Give back to society during Singapore's Giving Week. During this week, you can choose to donate to a charity of your choice, fundraise, volunteer or head down to events organised by the Giving Week community. So why not try your hand at making your very own light using old magazines while contributing to a great cause as well? For just $2, you can reduce, reuse, recycle and even gain a personalised bedside light for free. This Christmas, it’s time to shine a little light on the people around you.
Date: 3 December – 4 December
Time: 11am – 5pm
Where: 101 Cantonment Road, Tajong Pagar Community Centre
Price: $2 per lamp (including lighting components)
Find out more: www.givingweek.sg/festival-highlights?festival_id=32453
Don’t miss the final weekend of the 27th Singapore International Film Festival (SIFF). With focus on groundbreaking Asian cinema, the SIFF has managed to set themselves apart from other film festivals by nurturing and supporting both local and regional talent through their Silver Screen Awards. Bringing together the best of local and regional cinema, this final weekend is sure to be a blast.
Date: 24 November – 4 December
Where: Respective theatres
Price: $15 (Special Presentation Films), $12 (All other films)
Find out more: www.sgiff.com or www.sistic.com.sg/events/sgiff2016
Get air-conditioners, home appliances, electronics and IT products and gadgets all at the Gain City Expo Sale 2016. Aside from a wide range of electronics and home appliances, there will be cooking demonstrations and a lucky draw where 10 pairs of round-trip air tickets are up for grabs! Get a free 2017 limited edition calendar when you spend $50 in a single receipt or get a free Cabin Size Luggage worth $129 when you spend $1,500. Get to enjoy special discounts and packages when you buy. Participating brands include Samsung, Nikon and Phillips.
Date: 2 December – 4 December
Time: 11am – 10pm
Where: Singapore Expo Hall 5B
Price: Admission is free
Find out more: www.facebook.com/events/1190275021051467
Back for their second run is the Christmas Carousel Market where more than 40 vendors will be selling handmade and locally produced products at their stores. Not only will you be able to buy unique Christmas gifts, you will also be able to listen to the stories and meet the people behind the brand. So head on down and witness first hand the creativity of our local vendors and their special gift ideas.
Date: 3 December – 4 December
Time: 12pm – 9pm
Where: Capitol Piazza, Outdoor Plaza, Level 1
Price: Admission is free
Find out more: www.facebook.com/events/1179360572149686
Before Christmas comes around, shop for home electronics and other home items at the LG Red Fair and treat yourself to a gift! Get great deals such as a free one year supply of detergent sheets worth $85 when you buy a 21kg LG Twin Wash, or a branded hand blender worth $248 when you buy an LG 626L White Glass Side-by-side Refrigerator and many other promotions!
Date: 21 November 2016 – 31 January 2017
Time: Timing of individual stores
Where: All major electronic stores
Price: Admission is free
Find out more: www.lg.com/sg/promotions/LGRedFair2016HomeEntertainment or www.facebook.com/lgsingapore