December in Singapore is packed with festive cheer, magical experiences, and year-end highlights for the whole family. Step into the enchanting Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy or catch the whimsical Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show. Art enthusiasts won’t want to miss The Art of Banksy: Without Limits Exhibition, while animal lovers can enjoy the heartwarming Christmas at the Stable by EQUAL.
As the year wraps up, look forward to the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2025, 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!
1. Effective Myopia Management with MiYOSMART
Protect your child’s vision today with MiYOSMART lenses! These innovative lenses slow myopia progression by 60% and adapt to all light conditions, offering unmatched comfort and UV protection.
Don’t wait! Give your child the gift of a healthy vision for a brighter future.
For more information, visit Myopia Management with MiYOSMART.
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2. Back-to-School Giveaway: Win Sustainable Lunch Box Sets from ARIA!
Crafted from organic cotton, BPA-free silicone, and bamboo, ARIA’s durable designs are free from harmful plastics and made to last beyond infancy, promoting less waste. With ARIA, sustainable parenting is made simple and accessible for every family.
We are giving away 3 eco-friendly ARIA lunch box sets to help kick-start the new school year in style!
📅 23 Dec 2024 to 6 Jan 2025
Head over to our Instagram to take part!
For more information, visit ARIA Lunch Box Sets Giveaway.
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3. Happy Train Year End Promotion 2024
While most brain development centres focus on flashcards and worksheets, we focus on designing motor-sensory activities that help children solve problems and learn new concepts.
Join our Bilingual Right Brain Training Class which offers an enriching and immersive experience designed to open doors to endless opportunities and provide your child with a competitive edge in today’s globalised world.
Hurry, limited seats are available. Register now here!
For more information, visit Happy Train Year End Promotion 2024.
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4. One Punggol Celebrates Year-End Holiday with Carnival Fun, Snow and Light Shows
Families will have a blast watching snowfall this festive season! There are always plenty of photo-taking opportunities at the enchanting musical lights and snowfall shows, festive performances, exciting carnival games and fun rides for the whole family.
📅 21 Dec 2024 to 1 Jan 2025
⏰ 3pm – 10pm
📍 One Punggol
🏷 Free admission to the public
For more information, visit One Punggol Year-End Holiday.
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5. LCentral Speech & Drama Trial Class
Strong communication skills are vital for building confidence, social abilities, and self-expression in children. Investing in these skills early can shape their success. Our Speech & Drama programme, designed for ages 4 to 6, combines storytelling, drama, and public speaking to nurture confidence, performance skills, and effective communication. Discover the magic of stories with a trial class!
Register now to learn more about LCentral’s Speech & Drama programme and unlock your child’s potential.
Special trial class rate: $25 (UP: $70): Enjoy a discounted first trial class to experience our dynamic Speech & Drama programme. Simply click on TNAP25 to use the promo code when booking via WhatsApp!
Promotion is valid from 18 Nov to 31 Dec 2024.
For more promotions, visit LCentral Speech & Drama Promotions.
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6. Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy (迪士尼奇妙花园)
This holiday season, Gardens by the Bay presents Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy, featuring large-scale topiary and floral sculptures of beloved Disney characters. For the first time in Singapore, Gardens by the Bay will reimagine Disney and Pixar favourites such as Mickey Mouse & Friends, Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid, Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, and more, as stunning horticultural displays at Floral Fantasy. Organised in collaboration with Disney and supported by Singapore Tourism Board, this enchanting exhibit will delight visitors of all ages.
📅 1 Dec 2024 to 31 Mar 30 Jun 2025
⏰ 10am to 9pm
📍 Floral Fantasy
Details:
- Admission to Floral Fantasy applies.
- Visit here for more details.
You can get tickets online via Klook.
For more information, visit Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy.
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7. Get a glimpse into the magic of Kinderland Academy & Preschool’s curriculum!
Looking for a preschool that offers a holistic education for your child?
Kinderland Academy & Preschool’s unique music-infused curriculum enhances early brain development! Well-researched to boost your child’ growth in many areas, watch your child build on their listening, motor, self-expression and social-emotional skills, and improve memory with Kinderland.
