Searching for the best Christmas events for kids in Singapore? The city offers many magical experiences that brings the festive season to life for families. From whimsical Santa visits to dazzling Christmas lights, festive train rides, diving into snowy wonderlands, seeing spectacular Christmas markets, and more…there are many exciting kid-friendly Christmas events happening in Singapore. If you’ve ticked off all the school holiday activities, why not give these child-friendly Christmas experiences a try. Here are 14 of the best Christmas events for children in Singapore.
Top Christmas events for families
1. Be captivated by the Christmas Train Show
Gardens By The Bay’s first-ever Christmas Train Show is on at Flower Dome from December 2 to January 5, 2025. Families can watch as whimsical miniature train displays travel through iconic American landmarks like the Statue of Liberty. Meanwhile, there will be hands-on wooden train workshops for children of all ages. Definitely, one of the best Christmas events for kids in Singapore. Learn more about the show.
📍18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore
2. Hop on a festive bus to admire Singapore’s twinkling Christmas lights
Instead of walking around the city and tiring out the kids, why not hop on an open-top bus to see all the city’s best 2024 Christmas lights? The FunVee Bus collects people at Marina Square and drives by the city’s most magnificent Christmas lights, such as those along Orchard Road for Christmas On A Great Street 2024, and down by Marina Bay Sands. It takes place every day throughout December 2024. Book a trip here. Certainly, a unique way to show children the city’s festive sparkle this season.
Other 2024 Christmas light displays and festive installations you can’t miss are Plaza Singapura’s first-ever pink festive light-up and igloo in collaboration with the Museum of Ice Cream, as well as CHIJMES, Orchard Road’s Great Christmas Villages with plenty of children’s attractions, and festive decor at illumi, to name a few.
3. Go on a festive chocolate adventure
If you’re a family of chocolate lovers, why not visit Singapore’s only Christmas Village at a Chocolate Factory? Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie Dempsey Factory invites you into a free-to-enter chocolate experience that takes a creative festive twist this month. From indulging on handmade chocolate treats to winning hot chocolates and torched s’mores, designing your own chocolate Christmas Tree Slab, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Get the full details.
📍13 Dempsey Road, #01-03/04, Singapore
4. Create unforgettable memories at Christmas Wonderland 2024
Make Christmas 2024 one to remember at the 11th edition of Christmas Wonderland in Singapore. Until January 1, Gardens By The Bay will be home to a supersized Christmas playground with stunning light displays, carnival games, snowfall, fun festive rides, delicious treats, and much more. Get the full details. Definitely, one of the most unmissable Christmas events for kids in Singapore.
📍18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore
5. Challenge the kids at a life-size Christmas carnival
Visitors to VivoCity are in for a treat at the iconic Hasbro Game Carnival until December 31. Located at Level 1 Outdoor Plaza, the interactive Christmas Playtime Carnival features nine interactive life-sized game stations. From My Little Pony to Transformers, Monopoly, and more…families are spoilt for choice. Highlights include a NERF action course, a Monopoly-themed balancing game, crafting workshops, a Cluedo-style puzzle train, snow sessions, and more. Wonderfully, the carnival is free entry and you only play for the games. Definitely, one of the best festive activities for families with kids in Singapore.
📍1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore
6. Go ice skating at Singapore’s first Peppa Pig ice rink
Until January 1, a Peppa Pig-themed ice skating rink and Peppa Pig activities have popped up in Singapore. Located at Marina Square, children will love zooming across the themed ice rink, meeting Peppa and George, taking part in arts & crafts, and playing under magical snowfall, to name a few things. Get the full details here.
Otherwise, you could go ice skating at Kallang Ice World which is the only permanent ice skating rink in Singapore. Learn more about ice skating and other wintery activities to do in Singapore. Definitely, one of the best family-friendly Christmas activities in Singapore.
7. Wander around the first World Christmas Market at Marina Bay
Singapore’s inaugural World Christmas Market takes place from December 5 to 25, 2024. Located at The Promontory @ Marina Bay, the Christmas market will feature more than 100 stalls, as well as twinkling lights, towering Christmas trees, soothing caroling, and more. Families can shop for handcrafted gifts, indulge at festive food booths, snap pictures at A Snow Globe, see live festive shows, and relax at a children’s zone with interactive activities inspired by Saint Nicholas Village.
