I'm sure everyone knows it's quite a big deal that Singapore is 50 years old this year, and there are really SO MANY activities lined up for us! Singapore is set for the Jubilee Weekend where many activities have been lined up for us Singaporeans in the spirit of celebrating Singapore's 50th birthday!
Here I have a very very long list of activities available, do scroll through and see if you have any you would like to attend with your loved ones. No more excuses to stay at home saying there's nothing to do or nowhere to go in Singapore! Also, you can download the SG50 app for a convenient list of events/activities happening over the Jubilee Weekend! For App Store: (http://bit.ly/SG50iOSApp) For Google Play Store: (http://bit.ly/SG50AndroidApp)
Uncle Ringo 50
Years of Fun
Waterfront Promenade Open Space
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Info
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DATE & TIME
25th
July – 10th August 2015
Weekdays:
6pm – 11pm
Weekends
& Public Holidays: 1pm – 11pm
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
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Venue
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LOCATION
Waterfront Promenade Open Space
GETTING THERE
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Majulah Singapura
Celebrating 50 years with U
The Promontory @ Marina Bay
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Info
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DATE & TIME
1st
August 2015
4pm
– 10pm
ADMISSION
This
is a ticketed event
EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy
a night of exciting performances, fun activities and fireworks! Join over
5000 unionists and tripartite partners from the 12 clusters, and be a part of
the largest National Day Observance Ceremony.
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Venue
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LOCATION
The Promontory
@ Marina
Bay
11 Marina
Blvd, 018940
GETTING THERE
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#SgEatWithUs
Celebrates by the Bay
Waterfront Promenade Open Space
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Info
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DATE & TIME
1st
– 2nd August 2015
7th
– 9th August 2015
11am
– 10pm
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
Be
part of a movement that celebrates the stories and values of Singaporeans and
local home-cooked food. Head down to these pop-up food carnivals and share
some home-cooked delicacies with your fellow Singaporeans!
You
can even choose to organise your own potluck parties at home with your family,
friends and neighbours! Don’t forget to share photos of your experience on
social media with the hashtag #SgEatWithUs.
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Venue
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LOCATION
Waterfront Promenade Open Space
GETTING THERE
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Fullerton Light
Display
Fullerton Hotel
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Info
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DATE & TIME
1st August 2015
7th – 9th
August 2015
8pm
– 11.15pm (hourly)
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
Be
captivated by a 10-minute lights and projection display of buildings around
Marina Bay every hour!
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Venue
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LOCATION
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square, 049178
GETTING THERE
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Light Up the Bay
Marina Bay
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Info
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DATE & TIME
1st August 2015
7th – 9th
August 2015
8pm
– 11.15pm (hourly)
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
Be
captivated by a 10-minute lights and projection display of buildings around
Marina Bay every hour!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Marina Bay
GETTING THERE
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Heritage at the
Bay
Clifford Square
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Info
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DATE & TIME
1st – 10th
August 2015
12pm
– 10pm
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
We’ve
come a long way as a nation. Head down to Clifford Square, where you can
enjoy a heritage display and look back at the past 50 years of our history.
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Venue
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LOCATION
Clifford Square
1 Fullerton Road, One Fullerton,
049213
GETTING THERE
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#MySingapore –
Ours to Create
Esplanade
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Info
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DATE & TIME
1st – 10th August
2015
11am
– 9pm
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy
a special SG50 exhibition curated by the Singapore Discovery Centre, put
together by Singaporeans for Singaporeans.
With
photo essays and songs covering all aspects of Singapore’s Past, Present and
Future, you can learn fun facts, read personal stories and find out what
makes us uniquely Singaporean.
Plus,
enjoy interactive activities and explore Singapore’s hidden landscapes in the
Future Simulation Theatre. So grab your friends & family, and come
together to celebrate SG50 as one people, one nation and one Singapore!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
1
Esplanade Dr, 038981
GETTING THERE
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50% off admission
@ Jurong Bird Park
Jurong Bird Park
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Info
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DATE & TIME
1st – 31st
August 2015
8.30am
– 6pm
ADMISSION
Prices
before discount:
Adult
- $28
Child
(Ages 3 – 12) - $18
Senior
Citizens - $12
EVENT DETAILS
If
you are a Singapore resident, you can enjoy 50% off admission! From 7th
to 10th August 2015, you can also collect a free SG50
animal-themed woven tote bag when you visit the four wildlife parks – Jurong
Bird Park, Night Safar, River Safari or Singapore Zoo (limited to 1 bag per
visitor, while stocks last).
Plus,
sign up as a member to enjoy an ongoing SG50 promotion that gives you
unlimited year-round entry for the price of a 1-day ticket!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Jurong Bird Park
2 Jurong
Hill, 628925
GETTING THERE
By MRT & Bus
Alight at
Boon Lay MRT Station and board Bus Service 194 or 251 from Boon Lay
Interchange.
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Esplanade’s
National Day Celebrations
The
Esplanade
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Info
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DATE & TIME
6th
– 10th August 2015
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy dance and music performances by Singapore’s
home-grown talents! Or treat yourself to other activities such as talks,
workshops, art installations and even a special bazaar featuring local
entrepreneurs.
Plus,
grab a chance to witness the Esplanade Concert Hall transform itself
acoustically as you sit back and enjoy a variety of music performances on 8th
August 2015.
