
The year of the snake is upon us, and you might be looking for creative ways to celebrate with your little ones. We’ve put together this list of fun things to with your kids this Chinese New Year. Take a look at these exciting and family-friendly activities.
1. Treat your kids to creative fun with Bubble Planet Singapore

Dive into a world full of bubbles this Chinese New Year at Bubble Planet Singapore. There are over 10-themed rooms for you to explore that will certainly “inflate” yours and your child’s curiosity. Each room is child-friendly and is also fully-interactive, providing your little ones with plenty of entertainment during their visit. As a special Chinese New Year treat, Bubble Planet have even incorporated a fun activity into their sketch and post room. Each guest will receive a themed envelope containing a chocolate gold coin, and they’ll be given the creative tools to fully decorate and customise their envelope to take home as a precious souvenir.
📍Hall 8B, 9 Somapah Road, Singapore Expo, 487370
🎟️$24.90 per adult, $17.90 per child
⏰Open 11am – 9pm Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10am – 10pm Fridays – Saturdays, 10:00am – 9:00pm Sundays, closed on Tuesdays.
2. Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Chinatown
To celebrate Chinese New Year, Chinatown in Singapore has a lineup of events planned around the surrounding area. From a street light-up ceremony, to lantern adoptions, to a festive fair, not to mention all of the tasty meals, there’s bound to be a fun and culturally educational time to be had for you and your little ones this January.
📍Kreta Ayer Community Club, 28A Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 088995
3. Treat your little ones to a day of play at “蛇prise” CNY Art Installation
It’s the year of the snake, and this fitting art installation is more than just a tribute to the Chinese New Year, this gorgeous display of light and colour, celebrating Chinese culture, also an interactive playground for your kids! It’s also the perfect spot to snap some adorable photos of your little ones to commemorate the festivities.
📍Roof Garden of Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1 Straits Blvd, Singapore 018906
⏰Open 10am – 10pm until April 30, 2025
4. Join in on the Chinese New Years festivities at World Resorts Sentosa
This delightful theme park located on Sentosa Island, is a must visit when looking for family-friendly destinations. Universal Studios Singapore also has its own festivities in store if you’re looking for things to do on Chinese New Year. From a spectacular dragon dance, a festive carnival, and plenty of photo opportunities, including with the God of Fortune, there’s even a parade featuring the Kung-Fu Panda Characters, along with themed meet and greets.
📍8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
🎟️$83 per adult, $62 per child
⏰Open 10am – 7pm until February 16, 2025
5. Embark on a cultural visit to The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits”
Bring your little ones on a journey of culture and reflection at the phenomenal The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” exhibition this Chinese New Year. With over 200 artworks to see, and over 90 original pieces, there is plenty here to have both you and your children pondering about the world around us.
📍8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
🎟️$83 per adult, $62 per child
⏰Open 10am – 7pm until February 16, 2025
6. Spend Chinese New Year in outer space with Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
Go on an “out of this world” journey with your kids this Chinese New Year at Space Explorers: THE INFINITE. This immersive experience offers you and your family the chance to spend the day as an astronaut. You’ll get to explore a walkable model of the International Space Station, witness a rocket launch, use virtual reality to experience a space walk, and so much more. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE is even offering guests three tickets for the price of two to celebrate the Chinese New Year, so this is the perfect opportunity to visit!
📍8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
🎟️$4o per adult, $34 per child
⏰Open 10am – 5pm Mondays – Thursdays, 10am – 6pm Fridays & Sundays, 10am – 8pm on Saturdays
7. Be part of a shared cultural experience with the Chingay Parade
With this year’s theme centered around “Joy”, the vibrant colours, costumes and floats definitely reflect that. The Chingay Parade celebrates Singapore’s rich multiculturalism and artistry. This generational street parade has captivated audiences all over the city, young and old, and is a must-see stop during the Chinese New Year festivities.