Immerse yourself in a magical bamboo forest at Downtown East this festive season
Singapore, Nov 7 2024 - This festive season, Downtown East (DE) invites you to immerse in the most adorable and enchanting holiday yet, as the lifestyle destination transforms into a panda wonderland from Nov 15 to Feb 12, 2025. Taking centrestage at E!Avenue Event Square is an experiential bamboo forest maze that will spark curiosity, learning, and excitement for families with children. Admission is free.
This 75m installation, which combines play with purpose, incorporates 12 engaging activity zones crafted to be tactile, interactive, and visually captivating. Each zone is thoughtfully designed to impart fascinating insights into the world of bamboo and pandas, creating a playful yet educational experience for young adventurers.
In a delightful storyline brought to life within the maze, adventurers follow the "Magic Bamboo Scroll" on Panda’s quest to find his family in a playful game of hide and seek. This narrative weaves together elements of warmth, togetherness, and discovery, capturing the fun-loving and endearing personalities of Panda and his family members — Sister, Papa, Mama, Grandpa, and Grandma. Each character adds a lively and heartwarming touch to the experience, inviting visitors to explore, learn, and connect through an enchanting journey that celebrates family bonds and the beauty of nature.
From Nov 29 to Feb 12, visitors can look forward to foam obstacles; a ball pit; a mirror maze; cute photo ops and hands-on activity areas within the maze.
These areas include:
• A chalkboard doodle wall
• A life-sized bamboo xylophone
• A weight balancing scale
• An interactive wall of black & white balls that can be rotated to form imagery
• Rotating Build-A-Bear blocks for the kiddos to match and form different bears
But that’s not all. Don’t miss the chance to meet the beloved panda mascot during one of 10 special appearances — on Dec 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 7pm and 8pm, and on Christmas Eve at 12pm and 1pm. Join them as they tour DE, spreading joy and handing out heart-shaped candies for a delightful holiday treat.
In the meantime, DE and D’Resort will also be decked with adorable 3D pandas till Feb 12, expanding your festive photo collection.
Adding to the festive ambiance, melodious carolling by a cappella group Urban Harmony will fill the air on Dec 14 and 21 at 7pm and 8pm, setting a wondrous scene for families and friends to embrace the spirit of the season. Don’t miss out on engaging performances by gifted 2-piece bands on Dec 13 and 20 at 3pm. Visitors can also enjoy live performances by Ageless Bridge, the talented U Live ambassadors and ukulele players, as they captivate audiences with their music on Dec 13 and 20 at 7pm and 8pm, and Dec 15, 22, and 24 at 12pm and 1pm.
In the spirit of giving, we are treating guests to the cutest black-and-white panda gifts.
Guests who spend a minimum of $70 (NTUC members) or $80 (public) will receive a charming panda tote bag along with a matching gift wrapper. They can also get a compact UPF 50+ umbrella, complete with the limited edition gift wrapper with a minimum spend of $110 (NTUC members) or $120 (public).
Redeem them from Nov 15 onwards at E!Avenue Level 2 Information Counter.
The fun does not stop here, as DE dishes out more exclusive panda themed activities and treats from our retailers and F&B outlets.
For movie enthusiasts, Cathay Cineplexes (#04-106, E!Hub) at DE is exclusively hosting a rerun of Kung Fu Panda 4, bringing the excitement of the beloved franchise back to life on the big screen - be it for those who missed it, or fans who can’t get enough! In Dec 2024 and Jan 2025, one movie slot will be available each week at DE. Show times on Cathay Cineplexes’ website.
Promotional packages include: a single ticket at $10 (weekdays), and $11.50 (weekends) – and a special bundle with a limited-edition Kung Fu Panda Collectible Noodle Box with Chopsticks, two tickets, a signature Caramel Popcorn and a bottled drinking water at $29 (weekdays) and $32 (weekends). Get tickets via the Box Office, Self-Serve Kiosk, website, and mobile app.
NTUC Members get $2 off two movie tickets packages.
Gallop Stable (#01-200, D'Resort) offers a heartwarming opportunity for families to bond with animals and nature. A twist to the popular Stable Experience, Panda-stic Day Out with Panda Pals is a 30-minute adventure that includes a guided stable tour, a horse/pony joy ride* and pony feeding; and a panda-design window art for young artists to unleash their creativity.
*Joy rides are subject to the weight limit of max 40kg per child for Pony Rides, and max 75kg per adult for Horse Rides
Guests can enjoy the experience at $68+ for two persons (one adult + one child or two children). Advance booking is required for this experience, WhatsApp 8383 6425 or email to gallopdowntown@gallopstable.com to secure your slot.
NTUC Members get a 10% discount for the Panda-stic Day Out with Panda Pals experience.
Gather the fam and scale new heights together at Upwall Climbing (#01-105, E!Hub).
The Panda Climbing Experience Package priced at $120 (worth $170) includes two adults and two child climbing passes, plus climbing equipment rental for four, two exclusive Panda chalk bags, and four bottles of drinking water. T&Cs apply.
Look out for the panda-themed route on the wall - thoughtfully arranged out of climbing holds - to make fun photo opportunities.
Bonus: Those who get the promotion package can snap a photo with the panda-themed climbing holds, post it on Instagram, tagging @downtowneast and @upwallclimbing – and stand to win three prizes worth up to $180 of Upwall MultiPasses and $50 DE vouchers.
Achievers Arts (#03-102, E!Hub) invite creativity and imagination to flourish during this most wonderful time of the year. Designed for participants of all ages, these hands-on sessions provide a perfect opportunity for families to bond while exploring their artistic talents. For $70 per workshop, participants can create their choice of a unique holiday keepsake, from charming panda paintings to delightful clay sculptures to ink work. Further more, receive $15 OFF a bundle of three workshops!
Limited class slots are available on every:
• Wednesdays & Thursdays: 1pm - 2.30pm
• Saturdays: 3.30pm - 5pm
• Sundays: 9am - 10.30am & 3.30pm - 5pm
*Subject to availability at the point of booking.
Make bookings on Achievers Arts’ website or WhatsApp 9123 4537.
NTUC Member Perk: Enjoy a 5% discount on any workshop.
Check out the exclusive dreamy panda treats at Three Little Coconut (#01-330 & #01-331, E!Avenue) and Cha Yu Fan Hou (#01-K104, E!Hub).
Savour the creamy goodness of Cha Yu Fan Hou’s seasonal Sesame Oolong Milk Tea, served in limited-edition, IG-worthy bamboo bottles complete with a cute panda plushie and panda stickers. Each 400ml bottle is priced at $5.60.
NTUC Members enjoy a special price ($4.80) for the Sesame Oolong Milk Tea.
At Three Little Coconut, the adorably crafted panda macarons are as delicious as they look.
Each is priced at $4.90, in a zesty lemon coconut pandan flavour. Fans can get a Twin Macaron Bundle (one panda macaron and signature coconut mascot macaron in a delicious ondeh ondeh flavour) at $8.
Adding to the yuletide cheer, sure-win panda straw inserts are included with every drink order. T&Cs apply.