School is out and it’s finally the year end school holidays in November and December! The year-end holidays are a magical time for families to come together, create lasting memories, and make the most of the 6-week school break. As the festive atmosphere fills the air, Singapore transforms into a vibrant wonderland of twinkling lights, exciting events, and endless fun.
From themed experiences, thrilling outdoor adventures to heartwarming activities that bring everyone closer, there’s something for every family member to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for relaxing getaways, adrenaline-pumping experiences, or quality time with loved ones, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we share our top picks for unforgettable things to do with your family during the year-end holidays in Singapore.
Fun Things to Do For November & December School Holidays 2024
Pop Into Christmas Joy at Suntec City
Pop down to Suntec City for whimsical fun from now to 25 December 2024 where cute POP BEAN characters have arrived for the holidays. Pose for pictures with an exclusive to Singapore in Southeast Asia Pink DIMOO Wish Deer, LABUBU, MOLLY, SKULLPANDA and more POP BEAN characters. Pick up POP BEAN premiums, bounce away on a FREE inflatable playground and more. Look out for the exclusive to Singapore in Southeast Asia Pink DIMOO Wish Deer inflatable which stands at an impressive six metres, against a 13-metre-tall festive Christmas tree backdrop.
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With $70 spent at Suntec City in a same-day single receipt, redeem free exclusive POP Bean-themed gift wrappers and sticker sets. Plus, gain access to exclusive POP BEAN Christmas purchase-with-purchase collection where you can pick up premiums like a Puffy Bag featuring POP BEAN characters including the Pink DIMOO Wish Deer. All redemptions are exclusive to Suntec+ members and are available while stocks last at the Level 3 Redemption Booth. Shop for trendy merchandise at a POP BEAN POP-Up Store including a POP BEAN Christmas Sock series that can only be found at Suntec City.
Kids can enjoy the free-entry Mega Inflatable Playground with four fun zones and experience the Snowfall Shows along with free ice cream giveaways and busking performances. Families can also sign up for the Phone Strap Workshop and receive an exclusive Pink DIMOO Wish Deer POP BEAN to create your very own phone strap with.
Find out more about all the exciting activities that are taking place at Pop Into Christmas Joy at Suntec City this holidays.
When: 20 November to 25 December
Where: Suntec City
Website: Pop Into Christmas Joy at Suntec City
There’s A Monster in Your Show
A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an invitation to his friends, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn to join him, you can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship along the way.
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show “There’s a Monster in Your Show”.
Watch this kid-friendly show for children aged 2 and above and their families from Thursday, 28 November to Sunday, 1 December 2024 at Victoria Theatre.
When: Thursday, 28 November to Sunday, 1 December 2024
Where: Victoria Theatre
How much: From $42 with discounts of up to 15% off
Tickets: There’s A Monster in Your Show
Glimmers of a Christmas Wonderland at West Mall
Join us at West Mall this festive season for Glimmers of a Christmas Wonderland from now till 31 December 2024. Enjoy family-friendly fun with dazzling rewards, irresistible eDeals, a Kiztopia bouncy castle, exciting workshops, and so much more!
Little ones will love Kiztopia’s Raby’s Ice Cream Paradise, an inflatable wonderland, along with meet-and-greet sessions with Bell the Bear. Meanwhile, shoppers can rack up reward points and redeem exclusive treats. Adding a touch of kindness to the celebrations, West Mall has partnered with the Singapore Red Cross Society for a heartwarming Festive Gift-wrapping fundraiser.
Don’t miss holiday highlights like the Christmas Crafters Market, Fun Claw Festive Pop-up, and weekend workshops in December. Plus, catch Santa Claus and his trusty reindeer before they take off to spread joy!
Discover all the holiday cheer awaiting you at West Mall’s Glimmers of a Christmas Wonderland.
When: Till 31 December 2024
Where: West Mall
Blooming Euphoria At UE Square Mall
Blooming Euphoria, a garden wonderland, is popping up at UE Square Mall on Saturday, 23 November from 12 pm to 5 pm, and everyone is invited! UE Square Mall is unveiling a fresh new look just in time for the year-end school holidays! Make your way down to enjoy free and fun activities that are specially blooming up for just one day. The kid-friendly Blooming Euphoria event features fun activities, exciting games and hands-on workshops to celebrate the newly refreshed mall along River Valley Road.
Find out more about Blooming Euphoria at UE Square Mall.
