Where to Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 in Singapore: PAssionArts Heartland Guide

Hi Huneybees,

Celebrating Mid-Auntumn Festival with Canberra Community Club back in 2024.

Mid-Autumn Festival always brings back a certain kind of nostalgia for me. Lanterns glowing after sunset, mooncakes on the table and families heading downstairs to celebrate together. And honestly, some of the nicest celebrations aren't necessarily the big-ticket ones. Sometimes, they're happening right in our own neighbourhoods.

From Ang Mo Kio and Tampines to Woodlands, Bedok and Bukit Panjang, there are plenty of neighbourhood celebrations happening across Singapore this September.

This year, PAssionArts Festival 2026 is bringing the Mid-Autumn festivities into the heartlands with lantern-making, DIY mooncakes, art installations, cultural performances, lantern walks and plenty of hands-on activities for families.

So if you're wondering where to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore this year, here's where you can join the festivities. The list might be a little lengthy, so go ahead and CTRL+F for the community club near your area.

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Celebrating Mid-Auntumn Festival with Canberra Community Club back in 2024.

PAssionArts Festival 2026: Our Neighbourhood Gems

Running from August to September 2026, PAssionArts Festival returns with the theme “Our Neighbourhood Gems” for its second year.

The idea is a lovely one: to rediscover the people, places, stories and everyday objects that make each Singapore neighbourhood special.

Building on last year's edition, the 2026 festival digs a little deeper into the histories and personal stories behind these neighbourhood “gems”. Residents aren't simply spectators either. Many of the installations, workshops and performances have been designed or created together with the communities themselves.

And with Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, several neighbourhoods are giving the festival a seasonal spin. Expect everything from giant lantern installations and traditional performances to clay art, mooncake-making and mass lantern walks.

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Mid-Autumn PAssionArts Festivals to Check Out

Kolam Ayer Mid-Autumn Festival x PAssionArts Festival

19 September 2026, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Block 64 HDB Kallang Bahru

Kolam Ayer's Mid-Autumn celebration brings neighbours together for an evening of arts and cultural activities. Get creative at booths featuring Chinese calligraphy, henna art, sand art and lantern painting, before settling in for performances and cultural displays. There will also be a lucky draw during the evening.

Eunos PAssionArts Festival Mid-Autumn Celebration

19 September 2026, 9am – 12pm
Eunos Community Club

There's an interesting neighbourhood storytelling element at Eunos this year. Its featured art installation takes inspiration from the Singapore Flyer, combining batik art panels and kinetic wind elements with a diorama showing kampong houses alongside modern Eunos HDB estates.

It's a little visual journey through how the neighbourhood has evolved while celebrating the different cultures of the people who call Eunos home. You can also catch community performances, explore interactive art booths, join a lantern procession and even dress up for the Best Dressed Competition.

Cashew PAssionArts Festival 2026

19 September 2026, 2pm – 5.30pm
Senja-Cashew Community Club

Starting a little earlier in the day, Cashew's celebration is one for families looking for an afternoon of arts and community fun.

There will be colourful arts and craft booths and hands-on creative activities where you can make something of your own to bring home. The stage will also feature performances by Cashew residents, giving local talents their moment in the spotlight.  And here's a bonus if you're planning to stay through the afternoon: the celebration includes a bento dinner too!

Cheng San PAssionARTs Festival 2026: A Lamp of Dreams

19 September 2026, 5pm – 9pm
Cheng San Community Club

With a name like “A Lamp of Dreams”, you already know this one's going to be big on creativity, with quite a selection of hands-on activities to try, including painting wooden cars, planes, dinosaurs, birds and flowers, marbling art on fans, creating lighted gems and canvas art.

The stage programme is equally packed, bringing together different generations of performers from the community. Look out for children's performances by local schools and preschools, Chinese orchestra and guzheng ensembles, violin and dance performances, choirs and seniors' percussion.

Students from ITE College Central and Nanyang Polytechnic will also take to the stage with song and dance performances.

Kaki Bukit Mid-Autumn & PAssionArts Festival 2026

19 September 2026, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Kaki Bukit Neighbourhood Park

Kaki Bukit is going for an evening of food, performances and hands-on fun.

There will be live food stations, a traditional face-changing performance, magic show and four arts and craft booths. And here's something a little different: a Guess the Pomelo Weight Challenge with prizes to be won. Because apparently even the pomelo gets its moment during Mid-Autumn. 😂

Teck Ghee Lantern Night 2026 x PAssionArts Festival

19 September 2026, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Ficus Green

If your idea of Mid-Autumn is spending the evening outdoors under the stars, Teck Ghee's Lantern Night 2026 sounds like a lovely one to check out.

