Find beauty in imperfections at this art studio. The studio specialises in Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. Go for its couple’s session workshop, where you’ll learn more about Kintsugi and its history while restoring your own Kintsugi pieces. The session is also curated for couples to help deepen their love and connection with each other. Date night kits are available too, allowing you to create your pieces from the comfort of your home. Each kit has everything you need to create your own piece, including two heart-shaped ceramics, gold powder and step-by-step instructions. 

No need to catch a flight to South Korea to take photos at trendy self photo studios. You can capture memories of your own at this Fotomat in Singapore. Having the shutter clicker in your hands means you’ll have full control of each photo you take, allowing you to take your time to get to your perfect pose. Go for a 15-minute session and bring home two printed sessions on the same day. If you’re not a fan of black and white photos, visit its Colour Room instead. Your fur kids can also join in on the fun as studio rooms are all pet-friendly.

Surprise your partner with a Candlelight concert in Singapore. After all, there's nothing more romantic than being serenaded by professional musicians in a concert hall illuminated by candlelights. Since it first launched in Singapore in 2019, these concerts have been held at multiple stunning venues including Chijmes and Victoria Concert Hall. Head to its website and choose from a wide variety of concerts from Taylor Swift’s best hits to Chopin’s best works—there is something for every music taste. 

While our island is filled with bright city lights at night, it doesn’t mean that we aren’t able to admire the stars. Head to Science Centre Singapore for a private stargazing session. Here, learn more about the various stars and constellations in the sky as well as observe them from a 40cm mega-telescope. 

Get transported to a ryokan in Japan at Ikeda Spa, which brings the authentic Japanese onsen experience to Singapore. The bath uses hinoki—Japan’s prized cypress wood—which releases mineral oils with anti-bacterial properties and soothing, uplifting scents.

Additionally, there are five bath salts, inspired by Japan’s famous hot spring regions, to choose from. After a private couple bath, opt for a relaxing massage from Ikeda Spa’s extensive menu to loosen your knots. Do note that the couple's room is only available at Ikeda Spa’s Bukit Timah branch.

Set sail into the sunset with your other half on board this unique tall ship—one of about 150 in the world—which promises an evening of romance and adventure.

You and your partner will be greeted with a welcome drink as you take in the sea breeze on the open-air deck before a three-course dinner, complete with live entertainment. Look forward to breathtaking views of the sun setting over the Southern islands of St John’s and Lazurus.

Instead of gifting your loved one with a perfume, why not create one together? Homegrown bespoke perfumery Maison 21G offers Love Atelier, a couple's workshop where you and your partner can each personalise a perfume to your liking, and then create a scent together with your favourite ingredients.

It’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about each other, and also discover what unique creation will come out of it.

Jewellery is a great gift to commemorate important milestones, but it is even more memorable when you get to create it yourself.

Local silversmith Fat Anvil Studios offers a private workshop for two, where you and your partner can spend some quality time soldering, filing, and polishing away to create a piece of jewellery—such as a promise ring—for one another. 925 sterling silver is used for this workshop, but you can also purchase gemstones to add to your creation—set by Fat Anvil Studios’ silversmiths.

Dine among the stars with your date at around 100 metres above sea level on a romantic evening. The Stardust Cabin presents a curated menu develop by professional chefs using high-quality ingredients. Savour great food and panoramic views of the southern coast of Singapore for one hour and form new, special memories.

For the Sporty

Adventurous couples can head to this lifestyle concept to ride endlessly perfect waves (minus any sunburn) at its indoor surf machine. Designed and built by the world leader of standing wave technology, Citywave, this machine features varying wave heights for beginner and advanced surfers. It also uses deep-water pump technology, creating powerful and realistic waves up to 60cm deep. A variety are classes are available from beginner to intermediate. Apart from surfing, this lifestyle concept also comprises indoor ski and snowboard facilities and a skate bowl. Try your hand at skiing with the endless slope ski simulator or attempt some tricks at the skate bowl.

Fans of mini golf and escape rooms will revel in this multi-sensorial experience. You’ll be transported back to the 1920s to investigate a murder at the Kulnari Trading Company. Uncover clues and solve the mystery as you proceed from the first hole to the last before making a deduction. The experience is also complete with hidden paths, messages and symbols. Midway through your game, don’t forget to regroup at the bar while sipping on a cocktail or two.

Spend the day exploring Pulau Ubin on a kayak. Opt for a mangrove kayaking session, a four-hour adventure that takes you through the Pulau Ubin mangroves. Perfect for beginners, this session also comes with all the equipment and gear you need.

Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Pack a day bag and island explore the Southern Islands. Start at St John's Island and explore its island trail and nature walks. Then, cycle to its connecting island, Lazarus Island and lounge on its white sandy shores. 

