The Best Things To Do With Kids In Singapore These Two Weeks (23 December to 5 January 2024)

Ring in 2025 with spectacular fireworks at the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown and Our Tampines Hub, both promising unforgettable celebrations. Don’t miss the lively Mediacorp Let’s Celebrate 2025 Countdown Show and Party at OCBC Square, Singapore Sports Hub, featuring electrifying performances, vibrant festivities, and more! Unwind this festive season at Lau Pa Sat with exciting activities, delicious deals, and generous giveaways. For family fun, jump into the action at Jumptopia Triple Adventure, now offering 10% off All Zone Standard Single Admission (1 pax). Looking for more year-end activities? Check out our list of Christmas events to enjoy before January 5, 2025.

As always, this is just a compilation of our weekly five ideas, if you need more ideas for family fun, do head over to our weekly updated list of weekly recommendations or join our Telegram group for the most up-to-date recommendations! 

1. Celebrate Year-End Festivities at Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2025

Venue: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay 
Date: 26 - 31 December 2024
Admission: Free except for illumi 

Celebrate the year-end at Marina Bay Singapore Countdown with captivating highlights like illumi, one of the world’s largest light shows featuring nine dazzling themed worlds, and the Brightening Lives light projections, showcasing inspiring artworks by ART:DIS artists on The Fullerton Hotel’s facade from 26 to 31 December 2024. Enjoy free "Come Together" performances at the Esplanade Concourse and DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre, featuring rising talents like The Midnight Suns and Roseville Deluxe. Wrap up the year with a spectacular 30-minute fireworks display on New Year’s Eve, starting at 11 pm and culminating in a breathtaking midnight finale.

For more details, read our write-up here.

2. Ring in 2025 at Our Tampines Hub

Venue: Our Tampines Hub and Tampines Central Park
Date: 31 December 2024 and 1 January 2025
Admission: Free

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Our Tampines Hub with the Tampines Boogie countdown from 10pm to 12.30am, featuring K-Pop Random Play Dance, live music from the Geylang Ska Syndicate and MOHANO quintet, and a dazzling midnight fireworks display. Families can enjoy the synthetic skating rink, conquer the OTH Obstacle Adventure course, or pen their resolutions on the SG60 Pledge Wall. Don’t miss workshops on upcycling, baking demonstrations, and framed flower art at the OTH Wellness Garden, accompanied by harp performances. Kickstart 2025 with a fitness marathon or relax with movie screenings and cultural performances.

For more information, read our write-up here.

3. Celebrate 2025 at Singapore Sports Hub

Venue: Singapore Sports Hub
Date: 31 December 2024 
Admission: Free

Celebrate 2025 at Singapore Sports Hub with a fun-filled countdown party starting at 5 PM! Families can enjoy UV face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon art, and glow-in-the-dark fun at the Neon Playground with LED-lit swings and seesaws. Be captivated by roving performances, including fire twirlers, street magicians, and Bloco Singapura’s rhythmic beats. Don’t miss the Mediacorp Let’s Celebrate 2025 countdown show at OCBC Square, featuring electrifying performances from local stars like ALYPH, Iman Fandi, and Tabitha Nauser, plus thrilling duets and collaborations. Wrap up the night with a dazzling 15-minute fireworks display—the longest this year—paired with a stunning LED show on the National Stadium roof. The show will be broadcast live on mewatch, Mediacorp Entertainment’s YouTube and TikTok, and Channel 5, so you won’t miss a moment.

For more details, read our full write-up here!

4. Take a Festive Break at Lau Pa Sat with Games, Deals & Giveaways

Venue: Lau Pa Sat
Date: now to 12 Feb 2025

Unwind this festive season at Lau Pa Sat with exciting activities, delicious deals, and generous giveaways! Treat the kids to a free ride on the Christmas Carousel (till 26 Dec 2024) or test your luck with the Human Claw Machine (20 to 27 Dec 2024)—both redeemable with a $10 spend at Food Folks or Lau Pa Sat. Snap photos with these installations and join social media giveaways to win Food Folks Christmas Goodie Bags worth over $85! Foodies can enjoy 50% off festive favorites like Pin Wei’s Prawn Chee Cheong Fun every Sunday from 12pm (limited to the first 80 redemptions). Plus, spend $20 at Food Folks to snag a free play at the Gashapon machine and win exciting prizes.

For more information, check out our write-up here. 

5. Jump Into Fun at Jumptopia Triple Adventure with Updated Prices!

Venue: Sands Expo and Convention, Hall C
Dates: 26 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
Admission: from $28, get it on Klook now

Get ready for an unforgettable day at Jumptopia Triple Adventure, now with 10% off All Zone, Standard Single Admission (1 pax) using Promo Code: JMBS24PP!

From now to 5 January 2025, bring your family to Kiztopia Town for a thrilling 45,000 sq ft wonderland filled with adventure. Explore three play zones: Sonic’s Hyper Playground with races, CoComelon Happy Days for splashing fun, and Kiztopia Friends Adventure with activities like Honey’s Meadow Farm and Choco Candyland. Don’t miss exciting meet-and-greets with Sonic, JJ, and friends, plus live performances that will entertain the whole family. Visit the Kiztopia & Friends Xmas Market for festive shopping and treats.

Tickets start at $28, with options for families of 2 to 4, and babies under 12 months enter free with a paying adult.

For more details, read our write-up here.

6. Experience These Magical Christmas Events Before 5 January 2025

Looking for festive family activities in Singapore this holiday season? Here are some highlights to enjoy before 5 January 2025:

Don't miss Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay, running until 1 January 2025, with dazzling light displays, festive performances, and 'snowfall' in the tropics. Head to Plaza Singapura for Singapore's first pink-themed Christmas event, featuring a pink Christmas light show, an Igloo Sprinkle Pool, and life-sized snow globe photo ops, happening until 25 December 2024. Finally, take a stroll along Orchard Road to enjoy stunning light displays, pop-up events, and festive decorations as part of Christmas on A Great Street, with activities running through December 2024.

For more details and additional events, check out our full list here.