BookFest@Singapore 2023, the annual year-end book fair organised by Popular Bookshop since 2016, is back from 8 – 17 December 2023! Deviating from previous editions which were held at an exhibition hall, the book sale this year will take place at all 25 Popular stores in Singapore. Parents and students can look forward to free gifts, rebates and up to 70% discount off assessment books, story books, stationeries, gifts and IT gadgets conveniently in the heartland during this 10-day period. Apart from the sale, a host of fun-filled activities and events for children will be held at Popular’s flagship store at Bras Basah Complex.
Store Locations & Opening Hours
The list of Popular bookshops and their opening hours can be found here.
Promotions
Receive SGD 10 cash voucher with a minimum spend of SGD 100 in a single receipt. POSB Everyday Cardholders receive an additional SGD 5 cash voucher.
Shopback users enjoy up to SGD 10 off with a minimum spend of SGD 120.
Spend SGD 50 nett in a single receipt on Gadget and IT products to get a chance to win SGD 2,600 worth of prizes.
Event Schedule at Popular Bras Basah Complex
8 December 2023 (Friday)
(11:30am – 2:30pm) Colour with Hasbro (Transformers) contest for children between 3 – 12 years old [Register]
(3:00pm – 6:00pm) Colour with Hasbro (My Little Pony) contest for children between 3 – 12 years old [Register]
(All Day) Free personalised embroidery pouch with minimum SGD 100 nett spend in a single receipt and pay via Shopback. Limited to first 100 redemptions.
10 December 2023 (Sunday)
(11:30am – 12:30pm) “Be a Champion in Vocabulary (Primary Level)” talk by Ms Lim Geok Choo
(1:00pm – 2:00pm) “2024 Fengshui” talk by Ms He Yi Juan
(3:00pm – 4:00pm) WIN-WIN Lucky Draw
(4:45pm – 5:45pm) Faber-Castell Black Edition Colour Pencil Workshop
(7:00pm – 9:00pm) Crazy Auction event. Bid for gadgets, IT products and home appliances starting from SGD 1.
(All Day) Free personalised embroidery pouch with minimum SGD 100 nett spend in a single receipt and pay via Shopback. Limited to first 100 redemptions.
11 December 2023 (Monday)
(12:00pm – 6:00pm) Giant UNO Stacko Challenge (Free to play). Win up to SGD 2,000 worth of prizes.
(All Day) Create your own scented hand sanitize with minimum spend of SGD 100 in a single receipt. Limited to first 100 redemptions.
12 December 2023 (Tuesday)
(12:00pm – 6:00pm) Giant UNO Stacko Challenge (Free to play). Win up to SGD 2,000 worth of prizes.
(All Day) Create your own scented hand sanitize with minimum spend of SGD 100 in a single receipt. Limited to first 100 redemptions.
13 December 2023 (Wednesday)
(12:00pm – 6:00pm) Giant UNO Stacko Challenge (Free to play). Win up to SGD 2,000 worth of prizes.
(All Day) Create your own scented hand sanitize with minimum spend of SGD 100 in a single receipt. Limited to first 100 redemptions.
14 December 2023 (Thursday)
(12:00pm – 6:00pm) Giant UNO Stacko Challenge (Free to play). Win up to SGD 2,000 worth of prizes.
(All Day) Create your own scented hand sanitize with minimum spend of SGD 100 in a single receipt. Limited to first 100 redemptions.
15 December 2023 (Friday)
(11:30pm – 12:30pm) Magic Show & Balloon Sculpting
(12:45pm – 2:30pm) Snowman Shape Shuffle with Geniebook. Walk-in activity, no registration required.
(3:30pm – 4:30pm) “Excel in Chinese Composition Using Creative Phrases and Techniques” by Ms Song Yu
(5:15pm – 6:15pm) Ducks N Crafts Meet-and-Greet. First 30 persons to receive a free Ducks N Crafts goodie bag each.
(6:30pm – 8:30pm_ DIY Santa Light Up Card with Geniebook. Walk-in activity, no registration required.
16 December 2023 (Saturday)
(12:00pm – 1:00pm) Water Colour Art Contest for youths aged between 13 and 17 years old. [Register]
(3:30pm – 4:30pm) Gadgets & IT Show 2023 Lucky Draw
(7:00pm – 9:00pm) Crazy Auction event. Bid for gadgets, IT products and home appliances starting from SGD 1.
(All Day) Free personalised embroidery pouch with minimum SGD 100 nett spend in a single receipt and pay via Shopback. Limited to first 100 redemptions.
17 December 2023 (Sunday)
(11:30am – 1:00pm) Buzzing Christmas Party. Magic show, Santa Claus Meet-and-Greet, DIY Santa light-up card. [Register]
(2:30pm – 3:30pm) Harry Potter Book Day. Answer quizzes related to Harry Potter stories and dress up to Happy Potter characters to win prizes. First 50 persons to receive a free Harry Potter goodie bag each.
(4:30pm – 6:30pm) Crazy Auction event. Bid for gadgets, IT products and home appliances starting from SGD 1.
(All Day) Free personalised embroidery pouch with minimum SGD 100 nett spend in a single receipt and pay via Shopback. Limited to first 100 redemptions.