Bringing “My Neighbourhood Gems 2.0” to life, the celebration explores what makes the community special while weaving inclusivity and sustainability into its art and activities. There will be fringe activities and hands-on art workshops for different ages, but what makes this one a little different is the community picnic.

Grab a spot on the grass, slow things down for the evening and enjoy Mid-Autumn outdoors with family, friends and neighbours.

Marine Parade PAssionArts Festival 2026

20 September 2026, 5pm – 8pm
Marine Drive 75A Communal Hall

Over in the East, Marine Parade is celebrating its own neighbourhood gems through an evening centred on community creativity. Residents can explore a selection of interactive art booths, get hands-on with different creative activities and catch stage performances featuring talents from within the neighbourhood.

It may be a simpler programme compared to some of the larger celebrations, but that's also part of the charm of PAssionArts Festival. Not every neighbourhood gathering needs to be huge. Sometimes it's simply about bringing everyone downstairs, making something together and celebrating the community you call home.

Toa Payoh Central Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration x PAssionArts Festival

19 September 2026, 5pm – 9pm
South Plaza, open area in front of COURTS Toa Payoh

If you're someone who prefers doing rather than just watching, Toa Payoh Central has quite a few hands-on activities lined up.

Try lantern making and painting, fan decorating, clay painting and DIY mooncake-making, accompanied by Chinese drumming and singing performances. Also look out for “Neighbourhood Gems: Home in Every Corner”, a mosaic-inspired art installation featuring the neighbourhood's name surrounded by values shared by its residents.

Kampong Glam Mid-Autumn Festival x PAssionArts Festival

19 September 2026, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Zhongshan Park

Kampong Glam's edition transforms Zhongshan Park into a carnival-themed PAssionArts village. There will be hands-on activities such as jumping clay art and lantern painting, alongside face-changing, Chinese dance and storytelling performances.

And of course, it wouldn't quite feel like Mid-Autumn without lanterns, so the evening also includes a festive lantern walk around the neighbourhood.

Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng Mid-Autumn x PAssionArts Festival Carnival 2026

19 September 2026, 5.30pm – 9pm
Kreta Ayer Square

Over at Kreta Ayer Square, the neighbourhood will celebrate with a mix of performances, interactive art activities and community showcases. Expect music and dance performances, hands-on workshops and activity booths, while local artists and community groups get their chance to take the stage.

Admiralty Mid-Autumn PAssionArts Festival 2026

20 September 2026, 6pm – 9pm
Vista Park, 583 Woodlands Drive 16

This might be one of the more visually interesting ones to look out for.

A large-scale fish lantern installation will light up Vista Park for the evening, accompanied by cultural performances, carnival games, lion dance and light displays by the water.

There are plenty of activities for crafty hands too, including Wooden Mandala Coaster Painting, Home Sweet Home – Build a Mini Pop-Up World, DIY Shrink Art Keychain and DIY Lantern Making.

Bukit Panjang PAssionArts Festival 2026

19 September 2026, 9am – 12pm
Open Space next to Blk 259 Bangkit Road

Starting the day bright and early, Bukit Panjang's PAssionArts Festival packs quite a variety of creative activities into one morning. Try your hand at mosaic tile coaster making, wooden keychain painting, Nagomi painting, traditional Chinese ink art and digital street art, alongside activities by Zhenghua Primary School and Artemis Preschool. There will even be balloon sculpting for something a little more playful.

The performances are just as diverse, ranging from Indian and Malay dance to festive drumming, violin, choir, Eurasian dance, ukulele, percussion and Silat. It's a colourful mix that reflects the different cultures, ages and talents found within the Bukit Panjang community.

Taman Jurong PAssionArts Festival: Neighbourhood Ink

19 September 2026, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Taman Jurong Community Club

Titled “Neighbourhood Ink”, the celebration brings together the stories, creativity and perspectives of Taman Jurong residents through an Art Village spanning Taman Jurong Community Club and Beacon.

Get hands-on with art booths, live illustration and printmaking, or join interactive storytelling and puppetry sessions by Karya Kulture.

Over at Beacon, you can catch locally made short films and live music, but perhaps the most interesting activity is the community zine-making session. Residents can contribute their own stories and perspectives, which will eventually become part of a growing visual display documenting life in Taman Jurong.

It's almost like creating a scrapbook of the neighbourhood together, one story at a time.

