2. Christmas Train Show
@gardensbythebay 🎄🚂 Choo Choo~ Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show is making its debut at the Flower Dome this Christmas! #gardensbythebay #ChristmasTrainShowGBB #VisitSingapore @visit_singapore
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The Christmas Train Show makes its debut at Gardens by the Bay, inspired by the iconic annual Holiday Train Show in New York! Singapore’s edition of the Christmas Train Show will see elaborate landscapes inspired by iconic New York landmarks, as well as detailed moving trains and model railways chugging through.
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Spot famous landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Grand Central Terminal and the Empire State Building, among others. Some of the landmarks are even created from real plants brought over to Singapore from the actual Botanic Gardens in New York and the United States. There will also be Santa meet and greets happening on the 14th and 15th December 2024.
Christmas Train Show
Dates: Now till 5th January 2025
Admission: From $12 per person
Address: Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome
Opening Hours: 9am-9pm daily
2. The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
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The iconic Banksy exhibition is finally here in Singapore starting this December 2024 onwards, featuring over 200 of Banksy’s famous works and art installations! Fans of the mysterious graffiti artist can look forward to seeing his original art, prints on various mediums, photos, sculptures and more.
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Some highlights from the exhibition include an Infinity Room filled with mirrors, the famous Dismaland pop-up “amusement park”, a “submerged” red telephone booth, satirical murals and more. The exhibition is also suitable for all ages.
The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
Dates: Now onwards (end date TBA)
Address: 25 Scotts Road, Singapore 228220
Opening Hours: 10am-8pm daily
3. Christmas Wonderland 2024
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One of the biggest and most highly-anticipated Christmas events is back once more for its 11th edition at Gardens by the Bay! The highlight for this year’s Christmas Wonderland is definitely the 20-metre tall Spalliera featuring a brand new design inspired by gothic Italian architecture.
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There will also be plenty of stunning larger-than-life light displays all around the Supertree Grove, including a giant Ice Skate, Ornament Balls, Gift Boxes, Merry Bears, enchanted forest and more. Don’t skip out on the carnival and stalls for some holiday shopping too. There will also be daily “snowfall” sessions during Blizzard Time, right after the light and sound show.
Christmas Wonderland 2024
Dates: Now till 1st January 2025
Admission : From $5 per person
Address: Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Opening Hours: 6.30pm-11pm daily
4. World Christmas Market
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Now you won’t have to travel all the way to Europe for the authentic Christmas market experience because the highly-anticipated Euro-inspired Christmas market is finally here at Marina Bay! World Christmas Market is Singapore’s first-ever European-inspired Christmas market event, with authentic festive vibes, iconic food from all over the world, immersive train rides, live performances, Christmas tree farm and more.
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There will be over 80 different stalls at the event, and you can feast on some iconic food items from all over the world, like classic German bratwurst, Belgian waffles, French crepes, Christmas pudding, mince pies, plus Asian delights and more. There will also be vendors offering items like custom stockings, decor and gifts for you to shop to your heart’s content. The event is pet-friendly as well.
World Christmas Market
Dates: Now till 25th December 2024
Admission: Free
Address: The Promontory @ Marina Bay, 11 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018940
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5pm-11pm; Friday-Saturday, 4pm-11pm
5. Emerald City – A Universal Christmas
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Universal Studios Singapore’s A Universal Christmas is back this festive season, this time with a Wicked-inspired experience! Enter the magical world of the Emerald City where you get to snap photos with gorgeous backdrops inspired by scenes from the movie.
@sunnycitykids We’ve entered the world of Wicked! 🔮 From now till 1 Jan 2025, you’ll be transported to the streets of Emerald City at Universal Studios Singapore. Meet Elphaba, Glinda, and The Wizard, and interact with a whole cast of characters in the Emerald City. 🧙♂️🪄 There will also be photo spots inspired by the film and even an Emerald Beautification Salon where you can receive an Elphaba or Glinda inspired makeover which includes face painting, hair styling, and nail services.
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You’ll even be able to meet some of your favourite Wicked characters in the flesh during their Meet and Greet sessions with Elphaba, Glinda, the Wizard of Oz and other citizens of Emerald City. there will also be Wicked-themed food items and merchandise to shop; plus a spectacular lights and fireworks show.
