What's happening at Pesta Ubin 2017

Here's quick highlights of happenings at Pesta Ubin!

Pesta Ubin is Ubin Open House!

From the 10 May to 16 July 2017.

more about what the word 'Pesta' means.

What's special about Pesta Ubin?
Once a year, people who love Ubin step up to share with the public their special slice of Pulau Ubin. Led by the community, Pesta Ubin activities are organic, heartfelt. Passionately highlighting Ubin's unique charms. Get a taste of the kinder, gentler way of life on Ubin during Pesta Ubin. More about Pesta Ubin.

People passionate about Ubin joyously offer Pesta Ubin activities.

What's happening at Pesta Ubin?

Many Pesta Ubin activities are free of charge. Some do NOT require registration. Simply come to Pulau Ubin and join the fun! Find a Pesta Ubin activity that suits your schedule and interest! Don't say Bo Jio!

Every weekend got something on!

At Uncle Lim's shop at Ubin Town, have fun at the FREE Kampung Photo Booth, FREE colouring the big Pulau Ubin Fun Map.

Let's colour this rare map together during Pesta Ubin!

FREE daily games at Ubin with prizes! 10 May - 4 Jun, join the FREE Round Ubin Interactive Race. 17 Jun - 16 Jul, join the FREE #TreasureUbin treasure hunt with Treasure SG!

At the Living Fisher Village, available every weekend, go for day or night kayaking, or mangrove boat tour. Or go Nature Mountain Biking with Sea Angel volunteers

Every Tuesday and Thursday, learn about Ubin fish farms with Sea Angel volunteers.

The prettiest farm at Pulau Ubin!

Makan! Indulge in Ubin specials (*Psst: Durian season may start during Pesta Ubin!) Join a special Kampung Reunite - Sunset BBQ and campfire. Or just lepak, lim kopi and watch the kampung go by at Ubin Town. MORE about Makan at Ubin

Ubin's organic durians are THE best in Singapore!

Ubin Family Fun! Pesta Ubin is fun for the whole family. Join the Round Ubin Interactive Race and win prizes. Re-live Kampung Games and join activities specially for kids: walks, night activities, nature camp, art workshops.

Balik Chek Jawa - Free, no registration required, all are welcome!

Life on Ubin Pulau Ubin is Singapore's last kampung (village). Enjoy Kampung Life in the slow lane. Learn more about Ubin's heritage through guided walks, cycles. Play Kampung Games and have fun at the Kampung Photo Booth. Visit the Living Fisher Village - at Ah Kok's place, and Teck Seng's Place - a restored Kampung house. There is a huge kampung on the waters off Pulau Ubin! Find out more about the Ubin fish farms, available every Tuesday and Thursday of Pesta Ubin. A special part of the island are the Ubin Kampung Dogs!

The tranquil Sensory Trail ponds.

Colourful Traditions Join celebrations of Tua Pek Kong's birthday! Ubin bursts with six days and six nights of festivities. Ubin Jetty is decked out in flags and lanterns, the ancient Wayang Stage comes alive with traditional opera in glittering costumes. Also check out the many activities that celebrate Ubin's heritage.

During the Festival, wayang all day and night!

For Nature Lovers! From forests to seashores, mangroves to wild gardens. Lots of activities to enjoy, learn and give back to nature on Pulau Ubin. Come for the Chek Jawa Open House or a boat tour of Ubin's secret mangroves. Join special walks by leading nature guides or go birdwatching with experts. There are also longer hikes, special night nature walks and nature camping with the whole family. Learn more about Ubin's wildlife through art, photography workshop and playful booths. Make a difference for nature at Ubin by joining clean ups of forest and shores, or take part in reforestation with NParks.

If we remain calm, we can enjoy a closer look at the wildlife!

