November in Singapore brings a flurry of emotion and excitement – not just the start of year-end school holidays, but also the highly anticipated PSLE results release. As students and parents process those big news moments, the city also turns its sights to festive joy: mall displays, events, and even little “snowfall” moments that make Christmas feel magical.
With holiday cheer already in the air, Singapore is transforming into a winter wonderland – here’s a look at what’s new this November.
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. British Council November/December 2026 Holiday Camps (Early Years to Secondary)
Looking for a meaningful November–December school holiday activity?
The British Council November/December 2026 Holiday Camps let children explore new ideas, practise English and grow through hands-on experiences.. From games and storytelling to group projects and presentations, children can build confidence in English while developing communication, creativity, collaboration and critical-thinking skills.
Camps are available for Early Years, Primary and Secondary learners, with age-appropriate programmes led by experienced teachers in small class sizes.
📅 23 November to 18 December 2026 (weekly camps)
📍 Napier Road & Toa Payoh Centres
👉 Register here now and save up to S$400 for multi-week camp registrations.
For more information, visit British Council November/December 2026 Holiday Camps.
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3. Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts & Cultural Troupe (SHHKACT) Year-end Holiday Camps
Make the school holidays meaningful with three exciting themed camps combining Chinese language, creativity and hands-on learning experiences!
🏯 三国演义广播书画营 – 3 Kingdoms Broadcasting, Chinese Calligraphy & Painting Camp
🎙️ 配音与新闻播报营 – Voice-Over & News Broadcast Camp
🔎 《包青天密室探案戏剧营》 – Justice Bao Escape Room Mystery Drama Camp
For more information, visit SHHKACT Year-end Holiday Camps.
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4. Academia Winter Holiday Writing Programmes for Primary Students
Academia’s Winter Holiday Programmes offer focused English writing workshops for Primary 1 to Primary 6 students. Designed to strengthen composition writing, story structure, characterisation, descriptive techniques and clarity of expression, each programme is tailored to the needs of different Primary levels. Younger students build strong storytelling foundations, while middle and upper Primary students develop characterisation, narrative structure, vocabulary, suspense and PSLE-style writing skills.
Programmes are available in 2-day and 3-day formats at Academia’s Upper Thomson and Coronation centres, with additional preparatory programmes available for students entering Secondary 1 and Junior College.
For more information, visit Academia Winter Holiday Writing Programmes.
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5. Free Movie Screening: The Tiger’s World
The Tiger’s World is a free silent-cinema screening that takes viewers deep into the Malaysian rainforest, revealing the secret lives of its wildlife through remarkable remote camera footage. The film follows the elusive Malayan tiger, exploring how camera traps help conservationists identify individual tigers and understand their behaviour. It also sheds light on the serious threats they face, including poaching and habitat loss, while highlighting the dedicated people working to protect them.
Organised by Singapore Wildcat Action Group, registration is required. Bring your own headphones.
📅 1 Nov 2026
🕙 7pm – 9pm
📍 Eco-Lake Lawn, Singapore Botanic Gardens [Nearest MRT: Botanic Gardens MRT station (CC19 / DT9)
🏷 Free. Registration required.
For more information, visit Free movie screening at Singapore Botanic Gardens.
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The Istana welcomes the public to visit its grounds during Istana Open Houses, held up to five times yearly. Each Open House features live performances and family-friendly activities.
📅 1 Nov 2026
🕙 10am – 8pm
📍 The Istana
For more information, visit Istana Open House.
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7. Free Admission to National Orchid Garden
Enjoy free admission* to National Orchid Garden for students, Singaporeans, Permanent Residents, Work Permit Holders on Deepavali.
📅 8 Nov and 23 to 29 Nov 2026
⏱ 8.30am to 6pm (Last entry at 6pm)
📍 National Orchid Garden
For more information visit Free Admission To National Orchid Garden.
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8. Orchard Road Christmas Light Up
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📅 From 7 Nov 2026 (TBD)
⏱ 7pm onwards
📍 Orchard Road
For more information, visit Orchard Road Christmas Lights 2026!
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9. Music Oasis by Singapore Chinese Orchestra
📅 14 Nov 2026
🕙 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Singapore Botanic Gardens
🏷 Free Admission
Under the baton of Associate Conductor Lien Boon Hua, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra returns to the Singapore Botanic Gardens this November, welcoming audiences to an evening of magnificent Chinese orchestral music amidst lush greenery.
Bring your picnic mat and join us for an unforgettable evening at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, where nature and music come together in celebration of Chinese orchestral classics and contemporary works.
For more information, visit Free Concert Singapore Botanic Gardens.
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10. Pokémon RUN 30: A Pokémon Adventure Awaits at The Kallang
Pokémon RUN is an interactive Fun Run experience that brings together Pokémon fans and runners in a themed adventure format. First held as the Pokémon RUN Carnival 2015 in Taiwan, the run is now making a comeback to more Asian countries, including Singapore, as part of the celebrations for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.
Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition will be held on 7 – 8 November at The Kallang. The event invites participants to embark on an immersive journey through the world of Pokémon in celebration of Pokémon’s past, present, and future.
📅 7 & 8 Nov 2026
🕙 7am – 2pm
📍 The Kallang
For more information, visit Pokémon RUN 30.
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11. Christmas Train Show at Gardens by the Bay
Celebrate the season at the Christmas Train Show! Marvel at miniature trains gliding through Santa’s hometown in Finland, past sparkling Christmas trees, festive poinsettias, and Rovaniemi’s enchanting toy workshops.
📅 20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
🕙 9am – 9pm
📍 Flower Dome
You can get tickets via Klook, Fever, Pelago and KKday.
