Calling all families in Singapore! Brace yourselves for an incredible weekend of joy and laughter on December 16–17, 2023. We’ve curated 15 events and programs that promise fun for kids and parents alike. Whether you’re into interactive games, creative workshops, or delightful performances, we’ve got something special for every family member. Join us in creating unforgettable moments and bonding experiences this weekend. Let the good times roll!
Christmas at the Stable 2023
EQUAL is like a superhero charity that teams up with retired, rescued, and rehomed horses and dogs to do extraordinary things for kids, special friends, families, and older friends.
At this special Christmas event, you can meet the horse and dog heroes, play fun games, join exciting talks and workshops, and check out a Christmas market with cool stuff from great brands like In Good Company, Mud Rock Ceramics, Plain Vanilla, Rough Beauty, and more!
Here’s what you get when you join “Christmas at the Stable”:
- Educational Stable Tour: Take a fascinating tour to learn all about their stable—where the magic happens!
- Animal Superhero Knowledge: Discover how EQUAL teams up horses and dogs to create super cool programs for special friends and vulnerable folks.
- Christmas Market Access: Dive into the Christmas market, where you can explore fantastic stuff from homegrown brands, social enterprises, and tasty food and drinks!
- Fun and Learning: Engage in exciting games, activities, talks, and workshops that make the day unique. Plus, all the fun you have helps support EQUAL!
Guess what? When you buy tickets, all the money goes to caring for the fantastic animals and ensuring everyone can be part of EQUAL’s super programs. It’s not just fun; it’s also helping out furry friends!
- When: December 14–15, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; December 16–17, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Where: 100 Jalan Mashor, Singapore 299177
- Tickets: S$20 per entry
Gingerbread House Children’s Workshop
Get ready for some festive fun at Shangri-La Singapore! Join the famous Gingerbread House Children’s Workshop, where kids and parents can come together to create their own personalized gingerbread houses. It’s a delightful session filled with frosting, cookies, candies, and, most importantly, lots of joy!
During this fun workshop, you and your little ones can unleash your creativity and build sweet masterpieces. And to make it even better, they’ll be serving light refreshments on the side, ensuring the whole experience is a treat for everyone involved.
- At Shangri-La Singapore, your well-being is their top priority. They take the health and safety of their guests and colleagues very seriously. Rest assured, they’ve earned the SG Clean and SG SafeEvent certifications, showcasing their commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Create memorable moments of happiness and togetherness this holiday season at Shangri-La Singapore!
- When: December 2–17, 2023; Session 1: 11 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.; Session 2: 3 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
- Where: 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350
- Tickets: S$135 nett* per child (3–12 y.o.) and up to 2 accompanying adults
Brick-tacular Holidays with Legoland Malaysia Resort
Image Credit: Legoland Malaysia
Experience a world of festive wonder at LEGOLAND Malaysia! From dazzling shows to Santa encounters, LEGO magic awaits. Dive into holiday joy!
What can you do there?
- Watch the big LEGO DUPLO Tree light up in the Santa’s Holiday Spectacular show.
Take a family photo at Santa’s Cabin or ride a LEGO sleigh with a big LEGO Santa and his reindeer friend.
- Dance with joy in their fantastic holiday shows! Enjoy the sparkle and fun of Santa’s Helper, LIVE!, Meet the Toy Soldier, Santa’s Holiday Spectacular, and many more delightful performances!
- Say hello to your LEGO Holidays friends! Santa and the Toy Soldier are back for happy meet-and-greets! Keep an eye out for Ollie the Dragon and the Wizard, too. They’re all set for holiday hugs, pictures, and selfies.
- Join the Advent Calendar Party and test your luck! You could win fabulous prizes in LEGOLAND Malaysia’s yearly Advent Calendar Draw.
- Write a letter to Santa or make a holiday wish list.
- Play tunes on the giant piano.
- Create a special bauble for your loved ones.
- Go on a gingerbread hunt for a chance to win a prize!
That is not all! Have a “Merry Fishmas” at SEA LIFE Malaysia! Explore and enjoy festive activities with fantastic sea creatures:
- Meet Santa Sharkie.
- See Santa in the Sea.
- Make sea-star fish-mas wishes.
- Write a letter to Scuba Santa.
Choose your adventure with these ticket types:
- 1-Day Theme Park: access to Theme Park.
- 1-Day Double-Park: access to Theme Park & SEA LIFE.
- 1-Day Triple-Park: access to Theme Park, Water Park, & SEA LIFE.
Don’t miss out on the underwater holiday fun! Dive into holiday joy!
