Pet parents will be familiar with the pet-friendly One Holland Village (OHV), but this weekend, the mall will be just one part of a bigger, pet-inclusive Christmas event that spans the entire Holland Village neighbourhood, including Chip Bee Gardens. Here’s all you need to know about the Big Furry Festival.
The Big Furry Festival, alias BFF, runs from today till 21st December 2025 – a first-of-its-kind pet festival that transforms the entire estate into a pet-centric playground that pet parents can also enjoy.
Headlining BFF is the Holland Village Exploration Race – an Amazing Race-inspired quest for you and your 4-legged pal. As the name suggests, this trail will take you to all corners of the Holland V ‘hood – part discovery walk and part mini challenge as you unlock clues to your next checkpoint. Psst: One of the stations requires some artistic skills, and involves a latte plus matcha. Another, we hear, will see some Lady & The Tramp-style reenactments.
Enter the race for $35 – this admits you and your pet, plus any other humans you might want on your team. The first 200 sign-ups will receive a goodie bag too, packed with pet essentials for your doggy friend.
Fit fam, this one’s for you – the CNRX Morning Reset on 21st December is your chance to work out with a whole community of pet parents and their furry pals too. Look forward to an invigorating morning run, stretches, free matcha and lots of bonding, both for you and your doggy date.
If you’re looking for something more chill, head to the BFF Festival Marketplace, located at the ground floor atrium of OHV, for a curated mix of pet goodies. Think The Tinkerbox with their sustainable bandanas, or LED leashes from Pawdigy & Friends.
Then, there are Japan-sourced treats like additive-free, freeze-dried Wagyu cubes from Michinokufam by Dafu, and cooling beds from Paw Scout Squad – perfect for the hot midyear months.
Before you decide which treat to buy, let your pup try out the samples from Michinokufam by Dafu, and put in a pre-order if some of the items are out of stock – they’re regularly shipped in straight from Japan.
After all the snacking, consider some BBT bonding with your pet with pet-friendly bubble tea ($5.90) from Woobbee, made with fresh coconut water, blueberries, as well as fresh-cut apples and pineapples.
Don’t forget to treat yourself too – there are pet parent drinks for you!
‘Tis the season, and don’t forget that Chinese New Year 2026 isn’t far behind. Ring in the festivities with new fits for your furry friend from The Pets Couture and ALTOFF Dogwear – especially if you’re into bringing Fido on wilderness adventures.
Another stall to check out is Prynwan, where Thailand-designed pet accessories take centrestage with their geometric prints and retro colours – they’re 100% pup-approved.
A free-for-all series of activities to put on your to-attend list is Candid Conversations, which will take place at the Main Stage in the Festival Marketplace. There are 3 on 20th December: Small Moves, Big Differences at 11.30am, Feeding with Intention at 1pm, and The Hidden Talent of Every Dog at 4.30pm. Check out the Big Furry Festival Instagram page for more details on these chats.
While we’re at it, celebrate the spirit of Christmas with The Great Christmas Xchange – another Festival Passholder-exclusive event.
Join in the fun with a pre-loved item that you no longer need, and barter it for a token, which you can use to redeem someone else’s donation on the Christmas tree standee; maybe you’ll make some new friends while you’re at it.
You don’t have to feel pressured to pick something in exchange, however. All unclaimed items will be donated to a pet shelter, in case you were wondering if they will be trashed.
Commemorate your adventure at BFF with your furry companion at the DIY Paw Print Workshop ($35) by The Little Sprout, where you’ll get to create a paw print artwork with air-dried clay. Decorate it with a photo of you both, embellishments, and paint it in your favourite colour – or two.
Alternatively, hand-stitch a bow for your pet at Paws & Stitches: A Bow For Your Best Friend ($6). The best part is that you don’t need any sewing experience at all, and you can bring your pets along for the class too.
Then, there’s Lunavae Pets’ nom-nom workshops for the gourmand with an equally epicurean furry pal. Learn to craft artisanal treats fit for cats, dogs, rabbits, and hamsters at the Milk Gem Treats ($25) workshop, or attend the No-Bake Cupcake ($25) masterclass.
Don’t miss Harley: A Hands-On Plating Workshop ($30) too, while we’re on this gastronomic note. This creative enrichment workshop brings you and your pet baby on a journey of creating a slow feeder plate with pet-safe ingredients, so you can be your dog’s very own Chef Ahn Sung-jae.
If you’d like to introduce your little ones to a peaceful coexistence with canine friends, the Doggie Detectives ($45) masterclass is the one to sign up for. This interactive, play-based workshop will guide the younguns towards building respect, kindness, and responsibility to their pets – and you’re invited to join too, so the family can be on this journey together.
After all the festivities, head to Level 4 of OHV to join in the rooftop movie screenings taking place on 19th and 20th December, from 7pm-9pm. There’s The Secret Life of Pets 2 on the first evening, and The Art of Racing in the Rain the next – heartwarming stories that’ll give you all of the feels, especially with your pet friends by your side.
Before you head to the movie screening, put Fido through its paces at the Buddy Bites Obstacle Course, which sees a series of obstacles that’ll test your pet’s agility – and maybe even compliance.
BFF takes on new meaning in the Style Icons of BFF segment of the festival. Designed to celebrate your pet Best Friend Forever (BFF), this is no runway show, but a Big Furry Festival edition of @orchardroadfashion.
Come in your festival best, and you and your pet pal could be named the BFF Style Icon of this inaugural festival. P.S.: There’s a new winner every day, which is announced at 6.30pm daily.
As long as you’re holding a pass to BFF, you’re automatically entered into the draw. Sign up for a masterclass and you’re 6 times as likely to have your name drawn. Even if you didn’t sign up for the festival, don’t worry – simply spend a minimum of $15 at any HV merchant to get 2 lucky draw chances, with prizes like staycations and flights to be won.
The BFF Festival Pass is priced at $8, and gives you access to all the festival zones: Festival Marketplace, Great Christmas Xchange, as well as Movies at the Rooftop.
Also included in the ticket price are a welcome surprise for you and your pet while stocks last, discounts and treats from participating stores in HV, and entry into BFF Style Icon.
We gotta admit – the BFF is not your typical pet-friendly flea. Beyond including our furry or feathered friends as our plus ones, this festival takes it one step further by making it all about them.
This post was brought to you by Big Furry Festival
Photography by: Charlene Lee
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