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What's On in Bedok This July & August: Dragon Boats, Fireworks & New Eats

Pesta Sukan dragon boats at Bedok Reservoir, NDP fireworks nearby, new eateries at Bedok Mall including CHAGEE, and a free storytelling festival for kids.

By Visit Bedok
What's On in Bedok This July & August: Dragon Boats, Fireworks & New Eats

Bedok has plenty to offer this summer, water sports at the reservoir, NDP fireworks within reach, new dining spots at Bedok Mall, and family-friendly events across the neighbourhood.

Pesta Sukan at Bedok Reservoir

Part of GetActive! Singapore, Bedok Reservoir hosts major water sports competitions:

  • 18–19 Jul, Pesta Sukan Dragon Boat & Para Dragon Boat
  • 25–26 Jul & 1–2 Aug, Pesta Sukan Canoe Polo / National Canoe Polo Championships

Spectator-friendly and free to watch. Combine with a picnic at the reservoir.

NDP 2026: Bedok's Fireworks Line of Sight

NDP returns to the National Stadium at Kallang. While there are no heartland celebrations this year, Bedok residents are well positioned, Tanjong Rhu Promenade is a short ride away and offers clear fireworks views across Kallang Basin.

  • Rehearsal fireworks every Saturday (5, 12, 19, 26 Jul, 2 Aug)
  • NDP Day: Sun 9 Aug, fireworks ~7:43pm

Flag collection at Bedok Mall and Bedok CC from late June. Look out for the SG61 National Day Ride from Siglap CC on 2 Aug (4am start, cycling event).

Bedok Mall: New Eateries & Promotions

  • CHAGEE, Premium tea brand opening soon at Bedok Mall
  • BatterCatch, British-style fish & chips opened at #B1-52
  • Toast & Roll, Swee Heng Bakery's new specialty concept at #02-15
  • Mendon, Affordable Japanese ramen/donburi from S$6.90 at #B2-27
  • Sushi Express, CDC Voucher promo: spend S$25, get S$30 worth of food (until 31 Jul)
  • Bazaar at Bedok Mall, Indoor bazaar at Level 1 Atrium from early July

Bedok Reservoir parkrun

Free weekly 5km community run every Saturday, 7:30am. Register once at parkrun.sg and turn up. All fitness levels welcome.

Kids & Family

  • 25 Jul, 398.2 Storytelling Festival at Bedok Library: "Under the Sea & Into the Wild" (3pm) and "Tricks, Thunder & Twinkling Secrets!" (4pm). Free.
  • 24 Jul, Beats Run II: Silent disco 5km run/walk from Box Mojo East Coast to East Coast Park. S$6 (charity).

Burger King NSmen Appreciation

Free WHOPPER, S$10.95 Book Out Bundle, and SAFRA deals at Burger King islandwide (including Bedok), 1 Jul to 31 Aug.


Bedok keeps it relaxed this summer, water sports at the reservoir, fireworks overhead, new dining at the mall, and community runs by the water. Perfect for a low-key weekend in the East.