With Christmas coming up, shopping malls and departmental stores have been blasting festive music to embrace the jolly holiday season. While most of us are looking for the best Christmas gift ideas, some of us are also looking for fun activities to have a fun family bonding day.
From themed Disney attractions with your favourite characters to marketplaces selling handcrafted gifts, here’s a list of Christmas events in Singapore for you to enjoy.
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Those who grew up watching Doraemon can rejoice, as you can introduce your lil ones to the beloved blue and white robot cat.
Image credit: UOL
Doraemon will be making his way to United Square this Christmas, and you’ll be able to catch live shows featuring him and his friends from 5th-15th December 2024. Do note that he’ll be taking a break and won’t be around on 10th December 2024, so plan your visits well to catch his antics.
Image adapted from: UOL
Moreover, those who spend $30 in a single receipt will receive an exclusive pass for an intimate Meet & Greet session with Doraemon, Dorami, and Nobita. There’ll also be Doraemon-themed merch up for grabs, as well as special Doraemon-inspired treats to fill your bellies with, such as a Dorayaki Azuki Red Bean dessert by Burnt Cones at United Square, while those at Velocity@Novena Square can dig into a Doraemon Churro Special from Twist & Buckle.
Finally, for those with lively kids in tow, the Wan To Play Space Carnival at KINEX will be up and running from 20th December 2024 to 1st January 2025. They can also run wild at the Snow Play Zones at KINEX and United Square at the following locations and dates:
| Mall | Location | Date | Time |
| United Square | L1 Outdoor Lawn (in front of Starbucks) | From now till 25th Dec 2024 (Fri, Sat & Sun) | 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm |
| KINEX | L1 Main Atrium | From 20th Dec 2024 to 1st Jan 2025 | 2pm, 4pm, 7pm |
Find out more about United Square’s Doraemon & Friends Live Show with Meet and Greet
Event period: 20th December 2024 to 1st January 2025
If you’re looking to indulge in some retail therapy this Christmas, there’s no better place to do it than at the annual Christmas Market at One Holland Village. Apart from several booths selling cupcakes and a selection of craft beer, there will be a rotation of stores happening each week in December focusing on pet goods, baby products, and IT products from Sony’s roadshow.
You can also sign up as a shopFarEast member and use the code <XMAS24> to get a $5 Far East Malls e-Voucher, eligible for use at all stores and booths at One Holland Village.
Find out more about Christmas Market at One Holland Village
Event period: 29th November to 29th December 2024
A Merry Reef Adventure is a new event coming to S.E.A Aquarium at Sentosa, bringing fun reef-themed activities in collaboration with Josef Lee, a Singapore-based picture book author. His story of Caleb, a clownfish searching for the owner of a red hat, will be brought to life as a motion comic in the aquarium, where kids and adults alike can learn about marine life in the coral reef.
Your kids will definitely be kept occupied with the many exciting activities lined up, such as colouring fish illustrations, watching Santa dive with the fishies, and a meet-and-greet session with 3 stingray mascots – Mika, Mako, and Manja.
Book a ticket for A Merry Reef Adventure
Event period: 29th November 2024 to 2nd January 2025
Put your wizarding hats on at A Universal Christmas, an event at USS where there will be movie sets inspired by the Wicked movie and projection shows.
In celebration of the Wicked movie premiere, USS has been done up as the Emerald City, where you’ll get to meet mascots dressed up as the show’s star characters, Elphaba and Glinda. Otherwise, visit The Emerald Beautification Salon, where you can get a makeover to look like your favourite witch out of the hit movie.
Elsewhere in Universal Studios Singapore, you’ll get to experience a tropical Christmas with “snow”, a brand new Christmas show, and elves roaming around the park.
Book a ticket for A Universal Christmas.
Event period: 29th November 2024 to 1st January 2025
Calling for all Pokemon lovers: Pokemon Aqua Adventure is bringing the cute mythical creatures to Adventure Cove this Christmas. Meet your favourite Pokemon at the water park and score exclusive pocket monster-themed merch to add to your collection after a fun day out.
There’ll even be a Pokemon Parade, taking place on weekends, and daily between 20th and 29th December. Don’t miss out on the Family Fun Combo package ($80), which includes 2 adult tickets and 1 child ticket, as well as F&B and retail vouchers which you can use to bag your Pokemon goodies.
Book a ticket for Pokemon Aqua Adventure.
Event period: 1st December 2024 to 1st January 2025
Image credit: i12 Katong
In celebration of the Sonic The Hedgehog 3 movie premiere, i12 Katong presents Christmas With Sonic 2024, an excitement-packed event with a Sonic-worthy obstacle course and exclusive merchandise.
Image credit: i12 Katong
Kids 6 and above can test their physical prowesses on the Sonic Obstacle Course, a challenge that will earn them limited edition Sonic pin badges if they can clear the 6 Ninja Warrior-inspired stations. All you need to do is spend a minimum of $50 at the mall to redeem a Sonic obstacle pass for your child to participate.
