Just imagine: waking up to birds singing (actual birds, not your alarm tone), sipping coffee while enjoying panoramic views of Upper Seletar Reservoir, and having the Mandai Wildlife Reserve as your literal backyard. This isn’t glamping, it's luxe junglecore at its finest! Insta-worthy treehouse villas shaped like giant seed pods? Check. Private balconies with reservoir views (sunset pics = secured)? Check. Nature-themed rooms, spa, and restaurant to go along with the whole experience? You bet.

Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree
Date: Bookings available for 2 April 2025 onwards
Address: 60 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729979
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More fun spots and events to check out in Singapore:

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• Hold Space For The WICKED Musical In Singapore, A Breathtaking Performance Broom-ing With Charm, Heart & Wonder
• Potions, Pastries & Chocolate Frogs: This New Harry Potter-Inspired Afternoon Tea Brings The Magic