18 Things To Do In July 2021 For Dates With Bae & Outings With Your Friend Squad

By Rachel Yohannan on 02 Jul 2021

Senior Digital Editor

We’re slowly getting back into action after being cooped up at home with the dining ban! While remaining cautious, resume your social activities with these 18 things to do in July 2021 in Singapore - including a pastel installation, Don Don Donki’s newest store with outlet-exclusives, and a Japanese onsen and cafe!

While you’re here, check out our article on 14 new cafes & restaurants in July 2021!

Read on for things to do in May 2021 in Singapore!

#1: Snap self-taken Korean-style photos at Dollop Automat Self Studio

Photo from Dollop Automat

Skip the selfies with awkward angles, and get proper photos with your partner or bestie at Dollop Automat Self Studio - an inexpensive photo studio that lets you capture unlimited snapshots with the click of a remove button. Although there won’t be a photographer present, equipment used will be of professional standard. You’ll get to take home 5 printed shots in addition to digital copies!

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Read our full article on Dollop Automat Self Studio here.

#2: Do work, read comics, or take a nap at MangaWork, a Japanese-themed workspace

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Working from home may be ideal for some, but not everyone has a conducive workspace at home. If you’re in need of a change of scenery, pay a visit to MangaWork, a new Japanese-themed co-working space with private pods. The zen atmosphere is sure to clear your mind and help boost productivity!

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From just $5 per hour, you’ll get your very own workstation with an upright office chair, or a slouchy bean bag cushion if you so choose. Once you get tired of slogging, sit back and take a nap, watch a show, or borrow one of the many free-to-read manga novels from their collection!

Photo from MangaWork

Address: 291 Serangoon Road, #02-00, Singapore 218107
Opening hours: 9am - 11pm daily
Telephone: 8833 2980
Website

#3: Learn how to make your own cotton candy bouquet in a princessy studio

Photo from Cotton Dreams

If you’re one of those people who think flowers are a “waste of money” and would rather receive food instead, Cotton Dreams’ cotton candy bunches will be right up your alley! While they’ve been selling their creations online for a while now, they’ve just opened a new workshop studio where you can learn how to make your very own candy floss bouquet - all while basking in the gorgeous princessy vibes!

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The 2.5-hour hand-ons workshop will cover everything from mixing your own cotton candy with different tea flavours, layering colours, bouquet arrangement, and different methods of wrapping. At the end of the session, you’ll get to take home a unique creation to gift a loved one!

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Workshop prices start from $58 per person for cotton candy lollipops, and $78 per person for cotton candy bouquets. Do note that bookings must be done at least 1 week in advance. Photo of bouquet for illustration purposes only, actual product might differ.

Address: ARC 380, #12-01, Singapore 209000
Telephone: 97695609 (WhatsApp only)
Website

#4: Have a soak at Joya Onsen Cafe, a Japanese-style bathhouse at Jurong

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Get spirited away to a Japanese paradise at Joya Onsen Cafe, a traditional bathhouse at Jurong that’s reminiscent of the ones you’d find at ryokans abroad. Just like the ones in Japan, this has gender-separated public baths for you to soak in, but they also have private onsens if you’re shy or want some alone time with your partner ;)

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Onsens and a zen garden aside, you’ll also get to chill out at their in-house cafe, which comes with tatami seating. On the menu are sushi as well as Japanese-style desserts and drinks, including Hokkaido milk ice cream and green tea.

Photo from Joya Onsen Cafe

Read our full article on Joya Onsen Cafe here.

#5: Hop onto a musical swing that makes melodies with your movement

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It doesn’t matter if you have a music background or are tone deaf - the limited-time Musical Swings installation is meant for anyone to hop on and create collective melodies together! Each motion will trigger a sound, with different heights corresponding to different notes. Moving in sync with others in certain patterns will even allow you to unlock secret tunes!

Photo from @canada_sg via Instagram

Entry is free but you’ll have to pre-register as part of safe distancing measures.

Date: Until 11 July 2021
Time: Monday to Friday: 2pm - 9pm | Saturday & Sunday: 12pm - 9pm
Location: Cathay Green
Price: FREE
Website

#6: Be mesmerised by Rainforest Lumina’s final season, with tix at 50% off

Photo from Wildlife Reserves Singapore

If you haven’t already paid a visit to Rainforest Lumina in previous years, here’s your final chance, for this multimedia night trail at the Singapore Zoo is now back for its third and last season.

