September has come upon us, which can mean only one thing – it’s time to whip out your dusty telescopes and ogle at the moon while the smell of mooncakes fills the air. That’s right, it’s Mid-Autumn Festival season.
Aside from the usual festivities, like attending fairs, this year promises a wide variety of Mid-Autumn Festival Events to attend. Here’s a list of the top picks for you to visit with your family and friends.
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Before you proceed to stuff yourself with delicious mooncakes, it’s important to recognise the significance behind this festival we all so dearly love and look forward to. As one of the most celebrated Chinese festivals, it is said that there are 3 main pillars that define this festival: gathering, giving thanks, and praying.
In this season, families and relatives gather together under the light of the full moon at its brightest and roundest – a symbol of harmony and unity. While in history, gratitude was usually for the plentiful harvest, family and relations were also things to be incredibly thankful for. This appreciation is expressed through the exchange of mooncakes, whose roundness indicates completeness and reunion amongst loved ones.
Prayers are also carried out to hope for a good future or any other aspect of your life that needs intervention. Moon worship is a practice where offerings are made to Chang’e, the Moon Goddess of Immortality on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar.
Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
In addition to being one of the most touristy locations in Singapore, Gardens by the Bay is also hosting free Mid-Autumn celebrations this year. Follow local character Ang Ku Kueh Girl and her friends Curry Puff Boy, Sugee Cake Girl, and Roti Prata Boy as they take you on a walk to view the Gardens’ large lantern installations – there are 2 special displays this year by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, and Shanghai’s YUYUAN Inc., famed for their annual Yuyuan Lantern Festival.
Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
Explore the beautifully lit gardens through their Lantern Walk, where you can redeem a free lantern on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you’ve completed the lantern walk, head on over to the workshops that have exciting activities for you and your family to conquer. Some highlights include parent-child lantern craft making, Chinese tea art appreciation, and a free DIY lantern painting.
Performers will also be performing against the Supertrees at Supertree Grove. Some exciting acts include yIN Harmony, Reverberance, and JumpStart.
Admission: Free
Venue: Golden Garden, Supertree Grove & Bayfront Plaza
Dates: 22nd Sep-12th Oct 2025
Time: 6pm-10pm
Contact: Gardens by the Bay website
Image credit: NParks via Facebook
Much like last year, Jurong Lake Gardens will be beautifully lit up with a display showcasing the biodiversity of the gardens with Lights by the Lake. Head on over to this free event with your friends and family and bask in the light display, while shamelessly posing for pics.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival in style by attending the garden’s immersive Journey to the West experience. Walk amongst lantern installations which tell the story of Sun Wukong, Tang Sanzang, and their companions. Each piece tells a part of this tale through stunning lighting designs.
Image credit: NParks via Facebook
NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra will also make a return this year at the Ficus Lawn in the Chinese Garden. Bust a move with your family at this super fun celebration and try not to cringe at your dad’s adorable singing.
Other highlights include Theatre of Moon by Arts Fission, a dance performance along the boardwalk, and creating art with traditional mooncake stamps with the National Gallery Singapore.
Admission: Free
Venue: Jurong Lake Gardens
Dates: 27th Sep-12th Oct 2025
Time: 6.30pm–10.30pm
Contact: NParks website
Image credit: Nathan Koh
This year, the annual Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at Chinatown is happening at 3 locations: The Majestic, People’s Park Complex, and along Eu Tong Sen Street. Look forward to food stalls serving mooncakes and traditional tea and the iconic street light-up that spans South Bridge Road, North Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, and Upper Cross Street.
Image credit: Chinatown Festivals
While the light displays are already up, the official opening ceremony is at 6pm on 18th September 2025. This annual sightseeing event lights up the streets with beautiful and massive structures celebrating Chinese culture. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Mid-Autumn celebration without the Chinatown mass lantern walk from Chinatown Point to Kreta Ayer Square, happening on 14th September 2025 from 7pm. Hit your daily step count goal while spending some quality time with your family.
Admission: Free
Venue: Chinatown
Dates: 7th Sep-8th Oct 2025
Time: Various timings, check their Facebook page for details
Contact: Chinatown Festivals Facebook page
Image credit: TANGS
You can’t celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival without mooncakes. Instead of visiting multiple stores, the TANGS Mid‑Autumn Mooncake Fair is your one-stop shop for the best mooncakes in town. Have a taste of mooncakes from over 50 renowned brands and enjoy up to 50% off at selected merchants.
Whether you’re looking for traditional baked mooncakes or their snowskin counterparts, the TANGS Mid-Autumn Mooncake Fairs have them all. Returning favourites include Goodwood Park Hotel, Fairmont Singapore, as well as Peach Garden Chinese Restaurant.
This year, you can also look forward to new brands such as Pinch Bakehouse, One Fermented Rice, and Mahota Patisserie.
Here are the locations and dates of the fairs:
| Mall | Location | Date |
| VivoCity | Level 1 Atrium | 9th Sep-6th Oct 2025 |
| NEX | Level 1 Atrium | 15th Sep-6th Oct 2025 |
| Parkway Parade | Basement Atrium | 16th Sep-6th Oct 2025 |
Do note that the TANGS Membership rebate is exclusive to the VivoCity edition of the fair.
