Five things to do this weekend (Sep 30-Oct 2)

The long-awaited weekend of Formula 1 (F1) is finally here! From pop-up booths to exhibitions, there are many activities to look forward to besides the races.

For those who aren’t fans of the sport, there are also other exciting activities lined up.

Here are five things to do this weekend (Sep 30 to Oct 2):

PHOTO CREDIT: MIGHTY JAXX

For those heading to the races, there’s an exclusive pop up booth at the F1 event ground showcasing Mighty Jaxx’s Mighty All Stars Collection, which includes the life-sized figurines of the season’s top drivers – Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

You can also purchase the limited edition 8” premium vinyl collectibles of the current 2022 grid of drivers such as Charles Leclerc, Sebastian Vettel and Lando Norris.

PHOTO CREDIT: LEGO

Besides life-sized figurines of F1 drivers, there’s also a life-sized LEGO McLaren Race Car “Parked” right in front of Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza where you can sit in the driver’s seat for a photo. You can even have the photo printed out at the LEGO Photo Print for free.

Part of the LEGO Technic McLaren F1 Pop-Up Experiencethe pop-up has other activities such as challenges to build a half-assembled 42141 LEGO Technic McLaren F1 Race Car set and a memory game to learn more about the functions of the many buttons on the steering wheel.

It runs till Oct 2 and is open from 11am to 9.30pm.

PHOTO CREDIT: YOUTHOPIA/LIAM WILLET

Even if you’re not a ticket holder, that doesn’t mean you can’t get into the spirit of the Singapore Grand Prix!

Documenting 12 years of iconic night races at the Marina Bay Street Circuit since its 2008 inception, photographic exhibition Twelve Years of Lights and Racing in the Lion City will feature many storied photographs which depict the thrills and spills of the races over the years.

Twelve Years of Lights and Racing in the Lion City will run till Oct 3, 10am to 10pm at The Arts House. Admission is free of charge.

PHOTO CREDIT: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA

Enjoy the first weekend of the 10th edition of Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) as it makes its post-pandemic return from now till Nov 5.

Featuring three original haunted houses and two scare zones, brace yourself for a horrifically long night ahead! There will also be a laser tag challenge, a themed dining experience and a peek behind the scenes which costs extra.

tickets Cost $78 for peak nights and $68 for non-peak nights per person.

PHOTO CREDIT: UNIQLO SINGAPORE

Spice up your outfits at UNIQLO Orchard Central Global Flagship store’s newly launched custom corner where you can get words printed or patches embroidered on your shirts and tote bags.

There’s also a limited-time bespoke flower arrangement service where you can purchase stalks to match your clothes! Perfect for those looking to take fit pics for the ‘Gram.