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Welcome listeners to Things to Do in Singapore, with your globe-trotting sports nut Oly Bennet, coming to you from the Lion City, where the humidity is high, the air-con is heroic, and the festive buzz is cranked to max as year-end celebrations roll on.Singapore’s vibe today is classic tropical: warm, a little sticky, and perfect for darting between icy malls, breezy waterfronts, and late-night lights. The city’s in full holiday-mode, with crowds building around Marina Bay and Orchard as everyone gears up for the New Year countdown.If you love pop culture chaos, the big headliner today is the EOY Music, Comics & Arts Festival 2025 at Raffles City Convention Centre, right above City Hall MRT. According to BookMyShow and Eventbrite, it’s Singapore’s largest year-end J-culture bash, packed with anime, J-pop performances, cosplay, and a Creators’ Alley of over 100 artists and crafters. Expect costumes so wild they make regular sports jerseys look boring.For something wildly different, Expat Living reports that the Royal Albatross Christmas Cruise is sailing its final festive runs from Sentosa, turning a luxury tall ship into a floating winter wonderland with skyline views, live music and Christmas-themed dining. If you’re more “walk the dog than ride the waves,” the Singapore Special Walk with SOSD at The Animal Lodge lets you hang with rescue pups, go on a gentle walk, and chill picnic-style.Families, Little Day Out and Expat Living highlight ongoing festive fun at Gardens by the Bay’s Christmas Train Show in the Flower Dome, where model trains zip through miniature landscapes inspired by America, Denmark and Singapore. Over at Millenia Walk, The Season Aglow’s “Dreams of Santa Paws” installation turns the mall into a whimsical art-and-light playground. At night, Orchard Road’s “Christmas on A Great Street” SG60 edition keeps glowing with gold and rose-gold lights and festive villages full of rides, games, and photo ops.On the news and city-info front, The Straits Times reports that authorities are rolling out enhanced security and road closures around Marina Bay and the Kallang area for the upcoming ONE Countdown 2026 festivities. Expect tighter crowd control, redirected walking routes, and extended bus and MRT hours on New Year’s Eve. If you’re planning to party near the Bay, prep your route home now so you’re not that lost soul wandering with melted ice cream at 1am.So, what should you absolutely do today? Mix it up. Hit the EOY Festival for high-energy cosplay and music, then swing over to Marina Bay for an evening stroll and early peek at the countdown setup. Add a calm cultural stop at the Civic District Heritage Trail’s refreshed guided tours, or visit the Peacock Power exhibition at the Peranakan Museum for a deep dive into art, beauty and symbolism. Dinner? Try one of the new or seasonal pop-ups around Dempsey or Orchard, where Christmas menus are still hanging on like stubborn tinsel.Local tip from Oly: in Singapore, walking “one MRT stop” is often faster than squeezing into a packed train. Around the city centre, you can stroll from City Hall to Bras Basah to Esplanade or Raffles Place surprisingly quickly. Bonus: more time to admire those year-end lights and less time playing human Tetris.Tomorrow, we’ll be eyeing the final build-up to New Year’s Eve: the best countdown spots, late-night events, and where to go if you hate crowds but love fireworks. Tune in again for more adventurous, slightly ridiculous ways to enjoy Singapore.Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome to Things to Do in Singapore, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut turned ultimate adventure guide, and today we're diving into the Lion City's wild weekend vibes on this sunny Saturday, December 27, 2025. Picture balmy tropical heat around 30 degrees Celsius with that signature humidity—perfect for sweating it out at quirky festivals or chilling under Supertree lights!Kick off with the EOY Music, Comics & Arts Festival at Raffles Convention Centre above City Hall MRT, running from 12:30 PM to 8 PM. It's Singapore's biggest J-pop bash with cosplay chaos, anime merch madness, live dances, and homegrown artists—think epic stage energy for otaku fans and families alike! Families, dash to Brickland Pride Crest Makan Kaki New Year Bash at 9:30 AM for a live animal magic show that'll have kids roaring with laughter. Culture buffs, hit the 365 Days event at Suntec Singapore from 1 PM to 5 PM for interactive fun, or Gardens by the Bay's festive Borealis light show tonight