December in Singapore is packed with family-friendly activities, making it the perfect month to explore new experiences with your little ones. From interactive exhibits and theatre shows to playful pop-ups and immersive character experiences, there’s something to suit toddlers, preschoolers, and teens alike.
Whether you’re looking for a casual outing, a creative hands-on activity, or a full-on adventure, this list of monthly kid-friendly things to do in SIngapore rounds up the best ways to keep the kids entertained without leaving parents stressed.
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Under the Same Sky showcases artworks created by primary school students as part of the Think! Contemporary Programme. Exhibiting at SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, it’s a simple way to see how kids interpret everyday life, community, and big ideas through different art mediums. If you’re looking for something low-key and educational, this is an easy stop.
Admission: Free
Venue: The Engine Room, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Dates: 21st Nov 2025-1st Jan 2026
Time: 10am-7pm, Daily
Find out more about Under the Same Sky
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ACT 3 International’s take on Charles Dickens’ Scrooge keeps things light and easy for kids to follow while still telling the classic story of a grumpy man learning to be better. The cast – also consisting of kids from their acting workshops – keeps the pace moving with humour and expressive acting, so younger audiences won’t zone out. It’s a short, family-friendly way to introduce kids to classic literature on stage.
Admission: Free
Venue: One Tampines Hub
Dates: 20th-21st Dec
Time: Sat 5pm | Sun 3pm & 5pm
Remember to bring your own headphones and download the Cinewav app.
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Cinewav lets you catch movies outdoors while listening through your own headphones, so the audio is always clear even in a crowd. This month’s screenings include Home Alone and How To Train Your Dragon, which are both easy picks for families with kids of different ages. Both shows are screening on 6th December; it’s a chill way to spend an evening without committing to a full event.
Admission: Free
Venue:
Dates: 6th Dec
Time: 7.30pm
Register for a spot for Nightflix Somerset – Home Alone
The McDonaldland Crew Music Festival features live music every evening at 7pm and is easy for families to drop in and out of since it’s held outdoors at Plaza Singapura. Kids will probably make a beeline for the character meet-and-greets happening twice daily at 3pm and 6pm. There’s also a free vanilla cone giveaway for McDonald’s app members, limited to the first 1,000 redemptions, if you happen to be around at 7pm.
Admission: Free
Venue: Plaza Singapura
Dates: 12th-14th Dec
Time: 11am-10pm
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The Smeds and The Smoos brings the popular children’s book to life with simple storytelling and bright visuals that little kids can follow easily. It’s short, colourful, and straightforward – a good introduction to theatre for preschoolers and lower-primary kids. If your child already knows the book, they’ll recognise many of the scenes and characters.
Admission: $42-$72
Venue: Victoria Theatre
Dates: 4th-7th Dec
Time: Thu 5pm | Fri 4.30pm | Sat-Sun 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm
Get tickets for The Smeds and The Smoos
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This one-day pop-up packs in space-themed inflatables, kid-friendly games, and craft activities, which makes it ideal for younger kids who like hands-on play. Cosmic Space Expedition is suitable for kids aged 12 and below, with a spacecraft ride, a Science show, and even a meet and greet with an astronaut. The workshops include rocketship painting, making galaxy charm bracelets, and creating a space helmet mask.
Complete 3 activities and you’ll be given a chance at the gachapon where there are UE mall vouchers up for grabs.
Admission: Free
Venue: UE Square
Dates: 6th Dec
Time: 12pm-5pm
Pororo Park is running a weekend party series for its 10th anniversary, which lets families enjoy special festive activities. Mascots will come alive and say hi to the kiddos; there’ll be a treasure hunt for gachapon prizes, and a new tractor ride. Plus, the snow dome makes an appearance, and the park offers a festive menu.
Admission: From $38/adult & child combo
Venue: Marina Square
Dates: Fri & Sat, 21st Nov-27th Dec
Time: 6pm-9pm
Find out more about Pororo Park’s 10th anniversary
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The limited-time Hangyodon Marine Discovery trail features Hangyodon-themed experiences around the Singapore Oceanarium, so kids get something extra to look for while exploring the marine exhibits. If you want to meet the mascot, time your visit around 3pm.