Attractive perks worth up to $4,400 if your child starts class by 2 January 2025!
Sign up now here!
For more information, visit Kinderland Academy & Preschool Enrolment.
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8. Singapore Really Really Free Market (SRRFM)
The Really Really Free Market is a temporary market based on giving and building a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all. Everything is free! Come share your stuff (books, CDs, toys, food, etc) or skills (tarot card reading, hair cutting, poetry writing, singing, etc) by giving them to others who need them!
📅 28 Dec 2024
⏱ 10am – 2pm
📍 BS Centre, 243 Alexandra Rd, Singapore 159932
🏷 Free. Everyone is welcome!
For more information, visit Singapore Really Really Free Market (SRRFM).
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9. Crocs End of Season Sale and Holiday Sale
Buy 1 get 20%, Buy 2 get 30%, Buy 3 get 40% from 20 to 25 December 2024. Terms & Conditions: Offer valid online. Valid on selected products only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Offer valid while supplies last. Offer not valid on previous purchases. Limited time only.
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10. Prestigio Delights Red Christmas Giveaway
To spread the holiday cheer, Prestigio Delights is giving away 5 sets of $35 Red Christmas Giveaway Sets filled with festive delights:
🎁 Shih Chuan Apple Vinegar Drink (140ml Bundle of 6)
🎁 Santa Maria Nacho Chips Original (185g)
🎁 Santa Maria Dip Nacho Cheese Style (250g)
🎁 Santa Maria Potato Pops Sweet Chili (100g)
🎁 Santa Maria Tex Mex Salsa Dip Medium (250g)
🎁 Santa Maria Tortilla Original Medium (320g)
📅 2 to 16 Dec 2024
Head over to our Instagram to take part!
For more information, visit Prestigio Delights Red Christmas Giveaway.
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11. Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2025
Fireworks illuminated the skyline with exuberant colours at last year’s edition of the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown last year. Photo Credit Urban Redevelopment Authority
This year’s Marina Bay Singapore Countdown is part of the ONE Countdown series of island-wide celebratory events to commemorate Singapore’s 60th birthday (SG60). Festivities have already begun at Marina Bay with illumi – one of the world’s largest light and multimedia shows that has landed in Singapore for the first time. Visitors can look forward to more exciting activities setting the Bay abuzz in the weeks to come. As a finale, Marina Bay’s spectacular annual fireworks display, designed by the team behind STAR ISLAND, will light up the sky around the Bay on New Year’s Eve to bid farewell to 2024.
📅 31 Dec 2024
📍 Marina Bay
For more information, visit Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2025.
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12. Our Tampines Hub New year’s Eve Countdown 2024 (Fireworks)
Fireworks at OTH New Year Eve Countdown. Photo: Our Tampines Hub
Come New Year’s Eve, Our Tampines Hub will be ushering in 2025 with K-pop boogie dance sessions, magical fireworks-in-the-park and fun-filled revelries as part of ONE Countdown to celebrate SG60.
Over at Tampines Central Park, residents can party the night away with energetic music performances by the Geylang Ska Syndicate and MOHANO quintet. The highlight of the celebration is the dazzling and magical fireworks display in the park at the stroke of midnight!
📅 31 Dec 2024
⏱ From 10pm
📍 Our Tampines Hub and Tampines Central Park
For more information, visit Our Tampines Hub OTH Countdown 2025.
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13. CQ @ Clarke Quay New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Enter CQ @ Clarke Quay’s futuristic-themed celebration as the riverside lifestyle destination’s annual New Year Eve’s party returns with a thrilling, day-and-night immersive experience to welcome 2025. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, this ONE Countdown 2025 celebration that is part of SG60 will bring everyone together to welcome the New Year with excitement and unity across the island.
📅 31 Dec 2024
⏱ 5pm till late
📍 CQ @ Clarke Quay
For more information, visit CQ @ Clarke Quay New Year’s Eve Countdown Party.
