There are many ways to celebrate National Day this weekend besides watching the parade at home. Celebrations are happening all over the island and you can choose to participate in the many events happening in August 2024. Whether it’s a trip to the museum, watching a film on Singapore, heading to the National Day events in the heartlands, it will be a big burst of red and white this week!
Things to Do for National Day 2024 in Singapore: Fun Ideas and Activities
Singapore Discovery Centre National Day Celebrations
Singapore Discovery Centre and other Defence Collective Singapore museums, Air Force Museum and Singapore Navy Museum, celebrate National Day 2024 from 3 to 11 August 2024 with fun activities for all. Embracing the theme One United People, these activities include a special National Day exhibition, interactive story-tellings, craft activity, self-guided trails with commemorative collectibles to be redeemed. Till 11 August 2024, explore what Singapore means to you and what makes us Singaporeans at Singapore Discovery Centre’s National Day Special Exhibition Yours Sincerely.
When: Till 11 August, 10 am onwards
Where: Singapore Discovery Centre, Air Force Museum and Singapore Navy Museum
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Majulah Fiesta at Singapore Sports Hub
Join in the Majulah Fiesta 2024 at Singapore Sports Hub from 9 to 11 August. Amongst the events lined up include sports tryouts, performances, an artisans’ market and even a parrots aerial display! New at this year’s festivities are the showcase of local talents with our very own Majulah Music Hub, and a toast to homegrown artisans and their crafts at AL!VE Artisans Market. On the morning of 11 August at OCBC Square, there will be a special parrots aerial display at 9 am and 10 am at the Water Sports Centre, where a flock of parrots will take to the skies, flying over the Kallang Basin and Water Sports Centre. Get up-close to them during their feeding and photo taking sessions.
When: 9 to 11 August, 9 am onwards
Where: Singapore Sports Hub
Get more details at Majulah Fiesta 2024 at Singapore Sports Hub
Our Tampines Hub’s National Day Celebrations
Our Tampines Hub is holding its 59th National Day 2024 Celebrations from 8 to 11 August 2024 with four days of fun-filled activities, entertainment and freebies for the public. Gather the family on 8 August and to have a fun time at the Family Nerf Party while you race against time in an action-packed game. Families of all abilities can join in the fun at the Community Auditorium 2 from 12 pm to 9 pm. On 9 August at 11.30 am, watch a National Day Harp Concert with the captivating sound of harp ensembles featuring Singaporean and international guest harpists playing local favourites like Kopi O, Bunga Sayang, and the beloved Singapore Town. Then, on 10 August, celebrate Singapore’s multi-racial heritage through Culinary Workshops that explore the diverse flavours of Malay, Peranakan, Chinese and Indian cuisines with expert chefs.
When: 8 to 11 August
Where: Our Tampines Hub
National Day Celebrations at National Museum Singapore
On National Day itself, discover more about Singapore by taking part in a National Day Scavenger Hunt. Complete the hunt with all correct answers and stand a chance to redeem a token from the museum, while stocks last. Head to the Explore Room on Level 3 from 10 am to 5.30 on 9 August to try paint pouring to design a keychain. Chapter Zero will be encouraging imaginative play and sensory experience for the young ones at the Front Lawn on 9 August from 9.30 am to 11.30 am. Bounce away on inflatable playgrounds featuring colourful and bright castles at the Bus Bay, Level 2 of the National Museum of Singapore from 10 am to 5 pm. Have a picnic under the stars and enjoy a live telecast of the National Day Parade under the museum’s iconic Banyan tree with your family and friends. Get more details about National Day celebrations at National Museum of Singapore.
When: 9 August
Where: National Museum of Singapore
National Day Celebrations at One Punggol
One Punggol will be hosting its National Day 2024 Celebrations on Friday, 9 August 2024, with exciting family-fun activities and LIVE screening of the National Day Parade at Celebration Square. The public can take part in fun-filled carnival activities and watch a live screening of the National Day Parade at Celebration Square from 5 pm. Look out for the State Flag Flypast which will be flown by RSAF Chinook helicopters and escorted by two RSAF Apache helicopters via the Eastern Route which includes the Punggol district around 5.45 pm to 6.30 pm. Six F-16s will also conduct a flypast from around 6pm to 6.30pm.
When: 9 August, 5 pm onwards
Where: One Punggol
National Day Odyssey at Asian Civilisations Museum
Take the little ones to an outdoor installation made of foam blocks at ACM Green this National Day. Families can make their own model Pagoda with LEGO bricks, Balloon Splatter art notebooks or felt plushies. There will be discounted admission to Pagoda Odyssey exhibition as well. Get more details about National Day Odyssey.
