🎄 Christmas Wonderland At Gardens By The Bay

✨ Stroll through stunning light displays incl a 50m-long Walk of Lights
✨ Hop on carnival rides & win prizes for your date
✨ Enjoy the Christmas vibes with festive performances, shopping & dining

🗓 29 Nov 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
⏰ 6.30 - 11pm
📍 Gardens by the Bay
💵 From $9/tix
➡️ More info: bit.ly/4qUKAxA

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🌕 Best Spots For Moongazing

These are the best spots to catch the Cold Moon, the last supermoon of 2025. Forward this to your fav human to say "Let’s go stare at a moon almost as beautiful as you" 😉

🗓 4 Dec 2025

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🤿 Dive Into Hangyodon Marine Discovery

✨ Southeast Asia's only Hangyodon-themed immersive experience
✨ Discover marine wonders, eat themed goodies & shop exclusive merch
✨ Snap photos with life-size installations in Sanrio's style

🗓 Now - 4 Jan 2026
⏰ 10am - 7pm
📍 Singapore Oceanarium
💵 From $42/tix
➡️ Buy tix here: bit.ly/4nPrUgg

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Let's Plan Our Next Date

Hey lovebirds ❤️

As we enter the last month of 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect - just like many of you might be doing too. Our little team’s been thinking about how we can bring you even better, more meaningful content next year.

So tell us - what do you want to see more of?

Vote in the poll below, or if you’ve got a story, thought, or date hack to share, drop us a message at @theottersidesg! 🦦

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🏩 6 Hotels For Your Next Baecation

Looking for a romantic escape without travelling overseas? Try these staycation spots:
✨ Artyzen Singapore: Luxury hotel with a 25m-long infinity pool
✨ Capella Singapore: Villas & manors which blend contemporary & colonial charm
✨ JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach: Elegant rooms in the city centre
✨ PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore: Eco-friendly stay with cosy cabanas & infinity pool
✨ Shangri-La Singapore: Kid-friendly themed suites for couples with children
✨ The Clan Hotel: Charming retreat which pays homage to historic clan associations

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💕 8 Must-go Events To End 2025 On A High

✨ Ready for an epic December? Here's 8 exciting events for date nights: bit.ly/4pDv2wW

Join the TOS family here 🦦
💌 @dateideas - All things couples
🛍 @thriftyideas - Hottest deals in town
🚌 @travelideassg - Scratch that wanderlust itch here
🍾 @soloideas - Enjoy that #singlelife
🐶 @petideas - For pawrents
🪩 @gigsideas - Music events
🦦 @theotterside - What's up and coming

🎅 X'MAS SPECIAL: Redeem 2 FREE Slimming Treatments Now!

🎁 1st 50 Gift: FREE Slimming Cream (worth $80)
✨ Experience effortless, effective slimming:
✔️ Burn stubborn fats in 20 mins
✔️ Up to 5cm loss at targeted part
✔️ No pills, surgery or crash diets

🗓 Now till OOS
📍 All outlets
➡️ Redeem now: bit.ly/442GTwh

❗️ New female customers only

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👾 Asia's First Pac-Man Carnival

✨ Retro arcade zone, stage performances, exclusive merch & more
✨ Win rewards at the Pac-Man Maze & Challenge Arena
✨ F&B village selling themed dishes & drinks

🗓 12 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026
⏰ 3 - 10pm (Mon - Thu) | 12 - 10pm (Fri - Sun)
📍 Palawan Green, Sentosa
💵 From $2.90
➡️ More info: bit.ly/4ozjoSN

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🎄 Togetherland By World Christmas Market

✨ Bask in festive magic with your partner at Togetherland
✨ Spans across 9 festive zones, inspired by Santa's 9 reindeers
✨ Enjoy Christmas musicals, food stalls, a bazaar & more
✨ Snap photos with Santa or at Candy Cane Lane

