7 August Date Ideas That Aren’t Just About NDP
- dateideas
- Aug 4
- 5 min read
August is for lovebirds with a soft spot for all things local. As Singapore celebrates its 60th birthday, it’s the perfect excuse to uncover new corners of the island together. From art-filled adventures to nostalgic throwbacks, we’ve rounded up 7 unique date ideas to help you soak up the long weekends — and the SG60 buzz.
Chill Date At Sentosa GrillFest 2025

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Beachside vibes, moonlit grills wafting in the breeze - GrillFest 2025 returns to Siloso Beach for its 8th and juiciest edition yet. With over 35 vendors (including last year’s crowd favourites) and exclusive festival dishes, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Try farm-to-flame creations at the brand-new Marketplace, or watch chefs bring the heat at the open-concept GrillHouse - all while soaking it all in under the moonlight with a drink in hand. Skip the restaurant queues and head down for a beachside date that’s anything but ordinary!
📅 8 - 10 Aug 2025
⏰ 4 PM - 10.30 PM
📍 Siloso Beach
💰 Free entry
✅ Find out more here: bit.ly/4nCsxus
Light Up Your Love Life At Singapore Night Festival 2025

Source: Singapore Night Festival
Step into a world of dreamy visuals, fire acts, and surreal art at Singapore’s biggest nocturnal arts and culture experience. Back for its 16th edition, this after-dark festival transforms the city into a playground of light and imagination. Don’t miss Sky Castle, an interactive, glowing installation that reacts to your movements; Utopia, a whimsical scene featuring a floating HDB block and nasi lemak; and Two Sides of Our Island, a stunning 360° projection mapping show on the National Museum’s façade. Perfect for artsy couples, spontaneous night owls, or anyone craving an extraordinary night out.
📅 22 Aug - 6 Sep 2025
⏰ Varied timings, most start at 7:30 PM until 11 PM or later
📍 Various locations around Bras Basah and Bugis
💰 Most events are free, some are paid programmes
✅ Find out more here: bit.ly/3IKCztP
Coffee Date At Nespresso’s Retro Summer Playground

Source: Nespresso
Step into a ’90s arcade dream at Nespresso’s Retro Playground pop‑up at ION Orchard—free entry, free games, and free iced coffees. Discover the Taste Zone for curated iced brew builds, arcade games, and the Press Play and Taste music pairing. Plus, shop the Summer 2025 collection onsite with 15% off machines.
📅 Now till 19 Aug 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 10 PM daily
📍 Nespresso Boutique, ION Orchard (B1‑34/35/36/37)
💰 Free entry
✅ More info: bit.ly/401SRnV
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage

Source: Doug MacCash of NOLA.com
Experience the romance, grandeur, and heartbreak of the RMS Titanic like never before — in Asia’s debut edition of this critically acclaimed immersive exhibition. Board a multi-sensory journey featuring recreated ship interiors, authentic artefacts, lifeboat simulations, immersive animations, and a “walking” VR dive to the Titanic wreck. Singapore’s edition adds a rare local twist: a full-wall panel of the 1912 Singapore sinking report. You and your date can quite literally feel your hearts go on as you journey through the heart-tugging experience.
📅 From 6 August 2025
📍 Fever Exhibition Hall, 25 Scotts Road
⏰ Flexible time‑slot entry (~60–90 min)
💰 From S$23.90, VR dive with upgrade to VIP ticket
✅ Get tickets: bit.ly/40f8U1F
Build Your Love Story At LEGO’s Special SG60 Showcase

Source: LEGO Singapore
Step into Singapore’s past—brick by brick—at the National Museum’s playful LEGO showcase: a record-breaking mural, nostalgic food models, iconic landmarks, and hands-on mini builds. Stories of Singapore: Building Our Heritage, Brick by Brick, a collaboration between LEGO and the National Museum, turns nostalgia into a playful art experience. Marvel at a record-breaking 7 × 2 m LEGO mural where visitors help place the final bricks, feel warm fuzzies over familiar kaya toast and iconic landmark brick-builds; and craft and take home your own mini LEGO orchid together. If you can’t catch the exhibition while it’s still at the National Museum, no stress — catch the travelling highlights at NEX, complete with giant LEGO sculptures and weekend Make & Take activities perfect for young families.
📅 Now till 9 Aug 2025 (National Museum of Singapore), 12 - 31 Aug 2025 (NEX)
⏰ 10AM - 7PM (National Museum), 10.30AM - 10.30PM (NEX)
💰 Free entry
✅ Find out more here: bit.ly/4l2R1e4
Visit Night At Orchard: Singapore Food Festival Edition

Source: Orchard Road Business Association
From handmade jewellery to late-night bites and live art, Night At Orchard is your monthly reason to skip the malls and hit the streets. The August edition is set to be extra shiok with a special Singapore Food Festival takeover. Aside from snacking and shopping, there’s loads to experience - think DIY art workshops, accessory customisation, fun mini games and live performances. So if your usual Orchard dates are feeling a little too same-same, this buzzy street bazaar gives you something new to look forward every last weekend of the month.
📅 29 – 31 August 2025 (last weekend of the month)
⏰ 3 PM – 10 PM
📍 Orchard Road (pedestrian walkway in front of ION Orchard, Wisma Atria & Ngee Ann City)
💰 Free entry
✅ Learn more: bit.ly/3TZoVVZ
Brewnanza 2025: The Craft Beer Date Of The Year
Variety of craft beers available for tasting at Brewnanza 2025 Source: Brewlander
Whether you’re a craft beer connoisseur or just looking for a fun night out with good vibes and great brews, Brewnanza Fest 2025 delivers the goods. Expect over 100 beers from local and international breweries, smoky bites from crowd-faves like Papi’s Tacos and Smokeys BBQ; plus live indie bands and nostalgic arcade games like beer pong and jumbo Jenga. There’s more — dive into beer masterclasses, score the exclusive 2025 Festival Brew, and enjoy islandwide tastings in the lead-up included with your ticket perks.
📅 29 – 31 Aug 2025
📍 Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Hall C, MBS
⏰ Late-night hours: Fri & Sat till 2 AM, Sunday til 10:30 PM
💰 Tickets from S$38–43, early-bird deals from S$28–33 including festival brew
✅ Get tickets: bit.ly/3TtPxOw
Final Notes
Here’s to a fun-filled August with plenty of laughs, sweet moments, and cheeky adventures with your favourite person. Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram @dateideassg or TikTok @dateideas.sg — we love seeing your cute dates!
with Love,
The Dateideas Team
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