Geylang Serai Light Up

Instead of the traditional balik kampung, plan a meaningful trip with your family to spend undisturbed quality time together and explore a new city.

By Singapore Tourism Board on April 11, 20234 minutes read

As the Raya season approaches, families are planning for this joyous occasion that marks the end of Ramadhan. This year, why not consider celebrating Hari Raya overseas to experience a change of scenery? Instead of the traditional balik kampung, plan a meaningful trip with your family to spend undisturbed quality time together and explore a new city.

Time to pack your bags and cross the causeway to the Garden City as you welcome the festive season with these experiences, the best way to create new memories with your family that you can cherish for a lifetime.

If you and your family are looking for an activity to bond over and experience together, dive into learning more about the underwater wonders of the ocean at S.E.A. Aquarium + Behind The Panel together. Explore the ocean’s diverse inhabitants and learn how you can do your part to protect it together. It will definitely be an educational yet fun way to keep your children engaged.

Create fond family memories with these unique festive and bonding experiences in Singapore

This Raya season, look out for the Geylang Serai Hari Raya Light Up as it lights the roads between Sims Avenue and Changi Road bringing a joyful spirit well-matched for the season. Whether you are driving or walking the streets, don’t forget to stop by and take colourful pictures with the arches to mark the occasion with your family.

Date: 17 March 2023 to 21 April 2023

Website: https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/attractions/sea-aquarium/public-programmes/behind-the-panel

Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269

For all the cat-lovers out there, a ‘purrfect’ stop to add to your itinerary would be the Art Jamming with Cats Workshop where you and your family can express your artistic self while bonding over your meowing companions. Be a part of Singapore’s first and only semi-guided art jamming with cats, a great way to bring the artist out of everyone in the family. Why not spread some Raya love to the cats and bring home stellar artwork as memorabilia of your one-of-a-kind family experience?

Capture unforgettable moments as you wander around the streets of Singapore

Singapore Tourism Board — Bugis, Waterloo and Kampong Glam Instagram Walking Tour

Get your cameras ready and start snapping Instagrammable photos to share with friends and family at the Bugis, Waterloo and Kampong Glam Instagram Walking Tour. It is a fun way to learn the ins and outs of taking #instaworthy shots where you and your family can discover hidden locations in Bugis to get that exclusive shot.

Capture the precious memories made this Raya season with candid photos of your family’s Raya fit after all the effort of dressing up in matching #OOTDs.

Website: https://tribe-tours.com/product/instagram-tour-bugis/

Address: Bugis MRT Exit C 220 Victoria Street, Singapore 188022

Explore Kampong Gelam with your family this Raya season with Aminah on an unforgettable, immersive journey through Aminah in Kampong Gelam: Neighbourhood Walking Tour. Being the epicentre of Muslim heritage in Singapore, Kampong Gelam will allow you and your family to discover where it all began and how Muslim culture in Singapore may differ from yours.

Website: https://letsgotoursingapore.com/tours/aminah-in-kampong-glam/

Date: Available daily, 5pm to 7pm

Feast bersama-sama with immersive dining experiences in Singapore

Start your day with an iconic dining experience with your family, designed to inspire a love for wildlife and delight your senses! Savour a hearty meal of local and international flavours in Singapore’s charming rainforest zoo and get up close and personal with various wildlife ambassadors and their keepers, who will fill your minds (and hearts) with stories about the animal kingdom, habitats and nature. Feast and enjoy a scrumptious planet-friendly breakfast spread at the Singapore Zoo together!

Website: https://www.mandai.com/en/singapore-zoo/things-to-do/dining/breakfast-in-the-wild.html

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826

Raya is also not complete without delicious goodies. You can stop by the Mr Bucket Chocolaterie Dempsey Factory to live out your childhood dreams by entering this modern chocolate factory. Enjoy a meaningful and interactive experience as you and your family create personalised chocolate at the Creation Station and have an exclusive chocolate-infused meal at the Tasting Room or The Cacao Garden paired with great company. Spoil your inner child and keep your children excited throughout, it will definitely have you and your family leaving energised.

Website: https://secretsingapore.co/mr-bucket-the-dempsey-chocolate-factory-singapore/ Address: 13 Dempsey Road, #01-03/04, Singapore 249674

Stride into this Raya season with the complete look for the whole family with these unique Singaporean brands

Hit the streets with your family looking bright and joyful in Adrianna Yariqa’s collection of fun prints and breathable outfits suited for our tropical weather. Travel around this Raya season knowing you will be comfortable and stylish with their 2023 collection available for your entire family.

Website: https://www.adriannayariqa.com/

Address: 8 Jalan Pisang, 199075, Singapore.

You can also complete your Raya fit with a fragrance personalised for you. At the Perfume Workshop Fragrance Design & Mixology Session by Oo La Lab!, you and your family will be able to discover your signature fragrance and find out how it reflects your personalities. Stroll through the streets of Singapore striding your Raya fit, smelling good.

Website: https://my.oola-lab.com/products/singapore-fragrance-design-mixology-session-2 Address: 2 Alexandra Rd, #02 04, Singapore 159919

Start planning your Raya family trip and don’t miss out on experiences you can redeem at SingapoRewards for free! Wait no more and redeem your free experience if you are visiting Singapore as a short-term visitor. To find out more, visit: https://singaporewards.visitsingapore.com/en

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