September 20, 2025 • 4 mins
Welcome, thrill-seekers and curious explorers, to Things to Do in Singapore with your ever-energetic adventurer Ollie Bennet! It’s Saturday, September 20th, and right now this city is buzzing harder than a Formula 1 pit stop under the bright tropical sun. Picture clear skies, that signature Singaporean humidity hanging in the air, and a city ready to show off its quirkiest, coolest, and downright dazzling weekend vibes.
Let’s get you straight into the heart of today’s action. The city’s current mood? Festive with a spicy hint of “let’s go out!” energy. The annual Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival has transformed Chinatown into a glowing wonderland, marking 60 glorious years of lanterns, lion dances, and mooncake madness, according to Little Day Out’s weekend roundup. And just across the downtown sprawl, Gardens by the Bay is throwing its own lantern-lit bash. From 6 pm to 10 pm, wander among giant illuminated sculptures, from Singapore icons to legendary Korean creatures, and don’t miss the epic mooncake medley—because if you haven’t eaten mooncake by a Supertree, have you really done September in Singapore?
For all you art, design, and pop culture aficionados, the Sands Expo & Convention Centre is hosting the POP TOY SHOW Singapore 2025 this weekend—exclusive toys, artist collabs, and a futuristic drone light show starring over 1,300 drones. Imagine the world’s quirkiest parade in the sky. If that doesn’t tickle your inner collector, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre is treating hobbyists to the Hobbies Fair, while the National Library Building tempts fashionistas with designer bags and apparel up to 90% off. And for lovey-dovey listeners soon tying the knot, Hitcheed’s Wedding Wonderland x Bridal Market at Suntec is a dreamland of floral archways and bridal bling.
Nightlife, you say? Tonight, the Rooftop Restrobar Skyfall is hosting RUN RAVE, where you can party with panoramic views—because nothing says Saturday night in Singapore like dancing thirty storeys up, arms in the breeze, city lights below.
Hit pause on all that and here’s what’s fresh in local news. Singapore’s public transit is running its usual clockwork efficiency, with special midnight trains for festival-goers tonight. For foodies craving the next big thing, the buzz is about a new Peranakan fusion bistro opening at Telok Ayer, blending heritage flavors with modern twists—think laksa gnocchi and kaya gelato!
Now, Ollie’s must-do picks for the day: Start at the Chinatown Mid-Autumn celebration for lanterns, riddles, and street performances. Next, stroll over to the Singapore ArtScience Museum for SingaPop—an exhibition tracing Singapore’s pop culture wave from swinging sixties to electric 2020s. Families, get hands-on at the Hobbies Fair—robotics, puzzles, model-building for every little engineer at heart. And don’t overlook the heritage walking tour from Tanjong Pagar, where you’ll discover mural-lined alleys, secret temples, and tales of old seafaring Singapore that are juicier than last night’s laksa.
Ollie’s fun fact pit stop: Did you know Singapore’s hawker culture is so legendary, UNESCO crowned it an official piece of intangible cultural heritage? Get yourself to Maxwell or Lau Pa Sat and slurp up the honor—bonus points if you master the “chope” system, reserving a seat with a humble packet of tissues. Absolute local legend move.
Before you dash off, keep your calendars open for tomorrow: Mayday Parade rocks Pasir Panjang Power Station, and there’s a sunrise run at Lululemon Katong if you want to break a sweat before breakfast. I’ll be back with the lowdown on more wild adventures, secret eats, and festival fables—so stay tuned, Singapore explorers!
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
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Let’s get you straight into the heart of today’s action. The city’s current mood? Festive with a spicy hint of “let’s go out!” energy. The annual Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival has transformed Chinatown into a glowing wonderland, marking 60 glorious years of lanterns, lion dances, and mooncake madness, according to Little Day Out’s weekend roundup. And just across the downtown sprawl, Gardens by the Bay is throwing its own lantern-lit bash. From 6 pm to 10 pm, wander among giant illuminated sculptures, from Singapore icons to legendary Korean creatures, and don’t miss the epic mooncake medley—because if you haven’t eaten mooncake by a Supertree, have you really done September in Singapore?
For all you art, design, and pop culture aficionados, the Sands Expo & Convention Centre is hosting the POP TOY SHOW Singapore 2025 this weekend—exclusive toys, artist collabs, and a futuristic drone light show starring over 1,300 drones. Imagine the world’s quirkiest parade in the sky. If that doesn’t tickle your inner collector, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre is treating hobbyists to the Hobbies Fair, while the National Library Building tempts fashionistas with designer bags and apparel up to 90% off. And for lovey-dovey listeners soon tying the knot, Hitcheed’s Wedding Wonderland x Bridal Market at Suntec is a dreamland of floral archways and bridal bling.
