Is your September feeling a little dry and boring? We've gotchu. This month is serving up a whole lineup of aesthetic, brain-tingling, and totally Instagram-worthy happenings in Singapore. From evocative exhibits that’ll have you feeling all the feels, to the long-awaited reopening of The Cathay, and even a VR escape to Machu Picchu (no passport required), your upcoming weekends are looking nothing short of exciting!

Whether you’re looking to spark your creativity or simply discover a new spot to hang with your crew, this list has got you covered. Scroll on for 10 new things to do that’ll keep your September feeling fresh and full of wonder.

1. Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

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Okay, so Peru might be almost 19,000 km away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t check out this iconic wonder in the comfort of an air-conditioned room. We’re talking about Fever’s brand new Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City of course, which is making its Asia-Pacific debut in Singapore. And we hear that this is easily one of the most dazzling VR experiences you’ll try this year!

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Launching on 18 September at Telok Ayer, the hour-long expedition uses next-gen free-roam VR to transport you straight into the golden age of the Incan Empire. Wander through misty mountain trails, stand before the sacred Temple of the Sun and even witness an ancient solar eclipse—all brought to life with cinematic visuals and spatial audio so real, you’ll swear you’re actually there.

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Guiding you along the way is Teri, a witty robot voiced by Hollywood actor Terry Crews, who adds a cheeky twist to the historical deep dive. Designed for groups, this immersive journey is perfect whether you’re a history buff, culture lover, or just looking for a mind-blowing new activity to do with your besties or a date.

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
Date: From 18 September 2025
Opening Hours: Session-based, approx. 45 min. each
Location: 51 Telok Ayer Street, #3-00 China Square Food Centre
Price: From $34 per adult
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2. Get ready to Ignite Your Passions at Funan

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If your weekdays feel like they’re stuck on repeat, with meetings, quick lunches, maybe a rushed workout, Funan is here to flip the script with Ignite Your Passions 2025. Look forward to enjoying weekday-exclusive shopping rewards, beauty splurges that give back, and gaming sessions that literally pay off. Add in a line-up of immersive events that beg to be on your IG feed and suddenly, the midweek slump doesn’t stand a chance!

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Shop and get rewarded:

• Spend $120 at participating fashion stores (Mon–Fri) and snag a $10 eCapitaVoucher.
• Drop $700 at beauty stores and get a $50 eCapitaVoucher. Perfect for that pampering splurge.
• Gamer girls, spend $50 each at two PLAY stores and earn 5,000 STAR$® (AKA. $5 back).

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Extra perks:

• Pas Normal Studios: Buy 2 jerseys/bibs, get 15% off (first 100 redemptions).
• Hologate VR: Gather 4 friends and enjoy 20% off (first 100 redemptions).

From now through October, Funan is also buzzing with exciting experiences you won’t want to miss. Celebrate cycling chic at the Brompton 50 World Tour (25–27 September) with limited-edition foldable bikes on display, and power up at INNERDRIVE: The Performance Circuit (26 Sep–5 Oct), a six-station wellness activation designed like a mini bootcamp for both your body and mind.

Check out our full article for all the details!

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3. Enjoy a chill game of golf in comfort at GreenBox By My Golf Kaki

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Unlike playing sports outdoors, indoor venues make it easy to plan your games in all weather conditions. But while most tend to be pricey or hard to book, GreenBox by My Golf Kaki is changing the game, literally. This brand-new golf simulator concept from South Korea lets you perfect your swing in full comfort — no scorching sun, no sudden downpours and absolutely no lugging clubs across 18 holes!

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The 9,500 sq ft flagship space at Downtown East is kitted out with cutting-edge tech, including private simulator suites and public bays with swing science analysis. These high-tech simulators recreate real-world courses with impressive accuracy, so you can challenge yourself on over 200 iconic fairways from around the globe without ever leaving the city. Yes, even Singapore’s Marina Bay Golf Course makes a cameo!

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Prices are surprisingly accessible too: an hour at the GDR+ bay starts from $30, while the private TwoVision NX suites (up to six players) start from $60 per hour. Club rentals are complimentary, so you don’t even need your own gear or a country club membership to try the sport! Round off your game night with snacks and drinks available outside the simulator rooms, or even book a group session for corporate team-building or casual hangouts.

