Christmas is a special season. With the year winding down, it is a time to enjoy with family and friends. To get into the festive spirit, there are many different Christmas events and things to do during the year-end. Festive lights, Christmas markets, Christmas-themed activities, carolling, celebrations – there is no lack of Christmas events in Singapore to soak in the atmosphere.
If your family enjoys festive blooms, shopping for unique gifts, traditional carols, Christmas markets, Christmas with characters, bouncy castles, stunning Christmas décor – read on for ideas on where to spend your Christmas holidays in Singapore!
Christmas Things to Do & Events in Singapore 2025
Christmas Wonderland
Christmas Wonderland 2025 returns to Gardens by the Bay with its biggest edition yet from 29 November 2025 to 1 January 2026, bringing more lights, sights, and festive charm than ever before. Covering a sprawling 30,000 square metres, the twelfth edition brings an even broader selection of activities, installations, and festive moments for visitors young and old. More than 40 attractions and over 140 hours of programming await, blending exciting new additions with returning highlights that many have come to love. Find out more about Christmas Wonderland.
CARNIVAL OF CHRISTMAS CHEER: Celebrate and Win at Plantation Plaza and Northshore Plaza!
SNOW MUCH TO CELEBRATE: Christmas Fun at The Centrepoint
When: 29 November 2025 to 1 January 2026
Where: Gardens by the Bay
Christmas Train Show at Flower Dome
The Christmas Train Show is back! This is one of the most kid-friendly floral displays each year. This year, the diversity of trains from Denmark, the USA, and Singapore stop by Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay in a magical snowy setting. Flower Dome’s signature Christmas trees and poinsettias during this special period enhance the warmth of the yuletide season. Read more about the Christmas Train Show at Gardens by the Bay.
When: Sunday, 23 November to Sunday, 4 January 2026
Opening Hours: 9 am to 9 pm
Where: Flower Dome
Ticketing: Admission charges to the Flower Dome apply
Sci-sational Christmas 2025 at Science Centre Singapore
The elves are hard at work preparing a surprise party for Santa. From 12 to 25 December, kids ages 5 and above can join them at five different activity stations around Science Centre Singapore and get the party ready!
Help the elves design a unique present, then create your own swirly, coloured gift wrapper. Complete the recipes for a Christmas feast and make glow-in-the-dark ornaments to light up the party. And since no celebration is complete without music, how about making a one-of-a-kind musical Christmas card too?
Once all the activities have been completed, kids can claim their official Sci-sational Christmas Party Planner Badge! Find out more about Sci-sational Christmas.
Carnival of Christmas Cheer
If you are looking for things to do to enjoy the festive Christmas spirit that will not take you too far away from home, head down to the Carnival of Christmas Cheer. Celebrate the season at Plantation Plaza from 6 to 7 December 2025, and continue the festive fun at Northshore Plaza from 20 to 21 December 2025, from 5 pm to 9 pm on both weekends and enjoy dazzling displays, engaging activities, and joyful entertainment. Get more details about the Carnival of Christmas Cheer.
Snow in Singapore
Want to experience “snow?” This is a great Christmas thing to do in Singapore that will get kids having fun and experiencing some of the joy of the festive season. We have a great list for you – just for that special White Christmas. Here is where to find that magical wintry treat! There are 12 spots in all to choose from.
Christmas on a Great Street & Orchard Road Light-Up
The Christmas lights along Orchard Road will be twinkling away as Christmas on A Great Street returns to spread the festive cheer. For some, viewing the Christmas lights along Orchard Road is an essential Christmas thing to do in Singapore. There are also photo spots along the pedestrian walkway along Orchard Road. Find out more about the Orchard Road Christmas light up.
The Great Christmas Village @ Ngee Ann City & Shaw House, Orchard
The Great Christmas Village by Kiztopia brings the festive season to life with two lively locations: Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza and Shaw House Urban Plaza. Each location is packed with rides, games, and cheerful holiday attractions. Perfect for families with young children, the event offers everything from carousels, Ferris wheel rides, and mini express trains to carnival booths, claw machines, and adorable photo spots for Christmas keepsakes.