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Venue
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LOCATION
The Esplanade
1 Esplanade Drive, 038981
GETTING THERE
(A) By MRT
North-South/East-West
Line:
Alight at
City Hall MRT Station.
Circle
Line:
Alight at
Esplanade MRT Station.
(B) By Bus
(i) Board
36, 56, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 97e, 106, 111, 133, 162M, 171, 195, 531, 700A, 857,
960, 961, 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N, NR1, NR2, NR5, NR6, NR7, NR8. Alight
outside the entrance of Esplanade Mall, along Raffles Avenue (Bus Stop No:
02061)
(ii) Board 10, 57, 70, 128, 162,
196, 531, 652, 656, 660, 700, 850E, 868, 951E, 971E. Alight at Esplanade
Drive (Bus Stop No: 02111)
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SG50 Community Heartbeats:
Heartstrings Walk 2015
Marina
Bay Sands Event Plaza
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th
August 2015
7.30am
– 11am
ADMISSION
Donate
$10 to join the 4km Fun Walk
(All
outright donations will enjoy a 300% tax deduction, with the government
matching each donation dollar-for-dollar under the Care & Share Movement.)
EVENT DETAILS
Take
a 4km Fun Walk around Marina Bay for charity! Together, we can help make the
Jubilee celebrations meaningful for everyone, including the disadvantaged.
You
can also be part of a special drumming activity with beneficiaries, corporate
volunteers and fellow residents. Together, you will create a special rhythm
that signifies the heartbeat of a caring community.
What’s
more, there will be a 57-storey vertical marathon at the Marina Bay Sands
Hotel and a fun-filled carnival at the Event Plaza!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Marina Bay Sands – The Event Plaza
12A
Bayfront Avenue, Singapore
GETTING THERE
(A) By MRT
Circle Line:
Exit at Bayfront MRT Station and
take a five-minute walk from the station to Event Plaza through the Sands
Expo and Convention Centre.
North-South Line:
(i) Exit at Marina Bay MRT Station
and board SBS 133, SBS 97, SMRT 106 from the bus stop opposite the station.
(ii) Exit at Raffles Place MRT
Station and board SBS 97 at the bus stop opposite Ogilvy Centre along
Robinson Road, or at the bus stop in front of The Sail along Marina
Boulevard.
(B) By Bus
SBS 97, 97e: Jurong East to Marina
Square (loop)
SBS 133. 133M: Ang Mo Kio to The
Esplanade, Raffles Avenue (loop)
SBS 502: Pioneer Road North to
Marina Square (loop)
SBS 518: Pasir Ris to Suntec City
(loop)
SMRT 106: Bukit Batok to Marina
Centre Terminal
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Sing50 Concert
Singapore
Sports Hub (National Stadium)
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th
August 2015
7.30pm
(Doors open at 5.30pm)
ADMISSION
A
minimum of a $20 donation per ticket, available
via the online Mapletree-Sing50 Charity Ticket Drive.
EVENT DETAILS
Sing
along with your favourite international and home-grown talents as they
perform Singapore’s greatest hits across different genres, cultures and
communities.
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Venue
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LOCATION
Singapore Sports Hub (National
Stadium)
2 Stadium
Walk, 397718
GETTING THERE
(A) By MRT
Circle
Line:
(i) Alight
at Stadium MRT Station, or
(ii)
Alight at Moutbatten MRT Station and walk approximately 600m
East-West
Line:
Alight at
Kallang MRT Station and walk approximately 600m under a sheltered walkway
(B) By Bus
(i) Board
Bus Service 11. Alight along Stadium Crescent, directly outside Singapore
Indoor Stadium (Bus Stop No: 80199)
(ii) Board Bus Service 10, 14, 16,
70, 70M, 196 (towards CBD). Alight along Nicoll Highway, outside the
Singapore Sports Hub (Bus Stop No: 80219).
(ii) Board Bus Service 10, 14, 16,
70, 70M, 196 (from CBD). Alight along Nicoll Highway, opposite Singapore
Sports Hub (Bus Stop No: 80211) and cross the sheltered overhead bridge.
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NUSSU Rag &
Flag 2015
The Float @ Marina Bay
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th
August 2015
5pm
– 11pm
ADMISSION
This
is a ticketed event
EVENT DETAILS
Be
part of an annual tradition that dates back more than 50 years! Watch
students from NUS celebrate Singapore’s Golden Jubilee in conjunction with
the annual Union Rag event.
Whether
or not you’re an NUS student, you’ll surely enjoy this dazzling and colourful
extravaganza of colourful costumes, thrilling choreography and stunning
hand-built floats.
Plus,
be entertained by ‘LIVE’ performances by local favourites such as The Sam
Willows, Gentle Bones and much more!
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Venue
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LOCATION
The Float @ Marina Bay
20 Raffles
Ave, 039805
GETTING THERE
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Time of Your Life
The Promontory @ Marina Bay
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th
August 2015
5pm
– 9pm
ADMISSION
This
is a ticketed event
EVENT DETAILS
Have
the Time of Your Life this SG50! Relive old memories and bring back sweet
memories of yesteryears as you enjoy a ‘LIVE’ band performance by one of
Singapore’s most versatile pop groups from the 60’s – The Silver Strings.
