Gather your family and friends for the Darling Square Moon Festival, running from Saturday, 27 September to Sunday, 12 October. Experience glowing light installations, free hands-on activities, traditional performances, and exclusive dining deals across 50+ venues.
Festival Highlights
- Illuminated Lantern Displays: Stroll under a vibrant lantern installation illuminating Darling Square every evening throughout the festival.
- LED Lion Dancing: Watch high-energy LED lion dance performances at 6:30 PM on Saturdays (27 September, 4 October, and 11 October).
- Free Lantern Giveaway: Spend $30 or more at any Darling Square retailer on weekdays (Mon–Fri) to claim a free illuminated lantern from Lillianna Gifts (while stocks last).
- Family Workshops & Activities:
- Clay Mooncake Workshop: Kids can mould non-edible clay mooncakes on 27–28 September and 4–5 October (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM).
- Scavenger Hunt: Track down clues across Darling Square from 6–10 October (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM) to win a sweet prize. Pick up a map in front of The Exchange Building.
- Fan Painting: Create a DIY souvenir fan on 11–12 October (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM).
- Live Music: Enjoy live acoustic sets while dining every Saturday and Sunday evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Exclusive Food & Drink Specials
- XOPP by Golden Century: Handcrafted modern mooncakes featuring a cookie crust with salted egg custard or red bean & lily bulb fillings.
- Lilong by Taste of Shanghai: House-made puff pastry mooncakes with sweet and savoury options, including purple sweet potato mochi and pork with radish.
- 15cenchi: Limited-edition Salted Egg Mochi Moon Cheesecake.
- Gelato Messina: Over the Moon gelato featuring red dates, caramel, lava custard, and mooncake crumbs.
- Auvers Dining: $88 Seafood Towers on Wednesday & Thursday evenings (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM), plus Kids Eat Free every Sunday with any main order.
- 789 Korean BBQ: Complimentary chicken thigh portion when you spend $150 or more.
- Hello Auntie: Special sharing banquet menus featuring bold Vietnamese flavours.
Event Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Dates | 27 September – 12 October |
| Location | Darling Square, 35 Tumbalong Boulevard, Haymarket |
| Admission | Free Entry |
