Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 17 Sep 2024, the 15th day of the 8th lunar month and is celebrated as a day of family coming together.
*Updated Sep 2024
The moon is thought to be the biggest and brightest on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month as we celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival. The festival is celebrated as a day of coming-together and for families to spend time together. Lanterns of all shapes and sizes are used to celebrate this festival, and here are a few activities that your family might be keen to attend and celebrate this wonderful festival together.
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Join in the Hoppy Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations at Causeway Point
Venue: Causeway Point
Dates: 2 - 29 Sep 2024
Looking for a fun mid-autumn celebration to bring your kids to? Causeway Point is pulling out all the stops for a Hoppy Mid-Autumn Festival celebration packed with exciting family activities and fun for children!
Discover specially curated events designed to keep your children entertained while providing a chance for interactive family bonding. This is the ideal opportunity for families to enjoy quality time together!
On 7 & 8 Sep, bring your little explorers to the White Rabbit Adventure Hunt happening at the Wet Dino Park, where they’ll race against the clock to find hidden carrots. If they succeed within 10 minutes, they’ll be rewarded with a delicious White Rabbit ice cream!
Hands-on lantern and mooncake making workshops await families who visit Causeway Point between 14 & 15 Sep. There will also be a special White Rabbit pop-up happening from 9 to 15 Sep, offering fun photo opportunities, charming White Rabbit-themed mooncakes and merchandise, and mini-games to win exciting prizes!
That's not all! Families who spend $160 ($200 for Supermarket receipts) will get to redeem adorable White Rabbit collectibles (worth $18). There will also be $1 and $2 Flash Deals at selected F&B stores from 2 pm every Friday in September!
Details and full terms and conditions available here.
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) With LingoAce!
Venue: 111 Somerset Road, #04-06, TripleOne Somerset
Dates: 14 or 15 Sep 2024
Admission: $39.90 per child, waived when you bring a new to LingoAce friend along. (Register here)
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) with LingoAce and immerse yourself in the rich traditions and joyous festivities of this cherished holiday. Whether you’re looking to engage with Chinese culture in a fun and interactive way or simply enjoy a delightful evening with family and friends, this is a Mid-Autumn Celebrations for everyone.
Highlights include
- Dive into Traditional Chinese Culture
- DIY Fun Workshop: Make Your Own Lantern
- Design Your Own Lacquered Fan (漆扇)
- 猜灯谜: Learn new idioms and vocabulary
- Hanfu Dress-Up: Step Back in Time for a Photoshoot
- Lucky Draw: Win Mooncake Sets & More!
Register your interest here and LingoAce will be in touch with regards to payment and details.
Celebrate at the Annual Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival
Venue: Chinatown
Dates: 19 Aug - 2 Oct 2024
Admission: Free
This year's Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival is themed "Mid-Autumn Across Generations" and it will showcase its signature street light-up along with a series of exciting activities, including the Lantern Walk on 14 Sep. Families can catch cultural performances, take part in Lantern Riddles and more.
There will also be a magnificent 8-metre-tall statue, depicting three generations of a family gathering together under the moonlight and lanterns. This serene scene captures grandparents, parents, and children sharing stories of how they have celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival over the years. These stories come to life as visitors journey through the three segments, each depicting a distinct era of celebration.
Moon-LIT! Mid-Autumn Celebrations at Singapore Discovery Centre
Venue: Singapore Discovery Centre
Dates: 31 Aug - 8 Sep 2024
Admission: Free
Experience exciting activities this September at the Singapore Discovery Centre's signature event, Moon-LIT! and create timeless moments together. Go on a self-guided trail around the centre and receive a ‘SingaPaw’ Mooncake Key Chain upon completion. There will also be an exciting Moon-Lit BBQ for SDC members where you will enjoy a family BBQ, tea drinking, and mooncake eating, while enjoying other activities.