When: 23 November 2024, 12 pm to 5 pm
Where: UE Square Mall
How much: Free
When I Grow Up @ Rochester Mall
Mark your calendars for a day of fun and inspiration! When I Grow Up @ Rochester Mall is happening on 30 November 2024 from 12 pm to 5 pm, where kids can explore exciting careers through fun interactive job stations!
The best thing is, all activities are FREE and you can redeem a goodie bag, gifts and even a $10 UE Malls voucher when you complete selected job stations!
Find out more about When I Grow Up @ Rochester Mall.
When: 30 November 2024, 12 pm to 5 pm
Where: Rochester Mall
How much: Free
Come Frisque With Us – Live The Circus Dream!
With a cast made up of 99% Singaporean performers, including a talented 10-year-old acrobat, this family-friendly show combines exhilarating stunts with dance and live music, celebrating the talent and creativity of local artists.
Set to be the largest-scale local circus show ever seen in Singapore, “Come Frisque with Us!” is more than just a spectacle—it’s an inspiring showcase of homegrown talent that promises to ignite the imagination of the next generation.
When: When: 12 to 15 December 2024; Thu: 7.30 pm, Fri: 7.30 pm, Sat & Sun 2 pm & 7 pm
Where: Marina Bay Sands Convention Hall B, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 1
How much: $58 to $148
Hello Kitty and Cosmic Hydropark at Changi Festive Village
Get ready for an exciting school holidays at Changi Airport for 2024 with fun and festivities at the Changi Festive Village 2024. There will be a carnival with rides and games, Hello Kitty meet and greets, photo spots and more. Another exciting attraction for the year-end school holidays 2024 is the arrival of the water park at Changi Airport Terminal 3. This is a first for Changi Airport and it features a whole host of slides, an obstacle course and other fun attractions. Find out more about Hello Kitty and Cosmic Hydropark at Changi Festive Village.
The Gift of Disney Cruise Line at Jewel Changi Airport
Running from 8 November 2024 to 2 January 2025, The Gift of Disney Cruise Line at Canopy Park (located at Jewel’s topmost floor) features a series of festive displays and interactive installations, inspired by the seven immersive themed areas aboard the Disney Adventure, that homeports in Singapore from 2025.
Get immersed in specially curated themed installations drawing inspirations from seven themed areas on the Disney Adventure like Disney Imagination Garden, San Fransokyo Street, and Disney cruise ship’s iconic red funnel. Head to Canopy Park to capture photogenic and enchanting moments with several photo installations featuring fan-favourite stories and characters from Disney, Pixar and Marvel. From Disney princesses like Ariel, Moana, to Disney’s Frozen’s Elsa and Anna, or superheroes like Marvel’s Iron Man, Ant-Man and The Wasp, and so much more, visitors of all ages will enjoy the magical experience exploring Canopy Park. Find out more about The Gift of Disney Cruise Line at Jewel Changi Airport.
When: Till 2 January 2025
Where: Canopy Park, Jewel Changi Airport
How much: From $5.40
Tickets: Canopy Park tickets
Snoopy and Friends at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Join Snoopy Beagle Scouts at Festive Wild-erland on explorations across Singapore Zoo and Bird Paradise to discover and learn about wildlife, participate in fun activities and redeem exclusive badges. Activities such as physical and digital trails at Singapore Zoo and Bird Paradise await guests, challenging their observation and memory skills.
Follow Snoopy’s lead to complete the trails and redeem unique badges. Host of fringe activities will be at Singapore Zoo, Bird Paradise and Mandai Wildlife West. Sketch PEANUTS comic strip, meet character mascots, craft enrichment devices for the birds and go Christmas shopping. Dog-panions are welcome at Mandai Wildlife West too. Find out more about what to expect at the Snoopy Beagle Scouts at Festive Wild-erland.
When: Till 5 February 2025
Where: Singapore Zoo, Bird Paradise and Mandai Wildlife West
Tickets: Festive Wild-erland
KF1 Kiddy Circuit
KF1 Kiddy Circuit is Singapore’s very first immersive go-karting experience designed just for kids! Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled family adventure across three epic experiences: Go-karts, Radio-controlled cars, and VR driving! Strap in for three epic experiences that is fun for the whole family! Find out more about KF1 Kiddy Circuit.
