29 New Things To Do For Families In December 2022 In Singapore

We are in the final month of the 2022, and here's a list of new things that you can do to end the year with a ton of family fun! 

December is the busiest month in our calendar! Lots of new venues, exciting events and massive promotions will be happening to celebrate Christmas and to catch families in the year-end school holidays! 

Can't decide what to do this month? Discover all the new things that you can do to have a fun filled December! 

Looking for more family fun ideas? These may interest you too!

• Year-end Holiday Camps and Workshops
• Free Events For Family Fun This Year-end Holidays
• Year-end Events and Experiences

1. Have An Active Fun-filled Family Day @ FunFam SportFest 2022

Venue: Singapore Sports Hub, OCBC Arena Halls 2 and 3
Dates: 17 Dec 2022, 8.30 am - 6 pm
Admission: Free, fees apply for selected parent-child programmes

Head down to FunFam SportFest 2022, a one-day only sports carnival happening on 17 Dec 2022 where families will get to take part in parent-child programmes, experience the free sports tryouts, and have fun at the various activities happening! 

Happening from 8.30 am to 6 pm, there will be lots of fun and exciting activities happening including free sports tryouts organised by ActiveSG Academies and Clubs, covering sports such as football, floorball, canoeing and more! That's not all - parents may choose to join the parent-child programmes where you will bond and create sporting moments with your child and receiving freebies for participating too! 

Let's not forget the various mascots, Nila and friends, who will be making appearances throughout the day for photo opportunities. Look out for the fun inflatables and mini challenges where you can stand to win prizes too!

Time to note it in your calendar and head down to the FunFam SportFest 2022 on 17 Dec 2022!

Active Parents is a social movement by SportSG that encourages parents to play an active role in their child’s life and sporting journey. Through creating parent-child programmes, they aim to create more bonding moments as a family.

Follow Active Parents on Facebook to stay tuned to their programme line ups, parent-child programmes and activities and learn Active Parenting knowledge and skills.

2. Embark on a Superhero Adventure at Rochester Mall Superhero Christmas

Venue: Rochester Mall, 35 Rochester Dr, Singapore 138639
Date: 3 December 2022, 12 pm - 5 pm 
Admission: Free, limited to first 300 participants only

Don your capes and get ready for a Superhero adventure at Rochester Mall's Superhero Christmas happening on Saturday, 3 Dec 2022! Our little Superheroes will get to ride on Superhero Robot Rides, enter the Superhero Bouncy Castle and take part in Superhero Game Stations too! 

3. Take Part In An Exhilarating Fun Race at UE Square Christmas Karting

Venue: UE Square, 81 Clemenceau Ave, Singapore 239917
Date: 10 December 2022, 12 pm - 5 pm 
Admission: Free, limited to first 500 participants only

UE Square is revving up the fun with Christmas Karting happening on Saturday, 10 Dec 2022. Take part in the exhilarating Mini Go-kart Racing and swerve through the circuit, race through the Inflatable Obstacle Course and take part in Racer Games to emerge a podium winner! 

4. Have A Magical Christmas at the Christmas Wonderland 2022

Venue: Gardens by the Bay, Supertree Grove
Dates: 2 Dec 2022 - 1 Jan 2023
Admission: from $8

Get ready for a magical Christmas as the biggest yuletide event in Singapore returns from 2 Dec 2022 to 1 Jan 2023! Christmas Wonderland promises brand-new installations guaranteed to light up your Christmas celebrations! 

Come down to Gardens by the Bay to marvel at the light displays in all-new designs, take a photo with Santa, dine on festive treats, have a go at carnival games, hop onto a double-storey carousel, experience ‘snow’ in the tropics, shop for gifts, enjoy the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show, and more!

Tickets are available on official ticketing website, KKday now!

5. Enjoy a Family-friendly Puppetry Dance Performance at Esplanade

Venue: Singtel Waterfront Theatre, Esplanade
Dates: 13 - 18 Dec 2022
Admission: from $38

Internationally acclaimed Papermoon Puppet Theatre collaborates with artists and designers from Singapore to perform Stream of Memory, an ecological tale of remembrance and reconnection at the Singtel Waterfront Theatre, Esplanade.

Created in response to the disappearing rivers consumed by urbanisation and modern life, this lyrical non-verbal production promises to rekindle our memories of nature and deepen our connections with each other.

The performance uses puppetry, dance and music to bring families on an enchanting journey with Sang and Jun. Families can choose to enjoy the experience through standard theatre seating on chairs or through a more intimate performance with floor seating.

