The Ultimate Holiday Playdate at Suntec City

We’ve still got a little over a month left before Christmas officially hits, but take a look around, and you’ll realise that the jingle bells are tolling ahead of time. Malls all over the Little Red Dot are already wreathed in gold and green, and Suntec City is no exception, as they celebrate merry moments with The Ultimate Holiday Playdate.

With the help of The Powerpuff Girls and We Bare Bears, they’ve transformed the mall into an oversized playground that promises much holiday cheer; best of all, it’s even free to enter. Here’s all you need to know about the family-friendly affair, from fun installations to character meet & greets and themed goodies.

What is Suntec City’s The Ultimate Holiday Playdate?

Suntec City’s The Ultimate Holiday Playdate is a mall-wide event that runs from now till 27th December 2026. At the heart of the festivities is the A Beary Fun Playdate installation, which can be found at Suntec City’s North Atrium, Tower 1 and 2, Level 1. Open from 11am to 9.30pm daily, 2 giant inflatable play zones await, along with a thrilling floor is lava game, carnival game booths, and a retail area.

Admission to A Beary Fun Playdate is free. However, entry is exclusive to Suntec+ Members; you can sign up as one for free by downloading the Suntec+ app (App Store | Google Play). Each account admits up to 2 children and 1 parent, and the play zones here are suitable for little ones aged 4 to 12 who are at least 100cm tall.

Each time slot grants 30 minutes of play at the Mega Claw Machine and Super Slide, while those at the Lava Arena run for 20 minutes. Simply make your way to the registration counter to redeem your time slots, and you’re good to go.

What to expect at Suntec City’s The Ultimate Holiday Playdate?

If you don’t already know, Suntec City does not pull any punches when it comes to putting together grand holiday activations, and this year’s no different.

For The Ultimate Holiday Playdate, they’ve decided to tap into the charm of the crime-fighting trio that is The Powerpuff Girls and the band of furry brothers from We Bare Bears; iconic animated series that are bound to resonate with the young and old alike. But it’s the children who’re coming out on top here, as the mall will be packed with kid-friendly attractions that’ll have them squealing in delight, for instance:

Mega Claw Machine, Super Slide & Lava Arena

Families heading to Suntec City during the festive season with kids in tow, you’ll want to make a beeline for A Beary Fun Playdate. Found on Level 1 of the mall’s North Atrium, what stands out immediately is the event space’s 2 massive inflatable play spaces: the Mega Claw Machine and Super Slide.

Themed after the arcade staple, the Mega Claw Machine is essentially a ball pit filled with oversized balls where the kids can let loose and toss them around, while imagining themselves as the prizes within.

Right next door is the Super Slide, and like its name suggests, it’s a giant inflatable slide that young’uns can whoosh down. But they’ll have to work for it though, as they’ll have to scale a small wall before reaching the apex. Don’t forget to strike a pose with Grizzly first, as he’s all decked out in a new getup for the occasion, but do watch your step as the slope leading up to the top is especially slippery.

Another main attraction of A Beary Fun Playdate is the Lava Arena. It’s one of those Floor is Lava-esque games that have been getting popular as of late, which surprisingly requires a decent level of athleticism to clear. There are a whole host of levels that get progressively harder, but the premise remains the same – step on the green tiles and avoid the red ones.

Carnival games, claw machines, photo booth & retail area

Once the rowdy little ones have had their fun at the inflatables, head over to the carnival game booths nearby to try your hand at winning PPG and We Bare Bears-themed prizes. Games here cost 5 tokens a pop, and you can convert tokens at the following rates:

• $10: 5 tokens
• $20: 10 tokens
• $50: 30 tokens
• $120: 75 tokens + exclusive pin mat

If you’ve noticed, an additional event-exclusive pin mat will be given as a freebie when you spend $120 on tokens. As for filling it up, special PPG and We Bare Bear pins are up for grabs as consolation prizes at the various game booths here, so you’ll definitely be walking home with a memento when you have a go at them.

Speaking of, there are 4 different game booths to hit up. At Cyclone Rescue, you’ll have to stick your hand into a transparent sphere and grab little gachapon capsules as they fly about. You’ll then be awarded points based on what’s inside them; rack up at least 12 points, and you can win a small prize.

At Snack Attack, makeshift catapults are provided for you to launch pizza slices into a rotating mound of empty boxes. Super Toss Frenzy is more straightforward; simply toss balls into designated holes to score a prize. If you’re feeling lucky, go for Gone Fishing. It’s a game of luck where you’ve got to hook fish with different hidden segments.

As for prizes, pillows, keychains, and plushies made up the bulk of what you could win, all themed after the The Powerpuff Girls and We Bare Bears.

Should claw machines (1 token/attempt) be your calling, there are 2 of them tucked at the side of the event space, also filled with similar prizes. Towards the back of the carnival games lies a photo booth. 2 photo strips cost $8 – snap away, and once you’re satisfied, you’ll be able to choose from a couple of PPG- or We Bare Bears-adorned frames.

There’s a retail zone on-site that’s stocked with even more goodies. Although it’s not awfully extensive, you can grab merch such as t-shirts, both in adult ($35) and kid ($29) sizes, tote bags ($29), and pouches ($29) right here to get all kitted out for the upcoming family gatherings.

Character meet & greets, huge Christmas tree & snow showers

For more photo ops, look no further than the scheduled character meet & greet sessions, where you can rub shoulders with Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, all dressed up in onesies inspired by the main cast of We Bare Bears. These sessions will be held at the Lava Arena at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm every weekend and Christmas day.

Do note you’ll need a photo pass in order to get your pics with the trio; spend a minimum of $30 in a single same-day transaction in order to receive one.

Don’t forget to head outside to catch a glimpse of the giant Christmas tree right outside the mall too. It lights up beautifully in the evening, making it a great spot for the ‘Gram; plus, there are ferris wheel and gazebo installations to complete the shimmering scene.

Also, be sure to stay on to catch the snow showers happening every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, raining faux snow from above to create a winter wonderland in sunny Singapore. These will take place at the following times:

• Fri & Sat: 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm
• Sun & Christmas Eve: 7.30pm, 8.30pm

Bonus freebies upon hitting certain minimum spend milestones

It’s just wrong to visit a Christmas-themed event without indulging in a little retail therapy. Thankfully, you’ll be rewarded for doing your gift shopping at Suntec City ahead of time, as they’re dishing out freebies upon hitting certain minimum spend milestones; here’s the lineup of rewards at a glance:

• $20 min. spend: Free parking after 5pm, from Monday to Fri excluding PH
• $80 min. spend: Free parking for 4 hours + Set of 2 Embroidery Stickers + $5 e-Voucher
• $180 min. spend: Travel blanket + $10 e-Voucher
• $180 min. spend (yuu Members exclusive): yuuki plush gift
• $1,500 accumulated min. spend from 16th Nov-6th Dec 2026: 20-inch Cabin Luggage

Keep in mind that all of these milestones, except for the one for the Cabin Luggage single, have to be met via a single, same-day transaction.

Swing by Suntec City this holiday season

For a dose of family fun infused with a dash of sugar, spice, and everything nice ahead of the festive season, there’s no better place to be than Suntec City. Moreover, the school break is fast approaching, so keep the little one’s screen time at a minimum and pop by The Ultimate Holiday Playdate’s exciting offerings.

Learn more about Suntec City’s The Ultimate Holiday Playdate

For more things to do in Singapore:

• PokéXciting! At Changi Airport
• Zoolympix: Stars of Mandai Festive Challenge at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
• Family-friendly things to do this December holidays

Photography by Ashley Hoon.