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Festival at the Fort



Festival at the Fort 2024

 

Fort Canning, Singapore’s most majestical hill, beckons everyone to be at Festival at the Fort 2024, in conjunction with Singapore Night Festival.

Emblazoned with fun filled, knowledge rich, totally hands on activity, Fort Canning Park is the place to be from 23 August – 7 September 2024. Scavenger Hunt in the cloak of night, imprint your creativity on Keepsakes to last a lifetime, Crochet under the stars, etch your memory in snapshots amidst a Starry Installation and so much more. You wouldn’t want to miss a thing! Mark your calendars for Festival at the Fort 2024! See you at The Hill!

A Quest

  • 6, 7 September 2024 |6pm to 9:30pm | Starting Point: Entrance to Spice Garden (Along Canning Rise)

Suitable for ages 5 and up with an accompanying adult.

How about a scavenger hunt through Fort Canning Park! This exciting adventure will have you solving puzzles and seeking hidden clues. As you romp through the quest, you’ll also gain wonderful knowledge drawn from Singapore’s ecological legacies. Finish the Quest and a sweet treat awaits you. Energized for the next!

Craft Drop in Activities

  • 6, 7 September 2024 | 6pm to 9:30pm | Fort Canning Centre

Suitable for ages 5 and up with an accompanying adult.

Express yourself in an evening of hands-on craft activities at Fort Canning Centre. Time will pass ever so swiftly as you create one-of-a-kind keepsakes inspired by the beauty of nature and our shared natural heritage!

  • Make Your Own Stationery Holder: Create a unique holder inspired by the lush greenery of Fort Canning Park.
  • Make Your Own Perler Bead Keychains: Design keychains inspired by the vibrant flora and fauna found in Fort Canning Park, perfect for decorating your backpack or keys.
  • Paint a Fan: Unleash your inner artist and paint a fan with scenes of Fort Canning park’s historical landmarks.
  • Make Your Own Charm: Craft your own charm to celebrate your night at Festival at the Fort.

 

Crochet Under the Stars

 

  • 6, 7 September 2024 | 6pm to 9:30pm | Lawn in front of Fort Gate

Suitable for ages 5 and up with an accompanying adult.

Join us for a magical evening of Crochet Under the Stars at the beautiful lawn in front of Fort Canning Centre. This picnic-style event welcomes everyone, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced crocheter. All necessary tools and materials will be provided. Relax, create, and enjoy the serene atmosphere as you crochet your own unique piece amidst the natural beauty of Fort Canning Park. This is a perfect opportunity to learn a new skill or hone your existing talents while connecting with others in a picturesque setting.

Looking Around: An Immersive Installation

 

  • 6, 7 September 2024 | 6pm to 9:30pm | Fort Canning Centre

Suitable for ages 5 and up with an accompanying adult.

Step into a world of stars! Inspired by the history and beauty of Fort Canning Park, wander through a canopy of illumination and glowing foliage, connecting with the park’s rich past and natural charm with starry sensation. 

Puppets Encore! by The Finger Players

  • 6 September 2024 | 7.30pm & 8.45pm | Fort Canning Centre

A spark of curiosity takes Joshua UP & DOWN through the sky and under the sea; a fiery Auntie tries to reclaim her CHOPE-d kopitiam seat; a despondent Uncle begins healing from grief through an unexpected friendship with a puppy named RINGO; and a man and woman are locked in an absurdist romantic pursuit, filled with magical mishaps caused by a single HACHOOO.

Presented by The Finger Players, Puppets Encore! is a collection of four puppetry skits addressing themes of human connection, love, loss, and the joyful banality of quiet and profound ordinariness. In celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary, Puppets Encore! aims to create works that bring communities together. The non-verbal stories will be brought to life through various forms of puppetry, transcending language and age barriers. Puppets Encore! invites you to join us in celebrating everyday encounters through the timeless magic of puppetry.

Register here

 

Image Credit: National Parks Board

Age

0+

Price

Free

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Address

Singapore
River Valley Road, Singapore 179037

How to get there?

Fort Canning Park is bounded by Hill Street, Canning Rise, Clemenceau Avenue and River Valley Road.

By MRT: 

Alight at Clarke Quay Station (Exit E) or Dhoby Ghaut Station (Exit B).

  • Clarke Quay Station: Come out from Exit E, turn left and walk along Coleman Bridge. Turn left again at the end of Coleman Bridge and head towards the pedestrian overhead bridge (100m away) along River Valley Road. Cross the overhead bridge and you will enter Fort Canning Park.  
  • Dhoby Ghaut Station: Come out from Exit B, cross Penang Road, turn left and keep a lookout for the tunnel leading to Fort Canning Park.