Woodgrove PAssionArts Festival 2026

19 September 2026, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Fuchun Community Club

Over at Woodgrove, the theme of co-existence takes centre stage with activities celebrating different cultures while slipping a little sustainability into the mix too.

You can make your own Peranakan-inspired fridge magnet and lantern, or try some of the more unusual sustainable crafts, including upcycling bottle caps into potpourri bowls and making hand soap together with ITE College East.

The multicultural theme continues on stage with Malay and Chinese cultural dances, an Indian singing performance and a magic show, bringing together the different talents and cultures within the Woodgrove community.

I especially like that sustainability isn't treated as a separate lesson here. Instead, it's worked naturally into something fun you can make and bring home.

Tampines East PAssionArts Festival

19 September 2026, 5pm – 8pm
Basketball Court @ Tampines Blk 209

Tampines East is bringing art right into the neighbourhood with a selection of hands-on activities created by community volunteers together with artists and groups. Try your hand at Puffy Art, fan marbling, Prosperity Ang Bao Fishes and lantern painting, with plenty of opportunities for residents to sit down, get creative and make something of their own.

It's a simple way to celebrate Mid-Autumn while seeing what can happen when artists and residents create together.

Tampines Changkat PAssionArts Festival

19 September 2026, 7pm – 9pm
Tampines Changkat Community Club

Over at Tampines Changkat, the neighbourhood gems are getting a playful interpretation through a series of family-friendly arts and crafts.

Make your own Neighbourhood Gems fidget keychain, create a mini bouquet, decorate butterfly wings or light up the evening with a constellation lamp. With activities that little hands can easily get involved in, this could be a fun one for families looking for a creative way to spend their Mid-Autumn evening together.

Chua Chu Kang PAssionArts Festival

20 September 2026, 6.30pm – 9pm
Chua Chu Kang Park

If lanterns, crafts and performances are your idea of a classic Mid-Autumn night out, Chua Chu Kang is packing all three into its celebration at Chua Chu Kang Park.

At the arts and crafts booths, you can make a bunny coaster, stamp your own personalised tote bag or create a soft clay mooncake keychain, with activities by Sasha & Lulu Atelier. Once you're done crafting, stick around for a rather eclectic line-up of entertainment, including a magic show, Sichuan face-changing performance, 新谣 singalong and bubble show. And to complete the Mid-Autumn experience, grab your lantern and join the lantern procession through the park.

Bedok PAssionArts Festival

20 September 2026, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
16 Bedok South Market & Food Centre

Bedok's celebration is another one for those who like getting hands-on. There are plenty of crafts to choose from, including fan marbling, clay mooncake magnets, tote bag printing, lantern cup painting and Chinese calligraphy.

Between activities, catch a mix of drumming, ethnic dances, Chinese dance and live musical performances, turning a familiar neighbourhood space into an evening of art, culture and Mid-Autumn festivities.

Bukit Gombak Mid-Autumn Festival x PAssionArts Festival

26 September 2026, 6pm – 9pm
CMPB, 91 Hillview Link, Singapore 669723

Bukit Gombak's annual Mid-Autumn celebrations have long been about bringing the neighbourhood together through lanterns and shared traditions.

This year, PAssionArts Festival joins the celebration with stage performances, art activities, games and a Mass Lantern Parade. There's also a Best Dressed Costume Competition, so this might be the occasion to bring out something creative or traditional for the evening.

Henderson-Dawson PAssionArts Festival

26 September 2026, 6pm – 9pm
Bukit Merah View

Over at Henderson-Dawson, the Mid-Autumn celebration is getting an artsy twist with plenty of opportunities to create something together.

Explore interactive art booths and works by local interest groups, or get involved in the mass art activities, including digital art jamming and canvas painting. I especially like the idea of everyone contributing to an artwork together, turning the creative process itself into part of the community celebration.

The evening continues with performances by community talents, artists, bands and interest groups, with a mix of music, song and dance bringing Bukit Merah View to life. If you'd rather get hands-on than simply watch the festivities, this is one celebration where you can actually become part of the art.

Mid-Autumn Festival at Kebun Baru Bestari x PAssionArts Festival

27 September 2026, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Block 246A HDB Ang Mo Kio

Rounding off the September celebrations is Kebun Baru Bestari, with an evening geared towards families. One activity that immediately caught my attention is the Mooncake Making Booth. Because yes, eating mooncakes is great, but making your own sounds even more fun.

There will also be games, lanterns, festive displays, snacks and live performances, together with a special art installation where families can stop for photos.