Housewife Rosie Phua (Irene Ang) and Moe Alkalf will also be there to keep
you engaged throughout the event.
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Venue
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LOCATION
The Promontory
@ Marina
Bay
11 Marina
Blvd, 018940
GETTING THERE
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Families for Life
SG50 Picnics in Your Neighbourhood
Pasir Ris Park
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th August 2015
4pm
– 10pm
ADMISSION
Free;
Registration required
(Register
on the Families For Life website and stand to win a FFL funpack.)
EVENT DETAILS
Have
a family picnic and celebrate SG50 in the heartlands! Organised by Families
for Life, in partnership with NParks, this event offers a fun-filled day of
nostalgic childhood games, performances by roving buskers, as well as food
and game stalls.
Plus,
enjoy a guided nature walk (limited slots available, first-come-first-serve
basis) and let your kids play in the FFL bouncy castles before ending the
night with a movie screening at 7.30pm.
You
can buy your picnic baskets at the event (proceeds will be donated to
charity) and fill them with complimentary snacks and beverages, served by the
Families for Life Mobile Café.
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Venue
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LOCATION
Pasir Ris Park
Along
Pasir Ris Central, Opposite Pasir Ris MRT Station, 510534
GETTING THERE
(A) By Car/Taxi
Head onto CTE and take Exit 1
towards PIE/ECP. Keep right and merge onto TPE. Take Exit 3C towards Pasir
Ris Drive 1. Follow Pasir Ris Drive 8 and Pasir Ris Drive 1.
Alternatively, take PIE and TPE to
Tampines Ave 12. Take Exit 3B and follow Pasir Ris Flyover, Paris Ris Drive 8
and Pasir Ris Drive 1.
(B) By MRT & Bus
Alight at
Pasir Ris MRT Station.
Board SBS
403 from Pasir Ris Bus Interchange and alight at Aft Pasir Ris Way (Bus Stop
No. 77119).
(C) By Shuttle Bus
Shuttle bus services to Pasir Ris
Park will start from 3.30pm and end at 10.30pm. For more details, please
refer to the time boards located at each venue.
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Families for Life
SG50 Picnics in Your Neighbourhood
West Coast Park
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th August 2015
4pm
– 10pm
ADMISSION
Free;
Registration required
(Register
on the Families For Life website and stand to win a FFL funpack.)
EVENT DETAILS
Have
a family picnic and celebrate SG50 in the heartlands! Organised by Families
for Life, in partnership with NParks, this event offers a fun-filled day of
nostalgic childhood games, performances by roving buskers, as well as food
and game stalls.
Plus,
enjoy a family cycling or trampoline (limited slots available,
first-come-first-serve basis) and let your kids play in the FFL bouncy
castles before ending the night with a movie screening at 7.30pm.
You
can buy your picnic baskets at the event (proceeds will be donated to
charity) and fill them with complimentary snacks and beverages, served by the
Families for Life Mobile Café.
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Venue
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LOCATION
West Coast Park
71 West
Coast Highway, 126844
GETTING THERE
(A) By Car/Taxi
Head towards CTE (City). Continue
on AYE to Clementi Road (Exit 9). Keep left at the fork and follow signs for
NUS/West Coast Highway/West Coast Park.
Alternatively, head towards PIE
(Tuas). Take Exit 20A to merge onto Adam Road. Continue straight to Farrer
flyover until Queensway. Make a slight right onto Portsdown Ave and turn
right to merge onto AYE (Tuas). Continue on AYE to Clementi Road (Exit 9).
Keep left at the fork and follow signs for NUS/West Coast Highway/West Coast
Park.
(B) By MRT & Bus
(i) Alight
at Haw Par Villa MRT Station, or
(ii) Board
Bus Service 176 from Telok Blangah MRT Station or Pasir Panjang MRT Station
or Opp Haw Par Villa MRT Station and alight at outside S’pore Food Ind Bldg
(Bus Stop No. 20131), or
(iii)
Board Bus Service 175 from Clementi Bus Interchange and alight at Aft West
Coast Link (Bus Stop No. 17369) along West Coast Highway and cross the
highway, or
(iv) Board
Bus Service 30 from Bedok Interchange and alight at West Bay Resort Condo
(Bus Stop No. 17381). Walk with the traffic, turn left into West Coast Link
and cross West Coast Highway.
(C) By Shuttle Bus
Shuttle bus services to Pasir Ris
Park will start from 3.30pm and end at 10.30pm. For more details, please
refer to the time boards located at each venue.
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Families for Life
SG50 Picnics in Your Neighbourhood
Sembawang Park
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th August 2015
4pm
– 10pm
ADMISSION
Free;
Registration required
(Register
on the Families For Life website and stand to win a FFL funpack.)
EVENT DETAILS
Have
a family picnic and celebrate SG50 in the heartlands! Organised by Families
for Life, in partnership with NParks, this event offers a fun-filled day of
nostalgic childhood games, performances by roving buskers, as well as food
and game stalls.
Plus,
enjoy a terrarium-making workshop (limited slots available,
first-come-first-serve basis) and let your kids play in the FFL bouncy
castles before ending the night with a movie screening at 7.30pm.