Don't miss the chance to meet SingaPaw in a special edition of the Meet & Greet session on 7 Sep at 6 pm! Finally, enjoy stage performances & exciting booth games before you end the night with a lantern walk.
- Lantern Making Workshop (7 Sep)
- Moon Cycle (Drop-in craft) (31 Aug, 1, 7 & 8 Sep)
- Mid-Autumn Action Bingo (Self-guided trail) (31 Aug - 29 Sep)
- Chang'e & Hou Yi (Meet-and-greet) (31 Aug - 29 Sep)
Mid-Autumn Celebrations at Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery
Venue: 184 Jalan Toa Payoh, Singapore 319944
Dates: 13, 14, 15, and 17 Sep 2024, 6 pm - 10 pm
Admission: Free
Singapore’s oldest Buddhist monastery, Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery, is getting ready for this year’s Mid-Autumn Celebration. Families can expect lots of activities and performances, like lion & dragon dance shows, a vibrant Bharatanatyam Indian Dance, and many more surprises. The event days will be full of lights, fun activities, and performances!
So come celebrate our rich cultural heritage and the joyful Mid-Autumn Festival! Click here for the programme schedule.
Donald Duck and Friends Light Up VivoCity's Sky Park
Venue: VivoCity Sky Park
Dates: 20 Aug - 20 Sep 2024
Admission: Free
In celebration of Donald Duck’s 90th Anniversary, VivoCity is throwing a spectacular “beach party” featuring displays of Donald Duck and his friends, that you won’t want to miss. VivoCity’s Sky Park will transform into a vibrant wonderland filled with illuminated displays and picture-perfect moments that are sure to delight visitors of all ages.
Don’t miss the chance to capture special moments at our photo booths outside Food Republic, where you can create special prints to take home.
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Family Fun at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Venue: SCCC and Singapore Conference Hall
Date: 6 to 8 September 2024
Admission: Free with some paid activities
The upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre will showcase an installation of giant mooncakes that will light up the night sky at Shenton Way and mark as the start of Mid-Autumn Family Fun (MAFF). This three-day event features curated activities for families, children, young and old to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival the SINGAPO人 Way together.
From September 6 to 8, 2024, families are invited to join in the exciting activities at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC). Be sure to visit the Roof Garden, where you'll find a captivating installation of mooncakes representing various dialect groups. This unique display transforms the garden into an ideal photo spot for everyone to enjoy.
Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival
Date: 14 & 15 Sep 2024
Time: 1pm – 9pm
Fee: Free admission with ticketed activities
Step into a celestial wonderland as Wan Qing Yuan transforms into the tranquil Moon Palace, opening its doors one “last” time this Mid-Autumn Festival before its restoration! The Wang Qing Mid-Autumn Festival is part of the wider Wan Qing Closing Fest with activities happening from 20 Aug 2024.
Join forces with legendary Mid-Autumn characters like Chang’e, Wu Gang, and the Jade Rabbit and participate in our fun and thematic cultural workshops and activities as you learn more about the traditions and customs of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Be thoroughly entertained by outdoor performances at night, including an original skit inspired by the Memorial Hall and a melodious choir performance, and be dazzled by the eye-catching LED lion and dragon dances that will close the festival (and the Memorial Hall) on a high note!
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall - Moonlit Legends – Lawn Installation
Date: 20 Aug – 15 Sep 2024
Time: 10am – 9pm, Daily
Fee: Free Admission
Comprising captivating larger-than-life traditional lanterns of our favourite Mid-Autumn characters, step into a celestial wonderland at Wan Qing Yuan with the Memorial Hall’s 10th Mid-Autumn outdoor installation titled Moonlit Legends. Inspired by the enchanting tales of Wu Gang – the immortal woodcutter, the charming jade rabbits, and the elegant Chang’e, the Memorial Hall becomes the majestic backdrop of the Moon Palace in this outdoor installation. A harmonious blend of tradition and imagination, Moonlit Legends hopes to create a sense of wonder and nostalgia for everyone this Mid-Autumn reunion.