To get to the Southern Islands, take a ferry from Marina South Pier. Island Cruise offers ferry services that will get you to and from the various islands on both weekdays and weekends. 

Holey Moley Golf Singapore is one of the best places to visit if you enjoy sporty activities but perhaps want to enjoy a slightly more dressed up date night as well. Located within a bar, you can sip on cocktails while eating delicious food all while playing rounds of mini golf with your partner. 

Bowling is a very classic date idea and honestly, a little healthy competition in any relationship is great. Why not grab your special someone and head on down to Kallang Bowl, one of Singapore’s earliest and largest bowling centres that is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and 22 brand new competition standard lanes. 

If you’re looking for a retro and totally Instagrammable date idea, why not take your date roller skating at Hi Roller Singapore. With their themed nights and fun skating arena, you're guaranteed a fun time even if you end up falling down. 

Get your adrenaline pumping at Singapore’s largest treetop adventure park in Bedok Reservoir Park. The park’s Grand Course, designed for adults, will have you and your partner testing your coordination and navigating obstacles on the treetops, and swinging over the water on three breath-taking zip lines.

Don’t miss the Big Zip—a 300-metre zip line that begins from a 14-metre-high platform and sends you flying over the reservoir.

Recreate the romantic ice-skating scenes from the movies at The Rink, one of the only two ice-skating rinks in Singapore. The Rink stands out as the only Olympic-sized rink however, which allows it to host tournaments such as ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating and ice curling.

While The Rink offers ice skating courses, you can also enjoy the rink recreationally during the public skating sessions. Just remember to check its calendar to find out when the rink is open to the public.

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A relationship on the rocks takes on a new meaning here at Climb Central as you challenge your partner to make it to the top. Whether you have prior climbing experience, all guests are welcome and you can get started after a 15min safety briefing.

If you and your other half would prefer a guided session, the gym also offers introductory classes over one and a half or two hours where you will learn how to use the safety systems and pick up some climbing tips. Who knows—this might just be the next hobby you can embark on together.

Snow City may be a favourite for children and young families, but adults can have plenty of fun here too. And with travelling limited for the foreseeable future, the indoor snow theme park may just be the next best thing to spending winter overseas. Admissions include one or two hours of snow play where you can enjoy a playful snowball fight with your partner. Snow City also recently introduced a Winter Shooting Arena, where you can practice target shooting or take part in a close quarter battle for up to eight players—sounds like an idea for a group date!

Navigate through the lagoons of Sentosa with a paddle in hand while you test your balance on a paddle board. Ideal for sea sports enthusiasts, stand up paddling is a great way to tone those core muscles. Enjoy the sea breeze as you paddle through the waters and if you’re lucky, you can even spot a White-spotted Eagle Ray swimming beneath the surface of the water.   

For the Novelty-Seekers

Go bird watching at Mandai Bird Paradise. Here, look forward to over 3,000 birds and over 400 different species. The 17-hectare park is also home to some of the world’s most threatened species, the Philippines Eagles and the straw-headed Bulbuls. Walk through its eight aviaries before checking out its various keeper-led experiences, like the Starlings feeding session and Hornbill keeper talks. The latter is an interactive session where you’ll learn more about these birds while they’re being fed. 

Put on your sunscreen and insect repellent, pack some bites and have a romantic picnic at a park this weekend. With so many public gardens to choose from, there’s definitely a perfect picnic spot for everyone. If you’re planning on picking out a picnic basket, various restaurants and cafes offer gourmet baskets for two—including Bees Knees. On top of food and drink, its Picnic Buzz-kets are also complete with mats, foldable tables and cushions.

You’re never too old to visit the arcade. Transport yourselves back to childhood and challenge each other to on Dance Dance Revolution or blast aliens on space invaders. The island is filled with multiple arcades—visit Timezone for classic games like table hockey and bowling or hit up Level Up, an arcade bistro bar filled with drinks, games and music.

Thrill seekers can spend a day racing around a go kart circuit at Kf1 Karting Circuit Kranji. Bring out your competitive side and race through Singapore’s largest go-karting circuit. Anticipate a 960-metre circuit featuring 18 turns that’s sure to get your adrenaline pumping. 

Skyhelix, which opened on December 15 this year, is Singapore’s newest attraction and highest open-air panoramic ride. It's also an awesome place for a date with your special someone. On the 12-minute ride, guests can sit on an open-air gondola that will slowly rotate 35 meters above the ground. At the peak, guests will be able to enjoy a panoramic view of Sentosa and the city while their legs dangle in the air.

Considering that the ride’s apex is 79 metres above sea level, it is also one of the highest vantage points on Sentosa so this isn’t for the faint-hearted. The best part is that you can actually bring food and drinks onboard the ride. There is really nothing more serene than sipping a cocktail while being 35 meters in the air and with the wind whipping through your hair with your favourite person.