Don’t forget to check out the themed treats like croffles and gelato, as well as limited-edition keepsakes like plushies and keychains at the souvenir store.
Admission: $42/adult | $35/child
Venue: Singapore Oceanarium
Dates: 28th Nov-4th Jan
Time: Mon-Fri 10am-7pm | Sat-Sun 9am-9pm
Find out more about Hangyodon Marine Discovery
Kids get to play the role of Santa’s elf at Science Centre Singapore’s Sci-sational Christmas. Their secret mission is to plan a surprise party by completing activities at 5 different stations. There’ll be gift making, gift wrapping, games, making decorative ornaments, and creating a musical card that plays festive tunes. Once completed, every child will receive a party planner badge.
Apart from the festive event, there’s also a new dinosaur exhibition and Omni-Theatre film about dinosaurs to check out at the centre.
Admission: $6/adult | $4/child
Venue: Science Centre Singapore
Dates: 12th-25th Dec
Time: 10.30am-12.30pm & 2.30pm-4.30pm, Daily
Walk down the Yellow Brick Road and watch the film come to life as you encounter installations from Wicked: For Good at Sentosa. Some highlights that are free for all to discover include Glinda’s Bubble, Elphaba’s Hat, and Emerald City.
Over at Universal Studios Singapore, journey through Oz with Wicked-themed decor, character meet and greets, costume replica displays, and exclusive merch.
Admission: Free, with ticketed areas
Venue: Universal Studios Singapore, Sentosa
Dates: 13th Nov 2025-4th Jan 2026
Find out more about Wicked: For Good at Sentosa and USS
The Mofusand holiday takeover brings adorable themed zones, including Fruit Meow, Board Shark, and Donut & Coffee, plus the return of the giant 8-metre Donut Meow inflatable and a photo contest across 17 CapitaLand malls. Families can meet the first-ever Mofusand mascot outside Japan by redeeming a photo pass via the CapitaStar app.
6 pop-up stores islandwide are also offering exclusive merchandise, photobooths, and AR filters featuring the beloved characters.
Admission: Free
Venue: Plaza Singapura, Funan, Westgate, Junction 8, Bugis Junction
Dates: 5th Nov 2025-22nd Feb 2026
Pokémon Adventure turns Suntec City into an immersive Pokémon-themed playground, with rotating meet‑and‑greets featuring favourites like Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax, and the starter trio – Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. Step into the “Holiday Cabin” for a digital snow‑quest where small groups race to spot hidden Pokémon in a wintry scene.
There’s also a Trading Card Game zone offering a “New Trainer Journey” for beginners; a retail pop-up for Pokémon merchandise; and even slots to try games like Pokémon Legends: Z‑A on a Nintendo Switch 2.
Admission: Free
Venue: Suntec City, Towers 1 & 2
Dates: 6th Nov-28th Dec
At Marina Square, Care Bears – Wishes from the Heart takeover fills the mall’s atrium with colourful decor. Think a giant 8-metre “Care-A-Lot” tree, a Cloud Ball Pit for kids, and themed photo-booths like a plush-bear wall.
There’s also a daily 15-minute Magical Bubble Show and free creative workshops at an Art Station offering colouring sheets and stickers. Plus, meet-and-greet sessions with characters Cheer Bear & Grumpy Bear, with passes reserved for the first 50 Marina Square app (App Store | Google Play) users per session.
Admission: Free
Venue: Marina Square
Dates: 22nd Nov-4th Jan
Find out more about Care Bears – Wishes from the Heart
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Far East Malls are hosting Sanrio-themed pop-ups featuring bakery-themed decorations, like a giant cupcake tree at Orchard Central and gingerbread-house setups at One Holland Village. There’ll be plenty of photo-ops with iconic Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody, and Pompompurin too.
Pop by the retail stores carrying limited-edition Sanrio merchandise, including plushies, blind-box collectibles, tote bags, and apparel. If you spend at least $150, you can redeem an exclusive Sanrio foldable duffel bag.
