It’s Christmas season and with the end of the year approaching, many of us are starting to plan the next getaway to experience snow and cooler climates. However, some of us may not have the budget for a trip to Switzerland or Japan, but still want to experience snowfall in the mood of this festive holiday.
Fret not, as there are plenty of pop-ups and events happening in our little red dot right now where you can witness snowfall. From snowfall shows at a Pop Mart-themed event with an inflatable playground to beautifully crafted ice sculptures, here’s a list of places to see “snow” in Singapore.
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For an easier time deciding which place suits your Christmas plans the best, we’ve compiled a table with information on the locations and activities lined up for the snowfall shows.
| Event | Good For | Location | Snow Timings |
| POP Into Christmas Joy | Snowfall shows accompanied by cute Pop Mart topiaries | Suntec City | Thu & Sun 7.30pm & 8.30pm | Fri & Sat 7.30pm, 8.30pm & 9.30pm |
| Christmas Wonderland 2024 | Snowfall inside the newly built Spalliera | Gardens by the Bay | 8pm, 9pm, 9.50pm, Daily |
| Snow City | Admire ice sculptures & experience real snow | Science Centre Singapore | 10am-6pm, Daily |
| The Great Christmas Village | Snowfall shows & carnival games | Ngee Ann City | 8pm & 9pm, Daily |
| Hasbro Game Carnival | Experience snowfall at this Hasbro-themed event | VivoCity | Tue-Sun 7.30pm & 8.30pm |
| Hello Kitty Festive Wonderland | Take pictures with Hello Kitty against a snowfall backdrop | Changi Airport | Mon-Thu 7.30pm & 8.30pm | Fri-Sun 7.30pm, 8.30pm & 9.30pm |
| A Universal Christmas | Roam with elves at this snow city at USS | Universal Studios Singapore | For more information, click here |
| Peppa Pig Snowy Fun | Go ice skating while braving the snow with Peppa Pig | Marina Square | Mon-Thu 2pm & 7.30pm | Fri-Sun 2pm, 7.30pm & 8.15pm |
| Christmas Rendezvous | Frequent snowfall shows with live carols performed | Capitol Singapore & CHIJMES | 7pm-10pm, Daily |
| Snow Splendours | Have a shower in a foamy snowfall show | Tanglin Mall | Mon-Fri 7.30pm & 7.45pm | Sat-Sun 7.45pm & 8.45pm |
| Living The Joy of Christmas | Bring your kids to build a snowman | The Star Vista | Fri-Sun 7.30pm & 8.30pm |
| The Magic House of CHANEL | Discover exclusive makeup products in a snow forest | Marina Bay Sands | For more information, click here |
With the recent craze over Labubu plush dolls, POP Into Christmas Joy couldn’t have a more timely arrival with its Pop Mart-themed topiaries and inflatables. In collaboration with Pop Mart, this event at Suntec City will have snowfall shows taking place from Thursdays to Sundays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm, with an extra show at 9.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
You can look forward to Bounce Bonanza, an inflatable playground with bouncy slides, obstacle courses, and even an exhilarating ball pit for the kids to jump into. There will also be plenty of photo opportunities with the large-scale Labubu, Molly, and Skullpanda sculptures, with a 6m tall Pink Dimoo Wish Deer inflatable being the largest installation you can’t miss.
Find out more about POP Into Christmas Joy.
Event period: From now till 25th December 2024
The 11th edition of the annual Christmas Wonderland happening in 2024 will bring 14 new light installations, carnival games, and rides. At the end of every Garden Rhapsody music show, Blizzard Time is a faux snowfall show that will take place inside the 20m tall Spalliera, illuminated by 100,000 bulbs for the most aesthetic pictures.
The timings for the snowfall show will be at 8pm, 9pm, and 9.50pm daily. To get the best view of the snowfall action happening, consider getting tickets to OCBC Skyway ($10/adult) which will give you a viewing experience from the highest point in the venue.
Find out more about Christmas Wonderland 2024.
Event period: 29th November 2024 to 1st January 2025
Image credit: Snow City
With the recent revamp to Snow City, the ice attraction now has 3 new and improved areas for an immersive arctic experience. Snow Village will now have real snowfall, so be ready to tread through a -5°C environment while having some fun snowball fights.
At Rainbow Frosty Playground, there are new ice sculptures in place such as a realistic F1 racing car that you can sit in and an ice fairy garden for photo opportunities. An exciting new addition to the attraction is Glacier Rush, a huge 120m long ice luge made of over 1,300 ice blocks, that is illuminated by pulsing neon lights.
Book a ticket for Snow City Singapore.
The Great Christmas Village will be adding more cheer and merry to the bustling streets of Ngee Ann City, with snowfall shows and a carnival. Happening daily at 8pm and 9pm, the snowfall shows will last 4 minutes for each session so come prepared by looking at the show schedules online.
There will also be a festive carnival with exciting carousel rides, claw machines for you to test your luck, food trucks that will fill the atmosphere with a delectable aroma, and performances by local buskers.
Find out more about The Great Christmas Village at Ngee Ann City.
Event period: 8th November 2024 to 5th January 2025
Test your hand-eye coordination skills at the Hasbro Game Carnival, an event that offers 9 game stations including Nerf, Twister, Monopoly, Connect 4, and Play-Doh. If you are confident in your skills, you stand a chance to win prizes such as Hasbro merch, shopping vouchers, and Insta360 cameras.