at 9:05 PM—Christmas Wonderland vibes still sparkling! Night owls, groove to A Conversation with Joe Dart at Swee Lee Clarke Quay at 8 PM, blending funk jams with music chats.Local buzz: OnePA's Christmas Joy 2025 wraps up this morning with festive cheer, and Lunar New Year feast preps are heating up with restaurant deliveries for effortless gorging. No major transit hiccups—City Hall MRT is your festival hub!Must-dos today: Storm Gardens by the Bay for seasonal Supertree magic (hidden gem: vantage points from World of Plants are free!), hunt quirky anime treasures at EOY, then family magic at Brickland. Pro tip: Locals swear by the hawker stall trick—grab kaya toast at Ya Kun near City Hall for under $2; it's Singapore's buttery, coconutty soul food that fuels any adventure!Tomorrow? More EOY action, yoga flows, and social bashes—tune in for the scoop, listeners!Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome to Things to Do in Singapore, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut turned city explorer, buzzing with energy on this sunny Friday, December 26, 2025. Singapore's vibe is pure post-Christmas magic—warm tropical breeze around 30°C, perfect for shaking off holiday feasts, with festive lights still twinkling and New Year's hype building like a penalty shootout finale.Kick off today with these hot picks covering all tastes. Families, dive into the Christmas Train Show at Gardens by the Bay's Flower Dome, where mini trains chug past Lego Singapore landmarks and global scenes—pure joy for kids and nostalgic grown-ups, running till January 4. Culture buffs, catch Hot Bodies at The School Hall in New Bahru, rethinking fashion for our steamy future with wild, heat-proof designs till December 28. J-pop fans, gear up for tomorrow's EOY Music, Comics & Arts Festival at Raffles Convention Centre—cosplay chaos, anime merch, and live dances starting 27th, but snag early bird tickets today. For nightlife preview, K-pop lovers are raving about the Demon Hunters pop-up exhibition, blending thrills and tunes right now. And art seekers, wander Alice: Into the New World at Parkview Square, a trippy 3D Wonderland with K-pop beats, on till December 31.Local buzz: Four Points Singapore just dropped restaurant-quality Lunar New Year feast packages to skip kitchen chaos—think yu sheng and prosperity tosses delivered. Transit tip: MRTs are festive-packed, so grab EZ-Link cards for seamless hops.Must-dos today? Storm Gardens by the Bay for trains and Supertrees glow, hunt hidden gems like the Peranakan Museum's Peacock Power exhibit unpacking beauty myths across cultures, or chill at ArtScience Museum's Future World—interactive digital wizardry that'll make you feel like a kid in a TeamLab candy store. Pro tip: Locals swear by hawker centres like Lau Pa Sat for satay under $1 a stick—order "shiok lah" style and bond with aunties for the real Singapore spirit.Tomorrow? EOY Festival explodes with J-culture mania, and New Year's preps ramp up at Marina Bay. Tune in for more epic discoveries!Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome to Things to Do in Singapore, listeners! I'm Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut turned festive adventurer, diving into the quirkiest corners of this lion city. It's Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Singapore's vibe is pure holiday magic—warm tropical sun at around 30°C with a balmy breeze, crowds buzzing from last night's epic Orchard Road Christmas Eve street party where thousands partied under dazzling lights, as captured by Singapore Walking Tours TV.Kick off your day with these hot picks covering all tastes: Families, head to Gardens by the Bay for the Christmas Train Show in the Flower Dome, featuring mini trains zipping past Singapore landmarks, Lego scenes, and even a special G-scale SMRT train—running till January 4, per Gardens by the Bay's calendar. Culture lovers, immerse in Alice: Into the New World at Parkview Square, a mind-bending 3D media art twist on the classic tale with K-pop beats, on till December 31, says Robb Report. For family fun with a pirate twist, catch PAW Patrol Live! though it's gearing up soon via Klook events. Music fans, join Christmas Day services like Calvary Baptist at 10am with post-service lunch, or Acts Singapore's celebration—perfect for reflective vibes. Night owls, gear up for Luminous 2025 beach party prep at +Twelve tomorrow, but tonight, linger at festive Supertree Grove lights before it closes early for Wonderland.Local buzz: Supertree Grove and Meadow shut from 5:30pm for Christmas Wonderland