
This weekend’s most exciting events offer up an eclectic mix of fun! Concerts and exhibitions, outings and markets, theatre and parks – we’re feeling spoilt for choice!
1. Changi’s Mystical Garden with Sanrio Characters
Till 31 Dec
Changi Airport Terminal 3
Have your phone-cams ready, because you’ll be finding photo opps at every corner of this adorable display featuring Hello Kitty and other popular Sanrio characters. There are also daily “firefly” drone shows, meet-and-greets and games. Find out more.
2. Kranji Countryside Farmers’ Market
2 & 3 Dec
D’Kranji Farm Resort
This popular local farmers’ market is a great place to stock up on fresh produce and gourmet foodstuffs for your Christmas gatherings. You may even snag some wonderful stocking stuffers and gifts. More info.
3. Twilight Encounters
Till 31 Dec
Night Safari
This annual event is back this year with a twist. From neon lights in a high-energy dance performance to glowing geometric model displays and fluorescent face-painting, it’s time to set the night aglow. Details.
4. Treasures of the Natural World
Till 29 April 2018
ArtScience Museum
See over 200 prized objects from London’s renowned Natural History Museum in this exhibition of scientific and historic marvels. Look forward to animal specimens, gems, minerals, works of art and more. Details.
5. Disney In Concert: Frozen
2 Dec
Esplanade Concert Hall
Relive the beloved story of Elsa and Anna, as over 80 orchestra musicians and choir singers perform the soundtrack while the entire movie and its dialogue play on a giant screen behind. Learn more.
6. Anime X Stamps
Till 1 April 2018
Singapore Philatelic Museum
Discover the world of anime through stamps in this feast for the eyes, featuring over 700 stamps from Japan based on popular and classic titles such as Doraemon, Astro Boy and Dragon Ball.
7. Celebrate December: Xpose Guitar Ensemble
2 December
Esplanade Concourse
Catch this guitar orchestra as they perform a wide variety of tunes ranging from classics like Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty to Studio Ghibli’s anime soundtracks and a special Christmas medley.
8. Christmas Wonderland
1 to 26 Dec, 4 pm to 11 pm
Gardens by the Bay
Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair returns brighter and even more impressive this year, with acrobatic performances by Circus Abyssinia Present Ethiopian Dreams, magnificent light sculptures, carnival rides and games and more. Details.

9. Beautiful Sunday: Sounds of Anime
3 Dec, 3 pm to 4 pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
Get set for an afternoon of musical enchantment, as the Mus’Art Youth Wind Orchestra brings you the soundtracks of popular and cult Japanese anime in this free performance. Find out more.
10. Mama White Snake
Till 16 Dec
Drama Centre Theatre
Putting a cheeky spin on the classic Chinese folk tale, Madam White Snake, this funny, touching musical about true love and family bonds is sure to enthrall and delight the whole family. More info.