Where To Go This Weekend: 4 September 2010

Where To Go and What To Do In Singapore This Weekend?

Weekend is just around the corner again! This weekend is the start of the 1 week school vacation starting next week and therefore many parents will make this weekend as eventful as possible. As usual, I have handpicked some interesting pro-family activities suitable for you and your family. Hopefully you will enjoy the recommendations. MOST activities are FREE!

Look out for my school vacations recommendations coming soon after this for your next week’s school holiday plans…

Comex

For: IT products Thumbs-up Editor’s Choice

I know this an exhibition that many computer geeks and those who are looking for IT products are waiting for. Are you holding back your decision to purchase your laptop, camera, Digital Imaging, Wireless Technology, Portable Entertainment, HDTV, Gaming, GPS, Home/Business Networking, Digital Media, Audio & Home Theatre Entertainment, Lifestyle Products, Broadband Technology, Multimedia, Security, Software, next-generation digital televisions, coolest mobile phones or ultra-slim mobile PCs? Now, you could easily compare and purchase them all under the same roof for a dynamic and comprehensive line-up of the latest and hottest consumer technology gadgets by the over 820 exhibitors!

Comex 2010 is said to be the most complete showcase of the latest technologies and you will enjoy exclusive offers and great bargains – sprawling over 5 entire show floors of Suntec Singapore (levels 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6), bustling with pure digital entertainment and introducing new product categories spanning across multiple industries!

For every $100 paid or deposit placed during the show, you stand a chance to win:

1st Prize: S$ 20,000 cash

2nd Prize: S$ 3,000 cash

3rd Prize: S$ 2,000 cash

….And other attractive cash prizes

Date: 5 September 2010 (Saturday)

Time: 12pm-9pm

Venue: Suntec Singapore Levels 1 to 6

Admission: FREE!!!

Official Website: Comex Show

Carrefour’s Mega Expo Sale

For: Whole Family

Great bargains and deals on an array of products that Carrefour carries, household merchandise, wide range of food and non-food products, at great discount prices and more await you! Hurry, don’t miss the Carrefour Sale! Massive savings and deals awaits you!

Venue: Singapore Expo hall 4B

When: till 05 September 2010 (Sunday)

Time: 10.30am to 10pm

Admission: FREE !!!

How To Win Like The Turtles

For: Traders

If you have been trading with shares, you should have heard of the Turtle theory. If you would like to find out more about “How To Win Like The Turtles” and get to know the secrets of Turtle Trading and Win Just Like Them, join this workshops. An Exclusive INVESTFAIR 2010 Special.

Venue: Singapore Expo, Conference Halls A-F

When: 04 September 2010 (Saturday)

Time: 9am to 1pm

Admission: Admission by Registration. FREE Workshop. $20 Registration

Official Website: Asia Charts Pte Ltd

ASIA PACIFIC FURNITURE FAIR 2010

For: Furniture and Home

Asia Pacific Furniture Fair 2010 presents the latest trends and style in the furniture and interior sector with a focus on affluent and comfortable living environment. Singapore’s biggest home show with the most comprehensive new designs is back again! You can make your own piece of paradise with the mind-blowing array of furniture brought in from all over the world.

Visit 4 designers’ showflats specially conceptualized and built from scratch for the event! Get some ideas for your love nest from the latest and freshest designs!

An attractive lucky draw with S$60,000 cash and other prizes to be won! Everyone wins – valuable door gifts are also available every day!

Venue: Singapore Expo, Hall 6

When: 27 August 2010 (Friday) – 5 September 2010(Sunday)

Time: 12pm to 10pm

Admission: FREE !!!

Official Website: APFF

National Stamp Collecting Competition 2010

For: Stamps Lovers

Be treated to a fascinating display of stamps and philatelic materials, put up by 600 primary and secondary school, and tertiary students. These are the winning entries awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for the National Stamp Collecting Competition 2010. Visitors will discover the wide range of themes such as nature, culture and history, and be awed by the creativity of students who tell different stories using the philatelic materials. The National Stamp Collecting Competition is organised by Singapore Philatelic Museum, and supported by Ministry of Education.

Venue: National Library, Level 1 – The Plaza

When: till 05 September 2010 (Sunday)

Time: 11am to 8.00pm

Admission: FREE !!!

Ben & Jerry’s Chunk Fest 2010

For: Whole Family Thumbs-up Editor’s Choice

Kids and even adults will love this –Ben & Jerry’s 3rd annual ice cream festival, Chunk Fest, is back with more! Hitch a FREE ride to Chunk Fest! Look out for Ben & Jerry’s Funvee bus on the moo-ve around town on the 4th of September and flag it down. It’ll take you right to The Promontory @ Marina Bay where a groovy good time awaits!

There is a line-up of groovy activities, including performances by local bands Jack & Rai, Leeson, Plainsunset, a mega hopscotch challenge and a picket sign design contest. Available only at Chunk Fest, 12 exclusive drool-worthy flavors will be specially flown in just for the ice cream lovin’ you.

happeningThumb hippie Wear your hippie-est outfit to Chunk Fest. Bell-bottoms, afros, tie-dyed tees and even platforms – anything from the 70’s goes. Get spotted by our scouts and if you’re our shortlisted 5, the stage is yours. Who knows, you might win a chunk-full of prizes or more!

Check out more programme details here.

Venue: The Promontory @ Marina Bay (See How To Get There)

When: 04 September 2010 (Saturday)

Time: 2.30pm to 11.00pm

Admission: FREE !!!

Official Website: ChunkFest

Hush Puppies Sales

This is the best time to grab the comfortable Hush Puppies Shoes with up to 80% discount. If you have UOB or Hush Puppies VIP card, enjoy another further 10% discount!

Venue: Suntec, Meeting Room 202 Level 2

When: till 04 September 2010 (Saturday)

Time: 10am to 10.00pm

Admission: FREE !!!

AMK Hub 3rd Anniversary Celebration

Come down to AMK Hub for their 3rd Anniversary Celebration with a lineup of fun activities. See the Singapore’s Largest Pinwheel at the Main Entrance and beAs part of our “Making a Difference” charity
event, we are building the city’s largest pinwheel ever! Witness this significant monument, slated to make history in the Singapore Book of Records.

Join in the Charity Auction at the Basement 1 Exhibition Hall at 4pm on 4 & 5 Sep where a great array of fabulous items awaits you. Bidding for each item starts at an unbelievably low $3! Check out some of the items below, winning bid must be paid in cash at the auction. :

Watch the Local Chinese Band, 兔子 TUZI, Rabbits on 4 Sep, 3pm at Basement 1 Exhibition Hall ! And also the star-studded events with Channel 5 artistes on 5 Sep, 2pm at Basement 1 Exhibition Hall.

On top of that, at Basement 1 Exhibition Hall there are a series of riveting shows and fun activities, just for the children. Look out for spellbinding magic shows, balloon-sculpting sessions and energetic dance performances.

1pm : Magic Show