GreenBox By My Golf Kaki
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Cl, #01-318 to 325 & #01-334, Singapore 519599
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm daily
Price: From $30/hour (GDR+ bays, suggested for 2-6 pax), from $60/hour (TwoVision NX suites, up to 6 pax)

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4. Explore visions of the future at ArtScience Museum’s ‘Another World Is Possible’

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Ever daydreamed about what the future could look like? And no, we’re not just talking about the next outrageously pricey iPhone drop! If the answer is yes, here’s your chance to step right into planet Earth 50 to 100 years from now, as imagined by a lineup of over 40 global and local artists.

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This immersive exhibition, titled Another World Is Possible, launches on 13 September at ArtScience Museum, and will showcase more than 100 works by a lineup that includes Björk, Ming Wong, WOHA and even Youths in Balaclava.

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Spread across seven chapters, the exhibition mixes films, games, art installations and even fashion to imagine new ways of living. You’ll get to try out video games where your choices actually shape the ending, walk through immersive environments that respond to the climate crisis, and journey into all kinds of possible futures: some hopeful, some wild, and some that are perfect for your IG feed.

Another World Is Possible
Date: From now till 2 March 2026
Address: ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands
Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm daily (last admission at 6pm)
Price: From $17 for Singapore residents | $21 for standard admission
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5. The Cathay reopens with a new lineup of stores and experiences

 

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After nearly two years of renovations, The Cathay at Dhoby Ghaut is officially back and it’s bringing a full-on lifestyle upgrade! This 17-storey destination now combines fashion, dining, fitness, entertainment, and even its own Cathay Gallery, making it perfect for everything from a quick coffee run to a full day out.

Highlights include IUIGA’s largest flagship store in Southeast Asia, Sheng Siong, a 24/7 fitness centre, a brand-new food court, and educational spaces like PSB Academy. Foodies will also find familiar names like Ya Kun Kaya Toast and Saizeriya, while fashion and beauty enthusiasts can explore a mix of returning favourites and new tenants across multiple floors. 

 

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The revamped atrium now features a state-of-the-art 360-degree digital multimedia tower, plus the very first pet-friendly Sky Garden on Level 4. Whether you’re shopping, dining, or just exploring, The Cathay now offers a fresh, dynamic space that’s as practical as it is photogenic.

The Cathay
Address: 2 Handy Road, Singapore 229233
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm daily
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6. Step into Tampines 1’s IG-worthy pink beach wonderland

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If you’ve been craving a summer getaway but just can’t hop on a flight, fret not. Tampines 1 has you covered with Singapore’s first-ever indoor pink beach! From now till 21 September, the mall is serving pink sand, a gorgeous (water-free!) ball pit, and all-pink pop-ups that make it impossible not to update your feed. Here are some of the awesome activities you can look forward to:

Picture-perfect zones:
Spend $20 and unlock two photo zone passes and a goodie bag (worth $20+). The first 300 sign-ups daily score upgraded goodies. Simply head to the Customer Service counter on Level 2 to sign up!

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Sunglasses meet blind boxes:
Drop $150 (or $180 with supermarket receipts) and get a blind box featuring one of eight chic sunglasses worth up to $115. Four designs are from Lenskart, including Bitz frames with magnetic charms that you can mix and match.

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Pop-up booths galore:
Shop and snack your way through the Lv 1 atrium! Brands like Playmade, Nespresso, Elly Sera, Create by The Alley, OH!SOME, Sinjojo, and rrooll will be all dressed in pink for the occasion.

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Stylish savings with FRx eDeals:
On the FRx app, redeem exclusive eDeals for just 10 points—like a 1-hour Book-a-Stylist session at Love, Bonito (worth $30) plus $15 off with a $100 spend.

Find out more here, or read our full article to get all the deets!

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7. Dive into the SG60 Heart&Soul Experience at Orchard Library

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All the fun exhibitions in celebration of SG60 are still in full swing, so if you haven't checked out the SG60 Heart&Soul Experience at Orchard Library, what are you waiting for? Part interactive installation, part time capsule, this exhibition runs all the way till 31 December and it’s free—so there’s no excuse not to check it out.

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Here’s how it works: you’ll kick things off by creating your own avatar in sleek, futuristic phone booths. Simply choose your interests, language, and a few personality bits, which then shapes the way you move through the showcase. From there, it’s all about exploring themed zones like Wheels of Time where you can watch how we’ve connected with each other (from snail mail to AI!), and Windows in the Sky, where your 'future self' meets dreamy visuals and soundscapes inspired by your earlier choices.

