🗓️ Our Top Event Picks For The Weekend (July 12th - 13th)

♻️ GREENSTOPIA: One Step Greener

GREENSTOPIA 3.0 is back and it’s going to be lagi gempak this year! Happening at the lush Kepong Metropolitan Park, this Sunday morning event is all about going green, having fun, and scoring free fresh produce just by recycling.

Bring your old recyclables (plastics, paper, cans…you name it), and trade them for a bundle of juicy oranges, apples, pumpkins, leafy greens, and more — semua FREE!

And while you're there, join the nature walk for some morning movement, test out new health drinks and snacks at the product booths, and relive the good old days with nostalgic childhood games like Batu Seremban and Counting Stars.

Great vibes, great food, great cause.

• When: Sunday, July 13, 2025, 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

• Where: Kepong Metropolitan Park

• Get Directions

🌟 Trendsetters Market

Trendsetters Market is lighting up MyTOWNKL this July with bold local brands, artisanal eats, and all the good weekend feels and is happening just for one last weekend!

Come stroll through a curated line-up of trendy fashion, handcrafted goods and lifestyle must-haves while snacking on delicious food. Perfect if you're here to shop small, support local, or just lepak with friends.

Expect good music, good vibes and the perfect mix of chill vibes and new discoveries. So grab your tote bags and bring the whole geng. Bonus points if you find a new local brand to stan!

• When: Saturday & Sunday, July 12 – 13, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

• Where: MyTOWNKL, Level 1 (near IKEA Link Bridge)

• Get Directions

Leading Voices @ W Kuala Lumpur

LEADING VOICES is hitting KL this 12–13 July with a bold twist. It's a full-blown creative playground where female powerhouses take the stage loud and proud.

Happening all weekend long, this immersive two-day event brings together the most fearless women in art, music, tattoos, and cocktail culture.

Activities include: live tattooing by some of KL’s coolest ink slingers, fire DJ sets, empowering workshops and wildly creative cocktails by bartending queens from 21 Rooftop Bar and Coley.

You’ll catch striking visual art by local female artists, move to beats by DJ Lzzy and DJ Dora (She Spins), and even get inspired by introspection and empowerment talk sessions.

And it’s all about celebrating women who break the mold.

• When: Saturday & Sunday, July 12 – 13, from 11:00 AM onwards

• Where: W Living Room @ W Kuala Lumpur

• Note: More details here

• Get Directions

🌟 Traders Market

Traders Market is popping up in Ampang for a 4-day retail fiesta — happening this 10–13 July (Thursday to Sunday) at Great Eastern Mall!

Expect a stylish line-up of homegrown brands selling everything from fashion apparel, accessories and beauty must-haves to local crafts, souvenirs, and home decor that’ll upgrade your space in a snap.

Oh, and don’t miss the food and drinks too — confirm got something for everyone!

This family-friendly market also comes with curated kids’ activities and live music performances, so bring the whole gang and spend your weekend supporting small Malaysian businesses under one roof.

• When: Thursday–Sunday, 10–13 July 2025, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

• Where: Concourse, Ground Floor, Great Eastern Mall, Ampang

• Get Directions

🐱 Weekend Cat Market @ The School, Jaya One

Weekend Cat Market is the ultimate pet-friendly pop-up happening at The School, Jaya One this 12–13 July, and it’s going to be meowgical! 🐾

If you're a proud cat parent, a dog lover or just someone who can’t resist cute animals and good vibes, then this is your sign to come hang out.

Expect exclusive deals on pet goodies, fun mini games with real prizes and giveaways while you’re there.

Bring your fur babies, bring your friends and get ready to chill with like-minded pet parents, play some games and maybe even score a cute freebie or two!

• When: Saturday & Sunday, July 12–13, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

• Where: The School, Jaya One, PJ

• Get Directions

 🎌 Nijigen Expo

Happening at MVEC @ Mid Valley over the weekend — 12 & 13 July 2025 — this colourful ACG (Anime, Comics, Games) expo is where all otakus, cosplayers, and pop culture lovers come to unleash their inner weeb. 🎌

You’ll find booths packed with exclusive merch, anime figures, art prints, collectibles, and all the good stuff that’ll make your wallet cry (but your heart happy).

Bring your cosplay A-game or come ready to snap selfies with iconic characters and themed backdrops. 📸✨

Plus, there’ll be live performances, workshops, guest appearances, and all kinds of nerdy fun. Just don’t forget to charge your power bank and bring a tote for all your loot! 😈

• When: Saturday & Sunday, July 12 – 13, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

• Where: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur

• Note: Paid Admissions only. Details here

• Get Directions

 🎏 Bon Odori Festival

Bon Odori Festival is bringing a slice of Japan to Sunway City for two unforgettable nights of culture, food, and fun. Happening this 12 & 13 July!

