Who says celebrating National Day is just about watching the parade or catching the fireworks from afar? ✨ This SG61 season, Singapore’s local food scene and creative community are going all out with nostalgic pop-ups, limited-edition bites, and heritage drops that make romanticizing our local culture ridiculously easy. Whether you’re hunting for molten chilli crab dim sum, collecting miniature mama shop block sets, or slathering artisanal crab butter on toasted mantous, here is your ultimate cheat sheet to five of the coolest local drops happening right now across the city:
1) Swee Choon: Chilli Crab Liu Sha Bao
What if Singapore’s iconic national dish collided with the molten, lava-filled magic of a classic dim sum bun? 🦀🌶️ To celebrate National Day, legendary dim sum icon Swee Choon is bringing back its fan-favorite Chilli Crab Liu Sha Bao for a limited seasonal run!
Step into any participating outlet to sink your teeth into fluffy, pillowy buns stuffed with a rich, savory chilli crab lava filling packed with real crab meat. It’s the ultimate spicy-sweet fusion that oozes with every single bite, perfectly capturing the spirit of local comfort food in a traditional dim sum basket. Tag your chilli crab buddies, queue up early, and go grab a basket before they sell out! 🥟🔥
Promotion Period: 20 July – 31 August 2026
Opening Hours: Vary by outlet (Jalan Besar main branch operates 7AM – 4AM Daily)
Location: Available across all Swee Choon outlets islandwide (Excluding NEX outlet)
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2) Play Nation: Dabao! Plush Pouch Keyring with Eco Bag S2 collection
What if your favorite Singaporean hawker bowl double-hatted as a super cute, everyday bag charm that actually saves plastic? 🍜 Just in time for the National Day season, Play Nation has dropped their all-new Dabao! Plush Pouch Keyring with Eco Bag S2 collection across select FairPrice outlets!
Part of the exclusive SG61 range celebrating local food culture, these plush charms reimagine iconic hawker staples—like Hokkien Mee, Laksa, Bak Chor Mee, and Maggi Goreng—into cuddly, collectable keyrings. Unzip the bottom of each plush bowl, and you’ll find a color-matching reusable eco bag tucked neatly inside for your everyday shopping runs. It’s a charmingly functional, high-nostalgia tribute to the hawker flavors that bring Singaporeans together. Grab your preferred hawker dish charm before stocks get swept up! 🛍️✨
Where to buy: Available at select FairPrice stores islandwide, including all 5 FairPrice Xtra Play Markets (JEM, NEX, Jurong Point, AMK Hub, VivoCity)
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3) Butter Days: Chilli Crab Butter
What if you could slather the rich, spicy, and nostalgic magic of Singapore’s iconic chilli crab straight onto a warm, freshly toasted mantou or artisanal sourdough slice? 🦀🇸🇬🧈 To celebrate National Day, this artisanal butter spread is making a limited-edition comeback for the month of August!
Crafted with real crab meat folded directly into a house-made chilli crab sauce, this small-batch creation delivers a savory, umami-rich butter infused with sweet shellfish notes, a gentle kick of spice, and the subtle tang of ripe tomatoes. It’s the ultimate homage to sticky fingers, shared plates, and deep local food nostalgia. Pre-orders are open now, so secure your tub before stocks melt away for the season! 🥖✨
Promotion Period: Available strictly throughout August 2026 (Pre-orders open now while stocks last!)
Opening Hours: Pickup days available Saturdays & Sundays; Deliveries sent out Fridays only
Price: Pre-order pricing available via the official bio link
Location: Pre-order online for Friday delivery, or select weekend pick-up at partner stockists islandwide (including The Cheese Shop outlets, Frosted by Fang, Qutto, Bake Anthem, Bread Créateur, Bakery Brera, and Meatkrafters)
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4) Greendot Plus: SG Hawker Style (SG61 Special)
Ever wondered how your favorite hawker classics would taste reimagined as elevated, plant-based creations right in the middle of town? 🇸🇬🌱 To mark National Day, Greendot Plus is launching its seasonal SG Hawker Style menu, putting a modern, thoughtful twist on Singapore’s most beloved street food staples!
