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Every weekend: FREE colouring the big Pulau Ubin Fun Map at Uncle Lim's shop

Let's colour this rare map together! This intricate 15-year old map is full of details of Ubin kampungs, places, people. Some of which are already lost. Also, the amazing mangroves, forests and wildlife that abound on the island and in the waters around it.
Let's colour this rare map together during Pesta Ubin!
It takes hours to colour this antique map! Come to Uncle Lim's shop to colour a shared copy of the map with everyone. This colouring activity is free.

If you want a map of your own, limited copies are for sale at Uncle Lim's shop throughout Pesta Ubin. Thank you to Uncle Lim for hosting this Pesta Ubin activity.

Every weekend: FREE Kampung Photo Booth at Uncle Lim's shop

Have a FREE Kampung makeover!
Just drop by Uncle Lim's shop at the centre of Ubin Town. Choose from cool props and quirky kampung accessories. Take a photo and post it #PestaUbin so your friends share in the fun at Pesta Ubin! Available every weekend of Pesta Ubin!


Some weekends: Open House at Teck Seng’s Place with NParks

Take a self-guided tour around Teck Seng’s Place and immerse yourself in 1970s Pulau Ubin. Learn about what life was like in a Chinese Kampong House.
Teck Seng's Place, Pulau Ubin
Overlooking the Sensory Trail ponds, House 363B has been refurbished and conserved as a model of a Chinese kampung house. Built in the 1970s, the house was owned by Mr Chew Teck Seng who used to operate a provision shop in the village centre known as ‘Teck Seng Provision Shop’. When Mr Chew’s family resettled to mainland Singapore mainland in 2005, the house was returned to the state.


10-14 May: Tua Pek Kong Festival

On the fourth month of the Lunar calendar, when the moon is full, Pulau Ubin bursts with celebrations!
Wayang shows go on during the day and night!
For six days and six nights, the birthday of Tua Pek Kong is honoured with colourful festivities. Ubin Jetty is decked out in colourful flags and lanterns, and Ubin Town is host to lavish rituals. The ancient Wayang Stage at Ubin Town comes alive with traditional opera in glittering costumes as well as more modern vibrant celebrations. Pilgrims and worshippers make their way to Ubin to celebrate.

The Tua Pek Kong Festival is organised by the Pulau Ubin Fo Shan Ting Da Bo Gong Temple.

20 May (Sat): FREE Kampung Games with U Cares Volunteers

How did we have fun before electronic devices? Come and find out! Have fun learning traditional Kampung games such as five stones, hopscotch, chapteh and more!
You can also volunteer to help conduct this activity! To volunteer, contact Johnson Ong (Whatsapp 82225108)

20 May (Sat): FREE Kampung fun with Living Fisher Village

Get into the kampung spirit at the Living Fisher Village photo booth!
Photo by Chen Xi
And find out more about kampung activities offered at the Living Fisher Village.


20 May (Sat): FREE Ubin mangroves fun with R.U.M.

Meet the Mad-about-Mangroves volunteers of the Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative.
Learn more about this volunteer effort to help Ubin mangroves. Get free mangrove colouring sheets!

20 May (Sat): Ubin Night Walk with Strix Wildlife Consultancy

Join this very special Ubin night walk under the umbrella of Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore. This walk is supported by the Herpetological Society of Singapore.
Oriental whip snake (Ahaetulla prasina)
Snakes are beautiful and will not harm if they don't feel threatened.
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.


26 May (Fri): Ubin Night Walk with Strix Wildlife Consultancy

Join this very special Ubin night walk under the umbrella of Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore. This walk is supported by the Vertebrate Study Group, Nature Society (Singapore).
Lesser dog-faced fruit bat (Cynopterus brachyotis)
Bats are often unseen and ignored.
Learn more about them on this walk!
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.


10 May - 4 Jun: FREE Round Ubin Interactive Race with Asian Detours

Login and play anytime you are on Ubin. Prizes for the top 3 teams! For everyone aged 4 and up.
Simply download the app to get started on this exciting game!

