Author: Arman ShahPage 1 of 33

A former travel writer with fond memories of solo adventures in Southeast Asia, Arman is now founder and editor of The Everyday People.

If you ever see him approaching with a camera and voice recorder in hand, please choose kindness and don’t decline his request for an interview.

New Year’s Day: 2026 Countdown With Fireworks at 7 Heartland Locations in Singapore

31 December 2025 – 1 January 2026: On New Year’s Eve, the people of Singapore can welcome 2026 with a festive bang in the heartlands.

Brightening Lives 2025

26 – 31 December 2025: The light projection show, a celebration of inclusiveness and community via exceptional artworks, is set to return for another edition.

Singapore Cat Festival 2025

13 – 14 December 2025: Bringing together cat owners, lovers and enthusiasts, the festival works to feature local cat product vendors, artists, and activities for a weekend of celebrating our beloved feline companions.

ACC9SS PAC-MAN Carnival

12 December 2025 – 11 January 2026: Palawan Green bursts into colour with Southeast Asia’s first and largest PAC-MAN Carnival celebrating 45 years of the world’s best-selling arcade icon.

Togetherland by World Christmas Market

11 December 2025 – 4 January 2026: This festive season, don’t miss out on the constellation of experiences — from performance stages and global flavours to artisanal markets, family attractions and community initiatives.

SINGATHON 2025

7 December 2025: SINGATHON is back for its sixth edition as part of Giving Week organised by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre.

Christmas at the Stables

6 – 7 December 2025: The event invites the community to meet EQUAL’s herd of therapy horses – from retired racehorses to miniature horses.

Living Earth Festival

5 – 7 December 2025: The festival features hands-on workshops, meaningful dialogues, a community market, soil art appreciation and more.

Asian TV Forum & Market 2025

2 – 5 December 2025: The region’s leading entertainment content market and conference is returning to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

Come Together at Esplanade

1 – 31 December 2025: In December, Esplanade continues to give local artistes a platform to showcase their talents.

Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2026

1 – 31 December 2025: Wrap up SG60 with a spectacular month-long celebration featuring an exciting array of festivities

Madeleine Poh: Living a Life of Purpose as a Family Lawyer and Beauty Queen

“I’ve been practising law for five years. As someone who specialises in family law, I handle  divorces and related legal matters, from child custody to property division. It’s an interesting  job because you get to meet all kinds of people and see how your work truly impacts others.”

Nur Fitria: Money Makcik Offers Precious Life and Financial Advice

“I call myself the Money Makcik to eliminate the intimidation factor. ‘Makcik’ refers to a Malay aunty. It makes me more friendly, relatable and approachable. If you have any concerns or inquiries about financial planning, I’m more than happy to address them.”

Protected: Syaiful: Sheltering Guests Under His Umbrella on a Rainy Day

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“The Fourth Trimester” 2025 by Checkpoint Theatre

20 – 30 November 2025: Checkpoint Theatre closes out a stellar 2025 Season with the return of Faith Ng’s award-winning play about the joys and tribulations of parenthood.

Singapore Urban Sports + Fitness Festival 2025

15 – 30 November 2025: The festival returns with a second edition to grow Singaporeans’ love of urban sports, including 3v3 floorball, sport climbing, fitness racing and more.

Affordable Art Fair 2025

13 – 16 November 2025: From immersive installations and artist takeovers to creative workshops and family-friendly
experiences, the Fair invites everyone to experience the joy of art up close this November.

Festive WILD-erland + Join the Wild Patrol!

8 November 2025 – 4 January 2026: Celebrate the year-end holidays at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve where fun activities await.

RE-SET

7 November 2025: Singapore’s most exciting professional boxing event of the year is here, featuring a rematch between Singapore’s Prithiv and Leboy from the Philippines.

ChargedUp@SG

6 – 9 November 2025: Singapore’s largest EV conference accelerates the electrification of transport across Southeast Asia.