Weekend planner Aug 17 - 18: Free music festival along the Singapore River, pets night out & other fun activities

The weekend is finally here!

Don't waste it away by spending it at home because there are lots of activities happening around the island to enjoy with your friends and family.

Weekends will never be the same again with this weekend planner.

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STREAM @ CLARKE QUAY 2019 FROM AUG 16 - 17

The Singapore River Festival will be throwing a free-entry Stream @ Clarke Quay music festival, so you can groove to tunes performed by local artists along the Singapore River.

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From 7pm onwards, get turnt up at the Clarke Quay Fountain Square as it transforms into a dance floor.

Pop-up food kiosks from Chupitos Bar, Harry’s Bar and many others will be onsite to ensure you're fuelled up throughout the festival.

You'll want to get your hands on the rendang pizza, Milo godzilla, teh tarik shooters and other interesting locally-inspired food and drinks.

Address: Clarke Quay Fountain Square, 3 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179024

PETS NIGHT OUT ON AUG 17

The open field is calling, so pack a picnic mat and head to the Pets Night Out with your furkid at Sea Tripod @ Garden this Aug 17, from 6pm to 9pm.

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Priced at $20 for adults and $15 for children, the entrance fee includes a free-flow buffet and an entry to the lucky draw with prizes worth up to $135 to be won.

There are agility stations, tricks contest and an eating competition for dogs to keep them excited throughout the evening. Support local businesses too when you bring home a new toy or artisanal treats for your dog.

RSVP via the Facebook event page to secure a spot.

Address: 2 Jurong Gateway Rd, #01-02, Singapore 608512

JAZZ FOR DOGS 2019 ON AUG 18

Organised by Action for Singapore Dogs, enjoy an evening of revelling at the Jazz for Dogs 2019, held at Singapore Botanic Gardens this Aug 18.

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Admission is free but you can play your part in the rescue and rehoming efforts for stray and abandoned dogs in Singapore by ordering a picnic basket for $88 each (worth $200).

The picnic basket includes wine and snacks for two people, a limited edition Jazz for Dogs picnic mat, Shake Shack custard and a Shake Shack Singapore bandana for your furkid.

Furry's Kitchen will be there as well, offering delicious home-grade cooked meals for $10 per portion for your dog.

Address: Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569 

CAROUSELLAND FROM AUG 16 - 18

Carousell is celebrating its seventh birthday and the annual Carouselland is packed with a slew of activities at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Halls A and B.

A total of seven thematic clusters will be set up across the event space, including learning how to plant orchids to beautify your home, fitness and beauty hacks, craft workshops and more.

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Each thematic cluster is filled with Instragrammable photo opportunities, there's also a life-sized board game at the alternative reality section.

Dates and time: Aug 16, 5pm - 9pm; Aug 17 - 18, 12pm - 9pm
Address: Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Halls A & B, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018971

TLM FOOD & BEVERAGE EXPO FROM AUG 15 - 18

Head to the TLM food and beverage expo with an empty stomach so you can taste a range of local, Asian and international delicacies from over 200 exhibitors.

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Come for the food and stay for the workshops and demonstration sessions. Learn how to make a Moutai cocktail and increase your coffee knowledge at the espresso sensory workshop.

Address: Singapore Expo Hall 6, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150

CATCH ALADDIN THE MUSICAL FROM NOW TILL SEPT 1

If your definition of a good weekend is doing something as enriching as watching a musical, then definitely go for Aladdin the musical, which will be playing from now until Sept 1. 

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Look out for the glamourous sets, casts, and especially the witty Genie. 

Psst, there's a limited-time-only promotion on the Sistic website from now till Aug 18, where tickets are sold at $72. It's really a steal.

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HILLION MALL SG FARMERS MARKET FROM AUG 17-18

Stock up on fresh produce at the SG farmers market, where over 20 Singapore farms are participating and showcasing their finest goods.

Held at Hillion Mall from Aug 17 - 18, you can look forward to a morning of Zumba workouts, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, DIY activities for the kids and spin and win contests.

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