6. Spend & Win Prizes Worth Over $5,000 at The Seletar Mall

Venue: The Seletar Mall
Dates: 11 Nov - 31 Dec 2022

Looking to do your Christmas shopping? Or perhaps to purchase groceries for a massive year-end party at home? Head down to The Seletar Mall to immerse yourself in the festivities as you shop amongst the mall's Christmas décor and stand a chance to win attractive prizes worth over $5,000 in the mall's Lucky Draw! 

From 9 Dec onwards, families visiting The Seletar Mall in December will get to participate in the exciting and engaging Whimsical Land with Sir Little & Friends at the Level One Atrium! 

7. Have a Joyful Christmas at The Star Vista

Venue: The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Singapore 138617
Dates: Till 26 Dec 2022
Admission: Free

Rejoice in The Gift of Christmas this December at The Star Vista! From now till 26 Dec 2022, be rewarded when you feast and shop at The Star Vista to celebrate Christmas with your family!

Head on down to experience the season of love, peace and joy at the over 20-metre tall Christmas Tree with snow fall and caroling performances. Families can also have their photos taken at various photo spots, including the Lighted Tunnel and Wing Angel light installations. 

8. Otah & Friends Launches A New Live Action Game

Venue: 176 Orchard Rd, #03 - 26A The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843
Dates: Till 31 Dec 2022, Sun - Fri: 10am - 8pm | Sat: 2pm - 8pm
Admission: $40 per ticket

This school holiday, Otah & Friends is moving beyond the usual well-loved escape rooms to launch a brand new storytelling adventure - Rescue Luckee! A Live Action Game! The interactive game will ignite the curiosity of young minds, encourage creativity, and guide them on the importance of collaboration through a shared challenge. 

You and your kids will be led by a live performer throughout your journey as you join Otah’s search and rescue team to save Luckee the Boar who has gone missing while foraging in the Camp Stardust forest! 

Parents may choose to accompany your child or drop-off your kids if they are 4 years old and up! 

9. A New Exciting Venue For Dino Fans - Dinoland Singapore

Venue: SAFRA Yishun, 60 Yishun Ave 4, #02-01, Singapore 769027
Opening Hours: Mon - Sun, 10 am - 8 pm
Admission: $35 per ticket

Get up-close with the largest display of gigantic life-size animatronics dinosaurs at the newly opened Dinoland Singapore at SAFRA Yishun! The perfect place for dino fans from young and old to go on a 1.5hour trek where you will take part in dino-themed activities and get to take photos with over 20 moving (and growling) dinosaurs too! 

Tickets are available at $35 per pax with a limited time promo of $28 per pax as opening promotion! 

10. Visit The New Rifle Range Nature Park

Venue: Along Rifle Range Road
Opening Hours: 7 am - 7 pm
Admission: Free

Located at the site of the former Sin Seng Quarry along Rifle Range Road, Rifle Range Nature Park opens on 12 Nov 2022 offering a freshwater wetland converted from the Sin Seng Quarry, a cliff-top viewing deck at the top of the quarry and over 7km of trails and boardwalks with varying difficulties. 

The 66-ha nature park serves as a direct buffer to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve,  and offers a cliff-top viewing gallery, play and learn elements, and over 7km of trails and boardwalks for families to discover. 

11. Meet The Night Safari's First Tasmanian Devils

Venue: Night Safari, Singapore
Admission: Part of admission to the park (check prices here)

In a Singapore first, Night Safari has welcomed four Tasmanian Devils, one of Australia’s most iconic predators. The four females – Crumpet, Snickers, Jesse and Panini – are all around three years old and have made the Wallaby Trail their new home.   

Located at the end of Night Safari’s Wallaby Trail, the Devil's new home consists of two climate-controlled indoor exhibits, two expansive outdoor habitats for the animals to roam and explore, as well as back-of-house facilities consisting of indoor dens and outdoor yards, giving the nocturnal animals ample space to rest in the day. The outdoor exhibits feature rockwork, water features and Australian trees such as Eucalyptus and shrubs like the Red Flowered Silky Oak to simulate the Devils’ wild dry shrubland habitat.

12. Bring Your Pets And Kids To The New Jurong Play Grounds

Venue:  2 Jurong Gateway Road, Singapore 608512

Spanning over 355,000 square feet and located just off the PIE, Jurong Play Grounds (JPG) is a sprawling nature-oriented family lifestyle venue with pet-friendly amenities for families to visit on weekends! You can expect the largest dog water park, a dog run venue, weekend carnival from Uncle Ringo and monthly weekender markets too! 