Then, spend $150 to get a limited edition Sonic EZ-Link card worth $12, and a chance to win a 6D5N trip to Shikoku worth $6,000.
Find out more about i12 Katong Christmas With Sonic 2024.
Event period: 7th to 22nd December 2024
Visit Gardens By The Bay this December to live out your Disney dreams at the Disney Garden of Wonder floral exhibition. This festive transformation will see large floral topiaries with live-sized installations of crowd-favourite Disney characters like Mickey Mouse & Friends, Buzz Lightyear, and The Little Mermaid, making for endless photo-taking opportunities.
Find out more about Disney Garden of Wonder.
Event period: 1st December 2024 to 31st March 2025
Image credit: World Christmas Market Singapore
Launching for the first time at Marina Bay Sands is World Christmas Market Singapore, a new fair where you can load up on festive treats and Christmas trees while soaking in the Christmas spirit with festive entertainment programmes.
Image credit: World Christmas Market Singapore
Look forward to Christmas treats such as Glühwein – a mulled wine cocktail originated from Germany, Viennoiserie – flaky butter pastries originated from France, and minced pies from the UK. You’ll also find locally inspired food here like lok lok and grilled seafood in a section dedicated to Singaporean flavours.
Meet Santa Claus at Saint Nicholas Village, hop on a train to his workshop in Lapland, and even bring your furkids along to the Fur Friends Bazaar. To complete your experience, don’t miss the nightly Christmas shows, and bring home your very own Christmas tree.
Find out more about World Christmas Market Singapore 2024.
Event period: 5th to 25th December 2024
Returning again in 2024, the Christmas Villages at Shawhouse & Ngee Ann City is a jolly event that’s already ongoing, with carnival activities and performances.
There’s a huge lineup of fun activities such as carousel rides, claw machines, performances by local buskers, food trucks, and even popup stores selling Christmas gifts. Look out for this year’s 14m-tall Christmas tree at Ngee Ann City, and bring your kids along for “snow” showers happening at 8pm and 9pm daily.
While you’re there, check out the Christmas light-ups along Orchard Road.
Find out more about Christmas Villages at Shawhouse & Ngee Ann City.
Event period: 8th November 2024 to 5th January 2025
Over at Chinatown Point, yet another festive event to check out is Enchanted Christmas, where you can mail your very own Christmas postcard to your loved ones this Yuletide season. Simply head to the Customer Service counter on Level 2 to redeem your free postcard and stamp, then find the red letterbox to get it sent off.
This event won’t be complete without a roster of performances, including a toy soldier band that will be parading around the mall on 29th November and 6th December, and Christmas carols happening 30th November and 7th December.
Find out more about Enchanted Christmas at Chinatown Point.
Event period: From now till 25th December 2024
Going to each year’s Christmas Wonderland is becoming a staple activity for most couples in Singapore, and in 2024 it’s returning with a bang, offering new light installations and even faux snow. One of the installations you can’t miss would be the iconic 20m tall Spalliera with its gothic design drawing influence from Italian cathedrals, illuminated by 100,000 bulbs.
Every evening’s Garden Rhapsody music show will conclude with Blizzard Time – this year’s faux snowfall will be accompanied by choral music by local composer-conductor Dr Darius Lim. Finally, make sure you get all your IG shots at the 50m-long Walk of Lights tunnel, this time with light displays inspired by Swan Lake.
You won’t have to worry about food as well, with famous vendors such as Brewerkz, Harry’s, and Churros Republic at the festival dishing up your favourite finger food.
Find out more about Christmas Wonderland 2024.
Event period: 29th November 2024 to 1st January 2025
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
PEANUTS will be taking over Singapore Zoo and Bird Paradise with Festive Wild-derland, a wildlife adventure created for kids aged 3-12.
Image adapted from: Mandai Wildlife Group
Kids on this wildlife trail will follow the Snoopy Beagle Scouts Mission Booklet as they venture through 4 checkpoints, laid out through the 2 attractions. The educational trail will be filled with animal sightseeing spots, and they’ll be awarded Mandai Wildlife Reserve x Snoopy Scout badges upon completing the checkpoints.
Other Snoopy-centric activities at the wildlife parks for kids include the opportunity for them to draw their own PEANUTS comic strips, game stations, and Snoopy-themed photo spots scattered throughout the parks.
Find out more about Festive Wild-erland.
Event period: 2nd November 2024 to 5th January 2025
Image credit: VivoCity
If your child isn’t a wildlife trooper, bring them to VivoCity for the Hasbro Game Carnival, where their childhood games come to life at 9 game stations including Nerf, Twister, Monopoly, Connect 4, and Play-Doh.
Image credit: VivoCity
Put your skills to the test and stand a chance to win prizes such as Hasbro merch, shopping vouchers, and Insta360 cameras. Snap a pic with the Monopoly-themed Christmas tree that towers 15m tall, and experience faux snowfall each evening between Tuesdays and Sundays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm.
