What are you in the mood for this weekend—play or eat?
1. Plan Ahead for the Five Footway Festival if You Want Culture
The upcoming Five Footway Festival 2026 is one to keep on your radar if you’re looking for something rooted in Singapore’s street heritage. The festival runs from 2 to 10 May 2026 along Smith Street in Chinatown, and while it takes place next weekend onward, this is the right time to start planning—especially if you want first pick of workshops or a quieter visit before crowds build up.
Admission is free, with selected workshops available separately via Peatix. The programme spans lion dance, traditional puppet performances, cultural dance showcases, martial arts demonstrations, Chinese opera, and face-changing acts, alongside a special Samsui Women musical segment and a children’s finale.
What makes it compelling is that it doesn’t feel like a formal museum-style presentation of heritage. Instead, it brings traditional performance and everyday Chinatown memories into an open-air setting where visitors can wander, pause, watch, and snack as they go. If you’re looking to step away from air-conditioned weekend plans, this offers something more atmospheric and distinctly local.
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2. Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue Makes Its Asia Debut in Singapore
This weekend marks the first full weekend of Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, now open at Green Canvas, Mandai Wildlife Reserve (80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826). Running from 24 April to 13 September 2026, the 55-minute experience is designed as an interactive quest through eight Minecraft-themed rooms.
It also pairs easily with the wider Mandai area if you’re planning a half-day outing rather than a single stop. The concept is playful enough for younger children, yet it features immersive, collaborative elements that keep older kids—and even nostalgic adults—engaged. It’s also one of the few family-friendly activities this month that isn’t dependent on the weather.
Weekend hours are from 10am to 8pm, with entry in 15-minute slots, making it one of those experiences best booked in advance rather than left to chance.
Ticket prices start from S$51 for adults and S$44 for children on weekends, with slightly lower weekday rates at S$46 and S$40 respectively. Children aged 0 to 2 enter free, while those aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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3. Reset Your Routine with Peak Studio Open House
If your idea of a good weekend involves doing something productive before brunch, Peak360 is hosting an open house on 25 and 26 April 2026, with classes and workshops priced at just S$5. The event runs from 9am to 6pm and is especially appealing if you’ve been curious about structured training but haven’t wanted to commit to a full package just to see if it suits you.
At its core, Peak360 is built around HYROX-style training, and the open house includes a mix of race-focused sessions alongside general strength and mobility work. There’s also free gym access on 26 April 2026, making Sunday the better option if you prefer to explore the space at your own pace without committing to a class schedule.
This feels less like a typical gym promotion and more like a low-cost trial for those who value coaching, structure, and a clear programme. If you’ve been meaning to get fitter but keep putting it off, this is an easy, low-pressure way to see whether a guided format works better for you than going solo.
Peak360 is located at 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #04-89 The Central @ Clarke Quay, Singapore 059817, just above Clarke Quay MRT.
4. The Regional Hawker Showcase Returns to Raffles Courtyard
For something more limited and food-driven, the Regional Hawker Showcase at Raffles Courtyard is worth fitting into your weekend while it is still on. This edition runs only until 26 April 2026, making this your final weekend to catch it. The spotlight is on Chef Nico Millanes from Bacolod, who presents a distinctly Filipino menu rooted in heritage flavours from Negros Island, with dishes grilled and assembled live on site.
The highlight is the Chicken Inasal at S$28++, served with garlic fried rice, atchara, and a dipping sauce made with sinamak, soy sauce, and calamansi. It also comes with binakol, a comforting chicken soup brewed in coconut water with tender coconut meat, adding a deeper sense of place and tradition rather than feeling like a single plated feature.
There is also an option to add two selected cocktails for S$20++, making it an easy dinner choice if you are meeting friends after work or before heading elsewhere in the city. What stands out here is that the showcase does not dilute regional flavours for a generic audience. Instead, it leans into authenticity, giving the experience more character and depth.
Raffles Courtyard is located at 328 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188719.
5. Tiong Bahru Bakery’s Stacked Club Turns Lunch Into a Simple S$15++ Set Deal
Sometimes the best weekend plan is simply finding a lunch that feels satisfying without turning into a full restaurant affair, and Tiong Bahru Bakery’s Stacked Club is designed exactly for that. Until 27 April 2026, all 18 Tiong Bahru Bakery outlets are offering a Stacked Sandwich Set for S$15++. Each set includes a Queen Bread sandwich, freshly squeezed orange juice, a coffee or tea, and one of the bakery’s signature financiers—making it feel like a complete, well-rounded meal rather than a stripped-down promotion.
Sandwich options include Wasabi Egg Mayo, Teriyaki Chicken, and Tuna Melt, each hearty enough for lunch without feeling too heavy for a warm afternoon. The financiers come in Valrhona Chocolate or Hazelnut, with an option to switch to iced coffee or tea for S$1 more, or upgrade to a large drink for an additional S$2. You can also add an extra financier for S$2.
For those planning repeat visits, there is a stamp card tied to the campaign, with a wooden stacking game unlocked after 10 sets purchased. It is a fun touch, but the set itself is already priced accessibly enough that the experience stands on its own without the incentive.
What’s more, the Stacked Spin & Win will take place on 26–27 April at the Foothills outlet. Lucky participants stand a chance to win prizes, including a 3D2N stay at Pan Pacific Orchard or a Crosley x Temple of Skate vinyl player—adding an extra layer of excitement to an otherwise simple lunch run.