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Other must-sees? Library Superstore, Curiocity, World 60 and Home is a Feeling, each mixing design, culture, and sustainability with plenty of IG-worthy moments. Plus, you’ll even walk away with a keepsake to remember your journey. Set aside about 60–90 minutes for the main experience, and book your slot early because entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.

SG60 Heart&Soul Experience
Date: From now till 31 December 2025
Opening Hours: 9am – 6pm on Monday | 9am – 10pm on Tuesday – Sunday 
Location: Orchard Library @ orchardgateway, Levels 3 & 4 (ticketed zones) + Level 1 atria Orchard Central & orchardgateway (non-ticketed installations)
Price: Free admission, ticketed main experience via booking
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8. Step into the food court of the future at Kopitiam @ Mapletree Business City

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AI? Being used at your day-to-day dining spots, AKA the food court? That’s exactly what Kopitiam’s new AI-powered food court at Mapletree Business City is serving up. This 1,100-seater space keeps all the charm of hawker culture, but upgrades it with smart tech everywhere you look.

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Meet Kimberly, the friendly AI avatar at the entrance who can actually recommend what to eat (in multiple languages) and even show you where seats are available via a live heat map. No more tray-balancing while scouting endlessly for tables! Add in the massive overhead screens that transform from leafy canopies to vibrant underwater worlds, plus sleek LED menu boards at every stall, and the whole place feels like dining in a sci-fi movie, but with the food we know and love.

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Plus, this place has a whopping 19 stalls to choose from, so you’ll be spoiled for choice with hearty Nasi Padang, Tanglin Halt Fish Soup, Japanese dons, Korean comfort food, Taiwanese noodles, fiery Mala Tang, and so much more. There are even UV-sterilised cutlery caddies and touchless handwashing stations to keep things extra hygienic!

AI Kopitiam @ Mapletree Business City
Address: 20 Pasir Panjang Rd, Mapletree Business City, Singapore 117439
Opening Hours: 7am – 10pm daily
Price: From ~$6 per meal, varies by stall

9. Transform into a human claw and grab exciting prizes at Clementi Mall

 

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If you’ve ever wished you could climb into one of those claw machines and grab the prizes yourself, Clementi Mall is making that dream come true right now with the return of their larger-than-life Human Claw Machine! From now till 21 September, S³ Rewards members who spend a minimum of $80 mall-wide get a game pass to suit up, get harnessed in, and be lowered into a giant pit of goodies.

And that’s not all! From now till 19 October, you can also unlock extra perks: spend $60 mall-wide to get four iClaw Taiwan tokens (worth $4) for their prize machines, or rack up 2X points at participating F&B outlets when you dine in with a $60 receipt.

This is the ultimate time to shop, eat, and play your way through Clementi Mall, so don't miss your chance to walk away with armfuls of snacks, toys, or vouchers in the process!

It's Claw Time @ Clementi Mall
Date: From now till 19 October 2025 (Human Claw: From now till 21 September only)
Opening Hours (Human Claw): 4pm – 8pm on Weekdays | 2pm – 8pm on Weekends
Location: Clementi Mall, Level 5 Atrium
Price: Free with min. spend of $60 mall-wide for iClaw tokens / $80 for Human Claw
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10. Get inspired at Singapore Design Week 2025

 

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Has your feed been looking a little flat this September? Here’s your chance to refresh it with a burst of colour and creativity. Singapore Design Week is back from now till 21 September 2025, and this year’s edition—themed Nation by Design—is all about how design shapes the way we live, work, and play.

Spread across four districts: Bras Basah, Bugis, Marina Bay, Orchard, and the new Singapore Science Park. The festival is packed with installations, pop-ups, and workshops that are as photogenic as they are thought-provoking, so bring your power banks and digicams along!

Expect quirky showcases like the Unnatural History Museum of Singapore at National Design Centre (think hybrid plants, robotic fauna and faux fossils), and don’t miss FIND – Design Fair Asia at Marina Bay Sands, featuring over 300 furniture, interiors and lifestyle brands under one roof.

Singapore Design Week 2025
Date: 11 – 21 September 2025
Opening Hours: Varies by event (most exhibitions open daily, FIND runs 10am – 6pm, 11–13 Sep)
Location: Across Singapore: Bras Basah, Bugis, Marina Bay, Orchard, Singapore Science Park
Price: Mix of free and ticketed events. Check out the events schedule here.
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