Admission: Free
Venue: Orchard Central, One Holland Village
Dates: 7th Nov 2025-5th Jan 2026
HarbourFront Centre turns into a Peanuts-themed “tour of Europe,” featuring colourful photo spots where kids can take pictures with Snoopy against backdrops inspired by different countries. Families can check out fun add-ons at Snoopy’s Fa La-La-La-La Christmas like Smoke Bubble Enchantment shows and a festive Snoopy Plush makeover station on select days.
The Snoopy Experience Centre also returns with a Christmas twist, offering zones like a neon Aurora Land, a 15-metre inflatable playground, hands-on craft stations and a festive quest trail. On selected dates, young fans can even meet Snoopy and Charlie Brown for photo ops.
Admission: Free
Venue: Harbourfront Centre
Dates: 14th Nov-28th Dec
Kids can enjoy a Sesame Street Christmas at United Square, where Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie lead lively sing-alongs followed by a gentle “snowfall” effect created with bubbles. After each show, little ones can meet their favourite characters up close, while Abby and Count make surprise roving appearances over at Velocity@Novena Square.
Both malls also feature Sesame Street-themed décor and hands-on craft activities that give children something to explore between performances. United Square adds even more fun with Uncle Ringo’s festive carnival, offering classic kid-friendly rides and creative workshops throughout the season.
Admission: Free
Venue: United Square, Velocity@Novena Square
Dates: 19th Nov-28th Dec
At City Square Mall, kids can join the PAW Patrol Christmas. Till 7th December, there will be a Ready for Christmas stage show at 2pm and 7pm daily, where Chase, Marshall, Skye, and Rubble perform songs and dances.
Throughout the mall’s Wonderland Adventure, children can go on a stamp-collecting trail across 6 PAW Patrol-themed stations, completing an Adventure Kit for a collectible card and stamping postcard. Plus, on 20th and 21st December, let carollers serenade you to Christmas tunes at 7pm.
Admission: Complimentary with minimum $80 spend
Venue: City Square Mall
Dates: 21st Nov-28th Dec
Find out more about PAW Patrol Christmas at City Square Mall
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Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
The My Little Pony Petals of Friendship display at Floral Fantasy brings the show’s characters into a colourful botanical world, with Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Twilight Sparkle reimagined in designs inspired by Chinese florals and traditional motifs. Each pony is paired with a themed floral landscape that reflects their personality, from bold colours to soft pastels.
Kids can also see the royal sisters – Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Princess Cadance – set against a castle backdrop styled after Canterlot. It’s a vibrant, photo-worthy walkthrough that blends the magic of the show with Gardens by the Bay’s lush indoor garden setting.
Admission: From $12/adult | $8/child
Venue: Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay
Dates: 11th Dec 2025-12th Apr 2026
Time: 10am-9pm
Find out more about My Little Pony Petals of Friendship at Gardens by the Bay
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At Singapore Comic Con 2025 (SGCC), you get access to a massive show floor packed with over 200 exhibitors, from big brands like Hasbro, Funko and Bandai to indie artists, selling exclusive merch, collectibles, art prints, and toys.
Look forward to live stage events like the tribute “Huntrix Live” performance, “Godzilla vs Ultraman” showcases, and a full cosplay competition where cosplayers of all levels parade their costumes and vie for big prizes.
For fans of comics and illustration, SGCC also invites Western comic creators and artists for meet-and-greets and signings – a chance to meet the voices behind beloved stories and get autographs on your comics.
Admission: From $38
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
Dates: 6th-7th Dec
Time: 10am-8pm
Get tickets for Singapore Comic Con
With so many options available, December is a great time to try something different every weekend and create lasting memories as a family. These activities combine fun, learning, and interactive play, giving kids plenty of opportunities to explore their creativity and curiosity.
No matter your child’s age or interests, there’s a mix of free, budget-friendly, and ticketed experiences to enjoy together. So pack the stroller, grab the little ones, and make the most of everything Singapore has to offer this month.
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