Photo from Wildlife Reserves Singapore

Blending nature and technology across 10 zones, the zoo’s natural forestry will be illuminated with light projections and installations, accompanied by music. Some highlights include interactive play zones, a Luminous Pathway, sparkling pixel lights, and a mesmerising laser display!

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Read our full article on Rainforest Lumina here.

#7: Art jam for just $25 nett at Cafe de Paris, free drink included

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Art activities in general usually cost a fair bit due to the materials involved, but Korean art jamming cafe, Cafe de Paris, is blessing us with some big discounts for their 3-hour painting sessions! While they usually cost $110 for 2 ($55 each), they’re now going at the unbelievable price of $50 nett for 2 - which works out to just $25 nett, ie. 45% off. Single attendees also get to enjoy slashed prices at $28 nett (U.P. $55).

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All materials will be provided, and they’ll even throw in a free canvas upgrade if you’d like a bigger surface to work with. On top of that, you’ll get to enjoy a complimentary drink out of over 20 options, including tea and coffee blends!

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This is an ongoing promotion with no expiry date specified, so head down quick before it’s over! Appointments must be booked in advance. While you’re here, check out their $22.50 nett high tea promotion!

Address: 313 Orchard Road, #B1-37 313@Somerset, Singapore 238895
Opening hours: Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 10pm | Friday & Saturday: 11am - 11pm
Telephone: 8120 0889
Website

#8: Pamper yourself with staycation deals

Photo from @lucinda.law via Instagram

Staycations will never get old, especially since there are plenty of hotels in Singapore that offer differing experiences. From a monochrome black and white hotel with 45% off, to a $44.50 per pax staycay with free breakfast, there are plenty of ongoing hotel deals that you don’t want to miss! There’s also a glamping staycation at Fullerton with complimentary high tea and champagne, and a newly-renovated hotel with hygge vibes.

#9: Tuck into a romantic 4-course Japanese-themed meal in a cable car

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Transport your tastebuds to Japan as you cruise along over Sentosa’s waters with the newest Cable Car Sky Dining experience, Fly Me To Japan. This 4-course Japanese meal will have you cosying up with your partner in a private cable car ride, with a complimentary sake-based welcome drink along with Hokkaido Sea Scallops as appetisers. This will be followed by Miso Broth and Lime Sherbet as a palate cleanser.

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Mains are a choice between Grilled Japanese Omi Wagyu and Pan-Grilled Eel, and the feast will end off with a refreshing Yuzu Panna Cotta and Sakura Tea. Check out the full menu here.

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Thanks to the early evening timing of the dinner, you’ll likely be treated to a splendid sunset during the second leg of your 60minute round trip!

Date: Until 31 December 2021
Time: Boarding from 5.30pm to 6.30pm daily
Location: Mount Faber Cable Car Station
Price: $385 per couple ($192.50 per person)
Website

#10: Listen to movie soundtracks played live amidst the glow of hundreds of candles

Photo from Gabriel Hoe / Peegion Photography

After making their way around the world, Candlelight Concerts have finally reached Singapore to mesmerise you with lilting tunes as hundreds of LED candles light up the stage and aisles of the theatre hall. These live performances played on the piano, harp, or string instruments come in a variety of themes - from popular movie soundtracks to anime hits and classical staples from composers like Beethoven, Chopin, and Mozart.

Photo from Churen Li / Nicole Quek

Read our full article on Candlelight Concerts here.

#11: Attend an affordable couple pottery workshop

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Instead of lazing around binge-watching yet another TV series, switch things up and have a unique date experience at Arudio, a pottery studio. While most pottery places only let you make one piece, their Couple Wheel Throwing Class allows you to create two items per person, which gives you great bang for buck!

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You’ll be learning how to mould and shape clay using a pottery wheel, and will get to personalise it with name stamps and glaze colours of your choice. Not only will this be a lovely bonding experience, you’ll also get to take home one-of-a-kind, usable dinnerware for your home!

Read our full article on Arudio here.

#12: Get the best of Japanese goods at the new Don Don Donki’s new Suntec outlet

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Can we Singaporeans ever get enough of Don Don Donki? The answer is this: Never. The Japanese discount store with affordable snacks, skincare, and grocery items has just opened the doors of their sprawling Suntec City branch - also their 9th outlet in our little red dot. An outlet-exclusive to look forward to here is the Bluefin Tuna (Honmaguro) cutting station, where fresh sashimi will be sliced right in front of you!

