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The best things to do in Singapore this National Day
Celebrate SG60 at Suntec City from now till August 31 with Together In Jubilee Joy – a festive showcase of heritage, hawker culture and community spirit. The Atrium (Tower 1 & 2) transforms into a hawker-inspired playground, complete with a chendol ball pit, dragon slide, and fun food-themed games like prata flipping and chicken rice stacking. Complete all challenges to redeem local-themed keepsakes. Then, take a moment to give back by donating $5 to Community Chest's SGSHARE and penning your wish on a 600-tile digital mural by local artist Kow Fong (Ah Guo). Don't miss the mallwide Step Into SG60 Trail, a series of heritage showcases by community partners, from stories of Singapore's pioneers to a tribute to hawker heritage. And on August 8 and 9, Suntec Plaza comes alive with free ice cream, live music, and a buzzing outdoor marketplace featuring homegrown brands. Find out more here.
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Suntec City turns into a fun hawker-inspired playground for National Day
With SG60 festivities happening across Singapore, Suntec City is dialling up nostalgia with 'Together In Jubilee Joy' – a month-long extravaganza of heritage, hawker culture, and heartwarming community spirit. From now till August 31, the sprawling mall transforms into a supersized SG60-themed wonderland, decked with interactive challenge zones, nostalgic photo ops, and family-friendly activities – plus heritage showcases curated in collaboration with local community partners to celebrate six decades of Singaporean stories. From now till August 10, the Atrium (Tower 1 & 2) transforms into a larger-than-life culinary-themed playground where you can explore whimsical, interactive hawker installations. The giant Singapore Dragon Slide, inspired by the iconic Toa Payoh Dragon Playground, and the chendol-themed ball pit are suitable for kids between four and 12 years old – just remember to pull up those socks before playing at these two zones. Register for free as a Suntec+ member to join in the fun at the Food Playground Challenge, featuring four experiential game stations. Assemble a 3D puzzle in under 60 seconds at The Crabby Swing, catch at least three plush stones at Giant Lemak Stone, fulfil six chicken rice orders in just a minute at Chicky Stack, and toss pratas with an actual spatula at Prata Shot. Complete all stations to earn stamps and redeem cute local-themed keepsakes like a SG60 sticker sheet or a reusable crab straw cover while stocks last. You also stand a chance to score a Gojek voucher. While you're there, take a moment to give back by contributing to a 600-tile digital community mural designed by local illustrator Kow Fong (Ah Guo). For a $5 donation to Community Chest's SGSHARE, you'll get to pen a heartfelt wish for Singapore's future, and have it become part of a meaningful, ever-growing artwork celebrating unity and hope. The party continues at Suntec Plaza on August 8 and 9, where you'll find a lively outdoor marketplace buzzing with fun local trivia games, free ice cream, live NDP hits crooned by Ben Hum and his band, and a curated market of homegrown makers. Before you go, be sure to take on the Step Into SG60 Trail, featuring a series of meaningful, community-partnered exhibits dotted across the mall. From thought-provoking art installations to nostalgic showcases by Founders' Memorial, Children's Museum Singapore, the National Heritage Board and more, it's a self-guided journey through Singapore's rich heritage and resilient spirit. And that's not all – sign up for a free Suntec+ membership to enjoy exclusive SG60 rewards while you shop and dine. From now till August 31, spend $60 to receive $3 carpark dollars, $160 for a $5 Suntec City e-Voucher (plus an extra $5 Suntec City e-Voucher when you link your yuu account), or $200 to get a $10 Retailer's e-Voucher (Restaurant & Bar) – limited to the first 100 shoppers daily.
