BusyKidd’s Ultimate Guide Kids & Family Activities 29 Jan-2 Feb 2025

Welcome to the most anticipated weekend in January! Filled with Chinese New Year festivities and excitement, this weekend will bring a lot of fun, impressions, and memories into the lives of all Singaporeans and visitors to the city. Colourful performances, CNY-themed workshops, bright festivals, and many other kid-friendly events await everyone to celebrate this holiday season to the fullest. We invite you to check out BusyKidd‘s Ultimate Guide Kids & Family Activities 29 Jan-2 Feb 2025 – and let this weekend be unforgettable!

Kidabra Family Show @ The Magic Attic Singapore

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If you want to add some magic to this evening, grab your kids and head to the Kidabra Family Show at The Magic Attic Singapore. Interactive performances, inspiring magic tricks, jokes, and fun surprises – this show will make you laugh and enjoy the moment. Suitable for little magicians from 5 years old.

• Where: The Magic Attic Singapore, 3 Lorong Salleh, Singapore 416747
• When: 2 and 16 February:
  • 3 PM to 3:45 PM
• Age: For children aged 5 and up
• Admission Price: $35
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Kids Melba Munchers Unicorn Festival @ Cafe Melba

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Do you know a lively place where you can meet Unicorns in Singapore? All little dreamers and curious minds are invited to join the Kids Melba Munchers Unicorn Festival at Cafe Melba! Games and crafts, face painting, storytelling, balloon sculpting, and a piñata game – that’s what Café Melba has prepared for all its friends to make this day truly enchanting.

• Where:
  • Cafe Melba Goodman: 90 Goodman Road, Goodman Arts Centre, Blk N #01-56, Singapore 439053
  • Cafe Melba Mediapolis: 1 Stars Avenue, #03-01, Singapore 138507
• When: 30 January:
  • 2 PM to 5 PM
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: $25++ per kid
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Lion’s Head Craft Workshop @ Pororo Park And Tayo Station

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It’s time to unleash your creativity and create a magnificent Lion’s Head. Engaging workshops will take place at Pororo Park and Tayo Station from 20 to 31 January – and will ensure that your little one’s festive spirit is at the highest level. By the way, kids will take all their masterpieces home – so you can organise your own bright family Lion Dance!

• Where:
  • Pororo Park: Marina Square, 6 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039594
  • Tayo Station: E!Hub, Pasir Ris Cl, Level 3, Singapore 519599
• When: 20 to 31 January
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price:
  • Members: $8
  • Public: $10
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Lunar New Year @ LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort

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Take a fascinating Chinese New Year adventure at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. Watch daily live performances, explore the LEGO NINJAGO World, and build your LEGO Ninja Eyes. Enjoy festive adventures for the whole family and construct the World’s Longest LEGO Snake. Have fun and make history!

• Where: LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort, 7, Persiaran Medini Utara 3, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
• When: 16 January to 23 February
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Admission charge to LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort applies
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Lunar New Year @ Mandai Wildlife Reserve

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Step into the ssspectacular Lunar New Year at Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Attend festive animal presentations. Enjoy enriching zoo keeper talks. Participate in fun, festive activities – from thrilling feeding sessions and the Lunar New Year Ssscavenger Hunt to Festive Lion Dance Performances and the Festive TwiLIGHT Performance. Become part of the brightest Lunar New Year’s beginning.

• Where: Mandai Wildlife Reserve, 80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826
• When: 28 January to 12 February
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Admission charge to Mandai Wildlife Reserve applies
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Panda Experiences To Celebrate CNY @ Downtown East

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Cute Panda calls all young and young-hearted to enjoy bright, festive experiences and celebrate CNY together in Downtown East. Exclusive panda-themed activities, amazing treats, and many surprises – it’s going to be a memorable holiday season! Join Panda-themed Art Classes, watch Kung Fu Panda 4 at Cathay Cineplexes, treat yourself to Bamboo Bottle Sesame Oolong Milk Tea, and spend a Panda-stic day out with Panda Pals. And that’s not all!