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14. Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show（滨海湾花园圣诞列车之旅）
A century-old American Christmas tradition is arriving in town this December, as the Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show floral display, presented in collaboration with the Embassy of the United States in Singapore, makes its debut in Flower Dome. Experience the magic of model trains chugging past miniature versions of iconic American landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge, and Grand Central Station—all crafted from botanical materials such as pine cone scales, twigs, bark, seeds, and leaves.
📅 2 Dec 2024 to 5 Jan 2025
⏰ 9am to 9pm
📍 Flower Dome
Details:
- Admission to Flower Dome applies.
- Visit here for details.
You can get tickets online via Klook.
For more information, visit Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy.
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15. The Art of Banksy: Without Limits Exhibition
Custom-built to fit the unique Singapore venue spanning 1,200 sqm, The Art of Banksy: Without Limits includes several experiential areas and more than 170 of the artist’s works such as certified originals, prints, photos, lithographs, sculptures, murals, and video mapping installations specially created for this tour. The experience will allow an up-close perspective of some of Banksy’s most iconic artworks, authentically bringing the spirit of street art to the indoor exhibit.
📅 From 5 Dec 2024
⏰ Various sessions
📍 25 Scotts Road, Singapore
You can get tickets online via Fever.
For more information, visit The Art of Banksy: Without Limits Exhibition.
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Ring in the New Year at Let’s Celebrate 2025 on 31 December at OCBC Square, Singapore Sports Hub! Enjoy electrifying live performances, crowd-pulling acts like Mr. Bee’s Circus Comedy Show and CJ the Bubble Girl, and thrilling activities starting from 5pm. Dance to DJ sets, win prizes, and revel in the spectacular 15-minute fireworks display at midnight – the longest of the countdown celebrations this year!
📅 31 Dec 2024
⏱ From 5pm
📍 OCBC Square at Singapore Sports Hub
🏷 Free
For more information, visit Let’s Celebrate 2025 Countdown Party.
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17. Do Good with The Boys’ Brigade Share-a-Gift (BBSG) Project 2024
Have a meaningful holiday season this year by volunteering with The Boys’ Brigade Share-a-Gift Project to deliver food hampers and fulfil the Christmas wishes of 51,185 beneficiaries across Singapore!
They invite the public, including families, to sign up and make a real difference by volunteering for door-to-door deliveries to beneficiaries. BBSG’s iconic red food hampers are packed with essentials including rice, beverages, and canned halal food to support the well-being and needs of our beneficiaries.
For more information, visit The Boys’ Brigade Share-a-Gift (BBSG) Project 2024.
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18. PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure
It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration! But first, Ryder and his team of pirate pups must rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. When they do, they also discover a secret pirate treasure map! The PAW Patrol set out over land and sea to find the treasure for Mayor Goodway’s celebration before Mayor Humdinger finds it first! Enjoy 15% off ticket prices when you check out with UOB Card! Applicable for packages with [UOB Exclusive] only.
📅 12 to 15 Dec 2024
📍 Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
You can get tickets online via Klook.
For more information, visit PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure.
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19. One Punggol Christmas One-derland
Come join us this Dec for a Christmas One-derland Celebration at One Punggol! Event Highlights include festive snack stalls, arcade game booths, laser tag, zoomoov rides, photobooth, live band music, and community performances.
📅 15 Dec 2024
⏰ 6pm – 9pm
📍 One Punggol
For more information, visit One Punggol Christmas.
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20. Becky Bunny’s Adventure’s for Life – The Hawker Centre in collaboration with Families for Life and Speak Good English Movement
Becky Bunny and her family decide to stop at a hawker centre for dinner after their stroll at a nearby park. What will Becky Bunny do when Little Brother gets into an accident? Will she remember to walk carefully in the crowded hawker centre? Join Becky Bunny and her family as they discover the family values of respect and care and concern.