It is also conveniently located within multiple malls at Jurong and within 15 mins walk from Jurong East MRT Station too!

13. Go Jumping At The First-ever Jumptopia at VivoCity

Venue: Outdoor Plaza, Level 1, VivoCity
Date: 18 Nov - 26 Dec 2022
Admission: $10 (adult) | $22 (child) - tickets available on Klook

Jumptopia is coming to the Outdoor Plaza at Vivocity for the very first time! This candy and dessert themed play venues will have 5 massive inflatables covering over 8,600 sqft of space! 

Come bounce off walls decked in chocolatey goodness at Bell’s Chocolatier Café; go down giant slides into candy-coloured ball pits at Tiger’s Donut Joint; get tempted by life-sized gingerbread man cookies at Happy’s Gingerbread House; and snap a cool photo for the ‘gram against the fruity, colourful backdrop at Raby’s Lollipop Hutch.

With something for everyone, tiny tots can get in on the fun too at Mark’s Little Training Gym, where they can tumble and toss against soft foam, and go ga-ga in the ball pit.

There will also be snow fall around VivoCity’s 15m tall Christmas tree at the Outdoor Plaza daily. 

14. The Return of Jumptopia: Festive Village At Marina Bay Sands

Venue: Marina Bay Sands Expo Hall C
Dates: 22 Nov 2022 - 3 Jan 2023
Admission: from $28.75 (Get tickets from Klook)

15. Have Massive Family Fun at the Mega Carnival

Venue: Let's Play @ D'Marquee, Downtown East 1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599
Dates: 19 Nov 2022 - 5 Feb 2023
Admission: from $28 (get tickets from Trip.com)

Discover over 20 stations of games, rides, activities and booths at the Mega Carnival, happening from 19 Nov 2022 to 2 Feb 2023 at Let's Play D'Marquee at Downtown East. 

One ticket is all you need to enjoy unlimited play throughout your play session! There will be dinosaur-themed attractions, giant inflatables, virtual reality stations, arcade games and more for the entire family! 

16. Dine With Hello Kitty and Little Twin Stars

Venue: The Stamford Brasserie in Swissôtel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Rd, Level 1 Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore 178882
Date: 22 Nov 2022 to 29 Jan 2023, 10am to 11pm, Daily

The inimitable Hello Kitty will be gracing The Stamford Brasserie in Swissôtel The Stamford with Little Twin Stars to offer a dreamy café experience that is bound to delight fans of all ages!

Fans will be able to celebrate their love for the beloved Sanrio characters through an immersive dining experience and the visually irresistible and decadent food at The Stamford Brasserie from 22 November 2022 to 29 January 2023.

17. Webinar: Getting Children Into Sports Seriously

Venue: Zoom
Dates: 9 Dec 2022, 1.30 pm
Admission: $10 (Register here)

There are many who wish for their children to compete, or also choose a career path in sports. In their pathway to decision-making, they struggle to find answers to questions related to their goals, which makes it challenging to achieve them. Usual questions like “Does my child have any potential?” “What are the chances of having a successful career?” “How do I get into sports seriously?”, and many more. So, Partners in UpBringing brings to you a webinar with a top notch industry expert to share the way forward for parents and children.

What to expect from the webinar:

• Why choose sports
• How to choose a sport
• End goal from sports
• Long Term Athletic Development
• Building a roadmap for goal achievement
• Commitments from family
• Q&A

18. Have Lots Of Fun At The Great Bay Fiesta 2022

Venue: Bayfront Event Space
Dates: 1 Dec 2022 - 1 Jan 2023, 1 pm - 10 pm daily
Admission: From $10, additional fees payable for activities

Spanning over 20,000 sqm at the Bayfront Event Space, The Great Bay Fiesta is held on conjection with the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2023 and consist of 4 main event segments! Families can expect The Great Cirque de Cascades, The Great World Carnival, The Great Food Fiesta and Ice Magic: The Great Fantasy on Ice.

Families can expect brand new circus acts, a nostalgic carnival, mouth-watering bites, and a winter wonderland at this year-end party event! 