Emerald City – A Universal Christmas
Dates: Now till 1st January 2025
Admission: From $74 per person
Address: Universal Studios Singapore
Opening Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-7pm; Saturday, 10am-9pm
6. Singapore Cat Festival 2024
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Cat lovers assemble—Singapore’s largest cat event is back at Expo for just one weekend only! The one-of-a-kid Singapore Cat Festival is a pet-friendly event that spans a whopping 48,000 sq ft of space and has over 150 curated brands and stalls to explore.
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This year, they’ll be adding a new cat-themed carnival with up to 15 games and chances to win prizes. You’ll also get to explore the creative bazaar with various cat-centric brands, cat treats, toys, crafts, gifts and more. If you’re looking to become a cat owner, there will also be cat adoption drives happening at the event.
Singapore Cat Festival 2024
Dates: 7th-8th December 2024
Admission: $6 per person
Address: Singapore Expo Hall 6A
Opening Hours: 10am-8pm daily
7. Carnival at Orchard
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The popular carnival is back at Orchard’s Ngee Ann City as part of their A Great Christmas festivities, happening all the way till the new year! Look forward to family-friendly amusement rides, popular carnival booth games, bouncy castles, plus snowfall happening nightly!
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Highlights from the carnival include Horse Carousel, Flying Elephant, Candy Ship, European Swing, Space Shuttle, Ferris Wheel, Texas Train, Ring Toss and more. Entrance to the carnivals is free for the public, but you’ll need to purchase tokens for the rides and games.
J’Kids Funland Carnival at Orchard
Dates: Now till 1st January 2025
Admission: Free
Address: Ngee Ann City, Level 1 Outdoor area
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 1pm-9.30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-10pm
8. Pokémon Aqua Adventure
@yongweikai Who’s that Pokemon? Caught Pikachu and friends marching at Adventure Cove Waterpark! Go catch the Pokemon Parade at the Park yourself 😍 #FYP #Waterpark #Pikachu #Pokemon #VisitSingapore #WhattodoinSingapore #Weekend
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Adventure Cove Waterpark gets a new look this holiday season thanks to Pokémon! Look out for various unique Pokémon characters all around the park while you splash around and hop on the rides.
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There will also be a Pokémon parade happening, plus meet and greet sessions with some of your favourite Pokémon characters like Pikachu, Fuecoco, Sprigatito and Quaxly. Of course, stop by the merchandise store for some exclusive Pokémon items before you leave.
Pokémon Aqua Adventure
Dates: Now till 1st January 2025
Admission: From $40 per person
Address: Adventure Cove Waterpark
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm; Friday-Sunday, 10am-6pm
9. Hello Kitty Cable Car Cabin Rides
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If you’ve yet to hop on the Hello Kitty-themed Cable Car Cabins in Singapore, this is your sign—and there’s even brand new Hello Kitty designs for you to look forward to! The cable car cabins are now adorned with fresh garden party-inspired motifs of Hello Kitty & Friends, so you can snap away during your ride.
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There’s also a new larger-than-life Hello Kitty statue dress in her iconic red and blue overalls, ready for all your picture-perfect moments. Don’t miss out on the limited-edition Hello Kitty merchandise from the retail store either. This will be the last time you can catch the Hello Kitty Cable Car Cabin rides in Singapore this year.
Hello Kitty Cable Car Cabin Rides
Dates: Now till 31st December 2024
Admission: $35 per person
Address: 109 Mount Faber Rd, Faber Peak, Singapore 099203
Opening Hours: 8.45am-9.30pm daily
10. Disney Garden of Wonder
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Garden by the Bay’s Floral Fantasy turns into a Disney wonderland just in time for the festive season, bringing you one-of-a-kind Disney-themed floral displays for the first time ever. Some of the installations will even feature familiar local-inspired elements.
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Disney and Pixar fans will get to see large-scale floral installations shaped like their favourite characters, including Mickey Mouse & Friends, Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid, Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story and more. Admission charges for Floral Fantasy apply.
Disney Garden of Wonder
Dates: Now till 31st March 2025
Admission: From $12/adult
Address: Gardens by the Bay, Floral Fantasy
Opening Hours: 10am-9pm daily