Step inside to savor rich, creative creations like the creamy Laksa Linguine Pasta, wok-hei-infused Char Kway Teow served alongside plant-based Otah, and a deeply comforting rendition of Hokkien Prawn Mee. You can round out your feast with crispy Otah Spring Rolls and two nostalgia-inspired seasonal drinks crafted after beloved local flavors. It’s a deliciously modern, heartwarming homage to the hawker dishes that connect us all. Stop by on your next Jewel run and celebrate SG61 with every bite! 🍜🍹
Event Dates: 22 July – 30 August 2026
Time: 11AM – 9.30PM Daily
Location: Greendot Plus, Jewel Changi Airport (#B1-297), 78 Airport Blvd, S819666
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5) Cavern Restaurant: Smoked Char Siew Brisket
What if your National Day feast took place inside a dramatic, cave-inspired dining sanctuary paired with rich, slow-smoked local flavors? 🥩✨ Housed within Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Cavern Restaurant is celebrating Singapore’s 61st Birthday with a bold, locally inspired creation—the Smoked Char Siew Brisket!
Gather your foodie crew and step into Singapore’s first cave-themed restaurant to savor ultra-tender, smoky beef brisket infused with sweet-savory char siew glazes. Pair every juicy slice with fluffy, golden deep-fried lotus buns and a hit of tangy homemade acar for the ultimate local kick. Perfectly sized for sharing among 2 to 3 people, it’s an adventurous and memorable feast to toast to the nation in an incredible, atmospheric setting. Gather your friends and family, book your table early, and dig in! 🍖🍞
Event Dates: 3 – 31 August 2026
Time: 11.00AM – 3.00PM (Lunch) & 5.00PM – 9.00PM (Dinner)
Location: Greendot Plus, Jewel Changi Airport (#B1-297), 78 Airport Blvd, S819666
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6) TLK Events: Streets Eats Under the Stars
Imagine soaking in panoramic skyline views while tucking into sizzling street food and catching sunset vibes right along the waterfront! 🇸🇬🎡 Marking National Day with a high-energy waterfront celebration, the Singapore Flyer is turning its outdoor promenade into a buzzing, family-and-pet-friendly evening festival across the long holiday weekend!
Stroll along the outdoor event area as the sun sets to sample a feast of local street food favorites, challenge your crew to fun carnival games, and let the little ones enjoy free kids’ play zones. As evening sets in, sit back with a cold drink and soak up live music performances running straight from 5PM till late against the backdrop of the Marina Bay skyline. Complete with a pet-friendly outdoor setup, it’s the ultimate chill spot to soak in the festive National Day spirit with your whole family—furry friends included! Grab your festival crew and head down by the Flyer! 🎶🍢
Event Dates: 5 – 10 August 2026
Time: 3PM – 10PM Daily (Live music from 5PM – 10PM)
Location: Singapore Flyer (Outdoor Promenade), 30 Raffles Avenue, S039803
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7) Old Chang Kee: Curry Potato Spring’O with Curry Gravy & Signature Curry Paste
What if the satisfying crunch of a golden spring roll met the rich, double-dose comfort of Singapore’s most famous curry puff filling? 🥟🔥 Celebrating SG61 with over 70 years of local heritage, household icon Old Chang Kee is putting an irresistible double-curry twist on its signature flavors with the all-new Curry Potato Spring’O!
Served in a convenient takeaway cup (5 pieces for $3), these crispy golden spring rolls are stuffed with a hearty, spiced curry potato filling and generously drizzled with Old Chang Kee’s signature rich Curry Gravy. Want to bring those comforting spice notes straight to your home kitchen? You can also pick up a pack of their ready-to-cook Old Chang Kee Curry Paste ($5 per pack) to recreate their legendary curry recipes with ease. Grab a cup on your next snack run and celebrate National Day with double the curry kick! 🥔✨
Promotion Dates: 1 – 31 August 2026
Where to buy: Available at all Old Chang Kee outlets
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8) Singapore Discovery Centre: Celebrate Together (National Day 2026)
What if your long weekend plans came packed with nostalgic carnival games, stage performances, and a cozy atmosphere to celebrate National Day right alongside your favorite people? 🥳❤️ Set against the picturesque lake in Jurong West, the Singapore Discovery Centre is opening its doors for a mega, family-friendly weekend bash themed Celebrate Together!