- When: Every day until December 31, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Where: 7 Jalan LEGOLAND, Bandar Medini Iskandar Malaysia, 79250 Iskandar Puteri (Nusajaya), Johor, Malaysia
- Tickets: S$39–65 for children, S$46–78 for adults
Christmas Land @Newtonshow
Give your kids the ultimate Christmas experience in Singapore! This special event is perfect for children aged 3 and up – drop them off for three hours of festive fun.
Their cheerful Santa and Santarinas will accompany the kids to Christmas Land, where they’ll dive into the magic of Christmas through enchanting science experiments. Next, your little ones will head to the Elf Maker laboratory to craft Christmas wooden dolls. The final stop is the Frozen Queen kitchen, where they’ll whip up a chocolate log to savor later with you!
- When: 16, 17, 23 December 2023
- Where: 278 River Valley Rd, Singapore 238959
- Tickets: S$79
A Christmas Magic Tale Chinese Storytelling
Santa Claus joyfully travels through town, delivering gifts to bring smiles to everyone! Yet, there’s a tiny twist—he may have mixed up the presents. Will the right gifts end up in the right hands? The excitement builds as we wait to see and share the delightful surprise!
- In this storytelling event, parents and their little ones can come together to listen to engaging stories and participate in fun activities.
- Ms. Ivy, the guide for the day, will also offer valuable insights to parents on effective ways to read with and connect with their children, along with some helpful parenting tips.
A Christmas Magic Tale Chinese storytelling is recommended for children aged 4 to 12.
It’s a perfect opportunity for families to create lasting memories while enjoying the magic of storytelling and learning together. Join them for an enchanting experience!
- When: December 16, 2023; 3.30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Where: MAHA YU YI @ #02-15 Bras Basah Complex, Singapore 180231
- Tickets: S$38 for 1 adult + 1 child (includes one book, art & craft material, and one $10 book voucher*); S$58 for 2 adults + 2 children (includes one book, art & craft material, and two $10 book vouchers*)
X’MAS With A Splash by Kiztopia
Image Credit: VivoCity Singapore
VIVOCITY presents X’MAS with a splash!
Get ready for a bouncing good time with four large-scale inflatables, including a brand-new water play zone! Dive into ball pits, tackle obstacles, or zoom down an exciting 8-meter-tall water slide—a Christmas celebration with a splash!
Embark on an Arctic adventure at Drago’s Glacier Falls, Raby’s Magical Fortress, Eli’s Ski Lodge, and Happy’s Igloo Kingdom. Experience an extraordinary holiday with this unique and festive lineup!
- When: till January 1, 2024; Mon-Thu: 2 p. m. – 9 p.m.; Fri-Sun: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Where: 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
- Tickets: S$20–25 for single ticket; S$68–25 for family of four bundle
Frosty Christmas Adventure with Robocar Poli
Don’t miss the Robocar Poli and Friends Festive Shows! Join Robocar Poli, Amber, Roy, and Helly as they make their exclusive Christmas debut at KINEX with daily Christmas at Broomstown parades (except Tuesdays) featuring exciting song and dance performances. Spend $30 on a single retail receipt to secure a meet-and-greet spot on the stage an hour before the show. Act fast, as each meet-and-greet session is limited to the first 50 families!
If you miss them at KINEX, no worries! Catch them at United Square for the Broomstown Winter Wonderland Musical. Sing, clap, and jump with the crew to spread festive cheer this December. Again, spend $30 in a single retail receipt to redeem a Meet & Greet queue number an hour before the show at the stage side, with each session limited to the first 50 families. Get ready for a joyful celebration!
- When: till December 31, 2023; Saturdays and Sundays: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
- Where: KINEX, 11 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437157; United Square, 101 Thomson Road, Singapore 307591
- Tickets: S$30
Composting Workshop with Our Tampines Hub
Join them for an exciting composting workshop at Our Tampines Hub, where you embark on a journey to turn kitchen scraps into black gold for your plants! This workshop is perfect for eco-enthusiasts of all ages, and kids aged 7 and above are especially welcome to join in the fun.
In this workshop, you’ll delve into the basics of composting, making it easy for everyone, from beginners to green thumbs. Unearth the secrets of transforming fruit and veggie scraps into nutrient-rich compost, all while contributing to a healthier environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature, learn sustainable practices, and participate in the green movement.
Begin composting now, and teach your kids to do this. The slots are filling up fast! Please register today.
- When: December 16 and 30, 10 a.m. –12 a.m.
- Where: Singapore, 1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523
- Tickets: FREE
Art Session With Our Tampines Hub
Exciting news! This art activity is available every Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., providing a perfect weekend adventure for creative minds ages 4 and up.
And here’s a little secret: don’t miss the chance to participate in “Let’s Make Art @ Gate 7, Holiday Edition: Artists in OTH” throughout this holiday season!
