Things to Do in Singapore: CNY Finale, Pop-Up Gaming & Late-Night Mall Racing on February 28

Welcome to Things to Do in Singapore, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut diving into the quirkiest vibes today on this sunny Saturday, February 28, 2026. The city's buzzing with post-Chingay Parade energy from last night at the F1 Pit Building—think dazzling floats, 3,000 performers, and that epic "WISH" theme still lighting up the streets—while balmy tropical heat hits 32 degrees Celsius, perfect for outdoor adventures with a light breeze.

Kick off with today's hottest picks covering every vibe. Families, dash to West Mall for Dragon & Lion Dance performances at 2 pm, wrapping up CNY festivities with roaring energy and spend-and-redeem red packets. Culture lovers, catch Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts wrapping at Esplanade with theatre, music, and dance shows like “BEING” The Freshman Concert tonight at 8 pm in the Concert Hall, celebrating 15 years of Mandopop hits. Sports fans like me, hit the breo Pop-Up at Jewel Changi Airport's Level 2 all day—channel table tennis champ Sun Yingsha in game zones, slingshot challenges, and lucky draws for massagers and goodies. Night owls, The Seletar Mall Goes 18/7 launches today with 10 am to 4 am hours, kicking off the Downmall Challenge overnight cycling race—escalators as tracks, what a wild suburban sprint! For eco-families, City Sprouts Bedok hosts Ramadan Bazaar Community Iftar from 5 pm with Malay games and festive eats.

Local buzz: Suntec's World Uni Expo runs till evening for students eyeing global studies, and Sentosa Golf Club's HSBC Women's World Championship tees off round three with Aussies Hannah Green and Minjee Lee leading—grab tickets for pro golf thrills.

Must-dos today? Soak up lion dance heritage at the free Tradition in Motion exhibition at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, then unwind at Jewel's interactive pop-up before a late-night mall race. Hidden gem: Remix by Fleawhere flea market at Dhoby Ghaut MRT from 1 pm for artisanal crafts.

Local tip: Flash your EZ-Link card at hawker centres for that authentic nasi lemak—Singaporeans swear by it for dodging tourist lines like pros. Fun fact: Lion dances here evolved from Chinese roots into high-energy spectacles with over 50 troupes innovating flips and LED props!

Tomorrow? Huayi finale, more Ramadan iftar, and preps for Korea Travel Fair. Tune in for the scoop, listeners!

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