Whether you’re counting down the days to a brand new year or hoping 2017 never ends, you can’t escape the fact that December is here.
On a good note, it brings with it many exciting events! Take the chance to create lasting memories with your loved ones this month, with the activities scattered all around our sunny island. Click through the gallery for all the gems you can look forward to.
From now till December 25, Urban Park at Tanjong Pagar Centre will be the site of a tropical beech-themed fiesta.
Complete with groovy beach tunes and Christmas classics, snap a holiday-themed wefie under the colourful beach huts or just relax and lounge on the deck chairs.
Keep an eye out for the Tiki Fruit Bar on the weekends, serving healthy snacks and ice-cool beverages.
Kids can sign up for beach craft workshops, and be treated to a huge bouncing castle.
Mark your calendars, because it’s time to shop till you drop. Whether you’re hunting down presents for your loved ones or hoarding the goodies for yourself, Flea Party will be a shopping haven for everyone on a budget.
Head down to Lucky Plaza with a shopaholic pal anytime in the entire month of December and you may just find some hidden treasure for your wardrobe!
From December 1 to 26, soak in the sounds, sights and taste of Christmas at Gardens By The Bay.
With its aesthetic light sculptures, ice rink and carnival games, Christmas Wonderland promises to be a magical and super Instagram-able event.
While you’re there, check our Circus Abyssinia: Ethiopian Dreams for a breathtaking show before visiting the European-style Festive Market for yummy snacks and beverages.
Perfect for history buffs and nature lovers, Surviving Against Shortage In World War ll is an illustrated talk by Dr. Anthony Hopkin on December 2 at National Museum of Singapore.
Highlighting the methods civilians used to deal with severe shortage of food during World War ll, the talk features plants from over 10 acres of Bollywood Veggies in the Kranji countryside and even allows you to grab a taste of wartime food after the talk.
Try catching Singapore Dance Theatre’s latest Christmas spectacular, The Nutcracker.
The timeless tale of Clara’s adventures with her nutcracker-turned-prince unfolds in the Land of Snow, accompanied y some of Tchaikovsky’s most vibrant masterpieces.
Enjoy this enchanting ballet from December 6 to 10 at Esplanade Theatre and opt for ‘Show + Tea Party’ tickets to attend the Nutcracker Tea Party, which includes a meet-and-greet with the Sugar Plum Fairy.
From the organisers of Artbox Singapores comes Flashbang, a brand new creative retail playground offering endless activities.
Featuring two different programmes for the daytime and nighttime, there’s something for everyone whether it’s family-friendly or hip and full of party vibes.
In addition to over 120 F&B and retail stores, expect everything from locally sourced designed sculptures to arcade games and photobooths.
Rumoured to be the largest multi-sensory event of the year, join in from December 9 to 30 at Grand Road Carpark for a bangin’ good time.
Take a trip down memory lane with the ultimate Bee Gees tribute band, direct from Las Vegas.
John Acosta (Barry), Michael Welsch (Robin) and Jeff Celentano (Maurice) have come together to make you feel like you’re at a real Bee Gees concert! Spend the night singing along to iconic anthems like ‘Stayin Alive” and “You Should Be Dancing” on December 15and 16 at the Marina Bay Sands Mastercard Theatres.
The Addams Family comes to Singapore direct from the UK!
Watch Internet sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher, the Addams’ first and only daughter as she strut her stuff as Wednesday Addams.
What happens when the kooky family meets Wednesday’s new boyfriend for the first time? Mischief and lots of singing ensues!
Christmas is a time for giving, so gather your running buddies for a day of festivities at Santa Run for Wishes.
Back for its fourth edition, all registration and donation proceeds of the run will go into aiding the Make A Wish Foundation as they grant wishes of children with life-threatening conditions.
Held at the Promontory @ Marina Bay on December 9, choose between the 2km trail and the 5km run or simply kick back and enjoy the carnival.
This year, you can anticipate fresh new merchandise and larger-scale activities as the run will be collaborating with Marina Bay Countdown 2018 to start the year off with a bang.
From December 8 to April 1 2018, you can hit up the largest carnival in Singapore at Marina Bay Promontory And Bayfront Event Space for the time of your life!
With over 40 rides and games, this carnival is spread out over a whopping 25,000 square metres. Enjoy music and performances, a wide array of local fare and carnival foods, all for pocket-friendly prices.
From now till 1 January 2018, Universal Studios Singapore will be adorned with festive lights and other holiday displays to ring in Christmas and the New Year.
Besides beautiful decorations, expect an all new live show from Sesame Street and catch photo opportunities with Santa and his elves throughout the park. We highly recommend taking your kids to Santa’s Workshop, a fun maze-like journey where you’ll be tasked with doing various errands for Santa and meet him at the end of it all.
Admission prices start at $72 for Singapore residences. Guests who wish to enter the park after 5pm can get admission tickets started at $55 for adults.
Take part in carnival-style games at this Gingerbread-Themed space at The Cathay and Cineleisure!
Want to take part? Just present a same-day receipt (minimum $5) to redeem game tokens and take part in the festivities.