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Rediscovering Our Neighbourhoods Through Art

With Mid-Autumn Festival adding lanterns, traditions and plenty of nostalgic touches into the mix, September might just be a good excuse to head downstairs, explore another neighbourhood and rediscover a little bit of that old-school community spirit.

That's also what I like about the PAssionArts Festival. It brings art into places we're already familiar with: our community clubs, HDB estates, neighbourhood parks and public spaces. We can walk past the same places every day without thinking much about them, until art, stories and the people living there give us a reason to see them differently.

So... which PAssionArts Mid-Autumn celebration will you be checking out?

For the latest event details and any registration or ticketing requirements, check the respective organisers' official social media pages before heading down.

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Sketch Up 2026 at Asian Civilisations Museum: Slow Down, Sketch & Rediscover the Civic District

Hi Huneybees,

There are places in Singapore that we walk past so often, we eventually stop really looking at them.

The Civic District is probably one of those places for many of us. We recognise the grand buildings, know the museums and have probably photographed them countless times. But when was the last time we actually slowed down and noticed the little details?

That is exactly what Sketch Up 2026 is inviting us to do.

Returning to the Civic District on 12 September 2026, Arts House Group's Sketch Up turns the precinct into an open-air drawing room once again, bringing artists, sketching enthusiasts and curious beginners together to capture one of Singapore's cultural landmarks from their own perspectives.

This time, all eyes, and sketchbooks, are turning towards the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM).

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Seeing the Asian Civilisations Museum Differently

Since its launch in 2024, Sketch Up has been encouraging people to experience the Civic District through art rather than simply walking from one attraction to another.

The idea is refreshingly simple: pick a spot, sit down, observe and sketch what you see.
And no, you don't have to be an artist.

What I like about the concept is that everyone can be looking at exactly the same building, yet walk away with completely different interpretations of it. One person might be drawn to ACM's architecture, another to its windows and columns, while someone else might capture the people, trees or everyday activity happening around it.

For the 2026 edition, Arts House Group is taking that idea a little further with a new artist-led workshop.

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New for 2026: The Art of Noticing

Before the mass sketching session begins, a limited group of participants can join The Art of Noticing, led by Ying of Ying In Art.

Rather than focusing solely on drawing techniques, the workshop encourages participants to slow down and pay closer attention to the architecture, details and stories hidden within familiar surroundings.

Instead of looking at ACM and simply thinking, "I've seen this building before", you might start noticing the shapes, textures, shadows and tiny architectural details that normally disappear into the background when you're rushing somewhere.

And perhaps that's the more interesting takeaway from Sketch Up. It's not necessarily about creating the perfect drawing. It's about learning to look at familiar spaces differently.

The workshop is beginner-friendly, so you don't need any previous sketching experience to take part.

Then Find Your Own View of ACM

From 4pm to 6pm, Sketch Up opens up for its signature mass sketching session.

Participants can find their own vantage point around ACM and the surrounding Civic District before translating what catches their attention onto paper. 

There isn't one "correct" view to draw. You could focus on the museum's distinctive façade, zoom in on an architectural detail or step further back and capture ACM as part of the wider cityscape.

In a world where we're so used to snapping a photo and moving on, there's something rather lovely about spending time in one place long enough to actually study it. Maybe you'll notice something you've walked past a dozen times without ever seeing.

A Few Perks for Sketchers

Participants should bring their own preferred sketching materials and tools, but early birds can look forward to a few extras.

The first 200 mass sketching participants who check in on event day will receive a Sketch Up bucket hat and Pencil Sketching Set goodie bag, while participants attending The Art of Noticing workshop will receive a Watercolour Set goodie bag.

*All participants can also enjoy 15% off dining at Baker & Cook at ACM on 12 September.

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Your Sketch Could Win You Prizes Too

The experience doesn't end when everyone puts down their pencils. Participants can upload their completed works to a digital Sketch Up showcase, allowing the public to see the different interpretations of ACM and vote for their favourites.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a Creative Art Station worth S$280, a S$50 UmiStrong voucher and ACM exhibition tickets.

Two runners-up will each receive a Desktop Creative Station worth S$160, a S$50 UmiStrong voucher and ACM exhibition tickets.

Even voters get a little something to look forward too, with two lucky voters walking away with exclusive gift cards.

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Maybe We Should Look at Singapore a Little Slower

What draws me to Sketch Up isn't really the competition or even the sketching itself.
It's the idea of noticing.

Singapore changes so quickly that we're always looking for what's new, what's opening next and where we should go this weekend. Sometimes, though, there's something equally interesting about returning to somewhere familiar and asking ourselves: What haven't I noticed before?

