December in Singapore is packed with festive cheer, magical experiences, and year-end highlights for the whole family. Catch the whimsical Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show.
As the year wraps up, look forward to the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2027, the joy of Christmas celebrations, and the release of Secondary 1 Posting results. Here’s what’s new this December to make the season unforgettable!
Give your child the opportunity to build confidence and strengthen their English. ✨
Visit the British Council Open House to discover our English courses for kids and teens, from Early Years to Secondary.
📍 Toa Payoh Centre – 28 November
📍 Napier Road Centre – 5 December
Plus, enjoy exclusive offers for Open House attendees:
🎁 Free trial classes for kids and teens
💰 Up to S$700 off course fees
🎟️ S$60 registration fee waiver
Spaces are limited – Register here now to secure your spot today!
For more information, visit British Council Open House.
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2. DINO-A-LIVE’s Dinosaur Odyssey – World’s Most Realistic Dinosaur Show Singapore
DINO-A-LIVE brings its acclaimed Japanese live dinosaur experience, DINOSAUR ODYSSEY, to Resorts World Sentosa for its first large-scale indoor production outside Japan. Featuring 15 ultra-realistic life-sized dinosaurs – including the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and Brachiosaurus – the approximately 70-minute spectacular places audiences remarkably close to these prehistoric creatures as they move, breathe, and roam the performance space.
Beyond the main show, visitors can explore the DINO Mart merchandise showcase, dine at the dinosaur-themed DINO Café, and purchase a limited T-Rex Photo Experience add-on. A thrilling, immersive adventure perfect for families and dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.
📅 3 to 6 Dec 2026
📍 Resorts World Convention Centre Resorts World Sentosa
🏷 Get your tickets on SISTIC and Klook
For more information, visit DINO-A-LIVE’s Dinosaur Odyssey!
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3. The Story of Studio Ghibli at Gardens by the Bay
The Story of Studio Ghibli makes its world premiere at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore, in the largest presentation of this immersive exhibition to date. Spanning nearly 3,500 square metres, the experience transports visitors into 12 life-sized worlds inspired by beloved films including My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, and The Boy and the Heron. Highlights include a world-first eight-metre-tall recreation of Spirited Away’s iconic bathhouse and interactive multimedia installations throughout.
A magical, must-visit experience for Ghibli fans of all ages, tickets are available via Klook.
📅 From 18 Dec 2026
📍 Gardens by the Bay
🏷 Get your tickets on Klook
For more information, visit The Story of Studio Ghibli!
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4. Gardens-A-Glow Festival Singapore Botanic Gardens
Gardens-A-Glow, Singapore Botanic Gardens’ refreshed year-end festive celebration, invites the community to decorate some 250 trees, continuing the beloved Trees of the World tradition. Donors giving $800 or more to the Garden City Fund can decorate a tree with family, friends, or community groups, with donations supporting the Gardens’ conservation, research, and education work.
A $10,000 cluster adoption includes an ornament-making workshop. Free public tree-decorating sessions are also available via registration. After the festival, the trees will be planted across Singapore’s parks, extending their legacy for years to come.
📅 5 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
📍 Various Spaces around Singapore Botanic Gardens
For more information, visit Gardens-A-Glow Festival.
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Note: All details are correct as of the time of publishing. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information, no guarantee is given nor responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in the compilation. Readers are advised to check with the respective event organisers for the most updated schedules, venues and details.
It is the year-end November & December holidays. We have compiled a list of November-December School Holidays 2026 Activities for Kids. Click on the image below to find out more.
☃️❄️ CHRISTMAS ❄️⛄️
From Christmas markets to carolling sessions to “snow fall“, here’s a list of Christmas Events & Activities where you and your family can soak up the X’mas spirit in Singapore! Don’t forget to check out what’s happening at the Shopping Malls this School holidays.
🕒🎉 New Year 2027 🎉🕒
Ready to ring in the New Year? Celebrate in style with our list of New Year’s Eve 2027 Countdown Parties in Singapore! From dazzling NYE fireworks displays to family-friendly festivities, there are plenty of ways to welcome the New Year with joy and excitement.
🕒🎉 New Year 2026 🎉🕒
Ready to ring in the New Year? Celebrate in style with our list of New Year’s Eve 2026 Countdown Parties in Singapore! From dazzling NYE fireworks displays to family-friendly festivities, there are plenty of ways to welcome the New Year with joy and excitement.
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