The installation will be on display outdoors at the Memorial Hall from 20 August to 15 September 2024, daily from 10am to 9pm.
Mid-Autumn Festival 2024 – Celebrations (同欢) at Gardens by the Bay
Venue: Gardens by the Bay
Dates: 4 - 22 Sep 2024, 6 pm - 10 pm daily
Admission: Free
Come celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival as lanterns light up Gardens by the Bay in the evenings!
Meet Kiddo and friends at Mid-Autumn Festival 2024 – Celebrations (同欢) as they bring you through picturesque paths lined with colourful lanterns, each inspired by joyful scenes of childhood playtime under the moonlit skies. Don’t miss a special lantern set designed by our local art illustrator – Mr Lee Kow Fong (also known as 阿果) that will bring back fond memories of traditional mid-autumn festival celebrations.
Don't miss the Lantern Walk happening on 4 Sep, 6.30 pm at the SG50 Lattice where you can redeem a free lantern and go on a stroll through the Gardens amidst beautiful lantern sets with your family and friends!
What's more! Immerse yourself in cultural performances, workshops and enjoy bonding time with your loved ones over fun carnival games that the festival has to offer.
Get more details on the lantern displays and happening here.
Light by the Lake at Jurong Lake Gardens
Venue: Jurong Lake Gardens
Dates: 8 - 22 Sep 2024
Admission: Free
Join Lights by the Lake 2024 at Jurong Lake Gardens for a 15-day celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, held in conjunction with the President's Challenge 2024, as well as the 21st edition of our NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra®.
Be awed by this year's lantern displays, which beautifully showcase the biodiversity of the gardens by enhancing the colours and shapes of the flora and fauna, as well as the gardens' iconic buildings! Discover floating lanterns and new designs inspired by origami, as well as mesmerising light and projection mapping shows.
In addition to the enchanting lantern displays, there will also be cultural showcases and music performances. Families can also expect entertaining carnival games and a free movie screening while relishing in a delectable selection of carnival food!
跨月比赛 The Race Around The Moon
Venue: Gateway Theatre Sky Garden, L6
Dates: 7 - 15 Sep 2024
Admission: $27 - $33
Following the success of its 2023 English staging, The Race Around The Moon returns in 2024, now performed in Chinese! Join us on an unforgettable journey through the classic tales of Chang’e, Jade Rabbit, and Wu Gang.
After years of being apart from their families, the three characters are given a chance to reunite, but there's a catch—only the victor of the race will be granted this privilege. As they set out for the race, their intense desire to win threatens to tear apart their precious bonds of friendship. Will they discover that true success lies not in winning, but in the enduring bonds of friendship that transcend competition and disappointment?
Gateway Kids Club September Moon-themed Storytelling
Venue: Gateway Theatre Dance Studio
Dates: Every Sat at 10 am
Admission: Free
Gateway Kids Club is a free programme held at Gateway Theatre every Saturday. You can also join the Arts and Crafts session or Free Play activities after the storytelling session! Each month features a different theme, around which activities are focused.
This September, in commemoration of the Mid-Autumn season, Gateway Kids Club will feature Moon-themed tales during its storytelling sessions. Kids can expect stories such as
- The Suns in the Sky
- The Story of Chang-E and Hou Yi
- Wu Gang Chop Chop Chop!
- Lin Yi's Lantern
- The Lost Lantern
TANGS Mid-Autumn Fair at NEX Returns
Venue: NEX, Level 1 Atrium
Dates: 27 Aug - 17 Sep 2024
It’s that time of the year when families, friends, and loved ones gather to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival! For a great way to start the occasion, be sure to visit NEX, which is bringing back its annual Mid-Autumn Fair in collaboration with TANGS. From 27 August to 17 September 2024, visit the fair at NEX’s Level 1 Atrium from 10am to 10pm to discover a variety of delectable mooncakes, pastries, and sweet treats.