🗓 11 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026
⏰ 5 - 11pm (Mon - Thu) | 4 - 11pm (Fri - Sun)
📍 Bayfront Event Space
💵 Free entry
➡️ More info: bit.ly/3JwlPqS

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🐼 5:59+ Cafe & Bistro

✨ Pandas galore & urban garden vibes for your next date
✨ Panda-themed beverages & dessert along with Sichuan fare
✨ Ig-worthy menu & panda plushies

🗓 Daily
⏰ 10:30am - 11pm (Fri - Sat) | 11am - 10pm (Sun - Thu)
📍 313@Somerset, #01-28
➡️ More info: bit.ly/4nFUArX

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🎮 New Interactive Gaming Spot

✨ 6k sq ft arcade with >30 physical & digital games
✨ Floor is Lava, claw machines, console games & more
✨ Beginner-friendly Han embroidery workshops available

🗓 Daily
⏰ 11am - 11pm
📍 211 New Bridge Rd, B3
💵 From $12/pax
➡️ More info: bit.ly/4946U1t

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🍫 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory: The Musical

❤️ A whimsical date
✨ Winner of 2 Tony Awards (Best Costume Design & Best Lighting Design)
✨ Features iconic songs & new numbers by award-winning songwriters of Hairspray

🗓 19 May - 7 Jun 2026
📍 Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
💵 From $88/tix
➡️ More info: bit.ly/43WEnHw

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🌎 4 Tips For LDRs

Love knows no distance, but it does take effort. Here are some tips to help your long distance relationship last 💡

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🧙‍♀️ Sentosa Wicked Pop-up

✨ Go for a stroll with your partner along the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City
✨ Snap photos at installations incl a steampunk-inspired train & Elphaba's hat
✨ Features film costume replicas & scenic recreations
✨ Enjoy wickedly delicious food & shop exclusive merch

🗓 Now - 4 Jan 2026
📍 Sentosa
➡️ More info: bit.ly/3MH1boW

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🛍 Free Entry To Public Garden Christmas 2025

💵 Shop various Asian independent brands in one place
💵 Discover hidden gems & check off your gift list

🗓 13 - 14 Dec 2025
⏰ 1 - 7pm
📍 Suntec Convention Hall 403-404
➡️ More info: bit.ly/4rvj9uw

🛍 @thriftyideas

🎄 Journey To The Magical Land Of Sweets

✨ Ballet's most iconic Christmas story
✨ Dazzling costumes, breathtaking snowflakes & exquisite sets
✨ Features superstars Iana Salenko & Marian Walter as guest principal artists

🗓 16 - 20 Dec 2025
⏰ 2.30pm (Sat only) | 8pm
📍 Esplanade Theatre
💵 From $73/pax
➡️ More info: bit.ly/44c7YNy

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👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Budget Date Ideas

Who says magical dates need to be expensive? Tick off these cute (& affordable) date ideas to score a bingo with your partner - no fancy plans needed when the chemistry's rich 😉💖

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🏨 Hotel-themed Wiggle Wiggle Pop-up

💵 Ball pit, quirky decor & photobooth available
💵 Plenty of photo ops incl a life-sized bear & whimsical rooms
💵 Shop cute exclusive merch incl stickers & pouches from $1.50

🗓 Now - 4 Jan 2026
⏰ 10am - 10pm
📍 Plaza Singapura, Lvl 1
💵 Free entry
➡️ More info: bit.ly/4pkHXDX

🛍 @thriftyideas

☃️ Free Holiday Pop-ups

‘Tis the season for festive pop-up adventures with your partner ❤️

✨ Snow Much Fun with LINE FRIENDS
✨ Mofusand Holidays
✨ Pokémon: Catch The Holiday Magic
✨ Sanrio Season of Joy
✨ Snoopy Fa La-La-La-La Christmas
✨ MINISO x Zootopia 2 Pop-up

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🧧 Wedding Ang Bao Guide

Getting married soon & not sure who you need to give ang baos to? We've got you covered with our handy checklist ❤️

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