What’s in store for you? Get ready to learn to sketch in ink, create paper plate crafts, and master constructing a “nest” or basket with basic coil weaving!
- When: December 16–17, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Where: 1 Tampines Walk, Gate 7, Singapore 528523
- Tickets: FREE
Santa Meet & Greet At Gardens by the Bay
Join them for a heartwarming encounter with the beloved Santa Claus from Rovaniemi in Singapore! Prepare to share your deepest Christmas wishes and even hand-deliver your special Christmas letter to Santa during this exclusive event.
In collaboration with Finnair, they are thrilled to present the Santa Meet & Greet, brought to you by Finnair, the Official Airline of Santa Claus.
Each magical session lasts 45 minutes, ensuring you have plenty of time to soak in the joy of the season, take photos, and share the spirit of Christmas with Santa. Don’t miss this magical opportunity to create lasting memories with Santa himself!
- When: December 16: 9.00 a.m., 10.00 a.m., 11.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m.; December 17: 9.00 a.m., 10.00 a.m., 11.15 a.m.
- Where: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
- Tickets: FREE
Christmas Workshops @Pororo Park Singapore
Image Credit: Pororo Park Singapore
Embark on a journey of sweet delights and artistic fun at Pororo Park Singapore! Join them for an enchanting weekend featuring Cupcake Craze and Craft & Chill workshops. These engaging sessions seamlessly blend the joy of crafting with the excitement of playtime, promising a delightful experience for all.
Immerse yourself in sweet creations with their 1-hour cupcake decorating workshop! Each participant will receive a playtime ticket bundle, granting access to the whimsical wonders of Pororo Park.
This event is recommended for ages 5 and above.
Let your creativity flow as you decorate your cupcakes, and then enjoy an additional hour of playtime in the enchanting park.
- When: December 17, time slots: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Where: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
- Tickets: S$40
Deck the Donuts: A Festive Experience With The Polliwogs
Get ready to feel cozy and warm this winter with The Polliwogs’ super fun Christmas Bake & Play Workshop, perfect for kids aged 4 and above!
In this special event, your little ones will dive into a world of festive joy as they discover the art of baking and decorating their Christmas-themed donuts. It’s time to sprinkle some holiday cheer and create delicious treats together! Join them for a jolly good time!
- When: December 16, 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Where: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #03-12 VivoCity, Singapore 098585
- Tickets: S$68 (inclusive of one accompanying adult)
Glamping With The Penguins at Bird Paradise
Image Credit: Mandai Bird Paradise
Dive into the heart of Bird Paradise with their unique Glamping with the Penguins experience.
Embark on an extraordinary journey filled with exclusive avian encounters and guided tours throughout the day. As the sun sets, unwind inside your air-conditioned tent, offering a captivating view of the mesmerizing Southern Lights at Ocean Network Express Penguin Cove!
This unique experience is suitable for participants aged 5 years and older. The package includes a one-night stay in a bell tent at Ocean Network Express Penguin Cove in Bird Paradise.
Each tent has a bed, a fan, and delightful decor, accommodating up to four registered participants. Additionally, the package covers park admission to Bird Paradise, a guided tour with bird interactions, and a delicious lunch at Crimson Restaurant.
For guests aged 20 and below, there’s an adult-child supervisory ratio; they must always be with an adult (21+), with a maximum of 3 children per adult, and each tent needs at least 1 adult. Note that the program is first-come, first-served.
Get set for a magical adventure with friendly penguins in the beautiful outdoors!
- When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in December 2023; program timing
4:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (next day)
- Where: 20 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729825
- Tickets: from S$1,699 per tent, up to 4 pax (U.P. S$2,000)
Winter Wonderland With Amped
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Explore the enchanting Winter Wonderland at Amped Trampoline Park from December 1st to 26th, 2023!
Dive into the fun with snowball fights, dance in magical snow flurries, snap memorable pics in their Santa Photo Booth, and groove to festive Christmas tunes.
Winter Wonderland is a unique event session lasting 50 minutes where you can enjoy winter-themed activities. If you bring an accompanying adult and a jumper aged 3 years and under, it’s considered one ticket.
Unleash the joy of the season at this ultimate winter adventure!
- When: till December 26, 2023
- Where: 46 Kim Yam Rd., #03-19 The Herencia, Singapore 239351
- Tickets: S$19
Christmas Camp with Danz People
Come and be part of the festive fun at Danz People’s Christmas Camp!
This exciting 3-day event is tailored for boys and girls aged 6–12, providing a safe and unique space to learn, make new friends, and revel in a joyous Christmas celebration!
- When: December 18–20, 2023, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Where: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
- Tickets: S$250
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