Find out more about Hasbro Game Carnival.
Event period: From now till 25th December 2024
Image adapted from: @publicgarden via Instagram
If you want to support local brands, head on down to Public Garden Christmas, a marketplace that connects Asian brands and startups by Singaporean students. Taking place on Level 4 at Suntec Convention Centre, you’ll be able to find an assortment of tote bags, stickers, knitted accessories, jewellery, and Christmas ornaments too.
Find out more about Public Garden Christmas.
Event period: 21st to 22nd December 2024
Image credit: Changi Airport via Facebook
In celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, Hello Kitty Festive Wonderland has transformed all 4 terminals at Changi Airport into ‘gram-worthy photo spots starring Sanrio characters.
Spread over 15 locations at Changi Airport, you’ll find installations of Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends. The biggest of them is an 8m-tall Hello Kitty topiary at Terminal 3 Departure Hall, behind which stands a 7m-tall rainbow slide with 3 lanes.
Image adapted from: Changi Airport Group, Changi Airport via Facebook
That’s not all – catch the Hello Kitty carnival at T3 Arrival Hall with its 9 zones inspired by the characters Pochacco and Hangyodon. There are claw machines, carousel rides, game booths, and limited-edition merch up for grabs such as the Hello Kitty Hand Warmer Cushion ($12.90) and the Puffy Bag with Hello Kitty and Friends Bag Charm ($29.90).
Commemorate this experience by snapping a pic with one of the friendly Sanrio mascots, which will appear from now till 22nd December 2024 at the daily meet-and-greet sessions.
Find out more about Hello Kitty Festive Wonderland.
Event period: 1st November 2024 to 16th February 2025
Image credit: Jewel Changi Airport
For those who can’t afford to go on an actual cruise, consider paying a trip to The Gift Of Disney Cruise Line at Jewel Changi’s Canopy Park instead. Onboard this simulation of a ship, there are 7 themed areas with characters from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel movies. Spot your favourite heroes such as Baymax and Iron Man, and meet some of them in the meet-and-greet sessions taking place from now till 10th December 2024.
Image adapted from: @jewelchangiairport via Instagram
As you explore the different areas of the ship deck, collect all seven Disney Adventure medallion stamps spread around Canopy Park to redeem an exclusive Disney Cruise Line poster at the B1 Redemption Booth.
Find out more about The Gift Of Disney Cruise Line.
Event period: From now till 2nd January 2025
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Happening at Plaza Singapura, Twinkle & Treats: A Sweet Christmas is a pop-up event organised by the Museum of Ice Cream that will feature pink light installations, pink Christmas trees, and an igloo sprinkle pool for kids to play in.
Image adapted from: Capitaland
Apart from IG-perfect displays, there will also be Dessert Squishy Painting workshops where you can create your own personalised Moic Dessert Squishy toy. Each workshop takes just 20 minutes and will set you back $15.
P.S. The first 50 people who attend this event daily will get to redeem free ice cream. All you have to do is post a picture of yourself at the event and post it on IG, tagging Plaza Singapura and the Museum of Ice Cream’s Instagram accounts.
Find out more about Twinkle & Treats: A Sweet Christmas.
Event period: From now till 25th December 2025
Image credit: @dirtydoodies via Instagram
You won’t want to miss Sojao’s Christmas Art Pop-Up, a marketplace selling home decor handmade by local artists. Spruce up your homes for the festive season here, with everything from ceramic cups and bowls, to 3D-printed planters, paintings, and even abstract art posters.
Image adapted from: @plookplook.sg, @ocio.ceramics via Instagram
Brands setting up shop at this pop-up include Plook Plook, Ocio Ceramics, and Dirtydoodies, all of which have large followings for their sought-after work.
Find out more about Sojao’s Christmas Art Pop-Up.
Event period: From now till 31st December 2025
Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
If you’re a fan of model trains, head to the Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show, where model trains are set on tracks around miniature sets of American landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Grand Central Station. Prices for tickets start from $8/child and $12/adult, so get your tickets before it’s too late.
Find out more about Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show.
Event period: 2nd December 2024 to 5th January 2025
Image credit: Enabling Village
Happening at UOB Ability Hub, I’mable Gift Market is a free-to-attend gift market with over 30 booths selling handmade items by creative individuals with disabilities. Stock up on Christmas trinkets and more, or attend one of their many hands-on arts and crafts workshops.
Find out more about I’mable Gift Market.
Event period: 30th November 2024
With an array of popups and festive goodies lined up this EOY, it’s time to plan a wholesome family day at one of these Christmas events in SG. Whether you’re looking for handmade gifts or meet-and-greet sessions with cartoon characters, there’s something here for everyone.
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Cover image adapted from: VivoCity, World Christmas Market Singapore, @dirtydoodies via Instagram
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