Ready your angbaos and brush up on your CNY greetings, ‘cause we’re less than a week away from endless feasting and catching up with family and friends. This year, mahjong sessions and dinners with the fam aren’t the only ways to celebrate – you can also usher in the Year of the Snake with these Chinese New Year 2025 events in Singapore, perfect for spending quality time with your loved ones.
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If you’re a board game fan, head on over to Own It All at VivoCity and try your hand at the giant Monopoly board in front of the massive 3m tall Mr. Monopoly figure. You can also catch CNY-themed mascots roaming around and a lion dance performance in the middle of the first floor to soak up the festive vibes. Take note that the lion dance will only be happening on 7th and 8th February 2025, so mark your calendars.
While you’re at the mall, head over to Toys ’R’ Us to get your hands on the Monopoly Lunar New Year edition gameboard ($51.90), inspired by the Year of the Snake. Spending $50 or more on any Hasbro products from now till 28th February will give 5 lucky winners a chance to win Toys ’R’ Us gift cards worth $188.
Date: Now till 8th February 2025
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
After stuffing yourself with a wholesome dinner, take a stroll down Chinatown’s streets and gaze at the pretty Chinatown Festive Light-Up. You’ll find installations commemorating the Year of the Snake and orchid motifs cleverly incorporated into the decor to celebrate SG60. And if you’re feeling peckish after all that walking, fret not, the Festive Fair at People’s Park Square has plenty of delicious treats and goodies to satisfy your cravings.
When you’re ready for a blast of aircon, pop into Chinatown Point and check out their pretty floral decor and score free mahjong sets.
Make sure to check out the LEGO Display in Chinatown while you’re there. Spot LEGO renditions of the Chinese Zodiacs and snap pics as you stroll down the streets.
Date: Now till 20th February 2025
Venue: Chinatown
Held at Gardens by the Bay, River Hongbao 2025 is the perfect family-friendly activity to spend CNY doing all your fav activities – munching on street snacks like Char Kway Sotong and Korean Spicy noodles, gazing at pretty lanterns, and catching lively performances. Start the new year with a bang by checking out the firecracker displays at 8pm on 27th and 29th January and 12am on 28th January 2025.
Bring your kids along as there will be amusement rides like a double-storey Horse Carousel and more thrilling ones like Space Shuttle, Euro Swing, and Texas Train for the adrenaline junkies.
Date: Now till 5th February 2025
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Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Funan Mall is all decked out in snake-themed decorations this CNY. Head down so you can ooh and aah at the massive 15m Fortune Snake installation made from red packets, forming the number ‘8’ – commonly associated with wealth, prosperity, and success.
And for a more interactive experience, there’s another display by Chinese illustrator Tang Yiqi where you can step into the snake-themed artwork using AR tech. You’ll also find snake exhibits and more snake-themed artwork, like the Snakes and Ladders-inspired interactive puzzle, dotting the area.
Date: Now till 16th February 2025
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179105
For some themed sceneries, make your way to the Singapore Chinese Cultural Display Rooftop Display and sssnap pics of the snake decor slithering across the space. Plus, the area also doubles as a playground, so you can slide down the snake structure’s tongue and conquer your reptile phobia once and for all.
Date: Now till 30th April 2025
Address: 1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906
Spend CNY at the Realm of Possibilities at Suntec City and embark on a challenge to complete “missions” upon registration. Once completed, kiddos will receive a complementary LEGO firecracker, while adults score a voucher that can be used for purchases. These are the 3 “missions” or activities you’ll get to partake in:
No, that’s not all, Indiana Jones, there’s plenty more to the mission. You can also continue to look for LEGO renditions of angbaos and stand a chance to win LEGO sets, ‘cause let’s be real, LEGO is a timeless favourite, no matter your age.
Date: Now till 9th February 2025
Address: Atrium Tower 1 & 2, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
Image credit: Chingay
The annual Chingay Parade is back bigger and better in 2025. This year’s theme – Joy – will have all the classics we adore, like massive floats, stunning performances, and also a vibrant Food Wonderland. The theme revolves around the joy that food brings, so whether you’re a master chef or a not-so-master chef, you can devour all your fav delights, including hawker dishes and beautifully plated meals.
Admission: From $20
Date: 7th & 8th February 2025
Address: 1 Republic Boulevard, Singapore 038975
Turn your CNY outing into a full day of fun at Universal Studios Singapore, where exciting new features await. Look forward to a festive meet and greet with iconic characters dressed in traditional Chinese costumes, or take a stroll down a cherry blossom street – perfect for those who’ve always dreamed of seeing the cherry blossoms in Japan.
The fun doesn’t stop there – catch Po’s Parade of Prosperity, where Po from Kung Fu Panda hands out fortune cookies while he makes his way through the park. Or should we say, as he oogways through the park.
Admission: From $62
Date: Now till 12th February 2025
Address: Universal Studios Singapore, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269
Image credit: Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa’s A Big, Big World CNY celebrations include tonnes of activities and attractions for you and the fam to spend a fun-filled weekend. And if planning is not your forte, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are the highlights you won’t want to miss at Sentosa:
Admission: Free with ticketed events
Date: Now till 16th February 2025
Venue: Various locations within Sentosa
Kickstart your CNY with themed activities and some fun family bonding time with the Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2025 at SAFRA Punggol. Here’s a sneak peek at some highlights if you’re looking for wholesome activities to take part in with your loved ones this CNY:
Admission is free but there are some ticketed workshops and activities.
Dates: 8th & 9th February 2025
Time: 11am-5.30pm
Address: 9 Sentul Crescent, Singapore 828654
Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
Fun fact: the Spring Blossoms at Gardens by the Bay features over 1,000 dahlias. Feel free to drop bae a hint, ‘cause Valentine’s Day is around the corner and the prep’s got to start now, duh.
This year’s CNY theme, Legend of Lady White Snake, adorns gorgeous 3D living sculptures made solely with flowers. You’ll find interesting features like a stunning 4.5m tall Madam White Snake and a recreation of the Jixian Pavilion dotting the area.
There are also pretty pagodas on loan from the Asian Civilisations Museum. And excitingly, each Flower Dome entry ticket purchased also grants you free access to the Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco exhibition in ACM where you can gawk at the full display of pagodas.
Admission: From $12
Date: Now till 23rd February 2025
Address: Flower Dome, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
POP MART fans unite – it’s your time to shine. The POP MART display at Jewel Changi features cute installations reminiscent of the imaginative universe we so adore. You’ll get to see characters like Molly, Skullpanda, Labubu, and Dimoo from the newly launched snake-themed Chinese New Year series. Don’t miss out on the Lion Dance and Dragon Dance performances at Shiseido Forest Valley from 28th January to 2nd February 2025.
Admission: From $8
Date: Now till 28th February 2025
Address: 60 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819643
Whether it’s fully packed days at a theme park or a relaxing evening stroll, there are plenty of activities to choose from to spend CNY with your family and friends this year.
And remember, it’s never a bad idea to brush up on CNY traditions and superstitions so you can maximise your huat and start the new year on a great note.
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Cover image adapted from: @chengpeiyun via Instagram, Resorts World Sentosa, Gardens by the Bay
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