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While going to the zoo might seem overdone, River Wonders, the former River Safari, has an adorable new addition that is sure to get you excited to visit again. While Le Le has departed back to China, there’s still plenty to see. The Manatee Mania, for one, lets you get up close and personal with the adorable animal. Learn more about the aquatic mammal while participating in its daily training sessions—you might even get to feed them during their mealtime. 

Cooperate and get to the bottom of the mystery in this unique escape room, conducted completely online. Currently featured is Curse of the Werewolf, where you each play the descendants of the village chief and save your fellowmen by lifting the curse. The virtual escape room experience requires a minimum of two to play but can accommodate many more players.

If you and your partner would prefer to solve the mystery in person, however, The Fun Empire also offers the game as a real-life escape room experience. It requires a minimum of four to play, so call another couple and make it a double date!

Love games? Then Singapore’s first VR theme park is one not to be missed. Located at Resorts World Sentosa, Headrock VR offers over 11 attractions and games for you and your other half.

The attractions are divided into three zones—Green, which features interactive games perfect for friends and family to play together; Orange, for the adrenaline junkie with adventurous experiences; and Blue, which boasts unique rides like rhythm game Beat Saber and Jump Jump, a jungle adventure.

“You jump, I jump.” Share the adrenaline rush as you take the plunge from 47 metres above ground at Sentosa. Options include the Bungy, the Giant Swing—which accommodates up to three—and the Top Swing. Both of you will receive an e-Certificate to commemorate the feat, as well as photos and videos for the ‘gram. If you’re feeling less adventurous, however, AJ Hackett also offers the world’s first full-time commercial Vertical Skywalk where you can walk vertically down its tower, and the Skybridge, which connects two towers.

Experience the thrill of free-falling at iFly—the world’s largest themed wind tunnel. With an 18-feet tall acrylic glass wall, you and your other half can enjoy the breathtaking views of Siloso Beach and the South China Sea.

The wind tunnel simulates falling through the air from 12,000 to 3,000 feet and you don’t even have to be a professional to enjoy it—professional training, guidance and gear are provided as part of the exhilarating experience. If you are feeling confident, you could even break out into a dance move or two together in the air.

Need to break the ice on the first date? The Fragment Room will quite literally do the trick. Let go of all your inhibitions as you smash away together, with a baseball bat or crowbar in hand. A ‘double package’ at The Fragment Room will provide you and your partner with two crates of breakables to smash within 30min.

To make the experience more enjoyable, you can even add on for items to be coated in neon paint, an unlimited number of glasses, or for an extra crate of breakables to unleash your rage. Protective gear is provided, which includes a helmet and/or full face mask, white coveralls, and cut-proof gloves.

Enjoy an intimate dinner like no other—in the dark. With the lights out, Nox’s mystery set menu puts the highlight on taste and texture, teasing your palate with 12 unique dishes served over three courses. There are also options for wine, cocktail, or mocktail tasting, with up to three specially selected or created drinks to match each course of your dinner. With all distractions aside, focus on what’s in front of you—your meal, and your date.

The Axe Factor Singapore is bringing the axe action to people looking for a way to vent their pent up frustrations and emotions after a long and busy week, and their introduction of the trending axe throwing decompression method will allow you to do just that. Run by founders Samuel Tey, Derrick Loo and Lewis Ng, The Axe Factor enables you to not only decompress and de-stress, but also explore and appreciate this nouvelle sport as a masterful craft that is akin to throwing darts but with higher stakes.

This unconventional way of decompressing has attracted many members of the public, especially young people, and many companies also host team-building events like parties and corporate events.

Calm the senses and reset your mind with your lover at the Palm Avenue Float Club, because love also means sharing those quiet moments to recharge together. This float club wants you to embrace "the art of doing nothing" through floatation therapy, which is a scientifically proven method of alleviating stress, speeding up physical and mental recovery, and rewiring the brain.

You will spend an hour in your private float pod which creates a feeling of a womb-like cocoon around you and subsequently enter into a meditative state of relaxation and calm. You will certainly find that floating in a pool of soothing epsom salt will bring benefits to you such as reduced stress and anxiety, reduced back pain, sleep improvement and many more.

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For the Homebodies

Get to know your partner on a deeper level with a game night session. If you find yourself bored of the same game of Monopoly and Guess Who, Team Board Game to find a new game to play together. Here, you will find a wide range of games ranging from strategy to role playing. 