6. Turn Hotpot into a Value Meal with Haidilao’s Brazilian Pork Collar Deal
For a fuss-free group meal, Haidilao’s current pork promotion is one of the easier wins this weekend. Until 30 April 2026, diners can enjoy Brazilian Pork Collar at a buy-one-get-one-free deal, priced at S$6.60++ per portion, down from the usual S$18++. The promotion runs all day from Monday to Thursday, and on Friday to Sunday and public holiday eves until 5pm—making lunch or an early hotpot session the ideal timing. It is dine-in only, with a cap of two portions per table.
While it does not cover the entire meal, it does make a visit to Haidilao noticeably better value if you are already planning to go. Brazilian pork collar works particularly well in hotpot thanks to its marbling, staying tender after a quick dip while offering something more substantial than the usual paper-thin cuts.
It is also an easy recommendation for larger groups, where the savings are straightforward, and the offer does not require complicated planning or tight time slots. Just note that on weekend evenings, the promotion window ends earlier, so timing is key if you want to make the most of it.
7. Vineyard Introduces a New Unlimited French Buffet
If you want one weekend plan that feels a little more dressed up without becoming overly formal, Vineyard at HortPark is one of the better picks right now. Its new unlimited French buffet runs for 90 minutes and is priced at $58++ per adult and $38++ per child aged 6 to 10, while children 5 and below dine free. On weekends, it is available all day, which makes it flexible for either a slow lunch or an early dinner in a much quieter setting than the usual hotel buffet circuit.
What makes this one worth the trip is that it is not a generic all-you-can-eat spread. The menu is built around plated French comfort dishes made to order, so the experience feels more like a series of small restaurant courses than a buffet line. The dishes drawing attention this month include French Duck Leg Confit, Steak Frites, Ah Hua Kelong Mussels Marinière, and a Limoncello Tiramisu served tableside. It is the sort of place that works well for a date, an anniversary-lite dinner, or a catch-up where you actually want to hear the person across the table. If you have friends who claim they do not like buffets because they feel chaotic or mass-produced, this is one of the few options that may actually change their minds.
Vineyard at HortPark is located at 33 Hyderabad Road, #02-02, Singapore 119578.
8. COTE Singapore Introduces Millim After Dark, a New Late-Night Programme
If your weekend mood leans more toward cocktails and music, Millim After Dark is one of the newer nightlife concepts worth knowing. The programme is split into two distinct formats: Fridays are dedicated to Highballs & Hip Hop, while Saturdays feature a Seoul Saturdays theme inspired by Korean drinking culture and a more polished late-night lounge atmosphere. Rather than a pre-dinner stop, it is positioned as a destination in its own right.
The drinks programme is designed to draw a crowd. On Saturdays from 9pm, guests can enjoy three Korean-inspired cocktails for S$40++. NV Taittinger Brut Champagne is also available at S$100++ per bottle, while from 9pm to 11pm, ladies can enjoy complimentary free-flow NV Taittinger Brut Champagne.
Cocktail highlights include the Seoul Classic, Milky Seoul Fizz, Makgeolli Cloud, and Modern Korean Style—each leaning into playful interpretations of Korean flavours and textures.
The bar snacks are equally considered rather than incidental, with dishes such as Fisherman’s Welcome, Chicken Nuggets and Rice Cake “Gnocchi”, and Korean “Bacon”, all priced at S$9.90++ each. It is the kind of menu that works well for grazing through the night rather than sitting down for a formal meal.
Overall, it feels like a space that balances style with approachability—polished but not overly exclusive, making it one of the more interesting nightlife spots to check out this weekend.
Millim After Dark is located at Level 3, COMO Orchard, 30 Bideford Road, Singapore 229922.
9. Burger King Debuts Spicy Fried Quarter Chicken Leg
Burger King’s new Spicy Fried Quarter Chicken Leg is an easy fast-food wildcard worth trying. It is available at all Burger King outlets across Singapore, including airport and transit locations, while stocks last.
The idea here is a juicier, more premium take on fried chicken rather than a standard side. The seasoning blend features capsicum, red chilli peppers, black and white pepper, onion, and garlic—creating a spice profile that lingers rather than just hits. An ultra-thin coating also promises a crispier bite without the heaviness of thick batter.
For dine-in, pricing is S$8.80 for one piece, S$16.90 for two pieces, and S$40.90 for five pieces. A meal set with fries and a soft drink starts from S$9.95, while the chicken leg can also be added to an existing meal for an additional S$6.90.
For delivery, prices are slightly higher: the à la carte one-piece is S$10.80, and the meal is S$12.95.
10. GODIVA Marks 100 Years with a Limited-Edition Pink Gift Box
For those who enjoy gifting, collecting, or simply indulging in chocolate that looks as polished as it tastes, GODIVA’s 100th anniversary collection is one of the more refined retail stops to consider this weekend. The centrepiece is the Centennial Chocolate Gift Box, priced at S$69, presented in a powder pink design that feels thoughtfully commemorative rather than purely seasonal.
The ten-piece selection features pralines inspired by different moments in the brand’s history, including Heritage Noir, Egérie Noir, Seashell Noir, Gold Noisette, Ecusson Lait, Fabiola Lait, Nobelesse Noisette, Vintage Coeur, G-Mirror Noir, and Lady Noir. Selected pralines—such as Heritage Noir, Vintage Coeur, and Ecusson Lait—are also available individually at S$4.50 per piece, offering a smaller indulgence if you prefer not to commit to the full box.
Customers who purchase the Centennial Gift Box will also receive a blind box charm, adding a subtle keepsake element without distracting from the chocolates themselves. It’s the kind of launch that works equally well as a personal treat, a polished host gift, or a quick luxury stop between errands.
The collection is available at all five Singapore boutiques: Takashimaya S.C., Raffles City, Jewel Changi Airport, Bugis Junction, and Suntec City.
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