2 Jun (Fri): Ubin Night Walk with Strix Wildlife Consultancy

Join this very special Ubin night walk under the umbrella of Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore. This walk is supported by the Vertebrate Study Group, Nature Society (Singapore).
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.


3 Jun (Sat): Balik Chek Jawa with the Chek Jawa community

FREE, no registration required, just come to Chek Jawa! Volunteer guides will be stationed all over the boardwalk to share about Chek Jawa's amazing wildlife. From monkeys to wild boar, birds to butterflies, crabs to mudskippers, and fascinating plants of the mangroves and shores, some of which are rare elsewhere. If we are lucky we may encounter otters or even a dugong.
Wong Ley Kun leading the free guided tour of Chek Jawa by the Naked Hermit Crabs
A spectacular view at from the Jejawi Tower! 
Also lots of activities for kids and the family!


4 Jun (Sun): Paint a Husk

Specially for families!
Paint-a-Husk by Hazel Huang
Anyone can do their part for the environment. Come join in the fun and get your creative juices flowing. Hazel Huang shows you how to turn an unwanted coconut husk into your own beautiful piece of art by painting your vision of a greener environment! (The coconuts come from the drinks stalls at Ubin.)


9 Jun (Fri): Discover Ubin with Strix Wildlife Consultancy

Join this very special Ubin walk by Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore.
Subaraj Rajathurai, Strix Wildlife Consultancy
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.


10 Jun (Sat): Discover Ubin with Strix Wildlife Consultancy

Join this very special Ubin walk by Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore.
Subaraj Rajathurai, Strix Wildlife Consultancy
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.


17 Jun - 16 Jul: FREE #TreasureUbin treasure hunt with Treasure SG

Treasure Hunt around Ubin Town? Join us and stand a chance to win attractive prizes! Every day of Pesta Ubin
Have fun hunting for treasure at Ubin!
Besides enjoying your visit to Pulau Ubin, slow your pace and take some time to hunt for our hidden treasure tags, learn more about Ubin Town and win attractive prizes!

Look out for instructions & clues to these hidden treasure tags on Treasure SG Facebook Page and Instagram (@TreasureSG)!


24 Jun (Sat): Ubin Night Walk with Strix Wildlife Consultancy

Join this very special Ubin night walk under the umbrella of Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore. This walk is supported by the Herpetological Society of Singapore.
Oriental whip snake (Ahaetulla prasina)
Snakes are beautiful and will not harm if they don't feel threatened.
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.


1 Jul (Sat): Ubin Night Walk with Strix Wildlife Consultancy

Join this very special Ubin night walk under the umbrella of Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore. This walk is supported by the Herpetological Society of Singapore.
Oriental whip snake (Ahaetulla prasina)
Snakes are beautiful and will not harm if they don't feel threatened.
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.


8 Jul (Sat): Discover Ubin with Strix Wildlife Consultancy

Join this very special Ubin walk by Strix Wildlife Consultancy led by Subaraj Rajathurai, the foremost nature guide in Singapore.
Subaraj Rajathurai, Strix Wildlife Consultancy
Your guides are experienced and knowledgeable field naturalists, so expect amazing encounters and delightful discoveries during this special walk at Pulau Ubin. As well as fascinating stories about the history and heritage of Pulau Ubin.


15 Jul (Sat): Learn about outdoor ethics with Better Trails

Better Trails, a social enterprise that promote responsible outdoor ethics through environment education and outdoor recreation.
Outdoor Ethics with Better Trails at Pesta Ubin 2016
The Better Trails team is ready to share their pro tips with you!
Anyone who engages in outdoor activities, from camping, biking, kayaking or even taking a stroll in the parks have a personal responsibility to keep the natural environment in its original state for all to enjoy. No impact is too small.

Come visit our booth and learn about the various impacts which may be resulted from our recreational activities and discover how we can minimise them through the 7 principles of Leave No Trace (LNT). This outreach session will be supported by Class 3D from Jurongville Secondary School.