Where: Orchard Road (Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza & Shaw House Urban Plaza)
When:
8 November 2025 to 1 January 2026, Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza
8 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, Shaw House Urban Plaza
Operating Hours: Daily, 10 am to 7 pm
The Magic of Adventure with Disney Cruise Line at Jewel Changi Airport
From 5 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, during the year-end school holidays in Singapore, Jewel Changi Airport is celebrating the magic of adventure with Disney Cruise Line for the festive year-end season. From a towering 16-metre Christmas tree at the Forest Valley, to a special light show and even a chance to win a voyage, there are plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit at Jewel. Read more about it here.
Festive WILD-erland at Bird Paradise & Rainforest Wild Asia
Celebrate the year-end season at Festive WILD-erland where a dazzling 8-metre tall Tree of Life awaits at Mandai Wildlife West along with other activities and activations at Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild Asia from 15 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. Snap photos with an eight-metre tall, wildlife-themed Christmas tree at Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Visitors can also count down to Christmas with daily surprises at Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild Asia, where a digital advent calendar will spread festive cheer from 1 to 25 December 2025. Read more about Festive WILD-erland.
Christmas at Dempsey Hill
Christmas in Dempsey Hill has officially begun, bringing a warm, festive glow to the historic barracks. The charming enclave is dressed for the season, creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors to shop, dine and enjoy leisurely strolls surrounded by holiday charm. Get more details about Christmas at Dempsey Hill.
World Christmas Market
Through the theme of “A Christmas Constellation”, Togetherland invites visitors on
a starlit journey of light, love and community spirit, guided by The Reindeer Hosts –
a team of faithful reindeers holding down the fort for Santa at Christmastime.
Sas trees, twinkling lights, carols, market stalls with a variety of treasures and gifts. See the lights and Christmas decor at The World Christmas Market Singapore. Get welcomed by whimsical giant candy canes. . Visitors can also spread festive cheer worldwide by sending digital postcards and photos taken in the walk-in Snow Globe Picture Booths.
Every night, there will be a musical “The Christmas Gift” specially commissioned for the World Christmas Market Singapore performed. It combines classic carols, lively dance, and theatrical acts to capture the holiday spirit.
Where: The Promontory @ Marina Bay 11 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018940
When: From now till 25 December 2024, Mon – Thur 5 pm to 11 pm, Fri – Sun 4 pm to 11 pm
SSO Christmas Concert
It’s that wonderful time of the year again as the Singapore Symphony family dresses up the stage for the holidays. Join in this classic and heartwarming programme for the Christmas season and be prepared to sing along!
When: 12 and 13 December 2025
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Get more details about the SSO Christmas Concert.
Public Garden Christmas Fair
Public Garden Christmas 2025 returns for another year, once again gathering independent labels from across Asia for a two-day holiday market. This edition brings a fresh line-up of regional makers, designers and creative brands, each showcasing new releases, seasonal collections and thoughtfully crafted goods. Visitors can expect a wide mix of lifestyle products, fashion, homeware, paper goods, artisanal accessories and more. Alongside shopping, Public Garden Christmas continues to be a social space where returning visitors reconnect and new friendships form among like-minded creatives. Get more detailsa about Public Garden Christmas Fair.
When: 13 and 14 December, 1 pm to 7 pm
Where Suntec Convention Hall 403–404
Admission: Free entry
Trees of the World
If you are looking for a quieter way to taking in Christmas lights, Singapore Botanic Gardens has the Trees of the World light up this December. Take a stroll through the Gardens to view trees decorated with upcycled ornaments. Find out more about Trees of the World at Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Christmas Kettling
Looking for ways to give back during the year-end season as a family? The Salvation Army is calling for volunteers to take part in its cherished holiday tradition of Christmas kettling, where everyone, including families, can come together to spread joy, ring bells, and inspire generosity during the holiday season. Find out more about Christmas Kettling with The Salvation Army.
