What’s New In January: ARTBOX 2025, Light To Night Festival, Mandai Rainforest Retreat & More

Start 2025 with a bang with these awesome new experiences. From the highly-anticipated Light to Night and ARTBOX happening this month to an exciting rainforest retreat near the Singapore Zoo.

New month, new finds! This January, the year starts off with exciting events like the Light to Night Festival and ARTBOX. Plus, there’s a stunning new waterfront restaurant and retail space in sunny Sentosa by Little Farms that’s a must-visit. We’re also thrilled about a one-of-a-kind cafe opening at Suntec City, featuring a mystery blind box concept!

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Disclaimer: These are external events not owned or managed by Sassy Mama. Always check with the organiser for changes or cancellations.

ARTBOX Everyday 2025: Karaoke, complimentary Nintendo Switch and VR games & more

The highly-anticipated annual ARTBOX returns this January across two weekends – 7 to 19 January and 24 to 26 January 2025 at the Singapore EXPO, featuring over 600 food and retail vendors across Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Hong Kong and Malaysia! There will also be plenty of activities for the kids, including video games, storytelling, craft activities, t-shirt doodling and more. For more information about ARTBOX 2025, click here.

Deets: ARTBOX Everyday 2025, 7 – 19 January & 24 – 26 January 2025, Singapore Expo, Hall 2, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150

Light To Night Festival 2025: Larger-than-life sculptures, light shows

One of Singapore’s biggest light exhibition will return this January! The theme for the Light to Night Festival 2025 is ‘Do You See Me?’ and explores layered interpretations of our multicultural society and diverse identities of people, spaces and places. Look forward to 70 immersive day-to-night programmes, electrifying performances and engaging activities! Read more about the Light to Night Festival 2025.

Deets: Light to Night Festival 2025, 17 January – 6 February 2025, Various locations around the Civic District

Mandai Rainforest Resort: Forest staycation near Singapore Zoo

Get ready to live out your urban forest staycation dreams because starting April 2025, bookings will open for the highly-anticipated Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree at Mandai Wildlife Reserve! Located just minutes from iconic attractions like the Singapore Zoo, Bird Paradise, and Night Safari, this stunning 338-room nature-inspired resort offers the perfect serene getaway for families and nature lovers alike. ⁠

Deets: Mandai Rainforest Resort, Mandai Wildlife Reserve, www.mandai.com

Little Farms Sentosa: New waterfront gourmet grocer with all-day dining

Little Farms has just unveiled its seventh retail outlet, and it’s located at one of Singapore’s most scenic locations, at sunny Sentosa! Little Farms Sentosa will feature a grocery store and restaurant – Table by Little Farms, where you can shop for their quality fresh ingredients, healthy grab-and-go options, or simply enjoy the warm dishes prepared in the live open kitchen with the waterfront dining.

This new franchise boasts a unique concept inspired by the sea, complete with exclusive seafood dishes only available here, such as the Prawn Brioche Roll, ⁠Citrus Cured Akaroa Salmon, Sourdough Flatbreads and Poached Red Snapper in Sencha Sake Broth.

That’s not all, Little Farms, Later is a new concept that consists of a series of nighttime offers available daily. For example, on Tuesdays, guests can enjoy 1-for-1 small plates and an all-day happy hour on Thursdays. Come down on Sundays after 5pm, where kids eat free, making this your next go-to spot for family weekend hangouts.

Deets: Little Farms Sentosa, 1 Cove Ave, #02-14 Sentosa, Singapore 098537, www.littlefarmscafe.com

Nana And Friends: Mystery blind box bingsu cafe

Any blind box fans here? This one’s for you! A new cafe has opened, offering a unique dining experience with a blind box twist. With each order of bingsu, you’ll receive a complimentary mystery Nana & Friends character plushie from an adorable vending machine! Choose from flavours like Mango, Chocolate Caramel, Strawberry, Matcha, and more. Each bingsu is served with a delightful surprise character pudding.

Deets: Nana And Friends, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-348, Suntec City, Singapore 038983, www.instagram.com/nanaandfriendscafe