June is here which means school’s out and activities, engagements, fun and freedom is on the agenda! There’s plenty to do in June in Singapore, from child-orientated exhibitions, family-friendly food extravaganzas, educational jaunts, and cocktail tastings. For those remaining in Singapore in June, here’s a few highlights not to be missed.

Treat Pops this June at Bedrock Bar & Grill

Celebrate Father’s Day (for some!), Sunday 16 June

If you like the idea of celebrating Dad as much as possible, embrace (the other!) Father’s Day on Sunday 16 June. While Australia and New Zealand’s official Father’s Day falls in September, who are we to turn down a party? The weekend sees a plethora of special menus for Father’s Day happening around Singapore, offering everything from BBQ stations and juicy steaks, to seafood buffets and dining in the dark with pops where he can enjoy free-flow house-pour wines and beers.

Various locations

Children’s Season 2024 at Children’s Museum Singapore (CMSG)

NHB’s annual celebration is on now until 23 June 2024. Focused on the theme of innovation, let your little one indulge in creativity with the many programmes and activities happening across participating MR museums. Highlights include:

  • Curious and Wonderful  Explore quirky objects and uncover the spellbinding stories at ACM. Little ones (and big ones!) are invited to put on theitheir inventor’s cap and unleash your imagination in an interactive activity trail, and be inspired by the curious and wonderful. nhb.gov.sg
  • Wan Qing Dragon Boat Festival 2024  Celebrate Chinese arts, culture, and heritage this weekend on 8 and 9 June at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall. We love the sound of the Chinese Orchestra Music by Bukit Batok Chinese Orchestra (8 June, 5pm – 5.30pm), and the Lion & Dragon Dance by NTU Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe (9 June, 5.30pm – 6pm). sysnmh.org.sg
  • Tiny Island, Many Stories Travelling Exhibition Brought to you by the Malay Heritage Centre (MHC), this exhibition takes you on a journey through uniquely local narratives to bring a deeper understanding and appreciation of the history, culture, and values of the Nusantara and Singapore. Find out more at the MCH website and at this link.

Haw Par Thrilla 4

The fourth edition of Haw Par Thrillatakes place on 22 June and is set to be spook-tacular. Expect the courtyard to be transformed into a proper party place for art, good food and live music from local record label Darker Than Wax.

Haw Par Thrilla 4, Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Road, 118628

Pink Fest 2024

Celebrate all things LGBTQ+ with Pink Fest throughout June which is hosting a huge list of exciting activities including trivia nights, wellbeing sessions, informative talks, improv nights and perhaps a few drag queens. Each event is curated with the LGBTQ+ community in mind.

Pink Fest 2024, multiple locations

Romance at Gardens by the Bay

Continuing the pink theme, Rose Romance at Gardens by the Bay is back in collaboration with the Embassy of Turkiye. This year’s display takes you through a fragrant journey, where the rose reigns, unveiling Greek and Roman history as you go.

Until 30 June. Rose Romance at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953

WA! Fest: A Food & Wine Fair

For a taste of home, don’t miss this festival highlighting all Western Australian food and wine! Oganised by Little Farms and the Government of Western Australia, there’s a packed programme of events happening at various Little Farms locations around the island. Enjoy a wine-tastings, discover how WA makes its wines sustainable, dive into specially curated cheese boards, and enjoy free admissionsto sample premium products like Bannister Downs Dairy, Nectar Honey, Blackwood Valley Beef and Hippie Kombucha.

From 7- 14 June, various Little Farms locations. Log on here for tickets

Spritz N Beats

Spritz N Beats by Aperol Spritz is back at CÉ LA VI Singapore as a summer holiday sundowner on 16 June 2024. Taking place at Ce La Vi’s Club Lounge, expect an orange paradise with immersive elements, tabletop games, drink promotions and a soundtrack by a lineup of eight local DJs.

Tickets are available here at $35nett inclusive of a glass of Aperol Spritz 

Gastrobeats

Enjoy delicious international and local fare from 50 homegrown food vendors while listening to live performances at Bayfront Event Space. Within the culinary playground is Coca-Cola Food Fest and Asahi Super Dry immersive zones for Insta-worthy shots. The three-week festival is pet-friendly so don’t leave Fido at home!

Until 23 June. 12A Bayfront Avenue, 018970. Visit i Light Singapore 2024 for more

Asia Cat Expo

If you love cats, have a cat, or are looking to get a cat, don’t miss this! Asia Cat Expo returns at the end of June with engaging workshops, talks, and over 100 brands specialising in cat products. The two-day event includes cat competitions, stage programmes, goodie bags and an adoption drive with Cat Welfare Society and ANZA friends, Purely Adoptions.

29 – 30 June. Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, 039593. asiacatexpo.com

 

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