📍The Promontory @ Marina Bay, Singapore
8. Frolic under magical snowfall
Dreaming of a white Christmas in Singapore? That might not be as impossible as you think in the tropics, because many locations are currently offering dreamy daily snowfall sessions. From thick snowfall at Tanglin Mall to snowy playgrounds at CHIJMES, and Christmas Wonderland…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Click the article below for the best places to see snow in Singapore.
9. Experience a Wicked holiday at Universal Studios
Universal Studios at Resorts World Sentosa is a magical destination for families during Christmas. Until January 1, the theme park has transformed into a Wicked-themed wonderland in honour of the movie release. Visitors can explore the Emerald City, meet characters like Glinda and Elphaba, enjoy Wicked makeovers and photo spots like The Hot Air Cafe Float. Meanwhile, there are other themed festive events across the resort, including interactive shows such as Santa’s North Pole Headquarters, engaging activities by Dreamworks, festive food stalls, holiday-themed rides, and more. Certainly, one of the best Christmas events for kids in Singapore.
📍8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore
10. Explore the Pop Mart Christmas Village at Suntec City
Until December 25, Suntec City’s Pop Mart Christmas Village is the mall’s first collaboration with Pop Mart. It features the beloved Pop Bean characters in a range of activities and displays. Highlights include a 6-metre-tall Pink DIMOO Wish Deer Inflatable, a Pop Bean store selling limited-edition merchandise, magical snowfall, free ice cream giveaways, and gingerbread-themed bouncy attractions, to name a few. Plus, visitors can participant in unique experiences like a Phone Strap Workshop made with exclusive Pop Mart designs. Definitely, a wonderful activity to do with children this Christmas 2024 in Singapore.
📍3 Temasek Blvd, Singapore
11. Enjoy festive celebrations at the airport
Changi Airport and Jewel are hosting magnificent Hello Kitty and Disney-themed celebrations this season. Step into the whimsical world of Hello Kitty at Changi Festive Village. Families can enjoy a range of interactive zones, daily snowfall sessions, and Sanrio installations at Terminal 3. Plus, the airport’s first water park opened to make a splash until February 16, 2025. Learn more about Changi Festive Village.
Additionally, Jewel is currently home to Asia’s first-ever Disney Cruise themed festive event. The Gift of Disney Cruise Line is on at Canopy Park. It features installations inspired by the ship’s seven themed areas such as Disney Imagination Garden. Meanwhile, families can enjoy cool attractions like the Hedge Maze inspired by Disney with Mickey Mouse-shaped topiaries. Learn more about this event. Definitely, two of the best Christmas events for kids in Singapore.
📍78 Airport Blvd, Singapore
12. Dive into a pink wonderland
Children will love the new all-pink festive pop-up at Plaza Singapura in collaboration with the Museum of Ice Cream. In fact, the festive fair offers the city’s very first ice cream-inspired igloo and pink Christmas light-up showcase. A Sweet Christmas runs until December 25. Definitely, a unique thing to do with kids this Christmas 2024. Learn more about the pink event.
📍Plaza Singapura, Orchard Road, Singapore
13. Bounce through Jingle Playfest
Kidztopia and NEX have teamed up to offer a Christmas event for 2024 in Singapore. Until January 2, families can bring their children to themed activities featuring Disney’s Moana 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King, as well as a huge festive playground called Jingle Playfest by Kiztopia at Level 1 Atrium, and plenty of photo opportunities. Plus, shoppers can meet with Santa and the Gingerbread Man from December 20 to 25, between 5pm and 5,30pm at Level 1. Definitely, one of the best free things to do with kids this Christmas in Singapore.
📍Serangoon Central, 23, Singapore 556083
14. Play at Singapore’s only indoor snow centre
Until January 2025, Snow City is hosting a special festive event called Winter Wonderland. The revamped venue is Singapore’s first indoor snow centre and offers snowy play zones, winter ice shooting, 3-storey ice slides, a Snow Village to build snowmen and have snowball lights, and other interactive activities. In fact, this is one of the most unique things to do in Singapore. Certainly, a venue providing a real winter experience for families this Christmas 2024 in Singapore.
📍21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore
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