Photo from Don Don Donki

Another special feature of this new outlet is Japanese Hamburg Steak TOMI, a stall serving up hearty, well-portioned meals of hamburg curry rice from just $10.80 to $14.80. We’re most excited for the Curry Cheese Hamburg, which comes with ooey gooey goodness of melted mozzarella and gouda!

Photo from Don Don Donki

Peep adorable character-themed cosmetics too, such as these Pokemon Lip Balms at $18.90 (U.P. $20.90)!

Address: West Wing Level 2
Opening hours: 9am - 11pm daily
Telephone: 6250 7211
Website

#13: Snap photos at Wave Hello, a whimsical pastel installation at Downtown East

Photo from @teelala via Instagram

Remember the Lite On! exhibition at Downtown East that was full of neon light installations? No need to feel the FOMO if you missed out previously, because a brand new IG-worthy structure has since popped up in the same compound. Titled Wave Hello, this interactive piece is a collaboration between local artists Space Objekt and Aeropalmics - and it’s certainly a sight to behold!

Photo from @billyyuenvisuals via Instagram

Photo from @aeropalmics via Instagram

During the day, it’s a whimsical wave of pastel shades in all hues of the rainbow. At night, it comes aglow with light strips, with background music setting the mood as you weave through its maze-like pathways.

Photo from @aeropalmics via Instagram

Date: Until end 2021
Time: 24/7
Location: Downtown East
Price: FREE

#14: Go wild at Heaven Spot, Singapore’s first graffiti art studio

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Heaven Spot is probably one of the few places in Singapore you’ll get to “vandalise” walls without getting in trouble with the popo. As our country’s first-ever graffiti art studio, it gives even noobs without permits a safe, judgement-free space to spray paint their own masterpieces to their heart’s content.

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Protective gear like coveralls and gas masks are included so you won’t have to worry about staining your clothes or breathing in any fumes. Decorated with fairy lights and neon wall art, the space is chill with a grungy, underground charm - don’t forget to snap some photos as a keepsake!

Photo from Heaven Spot

Read our full article review on Heaven Spot here.

#15: Binge-watch all the new Korean dramas launching in July

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With another month comes a new barrage of K-dramas to binge-watch, including a romantic story mixed with a murder mystery, the second season of Kingdom, and a fantasy drama about a witch who grants wishes of people, even if they risk losing their souls.

Read our full article on these new Korean dramas for July here.

#16: Cruise around Marina Bay with a rented bike from GoCycling’s newest branch

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Even if you’re a bicycle owner, it’s difficult cycling around town when you don’t have a car to transport your bike with. This leaves us staying within the confines of our own neighbourhoods and that of our neighbouring ones, at the very most. But with GoCycling’s newest outlet at the Singapore Flyer, you can rent a bicycle and cycle around our scenic Marina Bay area with ease!

You don’t just have to stick to town though, ‘cause you’ll be able to return your bicycle at any of the other manned branches across the island.

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Rates for adult bikes start from $8 per hour. You get your second hour free on weekdays and third hour free on weekends!

Address: 30 Raffles Avenue, #01-01 Singapore Flyer, Singapore 039803
Opening hours: 9am to 9pm daily
Telephone: 8831 3068
Website

#17: Uncover puzzles at an interactive otter-themed attraction at Suntec

Photo from Otah & Friends

The previous edition of Otah & Friends, an otter-themed escape game at Gardens by the Bay, has come to an end. But don’t despair, for the otter character and his fellow animal friends are back for the second and third volume of the pop-up attraction at Suntec City!

Photo from Otah & Friends

This time, you’ll be exploring different zones to hunt for parts to build a rocket and launch yourselves into outer space, with a series of mini games and vibrant photo opportunities along the way.

Photo from Otah & Friends

There will also be a grocery run challenge, where you’ll have to search for ingredients for Otah’s tea party. Make sure you don’t miss the hidden room with a secret sushi bar! At the end of the game, you’ll be presented with afternoon tea treats as a reward for all your hard work.

Photo from Otah & Friends

Read our full article on Otah & Friends Volume 2 & 3 here.

#18: Enjoy a private movie screening in a desert tent or rooftop lounge

Photo from The Sundowner

Level up your movie nights at The Sundowner, where you’ll get to enjoy a private screening with a wide-screen projector in a chill outdoor setting. Pick from a desert-themed teepee with real sand on the ground, or an open-air rooftop lounge with a tent shelter!

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A screening session for a maximum of 5 people comes with 10 complimentary cocktails, and there’s also a barbecue pit for you to have a big cookout if you’re up for it.