You might arrive at ACM thinking you're there to draw a building, but perhaps you'll leave having discovered a side of the Civic District you've never really paid attention to. So what if your sketch isn't museum-worthy, that's perfectly fine.

Sometimes the best souvenir isn't the prettiest drawing. It's simply proof that, for an afternoon, you stopped long enough to really look.

Sketch Up 2026 Event Details

Sketch Up 2026 at Asian Civilisations Museum
Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026
Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555

Mass Sketching Session
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Registration: 4pm – 5.30pm
Price: S$5 refundable deposit

Bookings: https://bookmyshow.sg/en/e/SKETCH26

The Art of Noticing Workshop
Time: 3pm – 4.30pm
Price: S$15
Capacity: Limited to 35 participants

Bookings: https://sketch-up-2026-the-art-of-noticing.peatix.com

For more information on Sketch Up 2026, visit:
https://www.artshousegroup.sg/civic-district/sketch-up-2026.

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Peppa Pig Fun Day Out at Baia: A Family Brunch Overlooking Marina Bay

Hi Huneybees,

If Sunday brunch with a Marina Bay view already sounds like a good way to spend the weekend, Baia is adding a little Peppa Pig fun into the mix too!

This Sunday, 6 September, Baia, the rooftop dining lounge bar by the ilLido Group, is bringing back its Sunday Family Brunch with a special Peppa Pig Fun Day Out. Get to spend a leisurely afternoon of food for the grown-ups, plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained, and that gorgeous Marina Bay skyline as your backdrop.

The ilLido Group is also behind familiar dining spots including Sospiri, Les Canons and Southbridge, but this particular Sunday at Baia is all about creating a brunch that the whole family can enjoy together.

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Brunch With a Side of Peppa Pig Fun

Running from 11am to 3pm, the Sunday Family Brunch comes with a generous buffet spread, a choice of à la carte mains and, perhaps most importantly for parents, complimentary entertainment happening throughout the afternoon.

On the buffet, look out for Live Oysters, Bluefin Tuna with Corn Salsa and Smoked Salmon with Cotija Cream, while the live stations will be serving up freshly prepared Tacos, Caserecce Pasta Cacio e Pepe and Chocolate Churros.

And yes, there’s definitely sweet treats include Mexican Flan Brûlé, Mango Tres Leche Trifle and Tiramisù!

You can also choose from à la carte mains such as Chicken Asado with Chipotle Crema, Grilled Wagyu Bavette Steak with Chimichurri, or Roasted Pacific Cod with Calabaza Bisque. Each main is served with Mexican Sprouts, Waffle Fries and Baby Spinach.

Basically, while the kids are busy looking out for Peppa Pig-inspired fun, the adults have plenty to look forward to on the table too.

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Keeping the Little Ones Busy

Of course, a family brunch isn't just about the food, especially when you have little ones who probably aren't planning to sit quietly at the table for four hours!

From 11am to 3pm, Joseph Balloons will be bringing complimentary face painting and balloon sculpting to the brunch. Face painting will take place at Baia's outdoor patio, while the balloon sculptor will be moving around the venue creating balloon sculptures right at the tables, both indoors and outdoors.

Adding a little more magic to the afternoon, Singapore-based magician and illusionist Jerryl Tan will also be making his rounds from 11.30am to 3pm.

Instead of a sit-down magic performance, he'll be bringing his signature close-up magic directly to the tables, making it a much more interactive experience for families while they enjoy brunch.

Between Peppa Pig-inspired activities, colourful balloons, face painting and tableside magic, it sounds like there's enough happening to keep the little Huneybees occupied while the grown-ups enjoy a more leisurely Sunday afternoon.

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Peppa Pig Fun Day Out at Baia

• Date: Sunday, 6 September 2026

• Time: 11am – 3pm

• Adults: $68++

• Children aged 4 to 12: $28++

• Children aged 3 and below: Dine free

The brunch includes the buffet spread and choice of à la carte mains, together with the Peppa Pig-inspired family activities. Face painting and balloon sculpting run from 11am to 3pm, while Jerryl Tan's tableside magic takes place from 11.30am to 3pm.

Reservations: Booking is available online.

And for the grown-ups who want to stretch the Sunday fun a little longer, Baia's Sunday All-Day Happy Hour (Aperitivo Day) will also be running alongside the family brunch.

Spritzes and spirits are available at $15++, while wines and beer on tap start from $12++ each.

