As one of Singapore’s most popular tourist destinations, Jewel is all ready for the Christmas season. Drop by the rain vortex to witness a special Christmas light show that will have you and your kids mesmerised. On top of that, take your kids for a whirl in falling snow at Canopy Park.

You will also get to enjoy an underwater Christmas as bioluminescent light displays take you under the sea. Your children will get the chance to interact with various sea animals such as seals and manta rays through interactive screens. Make sure you have your camera out because this will be a gram-worthy experience.

Happening from now to 2 January 2023. The rain vortex light shows are at 7:30pm and 9:30pm, while the snow will fall at 7pm, 7:35pm, 8pm, 8:35pm, 9pm, 9:35pm, 10pm, and 10:35pm at Canopy Park. Located at 78 Airport Blvd., Singapore 819666. Find out more here.

You’ve heard of Kidztopia, now get ready for JUMPTOPIA™. Enjoy bouncing on a dessert-themed bouncy castle with your children. Spanning 8,600 square feet, this outdoor playground is full of ball pits, slides, a life-sized gingerbread man, and a soft-foam ball pit for the littlest ones.

On top of that, admission tickets come with $10 worth of Timezone credits for each child ticket purchased so your kids can have even more fun.

Happening from now to 26 December 2022. Priced at $22 per child and $10 per adult for one-hour passes and $38 and $18 respectively for full-day passes. Alternatively, you can opt for the Buddy Deal at $28 for one child and one adult or the Family Bundle at $48 for two children and two adults. Located at Vivo City, 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585, at Level 1. Buy your tickets here.

Gardens by the Bay’s annual Christmas display is up and running in the Flower Dome. This year’s Christmas tree stands at eight metres tall and is made of poinsettias in various colours. There is also an ice cavern where your family can admire ikebana arrangements frozen in time.

Happening from now to 2 January 2023. Priced at $12 for adults and $8 for children (three to 12 years old) and seniors (60 and above). Located at 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953. Buy your tickets here.

What’s Christmas without some gingerbread fun? Shangri-La Singapore’s workshop allows you and your little ones to create unique gingerbread houses topped with frosting, cookies, and candies. Don’t worry about your children getting hungry halfway and eating the components of the house – light refreshments will be provided (thank god!).

Happening from now to 11 December 2022 on every Saturday and Sunday, from 11am – 12:30pm, and 3pm to 4:30pm. Priced at $128 per child (three to 12 years old), with up to two accompanying adults. Located at 22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350. Find out more here.

With school holidays starting, why not utilise one of your annual leaves to enjoy a day at Mandai Wildlife Reserve with the family? Choose between the Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, and the Night Safari – or maybe go for two of in a day if your little ones are full of energy!

Unlike other Christmas events, Mandai Wildlife Reserve is embracing the monochrome aesthetic this Christmas. Catch the exciting penguin parade, find your way through the monochrome maze, as well as immerse yourself in an AR animal trail. The ’12 days of enrichment’ programme features various animal shows where you can sit down and enjoy.

Lastly, you can spend an additional $15 per craft to build a festive terrarium and bring it home as a living souvenir.

Happening from now to 2 January 2023. Priced at different rates for each location. Buy your tickets here.

As always, Christmas Wonderland is not to be missed. With carnival games galore and a chance for your kids to meet Santa, this annual event is great for families of all ages. There are various things for you to enjoy this year. From riding on a double-storey carousel, snapping cute pictures of your little ones on a magical bus, and walking through an illuminated igloo, there’s so much to do. Let’s not forget the food options you’ll get to choose from.

Happening from now to 1 January 2023, at 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, and 9:30pm. Priced at $8 – $10 for adults and $6 for kids (three to 12 years old) for advance purchases. Same-day purchases are priced at $12 and $6 respectively. Located at 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953. Buy your tickets here.

As Singaporeans, we sometimes take our skyline for granted. So why not head down to Marina Bay and appreciate nearly a thousand trees decked up for the season? There will also be three giant snowglobes to marvel at while the towers of Marina Bay Sand and the ArtScience Museum are lit up with animations and laser projections for a gorgeous night.

Happening from now to 25 December 2022. Catch the light show along Marina Bay. 

What’s Christmas without a bit (or a lot) of shopping? Satisfy your shopping urge and let your kids take part in workshops that will teach them about sustainability. The bazaar is full of pre-loved items which are great if you and your friends are all about saving the environment.

The Christmas Workshop Wonderland features five workshops to take part in, all with various timings:

• Sustainable Christmas Wreath Workshop, lasting an hour and 45 minutes, priced at $150
• Marble Jesmonite Coaster, lasting 45 minutes, priced at $50
• Wintery Snow Globe, lasting 45 minutes, priced at $50
• Mini Christmas Tree, lasting 45 minutes, priced at $50
• Star Christmas Wreath, lasting 45 minutes, priced at $50

Happening on 27 December 2022, from 10am to 7pm. Located at Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Level 2,
Waterfront Conference Centre, 392 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169663. Book your slots here.

Do your kids find normal Christmas light shows boring? It’s time to shake things up this year with an outdoor dinosaur display that your they will love. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the three-kilometre-long display that features life-sized dinosaurs and gorgeous lights intertwined with nature.

If you’re feeling peckish, you will find food trucks at Terminal 2 with options such as Old Chang Kee, The Halal Food Truck, Crowne Plaza, and more!

Happening from 6 December 2022 to 31 January 2023, from 7pm to 1am daily. Located at Changi Airport Connector at Airport Blvd. You can access it from Terminal 4 or from T2 South Link. Find out more here.

If you’re visiting Gardens by the Bay for the other yuletide activities, why not add this cozy workshop to the itinerary? All the materials you need to make your family-special floral wreath will be provided on the day. Just bring yourself, your children, and a willingness to get crafty.

Happening on 10 December 2022, from 2pm – 4pm. Priced at $65 per parent-child pair. Located at 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953. Register here by 5 December 2022.

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