19. Be Mesmerised At Star Island Countdown 2022 - 2023

Venue: Marina Bay Singapore 
Date: 31 Dec 2022 (Performance), 25 - 30 Dec 2022 (Prequel)
Admission: from $88

STAR ISLAND Singapore will be back at full scale with a 22,000 seating capacity after a 2-year hiatus! Part of the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown (MBSC) 2023, STAR ISLAND Singapore Countdown 2022-2023 is a 70-minute fireworks musical extravaganza which features larger-than-life pyrotechnics and dazzling lights, immersive sound and world-class entertainment.

This year’s show includes artisanal “Ghost Effect Shell” fireworks which have been designed to bloom in Singapore’s stunning colours, a red-to-white gradation across the sky. 

20. Pororo Park Reopens After Revamp

Venue: Pororo Park, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square #02-29, S(039594)
Date: 10.30 am - 8 pm daily
Admission: from $38

After closing for refurbishment in September 2021, the newly enhanced Pororo Park Singapore is finally ready to welcome the public once more with new enhancements to the playground! If you have not visited the playground before, now might be a great time to visit, PLUS you get to enjoy 1-for-1 Lite Membership this holiday season where you can enjoy discounts on future visits as a member! 

21. Discover The New Student Care Service At Agora CoLearning

Many working parents entrust their children to a student care centre to take care of the needs of their child while at work. The new Agora Student Care goes above and beyond what a student care typically offers, with a premise that spans over 20,000 sqft, Agora Student Care offers both indoor and outdoor learning spaces that children can learn and play in.

Conveniently located at HarbourFront Centre, Agora Student Care offers transport arrangements to pick your child from school and you get to enjoy a stress-free end-of-work experience as you can pick your child up as late as 8 pm daily or even to arrange drop offs too! 

Developed and led by experts in the education industry, Agora Student Care provides more than just basic childminding and care. Children are trained in self-directed learning and develop a strong foundation of independence. Be assured about what your child is doing after school with reports on your child's academic and holistic development keeping you updated on their progress regularly.

Furthermore, Agora Student Care is unique in the partnerships with renowned education providers to offer supplementary tuition and enrichment during after school hours. This saves you the hassle of ferrying your child around on weekends and freeing up quality time to spend with your child in the evenings and on weekends.

22. Catch The Brand New 4D LEGO Movie - Journey to Mythica at LEGOLAND Malaysia

Venue: LEGOLAND Malaysia, 7, Jalan Legoland, Bandar Medini Iskandar Malaysia, 79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor
Admission: from RM149 (child), RM189 (adult) - check Klook for latest promotions 

The all-new 4D animated movie is now showing exclusively at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. Follow Bobs, a courageous little Alicorn, on his adventure into an undiscovered world, where LEGO creatures become real, fueled by the power of children’s imagination.

Filled with epic adventures and mysterious creatures, hold on to the seat and experience enchanted forests, raging seas, hidden caves, fire and ice as Bobs journeys to Mythica. 

The new 4D movie is included in the price of admission to LEGOLAND Malaysia.

23. Gifting As A Family with Endowus Gives Back

Venue: UOB Plaza, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Orchard Central, Far
East Square, Gardens by the Bay, ION Orchard, Clarke Quay MRT, and MacPherson MRT
Dates: Till 31 Dec 2022

Endowus has returned for its second year of Endowus Gives Back, an initiative that encourages Singaporeans to give the gift of hope, and donate to a cause near and dear to their heart during the festive season. 

Endowus Giving Machines are vending machines with a twist, offering people the chance to give to their preferred charity instead of purchasing products for themselves. To make it easier and more accessible for Singaporeans to donate to charity, Endowus has teamed up with Amundi, Fidelity, and Natixis to place more than 20 physical and virtual giving machines across Singapore. 

At any physical machine, individuals will be able to select from a display of giving cards with a $5, $10, $15 or $20 value that they would like to donate to their chosen charity. Donations can be via Nets, Nets Flashpay, PayNow or credit card. 

People can also donate virtually at a “virtual machine”, or in the comfort of their homes online on Giving.sg.

Expanding the reach of this initiative, Endowus has also added seven new charities to its beneficiary list, for a total of 23 charities this year.

24. Journey Through Festive, Interactive Installations This Holiday Season at Raffles Place

Venue: Raffles Place
Dates: Till 31 Dec 2022, 7 pm - 12 am
Admission: Free

Kickstart the festive season with Raffles Place Alliance and bring on the joy and cheer! Happening from now until the end of December, discover larger-than-life ornamental installations and add your own creative flair with first-of-its-kind interactive installations displayed at selected locations around the Raffles Place precinct. 