So if you're looking for a Sunday brunch where the kids get their own dose of fun without the adults having to sacrifice good food and a nice view, Baia's Peppa Pig Fun Day Out could be one to add to the family weekend list.

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Sip, Stamp & Explore! Starbucks Singapore Turns Its 30th Anniversary Into an Islandwide Adventure

Hi Huneybees,

I’m always up for a little adventure around Singapore, especially when there are stamps to collect AND blind bags involved, suddenly you have my full attention. 😂

This year marks 30 years of Starbucks in Singapore, and instead of simply celebrating over another cup of coffee, Starbucks Singapore is inviting us to get out there and rediscover some of its most interesting stores around the island.

Starting 4 September, the new Starbucks Singapore adventure combines café hopping, stamp collecting and Singapore-exclusive collectible pins. Basically, your usual coffee run now has side quests!

And considering some of these Starbucks stores are located at places we might already visit for a weekend date or day out, this could be a rather fun excuse to explore Singapore differently.

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Turn Your Starbucks Coffee Run Into a Stamp-Collecting Adventure

Stamp journalling has always been one of those little things I enjoy whenever I travel. There’s something satisfying about hunting down a stamp and adding it to my journal as a tiny souvenir of where I’ve been. And now that stamp collecting seems to be making a comeback, I’m definitely ready to bring out my journal again!

This time, I don’t even have to travel far.

The Starbucks Adventure Journal turns Singapore into a little treasure hunt, with eight unique stamps to collect from iconic Starbucks stores around the island. Each stop has its own story, giving us another reason to rediscover familiar corners of Singapore while adding a new stamp to the journal.

The adventure takes you from Liat Towers, home to Singapore’s very first Starbucks, to the heritage surroundings of Chinatown and Katong. You can make a nature day out of Gardens by the Bay and Bird Paradise, or head to Jewel Changi Airport to visit the iconic Starbucks flagship there.

To start your adventure, simply pick up a Starbucks Adventure Journal and collect your first stamp at any of the eight participating stores. Then it’s up to you to hunt down the rest and complete your collection.

I can already see myself turning this into a weekend challenge. Coffee, stamp hunting and rediscovering Singapore along the way? Sounds like a pretty cute date idea to me. 🐝☕️

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And Then They Added Blind Bags...

Okay Starbucks, you know us collectors too well.

Besides the Adventure Journal, Starbucks is also launching the Starbucks Blind Bag Adventure Pin Set, featuring Singapore-exclusive Bearista and Starbucks characters against illustrated local backdrops.

And yes, they are blind bags, so you won't know which design you're getting until you open it.

Among the designs are a Merlion Bearista and Lion Dance Bearista, together with characters and details inspired by everyday Singapore life.

These feel less like regular Starbucks merchandise and more like tiny souvenirs celebrating Starbucks' three decades here. For tourists, they're cute Singapore keepsakes. For us locals... well, good luck telling the collector brain that we only need one. 😂

How to Get a Starbucks Blind Bag Adventure Pin

Spend a minimum of $30 in a single receipt at any of the 20 selected Starbucks stores and you'll receive a free Starbucks Blind Bag Adventure Pin, while stocks last.

The participating stores are:

Central Singapore:
37 Smith Street, Gardens by the Bay, ION Orchard, Liat Towers, Marina Bay Sands, One Fullerton, Paragon, Plaza Singapura and Takashimaya.

East Singapore:
Changi Airport Jewel, Terminal 2 Departure Hall, Terminal 2 Transit Hall, Terminal 3 Departure Hall, Terminal 4 and Katong Square.

South Singapore:
Universal Studios Singapore, VivoCity and WEAVE at Resorts World Sentosa.

North Singapore:
Bird Paradise and River Safari.

There are actually quite a few ways to work these into an existing day out instead of deliberately travelling across Singapore just for a pin. A Gardens by the Bay date, an afternoon at Sentosa or even a Jewel visit could become part of the adventure.

Although knowing collectors, I'm sure someone out there is already planning the most efficient route. 👀

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There’s Also 25% Off From 7 to 13 September

If all this exploring is making your Starbucks cravings worse, there's another reason to drop by this September.

From 7 to 13 September, customers can enjoy 25% off with a minimum purchase of any two eligible items in-store. Simply flash the digital voucher at checkout to redeem the promotion. 🠉

*The offer is valid for in-store purchases only and excludes Mobile Order & Pay.
*Exclusions also include Starbucks Reserve™, WEAVE-exclusive beverages, merchandise with engraving services, Mooncake Gift Boxes, brand collaboration merchandise such as Mofusand, and already discounted items. Terms and conditions apply.