• Where: Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Cl, Singapore 519599
• When: 1 January to 12 February
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Varies by activities
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Prosperity Spring Gala 2025 @ Resorts World Ballroom

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Can you imagine a combination of outstanding performances, charming music, mouthwatering food, and an incredible vibe? This sounds like a perfect option to celebrate this Lunar New Year, right? So, do not hesitate to book your table in a cosy Resort World Ballroom to spend a lovely evening at Prosperity Spring Gala 2025. Moreover, some special lucky draw prizes are also promised.

• Where: Resorts World Ballroom, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
• When: 1 February: 6 PM
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: $1,888
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River Hongbao 2025 @ Gardens By The Bay

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Do you know where you can catch the liveliest and most colourful event of the Chinese New Year celebration? In Gardens by the Bay, of course! And it can’t wait to fill your lives with the culture, traditions, and miracles of this year’s River Hong Bao. Enchanting giant lantern sets, mind-blowing firecracker displays, the Double-Storey Horse Carousel and many other exciting rides, fascinating exhibitions, and delicious food – and this is just the beginning! Check more details in BusyKidd’s article about River Hong Bao 2025!

• Where: Gardens by the Bay: Golden Garden, Supertree Grove, The Meadow, The Colonnade & Dragonfly Lake
• When: 27 January to 5 February:
  • 27 January: 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
  • 28 January: 6:30 PM to 12:15 AM
  • 29 January to 5 February: 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Free
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Spring Into SDC

Black Ink Calligraphy, Traditional Paper Cutting, Chinese Knots, Joy Storytime, and Felt Snake Plushie – this is just a tiny part of all the thrilling activities that the Singapore Discovery Centre has prepared for you this festive season. Learn more about CNY traditions, get crafty, welcome luck and prosperity, and more!

• Where: Singapore Discovery Centre, 510 Upper Jurong Rd, Singapore 638365
• When: 4 January to 9 February
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Admission charge to Singapore Discovery Centre applies
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Wisma Lunar New Year Pop-Up @ Crane

No CNY is possible without presents – and the Wisma Lunar New Year Pop-Up at Crane is a great place to buy them! The event promises an excellent choice of festive products created by small and home-based businesses. Tasty treatments, exciting activities, and a heart-warming atmosphere are also guaranteed.

• Where: Crane Living OCBC Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Rd, #04-01 Wisma Atria, Singapore 238877
• When: 31 January to 2 February:
  • 11 AM to 7 PM
• Age: For all ages
• Admission Price: Free
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Enroll Kids In CNY Camps In Singapore

To ensure that your little explorers and young adventure seekers enjoy this CNY season to the fullest, enroll them in CNY Camps in Singapore. From hands-on experiments and engaging workshops to the most delicious cooking classes and fascinating outdoor adventures – there’s something special for every child. Check out the list of the best CNY Camps for Kids in Singapore – and hurry up and book a place for your kiddo.

Follow CNY Traditions

Take time to tell your kids more about the CNY traditions – and be sure to follow them since the bright Lunar New Year customs are an integral part of this beloved celebration. Let’s begin with the Ang Bao Tradition! Learn more about Ang Bao and check the CNY Ang Bao Rates 2025!

Shop For CNY Goodies

Now is the perfect time to plan your CNY celebration and shop for Chinese New Year Goodies 2025! Be sure to treat yourself and your family to all-time favourites and try something new. From pineapple tarts and love letters to almond cookies and a sticky rice cake – the choice is great and delicious.

Choose The Best Restaurant For The CNY Celebration

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This CNY won’t be full without festive family dining and mouthwatering traditional food. We highly recommend that you choose the best restaurant to celebrate this Lunar New Year and make reservations in advance – and the BusyKidd team is here to help you. Check our list of the Best Restaurants for Family Dining for this CNY 2025 – and enjoy precious moments with your nearest and dearest!

It’s time to celebrate!

Featured Image Credit: Mandai Wildlife Reserve via Facebook