Christmas is all about making magic happen—decorating trees with beautiful lights, making snow angels in the snow, or singing carols to anyone who will listen. Although we always dream of a white Christmas, it's nearly impossible for it to happen in Singapore unless a miracle occurs. Fortunately for us, some malls in Singapore do make magic happen!
Christmas lights in Singapore have always been something we look forward to every year, especially to bring the little ones to take photos and play with snow bubbles! As usual, we are not disappointed this year, with many malls decking their halls with huge Christmas trees, lights, music, and artificial snow, giving children a glimpse of a wintery Christmas!
Read on to find out where you can soak in the Christmas joy!
Christmas Wonderland
Duration: 29 Nov to 1 Jan 2025
Photo credit: Christmas Wonderland at Gardens By The Bay on Facebook
In Singapore, this yearly affair is something that many couples and parents with young children love to visit! Both young and old enjoy a little Christmas magic, and Christmas Wonderland brings just that! With its magical light and sound show, you can also immerse yourself in white foam during the blizzard segment! Furthermore, shop at their retail outlets, featuring Santa’s Gift Shop, Merry Collective, and more! It feels just like those Christmas markets in the UK, but right at the convenience of Gardens by the Bay!
Orchard Road Light Up
Duration: 9 Nov to 1 Jan 2025
Photo credit: Visit Singapore website
This popular street is familiar to everyone who lives here. Starting from Tanglin and stretching all the way to Dhoby Ghaut, enjoy an evening stroll along Singapore’s shopping street, featuring bright lights, ornaments, dazzling displays, and even street buskers and carolers singing all our favourite Christmas tunes! This year, the Great Christmas Village is back, where you can enjoy family-friendly activities, carnival rides, and pop-up stores! Don’t forget to snap a photo with the 14-meter-tall Mastercard Priceless Christmas Tree right outside Ion Orchard.
It’s time to bring your brightest smile and a functioning camera to capture all these precious moments with your loved ones!
Marina Bay Sands
Duration: 8 to 24 Nov 2024
Photo credit: Chanel, taken from CNA Luxury
Step into a world of wonder as you enter Marina Bay Sands Shoppes. This year, they are decking the halls with glistening ornaments and white shimmering trees! Be enchanted by Chanel’s Winter Tale as the mall transforms into a Winter White Christmas, without the chilling cold. Spot their popular perfumes in life-size displays and take photos at iconic spots with your loved ones! In the evening, you may even visit Illumi right beside MBS to enjoy a series of electrifying light display, featuring a 47-metre-high Christmas tree!
While at MBS, don’t forget to treat yourself and your family to a wondrous feast, with an array of restaurants serving festive menus, roasts, and whimsical treats!
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Vivo City
Duration: 8 Nov to 31 Dec 2024
Photo credit: VivoCity Singapore on Facebook
Bringing back yearly fun with the Hasbro Game Carnival, featuring some of Hasbro’s iconic brands like Monopoly, My Little Pony, Transformers, and NERF! Discover 9 exciting stations that offer a unique experience for you and your child! Challenge your child through the games and unlock amazing prizes, such as shopping vouchers, Hasbro merchandise, and even Insta360 cameras!
To enjoy the carnival, you can shop for game credits on Trip.com or receive 5 free game credits with a minimum spend of $100 in a single-day receipt! Don’t miss out on their snow displays happening from Tuesdays to Sundays at 7:30PM and 8:30PM! Complete puzzles with your little ones by collecting a free game kit from the information counter and stand a chance to win 1,000 VR points! So many more fun activities await you at VivoCity, so head down now to enjoy the festive fun while shopping!
Universal Studios Singapore: A Universal Christmas
Duration: 29 Nov to 1 Jan 2025
Photo credit: Resorts World Sentosa website
If you want to indulge in the ultimate Christmas experience, look no further than Universal Studios Singapore! Catch the spectacular Lake Hollywood Christmas fireworks, which take place every Saturday and every day during the week of Christmas at 9PM! While you scream your heart out on their exhilarating rides, don’t forget to take time to meet characters dressed in Christmas outfits for a fun photoshoot!
This year, the theme revolves around Santa’s Magical Mechanical World, so expect dazzling decorations of gadgets and tools while enjoying the Christmas performances and whimsical snowfall at USS! Last but not least, celebrate the release of Wicked as USS transforms part of its park into Emerald City, where you can meet Elphaba, Glinda, and the Wizard himself! Head down now to experience an exciting Christmas at USS!
The Star Vista
Duration: 15 Nov to 25 Dec 2024
Photo credit: The Star Vista on Facebook
Find one of Singapore’s tallest Christmas trees at The Star Vista! Boasting a 20-meter tree with enormous ornaments and light displays all around the mall, you can bring not just your little ones but your furry pals as well! The month of December is packed with events at The Star Vista, including exclusive gift sets with a minimum spend of just $10!
Did you know that this year, they've decorated their Christmas tree with a Ferris wheel recognised by the Singapore Book of Records as the Largest Moving Ferris Wheel on a Christmas Tree? You can even join them on December 6 to light up the tree and be among the first to see the Ferris wheel come to life!
Don't forget that they also have their annual snowfall event to make shopping even more magical! For the little ones, bring them down from 6 to 25 December to enjoy the snow play area with a minimum spend of $30 for single admission! So much fun is happening at The Star Vista, so head down there now!
Tanglin Mall
Duration: 8 Nov to 1 Jan 2025
Photo credit: Tanglin Mall on Facebook
Experience a jolly fun day at Tanglin Mall! Enjoy their exciting outdoor Snow Splendours, featuring daily Avalanche (foam) and Snow (artificial snow) from 7:30PM! Let your little ones get soaked in white and have bubbly fun during this festive season! Buckle up and sleigh through the mall for a fun ride outside, with each ride redeemable for just 100 Great Rewards Points!
Let your little ones get creative at workshops hosted by Whimsy Land and Impressions Kids Club, where they can create ornaments to take home! With so many exciting events happening, don’t miss the chance to share a great laugh at the Jingle Joe’s Puppet Show and Ventriloquist’s Christmas Cheer! With all these fun activities, you can be sure to spend a whole day at Tanglin Mall for a jolly great time!
The Christmas season is always about fun and gifts, but it’s also a time for gathering with our loved ones and family. That’s why many malls in Singapore create activities that allow you to spend quality time and create lasting memories with the people who matter most. Head down to these convenient locations, take lots of photos, and join in the festive fun! We wish you a joyous Christmas and hope all your wishes come true!
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