August is packed with exciting ways for SAFRA members to stay active, give back, celebrate, and embrace the National Day spirit. Test your fitness level at the SAFRA Fitness Festival 2026, make every lap count for a meaningful cause at SAFRA Swim For Hope 2026, enjoy exclusive SG61 family experiences throughout August in SAFRA Celebrates Singapore’s 61st Birthday!, sharpen your skills at SAFRA Tampines’ quarterly pickleball session, and rediscover four iconic National Day songs with fresh new musical interpretations from the Music & Drama Company. Whether you’re looking to create lasting memories with loved ones, challenge yourself, or simply soak up the festive atmosphere, there’s something for everyone this celebratory month.
Think you’ve still got what it takes after ORD? Gather your buddies and put your strength, endurance and resilience to the test at the inaugural SAFRA Fitness Festival 2026. Taking place on 26 and 27 September at Singapore Expo Hall 2, the festival’s signature FitX Challenge combines familiar NS-inspired obstacles such as the iconic 2.4km run, leopard crawl and laser shooting with functional fitness stations that push participants beyond their limits. Whether you’re taking on the course solo or as a team, the festival also features family-friendly challenges, group workouts, wellness activities and live entertainment, making it an action-packed weekend for fitness enthusiasts of all ages. Registration closes on 31 August 2026, so sign up early and discover if you’re still NS-fit.
Visit SAFRA Fitness Festival 2026 | SAFRA for more information and to sign up now.
Dive into a meaningful challenge at SAFRA Swim For Hope 2026, where every lap completed helps support beneficiaries with special needs and youth at risk. Whether you’re swimming solo, teaming up with friends and colleagues, or taking part as a parent-child duo in the Families For Life category, the event offers flexible virtual, physical and hybrid participation options to suit every lifestyle and fitness level. With a range of swim distances available, participants can challenge themselves at their own pace while contributing to causes supported by Community Chest, Singapore Aquatics, SAF Care Fund and President’s Challenge.
All SAFRA Swim For Hope participants will receive an event t-shirt, a goodie bag, and an e-certificate of completion, while those who complete a physical swim session at SAFRA clubs will also receive a finisher medal. SAFRA members who complete a physical swim session at SAFRA clubs will also receive an exclusive finisher velcro patch as a proud reminder that their efforts made a difference both in and out of the pool.
Visit Swim For Hope 2026 | Home to register and for the latest updates.
SAFRA is marking Singapore’s 61st birthday with a month-long line-up of National Day celebrations that bring members and their loved ones together to honour the nation while creating lasting memories. At SAFRA Celebrates Singapore’s 61st Birthday!, SAFRA members can look forward to a host of exclusive SG61 experiences designed to make the celebrations even more memorable.
Join the fun with our members' exclusive activities! Take part in "Find, Snap & Receive!" hunt to redeem an exclusive SAFRA SG61 Digital Defence Merlion pin or test your local knowledge in "How Well Do You Know Singapore?" contest for a chance to win $10 SAFRA Rewards Voucher. The "Defending Our Home" passport is available for everyone at only $10 and it unlocks a collection of limited edition SAFRA SG61 collectibles including a set of stickers/decal, Merlion pins and vouchers. SAFRA members who purchase the passport stand a lucky draw chance to win a $60 SAFRA Rewards Voucher. With special activities available throughout August, it’s the perfect opportunity for members to celebrate Singapore’s 61st birthday together while enjoying perks you won’t find anywhere else.
Visit SAFRA Celebrates Singapore's 61st Birthday | SAFRA for more information.
Looking for a fun way to stay active while sharpening your pickleball skills? Head down to SAFRA Tampines’ Quarterly Pickleball Session on 28 August 2026 and experience the sport at its newly refurbished pickleball courts. Designed for players with basic playing experience, the session offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy friendly matches, improve your techniques and pick up valuable tips from an on-site coach. SAFRA members can enjoy a special registration rate of $18.50 per person, while guests pay $22 per person. For those who are looking to refine your game or connect with fellow pickleball enthusiasts, this quarterly session will be an engaging and energetic sporting experience not to be missed.
Visit Quarterly Pickleball Session | SAFRA Tampines for more information.
Celebrating Singapore: Volume 3 is a love letter from the Music & Drama Company (MDC) to Singapore. Now in its third instalment, MDC reimagines four beloved NDP classics, launching the National Day festivities with fresh new sounds. On Celebrating Singapore: Volume 3, four NDP classics are reimagined in four bold new sounds: Reach Out for the Skies gets a disco-funk rendition reminiscent of Michael Jackson, Breathing City turns into Maroon 5-inspired pop rock, Shine On Me blooms into a sweeping Mandopop ballad, and Home drops as a dubstep-laced club anthem. Streaming on Kakee, Apple Music, and Spotify from 9 July 2026.
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