Consider a cosy movie night at home with KinoLounge, a virtual cinema platform by Shaw Theatres. The platform offers a rich collection of indie and art-house films, including French cinema and classics from P Ramlee. If you’re in need of recommendations, Singapore Film Society has also contributed a list of suggestions, with titles like She Dies Tomorrow, Swallow, and The Painter and the Thief available.

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When food deliveries just don’t cut it, consider getting a private chef to prepare a romantic dinner for two right at your home. Personal Chef Singapore offers a selection of menus that can be customised to your preferences, from French and Italian cuisine to an eight-course Chinese dinner and ten-course Chef’s Omakase inspired by Japan.

The chef and his team will arrive and prepare the meal on-site, which will be served course by course by a service butler. For the full experience, opt for tableware and decor. The team also offers a full cleaning service of the dining area and kitchen after your meal, so you and your partner can enjoy the rest of the night hassle-free.

For the Creatives

There’s much to explore when it comes to Singapore’s street art scene. Explore your neighbourhood and you’ll be surprised to find a plethora of unique and vibrant artworks on building walls. Looking to hunt some down? Start at Amoy Street and you’ll find the Thian Hock Keng mural. Then, take a walk along South Bridge Road for more pieces by local artist Yip Yew Chong. 

At first glance, you may think that crocheting is something reserved for your grandmothers. However, the skill is being picked up by many younger people today as they realise how therapeutic and versatile it can be. 

Why not pick this skill up with your partner by attending a private crocheting class? You will learn the fundamentals of crocheting, how to start, how to finish and how to use the materials correctly. 

The best part is that after learning the basics, you will be able to have many dates with your partner where you both sit and crochet together while talking, watching a movie or even in comfortable silence.

If you and your partner love taking photos, you’ll want to visit the Museum of Ice Cream which allows you to learn all about ice cream while enjoying unlimited scoops, activities, 14 multi-sensory installations and a world-famous sprinkle pool.

Currently, the museum has a night at the museum event which features cocktails, fun activities that you can do to bring you and your partner closer together and more so make sure you book your tickets and get your cameras ready. 

You and your partner can now enjoy art jamming from the comfort of your home with Boulevart’s Art Jam kits. A starter kit provides all the materials you’ll need, along with an episode of your choice from the studio’s BoulveArt Jam painting tutorial series, while the Art Jam Explorer kit offers enough materials for several painting sessions, and access to all current and future episodes from the BoulveArt Jam series.

For extra guidance, set up a private watercolour workshop session at your own time and place. The classes available include pet portraits, succulents, and lettering.

Book a slot at Splat Paint House for you and your partner to express yourselves bound by no limits or rules. This space is said to be dedicated to playing, expression, and ultimately making an absolute mess.

Get to know your partner or date more intimately through art whether it’s by selecting a specific design you’d like to create, or have a Splat after dark, a UV edition paint party. 

This permanent exhibition brings alive magic, art, metaphor and science through digital interactive constellations. Be a part of the art installations and get the perfect picture Instagram-worthy picture with your loved one.

The exhibition was partnered with Teamlab, a famous art collective that have focused on visuals of City in A Garden, Sanctuary, Park and Space. Head down to the ArtsScience Museum for a day of futuristic impressions and romantic moments. 

Reach into your inner art rebel and grab some cans with your date at Heaven Spot where you can let go of your inhibitions and spray paint to your hearts’ desires.

As Singapore’s first graffiti warehouse, they want to encourage people to express themselves and their inner emotions through the medium of graffiti art as they believe that it is important to let go of any tension and frustration that one faces in life, and what better way to do it than through graffiti!

You’ve probably seen those trendy TikToks where users tuft a rug with a handy dandy tufting gun. Make your own creative rug (or even a couple rug) at Tuft Club. Southeast Asia’s first tufting studio invites you to take part in the modern take of traditional rug-making. The studio offers a four-hour workshop where customers get detailed guidance on the ins and outs of tufting. Get your tufting project delivered to you within two to three weeks.

For caffeine lovers, create your own cup of frothy goodness at Musketeers Coffee. Learn the tricks behind the wrist to create various patterns on top of a hot cup of coffee. The café’s Basic Latte Art workshop is a one-to-two-hour masterclass that covers the milk frothing technique to different types of latte art. If you’re feeling confident after the first session, this workshop is part of a progressive series of three for you and your partner to further develop your latte art capabilities. 

Get into the new contemporary art fad of spin painting at Spin Paint House where you can splatter paint on a spinning table and create different styles of paintings based on how fast or slow you go with their adjustable rotations per minute feature. You can either go at high RPM speed for amazing diffusion effects or go slow for a sleek wave from the pendulums and trapezes.

This story was first published on September 11, 2020, and updated on October 13, 2023. Additional reporting by Chloe Pek, Isha Ebrahim, Wendi Lee, Camillia Dass, and Gabrielle Chua.

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