MUST-VISIT YEAR-END HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS IN SINGAPORE – AWAIT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

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This Year End 2024, the country that never ceases to amaze you, Singapore will be transformed into a wonderland with its spectacular range of holiday activities, from the twinkling lights of Orchard Road to the mesmerizing show at Gardens by Seven. Families can enjoy an extensive range of activities, from Snoopy and his Beagle Scouts at Singapore Zoo and Bird Paradise to the fireworks over the iconic Lake Hollywood at Universal Studios Singapore. Singapore’s diverse attractions promise you and your family a year-end getaway will be extraordinary.

Christmas on A Great Street
Experience the excitement and magic of the season with “Christmas on A Great Street” from 9 November 2024 to 1 January 2025—an annual Christmas event in Singapore where Orchard Road will be filled with glittering lights. Visitors can also enjoy 3D shows and spectacular augmented reality (AR). Immerse yourself in a Christmas-themed storyline and enjoy an integrated AR show.

In addition, visitors can also visit “The Great Christmas Village”, which features a variety of games such as claw machines, a carousel, and Ferris wheels. Along with live music entertainment, food trucks, various pop-up stores, and the iconic 14-meter-tall Mastercard’s Priceless Christmas Tree with two snowfall shows each night, surely not to be missed!

Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy, Gardens by The Bay

This holiday season, Gardens by the Bay presents the Disney Garden of Wonder in Floral Fantasy, which features large-scale pruning plants and flower statues in the shape of favorite Disney characters. For the first time in Singapore, Gardens by the Bay will bring back Disney’s and Pixar’s favorite characters, such as Mickey Mouse & Friends, Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid, Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, and many others.

This enchanting exhibition will run from 1 December 2024 to 31 March 2025, open daily from 10:00 to 21:00, admission starts from SGD16 for children and SGD24 for adults.

Snoopy Beagle Scouts at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
This Christmas season, Snoopy and his Beagle Scouts start a mission special to Mandai Wildlife Reserve to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Join this squad on an exciting Christmas adventure in Singapore Zoo and Bird Paradise through wildlife-themed activities to get an exclusive Mandai Wildlife Reserve x Snoopy Scout badge from 2 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.

Visitors can discover and learn about wildlife, participate in fun activities, as well as redeeming exclusive badges. Visitors can follow physical and digital paths that challenge observation and memory abilities. This exciting Christmas adventure is priced at SGD70 for children and SGD100 for adults.

A Universal Christmas at Universal Studios Singapore

Enjoy an unprecedented holiday celebration at Universal Studios Singapore. Witness Santa Claus and his mechanical creations. Get ready to be amazed by the spectacular DreamWorks Animation’s most popular movies-inspired light and fireworks show. Meet with the characters in their Christmas outfits and ride on your favorite rides.

A Universal Christmas runs from 29 November 2024 to 1 January 2025. A diverse range of entertainment awaits you and your family, which includes DreamWorks Animation Holiday Spectacular from Shrek and friends to the music and glitter of Trolls and many others. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enter the world of DreamWorks Animation movies Tour. You can book this Christmas package at SGD89 for adults and SGD68 for children. This package includes a one-day admission to Universal Studios Singapore, a voucher for Christmas-themed food and beverages, SGD5 USS retail vouchers, and discounts of 20% on makeover sessions at The Emerald Beautification Salon.

Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Carnival at Changi Airport
Enjoy carnival games, rides, and live workshops with Hello Kitty and Friends! This activity promises endless fun for all ages – perfect for creating memories with family and loved ones. The carnival runs from 1 November 2024 to 16 February 2025, features exciting activities that include interactive workshops with Hello Kitty and Friends for making your own souvenirs, decorating pens, bottles, and more with adorable Sanrio accessories to create unique souvenirs. Then, challenge yourself with Thrilling Carnival Games booths featuring favorite classic ones with a new twist, such as Hello Kitty-themed Milk Jug Pitcher and redeem Sanrio limited edition merchandise.

Visitors can purchase carnival tokens on-site, SGD20 for 21 tokens, SGD50 for 55 tokens, or SGD100 for 120 tokens. You can also make SGD50 worth of transactions at participating outlets in the Changi Airport Public Area to get 5 free tokens.

The World of Studio Ghibli at the ArtScience Museum
Meet the characters from 11 Studio Ghibli films, namely My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, Castle in the Sky, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, Princess Mononoke, Pom Poko, Porco Rosso, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, The Boy and The Heron.

Visitors can enjoy a full range of collections displayed in two and three-dimensional, and also purchase themed merchandise characters from Studio Ghibli, such as t-shirts and postcards. Located at the ArtScience Museum in the Marina Bay Sands area, precisely at 6 Bayfront Avenue, the Studio Ghibli Exhibition opens every Sunday-Thursday at 10:00 – 19:00 and Friday-Saturday at 10:00 – 21:00, available until 2 February 2025. Admission tickets start from SGD39.

Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
Get ready to be mesmerized when the wizarding world of Harry Potter comes to Singapore with Harry Potter: Visions of Magic, which opens on 22 November 2024 at Resorts World Sentosa. This interactive art experience is perfect for families who want to explore the wizard and mysterious world of Harry Potter.

Featuring a wide array of displays of responsive and immersive video content, sounds, and interactive technology, the Visions of Magic offers a multi-sensory journey themes-inspired by the books and movies, including Diagon Alley, Hogwarts Castle, and the Forbidden Forest. This enchanting experience is sure to delight kids and adults alike, which opens daily from 11:00 – 22:00. Entrance tickets start from SGD49 per person.

Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2025
Ultimately, the annual Marina Bay event Singapore Countdown 2025, is the largest New Year’s Eve event in Singapore! Features stunning fireworks, synchronized light shows, and live music performances in the iconic Marina Bay area. Marina Bay Singapore Countdown tickets are sold for SGD158 for the general public or SGD138 for Sands LifeStyle members. The entrance ticket price includes a SkyPark Observation Deck entrance ticket, one drink, and popcorn with a live music performance.

For more details, please check on visitsingapore.com