What’s New In September: Indoor Playgrounds, Singapore Food Festival, Cult-Fav Yoghurt Chain & More

This September, not one, but three new indoor playgrounds just popped up. Plus, free exhibitions and festivals are happening, including the return of Singapore Food Festival!

New month, new finds! September brings three brand-new indoor playgrounds, just in time for the September school holidays! This includes a thrilling drift-themed one that we’re most excited about! Plus, mark your calendars for free festivals happening around the city, from the return of Singapore Food Festival to the much-anticipated Singapore Night Festival. Plus, say hello to a brand-new Aussie yoghurt spot at Orchard Central, and don’t miss the gorgeous new bamboo garden at Changi Airport – the first of its kind in the world!

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Disclaimer: These are external events not owned or managed by Sassy Mama. Always check with the organiser for changes or cancellations.

Yo-chi: Cult-fav Aussie yoghurt chain now in Singapore

Froyo fans, this one’s for you. The famous frozen yoghurt chain from Australia has made its Singapore debut at Orchard Central. The self-serve concept lets you swirl your own cup of creamy, probiotic-rich frozen yoghurt before loading it with toppings such as cookie dough, chewy mini mochi, rich chocolate fudge brownie, chunky cookie, and more. Be sure to top your yoghurt with SG-exclusive toppings such as the popping pearls! Watch our Reel here.

Yo-Chi, 181 Orchard Road, #01-06/19/20, Singapore 238896, www.yochi.com.sg

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SG60 Heart & Soul Experience: New immersive exhibition

SG60 celebrations aren’t over just yet! Head to Orchard Library for the SG60 Heart&Soul Experience, which is an immersive exhibition in Singapore celebrating Singapore’s 60th anniversary. The multi-sensory journey takes visitors through the country’s past, present, and future in a way that’s both educational and visually stunning. Highlights include “Windows in the Sky”, a floor-to-ceiling installation where your future unfolds through sound, visuals and immersive effects and “Wheels of Time”, which traces how Singaporeans have connected over the decades.

SG60 Heart & Soul Experience, 26 August – 31 December 2025, Orchard Library, www.heartandsoul.gov.sg

Read more: Kid-Friendly Museums & Exhibitions In Singapore

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Jitterbugs Swingapore: New Ballet + Jazz class for ages 4-6

If you’re looking to introduce your little ones to the world of Ballet and Jazz but can’t decide between the two, Jitterbugs Swingapore has just the programme for you. Launching on 21 September, their new Ballet + Jazz class is designed for children aged 4 to 6. Young dancers will explore the foundations of both styles while building creativity, coordination and confidence.

Through Ballet, they’ll develop posture, balance and technique, while Jazz brings rhythm, energy and self-expression. Led by qualified and supportive teachers, the programme uses age-appropriate activities to ensure kids have fun as they learn. Each session encourages movement, imagination and joy, making this the perfect way for little ones to gain new skills while discovering a love for dance.

Quote WANNADANCE25 to enjoy a free trial on 21 or 28 September (one trial per student)! The free trial is only valid during the first two weeks of term, starting 21 September. From the third week onwards, students will need to pay a trial fee plus pro-rated term fees if they sign up. Those who register within the first two weeks get the trial free, with regular term fees applicable if they continue.

Jitterbugs Swingapore, 20 Upper Circular Rd, #02- 21A The Riverwalk, Singapore 058416, www.jitterbugs.com

Read more: Dance Classes In Singapore For Kids

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Schwette Footwear: Kids’ shoes customised for tropical climates

Ever opened the shoe cabinet only to be hit by that unmistakable stinky-shoe smell, thanks to your kid’s footwear after a day out? You’re not alone. The team behind Schwette Footwear knows it all too well. Visionised by parents – who also happen to be shoe designers and podiatrists – frustrated by the lack of durable, kid-friendly footwear suited to our tropical climate, they set out to create shoes that could finally meet the challenge.

Schwette Footwear products are podiatrist-approved and built for growing feet. Each pair features a wide toe box and a segmented footbed that encourages healthy foot development, supporting your child’s movement. Their shoes are also crafted with premium sheepskin leather that’s soft, supple and chrome-free, making them gentle on little feet. The real game-changer? The built-in Anti Stink Technology in their sneaker insole, which features Ioniq+ Fabric™, keeping shoes fresh even after hours of running, sweating and wearing them without socks.

