What’s New in July: Films at the Fort, Disney Cruise & Kids’ Driving Circuit

From a new kids’ driving circuit at VroomTown in Marina Square to the first sail of Disney Cruise Singapore, Films at the Fort and more, here’s what’s new in July

New month, new finds! If you haven’t heard already, VroomTown is the hottest new indoor playground with a driving circuit at Marina Square, Glenfiddich Films At The Fort makes a return to Fort Canning Park, Play:Date is a new toy-centred exhibition at National Museum Singapore, GLISTEN is a new kinetic mural at National Gallery Singapore and more.

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What’s New in Singapore in July 2024

Illumi: world’s largest illumination event coming to Singapore!

Mark your calendars because Bayfront Event Space is set to be the brightest spot in Singapore this September with Illumi, also known as the world’s biggest light, sound, and multimedia event. Making its debut outside Montreal, where it first launched in 2019, Illumi will feature over 20 million LED lights in stunning, larger-than-life structures. Highlights include ‘The Jurassic Kingdom’ with dinosaur light structures, ‘The Illumi Tree of Light,’ which is the tallest illuminated tree, and a gorgeous carousel. The best part? This fully interactive exhibition allows guests to climb the structures, take plenty of photos, and let little ones run around freely to explore! Tickets are available from 30 July on TremTix and Pelago.

Deets: Illumi, from 13 September 2024, from $25 per adult; $15 per child, Bayfront Event Space

Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience

Following successful runs in Milan, USA, Brussels and London, Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience will be making its Asia-Pacific debut in Singapore on 31 August! Dive into a whimsical world of bubbles through 11 themed areas. These include a VR room, an undersea LED room, a bubble bath ball pit and more. There will also be interactive areas and a robot-led bubble show! The waitlist is already open, and the first 1,000 ticket buyers can enjoy a 20% early bird discount!

Deets: Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience, from 31 August 2024, from $21.90 per adult; $14.90 per child, Singapore Expo

Disney Cruise Coming to SG in 2025

We’re stoked that Disney Cruise will be docking its newest ship the Marina Bay Cruise Centre next year! Get ready for unforgettable adventures with your family as you set sail to enjoy a plethora of live shows by your favourite Disney characters, lively deck parties and more! Drop the kids off at the kids club, then enjoy adult-only spaces like nightclubs, lounges and the Quiet Cove Pool. Will you be one of the first passengers to set sail on Disney Cruise Singapore? Click here for all the deets.

Deets: Disney Cruise Singapore

VroomTown Opens: Playground + Driving Circuit

This month, the newest indoor playground for kids is VroomTown at Marina Square, a mega drive-play academy with a circuit featuring Singapore icons. Kids will get to cruise through a realistic city driving experience with traffic lights and a drive-through then break a sweat at the indoor playground with climbing structures, slides, ball pits and more. Tickets are $48 for a beginner child entry, $38 for licensed child drivers (includes 1 free adult entry) and $15 for additional adults.

Deets: VroomTown, 10am – 8pm on Monday – Thursday & Sunday and until 9pm on Friday, Saturday and Public Holidays, Marina Square, #01-208

Films at the Fort Returns to Fort Canning Park

Glenfiddich Films At The Fort makes a return to Fort Canning Park for its 10th anniversary from 1 to 18 August 2024. A premier open-air cinema showing award-winning films with gourmet food and cocktails, Films At The Fort is one of the hottest social events in town. Catch Bob Marley: One Love on 1st August at 7:45pm, a biographical drama celebrating the life of this musical icon; enjoy a heart-pounding action-packed movie The Fall Guy on 3rd August at 7:45pm, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt and more.

Deets: Films At The Fort, 1 – 18 August 2024, DJs at 5:30pm and films begin at 7:45pm

New Range of Fresh Produce at The Meat Club

We’re always on the lookout for grocery stores with fresh produce so our kids get the best of the best. The Meat Club is a local, trusted online butcher that sources produce from suppliers that adhere to Australia’s strict environment and animal welfare standards. Then they air and sea freight products to Singapore for optimal freshness and quality. The Meat Club has recently launched an all-new selection of farm fresh fruit and veggies handpicked for exceptional taste and quality so you’ll get maximum bang for your buck. Whether you’re looking for grain-fed Australian Beef Eye Fillet Steak for a juicy steak dinner or colourful veg for kids’ lunchboxes, you’ll find just what you need at The Meat Club. Join their Conscious Carnivore community and enjoy your meals with peace of mind!

Quote SASSY20 to get $20 off for new customers site-wide. Quote SASSY12 to get $12 off for returning customers. No minimum spend. Applies to subscriptions and one-time purchases. One use per customer. Valid until 31 December 2024.

Deets: The Meat Club

New Exhibition The Hidden Forest at Cloud Forest

Step into a whole new world at Gardens by the Bay‘s Cloud Forest for an immersive digital art experience to discover a hidden forest that lies beneath the canopy. Wander through a captivating realm of vibrant blooms and life that inhabit cloud forests around the world. This one-of-a-kind experience will certainly be one to add to your Instagram account, as you’ll get to snap gorgeous photos in an unforgettable atmosphere.

Deets: Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953

Singapore Night Festival Returns on 23 August

We’re so excited that the Singapore Night Festival will return for it’s 15th edition on 23 August. This year’s theme is the Art of Play and features amusement park rides, old school game stalls and nostalgia-themed food and beverages. Stretching from its traditional two-weekend format to a three-weekend extravaganza, visitors will be treated to an exciting line-up of programmes including dynamic projection mappings, Night Lights installations and more. Plus, look out for a xinyao singalong – another festival first – and refuel with a feast at five festival villages!

Deets: Singapore Night Festival, Bras Brasah.Bugis, 23 August – 7 September, 7:30pm – midnight daily (TBC)

New Play:Date Exhibition at National Museum Singapore

Take the kids back in time at the National Museum of Singapore’s newest exhibition: Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play. Centred on toys and play, this kid-friendly exhibition features a diverse collection of over 250 locally and globally recognisable toys across various eras. From vintage Hot Wheels to the timeless Tamagotchi, McDonald’s collectibles and more, you’re invited to discover the stories behind these iconic toys and rediscover the joy of childhood playtime in this immersive experience. Don’t miss large-scale artworks, Insta-worthy spots and digital gamified experiences.

Deets: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897, 5 July 2024 – 5 January 2025, 10am – 7pm

New Insta-worthy Installation at National Gallery Singapore

Be captivated by National Gallery Singapore’s newest large-scale kinetic mural, where over 114,000 shimmering discs reflect the sunlight accompanied by a wind chime to create multi-sensory experience for visitors of all ages. Created by New Zealander contemporary artist Lisa Reihana, GLISTEN’s vibrant tapestry features intricate patterns that pay homage to the traditions of Indigenous women weavers from Māori and Southeast Asian cultures.

Deets: GLISTEN at the National Gallery Singapore, Ng Teng Fong Roof Garden Gallery (Level 5), 14 June 2024 – 30 March 2025, 10am – 7pm

Canopy Garden Village Opens: new pet-friendly cafe

Fur-parents, rejoice! There’s another pet-friendly cafe you can add to the list, so you have more places to hang out with your furbaby and meet other fur-parents too. Canopy has just opened its newest location at Esplanade Mall, where you can indulge in delicious food like Lobster Bisque, Canopy Cheeseburger, Soft Shell Crab Pasta and more, while enjoying beautiful cityscape views by the bay for perfect photo-ops with your pet.

Deets: Canopy Garden at Esplanade, 8 Raffles Ave, #01-10/12 Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802

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