For those who can’t make it down to the fairs, you can also get your mooncake orders in on the TANGS’ website until 28th September 2025, with online-exclusive discount codes.
Admission: Free
Date: 9th Sep-6th Oct
Find out more about the TANGS Mid-Autumn Mooncake Fair.
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Image credit: Duong Ngan via Unsplash
Crane, who hosts weekend markets and pop-up fairs, is organising a Mid-Autumn pop-up with a slew of local vendors, crafters, and small businesses. While the list of vendors isn’t out yet, you can expect Mid-Autumn-themed products, and Crane Living will also curate seasonal homeware and decor.
This is a pet-friendly event where you can bring your doggos to enjoy dog-friendly mooncakes. Admission is free, and don’t fret if you don’t have a ticket, as walk-ins are welcome.
Get tickets to Crane’s Mid-Autumn pop-up fair.
Admission: Free
Address: 432 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427647
Dates: 4th & 5th Oct 2025
Time: 10am–6pm
Image credit: @jurongpoint via Instagram
As part of the Jurong Point Food Festival, the mall will be hosting a Mid-Autumn Fair. Look forward to an array of mooncakes from well-known brands, including Mdm Ling, Goodwood Park Hotel, and Swiss-Garden International Hotels. For a modern twist, you can try tea-infused mochi snowskin mooncakes by Guiltea Pleasures.
Admission: Free
Venue: JP1 Level 1 Centre Stage, Jurong Point
Dates: 22nd Sep-6th Oct 2025
Time: 11am–10pm
Image credit: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Get ready for an evening of stargazing through telescopes at the Astronomy Open House 2025, held in conjunction with Lights by the Lake. You’ll find this event taking place at the Water Lily Pavilion in the Japanese Garden, as well as at the Science Centre Observatory, which is only a bridge away.
Families can join the Mid-Autumn version of the Young Astronomer Trail and participate in hands-on activities, and view stars through big telescopes. The Omni-Theatre will also be screening a digital planetarium show titled “Fly to the Moon.” Tickets are free, and you can register for your preferred time slot at the entrance of The Observatory.
Admission: Free
Venue: The Observatory at Singapore Science Centre & Water Lily Pavilion in Japanese Garden
Dates: 3rd & 4th Oct 2025
Time: 7pm–10pm
Contact: Science Centre Observatory Facebook page
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Image credit: Scribbling Geek via Unsplash
Punggol CC is organising an SG60 Mid-Autumn Celebration ($5/pax) at Punggol Park. Some highlights from this family-friendly event that you cannot miss include a pomelo peeling competition and using your creativity to craft lanterns from recycled materials.
Aside from stage performances, little ones can keep themselves entertained by visiting booths to participate in calligraphy workshops, lantern riddles, balloon sculptures, and henna painting. Each visitor will also receive a goodie bag, and to end the night, there will be a lantern walk and a lucky draw.
Get tickets to the SG60 Mid-Autumn Celebration 2025.
Admission: $5/pax
Venue: Punggol Park
Dates: 4th Oct 2025
Time: 6pm–9.30pm
Image credit: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Even though the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall is closed for renovations until 2027, the Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival is still on. This year, it’ll be held at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) on 27th and 28th September 2025.
Hanfu Rental Booth by Murong Hanfu.
Image credit: Wan Qing Yuan – Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall via Facebook
Look forward to the Mid-Autumn Creative Marketplace for handcrafted gifts and delights, live music performances by Jenix Ee, Little Band Plus, and Jurine Chia, and activities for all ages, including a fish lantern making workshop, storytelling sessions, and a Hanfu rental booth.
Admission: Free
Address: 47 Hill Street, Singapore 179365
Dates: 27th & 28th Sep 2025
Time: 4pm–9pm
Contact: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall website
Image credit: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Mid-Autumn Festival: A Taste of Reunion is a travelling exhibition that’s showcasing at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) and Our Tampines Hub from 22nd September to 15th October 2025.
Learn about the cultural significance of family reunion during the Mid-Autumn period, and about local artisanal mooncake makers. Don’t forget to snap some pics with some props in the foyer.
Admission: Free
Venue: SCCCI & Our Tampines Hub
Dates: 22nd Sep-15th Oct 2025
Time: Various timings, check website for details
Contact: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall website
Whether it’s to spend time with family or to eat to your heart’s content, Mid-Autumn celebrations always promise a wonderful and joyous time. From hands-on activities to exciting competitions, this year’s celebrations have proven to be a thrilling way to slowly wrap up the year.
Explore family-friendly activities and uncover the true meaning behind Mid-Autumn celebrations with this list that covers plenty of events to attend.
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Cover image adapted from: NParks via Facebook, Choo Yut Shing via Flickr, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, @jurongpoint via Instagram
This article contains partial partnership content. However, all opinions are ours.
Article originally published on 29th August 2024 by Evangelin Deshika. Last updated by Nathan Koh on 10th September 2025.
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