For more information, visit Christmas Train Show.
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12. Celebrate Grandparents’ Day 2026 at the National Museum of Singapore
The National Museum of Singapore’s Grandparents’ Day celebration honours Singapore’s active seniors through a joyful day of intergenerational connection, stories, and shared experiences. Built around three pillars of active ageing – physical activity, social connection, and good nutrition – highlights include an intergenerational food-making workshop, a dance movement workshop inspired by the Singapore History Gallery, a Human Library, a Seniors Talent Show, and an Intergenerational Fashion Show.
Co-created with partners including Lions Befrienders, Montfort Care, and the Health Promotion Board, the celebration offers seniors a meaningful platform to share their stories and stay active, connected, and engaged.
📅 21 Nov 2026
🕙 10am – 7pm (Last entry to the galleries at 6:30pm)
📍 National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
🏷 Free and ticketed programmes. Entrance to galleries is free for Singaporeans and PRs | Ticketed for General Visitors
For more information, visit Grandparents’ Day 2026 National Museum of Singapore.
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13. Come together this Christmas at Resorts World Sentosa’s Season of Joy
Photo Credit: Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa’s Season of Joy is a resort-wide Christmas celebration where festive traditions meet the energy of K-wave culture. Highlights include Glowcean Wonderland at Singapore Oceanarium, A Universal Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore featuring Dazzling Dessert Studios and the North Pole Jingle Jam, and K-Wave Christmas at Adventure Cove Waterpark.
At the heart of the celebrations is Colours of our Wishes, an interactive festive installation inviting guests to share their wishes. Guests can also enjoy festive dining, Pierre Hermé Paris’ exclusive Circus Collection, and a specially curated Season of Joy hotel stay package.
📅 27 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
📍 Resorts World Sentosa
For more information, visit Christmas at Resorts World Sentosa!
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📅 21 Nov 2026
🕙 5.30pm – 6.30pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Singapore Botanic Gardens
🏷 Free Admission
SAMBIESTA returns to the Singapore Botanic Gardens with a refreshed Samba Botanica experience that brings the rhythms off the stage and onto the lawn. This year, audiences can get hands-on through a series of bite-sized Lawn Jams, picking up percussion instruments, learning a groove and playing together with SAMBIESTA. In between each jam, catch the band live with their signature Afro-Brazilian rhythms and reimagined favourites for an evening to get everyone moving, jamming and making music together.
For more information, visit Free Concert Singapore Botanic Gardens.
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Run For Inclusion 2026 celebrates “Togetherness” with a new relay category for teams of four. Participants can choose a 4km run, 8km run, or a 4x2km relay. The signature Blindfold Run offers sighted participants a unique experience guided by a fellow runner.
The event aims to bring together 2,000 participants, including Persons with Special Needs and caregivers, with 1,000 complimentary entries available. It’s a meaningful opportunity to foster community and inclusion through sport.
📅 7 Nov 2026
🕙 From 4pm
📍 HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir
For more information, visit Run For Inclusion 2026.
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16. HYROX Youngstars in Singapore
HYROX Youngstars, the world’s largest fitness race’s dedicated youth concept, makes its official Asia launch in Singapore, welcoming young athletes aged 8 to 15. Featuring age-adapted workout stations including SkiErg, Sled Push, Rowing, Kettlebell Farmers Carry, and Wall Balls, the event is designed to build confidence, resilience, and a love for fitness racing in the next generation.
Presented in partnership with title partner AIA Singapore, the launch is expected to welcome approximately 2,000 young participants. A fantastic opportunity for families to come together and experience the excitement of HYROX in an inclusive, age-appropriate setting.
📅 28 to 29 Nov 2026
For more information, visit HYROX Youngstars Singapore.
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17. FairPrice Share-A-Textbook
Share-A-Textbook is back! This year, the initiative is jointly organised by FairPrice Group and National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) to give pre-loved textbooks a second life and make educational resources more accessible to students across Singapore. Join us to support young learners while giving pre-loved textbooks a new lease of life and promoting sustainability!
Donation Drive: 14 to 28 Nov 2026
Distribution Drive: 4 to 5 Dec 2026
For more information, visit FairPrice Share-A-Textbook 2026.
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18. Christmas Together KIDSforKIDS Market
Christmas Together KIDSforKIDS Market transforms Marina Bay Sands into a 70,000 sq ft Christmas Village with 18 signature experiences, 150+ brands, 50 live performances, and 40 workshops – all built around creative ways to give. Families can personalise a bear at Kindness Bear House, write letters at Santa’s Post Office, and explore the Village Carnival.
The festival supports Singapore Red Cross Young Hearts, with different experiences offering different giving arrangements. Young changemakers can even apply to run their own KIDSforKIDS shop, turning their ideas into fundraising projects for children-in-need.
📅 27 to 29 Nov2026
🕙 10am to 9pm
📍 Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Hall F
For more information, visit Christmas Together KIDSforKIDS Market.
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19. Gateway Arts’ How To Be A Kid
Meet twelve-year-old Molly, who becomes “Supergirl” after her grandmother’s passing – cooking, cleaning and caring for her grieving mum and younger brother. But being Supergirl doesn’t feel like being a kid.
They can’t turn back time, but Molly and her family can find a way forward.
Tender and uplifting, Gateway Arts’ How To Be A Kid explores how families navigate grief through communication, understanding and support. For children aged 7–12 and their families, each performance includes a post-show discussion with Singapore Children’s Society, encouraging families to open up and support one another.
📅 5 to 15 Nov 2026
📍 Black Box, Gateway Theatre
Tickets are available on SISTIC.
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Note: All details are correct as at 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.
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