Here's a list of weekly family fun events and experiences for you to create family fun this week!
Here's our weekly list of family fun to-dos to help you create lots of fun times with the kids!
Celebrate the vibrant Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival 2025 with the official light-up ceremony, dazzling displays, festive fairs, lion dances, and possibly fireworks (subject to confirmation). Usher in the Year of the Snake with LEGO® fun and festive events at Suntec City, and enjoy thrilling lion dances, high-pole stunts, LED dragon dances, and more across Singapore. Experience road safety learning at Choa Chu Kang's Mini-Road Safety Playground, and secure your tickets for the Asia premiere of The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale this August 2025 at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands!
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. Experience the vibrant Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival 2025 with Your Family
Venue: Chinatown Precinct
Dates: 8 Jan 2024 (Official Light-up), 8 Jan to 27 Feb (Light-up and Activities)
Admission: Free
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival 2025 with your family! The festivities feature dazzling light displays across streets like Sago Street, Temple Street, and New Bridge Road, with the official light-up happening on 8 January 2025 at Kreta Ayer Square (6pm)—perfect for family photos. Immerse yourselves in the festive atmosphere at the bustling festive fairs and People’s Park, where you’ll find Chinese New Year treats, decorations, and unique gifts. Don’t miss the Countdown Party with live performances, cultural shows, and possibly fireworks (subject to confirmation). Enjoy traditional music, opera, and thrilling lion dance performances, including the anticipated Lion Dance Competition.
For more details, check out our write-up.
2. Usher in the Year of the Snake with LEGO® Adventures & Festive Fun at Suntec City!
Venue: Suntec City Atrium (Tower 1 & 2)
Date: 9 January - 9 February 2025
Admission: Free
Join the festivities at Suntec City from 9 January to 9 February 2025, where family fun meets tradition! Explore The Realm of Possibilities at the Atrium (Tower 1 & 2) with interactive stations like the Lake of Abundance, Fields of Luck, and Village of Blessings. Complete all three to earn an exclusive LEGO® Firecracker build and a $10 LEGO® voucher!
Test your skills with the LEGO® Diorama Display Contest and count the red packets to win a $100 LEGO® set. Meet the LEGO® God of Fortune Mascot on 1, 2, 8, and 9 February 2025 for red packet giveaways!
Shoppers can unlock exclusive rewards with qualifying spends, including Year of the Snake collectibles, LEGO® goodies, and Suntec+ e-Vouchers. Fashion fans, enjoy bonus rewards for purchases at select stores from 13 to 26 January 2025.
Don’t miss the award-winning Yiwei Athletic Association's lion dance on high poles on 3 February 2025 at the Atrium (Tower 3 & 4) or snap pictures of the stunning wind chime-inspired decorations. Check out the 12 Zodiac Reading Panels (9 January to 12 February 2025) for personalized insights into the Year of the Snake.
For more information, check out our write-up.
3. Celebrate CNY 2025 with Lion Dances, Festive Performances & More Islandwide
Venue: Islandwide
Dates: Multiple dates across the Chinese New Year period
Admission: Free
Immerse your family in the vibrant spirit of Chinese New Year with exciting lion dances, high-pole stunts, LED dragon dances, and more across Singapore! From SAFRA clubs to shopping malls and cultural hubs, here’s a quick look at where and when to catch these performances:
11 Jan 2025
- 11am: SAFRA Mount Faber - Lion & Dragon Dance
- 12pm: SAFRA Choa Chu Kang - Lion Dance, Festive War Drum & Mascot Appearance
- 2.30pm: Bedok Blk 212 FairPrice - Lion Dance
- 5pm: Jurong Point FairPrice - Lion Dance
- 9am: Sun Plaza FairPrice - Lion Dance
- 11am: SportsHub FairPrice & SAFRA Toa Payoh - Lion Dance
- 1pm: Bukit Merah Blk 166 FairPrice - Lion Dance
- 3pm: YewTee Point FairPrice - Lion Dance
18 Jan 2025
- 10am: SAFRA Punggol - Lion Dance on Pole
- 10am: Yishun Blk 845 Sheng Siong - Lion Dance
- 12pm: Bukit Timah Plaza FairPrice - Lion Dance
- 12.10pm: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre - Lion Dance
- 1.30pm: Jem FairPrice & SAFRA Yishun - Lion Dance
- 2.30 pm: Suntec City - Lion Dance
- 6.15 pm: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre - Dazzling LED Snake Dance
19 Jan 2025
- 11am: SAFRA Tampines - Lion Dance (Cai Qing & High Pole), War Drum Performance & God of Fortune
- 12.10 pm: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre - Lion Dance
- 1.30pm: SAFRA Jurong - Lion Dance
- 3pm: Marina Square - Lion Dance
- 7.30pm: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre - Dazzling LED Snake Dance
This is just a glimpse of what’s in store! For a complete list of dates, times, and venues, refer to our write-up and/or check the updated Google Sheet. Be sure to verify details with official sources before heading out.
4. Discover Road Safety Fun at Choa Chu Kang's Mini-Road Safety Playground
Venue: Block 208 Choa Chu Kang Central, Singapore 680208
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Admission: Free
Introduce your kids to road safety at Choa Chu Kang's Mini-Road Safety Playground! Located in front of Block 208 Choa Chu Kang Central, this miniature road circuit features real-life road markings, directional arrows, zebra crossings, yellow boxes, and traffic signs. Kids can bring their bicycles or scooters and navigate the mini roads, learning valuable road safety skills through play.
Parents can join the fun as pedestrians or "traffic police," making it a great bonding activity! Adjacent to the safety playground, you'll find a traditional playground with swings, a slide, climbing structures, an exercise corner, a badminton court, and a running track.
Continue the fun by visiting nearby attractions like The Arena @ Keat Hong or the Choa Chu Kang Mini-Waterpark, both offering unique play experiences!
For more information, check out our write-up.
5. Get Tickets to The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale
Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Date: August 2025 | Ticketing starts on January 2025
Admission: TBA
The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale is making its Asia premiere this August 2025 at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands! Perfect for fans of all ages, this limited-time production brings J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic story to life through the eyes of the Hobbits, complete with a mesmerizing live score by A.R. Rahman, Värttinä, and Christopher Nightingale. Follow Frodo’s thrilling quest to destroy the One Ring and immerse your family in the enchanting world of Middle-earth.
Join the waitlist now to secure exclusive early access before tickets go on sale to the public on 10 January 2025, and enjoy pre-sale discounts of up to 20%!
For more details, check out our write-up!
