Chasing Rainbows: Take the Colour Blocking Challenge on Your Next Date

Have you noticed colour blocking lifestyle content popping up on your social media feeds? Join in the fun and take the colour challenge yourself on your next couple date. Not only will it be highly visually appealing, but it’ll also let you see—and think about—colours in a totally different light!

Here’s the drill. Pick a colour, any colour, then come up with a date itinerary focused on that hue. It could be wearing that colour for your day out, shopping for items of that colour or visiting places that match that colour. Anything goes! The sky’s the limit. Having a colour block? Let us unlock your creativity with these suggestions based on the seven colours of the rainbow.

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Take our rainbow challenge with 7 colours for 7 dates

1. Red: Museum of Ice Cream
2. Orange: View the sunset
3. Yellow: Minions-themed entertainment
4. Green: Matcha
5. Blue: Ocean exhibition
6. Indigo: Garden Rhapsody light show
7. Violet: Ube

1. RED: Treats for your sweet at Museum of Ice Cream

Seeing red never looked so good. Erm, forgive us for splashing on loads of bright pink as well. For couples embracing a pink-red themed date in Singapore, the Museum of Ice Cream is an irresistible stop. The attraction offers a whimsical backdrop of blush pink, cherry red and candy hues that feels tailor-made for romance and Instagram-worthy moments. Channel your inner child as you stroll through its vibrant installations and share unlimited ice cream in up to 19 different flavours. It proves that sometimes the sweetest dates come wrapped in shades of red and pink.

• Address: 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey
• Opening hours: 10am – 7pm daily
• Price: From $38

2. ORANGE: Serenade the glowing sunset

As the city slips into its evening orange glow, Singapore offers no shortage of romantic vantage points for couples seeking a memorable sunset together. Marina Barrage remains a perennial favourite, where sweeping views of the skyline and Marina Bay create a picture-perfect backdrop for a picnic on the grass. Chase the sun before it disappears over the western horizon at Labrador Park, framed by the silhouettes of cargo vessels, container cranes and coastal cliffs. Dial up the romance factor as you take a stroll along the jetty towards Raffles Marina Lighthouse to anticipate one of Singapore’s most breathtaking waterfront sunsets while yachts bob gently on the water. Make sure to capture the golden rays in your photos, so you look back and reminisce that beautiful evening long after the sun has set.

3. YELLOW: Bello! Minions

Say “Tulaliloo ti amo” to you date with a fun-filled Minion-themed day. Catch the cute pill-shaped Minions in the latest instalment of the widely popular movie franchise, Minions & Monsters. Also don’t miss Illumination’s Minions & Monsters Summer at Universal Studios Singapore (USS).

Go bananas, dress in yellow and strike your wackiest pose together at the monster-sized photo ops along Hollywood Street, with Minions James and Henry as they conjure chaos at the live show or during the Meet-and-Greet session with Minions Dave and Jerry. Your camera roll is guaranteed to be awash with summery yellow hues by the end of the day.

• Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Resorts World Sentosa
• Price: From $76

4. GREEN: A matcha made in heaven

With the matcha craze unabating in Singapore, and countless drink spots all whisking their own versions, Hvala holds its own at Zen-Master level amidst the competition. Transiting from its humble beginnings at Craig Road, Hvala has expanded to four outlets downtown. And firmly established as one of Singapore’s most prominent matcha destinations, it is known for sourcing high-quality matcha from Kyoto.

Couples who are tea enthusiasts will appreciate its smooth, umami-rich beverages and elegantly presented desserts—perfect for a relaxed afternoon date with a cuppa in the café’s modern, minimalist setting. Favourite choices from their extensive menu include Haru Matcha, a ceremonial-grade classic tea latte that is creamy with hints of zesty yuzu, or Matcha Hojicha, almost a Japanese twist to the local Yuan Yang combination. Follow through with the green theme with sweet treats like Dirty Matcha Mochi Tart or Chaffogato gelato with an intense shot of matcha.   

• Locations: Odeon 333, Raffles Specialist Centre, 111 Somerset, Takashimaya S.C.

5. Blue: As the ocean

For couples drawn to the colour blue, make the underwater world your playground. There’s no need for diving suits or scuba licenses though. Just take a tour of ONE Ocean: Every Action Ripples at the Science Centre, the world’s first immersive ocean exhibition in Singapore. And blue, more than a colour, becomes a mood, inviting moments of serenity and quiet romance.

Through a seamless blend of free-roaming virtual reality, sweeping 360-degree projections, spatial audio, and interactive scientific storytelling, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the wonders and fragility of the world’s oceans. Inspired by two decades of groundbreaking expeditions by the Tara Ocean Foundation, the experience journeys through Arctic landscapes, vibrant coral ecosystems, rich marine biodiversity, and Singapore’s own maritime heritage, offering a thought-provoking perspective on humanity’s connection to the sea and the ripple effect of every action on our blue planet.

• Address: 15 Science Centre Road
• Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm, Monday closed except for public holidays and the gazetted school holidays
• Price: From $6 for general admission during peak periods

6. Indigo: Light up the night

You may have watched the Garden Rhapsody nightly light show at the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay before, but that won’t make the experience less captivating twice over, especially when it’s part of an after-dinner date with a significant half. Since it’s also going to be a colour spotting trip, see whether you can keep count of the number of times the indigo lights come on when the towering Supertrees are illuminated in a kaleidoscope of colours that dance across the skyline. But even if you lose count, just sit back, hold hands and gaze skyward to admire the luminous works of art in the futuristic, and almost celestial, garden show.

• Address: Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay
• Showtimes: 7:45pm & 8:45pm daily
• Price: Free

7. Violet: Eat the colour purple

Disclaimer: Indigo and violet can be quite similar, but we’ll consider the colour purple to introduce the violet theme.

Though it has yet to reach the heights of the matcha craze, ube is steadily carving out a niche for itself in Singapore’s dessert scene. The purple yam, native to the Philippines and known for its vibrant violet colour, is widely used in Filipino desserts. These days, ube has been placed on the global food map as restaurants and cafes around the world create menus with this versatile ingredient.

In Singapore, you can sample a variety of ube sweets at HALO Ube & Matcha, a new café at 100AM Mall, opened by the same folks behind Hvala. Dessert choices include Ube Pound Cake, Ube Mochi Tart and even Ube Dubai Chewy Cookie, for those who want a change from tasting pistachio in the viral South Korean dessert. Wash it down with a sweet and creamy Ube Latte or get adventurous with an Ube Banana Pudding Coffee.

• Address: 100 Tras Street, #01-05 100AM Mall
• Opening hours: 11:30am – 8pm (Mon – Thu), 10:30am – 9:30pm (Fri – Sun)

Add colour to your dates

More than just another social media trend,the colour challenge is really about slowing down and seeing the world through a fresh lens. The experience can turn an ordinary date into a playful adventure. So, pick a colour, get creative, and let it guide your next outing—you may be surprised at how much beauty, inspiration, and connection you discover along the way.

With Love,

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