Expect lively Japanese dances, taiko drum beats, colourful yukatas, and loads of good vibes. You’ll find all sorts of Japanese street food (plus local favourites too!), with options for both Muslim-friendly and non-halal folks.

It’s the perfect spot to soak in some culture, snap cute pics and enjoy the festive atmosphere with friends and fam.

So jom, bring your crew and come experience this 600-year-old tradition without having to leave the country!

• When: Saturday & Sunday, July 12 – 13, 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

• Where: Open Carpark, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur (Opposite Sunway Resort) 

• Get Directions

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🎳 KL Fun:

Things to do in and around KL if you’re struggling to come up with ideas. We’ve got you 💪

🧘Chill At Kebun-Kebun Bangsar (Veggie Farm)

Hidden right in Bangsar, this place feels like you’ve stumbled into someone's dreamy backyard garden. You’ll find chickens roaming, cows lazing about, rows of veggies growing, and random garden chairs perfect for lepak sessions.

Entrance is by donation, so just drop what you can. There’s even a stage area for little hangouts or potluck-style picnics with friends. Only thing? The open-air toilet is very... open air. But hey, it adds to the kampung charm lah.

📍 Location: Lorong Bukit Pantai
🕐 Opening Hours: 8:30am – 7:00pm (closed Mondays)
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions

📚🤫 Read Or Work In Silence At Always Lapar, Cheras

Imagine an old-school library, but make it a café. Always Lapar in Cheras has no aircon, just ceiling fans and nostalgic vibes. It’s quiet — like really quiet — 'cause they don’t play music, so you can actually read a book, do work, or just sit in peace.

Try their Mee Jawa (RM13). It’s flavourful and spicy. All in all, a great spot if you just wanna escape the loud coffee shop energy and get into your own zone.

📍 Location:Taman Connaught, Cheras
🕐 Opening Hours: 10:00am – 4:30pm (closed Wednesdays)
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions

☕️✈️ Watch Planes At Apacaba Coffee (Open 24 Hours!)

Need a chill spot that doesn’t close? Apacaba Coffee is open 24/7 and honestly, it’s such a vibe — especially if you love plane-watching. Located near the airport runway, you’ll get to sip your kopi while watching planes fly low right above you.

Plenty of cozy seating both inside and out. Great for night owls, study sessions, or just clearing your head with a midnight latte and a sky full of blinking lights.

📍 Location: Suria Industrial Park, Sepang
🕐 Opening Hours: 24 hours, daily
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions

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🍲 Makan & Yum Cha Where?☕️

KL’s food gems you may not have heard of before but loved by locals. Tried and approved:

📍 Nasi Lemak Antoi, Kepong

💬 Vibe: Local hawker charm with bustling dinner queues, street-food energy
📍 Location: Jalan Antoi, Kepong Baru, Kuala Lumpur (beside the Wai Sek Kai area)
🕐 Opening Hours: Typically opens around 5:30 pm (some sources say 7 pm), closed Fridays
💸 Price Range: Approximately RM5–RM10 per person, depending on extras
📌 Why We Love It: The coconut-infused rice is fluffy, aromatic, and grains stay nicely separated. Crispy fried chicken or rendang makes it a hearty, satisfying meal.
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions

📍 Tesstaurant Cafe

💬 Vibe: Hidden casual local café in the heart of KL.
📍 Location: Wisma  Cosway (2nd floor via escalator & turn right)
🕐 Opening Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30am–3:45pm, closed weekends.
💸 Price Range: RM10 per person for a full meal
📌 Why We Love It: It serves honest, hearty meals at prices that make your wallet sigh in relief. It’s the kind of spot office workers and kaki makan know well: fast service, comforting local dishes, and generous portions that feel like makan at your favourite auntie’s house.
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions

📍 Fat Tea Macanese Food (Emerald Plaza North)

💬 Vibe: Fusion Macanese café with a cozy, relaxed ambiance that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon tea.
📍 Location: Emerald Plaza North, Jalan PJU 8/3A, Damansara Perdana
🕐 Opening Hours: Monday–Friday (except Tuesday): 9 am–6 pm
💸 Price Range: RM20–RM40 per person
📌 Why We Love It: We love Fat Tea Macanese Food because it’s the kind of hidden gem that surprises you with every bite…especially their iconic Ondeh Ondeh Cake, which regulars swear is the best in town.
🗺 Google Maps: Get Directions

KL Fun Fact 😲❗️

KL is one of the only cities with a mega mall on a hill.

Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens are built on a hillside along a floodplain. Before development, the area was known to flood. Fortunately, extensive engineering turned it into a shopping haven. 🛍

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