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May the 4th is just around the corner and that means  is almost here. It’s the day when Star Wars fans are provided with an opportunity to express their love (or hatred) for what is arguably one of history's most famous movie franchises. We have compiled a list of things you can do this year as a Star Wars fan in Singapore. Celebrating 10 years of Star Wars Day in Singapore, the Star Wars fan group  has joined forces with Science Centre Singapore to hold a Star Wars Day celebration from  . This year’s annual Star Wars Day celebration will become part of the Sci-Fi Fiesta for these two days.  This year’s festivities include a variety of activities for fans of all ages from a where participants can create their very own lightsabers using everyday household items to partaking in a   lightsaber training session for children ages 12 and under. There is also a toy photography workshop, tabletop gaming sessions, and a bounty hunt with prizes to win. Maythe4thsg has also taken the opportunity to sell , . Admission to the event is complimentary and will be held at the of the Science Centre. The event will take place from . For more information, visit the Science Centre  or  . This year, Gardens By the Bay has a brand new exciting evening schedule lined up for Star Wars fans on . Spend your time at The Gardens with other die-hard Star Wars fans.  The first activity starts at , where you can head down to the (towards Cannonball Room) to play the tabletop miniature game – Star Wars: Legion with the Geylang Serai Tabletop Group. Get trained with free demos and test your Star Wars knowledge in hourly trivia with prizes to be given away. Next up, watch a by FightSaber, a premier Lucasfilm-recognised lightsaber organisation. This jaw-dropping performance is happening on and and at the Supertree Grove.  Lastly, end your night sitting under the Supertree Groves as enchanting music and light compositions set against the Star Wars soundtrack fill the atmosphere. The will occur once on  and twice on and .  For more information about this exciting Star Wars event, visit the  . LEGO is celebrating 25 years of LEGO Star Wars with a special pop-up event running from at levels one and two of   in Singapore.  Highlights include the launch of new LEGO Star Wars sets like the  , life-sized character models for photo opportunities, an interactive Star Wars diorama by Titan Creations with a guessing game, playable LEGO Fortnite x Star Wars game stations, and a "create your own digital poster" booth.  On 4 May, there will be a special fan gathering from   where   for a group photo opportunity. Fans are encouraged to bring their lightsabers. The pop-up offers an immersive experience for Star Wars fans to celebrate the iconic franchise through LEGO bricks and activities. For more information, you can visit the Wisma Atria website  . Sit under the stars and enjoy some good company while watching Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.  Wheeler’s Estate has opened up their backyard and is holding a Star Wars Day movie night at . Grab your popcorn and watch as Luke Skywalker goes toe to toe with Darth Vader as he attempts to rescue Princess Leia from the clutches of the Sith Lord.  The movie night is ticketed so save a spot . Fortnite and Star Wars are having another crossover. This time around, they are having a huge content update that will be coming to different parts of the Fortnite universe: LEGO Fortnite, Battle Royale, Fortnite Festival, and Rocket Racing. , there will be something for every Star Wars fan in the upcoming update. For LEGO Fortnite, unlock new   and decor, or fight off enemies with a   and the Wookie Bowcaster in Battle Royale. Hang out and chill in a   at the Festival Jam stage or go racing to unlock   in Rocket Racing. The update is set to release on 3 May with game servers expected to go down at to stop players from entering a match. For more information, you can check out the Fortnite . Disney is also celebrating 4 May with a  debuting on Star Wars Day on Disney+.  The first of the two is  . The six-episode series looks to shed light on the backstory of Morgan Elsbeth, who has connections with Grand Admiral Thrawn and will continue the story of Bariss Offee after her exit from the Jedi Order. You can read more about the prequel,   here.  The second of the two shows is  . The new Lucasfilm original live-action series set in the Star Wars universe intertwines the fate of a venerated Jedi Master and his confrontation with his former padawan. The series takes place thousands of years before the original film trilogy and is set during the peak of the High Republic.  The first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acolyte will premiere on , exclusively on Disney+, with new episodes available weekly after.