You
can buy your picnic baskets at the event (proceeds will be donated to
charity) and fill them with complimentary snacks and beverages, served by the
Families for Life Mobile Café.
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Venue
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LOCATION
Sembawang Park
Sembawang,
758526
GETTING THERE
(A) By Car/Taxi
Take CTE and SLE to Upper Thomson
Road. Take Exit 5 and keep right at the fork to continue toward Upper Thomson
Road. Continue onto Sembawang Road and then to Sembawang Park.
Alternatively, take CTE and
continue to SLE. Take Exit 3 to merge onto Lentor Ave toward Yishun. Continue
onto Yishun Ave 2 and onto Canberra Link. Turn right onto Sembawang Road and
then to Sembawang Park.
(B) By MRT & Bus
Alight at
Sembawang MRT Station. Board Bus Service 882 from Sembawang Interchange and
alight at Sembawang Park (Bus Stop No. 58091).
(C) By Shuttle Bus
Shuttle bus services to Pasir Ris
Park will start from 3.30pm and end at 10.30pm. For more details, please
refer to the time boards located at each venue.
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Families for Life
SG50 Picnics
Marina
Barrage
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th
– 8th August 2015
8am
– 12.30pm
ADMISSION
Free;
Registration required
(Register
on the Families For Life website.)
EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy
a family picnic at Marina Barrage! Organised by Families for Life, in
partnership with PUB, this event offers a fun-filled day of nostalgic
childhood games, performances by local artistes and carnival stalls.
You
can buy your picnic baskets at the event (proceeds will be donated to
charity) and fill them with complimentary food and beverages, served by the
Families for Life Mobile Café.
To
top things off, you can catch The Republic of Singapore Air Force Black
Knights in action as they put up a spectacular aerial display for all
Singaporeans to enjoy!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Marina Barrage
8 Marina Gardens Drive, 018951
GETTING THERE
(A) By Car/Taxi
Head towards Central Boulevard
from AYE (East Bound) into MCE (Exit 2) or ECP/KPE (Towards City) into MCE
(Exit 3). Follow the road signs along Central Boulevard towards Marina
Gardens Drive. Stay on Marina Gardens Drive, passing by Gardens by the Bay
and Satay by the Bay on the left, before reaching Marina Barrage.
Alternatively, travel from
Rochor/Ophir Road towards ECP (West Bound) through Sheares Avenue into Central
Boulevard.
(B) By MRT & Bus
(i) From
Marina Bay MRT Station and Downtown MRT Station: Take SBS 400 at Marina
Financial Centre along Marina Boulevard.
(ii) From
Tanjong Pagar MRT Station: Take SBS 400 in front of International Plaza
(C) By Shuttle Bus
Shuttle bus services from Marina
Bay MRT to Marina Barrage will run every 15 – 20 minutes (subject to traffic
conditions) from 8am to 6pm on 7th and 8th August 2015.
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SG50 Concert
Series in the Park
Singapore
Botanic Gardens
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th
– 9th August 2015
10am
– 10pm
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
Whether
you’re young or old, you’ll definitely enjoy these concerts that bring
nostalgic melodies to the park with a mixture of jazz, classical, evergreen
classics and local favourites.
Kick
off your celebrations with a carnival from 10am to 5pm that include
activities ranging from heritage guided walks to cultural booths showcasing
botanical-themed batik painting. There will also be games, snacks and other
fun activities.
7th
August
5pm
– 7pm: Catch performances in all four main languages from 13 local talents in
the “Aneka Ragam Ra’ayat” or the “People’s Variety Show”
7.30pm
– 8.15pm: Bandstand performances
8.30pm
– 10.39pm: Outdoor movie screenings
8th
August
5
– 7pm: Go back in time with a classical-themed concert
7.30pm
– 8.15pm: Bandstand performances
8.30pm
– 10.39pm: Outdoor movie screenings
9th
August
5.30pm
– 9pm: Enjoy a ‘LIVE’ telecast of the NDP, as well music performances by
local talents
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Venue
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LOCATION
Singapore Botanic Gardens
1 Cluny
Rd, Singapore 259569
GETTING THERE
(A) By Bus/MRT (enter from Tanglin
Gate)
Board Bus
Service 7, 75, 77, 105, 106, 123, 174, 174e and alight at Napier/Holland Road or
take a 5-minute bus ride from Orchard MRT Station to Tanglin Gate.
(B) By
Bus/MRT (enter from Bukit Timah Gate)
Board Bus
Service 48, 66, 67, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170, 171 and alight at Bukit
Timah/Dunearn Road or take the MRT to Botanic Gardens MRT Station.
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Black Knights @
SG50
Marina Barrage
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th – 9th
August 2015
12pm
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
Catch
The Republic of Singapore Air Force Black Knights in action as they put up a
spectacular aerial display for all Singaporeans to enjoy!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Marina Barrage
8 Marina Gardens Drive, 018951
GETTING THERE
(A) By Car/Taxi
Head towards Central Boulevard
from AYE (East Bound) into MCE (Exit 2) or ECP/KPE (Towards City) into MCE
(Exit 3). Follow the road signs along Central Boulevard towards Marina
Gardens Drive. Stay on Marina Gardens Drive, passing by Gardens by the Bay
and Satay by the Bay on the left, before reaching Marina Barrage.