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30 Years of Starbucks Singapore, One Coffee Stop at a Time

There’s something quite nostalgic about seeing Starbucks celebrate its 30th anniversary this way.

Many of us probably remember Starbucks stores as places where we met friends, studied, went on dates, hid from Singapore's weather or simply sat down with a Frappuccino after a long day.

So instead of just releasing another anniversary collection, I like that this adventure encourages us to revisit different corners of Singapore and create a few new memories along the way.

The Starbucks Adventure Journal and stamp collection begins from 4 September, while the Blind Bag Adventure Pins are available at selected stores while stocks last.

Now comes the important question...

Are you going for the stamps, the Bearista pins, or are you about to convince yourself that you need BOTH? 🐝☕️

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PAssionArts Festival 2026: 3 Neighbourhood Arts Events to Catch This Weekend

Hi Huneybees,

Created by Sengkang East residents, Youth Network and students from Nanyang Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic and North Spring Primary School, this artwork ‘Woven Harmony – A Singapore Story’ is attempting to set a new Singapore Book of Records for the largest Singapore map made of bottle caps at the Sengkang East PAssionArts Festival 2026.
(Image Credit: People’s Association – PAssionArts)

The arts are continuing to pop up across our heartlands this September!

Following August’s PAssionArts Festival 2026 activities, where we saw creativity taking on very different forms across Singapore’s neighbourhoods, the festival continues this 5 and 6 September 2026 with another round of community celebrations.

From recycled art in Tampines to a neighbourhood legend coming to life at Telok Blangah, one thing I’ve enjoyed about following this year’s festival is seeing how every neighbourhood interprets the theme “Our Neighbourhood Gems” differently.

And that is really what makes PAssionArts Festival interesting to me. Instead of having to head into town for an arts festival, art is brought right into spaces that residents already know and use, with the people living there becoming part of the creative process too.

This coming weekend, you can expect everything from community weaving and pencil drawings to Chinese Orchestra performances, coffee painting and even edible flower planting.

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More PAssionArts Festival Activities This Weekend

If you’re wondering where you can experience PAssionArts Festival 2026 this weekend, here are 3 more neighbourhood celebrations happening on 5 September.

PAssionArts Festival and Mid-Autumn Celebration @ Ulu Pandan

Date: 5 September 2026
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Venue: Ulu Pandan Community Club, Level 2 Multi-Purpose Hall

With Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, Ulu Pandan is combining the festivities with an evening of arts, culture and community activities. Residents can look forward to interactive arts activities, multicultural stage performances, games, snacks and fringe activities suitable for the family.

Tanjong Pagar–Tiong Bahru PAssionArts Festival 2026

Date: 5 September 2026
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Venue: Tanjong Pagar Community Club

If you enjoy getting hands-on, the Tanjong Pagar–Tiong Bahru edition might be the one to check out. From 5pm, residents can try a surprisingly wide variety of creative activities, including coaster decorating, ice cream soap making, UV clay making, fan marbling, coffee painting, windmill making and edible flower planting. There will also be different upcycling and keychain-making activities to explore.

Then, from 6pm, slow things down and enjoy a Chinese Orchestra performance, bringing a musical element to the afternoon’s festivities. I quite like the mix here because there isn’t just one definition of “art”. You can make something, grow something, experiment with different materials or simply sit back and enjoy a performance.

Canvas of the Hidden Stars V2 @ Sembawang West

Date: 5 September 2026
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Venue: Open Hardcourt in front of Blk 786B, Woodlands Drive 60

Over at Sembawang West, Canvas of the Hidden Stars returns for its second edition with another series of collaborative art experiences. Residents can take part in community weaving using upcycled textiles, origami and an animated community art experience created through pencil drawing.

Rather than simply viewing a finished artwork, the activities invite residents to become part of its creation. And I think that captures the spirit of PAssionArts particularly well. Sometimes the neighbourhood gem isn’t necessarily something we go there to see. It can also be something that neighbours create together.

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Snap, Stamp & Win at PAssionArts Festival 2026

There’s also an extra reason to explore the different PAssionArts Festival celebrations this year. Visitors can take part in the Snap, Stamp & Win contest by completing the festival’s Passport Quest for a chance to win prizes.

Prizes include a HUION Kamvas Pro 16 V2 Drawing Pad worth $465 and a $100 Beyond The Vines gift card. Check out PAssionArtsSG on Facebook and Instagram for the latest contest details and instructions before taking part.