📅 6 & 8 Dec 2024
⏰ 2.30pm (approximately 30 mins per session
📍 Children’s Museum Singapore
🏷 This is a free drop-in programme for museum ticket holders
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21. The Healing Journal Book Launch at CaringSG CAREforward Event
CAREforward is a CaringSG campaign dedicated to spreading care and hope to caregivers, particularly those who support loved ones with special needs. Every dollar raised goes towards providing caregiver programmes, support resources, and ongoing initiatives that promote well-being for caregivers.
📅 1 Dec 2024, Sunday
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 Punggol Regional Library
🏷 Free
Bonus: For every $50 donation made at the CaringSG booth at the CAREforward Event on 1 December 2024, donors can also receive a complimentary CAREcottage item handmade by special needs caregivers, whilst stocks last.
For more information, visit CaringSG CAREforward Event.
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22. Crossing Cultures at ACM: Festive Weekend
Join us for a festive weekend at the museum to celebrate the year’s end! Enjoy upbeat performances, wine and dining workshops, and celebrations inspired by Asian traditions.
📅 6 to 8 Dec 2024
⏰ 4pm – 9pm
📍 Asian Civilisations Museum
🏷 Free and ticketed activities available
For more information, visit Crossing Cultures at ACM: Festive Weekend.
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23. Christmas at the Stable by EQUAL
Image credit: EQUAL
An annual fundraising event by EQUAL, the four-day event will feature immersive encounters with therapy horses, festive performances, tractor rides, games and workshops for all ages, as well as a Christmas Market featuring pop-ups by well-loved retail and F&B brands. Ticket sales and event proceeds go towards supporting the charity, ensuring their animal-assisted programmes remain affordable for their beneficiaries, as well as the well-being of their animal partners.
📅 5 to 8 Dec 2024
📍 EQUAL, 100 Jalan Mashhor, S299177
🏷 Charges apply
Tickets are available at Klook.
For more information, visit Christmas at the Stable.
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24. Year-End Escapes and Foodie Tour with Dorsett Changi City
Celebrate the end of 2024 at Dorsett Changi City Singapore with exclusive year-end offers! From now until 31 December 2024, unwind in the vibrant Dorsett, Deluxe, or Splash Rooms starting at S$248 nett per night or enjoy breakfast for two from S$268 nett per night. Each stay includes unlimited internet, in-room kitchenette access and full use of hotel amenities!
Enhance your stay with the Foodie Tour launched on 10 November 2024.
This complimentary Sunday experience features a curated tasting menu of local delights at Cosford Container Park, Singapore’s largest F&B container park with breathtaking airport runway views. Limited spots available—register early! Discover vibrant stays and unique flavors at Dorsett Changi City Singapore.
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25. Toys”R”Us Paragon Grand Reopening
Nestled in the heart of Orchard Road, the revamped Toys”R”Us Paragon store redefines the toy shopping experience for families and kidults alike. Blending boutique ambience with playful fun, the store features a curated selection of toys and collectibles for all ages. A dedicated kidult section offers trendy brands like BE@RBRICK, Mighty Jaxx, and ThreeZero, alongside exclusive treasures like the Mickey Mouse Transformation Figure and High-End Transformer Bumblebee Figurine. Celebrate the season with the “Toys are Joys” Toy Book, showcasing over 2,000 exciting gift ideas, making it the ultimate guide for spreading holiday cheer.
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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.
🎨🎳🎯 Year-End School Holidays 2024 🧩🎭🎪
The year-end November and December holidays are here! We’ve put together an exciting list of November-December School Holiday Activities for Kids. From meet-and-greet sessions with beloved characters to open houses and engaging holiday enrichment programmes, there’s something for every child to enjoy this festive season.
☃️❄️ CHRISTMAS ❄️⛄️
Get ready to dive into the Christmas spirit with our curated list of Christmas Events & Activities in Singapore! Experience magical snowfall, enjoy festive fun at shopping malls, and explore vibrant Christmas markets and carolling sessions. Need to spruce up your home or office? Check out our guide on where to buy Christmas trees in Singapore for the perfect holiday centrepiece.
🕒🎉 New Year 2025 🎉🕒
Ready to ring in the New Year? Celebrate in style with our list of New Year’s Eve 2025 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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