Alternatively, travel from
Rochor/Ophir Road towards ECP (West Bound) through Sheares Avenue into
Central Boulevard.
(B) By MRT & Bus
(i) From
Marina Bay MRT Station and Downtown MRT Station: Take SBS 400 at Marina
Financial Centre along Marina Boulevard.
(ii) From
Tanjong Pagar MRT Station: Take SBS 400 in front of International Plaza
(C) By Shuttle Bus
Shuttle bus services from Marina
Bay MRT to Marina Barrage will run every 15 – 20 minutes (subject to traffic
conditions) from 8am to 6pm on 7th and 8th August 2015.
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Celebrations @
Singapore Flyer
Singapore Flyer
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th – 9th
August
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
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Venue
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LOCATION
Singapore Flyer
30 Raffles
Ave, 039803
GETTING THERE
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SG50 Community
Celebrations
Islandwide
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th – 10th
August 2015
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
Celebrate
our nation’s Golden Jubilee with your friends, family and neighbours at
various National Day carnivals, parades and street parties across the island!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Islandwide
GETTING THERE
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Gardens by the
Bay Celebrates SG50
Gardens
by the Bay
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th
– 10th August 2015
Flower
Dome & Cloud Forest: 9am – 9pm
Garden
Rhapsody (SG50 Edition): 7.45pm, 8.45pm, 9.30pm
ADMISSION
Flower Dome & Cloud Forest:
50%
off for Singaporeans
Free
entry for Singaporean seniors aged 60+ (collect the free ticket at the
ticketing booth; accompanying caregivers will also be given a 50%
discount to the conservatories)
EVENT DETAILS
Catch “Singapore Stories” – a floral depiction of
Singapore’s many tales and legends – and be enchanted by a special SG50
“Garden Rhapsody” music and light show.
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Venue
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LOCATION
Gardens by the Bay
18 Marina
Gardens Drive, 018953
GETTING THERE
By MRT & Bus
Circle/Downtown
Line:
Alight at
Bayfront MRT Station. Take Exit B and follow the underground linkway. Exit
and cross the Dragonfly Bridge of Meadow Bridge into Gardens by the Bay.
East-West
Line:
Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT Station. Take Exit C and head towards bus stop 03223 located at International Plaza along Anson Road. Board SBS 400 and alight at bus stop 03371 along Marina Gardens Drive. |
Civil Defence
Heritage Gallery
Central
Fire Station
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th
– 10th August 2015
10am
– 5pm
ADMISSION
Free
(Booking is required for the Tower Tour.)
EVENT DETAILS
Trace the history of the Singapore Civil Defence
Force! Go back in time and learn about how fire fighting and civil defence
has developed from the late 1800s to what it is today.
You
can also join the Tower Tour (maximum of 20 pax per tour group) to get a rare
opportunity to ascend the 30-metre tower at the Central Fire Station. There,
you’ll experience how watch-duty firemen performed their fire surveillance
duties during the 1900s.
For
safety reasons, children below the height of 1.2 meters will not be allowed
to join the tower tour. Those with a phobia of heights or heart-related
illnesses are also not encouraged to take part in the tour. Ladies should
dress appropriately in order to safely ascend and descend the spiral
staircase and cat ladders.
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Venue
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LOCATION
Central Fire Station
62 Hill Street, 179367
GETTING THERE
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Singapore City
Gallery
Urban
Redevelopment Authority
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th
– 10th August 2015
9am
– 5pm
ADMISSION
-
EVENT DETAILS
Learn
about the planning efforts that turned Singapore into a metropolitan city.
The Singapore City Gallery also shows you the remarkable transformation
Singapore has undergone from past, present, to future.
With
10 thematic areas and more than 50 audio-visual and interactive exhibits,
you’ll be in for a multi-sensory learning experience at the Gallery!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Urban Redevelopment Authority
45 Maxwell
Road, The URA Centre, 069118
GETTING THERE
(A) By MRT
East-West
Line:
Alight at
Tanjong Pagar MRT Station.
North-East/Downtown
Line:
Alight at
Chinatown MRT Station.
(B) By Bus
(i) Bus
stop A: Bus Service 61, 166, 197
(ii) Bus stop B:
Bus Service 80, 145
(ii) Bus stop C:
Bus Service 57, 131, 167, 186, 700, 970, 970E
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Free Entry @
Singapore Science Centre
Singapore Science Centre
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th – 10th
August 2015
10am
– 6pm
ADMISSION
Free
for all Singapore citizens
EVENT DETAILS
Celebrate
SG50 with the Singapore Science Centre (SCS)! Singapore citizens get to enjoy
free general admission. If you’re a Singaporean, you can also get free
time-based tickets to SCS’ gated attractions such as the Human Body
Experience, KidsSTOP, Snow City and the Omni-Theatre/Digital Planetarium.
Plus,
you may enjoy free entry to SCS’ other gated attractions if they are ready
before the Golden Jubilee.
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Venue
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LOCATION
Singapore Science Centre
15 Science
Centre Rd, 609081
GETTING THERE
(A) By MRT & Bus
(i) Alight
at Jurong East MRT Station and board Bus Service 66, 335 and alight at the
Science Centre, or
(ii) Board
Bus Service 178, 198 and alight at the Science Centre, or
(iii)
Board Bus Service 51, 52, 78, 79, 97, 97e, 98, 98M, 105, 143, 160, 176, 183,
197, 333, 334, 506, 542, 543 and alight near the Science Centre.
