What’s New In July: Singapore Oceanarium, Weekly Fireworks, Summer Camps & More

This July, we’re excited for the grand opening of the Singapore Oceanarium! Plus, with weekly fireworks and action-packed summer holiday camps, who says the holidays are over?

New month, new finds! We’re gearing up for the highly anticipated reopening of the Singapore Oceanarium that promises to be three times bigger than before. Catch free weekly NDP fireworks from the National Day Parade preview shows lighting up the skies across Singapore. Plus, keep the kids busy with exciting summer holiday camps, and don’t miss the vibrant two-day festival happening at Haw Par Villa!

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Singapore Oceanarium: Reopens 23 July 2025

Missed visiting the S.E.A. Aquarium? Good news because the all-new Singapore Oceanarium is making a splashy return on 23 July 2025, and it’s three times bigger than its predecessor! With 22 immersive zones, you and the kiddos can journey from shallow shores to the mysterious deep sea, and even time-travel from prehistoric oceans to the vibrant marine life we know today. Read all about the Singapore Oceanarium here.

Deets: Singapore Oceanarium, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269, www.rwsentosa.com

Sundown Festival: Music festival with international acts

The Sundown Festival is back and this year, the three-day festival will take place at Haw Par Villa with music performances, food vendors, bars, market stalls, wellness workshops and more! Headline acts include Hwasa of Mamamoo, DPR Live’s Dabin, Thai rockers Tilly Birds and Slot Machine, and regional stars like Gali and Shigga Shay.

Deets: Sundown Festival, 4 – 6 July 2025, Haw Par Villa, Singapore, www.sundownfestival.com

NDP Fireworks: Fireworks display every Saturday

Need a free activity to do with the kids this July? Head to any of the spots to catch fireworks that are happening every Saturday evening leading up to 9 August, thanks to the National Day Parade rehearsals and preview shows! The best part? You can catch the fireworks for free at spots such as Merlion Park, Jubilee Bridge, Helix Bridge, Bay East Garden, Marina Barrage, and The Promontory @ Marina Bay. So pack a picnic, arrive early (it can get crowded!) and wait for the skies to light up!

Deets: NDP fireworks, various locations

Wiggle Wiggle In The Sky: Adorable decorations at Singapore Flyer

Happening until 28 September 2025, Wiggle Wiggle in the Sky at Singapore Flyer features capsules transformed into colourful, whimsical worlds starring beloved Wiggle Wiggle characters like Wiggle Bear, Little Play Bunny and even Singapore’s own Merli mascot. There’s also a pop-up store offering exclusive tumblers, plushies and Merli x Wiggle Wiggle collectables. Kids can complete fun mission cards to score free goodies and don’t miss the giant 6-metre inflatables and vibrant installations perfect for photo ops!

Deets: Wiggle Wiggle In The Sky, Singapore Flyer, www.singaporeflyer.com

Summer Holiday Camps: Sports, performing arts & more

Keeping the kids engaged and learning during the holidays is totally doable with the wide variety of summer holiday camps available! From performing arts camps that build confidence and spark a love for the stage, to sports camps that challenge their agility, teamwork and more,  there’s something for every interest. Check out our full list of summer holiday camps here!

Deets: Summer holiday camps, several venues

WATCHLIST: Don’t miss these shows in July!

From epic dragons to dino thrills and nostalgic comebacks, July is packed with must-watch blockbusters! How to Train Your Dragon returns in a breathtaking live-action remake, while dinosaur fans won’t want to miss Jurassic World: Rebirth. There’s also a brand-new Marvel film, The Fantastic Four, and big-screen comebacks of beloved classics like I Know What You Did Last Summer, Smurfs, and Happy Gilmore deserve to be on your watchlist this month!

Deets: various movies, www.shaw.sg, www.gv.com.sg, www.netflix.com