Where: Singapore Expo – Expo Hall 8A, 9 Somapah Road
Tickets: KF1 Kiddy Circuit
The World of Studio Ghibli
Enter the World of Studio Ghibli at ArtScience Museum till 2 February 2025. There are 11 galleries spanning two levels, with 16 immersive theatrical sets meticulously crafted on-site by Japanese artisans. The spectacular blockbuster exhibition at ArtScience Museum is highly recommended. Expect plenty of photo spots, spectacular backdrops, 3D sculptures, interactive touchpoints, crafting corners, and detailed diaoramas to gawk at.
Amongst the highlights of The World of Studio Ghibli exhibition at ArtScience Museum are 16 large-scale theatrical sets that will transport visitors into iconic scenes of the movies – from waiting in the rain with Totoro and entering Howl’s Moving Castle to hopping on a train with No-Face.
When: Till 2 February 2025
Where: ArtScience Museum
How much: From $24
Tickets: The World of Studio Ghibli tickets
Disney Garden Of Wonder
The Disney Garden of Wonder display at Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay takes inspiration from Walt Disney World’s annual EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in Florida, USA, where Disney characters are transformed into delightful horticultural displays. It features eight topiary sets, each with different characters, as well as a section that will see a mash-up between characters and local food favourites. Find out more about Disney Garden of Wonder.
When: From 1 December 2024
Where: Floral Fantasy, Gardens by the Bay
A Universal Christmas
A Universal Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore is celebrating the launch of the Universal Picture’s Wicked, in theatres on 21 November, with festive encounters and decorations within Universal Studios Singapore. Step into a steampunk world and get a Wicked-inspired makeover. There will also be a DreamWorks Animation Holiday Spectacular at Far Far Away Castle and a new Tinker Time Christmas show featuring Super Grover and the Sesame Street gang. Find out more about A Universal Christmas.
Where: Universal Studios Singapore
When: 29 November 2024 to 1 January 2025
World of Blocks
Get set for some block-tastic action at the latest indoor playground – World of Blocks in Pandan Gardens! Step into World of Blocks and you will be greeted instantly by an astounding array of play zones constructed out of giant soft-play foam blocks in pleasing pastel hues.
True to its name, World of Blocks is, quite literally, a world of blocks, where blocks take centre stage in every play area. You will find plenty of creative play waiting within the play space at Pandan Gardens.
There are eight main play zones at the World of Blocks indoor playground: Mega air bubble, Trampoline zone , Giant slide pit and play zone, Builders zone, Toddlers zone, Block maze , Flying fox and Foam truck obstacle. Learn more about World of Blocks.
Where: Pandan Gardens
How much: $18 per pax
More details: World of Blocks
Ride on Singapore Cable Car’s Hello Kitty-themed Cabins
Did you know that Hello Kitty’s birthday is on 1st November? The unique garden party in the skies marks the grand finale of the joint 50th celebration between the beloved icon and Singapore Cable Car. Till 31 December, ride on the five Hello Kitty Garden Party-themed cable car cabins, pose with the two-metre tall 50th anniversary Hello Kitty sculptures and snap pictures at photo spots.
Tickets are priced at $35 for adults and $24 for children ages 4 to 12 for a round-trip journey on both the Mount Faber and Sentosa line. Children aged 3 and under enjoy free rides!
When: Till 31 December
Where: Mount Faber & Sentosa
How much: $35 for adults, $24 for children ages 4 to 12, free for children below 3
More details: Singapore Cable Car
Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show
Train-lovers won’t want to miss this display at Gardens by the Bay. The Christmas Train show explores how trains bring people on homeward bound journeys throughout the world, wherever your home may be!
This Christmas, explore the wonderful world of trains, both big and small and the way these locomotives bring everyone home for the holidays. Be marvelled at the scale and intricacy of these special installations as we see how different cultures are brought together through a shared love of trains and the journeys we go on.
When: Till 31 December
Where: Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome
How much: $12 for adults, $8 for children ages 3 to 12 (Inclusive of entry to Flower Hall)
More details: Gardens by the Bay
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
Harry Potter: Visions of Magic is set to open officially to the public at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore on 22 November 2024. Harry Potter: Visions of Magic is a self-guided journey exploring some of the most mysterious corners of the wizarding world across more than 40, 000 square foot, making this the largest iteration of interactive art experience in the world by the beloved franchise.
Look forward to a total of 10 immersive environments including two never-before-seen environments, The Chamber of Secrets and The Trap Door. These will be a Singapore-exclusive! For the first time, visitors will hear whispers of Parseltongue in The Chamber of Secrets and access a series of chambers protecting a legendary treasure beyond The Trap Door.