(B) Walking from Jurong East
Interchange (8-minute walk)
Take the covered walkway from the
interchange towards Jurong East St 13. Cross the street and continue in the
same direction along Block 135. Keep going in the same direction until you
reach a road intersection, diagonally across the Science Centre.
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Singapore Zoo,
River Safari, Night Safari
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th – 10th
August 2015
Singapore
Zoo: 8.30am – 6pm
River
Safari: 9am – 6pm
Night
Safari: 7.30am – 12am
ADMISSION
Prices
before discount:
Singapore
Zoo
Adult
- $32
Child
(Ages 3 – 12) - $21
Senior
Citizens - $14
River
Safari
Adult
- $28
Child
(Ages 3 – 12) - $18
Senior
Citizens - $14
Night
Safari
Adult
- $42
Child
(Ages 3 – 12) - $28
Senior
Citizens - $18
EVENT DETAILS
If
you are a Singapore resident, you can enjoy 50% off a bundled admission to
River Safari and Singapore Zoo from 1st to 31st August
2015 (for same-day visits only)!
Plus,
you can collect a free SG50 animal-themed woven tote bag when you visit the
wildlife parks (limited to 1 bag per visitor, while stocks last).
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Venue
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LOCATION
Singapore Zoo, River Safari, Night
Safari
80 Mandai
Lake Rd, 729826
GETTING THERE
Nearest
MRT Stations
Choa Chu
Kang MRT Station
Ang Mo Kio
MRT Station
Marsiling
MRT Station
Woodlands
MRT Station
Connecting
Buses
Bus
Service 927, 138, 926 (operates on Sundays and Public Holidays only)
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SG Heart Map
Tours
Islandwide
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th – 10th
August 2015
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
*This even has been fully
subscribed*
Home
is where our Hearts are, and will always be. Hop onto our SG Heart Map buses
and
celebrate
the places which we hold close to our hearts as the Heart Map Tour brings you
on a special journey across the island!
There
will also be fun activities along the way, and you’ll get to taste some of
our favourite local cuisines!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Islandwide
GETTING THERE
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ActiveSG Jubilee
Sports Celebration
Islandwide
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th – 10th
August 2015
9am
– 5pm
ADMISSION
Free
(Fees apply to some activities.)
EVENT DETAILS
Get
active and pumped up for SG50 with ActiveSG! With 50 sports activities being
offered at all ActiveSG Sports Centres islandwide, you can expect to break a
sweat and have lots of fun while at it.
The
sports activities will be conducted in various formats ranging from try-outs
to challenges. So take part your favourite sport – be it football, archery or
fencing – and you might just meet some
of our Team Singapore athletes who will also be celebrating with the
community!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Islandwide
GETTING THERE
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Free Admissions
and Attractions @ Sentosa
Sentosa
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th – 10th
August 2015
Merlion:
10am – 8pm (last entry at 7.30pm)
Siloso:
10am – 6pm (last entry at 5.30pm)
ADMISSION
Free
(with a valid ID – PinkIC, Blue IC, SAF 11B, MOE-issued student pass.)
EVENT DETAILS
Bring
your family out for a day of fun in the sun and enjoy free activities and
special packages!
Free
Admissions
Walk-ins
(every day until 31st December 2015)
Drive-ins
(weekdays after 5pm, until 31st December 2015)
Free
Attractions
Sentosa
Merlion
Fort
Siloso Guided Tours
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Venue
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LOCATION
Sentosa Island
GETTING THERE
Merlion
Sentosa
Bus 1, 2, 3
Sentosa
Express (Imbiah Station)
Imbiah
Lookout Car Park
Fort Siloso
Sentosa
Bus 1, 2
Sentosa
Beach Tram
Beach Car
Park
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Sands of Time @
Sentosa
Sentosa
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Info
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DATE & TIME
7th – 10th
August 2015
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
If
you’re a fan of sand castles, this will be perfect for you! To celebrate
Singapore’s 50th birthday, Sentosa will create the longest sand
sculpture on Siloso Beach chronicling Singapore’s journey in becoming the
thriving city that it is today.
You
can even contribute to the assembly of the 100-metre long sand sculpture! So
grab your spades and head on down with your friends and family!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Sentosa Island
GETTING THERE
Sentosa
Bus 1, 2, 3
Sentosa
Express (Beach Station)
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SCO Concert by
the Bay
Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza
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Info
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DATE & TIME
8th
August 2015
7.30pm
– 9pm
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
If
you’re a fan of Chinese Orchestra, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Getting off to a roaring start with Dragon Dance, the Singapore Chinese
Orchestra, together with the Women Police Pipes & Drums, will then
perform a medley of your favourite cultural national songs.
Following
that, you can sing along with MICappella to a medley of local compositions
before ending the night on a high with an arrangement of Stand Up For
Singapore, complete with synchronised fireworks!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Marina Bay Sands – The Event Plaza
12A
Bayfront Avenue, Singapore
GETTING THERE
(A) By MRT
Circle Line:
Exit at Bayfront MRT Station and
take a five-minute walk from the station to Event Plaza through the Sands
Expo and Convention Centre.
