Weekend planner Aug 31 - Sep 1: Get up-close with dinosaurs, Star Wars sand sculptures & 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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WALKING WITH DINOSAURS FROM AUG 29 - SEPT 8

Walking With Dinosaurs - The Live Experience is back again and it's happening from now till Sept 8 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Be prepared to sit on the edge of your seat as you watch 18 life-sized dinosaurs take over the stadium to bring you on a journey through its evolution up until its extinction. 

You don't want to miss this as it'll only be in Singapore for two weeks.

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Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397691

When: Aug 29 to Sept 8

Admission: $78 to $148, via www.sportshubtix.sg and booking hotline (3158-7888)

Info: www.dinosaurlive.com

WIN! Tickets to watch Walking with Dinosaurs 'live' at the Indoor Stadium on Friday, Sept 6

Tell us the answer to a simple question, "What is your favourite dinosaur?" and you could walk away with a pair of tickets worth $256 to catch your favourite dinos up close! 

WIN! Tickets to Walking with Dinosaurs

SENTOSA SANDSATION: STAR WARS EDITION FROM AUG 31 TO SEPT 15

"This is a new day, a new beginning" — Sentosa Sandsation will be bringing 20 iconic Star Wars characters to our shores in the form of larger-than-life sand sculptures this year.

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Entry will be free for all to the sand sculpting festival from Aug 31 to Sept 15, between 10am and 8.30pm daily.

Take part in sand sculpting workshops and live demonstrations, and stay for free Star Wars movie screenings under the stars at Palawan Green.

Another reason to head on down to the state of fun during the school holiday period: all Singapore residents will enjoy free island admission via Sentosa Express or Sentosa Gateway.

And if you're taking a Grab ride into Sentosa, apply the code 'SANDSATION' for $5 off.

Where: Sentosa Siloso Beach

When: Aug 31 to Sep 15

Admission: Free Entry

Info: Website

FINAL CHANCE TO VISIT WAVE HOUSE THIS AUG 31

After 10 splashing good years in Sentosa, Wave House will be relocating to a new site on Oct 15 and along with it, get a new name.

On Aug 31, the restaurant and bar will be throwing a 10-year anniversary bash from 5pm onwards with a live performance from Jack & Rai, and DJ Candice turning it up through the night.

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Enjoy one-for-one rides on the FlowRider on the anniversary weekend of Aug 31 to Sept 1.

Ride the waves for the final time and chill over food and drinks before it makes the big move; customers can also enjoy $10 deals on rides and mains.

Where: 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099007

When: Aug 31

Info: Website

FOODPANDA BITES & VIBES BLOCK PARTY THIS SEPT 1

Back for the second edition, Foodpanda Bites & Vibes foodie block party returns to Amoy Street this Sept 1.

Mark your calendar for a whole day of activities from 12pm to 10pm, choose from three free workouts, groove to live music, fuel up from 13 food and beverage options including 25 Degrees, Chico Loco and Ginette Singapore.

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The festival will go green, eliminating the use of plastic throughout the event. So BYO reusable bottle and head down for a fun-filled Sunday for the entire family.

Where: Amoy street 

When: Sept 1

Info: Facebook page

STRONGHOLD WOMEN-ONLY SELF-DEFENCE SEMINAR THIS SEPT 1

This event is for all the women out there — Stronghold gym is holding a free women-only self-defence seminar on Sept 1.

You'll not only break out into a sweat but also learn how to use Mixed Martial Arts techniques and moves in dangerous situations.

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Learn how to escape a grab, how to stand up when someone is pinning you down, effective striking techniques and more in the 90-minute class.

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Where: 100 Turf Club Rd, Singapore 287992

When: Sept 1, 3pm - 4.30pm

Info: Facebook page

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