Gather your family, rally your friends, and bring your neighbors along to dive into two days of non-stop entertainment, nostalgic interactive games, vibrant stage performances, and hands-on activities designed to create lasting memories together. It’s a heartwarming, welcoming community gathering that celebrates what truly makes Singapore feel like home—spending quality time with the people who matter most. Grab your loved ones and head over to the west side for a fun-filled National Day outing! 🎒✨
Event Dates: 8 – 9 August 2026
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Location: Singapore Discovery Centre, 510 Upper Jurong Road, S638365
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9) Rise Bakehouse Heritage @ Chinatown: 1st Birthday & SG61 Celebrations
What if you could celebrate Singapore’s 61st birthday while tucking into heritage-inspired treats at one of Chinatown’s prettiest shophouse cafés turning one? 🎂🇸🇬✨ Marking a huge double milestone this August, Rise Bakehouse Heritage @ Chinatown is celebrating its 1st anniversary alongside SG61 with an exciting lineup of cultural experiences, fresh menu drops, and exclusive merch!
Soak in the cafe’s aesthetic retro charm before embarking on the “Under One Roof: A Living Chinatown Experience” bundle—an SG Culture Pass eligible two-part experience co-created with the Chinatown Heritage Centre that pairs a 1.5-hour immersive character-led tour with a heritage-themed dinner. Beyond the tour, step into the cafe to explore their newly revamped food and drink menu featuring Singaporean-inspired twists, and pick up their all-new anniversary merch! Whether you’ve been a regular since day one or are dropping by for the first time, it’s a sweet, cozy spot to celebrate local heritage and milestone moments. Gather your café-hopping crew and join the party! ☕🍰
Event Dates: Throughout August 2026
Time: Mon & Wed–Thu 11.30AM – 8.30PM; Fri–Sun 11.30AM – 10.30PM (Closed Tuesdays)
Location: Rise Bakehouse Heritage @ Chinatown, 273 & 275 South Bridge Road, S058822
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10) Science Centre Singapore: Limited-Edition Merlion Ice Cream
What if cooling down from your interactive museum adventures meant eating an ultra-cute, Merlion-shaped ice cream infused with traditional local wellness ingredients? 🦁🍦 To celebrate Singapore’s 61st Birthday, Science Centre Singapore is launching a limited-edition Merlion Ice Cream that blends familiar local flavors with traditional Chinese herbs into a fun, nostalgic treat!
Available right on-site for $7 each, you can choose between two uniquely crafted flavors: the comforting, naturally sweet Red Date & Longan with its subtle herbal warmth, or the refreshing Sea Salt, Black Goji & Blueberry Ripple for a cool balance of sweet, salty, and fruity notes. It’s the ultimate edible souvenir to snap photos with and enjoy while exploring the center’s National Day festivities. Grab one before you head out to beat the heat in true local style! 🤎💙
Event Dates: Throughout August 2026
Time: 10.00AM – 5.00PM (Closed Mondays, except Public Holidays)
Location: Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081
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11) Simply Toys: Monchhichi Merlion Plush Doll (Singapore Exclusive)
What if Japan’s most iconic, thumb-sucking plush icon got a head-to-toe local makeover into Singapore’s national mascot? 🇸🇬🦁✨ Making historic pop-culture news for SG61, Sekiguchi is dropping a Singapore-exclusive Monchhichi Merlion Plush Doll, available islandwide via Simply Toys!
Following up on the wildly popular plush pendant drop, this full-sized plush comes suited up in a soft, pastel-blue Merlion costume complete with intricate scale details and a fluffy mane. Packaged inside a custom-designed collector’s box featuring iconic wave motifs, it’s a display-ready keepsake designed for die-hard Monchhichi fans and local pop-culture collectors alike. Snag yours before these limited-edition dolls swim off the shelves for good! 💙📦
Event Dates: Available from 1 August 2026
Where to buy: Available across all Simply Toys Singapore outlets & Simply Zakka (Paya Lebar SingPost L2, Changi Airport T3 L2, Jewel Changi Airport L4, Simply Zakka @ Jewel L4, Suntec City Tower 3 L3, Plaza Singapura L7, and City Square Mall L4)
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12) POP MART: Twinkle Twinkle Roving Pop-Up Tour
What if a fleet of giant, glowing stars made a pitstop across Singapore’s top shopping destinations for an adorable National Day month takeover? 🌟✨ Making their official Southeast Asian debut, POP MART’s whimsical Twinkle Twinkle family is roving across three CapitaLand malls, bringing giant photo setups, exclusive merchandise drops, and endless picture-perfect moments!