To catch the snowfall here, there will be faux snowfall shows happening every evening from Tuesdays to Sundays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm. The enormous 15m tall Monopoly-themed Christmas tree here would make the perfect backdrop for your IG photos, so get your cameras ready.
Find out more about Hasbro Game Carnival.
Event period: From now till 25th December 2024
In celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, Changi Festive Village has been transformed into Hello Kitty Festive Wonderland this year. Topiaries of Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends are spread out across 15 locations in the airport’s 4 terminals and there will also be a carnival here with 9 themed-zone, including claw machines and carousel rides.
Image credit: Changi Airport Group
Snap a pic with one of these friendly characters, or meet them IRL through meet-and-greet sessions with 2 mascots parading daily. As you shake hands with Hello Kitty, don’t miss out on the snowfall shows happening at Terminal 3 from now till 1st January 2025.
The showtimes will be at 7.30pm and 8.30pm from Mondays to Thursdays, and at hourly intervals from 7.30pm to 9.30pm from Fridays to Sundays.
Find out more about Hello Kitty Festive Wonderland.
Event period: 1st November 2024 to 16th February 2025
Image credit: Resorts World Sentosa via Facebook
In commemoration of Wicked’s movie premiere, Universal Studios Singapore has been transformed into Emerald City for A Universal Christmas this holiday season. Get ready to be wow-ed by realistic movie sets inspired by Wicked, as well as Elphaba and Glinda mascots walking around to enchant you with their magic.
As part of the activities lined up, the Tinker Time Christmas Show will have elf mascots walking around and snowfall being released at regular intervals. Embrace the magical event by visiting The Emerald Beautification Salon, a place where you can get a makeover to look just like a witch from the movie.
Book a ticket for A Universal Christmas.
Event period: 29th November 2024 to 1st January 2025
Image credit: Marina Square
If you are looking for a wholesome family activity to do, bring your kids down to Peppa Pig Snowy Fun for a fun day of ice skating and photo-taking opportunities with cute displays. Surrounding an illuminated Christmas tree will be a Peppa Pig-themed ice skating rink, as well as Peppa Pig sculptures laid around to accompany you on your adventure.
There will be 2 snowfall shows happening each day on weekdays at 2pm and 7.30pm; and 3 shows daily from Friday to Sunday with an additional timing at 8.15pm. If you spend a minimum of $60 within 3 receipts at Marina Square, you’ll be one of the lucky few people to enjoy a 20-minute meet-and-greet session with the Peppa Pig mascots too.
Find out more about Peppa Pig Snowy Fun.
Event period: From now till 1st January 2025
Joining in the festive cheer this season is the Christmas Rendezvous at Capitol Singapore & CHIIJMES, where there will be a Christmas market, snowfall, and live music. The merry snowfall shows will last 10 minutes for each session and will happen at 30-minute intervals from 7pm-10pm.
Expect to see European-inspired gifts and crafts at the Christmas market here, which will be operating at the Outdoor Plaza from 12pm-9pm daily. As you shop, your spirits won’t be down with live Christmas carols being performed by Voices of Singapore and The Original Folks, from Fridays to Sundays at 6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm.
Find out more about Christmas Rendezvous at Capitol Singapore & CHIJMES.
Event period: From now till 25th December 2024
If you’re looking for something more than just a faux snowfall show, Snow Splendours at Tanglin Mall offers 2 types of snow shows that will excite the child in you again. Happening at the area outside Starbucks between Tanglin Road and Grange Road, you’ll get to experience Avalanche, a snowfall made of foamy bubbles and Snow, the conventional artificial snowfall.
For more information on the snowfall showtimes, we’ve compiled a table for easier viewing below:
Weekdays
| Avalanche (Foam) | 7.30pm-7.45pm |
| Snow (Artificial) | 7.45pm-8pm |
Weekends
| Avalanche (Foam) | 7.30pm-7.45pm & 8.30pm-8.45pm |
| Snow (Artificial) | 7.45pm-8pm & 8.45pm-9pm |
Event period: From now till 1st January 2025
Image credit: The Star Vista
As part of the Christmas festivities lined up at The Star Vista’s Living The Joy of Christmas, there will be a snow play area inside the mall for kids to grovel in and build their adorable snowmen.
All you have to do to redeem an admission ticket is spend a minimum of $30 within the mall. Do note that each ticket can only be used for 1 person and kids under 6 years old will have to be accompanied by their parents.
Image credit: The Star Vista
There will also be snowfall shows happening at their picturesque 20m tall Christmas tree that looks just like a clock tower, with 2 showtimes being at 7.30pm and 8.30pm from Fridays to Sundays.
Find out more about Living The Joy of Christmas.
Event period: From now till 25th December 2024
Image credit: CHANEL
Happening exclusively this Christmas, The Magic House of CHANEL is a limited-time pop-up booth situated at Marina Bay Sands. As you step inside, you’ll enter a snow forest filled with snowy white Christmas trees under a “star-lit” sky.
There will be exclusive fragrances, makeup, and skincare products up for grabs here, so hurry before it’s all sold out. Entry is free for all to enter here, but we suggest pre-registering before heading down to avoid waiting in long queues.
Register for The Magic House of CHANEL at Marina Bay Sands.
Event period: From now till 25th December 2024
With an incredible array of activities lined up for you, these snowfalls in Singapore are not to be missed. Christmas doesn’t always have to be about spending on expensive gifts as these budget-friendly places to see snow are great options to celebrate the festive season too.
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Cover image adapted from: POP MART Singapore via Facebook, Snow City, Foursquare
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