This year, 30 different mooncake brands await, including familiar names like Goodwood Park Hotel, Home’s Favourite, Hong Kong MX, Bread Garden and Garden Pastry & Cake. Look forward to new additions such as Tily Tea, Duria SG, and Taiwanese brand Sugar & Spice! With a variety of local and international names offering a multitude of goodies, the TANGS Mid-Autumn Fair at NEX is sure to have something for everyone.
With any purchase at the TANGS Mid-Autumn Fair, you can also enjoy exclusive discounts on a selection of products that perfectly complement your mooncake feast! This includes Shinno Tea’s Mid-Autumn Tea Pairing available for only $18 (regular price: $29) and a box of Comvita’s UMF10+ Manuka Honey Sachets and its Manuka Blend Honey, both of which are on offer for just $35 (regular price: $80).
Receive a free enamel beverage warmer (worth $29) when you spend a minimum of $200 for TANGS Classic members, or a minimum of $300 for non-TANGS members.
Below are other annual events that happened last year, and we will be updating them when we have updates on this year's edition.
Mid-Autumn Moonlight Magic at City Square Mall
Venue: City Square Mall
Dates: 1 Sep - 1 Oct 2023
Admission: Min. spending applies for workshops
This September, City Square Mall ushers in the Mid-Autumn festival with a series of fun, engaging activities and immersive experiences! Families can expect a lineup of activities to spend quality time with our family and loved ones!
On 22 Sep, families who spend a minimum of $50 can redeem a lantern-making workshop pass that allows you to make your own carousel lantern! This lantern comes with colourful LED lights and you can even paint your very own designs on it or decorate it with provided cutouts of the moon goddess and her cute rabbit.
Families may also choose to redeem a workshop pass on 23 Sep to personalise your very own moon terrarium! Perfect for those who want to incorporate a bit of nature into their surroundings, these miniature gardens set in a glass container are great as decor.
Workshops are limited to 20 slots per session.
Moonlight Fiesta at the Singapore River Festival
Location: Robertson Walk
Date: 16 – 17 Sep, 4pm to 8.30pm
Fees: $5 each for Workshops and Lantern Festival Walk
As part of the Singapore River Festival, families can celebrate this year's Mid-Autumn Festival by immersing yourself in curated family workshops like Bear Pour Keychain workshops to create your own bear figurines, Window Art workshops and even have a go at making your own lanterns at our Lantern Making workshop.
As the evening unfolds, be captivated by the mesmerizing lantern displays and step into the enchanting lantern festival walk alongside the Singapore River. Gather your family, including the little ones, and join in the joyous stroll along the scenic Singapore River, carrying beautiful lit lanterns.
First 100 customers who sign up for the lantern walk at a registration fee will receive a goodie bag.
One Punggol Lights Up for Mid-Autumn Festival
Venue: One Punggol
Dates: Now till 29 Sep 2023
Admission: Free
Happening from now till 29 Sep 2023, One Punggol lights up with a Giant Lantern Display as well as family fun activities such as a Lantern Walk, crafting your own lantern workshops, and bouncy castles! Families can visit One Punggol for the various activities, including for the Light-up Ceremony on 15 Sep 2023 and for the official Mid-Autumn Festival 2023 celebrations on 29 Sep 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm with cultural performances, lion & dragon dance and a lantern walk for families.
Mid-Autumn Celebrations at Downtown East with Tayo and Friends
Venue: Downtown East
Date: 29 Sep 2023 (Activities), 1 - 30 Sep 2023 (Redemptions + Promotions)
Get ready to embark on a delightful journey this Mid-Autumn Festival in September at Downtown East! The well-loved lantern walk returns following its successful run in 2019, alongside an exciting repertoire of programmes that's going to wow the kids and families!
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