Summary:
- A wide range of family-friendly events are happening in Singapore this year-end, from unicorn-themed water-park fun and snowy mall experiences to bustling Christmas villages along Orchard Road.
- Heartland neighbourhoods and major attractions like Sentosa and Marina Bay will host countdown parties, carnivals, performances, and fireworks to ring in 2026.
- Across the island, workshops, photo spots, festive treats, live shows, and kid-focused activities make the school holidays an ideal time for grandparents to create memorable outings with their grandchildren.
The school holidays are here, and if you’re a grandparent, you’d probably be scratching your head thinking how best to keep energetic grandchildren entertained.
Luckily, the year-end festive season is in full swing. Fairy lights sparkle everywhere, giant trees are popping up in malls, and that unmistakable holiday vibe (the kind that makes us all feel like kids again) is in the air.
It’s the perfect time to bring the little ones out for some festive fun.
Whether your grandchildren are into unicorns, snow, fireworks, or carnival games, there are plenty of things going on to make precious holiday memories together.
If you’re wondering where to take them this year-end, here’s your guide to the most delightful festive events happening across Singapore.
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Must-visit festive events in Singapore
Unicorn Christmas Garden @ Downtown East
This year-end, Downtown East transforms into a sparkling Unicorn Christmas Garden packed with festive fun.
Start your adventure at Wild Wild Wet. Besides the usual rides at the water park, there will be a magical open-air cinema screening feel-good festive favourites like Smallfoot, The Polar Express, and Wonka – which comes complete with free unicorn-themed snacks for all movie-goers.
Expect unicorn floats spread across the park too, as well as lively foam parties and discounted day passes that each come with a complimentary unicorn mocktail or a Singha beer to keep spirits high.
After splashing around, head over to the mall to refuel and dig into unicorn-inspired treats, or get hands-on with workshops and activities, all while carollers, youth musicians, and handbell ensembles bring the festive atmosphere to life.
Want more? Complete the magical journey with a stay at D’Resort, where a limited number of Unicorn-Themed Rainforest Suites await. These suites feature playful decor and curated fairytale-like experiences – the perfect way to end a unicorn-filled getaway.
Unicorn Christmas Garden @ Downtown East
Where: Downtown East
When: 8 Nov 2025 – 31 Dec 2025
Website: https://www.downtowneast.com.sg/whats-on/events/details/unicorn-christmas-garden
Snow Splendours @ Tanglin Mall
Any festive events guide wouldn’t be complete without a mention of Tanglin Mall. Their much-anticipated festive snow spectacle returns this year at the L1 Outdoor Foyer near Starbucks, where visitors can enjoy dazzling foam “avalanche” shows and artificial snowfalls.
Against the snowy backdrop, Tanglin Mall also brings festive cheer through a line-up of Christmas workshops, seasonal performances, and hands-on activities for all ages.
There’s the Crafty Gnome House where visitors can make scented stones, glow houses, and custom festive tags. Meanwhile, DIY sessions will also be hosted at the mall’s shops – with bauble-crafting, styling, and accessory-making workshops available for the kids.
You’ll also find carolling choirs, musical performances, and a chance for the grandkids to sit on Santa’s lap at the L1 Atrium.
Snow Splendours @ Tanglin Mall
Where: Tanglin Mall
When: 8 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026
Website: https://www.tanglinmall.com.sg/event/%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f-snow-splendours/
Christmas On A Great Street @ Orchard Road
Orchard Road transforms into a festive wonderland this Christmas with its SG60-themed Christmas on A Great Street.
The highlight has got to be its two European-inspired Christmas Villages, featuring nightly snowfall shows, carnival rides, and a variety of festive treats for sale. The village at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza (the other is at Shaw House Urban Plaza) is especially eye-catching, boasting a towering 14m-tall Christmas Tree – a perfect centrepiece for memorable holiday photos.
There are plenty other photo spots along the shopping street, including the main Glittering Archway outside ION Orchard, a Santa’s Trishaw Sleigh at Shaw House Urban Plaza, and the Wreath of Joy at Ngee Ann City.
The celebration reaches its peak on Christmas Eve with a Street Party, where the stretch from Paterson Junction to Bideford Junction will be closed for the joyous occasion.
Christmas On A Great Street @ Orchard Road
Where: Orchard Road
When: 8 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026
Website: https://christmas.orchardroad.org/
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One Countdown 2026
For those not keen on braving the crowds and traffic of Singapore’s city centre on New Year’s Eve, the heartland celebrations are your best bet.
Come 31 December 2025, seven heartland neighbourhoods – Boon Lay, Keat Hong, Marsiling, Nee Soon, Punggol, Tampines, and Woodlands – will host free countdown celebrations.
Each site will feature firework displays, live music performances, carnival games, and pop-up food stalls.
For specifics on what each site will offer, check out the People’s Association’s website starting early December.
One Countdown 2026
Where: Islandwide
When: 31 December 2025
Website: https://www.gowhere.gov.sg/onecountdown
Togetherland @ Bayfront Event Space
If you’re looking to soak in the festivities and don’t mind the crowd, head over to Togetherland taking place smack in downtown Singapore at the Bayfront Event Space.
Known as the World Christmas Market last year, expect there to be a Christmas village with nine festive zones to explore. At Dasher’s Feast Street, be tantalised by vendors serving up seasonal treats, while Cupid’s Cheer Garden is the place to indulge in sips of mulled wine and craft brews.
Beyond eating and drinking, Dancer’s Magical Stage brings to life a specially commissioned Christmas musical and other holiday performances to keep you and the grandkids entertained. Or bring them to Vixen’s Christmas Carnival for a play area that’s filled with classic rides and games.
We’ll let you explore the other festive zones on your own – there’s something for everyone weather you’re into artisanal produce, festive gifts, or picturesque photo spots.
Togetherland @ Bayfront Event Space
Where: Bayfront Event Space
When: 11 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
Website: https://www.togetherland.world/
ACC9SS: PAC-MAN Carnival in Sentosa
For something a little adventurous this festive season, the resort island of Sentosa has got you covered.
The highlight (at least for us and the grandchildren) has got to be the ACC9SS: PAC-MAN Carnival happening at Palawan Green. While the Pac-Man games may be a little too old-school for their time, the timelessness and fun of a life-sized maze, giant-screen battles, carnival games, retro arcade machines, and snack stalls will prove to be an intergenerational treat.
If you’re there on New Year’s Eve, be treated to not just one fireworks display, but two separate ones happening on the island come midnight. Nearby at the Palawan Kidz City Roof Garden, more entertainment awaits in the form of free movie screenings under the night sky – perfect for whiling the time away while waiting for the fireworks display to come on.
ACC9SS: PAC-MAN Carnival
Where: Sentosa Island
When: 12 Dec 2025 – 11 Jan 2026
Website: https://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/things-to-do/events/acc9ss-pac-man-carnival