North-South Line:
(i) Exit at Marina Bay MRT Station
and board SBS 133, SBS 97, SMRT 106 from the bus stop opposite the station.
(ii) Exit at Raffles Place MRT
Station and board SBS 97 at the bus stop opposite Ogilvy Centre along
Robinson Road, or at the bus stop in front of The Sail along Marina
Boulevard.
(B) By Bus
SBS 97, 97e: Jurong East to Marina
Square (loop)
SBS 133. 133M: Ang Mo Kio to The
Esplanade, Raffles Avenue (loop)
SBS 502: Pioneer Road North to
Marina Square (loop)
SBS 518: Pasir Ris to Suntec City
(loop)
SMRT 106: Bukit Batok to Marina
Centre Terminal
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Baby’s Day Out
The Promontory @ Marina Bay
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Info
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DATE & TIME
8th
August 2015
4pm
– 9pm
ADMISSION
This
is a ticketed event
EVENT DETAILS
Welcome
the next generation of Singaporeans with the largest Jubilee Baby celebration
of the NTUC U Family! With a slew of exciting activities, Baby’s Day Out
promises to be a memorable day out for everyone.
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Venue
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LOCATION
The Promontory
@ Marina
Bay
11 Marina
Blvd, 018940
GETTING THERE
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Singapore Sports
Hub SG50 Carnival
Singapore Sports Hub
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Info
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DATE & TIME
8th – 9th
August 2015
9am
– 9pm
ADMISSION
Free
EVENT DETAILS
Get
active with your friends and family! Head down to the Singapore Sports Hub
for fun activities ranging from a kampong-style carnival to sports try-outs
with a twist. There will also be stage games, entertainment, bouncy castles,
treasure hunts and a mass workout!
After
breaking a sweat, cool down and catch a movie screening together on 8th
August or a ‘LIVE’ telecast of the National Day Parade on 9th
August.
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Venue
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LOCATION
Singapore Sports Hub (National
Stadium)
2 Stadium
Walk, 397718
GETTING THERE
(A) By MRT
Circle
Line:
(i) Alight
at Stadium MRT Station, or
(ii)
Alight at Moutbatten MRT Station and walk approximately 600m
East-West
Line:
Alight at
Kallang MRT Station and walk approximately 600m under a sheltered walkway
(B) By Bus
(i) Board
Bus Service 11. Alight along Stadium Crescent, directly outside Singapore
Indoor Stadium (Bus Stop No: 80199)
(ii) Board Bus Service 10, 14, 16,
70, 70M, 196 (towards CBD). Alight along Nicoll Highway, outside the
Singapore Sports Hub (Bus Stop No: 80219)
(ii) Board Bus Service 10, 14, 16,
70, 70M, 196 (from CBD). Alight along Nicoll Highway, opposite Singapore
Sports Hub (Bus Stop No: 80211) and cross the sheltered overhead bridge
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NDP Celebrations
From
Padang to Marina Bay
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Info
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DATE & TIME
9th
August 2015
ADMISSION
-
EVENT DETAILS
Be part of Singapore’s biggest NDP celebration yet!
To celebrate our nation’s Golden Jubilee, the NDP returns to the Padang and
will feature familiar favourites such as the Mobile Column – showcasing the
strength of the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force and Singapore
Civil Defence Force – as well as a spectacular aerial display by the Black
Knights.
You can also witness a special “50” formation
flypast by the Republic of Singapore Air Force and a Vintage Parade – a
re-enactment of street parades in the 1970s.
The Float@Marina Bay will also be a ticketed venue
for up to 25,000 spectators. Alternatively, you can join in the celebrations
at various locations around the Marina Bay area where you can catch a ‘LIVE’
stream of the Parade.
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Venue
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LOCATION
The Padang (and various sites
around Marina Bay)
GETTING THERE
(A) By MRT
North-South/East-West
Line:
Alight at
City Hall MRT Station. Take Exit C and walk to The Padang (4-minute walk).
(B) By Bus
Board 10,
57, 70, 128, 162, 196, 531, 700, 850E, 868, 971E, NR2 and NR5. Alight at bus
stop 02111, then walk to The Padang (3-minute walk).
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Young NTUC
Celebrates! National Day 2015
The Promontory @ Marina Bay
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Info
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DATE & TIME
9th
August 2015
4pm
– 10pm
ADMISSION
This
is a ticketed event
EVENT DETAILS
Celebrate
SG50 with the Labour Movement’s youth community, as they honour the past and
look towards SG100. You can enjoy a ‘LIVE’ screening of the National Day
Parade, as well as ‘LIVE’ performances.
Plus,
be part of a symbolic candle-lighting movement – A Celebration in Unity –
which demonstrates our support for one another, and the role of the Labour
Movement in building our nation.
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Venue
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LOCATION
The Promontory
@ Marina
Bay
11 Marina
Blvd, 018940
GETTING THERE
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Free Cable Car
Rides @ Sentosa
Sentosa
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Info
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DATE & TIME
10th August 2015
9am
– 9pm
ADMISSION
Free
(with a valid ID – PinkIC, Blue IC, SAF 11B, MOE-issued student pass.)
Children
below 7 have to be accompanied by adults.