When: 9 August, 1 pm to 6.30 pm
Where: Asian Civilisations Museum
NDP Screening at Heartbeat@Bedok
If you reside in Bedok, dress up in red and white and join in the National Day Parade live screening. There will be delicious food from snack booths and free flags up for grabs.
When: 9 August, from 5.15pm
Where: Heartbeat@Bedok Atrium, Level 1
NDP Fireworks Viewing at Funan
Spend $150 from now till 7 August at Funan and CQ @ Clarke Quay to receive an invite to the fireworks viewing party on 9 August. There will be F&B booths by Dunkin Donuts, Guzman y Gomez, Lemonaide and Rotiboy. The event Confirmation email includes access for two pax and additional two kids below 10 years old and a complimentary $5 Coupon for F&B booths.
When: 9 August, 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: Roof Garden, Funan
S.E.A. Aquarium and Adventure Cove National Yay! Package
Mark National Day by witnessing a distinctive underwater presentation of a Singapore flag, helmed by the aquarium’s aquarists and surrounded by the many manta rays, schools of fish and sharks, at the Open Ocean Habitat in the S.E.A. Aquarium. The National Day Underwater Flag Presentation will take place from 1.30 pm at the Open Ocean Habitat. Visitors can also take photographs with the aquarium’s resident mascots; Manja, Mika and Mako – the Manta Rays during the Meet & Greet sessions at 12 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm at the Ocean Dome. Over at Adventure Cove Waterpark, tickets for the National Yay! Package will be available at $59/Adult with vouchers. The promotion period will be available throughout the month of August 2024.
Where: S.E.A. Aquarium and Adventure Cove Waterpark
Get more details about the National Yay! Packages.
Fengshan National Day Observance Ceremony 2024.
Fengshan Maple RN’s National Day celebrations will be held outdoors at Jalan Pari Burong Playground. Enjoy performances from schools, expend the energy at bouncy castles and game booths for the kids. There is 2-way transport provided for the public, and it will depart from Fengshan CC at 8.45 am sharp. Register for Fengshan National Day Observance Ceremony 2024.
When: 9th August 2024, 9 am to 11.30 pm
Where: 91 Jalan Pari Burong, Singapore 488730
Bukit Timah Celebrates National Day
Celebrate National Day at Bukit Timah Community Club. There will be multicultural food stations, performances by local buskers and even a henna booth. The NDP will be screened live as well. Find out more about Bukit Timah Celebrates National Day.
When: 9 August, 5.45 pm to 8.45 pm
Where: Bukit Timah Community Club, 20 Toh Yi Drive, Singapore 596569
Frontier’s National Day Observance Ceremony & Carnival Celebrations
If you are a resident in Jurong West, go to Frontier CC’s carnival celebrations. There will be a bouncy castle shaped like the Toa Payoh Dragon playground, live performances, food and a lucky draw. Get your tickets for Frontier’s CC National Day carnival celebrations and community walk.
When: 9 August 2024, 8.30 am to 1.30 pm
Where: Frontier Community Club
Woodlands PAssionArts Festival in conjunction with Woodlands National Day Carnival
The Woodlands National Day Carnival will be a vibrant celebration with various performances, food booths, and a bouncy castle for children. Residents can get creative with bookmark colouring and making, using food design stencils. They can also get to draw their favourite local dishes at the card-making art booth as well as bring home a personalised painted coaster. Additionally, create unique food-inspired keychains at the DIY keychain painting and making workshop.
The event will also showcase a range of captivating performances, including band, orchestra, and choir. For those looking for traditional performances, there will be Indian and Malay dances.
When: 9 August 2024, 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Kampung Admiralty Atrium Area
Bukit Batok National Day Observance Ceremony in conjunction with PAssionArts Festival 2024
Unleash your creativity by painting on sling bags to create a unique and personalised tote. For those interested in exploring unconventional mediums, there will be a coffee painting station where you can use coffee to create beautiful sepia-toned paintings. Additionally, residents can enjoy mini fruit clay magnet painting to bring home as decorative pieces. Another exciting activity is making fruit decorations through net crafting.
The event will also feature a diverse lineup of performances by primary school choirs harmonica performance and a sing-along session.
When: 9 August 2024, 9 am to 12.30 pm
Where: At Hardcourt beside Bukit Batok Bus Interchange
Keat Hong National Day Observance Ceremony in conjunction with PAssionArts Festival 2024 One Community Fiesta
Residents can enjoy a range of festivities, from Merlion Figurine Painting to Rangoli Making as well as explore creating designs using stamps made from carved vegetables. Residents can look forward to an Art Installation with the letters “VICTORY” formed by 300 pieces of painted form co-created with residents. Get into the celebratory mood with an exciting lineup of performances. Make a date with your family, friends and neighbours!
When: 9 August 2024, 9 am to 12 pm
Where: Hardcourt next to Concord Primary School
