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Christmas Wonderland Gardens by the Bay 2026: what’s confirmed
No Christmas Wonderland 2026 listing at Gardens by the Bay on 17 October, but the Christmas Train Show, Christmas Special and Ghibli exhibition are listed.
Independent guides · Singapore
Good reasons to get together in Singapore.
A Singapore guide to better days out and thoughtful gatherings. Start with an idea, check the details and make a plan that works.
Explore Singapore
Find your next outing.
Upcoming programmes and places to discover Singapore culture. Follow official organisers for bookings and updates.
Seasonal events
Halloween Horror Nights 14
Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa
18 select nights at Universal Studios Singapore, 25 September–1 November 2026, 7.30pm–12.30am. Not recommended for under-13s.
Film
Singapore International Film Festival 2026
Various venues, Singapore
SGIFF’s 37th edition runs 21 October–1 November, with public ticket sales on SGIFF.com from 28 September at 12pm.
Literature
Singapore Writers Festival 2026
The Arts House and Civic District venues, Singapore
Hidden in Plain Sight runs 13–22 November 2026 in the Civic District, with The Arts House at the Old Parliament as the main festival grounds.
The reading room
More worth your time.
Hosting
Event photography consent in Singapore: PDPA rules for hosts
Photography consent at a Singapore event: your own family photos are generally outside the PDPA; a club publishing guests’ photos needs consent. Sample notice.
Hosting
Potluck ideas for 12 people: a Singapore hosting plan
Potluck ideas for 12 people: slots, servings sums and a sign-up list, plus the 5–60°C danger zone and 4-hour limit from NEA’s 2016 catering guidance.
Planning together
Camping permit Singapore: a plan for a group of 12
A group of 12 needs at least two free NParks camping permits, applied for 2 weeks to 2 months ahead, non-cancellable. Covers barbecue timing and a haze Plan B.
Planning together
Wheelchair accessible places in Singapore: Esplanade, Gardens
Wheelchair accessible places in Singapore: Esplanade lends wheelchairs free, Gardens by the Bay rents them at S$2 a day. Compare access; ask eight questions.
Planning together
Gardens by the Bay ticket price: cheapest group combination
Gardens by the Bay ticket price for six residents: S$216 for the three-attraction bundle against S$252 in single tickets, with closure dates to March 2027.
Hosting
How much food to order for a party, and when it should arrive
How much food to order for a party of 30? NEA’s 10–15% cut and 1 rice tray per 10 people work out to 26–27 portions and 3 trays. Delivery: at most 1 hour ahead.
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