EVENT DETAILS
Enjoy
a beautiful view on the most scenic highway in Singapore! Fly high above the
hill from Faber Peak Singapore, through a skyscraper and cross the harbour on
the Mount Faber Line before landing in Sentosa Island.
You
can then continue to take in the sights on the new Sentosa Line which will
take you to the various attractions on Sentosa, where you can have some fun
in the sun with your family!
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Venue
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LOCATION
Sentosa Island
GETTING THERE
Board from
the Harbourfront Cable Car Station or any of the Cable Car Stations on
Sentosa Island.
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Revamp of the
National Museum of Singapore
National Museum of Singapore
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Info
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DATE & TIME
1st
September 2015
ADMISSION
-
EVENT DETAILS
Celebrate
SG50 by reliving Singapore’s history with the revamped permanent galleries at
the National Museum of Singapore! Enjoy a more immersive and participatory
experience as you learn about Singapore’s post-independence story, and go
through a journey that recaptures Singapore’s defining moments, challenges
and achievements through the years.
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Venue
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LOCATION
National Museum of Singapore
93
Stamford Road, 178897
GETTING THERE
(A) By MRT
Circle
Line:
Alight at
Bras Basah MRT Station and walk on Bras Basah Rd towards Queens Street. Turn
left into Bencoolen Street, then left into Stamford Road.
North-South/North-East
Line:
Alight at
Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station and walk on Oldham Lane towards Orchard Road before
turning right into Orchard Road. Turn right into Bencoolen Street, then left
into Stamford Road.
(B) By Bus
(i) Board
Bus Service 14, 14E, 16, 36, 64, 65, 77, 106, 111, 124, 139, 147, 162, 166,
172, 174, 174E, 190, 502, 521, 700, 700A, 857 and alight at Stamford Road bus
stop.
(ii) Board Bus Service 7, 14, 14E,
16, 36, 64, 65, 77, 106, 111, 124, 139, 162, 171, 174,
174E, 190, 502, 521, 700, 700A and alight at YMCA bus stop.
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Jubilee Walk
National Museum of Singapore
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Info
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DATE & TIME
1st
November 2015
ADMISSION
-
EVENT DETAILS
Take
your loved ones on a special walk to celebrate Singapore’s Golden Jubilee.
Built specially for SG50, the Jubilee Walk will take you to historic
locations and new public art installations in the civic district and Marina
Bay area. With public events and performances along the way, this will be a
walk that you’ll definitely remember!
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Venue
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LOCATION
National Museum of Singapore
93 Stamford
Road, 178897
GETTING THERE
(A) By MRT
Circle
Line:
Alight at
Bras Basah MRT Station and walk on Bras Basah Rd towards Queens Street. Turn
left into Bencoolen Street, then left into Stamford Road.
North-South/North-East
Line:
Alight at
Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station and walk on Oldham Lane towards Orchard Road before
turning right into Orchard Road. Turn right into Bencoolen Street, then left
into Stamford Road.
(B) By Bus
(i) Board
Bus Service 14, 14E, 16, 36, 64, 65, 77, 106, 111, 124, 139, 147, 162, 166,
172, 174, 174E, 190, 502, 521, 700, 700A, 857 and alight at Stamford Road bus
stop.
(ii) Board Bus Service 7, 14, 14E,
16, 36, 64, 65, 77, 106, 111, 124, 139, 162, 171, 174,
174E, 190, 502, 521, 700, 700A and alight at YMCA bus stop.
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Opening of National
Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore
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Info
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DATE & TIME
1st
November 2015
ADMISSION
-
EVENT DETAILS
Feast
your eyes on a collection of visual arts from Southeast Asia and Singapore!
Hosted in the former City Hall and Supreme Court buildings, the new National
Gallery Singapore will be home to a large public collection of visual arts
from Singapore, as well as Southeast Asia.
With
artwork from the 19th century to present day pieces, you’ll be
sure to enjoy an enriching and engaging experience!
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Venue
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LOCATION
National Gallery Singapore
1 St
Andrew’s Road, 178957
GETTING THERE
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Portraits of the
People
The Padang
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Info
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DATE & TIME
27th
– 29th November 2015
ADMISSION
-
EVENT DETAILS
Head
down to the Padang to be part of a weekend festival and witness the result of
a year-long nationwide project that connects all Singaporeans through art and
media.
“Portraits
of the People” is a collection of thoughts, feelings and reflections about
the National Pledge by Singaporeans from various communities.
What’s
more, enjoy a community art carnival, commissioned art performances, as well
as free guided tours of the new National Gallery!
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Venue
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LOCATION
The Padang
GETTING THERE
(A) By MRT
North-South/East-West
Line:
Alight at
City Hall MRT Station. Take Exit C and walk to the Padang (4-minute walk).
(B) By Bus
(i) Board
Bus Service 10, 57, 70, 128, 162, 196, 531, 700, 850E, 868, 971E, NR2, NR5
and alight at Bus Stop No. 02111.
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Omg, the list is really super long!! Enjoy celebrating Singapore's 50th birthday!
As for me, I can't decide whether to head to Sentosa for the free cable car rides, or to the Science Centre which is also free, or to Uncle Ringo's carnival??? Spoilt for choice!!! However, there're many days for us to enjoy different activities! Which events are you heading to?
xoxo, kaitinghearts
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