setup, so MRT to Bayfront is your best bet—parking's tight, warns Gardens by the Bay. New luxe spot: Cartier Festive Atelier at Ion Orchard and Marina Bay Sands with crafts and treats till year's end.Must-dos today: Stroll Orchard Road's lingering lights for that pedestrian party feel, then hit the Christmas Train Show—it's like a quirky model sports rally on rails! Hidden gem: Future World by teamLab at ArtScience Museum for interactive digital wizardry.Local tip: Like a true Singaporan, grab a hawker kaya toast for breakfast—it's the ultimate fuel for festive trots, sweeter than any medal.Tomorrow? NYE countdowns explode with rooftop raves at Cé La Vi and beach beats—tune in for the scoop!Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Singapore with your globetrotting sports nut Oly Bennet! Singapore is buzzing today with peak year-end energy: warm, humid, classic tropical weather, Christmas lights blazing from Orchard Road to Marina Bay, and the city in full “weekend-plus-holiday-mode” stride.Let’s kick off with what’s happening right now. According to Little Day Out and Sunny City Kids, Chinatown is throwing a Winter Solstice Celebration this afternoon along Smith Street, with hands-on activities like Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting, and traditional treats – perfect for families and culture geeks alike. Over at Gardens by the Bay, Christmas Wonderland 2025 is in full swing, with towering light sculptures, carnival games, and that magical “it’s-snowing-in-the-tropics” moment under the Supertrees. Sunny City Kids also highlights the Christmas Train Show in the Flower Dome, which has transformed into a holiday railway wonderland, mixing classic American Christmas nostalgia with a Singapore twist.If you’re more into shows than snow machines, Sunny City Kids reports that Beauty and the Beast The Musical is running at Sands Theatre in Marina Bay Sands, so you can spend your evening belting “Be Our Guest” in your head while the cast does the real work. And for those craving big city lights, Inside Recent notes that Marina Bay’s month-long build-up to the Countdown 2026 is underway, with art projections on The Fullerton Hotel and UOB Plaza and plenty of live performances and waterfront vibes.On the news-and-updates front, Inside Recent says Marina Bay is encouraging visitors to use public transport because of large crowds and event road controls, so tap in with your EZ-Link or bank card and skip driving to the Bayfront Event Space carpark, which will have limited availability. Around town, Little Day Out highlights the refreshed Singapore Flyer journey, now paired with an immersive Time Capsule experience celebrating Singapore’s 60 years – a nice combo of skyline views and history lesson.Now, Oly’s must-do playbook for today. First, hit Chinatown in the afternoon for the Winter Solstice celebration, grab some tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) and soak in the cultural performances. Then glide over to Gardens by the Bay for Christmas Wonderland and the Christmas Train Show – arrive before sunset so you catch both the plants and the lights. Cap things off at Marina Bay: walk the waterfront to enjoy the Fullerton light projections, then, if you’re still going strong, cut over to Orchard Road for the late-night street party atmosphere and festive installations.Hidden gem time: Little Day Out mentions Jurong Eco-Garden’s new playground – if you want a quieter, greener break from the crowds, head west for rope climbs, nature trails, and a totally different side of Singapore than the usual skyline shots.Local tip from your roving sports-and-streets coach: Singapore malls, attractions, and MRT stations can feel like an air-conditioned obstacle course. Always carry a light layer for freezing interiors, a water bottle for the outside humidity, and use sheltered walkways and underground links between malls at Marina Bay and Orchard – you can cross half the city centre without ever seeing a traffic light.Before we wrap, tomorrow’s looking just as stacked: the Marina Bay festivities continue, Orchard’s Christmas installations are still glowing, and all those family-friendly Christmas markets and pop-ups Sunny City Kids lists – from unicorn-themed fun at Downtown East to character shows in malls – will keep rolling toward Christmas week. Tune in tomorrow and we’ll help you game-plan your next Singapore adventure.Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai.For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPtFor more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI