You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, because it is time to meet Santa in Singapore for 2023. Wondering how you can get to meet jolly old St Nicholas during the Christmas season? We hope that you’ve been nice so that can tell that to Santa when you see him!
Here’s where you can meet Santa in Singapore around our little island – from Christmas events to the malls, we round up some of the best places to see Santa in Singapore this year.
Where to Go to See Santa Claus in Singapore 2023
Santa Claus Meet & Greet at Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome
Flying in all the way from Rovaniemi, Santa Claus is landing at Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome. He will fit right in with the Nisses at Poinsettia Wishes this year (even though he will be at The Baobabs area). You can share your Christmas wishes with Santa in person at a special Santa Meet & Greet and even hand-deliver a Christmas letter to him during this exclusive event.
Limited slots are available and prebooking is required and you can stay tuned here. This Santa Meet & Greet is brought to you in partnership with Finnair – the Official Airline of Santa Claus. Admission charges to the Flower Dome apply.
When:
Sat, 16 Dec 2023, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am and 12 pm, 45mins per session
Sun, 17 Dec 2023, 9 am, 10 am and 11.15 am, 45 mins per session
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Santa’s House at Christmas Wonderland
Amidst the bright lights, amusements and festivities at Christmas Wonderland, there is always a long queue for one spot – Santa’s house where many people and families will queue up enthusiastically to meet with Santa Claus. It is a wonderful spot to snap a picture with Santa in the comfort of his cosy home.
When: 1 December 2023 to 1 January 2024
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Admission charges apply
Read about what to expect at Christmas Wonderland
Santa at Changi Festive Village
In addition to a Candy Wonderland and a Candy Carnival going on, you can also look forward to meeting jolly old Santa Claus at Changi Festive Village from 15 to 25 December 2023.
When: Fridays to Sundays and Public Holidays from 15 December to 25 December 2023
Where:
Candy Carnival at 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Candy Wonderland at 7.45 pm to 8.45 pm
Read more about what to expect at Changi Festive Village.
Cluny Court Christmas Santa Meet & Greet
Pay a visit to Cluny Court where you can not only get to shop at their Christmas market but meet Santa over two weekends in December. Santa’s hours are from 11 am to 6 pm on Thursday to Saturday, and 11 am to 5 pm on Sundays. No sign ups are required; it is first come first serve basis.
Cluny Court is also raising funds for the Autism Resource Centre (S) and you can make a donation at the donation boxes placed at Santa’s grotto! 100% of gross donations received at the Christmas Fair will be donated to ARC.
When: 7 to 10 December, and 14 to 17 December. 11 am to 6 pm on Thursday to Saturday, and 11 am to 5 pm on Sundays.
Where: Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore, Singapore (next to Botanic Gardens MRT Station)
IKEA Singapore
Santa will be roving around IKEA’s three locations in Singapore. Spot him if you can to snap a photo with him.
IKEA Tampines
When:
16 December, 2 pm to 3 pm, 4 pm to 5 pm
17 December, 4 pm – 5 pm, 7 pm to 8 pm
Where: Christmas shop, level 3
IKEA Alexandra
When: 16 & 17 December, 1 pm to 2 pm, 3 pm to 4 pm
Where: Store entrance Level 1
IKEA Jurong
When: 16 & 17 December, 2 pm to 3 pm, 4 pm to 5 pm
Where: Christmas trim shop, level 3
Parkway Parade
Head down to the Superpower Cove at Parkway Parade to check out exclusive LEGO sets for Christmas gifting. Don′t miss out on photo opportunities with LEGO′s Superpower Santa at the Superpower Cove too. There will also be special appearances of LEGO’s Santa Mascot from 2 pm to 6 pm on 9, 10, 23 and 24 December 2023! In addition, there will a roving Santa Claus around the mall.
LEGO’s Santa Mascot
When: 2 pm to 6 pm on 9, 10, 23 and 24 December 2023
Santa Claus Meet & Greet (roving around the mall)
When: 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24 December 2023, 3 pm to 4 pm
HarbourFront Centre
Head down to HarbourFront Centre and you will find Santa’s Workshop where there are photo spots and a chance to even make your own digital Christmas card. So, it should not be too surprising the Santa Claus will be roving around the mall too. Catch Santa on 23 and 24 December and get into the Christmas spirit.
When: 23 and 24 December, 4 pm to 6 pm
Where: HarbourFront Centre
Find out more about the activities taking place at HarbourFront Centre’s Santa’s Toy Factory Adventure.
Tanglin Mall
Pay a visit to Tanglin Mall on the weekend of December for a chance to meet with Santa and to enjoy some story telling time too. In addition, we hear from a certain Frosty that Santa’s elves will also be making an appearance at Tanglin Mall on 10 and 17 December at 3 pm. Plus, there is also the popular snow fall and blizzard in the evenings that are sure to delight the kids.
When:
Santa Meet & Greet + Story Telling – Saturdays, 2, 9, 16 & 23 December 2023, 2 pm
Santa Meet & Greet + Story Telling – Sundays, 3, 10, 17 December 2023, 2 pm
Where: Tanglin Mall
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VivoCity
Head down to VivoCity on selected days from 9 to 25 December to experience the magic of the season as you catch Santa Claus and his helpers around VivoCity.
When: Saturday, Sundays, and Public Holidays from 9 to 25 December, 4 pm to 5 pm & 6 pm to 7 pm
Where: VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
313 @ Somerset
Catch jolly old Santa Claus at 313 @ Somerset for a photo op at 313 @ Somerset.
When: 9 to 10, 16 to 17, 23 to 25 December 2023, 3 pm to 4 pm
Where: 313 @ Somerset
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Festive Buffet at The Orchard Cafe
Celebrate the magic with your loved ones at The Orchard Cafe at Orchard Hotel and indulge in a festive feast featuring an array of holiday carvings, including Traditional Roasted Turkey stuffed with French Rougie Duck Foie Gras, Manuka Honey and Macallan Whisky Baked Bone-in Gammon Ham, Slow Roasted Black Angus Bone-in Prime Tomahawk, Charcoal Grill Roasted Lamb, Salt Baked Norwegian Whole Salmon, and more.
The buffet will also feature a Christmas Crêpe Live Station with flavours such as rum and raisin, cream cheese, caramel, and candy bacon.
Diners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be further delighted with Christmas Carols and a meet-and-greet session with Santa Claus.
When: 24 and 25 December 2023, Dinner seating only
Where: The Orchard Cafe, Orchard Hotel
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The Polliwogs Xmas Party
On 23rd December, The Polliwogs invites kids to go on a magical adventure at the North Pole, right in the heart of Santa’s enchanting workshop. The stage is set, and Santa’s sleigh is ready, but there’s a hiccup – Santa is missing! Without him, Christmas might be delayed! The little adventurers will embark on an unforgettable journey, completing quests and solving puzzles to find the missing Santa and save Christmas! It is a chance to meet Santa and The Polliwogians in person.
When: 23 December 2023, 7 pm to 9 pm
Where: The Polliwogs @ Clarke Quay Central
Tickets are priced at $68
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