Valentine's Day Activities: The 29Rooms Pop-up, Love Bonito's Outdoor Cinema & More
Here's how you can celebrate this season of love
By Michelle Lee SM -
Romantic dinners never get old, but if you're after other cool ways to impress and pamper your SO this Valentine's Day, we've rounded up a list of experiential ideas to spark your inspiration.
Staycation: Citadines Connect City Centre Singapore
Boutique hotel Citadines Connect City Centre Singapore opened just last October, and is now welcoming lovebirds with a Valentine's Day package.
Celebrate the hotel’s first Valentine’s Day in its stylish sunshine-yellow Loft that nods to the 1960s or the Junior and Deluxe Suites, both stylishly dressed in a refined 1970s design theme. The celebration continues at Edition Rooftop Bar & Restaurant where you can dig into a complimentary four-course candlelit dinner and toast to your everlasting love with a bottle of Piccini Italian Prosecco for two on the house. Suite guests enjoy 1-way E-Class limousine transfer too.
Other finishing touches: Towel swans and rose petals on the bed, and a bath bomb for a hot and steamy soak.
From $538++ per room per night (Deluxe Queen) to $998++ per room per night (Deluxe Suite). Reserve from now till Feb 12, 2023, for a stay on Feb 14, 2023. Subject to availability.
Hop on a charming getaway with Grand Park City Hall's two Valentine's Day packages that'll have you cosying up in one of its elegant rooms.
Apart from a night's stay, the Enchanted Valentine’s Day Getaway will have the two of you enjoying a three-course Valentine’s Day Set Dinner menu that starts with complimentary pre-dinner drinks. The equally luxurious Recharge with Love promotion comes with a complimentary set of Tablescape’s Signature Afternoon Tea Set served in your room. And when you wake up the next morning, a sumptuous breakfast for two awaits at the hotel's Tablescape restaurant.
Guests who book either of the Valentine's Day packages will also receive an Appelles Bath Collection bath set.
The Enchanted Valentine's Day Getaway package is available for stays from Feb 10 to 14, 2023. The Recharge with Love package is available for booking for stays from now till Feb 28, 2023. Visit Grand Park City Hall's website to book or for more information.
Staycation: Valley Wing Couple Indulgence stay package at Shangri-La Singapore
Shangri-La Singapore's Valley Wing Couple Indulgence stay package offers couples an idyllic respite from the bustle of the city.
You'll be treated to a 90-minute couple massage, followed by a luxurious soak in-room
with a butler-drawn rose petal bubble bath. Staying in the Valley Wing also includes extensive benefits such as breakfast in the elegant Summit Room and access to a selection of champagne, wine, juice, coffee and tea, followed by afternoon tea and evening canapes at the private Valley Wing Lounge.
Rates start from $700++ per night. Visit Shangri-La Singapore's website to book or for more information.
Pan Pacific Singapore is inviting lovers to stay in with an in-room Valentine's Day set menu that's available when you book a night in any of its rooms. The three-course menu sees contemporary European dishes like Hokkaido Scallop Tartare, Beef Carpaccio and Slow Braised Wagyu Short Ribs. End on a sweet note with luscious chocolate mousse cake that's made for sharing. You'll also get a bottle of champagne and a complimentary of flowers.
Available on Feb 14, 2023 (6pm to 11pm), at $228++ per couple, for all in-house guests. Visit Pan Pacific Singapore's website to book or for more information.
Skipping the romantic dinner and looking for something new to discover with your boo? Check out the award-winning event 29rooms which is making its way to Singapore. It's set to run from Feb 10 to April 16, 2023 at Gardens by the Bay.
It promises a playground of 29 interactive and exciting installations, from a fully immersive digital space to a room where you can create your very own work of art.
Expect collabs with local and international artists, that offer not just stunning photo ops as a memento of your date, but also thought-provoking experiences that reflect the zeitgeist of today’s culture and conversations. Previous co-creators include celebs Lizzo, Margot Robbie, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emma Roberts, Solange, RuPaul, Janelle Monae and fashion designer Jason Wu.
Note: It closes Mon and Tues, so it'll be closed on 14 Feb itself - that's not to say you can't consider it for a romantic date during this season of love!
Ticket prices are from $32 (adult) and from $20 (child, six to 17 years old) for weekdays from Wed to Thurs; and from $42 (adult) and from $30 (child, six to 17 years old) for weekends (Fri to Sun and PH). Admission is free for children five years and under.
Visit 29rooms Singapore's website for tickets or more information.
A romantic trail ride at Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre
Go on a horse riding adventure at Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre (STCRC). Set on three hectares of lush greenery right next to Singapore Turf Club in idyllic Kranji, the riding centre is introducing a unique equine experience for couples after an adventurous yet romantic date.
From Feb 7 to 21, 2022, couples can enjoy a trail ride for two and take part in a horseshoe art workshop. During the 90-minute session, escape the hustle and bustle of the city and take in the charming sights and sounds of nature around STCRC. You'll also get to design and decorate your very own couple horseshoe lucky charm to attract more love, luck, and good fortune the year.
$208 per couple. To sign up, write to ridingenquiry@turfclub.com.sg and indicate “STCRC V-Day Package”, and the STCRC team will be in touch. Visit its website for more information.
Picture this: thousands of flickering candles, beautiful melodies, and the stunning interiors of the historic Chijmes Hall. If that sounds ultra-romantic to you, you'll want to book Candlelight Concert's Valentine’s Day special.
Performed by Vocalise String Quartet, you'll be serenaded by the romantic melodies of timeless tunes from hits like Romeo and Juliet, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Elvis Presley’s ever-iconic Can’t Help Falling in Love with You. Relax, unplug and be mesmerised by the beauty of love while embraced by the warm glow of candlelight.
Available on Feb 13 and 14, 2023 (7pm to 8:05 pm and 9pm to 10:05 pm).Tickets are priced from $35. Eight years old and above only. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here for tickets or for more information.
Movie night just got more romantic with Love, Bonito’s first-ever outdoor movie screening, which will be held at Marina at Keppel Bay.
The local fashion label has teamed up with Klook to roll outs its Cinewav Seaside Cinema. Bring your own snacks and even furbabies, and enjoy romantic classics under the stars. Think movies like One Fine Day, 500 Days of Summer, My Best Friend's Wedding, Jimami Tofu and Pride & Prejudice.
In between shows, you can also head to Love, Bonito's pop-up booth to browse and shop its best-selling outfits and evergreen basics in new seasonal colours. Portable fitting rooms and a range of sizes will be prepared.
New Love, Bonito customers can receive a $5 Klook e-Gift Card and a $5 Love, Bonito voucher and 10 per cent off on their first purchase at the brand’s Keppel Bay pop-up.
The event is set to take place on the following dates across several weeks – Feb 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 24, 25, and March 3 and 4, 2023. Tickets are at $35 per person. Visit Klook's website for tickets and the full movie list and screening times.
Crane is welcoming all to spread the love with its Kindness Weekend pop-up. Held on the weekend ahead of Valentine's Day, the pop-up at Crane Joo Chiat will see more than 20 local brands and services where you can browse and shop for meaningful gifts for your loved ones.
What you can look forward to: A pop-up by boutique Earthkind featuring sustainable fashion labels, a book sale by Books Beyond Borders with a pay-it-forward section, a farmer's market, craft workshops, tarot oracle readings and more.
The Kindness Weekend pop-up will be held on Feb 11 and 12, 2023. Crane Joo Chiat is at 285 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427535.