September is here, and while Singapore may not have autumn leaves or pumpkin patches, the city is packed with events to fill your calendar. From ballet performances to boutique marketplaces, there is plenty to see, taste and experience across the island. Food lovers can savour unique flavours at the Singapore Food Festival food trucks, while thrill-seekers can try surfing or snowboarding at Trifecta’s Ride in the City. Art enthusiasts can explore new exhibitions, including Another World Is Possible at the ArtScience Museum, which presents a vision of the future through a Singaporean lens.

And that’s just the beginning – scroll on to discover more of the best things to do in Singapore this September.

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Singapore has a ton of good cafés – we’re not denying that. But with snaking brunch queues and at least 30-minute wait times, it’s hard to enjoy a coffee when you’re spending a substantial portion of your weekend waiting to chope a table. We’ve rounded up the best unknown cafés in Singapore for a quiet and crowdless dining experience – some don’t even have seats, so you can have your coffee at home, or head over to the nearest park for a picnic date.