PLAN AHEAD
BESSA: British Education & Schools Show in Asia
(2 NOV)
This is an opportunity to meet representatives from top British schools and education consultants and get helpful advice from experienced tutors about preparing for entrance tests and more. Jurong Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel. bessa.asia/bessa-singapore
Halloween Family Carnival
(2 NOV)
An annual event by Power Kids Gym, the carnival this year includes familyfriendly activities such as face painting, a haunted castle and dance arena. There’ll also be a costume contest with fun categories including best family costume and funniest costume. Skylight Atrium. Tickets from Eventbrite.
Melbourne Cup Day
(5 NOV)
At this charity event, enjoy a three-course luncheon with free-flow sparkling wine and beer. All proceeds will be donated to breast cancer research. Buy tickets at Shopping At Tiffany’s (#02-03 Tanglin Mall). Tables of 10 are available for booking. Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Boutique Fairs:
The Gifting Edition
(15-17 NOV)
Shop from over 300 independent retailers, including design-led and socially responsible labels. Also, enjoy food and wine from dedicated food and drink spaces at Collective and Social on level three.
F1 Pit Building. boutiquefairs.com.sg
A Spoonful of Sherman
(20-30 NOV)
Look forward to beautiful sets and nostalgic tunes from childhood films such as Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Winnie the Pooh, all written by renowned American songwriting duo, the Sherman Brothers. The musical production will showcase a talented local cast including Hossan Leong. SOTA Drama Theatre. Tickets from Sistic.
Peter Pan in Serangoon Gardens
(21 NOV – 22 DEC)
Directed by Ivan Heng, this new musical tells the story of Wendy and her brothers who go on an adventure with Peter Pan. The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice
Singapore International Film Festival
(21 NOV – 1 DEC)
Back for its 30th edition, the Singapore International Film Festival returns with refreshed programmes this year, including short films produced by Akanga Film Asia. sgiff.com
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon
(29 NOV – 1 DEC)
This year’s edition will feature a new 6pm evening flag-off on 30 November for the marathon, half marathon and Ekiden distances. There will also be a Kids’ Dash and 5km and 10km races. singaporemarathon.com