Nightlife, you say? Tonight, the Rooftop Restrobar Skyfall is hosting RUN RAVE, where you can party with panoramic views—because nothing says Saturday night in Singapore like dancing thirty storeys up, arms in the breeze, city lights below.
Hit pause on all that and here’s what’s fresh in local news. Singapore’s public transit is running its usual clockwork efficiency, with special midnight trains for festival-goers tonight. For foodies craving the next big thing, the buzz is about a new Peranakan fusion bistro opening at Telok Ayer, blending heritage flavors with modern twists—think laksa gnocchi and kaya gelato!
Now, Ollie’s must-do picks for the day: Start at the Chinatown Mid-Autumn celebration for lanterns, riddles, and street performances. Next, stroll over to the Singapore ArtScience Museum for SingaPop—an exhibition tracing Singapore’s pop culture wave from swinging sixties to electric 2020s. Families, get hands-on at the Hobbies Fair—robotics, puzzles, model-building for every little engineer at heart. And don’t overlook the heritage walking tour from Tanjong Pagar, where you’ll discover mural-lined alleys, secret temples, and tales of old seafaring Singapore that are juicier than last night’s laksa.
Ollie’s fun fact pit stop: Did you know Singapore’s hawker culture is so legendary, UNESCO crowned it an official piece of intangible cultural heritage? Get yourself to Maxwell or Lau Pa Sat and slurp up the honor—bonus points if you master the “chope” system, reserving a seat with a humble packet of tissues. Absolute local legend move.
Before you dash off, keep your calendars open for tomorrow: Mayday Parade rocks Pasir Panjang Power Station, and there’s a sunrise run at Lululemon Katong if you want to break a sweat before breakfast. I’ll be back with the lowdown on more wild adventures, secret eats, and festival fables—so stay tuned, Singapore explorers!
Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.
For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/
and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt
For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Singapore podcast. Welcome
thrill seekers and curious explorers to Things to Do in
Singapore with your ever energetic adventurer Ollie Bennett. It's Saturday,
September twentieth, and right now this city is buzzing harder
than a Formula one pit stop under the bright tropical sun.
Picture clear skies that signature Singaporean humidity hanging in the air,
(00:24):
and a city ready to show off its quirkiest, coolnest
and downright dazzling weekend vibes. Let's get you straight into
the heart of today's action, the city's current mood festive
with a spicy hint of let's go out energy. The
annual Chinatown Mid Autumn Festival has transformed Chinatown into a
(00:45):
glowing wonderland, marking sixty glorious years of lanterns, lion dances
and mooncake madness, according to Little Day Out's weekend roundup,
and just across the downtown sprawl, Gardens by the Bay
is throwing its own lanter lit bash from six pm
to ten pm. Wander among giant illuminated sculptures from Singapore
(01:07):
icons to legendary Korean creatures and don't miss the epic
Mooncake Medley, because if you haven't eaten mouncake by a
super tree, have you really done? September in Singapore for
all you art, design and pop culture officionados, the Sands
Expo and Convention Center is hosting the Pop Toy Show
Singapore twenty twenty five. This weekend exclusive toys, artist collabs
(01:31):
and a futuristic drone light show starring over one thousand,
three hundred drones. Imagine the world's quirkiest parade in the sky.
If that doesn't tickle your inner collection, Suntext Singapore Convention
in Exhibition Center is treating hobbyists to the Hobbies Fair,
while the National Library Building temps fashionistas with designer bags
and apparel up to ninety percent off and for lovey
(01:54):
dovey listeners, soon tying the knot Hitchheed's Wedding Wonderland. Ex
Bridle Market at s Suntech is a dreamland of floral
archways and bridle bling nightlife. You say tonight. The rooftop
Restro Bar Skyfall is hosting run Rave, where you can
party with panoramic views. Because nothing says Saturday night in
Singapore like dancing thirty stories up arms in the breeze
(02:18):
city lights below. Get pause on all that, and here's
what's fresh in local news. Singapore's public transit is running
its usual clockwork efficiency with special midnight trains for festival goers.
Tonight for foodies craving the next big thing, the buzz
is about a new Perana Confusion bistro opening at Telekaya,
blending heritage flavors with modern twists. Think Laksan yuki and
(02:41):
Kaya Gelato. Now OLiS must do picks for the day.
Start at the Chinatown mid Autumn Celebration for lanterns, riddles
and street performances. Next, stroll over to the Singapore Art
Science Museum for Singapop, an exhibition tracing Singapore's pop culture
wave from swinging sixties to electric twenty twenty. Families get
(03:01):
hands on at the Hobby's Fair Robotics puzzles model building
for every little engineer at heart. And don't overlook the
Heritage walking tour from Tanjon Paga, where you'll discover mural
lined alleys, secret temples and tales of old seafaring Singapore.