When: From 22 November
Where: Resorts World Sentosa
How much: From $39 for children 4 to 12, $49 for adults 1 and above
More details: Harry Potter’s Vision of Magic
Paws & Play
Have a doggie in the family? Take it out to Paws & Play at The Oval, Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore’s largest outdoor dog playground. Enjoy the whimsical installations and let your furkid have so fun running about the free dog playground. Find out more about Paws & Play.
Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor
Enjoy some outdoor fun at the Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor and its water playground. Explore the various playgrounds which include an Oil Drum inspired playground and other spots along the linear corridor underneath the MRT train tracks. Find out more about the Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor.
Sentosa GrillFest 2024
Sentosa GrillFest is set to return for its seventh sizzling edition, transforming Siloso Beach into a gastronomic haven from 5.00pm to 10.00pm on festival days between 14 November to 8 December 2024. Organised by Sentosa Development Corporation, the beachfront grilling festival will showcase over 30 vendors and four distinct zones, welcoming food enthusiasts to a sizzling symphony of flavours and fun under the stars. With 33 participating vendors, including the winners of the People’s Choice Award from Sentosa GrillFest 2023, this year’s GrillFest aims to serve up a variety of mouth-watering grilled delicacies from smoked meats, flame-kissed vegetables, to grilled desserts and seafood and more.
When: 14 November to 8 December
Where: Siloso Beach Sentosa
School of Tomorrow
School of Tomorrow is a thought-provoking exhibition and was first commissioned by DesignSingapore Council with the aim to nurture the next generation of changemakers for a brighter future. It is a good way to learn about environmental issues and the steps and innovations that are being taken to develop more sustainable solutions for planet Earth.
Eleven familiar school subjects, from sciences to the humanities, are reimagined with a sustainability focus. Together, they present interesting lessons on sustainability issues like waste, pollution, food systems, energy, and climate change. Find out more about School of Tomorrow.
When: 17 October to 28 November 2024, 12 pm to 8 pm daily
Where: New Bahru, Small Block (Level 1), 58 Kim Yam Road S(239359). The entrance to the exhibition is along Kim Yam Road.
Admission: Free
Website: School of Tomorrow on Instagram
Island Hop to Sisters Island
Big Sisters’ Island has reopened after three years, with boardwalks and marine life to check out. Explore features like Singapore’s first floating boardwalk, a coastal forest trail and an enhanced lagoon tidal pool. The small park is a research area and it offers nature enthusiasts a chance to get up close to Singapore’s marine biodiversity and to appreciate our natural heritage.
Since the ferry to Sisters Island includes free transfers to St John’s Island, Lazarus and Kusu Island, why not make it an island-hopping excursion?
Visit Revamped Snow City
At Snow City Singapore, you can enter a unique chamber with four different zones in sub-zero temperatures that offer a snowy experience to visitors, young and old, throughout the year. Themed “Galactic Ice: The Frozen Realm,” this ice-cold wonderland promises to transport families into a frosty dimension filled with fun, thrills, and unique experiences.
One of the highlights is the Glacier Luge is sure to capture your attention. At an impressive 120 metres, it ranks among the largest ice slides in the region and has earned a spot in the Singapore Book of Records for its remarkable length.
Where: 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Singapore 609433
Website: Snow City Singapore
Music for Everyone Day by MSM
Join the Methodist School of Music (MSM) for Music for Everyone Day, a half-day open house event on 23 November, 10.30 am to 3 pm, that combines the excitement of a music fair that is open to everyone. Whether you are a parent looking for music or dance lessons for your little ones, eager to try learning a musical instrument, or simply curious about MSM, you are invited to join in the fun. Enjoy student performances and fringe activities, or dive deeper with hands-on, ticketed workshops like Bonding With Baby: A Musical Approach and Rhythm Zoo for Primary Schoolers (registration required). Learn more about the programme and register for the ticketed workshops at Music for Everyone Day.
Where: 496 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678099
Website: Music for Everyone Day
illumi Singapore
Pay a visit to illumi and be mesmerised by a breathtaking display of larger-than-life structures and innovative light installations. illumi Singapore is open from 13 September 2024 at the Bayfront Event Ground. This event is billed as the world’s largest light, sound, and multimedia event of its kind and feels as if Christmas has come early to Singapore! Find out more about illumi.