Discover towering Christmas trees, gigantic present boxes, and intricate snowflakes that lights up from 7 pm to 12 am daily. These Christmas décor comes in the form of larger-than-life sizes, embodying the fun and bright colours of the season.

25. Otah & Friends Brings Christmas To Kallang Wave Mall

Venue: Kallang Wave Mall, Atrium Level 1
Dates: 17 Nov - 2 Jan 2023
Admission: Free with spending

The Kallang Wave Mall L1 Atrium has been transformed into Otah’s Winter Lodge this Christmas! You will find lots of IG-worthy photo opportunities, activities booths, a towering Christmas tree, 6 metres snow mountain slide and Otah & Friends skiing in their ski outfits!

Simply $50 at the mall to enter the Winter Lodge and have fun striking up your best poses! Available from 17 Nov - 2 Jan from 11 am to 8 pm daily.

26. Play At The Returnng UNTAME: Day

Venue: Singapore Science Centre
Dates: 2 - 11 Dec 2022
Admission: $15.90

Part of the UNTAME Festival, UNTAME: Day transforms the Singapore Science Centre into METANU, an immersive game world. Held at Science Centre Singapore from 10am to 5pm, UNTAME Day features an exciting, limited time only event, where guests can put their speed and wits to the test.

Bringing to life a truly gamified experience, join in the fun at the Centre and register to be a STEMling Agent and hone your skills to defeat The Void that has consumed the Science Centre. Complete all missions to collect points and win prizes!

Those who prefer more laidback activities can enjoy film screenings from the Science Film Festival collection by the Goethe-Institut Singapur or stroll through a flea market where families can expect to find a whole selection of handcrafted and sustainable goods.

27. Visit the New 7Café by 7-Eleven at Jewel Changi Airport

Venue: Basement 2, Jewel Changi Airport

7-Eleven launches Singapore's first 7Café concept store at Jewel Changi Airport, where families can enjoy the relaxed seating space while being treated to counter-served food and drinks prepared for them! 

Located at Basement 2 of Jewel Changi Airport, this 7Café concept store at a 7-Eleven outlet is the perfect place to make a quick pit stop to grab a coffee and croissant before you leave to explore the garden city! Travellers can even plug in their devices to recharge as they relax while enjoying 7Café’s special offerings. 

28. Discover A Showcase of 4,000 Creative Artworks at ION Art Gallery

Venue: ION Art gallery, Level 4
Dates: 3 - 11 Dec 2022, 10.00am – 10.00pm
Admission: Free, fees apply for workshops

From 3 to 11 December 2022, visitors to ION Art gallery will be greeted by a massive number of creative entries that make up the eighth iteration of Pameran Poskad. In addition to 4,000 postcard-sized artworks, Pameran Poskad 2022 will also showcase by-exhibition Small Works by new and established artists.

On 3 and 6 December 2022 from 4.30pm to 6pm, visitors can participate in a Plasticine Painting Workshop by Cheryl Lam, where they will be given a mess-free opportunity to learn how to mix and match colours to create their own postcard-sized artwork on plasticine. A registration fee of $25 includes materials for the workshop.

Rainbow Artisan will also be conducting Eco-Casting Workshops on 4 December 2022 from 10am to 6pm, with sessions scheduled hourly. Suitable for ages six and above, participants will create their own key-chain charms or phone holders using Jesmonite, with a registration fee of $10 and $25 respectively. More information on the Plasticine Painting Workshop and Eco-Casting Workshop can be found at www.pameranposkad.com/workshops22.

29. PlayScape X Build Your Own 3D Model Workshop

Venue: Singapore Science Centre
Dates:17 Dec 2022, 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Admission: $8 per parent/child 

Want to have something to remember 2022 by? Better yet make it yourself! Idea - how does 3D printing your own name stamp sound? 

Join the PlayScape x Build Your Own 3D Model Workshop at Science Centre Singapore to just that! The next workshop is happening on 17 Dec 2022, and you can come to design your own 3D models, and also be introduced to the ‘MakerBot’ 3D printer. We are sure the kids will be thrilled to see their name stamps being printed out on the spot! and get to learn about cool concepts like UI/UX, blockchain and biometrics at the Smart Nation PlayScape exhibit.

The workshop is FREE, but you will need to purchase admission tickets to Science Centre Singapore and bring your own laptop too. Sign up for this package to get 20% off your tickets!