Schwette Footwear, www.schwettefw.com

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HappyWiz Playground: New whimsical indoor playground

We recently checked out the newly opened HappyWiz Playground at iMall in Marine Parade, and we loved it! There’s something for both little ones and older kids. Think role-play stations, a mini farm corner and even a mini circuit where they can hop into cars and zoom around. Of course, you’ll also find classic favourites like trampolines, slides, ball pits and more.

HappyWiz Playground, Marine Parade Central, #04-01 HappyWIZ iMall Marine Parade, iMall, Singapore 449410, www.happywiz.com.sg

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Singapore Food Festival 2025: Month-long food celebration

The Singapore Food Festival 2025 returns this September for its 32nd edition with the theme “Have you eaten yet?”. This year’s line-up includes signature events as well as new highlights like the Food Truck City Tours, which will make pit stops around Singapore to serve up dishes such as Lasooni Chicken Tikka, Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Taco, Singapore Laksa with Baby Abalone and more.

Singapore Food Festival, 4 – 24 September, various locations, www.singaporefoodfestival.com

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Wan To Play @ Woodlands: Drift-themed indoor playground

Yes, Woodlands finally has an indoor playground! Wan To Play’s brand-new Tropical Drift indoor playground has car-themed play stations where kids can role-play at the car repair workshop, zip around in bumper cars, try their hand at the excavator and more. They also have classic playground must-haves such as trampolines, bouncy castles, ball pits, slides and even a sand pit to keep the younger ones busy.

Wan To Play, Woodlands Civic Centre, #04-07, Singapore 730900, www.wantoplay.sg

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Singapore Night Festival: Annual light festival returns

The Singapore Night Festival is back for its 16th edition, this year under the theme ‘Island Nights’, celebrating Singapore’s rich island heritage through stunning light installations. Don’t miss the new highlights, including the interactive ‘Sky Castle’ at Cathay Green. We’re also loving ‘Kampong Chill’, a charming pavilion that offers a tranquil oasis right in the heart of the city. Read more about the Singapore Night Festival here.

Singapore Night Festival, now – 6 September, Bras Basah.Bugis precinct, www.heritage.sg/sgnightfest

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Bamboo Grove: New outdoor garden at Changi Airport

Following its recent revamp, Changi Airport Terminal 2 has just unveiled a world first: an outdoor bamboo garden right inside an airport! The Bamboo Grove is a new open-air attraction that is just a 3-minute walk from Hub & Spoke and showcases a variety of bamboo species, including the impressive Giant Bamboo, AKA one of the tallest species in the world!

Bamboo Grove, outside Changi Airport Terminal 2, www.changiairport.com

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Skyhop by Yooland: New indoor playground in Tampines

Think September’s indoor playground openings are over? Think again! Skyhop by Yooland is a futuristic-themed indoor playround that has landed at Tampines Point. Here, kids can scale two climbing walls, explore a multi-level playground with slides, bounce in the trampoline park, dive into ball pits and even enjoy a sand pit designed for the little ones.

Skyhop by Yooland, 2 Tampines Central 6 #01-01 Income at Tampines Point, Singapore 529483, www.instagram.com/yooland_sg

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Upcoming new animated movie release dates

We’re mighty excited about the array of new kids’ movies coming out this year and beyond! Just in time for Halloween in Singapore is the theatrical re-release of the beloved 1995 film ‘Casper’ starring the young Christina Ricci and our favourite friendly ghost, Casper! ‘Zootopia’ also gets a sequel in November, and we’ve got plenty to look forward to in early 2026, including the animated movie of the Dr Seuss classic ‘Cat in the Hat’ and an all-new Disney x Pixar animated comedy, ‘Hoppers’.

Casper (30th anniversary re-release): 3 October 2025
Zootopia 2: 27 November 2025
Cat in the Hat: 26 February 2026
Hoppers: 6 March 2026
Toys story 5: 19 June 2026
Hexed: 25 November 2026
Shrek 5: June 2027
Bluey: 6 August 2027
Frozen 3: 24 November 2027
Incredibles 3: 2028
Coco 2: 2029

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