Christmas Wonderland
Christmas Wonderland will ignite your senses this festive season with an amazing array of new immersive experiences with even more light displays and festive performances, as well as the return of fan favourites that will delight visitors of all ages. Visitors can enjoy ‘snowfall’ in the tropics surrounded by a dazzling light installation, say hello to a trio of Merry Bears, explore an enchanted forest, be transported to a serene realm at the Winter Solstice, have a go at carnival games, catch festive performances by local artistes, dine on festive treats and more. Find out more about Christmas Wonderland.
When: 29 November 2024 to 1 January 2025
Where: Gardens by the Bay
Visit Japanese Garden & Chinese Garden
Since Japanese Garden and Chinese Garden are next to each other, how about paying both beautiful parks a visit?
Cross the 13-arch White Rainbow Bridge at Chinese Garden. The classical white bridge transports visitors across the waters of Jurong Lake to the island where Chinese Garden is situated. The Chinese Garden’s iconic 13-arch bridge is built in the style of the 17-arch bridge of the Summer Palace in Beijing.
You can also see the pagodas, tea pavilion, bonsai garden, bamboo tunnel while exploring the grounds.
Then cross the bridge to Japanese Garden. Take a stroll at four thematic gardens at Floral Garden, check out the Sunken Garden and keep your cool with some ice-cream. Journey on to Silver Moon Terrace, Wind Chime Pavilion and Teahouse which are tranquil spots to linger at.
Learn more about Chinese Garden and Japanese Garden.
Find “Hundred Acre Woods” At Bidadari Park
Pay a visit to Bidadari Park, the new park that has been inspired by Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Woods. Walk around the footpaths and enjoy the view of Alkaff Lake before heading over to the Adventure Playwoods playground where more fun awaits. You can even adjourn over to Woodleigh Mall after for a meal. Read more about what to expect at Bidadari Park.
Play:Date Unlocking Cabinets of Play, National Museum of Singapore
Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play is a collaboration between National Museum of Singapore, artists and toy collectors to showcase stories of childhood toys through an immersive showcase, large-scale artworks and digital gamified experiences. Step into a world of playful nostalgia at the engaging experiential pop-up, developed as part of the Museum’s Collecting Contemporary Singapore initiative. The initiative aims to showcase and collect memories and objects from recent decades. There are four main segments to look out for at Play:Date with five commissioned artworks on the Museum’s exterior, 280 toys showcased by 10 collectors, digital game machines and a tunnel. Find out more about Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play
Where: National Museum of Singapore, Level 1 and 2
When: Till 5 January 2025, 10 am to 7 pm daily
Jumptopia Triple Adventure, Marina Bay Sands
Residing at Marina Bay Sands, Expo and Convention Hall C from 26 November 2024 to 5 January 2025, Jumptopia Triple Adventure boasts a whopping 45,000 square feet made up of 10 humongous bouncy castles and promises to bring three times the excitement and joy to you and your loved ones.
CoComelon, Sonic the Hedgehog and Kiztopia characters will all be in the form of jump-worthy inflatables. Kids can take their pick to pose and play at various playzones! There are also claw machines and food trucks to check out.
When: 26 November 2024 to 5 January 2025
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm (unlimited playtime)
Friday to Sunday & Public Holidays, 10 am to 8 pm (five sessions, two hours per session)
Where: Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Hall C, Level 1 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
Into the Hawkerverse & Other School Holiday Activities
The Into the Hawkerverse exhibition at Children’s Museum Singapore aims to introduce Singapore’s vibrant and indispensable hawker culture to little ones in fun, immersive and interactive ways. Kids can learn everything about street hawkers, popular and well-loved hawker dishes and as well as hawker centre design! The latest hawker-themed exhibition is bound to bring back memories and have different generations talking about hawker food.
During the November and December school holidays, there are also other hands-on activities to participate in. Craft a Kueh Tutu Magnet or a Ice-Kachang keychain, or have a sensory birthday celebration.
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE XR Experience
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE will be makes its Southeast Asian debut at Science Centre Singapore As the world’s largest extended reality or XR space exploration exhibit, Space Explorers: THE INFINITE guarantees to be both an out-of-body and out-of-this world experience.
Carefully woven into this immersive encounter was more than 16 hours’ worth of video diaries of astronauts on their NASA mission stint. Being in their midst up-close made us realise the high level of aptitude and resilience required of these space personnel, considering the risks and difficulty of tasks in a foreign environment like space. It caused us to better appreciate their work and how what they do sustains life here on earth more than we think.
When: 12 October 2024 to 23 March 2025
Where: The Annexe Science Centre Singapore
Age Requirement: 9+ (Children between 9 and 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult)
How Much: From $32
Website: Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
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