Strike a pose alongside a giant 6-meter inflatable of Twinkle Twinkle dressed in a pastel Merlion outfit at the outdoor plaza, explore whimsical star-themed photo zones, and pick up the limited-edition Singapore Exclusive collection featuring localized iconic designs. CapitaStar members can also score 10X STAR$® when shopping at each mall during its respective event window. Mark your calendars and trace the star trail across the island:
Event Dates: 30 July – 30 August 2026
Time: 10.00AM – 5.00PM (Closed Mondays, except Public Holidays)
Location(s): Plaza Singapura , Funan , and Westgate
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13) Queic by Olivia: Olivia’s Coconut Pandan Cheesecake (SG61 Special)
What if Singapore’s most famous artisanal cheesecake got a lush, local makeover with fragrant pandan, rich coconut, and molten gula melaka? 🍰🇸🇬✨ To honor National Day, Queic by Olivia has crafted a limited-edition Singaporean interpretation of its legendary signature cheesecake, celebrating the vibrant local flavors of the place they call home!
Built with the same meticulous Spanish craftsmanship as their iconic original, this festive creation sits atop a crisp chocolate almond crust. It features layers of silky coconut cheesecake, a rich gula melaka dulce de leche center, and a vibrant pandan glaze finished with shredded dried coconut. It’s a beautifully balanced, indulgent tribute combining creamy European cheesecake artistry with beloved Southeast Asian aromas. Slices and whole cakes are available in strictly limited quantities, so secure yours before this seasonal run sells out! 🥥🌴
Event Dates: 31 July – 18 August 2026
Time: 11AM – 7PM
Location: Available across all Queic by Olivia boutiques (including 41 Kreta Ayer Road and Jewel Changi Airport #03-204) & via their online store
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14) Haidilao Wisma Atria: Flavours of Singapore
What if your ultimate late-night hotpot ritual came paired with a rich, aromatic Laksa soup base and classic local tiffin favorites? 🍲🇸🇬✨ Specially crafted to celebrate Singapore’s 61st Birthday, Haidilao Wisma Atria is launching a limited-time Flavours of Singapore menu inspired by iconic Nanyang flavors!
Dip your favorite meats and seafood into a creamy, coconut-infused Laksa Soup Base packed with authentic spice and fragrant herbs. The celebratory spread also features fresh, crisp Kangkong, a traditional Yong Tau Foo Platter loaded with hand-stuffed tofu and vegetables, and tops it all off with a nostalgic Red Bean Ice Kacang shaved ice dessert to beat the heat. It’s a comforting, local twist on your favorite hotpot feast—perfect for gathering your foodie crew for a National Day celebration in the heart of Orchard. Book your table early and enjoy the flavors we all know and love! 🥥🍧
Event Dates: 3 August – 31 August 2026
Time: 10.30AM – 4AM
Location: Exclusively at Haidilao Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road, #03-15 Wisma Atria, S238877
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15) NEX: Singapore-Inspired Bag Strap Customisation
What if you could design your own stylish bag strap adorned with tiny, ultra-cute iron-on patches of Singapore’s most iconic local foods and heritage motifs? 🎒✨ Spreading the National Day joy as part of their Celebrate Local campaign, NEX in Serangoon is hosting an exclusive interactive Bag Strap Customisation popup!
Simply spend a minimum of $30 in a single transaction at participating stores and scan your NEXrewards member QR code to redeem a customization eCoupon. Head over to the Level 3 workshop space to pick your favorite bag strap color, then choose 3 iron-on badges from 10 exclusive Singapore-inspired designs—featuring local favorites like kaya toast, chilli crab, durian, and nostalgic motifs. Watch them get heat-pressed right onto your strap to create a one-of-a-kind, wearable piece of local culture! Redemptions are hourly and limited each day, so drop by early during your shopping run.
Event Dates: 31 July – 10 August 2026
Time: 10.30AM – 10.30PM (Daily)
Location: NEX (Level 3 Workshop Area, near Yue Hwa), 23 Serangoon Central, S556083
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