Better juicier than last night's laxa. All these fun fact pitstop,
(03:22):
did you know Singapore's hawker culture is so legendary you
NESCo crownded an official piece of intangible cultural heritage. Get
yourself to Maxwell or Lao Parsat and slurp up the
honor bonus points if you master the chop system, reserving
a seat with a humble packet of tissues, absolute local legend.
Move before you dash off. Keep your calendars open for
(03:44):
tomorrow May Day Parade rocks Passer Panjan power Station and
there's a sunrise run at Lulu Lemon Katong if you
want to break a sweat before breakfast. I'll be back
with the low down on more wild adventures, secret eats
and festival fables. So stay tuned, Singapore Explorers. Thanks for listening,
(04:05):
Please subscribe and remember this episode was brought to you
by Quiet Please Podcast Networks. For more content like this,
please go to Quiet Please dot Ai
This is your Things to Do in Singapore podcast. Welcome
thrill seekers and curious explorers to Things to Do in
Singapore with your ever energetic adventurer Ollie Bennett. It's Saturday,
September twentieth, and right now this city is buzzing harder
than a Formula one pit stop under the bright tropical sun.
Picture clear skies that signature Singaporean humidity hanging in the air,
(00:24):
and a city ready to show off its quirkiest, coolnest
and downright dazzling weekend vibes. Let's get you straight into
the heart of today's action, the city's current mood festive
with a spicy hint of let's go out energy. The
annual Chinatown Mid Autumn Festival has transformed Chinatown into a
(00:45):
glowing wonderland, marking sixty glorious years of lanterns, lion dances
and mooncake madness, according to Little Day Out's weekend roundup,
and just across the downtown sprawl, Gardens by the Bay
is throwing its own lanter lit bash from six pm
to ten pm. Wander among giant illuminated sculptures from Singapore
(01:07):
icons to legendary Korean creatures and don't miss the epic
Mooncake Medley, because if you haven't eaten mouncake by a
super tree, have you really done? September in Singapore for
all you art, design and pop culture officionados, the Sands
Expo and Convention Center is hosting the Pop Toy Show
Singapore twenty twenty five. This weekend exclusive toys, artist collabs
(01:31):
and a futuristic drone light show starring over one thousand,
three hundred drones. Imagine the world's quirkiest parade in the sky.
If that doesn't tickle your inner collection, Suntext Singapore Convention
in Exhibition Center is treating hobbyists to the Hobbies Fair,
while the National Library Building temps fashionistas with designer bags
and apparel up to ninety percent off and for lovey
(01:54):
dovey listeners, soon tying the knot Hitchheed's Wedding Wonderland. Ex
Bridle Market at s Suntech is a dreamland of floral
archways and bridle bling nightlife. You say tonight. The rooftop
Restro Bar Skyfall is hosting run Rave, where you can
party with panoramic views. Because nothing says Saturday night in
Singapore like dancing thirty stories up arms in the breeze
(02:18):
city lights below. Get pause on all that, and here's
what's fresh in local news. Singapore's public transit is running
its usual clockwork efficiency with special midnight trains for festival goers.
Tonight for foodies craving the next big thing, the buzz
is about a new Perana Confusion bistro opening at Telekaya,
blending heritage flavors with modern twists. Think Laksan yuki and
(02:41):
Kaya Gelato. Now OLiS must do picks for the day.
Start at the Chinatown mid Autumn Celebration for lanterns, riddles
and street performances. Next, stroll over to the Singapore Art
Science Museum for Singapop, an exhibition tracing Singapore's pop culture
wave from swinging sixties to electric twenty twenty. Families get
(03:01):
hands on at the Hobby's Fair Robotics puzzles model building
for every little engineer at heart. And don't overlook the
Heritage walking tour from Tanjon Paga, where you'll discover mural
lined alleys, secret temples and tales of old seafaring Singapore.
Better juicier than last night's laxa. All these fun fact pitstop,
(03:22):
did you know Singapore's hawker culture is so legendary you
NESCo crownded an official piece of intangible cultural heritage. Get
yourself to Maxwell or Lao Parsat and slurp up the
honor bonus points if you master the chop system, reserving
a seat with a humble packet of tissues, absolute local legend.
Move before you dash off. Keep your calendars open for
(03:44):
tomorrow May Day Parade rocks Passer Panjan power Station and
there's a sunrise run at Lulu Lemon Katong if you
want to break a sweat before breakfast. I'll be back
with the low down on more wild adventures, secret eats
and festival fables. So stay tuned, Singapore Explorers. Thanks for listening,
(04:05):
Please subscribe and remember this episode was brought to you
by Quiet Please Podcast Networks. For more content like this,
please go to Quiet Please dot Ai
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