Skating outdoors with a Christmas tree in the background – it seems like a scene that only exists on our TV screens or in travel brochures. But instead of booking a trip overseas for that reality, you can have a similar experience right at Capitol Singapore from 6th – 24th December 2019.
You’ll be able to get a little closer to your winter dreams with snowfall and a skating rink this year-end. There are also art installations and a festive European Christmas market where you can shop for gifts and Christmas snacks – just in time for your upcoming Secret Santa exchange!
Strap some skates on and put your gracefulness to the test at the skating rink at Capitol Singapore. The surrounding mood lights mean this could also be your perfect date spot this Christmas.
Families won’t need to worry too – there are skates and skating aids available for children (minimum 6 years old) so they can be introduced to the rink if it’s their first time. Take this chance to catch up on some bonding time together – it is what X’mas is about after all. Each session lasts for 30 minutes, so make every minute count.
The snowfall at Capitol Singapore will be happening 3 times throughout the night at 7:15PM, 8:15PM and 9:15PM so plan your skate session well and you’ll be able to make the most of both!
Capitol ● Kempinksi Skating Rink
Date: 7th – 24th December 2019
Time: 11.30AM-9.30PM (last admission at 8:45PM)
Address: Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza & Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski
Price: $6/half an hour session
Rental Rates
Skating shoes: $6/person per entry
Skating aid: $6/half an hour
Safety helmet, knee & elbow guard: FOC
Socks: $2/pair
Snowfall @ Capitol Singapore
Date: 7th – 24th December 2019
Time: 7.15PM, 8.15PM & 9.15PM
Address: Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza
2 mandatory components of Christmas include shopping and food, so soak up the festive spirit at the Capitol Kempinski Christmas Market where you’ll be able to find a galore of food options from log cakes to chilled mulled wine.
With over 50 vendors, you’ll also be spoilt for choice with the array of accessories, earrings and hand creams you can buy as gifts for your family and friends this Christmas.
Taking centre-stage is the towering Capitol Kempinski Singing Tree at Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza. Look up towards the top of the tree to witness the carollers serenade you with signature Christmas carols nightly.
Capitol ● Kempinski Christmas Market
Date: 7th – 24th December 2019
Time: 11.30AM-9.30PM
Address: Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza & Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski
Capitol ● Kempinski Singing Tree
Date: 7th – 8th December 2019, 13th – 24th December 2019
Time: 7.30PM-8PM & 8.30PM-9PM
Address: Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza
If you’re wondering where Santa Claus is during the flurry of activities here, spot him at Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza throughout the month for a picture.
You can also stand a chance to win attractive lucky draw prizes when you spend a minimum of $50 at Capitol Singapore and/or CHIJMES, and enjoy freebies such as shopping vouchers and entry passes to the skating rink and a photo memento with Santa Claus. Make sure to hold on tight to all your receipts!
If you’re extra lucky, you might even score the grand prizes of a staycation at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore.
Santa Claus Meet & Greet
Date and time: 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th December 2019, 2PM–6PM | 9th – 13th December 2019, 16th -20th December 2019, 6PM–8PM
Address: Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza
Lucky Draw Prizes
Gift with Purchase*
*Terms & Conditions apply.
We can’t deny how art installations and light displays always provide a visual feast for our eyes and the ‘gram.
There’s a sleigh that lights up so you can pretend to be Santa!
Over at CHIJMES, look forward to such photo opportunities this December as 7 Christmas-themed art installations have been set up around the vicinity to transform the space into an Instagram Wonderland for you to snap photos with.
When we think of CHIJMES, many of us think of its clean, whitewashed facade. But with the Laser Projection Show on the CHIJMES Hall, it’ll be transformed into a festive show with images of snowflakes and Santa’s sleigh flashed across. For an early X’mas gift, look out for QR codes that will be shown amidst the shows and scan them for a chance to redeem gifts from CHIJMES. Be there from 8PM-11PM between 6th – 25th December 2019 to catch it.
Instagram Wonderland
Date: 6th – 25th December 2019
Time: Installation lights will be lit from 7PM – 11PM
Address: Various spots of CHIJMES
Laser Projection Show
Date: 8th – 25th December 2019
Time: 8PM – 11PM
Address: CHIJMES Lawn
With the bevy of events and activities available at Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES between 6th – 25th December 2019, the Christmas celebrations are definitely in full swing. Ice skating, Christmas goodies to take home and installations to make photographic memories with your loved ones – it’s the perfect way to end the year before the brand new one comes along!
To wrap the end of a decade with a bang, also head down to Capitol Singapore for a countdown party on the 31st of December – complete with retro music, drinks and an open dance floor.
The Season of Joy at Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES
Date: 6th – 25th December 2019
Address: Capitol Singapore, 13 Stamford Road, Singapore 178905 and CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St, Singapore 187996
This post was brought to you by Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES.
Photography by John Lim.
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