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What Is PAssionArts Festival 2026?

Running from August to September 2026, PAssionArts Festival returns with the theme “Our Neighbourhood Gems” for its second year.

The festival invites Singaporeans to look a little closer at the people, places, objects and stories around them that give each neighbourhood its own character.

This year, the festival dives deeper into the histories and personal stories behind these neighbourhood “gems”, with residents themselves contributing to art installations, workshops and performances.

Rather than keeping art within traditional galleries and museums, PAssionArts transforms familiar heartland spaces into temporary creative grounds where residents can participate, create and celebrate together.

Sometimes we travel across Singapore looking for something interesting to see, without realising there may already be stories, creativity and little gems waiting right within our own neighbourhoods.

So if one of these celebrations happens to be near you this weekend, perhaps it’s worth dropping by and seeing what your fellow residents have created.

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No Flight Needed! Eat Your Way Around Asia at Eastpoint Mall This September

Hi Huneybees,

If travelling around Asia isn’t quite on the September school holiday plans, how about eating your way around it instead?

From 31 August to 13 September 2026, Eastpoint Mall is bringing flavours from Thailand, Japan, Korea and Taiwan together under one roof with A Taste of Asia at Simei Food Fair @ Eastpoint Mall.

Held at the Level 1 Main Atrium, the food fair takes a little inspiration from Simei itself.
* Fun fact: the name “Simei” is associated with the neighbourhood’s four beauties, and the fair turns that idea into four different food zones, each representing one of their preferred cuisines.

So yes, you can technically go from Thailand to Japan, Korea and Taiwan without leaving Simei. Not quite a holiday flight, but definitely easier on the passport. 😂

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Four Asian Food Zones to Explore

As mentioned, the fair is divided into four key zones featuring Thailand, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, giving families and foodies plenty of flavours to discover during the school holidays.

Whether you’re craving Thai favourites, Japanese treats, Korean specialities or Taiwanese delights, there’s something different to look out for as you make your way around the fair.

AND! The food journey doesn’t stop with the four destinations.

Uncle Lee Confectionery Haus, Cinnabon and Hang Heung will also be setting up booths at Eastpoint Mall during the activation, adding even more sweet and savoury finds to the mix.

Personally, food fairs like this are always dangerous for me because I’ll walk in thinking, “I’m just going to take a look,” and somehow leave carrying tons of snacks home. 😅

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Spend Rewards

How can you not do some shopping while you’re there right?
There are a few rewards worth knowing about...

From 31 August to 13 September 2026, spend $50 in a single transaction at participating FRx stores and you can redeem a $10 food fair voucher to use during the event.

This reward is limited to the first 200 redemptions, so I wouldn’t leave this until the final few days if you’re hoping to get one.

Bring Home an Exclusive Drink Tumbler

There’s another reward if you’re planning a bigger shopping or grocery run.

Shoppers who spend $150, or $200 for supermarket transactions, across three same-mall, same-day transactions can redeem an exclusive drink tumbler worth $19.90.
* There are 400 tumblers available for redemption, while stocks last.

More Rewards for FRx50+ Members

FRx50+ members have an additional perk to look out for too!

Spend $120 across three same-day, same-mall transactions and you can redeem a $5 FRx Gift Card.
*This promotion is limited to the first 700 redemptions.

Get F&B eDeals for Just 100 FRx Points

From 31 August to 13 September 2026, shoppers can access a Buffet of FRx eDeals for just 100 FRx Points at participating F&B tenants.

The offers range from 1-for-1 main courses to $5 and $10 eVouchers, which could make this a good opportunity to try somewhere new around Eastpoint Mall while stretching those dining dollars a little further.

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A School Holiday Food Adventure in Simei

With four Asian cuisines to explore, extra food booths and a line-up of shopping and dining rewards, A Taste of Asia at Simei Food Fair @ Eastpoint Mall could be an easy addition to the September school holiday itinerary, especially if you’re already heading to the east.

And perhaps that’s the fun part. You don’t always need an elaborate itinerary for a family day out. Sometimes, choosing a country, grabbing something delicious and seeing where your stomach takes you is enough.

Thailand first? Japan? Korea? Taiwan?

Knowing me, I’ll probably say, “Why choose?” 😂

A Taste of Asia at Simei Food Fair @ Eastpoint Mall
📍 Level 1 Main Atrium, Eastpoint Mall

📆 31 August to 13 September 2026

*Promotions and redemptions are subject to applicable terms and conditions and availability.
Check with Eastpoint Mall and FRx for the latest redemption details before heading down.

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