We are well into the middle of January and if you are wondering what to do this weekend in Singapore, 18 and 19 January 2025, we have some ideas to get your weekend planning started!
What to Do During this Weekend in Singapore, 18 & 19 January 2025
Light to Night 2025
Light to Night Singapore 2025 is back at the Civic District from 17 January to 6 February. Balmy evenings are perfect for visiting over 70 artworks and programmes from light projections, interactive art installations, and live performances that draw on the theme of this year’s festival: Do You See Me? See and be seen at Light to Night 2025, journey through the tropical rainforest at the Padang, watch the projection mapping on the monuments, try looking through the lens of the visually impaired and more. Find out more about Light to Night 2025.
Jewel Changi Airport Chinese New Year collaboration with POP MART
From now till 28 February 2025, this Jewel Changi Airport Chinese New Year collaboration showcases POP MART’s signature blend of art and storytelling through stunning installations, exclusive collectibles, and festive promotions to create unforgettable moments. Strike a pose with POP MART characters Canopy Park (located at Jewel’s topmost floor) will showcase captivating installations from POP MART’s Chinese New Year series, Wealthy Snake’s New Year Celebration, that includes the first block blind box set and New Year-themed products inspired by traditional Chinese culture. Find out more about this Jewel Changi Airport and POP Mart collaboration.
Spring Blossoms
Gardens by the Bay ushers in the Year of the Snake with Spring Blossoms, a floral display inspired by Legend of the White Snake – one of China’s four great folklores, which tells the story of the union between a mortal man, Xu Xian, and a female snake spirit, Bai Suzhen, also known as Madam White Snake. Set in the Gardens’ Flower Dome and taking centre stage amidst a vibrant landscape of festive blooms is a breathtaking 4.5 m-tall floral rendition of the protagonist, Madam White Snake, meticulously crafted through mosaiculture. Find out more about Spring Blossoms.
Mandai Boardwalk
The Mandai Boardwalk is a new, free public boardwalk at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve where you can take in breathtaking views of the Upper Seletar Reservoir and the Central Catchment Nature Reserve beside the water. Find out more about the new Mandai Boardwalk.
Chinatown Chinese New Year Light Up
Chinatown is illuminated with festive lights from 8 January 2025 to 27 February 2025 for the Year of the Snake. The centrepiece of the Chinatown Chinese New Year light up 2025 is the lantern display along New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street. The streets of Chinatown along Sago Street, Smith Street, Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street and Temple Street are also alive with vendors hawking their goods in a lively and bustling atmosphere! Find out more about what’s on in Chinatown for Chinese New Year 2025.
Cosford Container Park’s CNY Weekend Market
Cosford Container Park‘s CNY Weekend Market will be taking place on 18 and 19 January. It features an exciting mix of performances, including a roving snake charmer, lion dance, and exciting creative workshop. Visitors can enjoy a curated selection of 13 retail vendors for all their CNY shopping needs. Find out more about Cosford Container Park’s CNY Weekend Market.
ARTBOX 2025
ARTBOX 2025 is set to transform Singapore Expo Hall 4 into a vibrant hub of creativity and culture, making art more relevant and accessible to all generations over two weekends, 17 to 19 January and 24 to 26 January 2025.
The event offers a seamless fusion of art, food, and retail from across Asia, including Singapore, Thailand, Korea, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Capybara Creek
Another new indoor playground that you can check out is Capybara Creek at Kallang Leisure Hub. Have fun at four different zones at this capybara-themed indoor playground by Wan to Play.
Dig Dig Land
Let the kids play outdoors with mini excavators and cranes at Dig Dig Land, the new outdoor park where they can have fun operating real equipment. There are different construction themed play zones and there is even a fishing pond too! Find out more about Dig Dig Land.
Camp Caribbean
If you’re looking for a unique location for a meal with family and friends, Camp Caribbean promises a memorable dining experience that combines great food, good vibes, and a touch of Caribbean magic. Tucked away in the lush greenery of Kampong Bugis, Camp Caribbean brings an authentic slice of the Caribbean to Singapore with dishes that celebrate the vibrant culinary traditions of the Caribbean. Find out more about Camp Caribbean.
Lunar New Year at Chinese Garden
Head to Chinese Garden at Jurong Lake Garden on 18 Jan 2025 for an exclusive guided tour, as well as an intimate tour of the Edible Garden to learn about garden-to-table plants. There will also be floral arrangement and beverage-making demonstrations using plants found in the Edible Garden, and a Chinese calligraphy showcase where you can take back written pieces to adorn your homes. Registration required for most activities. Get more details about the Lunar New Year festivities at Chinese Garden, Jurong Lake Garden.
Stock Up the Goodies for Chinese New Year at Warehouse Sales
With Chinese New Year a month away, many are getting ready preparing ingredients for meals, gifts for loved ones and buying festive treats. While you can get much of the shopping done online, it can also be a fun activity to pay a visit to the various warehouse sales around Singapore. Find out more about where to go warehouse shopping for CNY in Singapore.
The World of Studio Ghibli
Discover The World of Studio Ghibli Adventure at ArtScience Museum. Be transported to a the magical realms created by the animated series and rediscover favourites that will bring back memories. There are plenty of different photo spots too. Find out more about The World of Studio Ghibli at ArtScience Museum.
More Inspirational Ideas for Things to Do Over The Weekend in Singapore with Kids and Family
We hope that you’ve enjoyed these ideas of kid-friendly and family-friendly things to do over the weekend in Singapore. If you have, do check out our list of outdoor playgrounds and indoor playgrounds in Singapore.