Jalan-jalan: Wonderful Wanderings A leisurely stroll is a great way to savour the sights and sounds of Ubin! Join guided walks with experienced enthusiasts who will reveal secret corners of Pulau Ubin. Go for a special heritage hike to the Western side of Ubin, explore Chek Jawa in the East, or a long nature ramble all around Ubin. Join walks to look for special birds and other animals. Night walks are particularly exciting. Some art and photography workshops also include a stroll through Ubin. Or check out the downloadable DIY walking trail of Pulau Ubin (pdf).

Unwind with a refreshing stroll at Pulau Ubin. 

Ubin on Wheels Rent a bicycle or bring your own. Guided cycling tours allow you to wander further, discovering more of Ubin’s nature and heritage. Join a special cycling tour to learn how to leave no trace and enjoy the outdoors responsibly. Learn from experts at a special mountain biking clinic. Register ahead to go Nature Mountain Biking with Sea Angel volunteers, available every weekend.

With bicycles in all configurations for rent,
everyone can enjoy a day biking at Pulau Ubin.

Adrenaline Junkies! Lots of sporty activities to enjoy on Ubin! Join the FREE Pesta Ubin Run to get active while exploring Ubin. Learn from experts at a special mountain biking clinic. Go on a kayaking adventure! Including night kayaking, Round Ketam Kayaking Expedition or Ubin Bisect Kayaking Adventure, and kayaking in a quarry!

A fun run at rustic Pulau Ubin!

Splashing Good Time! Have fun in the waters of Pulau Ubin. Lots of kayaking: from a gentle kayaking tour up quiet mangrove creeks, or night kayaking, to more adventurous Round Ketam Kayaking or Ubin Bisect Kayaking. Including a rare opportunity to kayak in an Ubin quarry! Or join leisurely boat trips to explore mangroves, or visit the Ubin fish farms.

A magical mangrove tour by kayak.

Join the Dark Side Night wayang during Tua Pek Kong Festival is magical. Discover Ubin after twilight through night activities: walks, night kayaking, camping under the stars. Join Kampung Reunite - Sunset BBQ and campfire with kampung music and stories. Take the family nature camping and join a kids' night walk. Come for a special night photography workshop. Every weekend, kampung camping, sunset sampan cruise and night kayaking at Living Fisher Village. More about Ubin camping.

After sundown, Ubin's mysteries come to life!

Inspired by Ubin Artists and photography enthusiasts, find your muse at Ubin! Join art activities, some specially for kids, go for a nature sketching walk, learn at photography workshops including a special night photography workshop.

Unleash the creative spirit in you!

Green Energy at Ubin Pulau Ubin is a test-bed for cutting edge green energy. Find out more about how Ubin Town (and Ubin Day activities) are powered by green energy.

Volunteer for Ubin Some Pesta Ubin activities need volunteers. Others give you an opportunity to volunteer, for example, help out in the several efforts to clean up the shores and the forests of Pulau Ubin. Be a FUN Ambassdor and help others have fun at weekend Pesta Ubin activities. Everyone can make a difference for Pulau Ubin! Families are welcomed to volunteer together. More about volunteering for Pesta Ubin.

Together we can keep Ubin beautiful!

Specially for Pesta Ubin, there will also be talks by people passionate about Ubin. Come learn and find out how you too can be a part of their efforts for Pulau Ubin.

Find a Pesta Ubin activity that suits your schedule and interest!

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Here's more about what to see and do on Pulau Ubin

Want to contribute a Pesta Ubin activity?
Everyone is welcomed to contribute suitable activities for Pesta Ubin! Activities that passionately highlight Ubin's unique charms. Its culture, kampung life, nature and wildlife, Ubin land and sea. Through these activities, we hope to also raise awareness of Pulau Ubin and issues on Pulau Ubin.

Pesta Ubin is held in the kampung spirit! Indulging in the Ubin Way: laid back, relaxed. Friendly and homely. Celebrating the traditional and natural. Getting to know one another as we explore and enjoy Pulau Ubin.

More about what activities are suitable for Pesta Ubin and and how to contribute a Pesta Ubin activity here.