Here's a list of weekly family fun events and experiences for you to create family fun this week!
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!
Soak in the festive magic of Christmas on A Great Street along Orchard Road, and experience the holiday wonder of Pokémon at Suntec City! Enjoy a memorable family day out at the Istana’s last open house of the year.
Dive into the enchanting world of sea jellies at Singapore Oceanarium, and play, explore, and collect prizes at BE@SAFRA Open House!
1. Step into the Magic of Christmas on A Great Street at Orchard Road
Venue: Orchard Road
Dates: 8 Nov 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
Admission: Free
The annual Christmas on A Great Street will transform Orchard Road into a festive wonderland, capping off Singapore's 60th anniversary of independence (SG60) celebrations with its signature festivities.
This year’s Christmas decorations will incorporate the SG60 logo and Merli into the tapestry of sparkling Christmas wreaths, elegant ribbon swirls and festive lights along a 3.1km stretch of Orchard Road from Tanglin to Dhoby Ghaut.
Four distinctive photo installations celebrating Christmas and Singapore will be positioned along Orchard Road, featuring a trishaw led by reindeer, a miniature version of the main arch with Merli, a giant festive wreath and the iconic Toa Payoh Dragon Playground motif. A dedicated photo podium will also be available at the Main Arch over Orchard Road, in front of ION Orchard.
The Great Christmas Village at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza will feature the iconic 14-metre-tall Mastercard Christmas tree with accompanying snowfall shows at 8pm and 9pm nightly. A Kiztopia Christmas Carnival, complete with exciting new games and rides, alongside festive F&B treats, homegrown craft beer, and unique shopping experiences rounds off the experience!
The second Great Christmas Village at Shaw House Urban Plaza will feature more carnival delights by Kiztopia. Families enjoy carnival games, photo points with Kiztopia characters, and claw machines by Fun Claw. Last
Back again this year, the Great Christmas Eve Street Party will include live stage performances, roving mascots, pop-up stalls, food trucks, and a Christmas countdown, among other offerings. The stretch of Orchard Road from Paterson Road junction to Bideford Road junction will be closed to vehicular traffic on 24 Decfrom 6pm to 2am to facilitate the party!
2. Catch the Holiday Magic with Your Favourite Pokémon at Suntec City
Venue: Suntec City Atrium (Tower 1 & 2)
Dates: 6 Nov - 28 Dec 2025, 11 am - 9 pm daily
Admission: Free
From 6 Nov to 28 Dec 2025, come Catch the Holiday Magic with your favourite Pokémon at Suntec City!
Expect an exciting digital-led, mall-wide adventure designed for Pokémon fans, families with children, and the young at heart. The event blends digital and physical play, offering interactive adventures, high-energy performances, and countless photo opportunities to capture magical family moments!.
Head over to Suntec City Atrium (Tower 1 & 2)’s Dance Patio to meet your favourite Pokémon with Meet & Greet sessions that includes a rotating lineup of Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax, and the starter trio: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly. The Dance Patio also comes alive with a spirited holiday performance as Pikachu and friends light up the stage with joyful tunes and cheerful choreography.
For Pokémon GO players, there will also be special Event PokéStops and Gyms as well as Timed Research tasks at Suntec City during this campaign period too!
Catch The Holiday Magic happens from 6 Nov to 28 Dec 2025 at Suntec City Atrium, Tower 1 & 2.
3. Enjoy Family Fun and Heritage at the Istana’s Last Open House of 2025
Venue: Istana
Date: 9 Nov 2025, 8.30 am - 6 pm
Admission: Free for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
The Istana will be open to public on 9 Nov 2025, this should be the last open house for 2025, so do drop by for a visit before the year closes!
The Istana Open House will be open to all visitors. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents enter for free. All other visitors are required to pay an entrance fee of $20 (adults) and $10 (children from 4 to 12 years old).
4. Get Up Close with Sea Jellies at Singapore Oceanarium
Venue: Singapore Oceanarium
Date: 1 to 23 Nov 2025
Programme Timing: 45 min per session
- English: 12pm, 1pm & 3pm
- Mandarin: 11.15am
Fee: $28 per person (ages 4+) as an add-on to Oceanarium admission
From 1 to 23 November 2025, Singapore Oceanarium is celebrating World Sea Jelly Day with an exciting Animal Spotlight: Sea Jellies series! Families can go behind the scenes on a 45-minute guided tour ($28 per person, ages 4+) to see how these mesmerising creatures are cared for, fed, and bred — plus, take home a cute sea jelly plush keychain as a keepsake.
Catch a special Expert Sharing Session by Professor Hiroshi Miyake on 1 Nov and a hands-on workshop on plankton sampling, or let the kids get creative at the Abyssal ArtVenture drawing sessions happening at the National Library and Singapore Oceanarium’s Research & Learning Centre.
Round off your visit with sea jelly-inspired treats and adorable themed souvenirs!
5. Embark on Fun Family Adventures at BE@SAFRA Open House
Venue and Dates:
- SAFRA Tampines: 8 Nov 2025
- SAFRA Toa Payoh: 9 Nov 2025
- SAFRA Mount Faber: 15 Nov 2025
- SAFRA Yishun: 29 Nov 2025
- SAFRA Punggol: 30 Nov 2025
Admission: Free
BE@SAFRA Open House is back! Come take part in fun games and explore what the SAFRA clubhouses have to offer! Take part in The Mission Files where you and your little ones will take on a series of interactive challenges. Complete the challenges to redeem exciting prizes, including a BE@SAFRA limited-edition puzzle magnet - each clubhouse will have a unique design, collect all 8 to complete the puzzle!
That's not all! Each clubhouse will be hosting fun games, free snacks and exciting performances for the whole family! Check the schedule above and visit your nearest SAFRA clubhouse (or visit all open houses). Come discover the vibrant spirit of SAFRA - admission is FREE for everyone!
