12 festive events – The best things to do this Christmas 2025

Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé have officially woken up from their hibernation.

Now that Christmas playlists have taken over malls and festive lights have littered the streets, it’s time to make plans for the holidays. Here are the best things to do in Singapore this Christmas.

1. LEGO Group Train Show

LEGO Christmas Train Show
Photo: Gardens by the Bay

This month, LEGO is taking over Gardens by the Bay with a festive twist!
As part of this year’s Christmas Train Show, the Flower Dome has been sprinkled with LEGO magic, featuring whimsical sets, interactive play zones, and plenty of photo spots.

Kids (and adults) can get hands-on with imaginative LEGO activities, such as a free LEGO Christmas Postcard Stamping Activity, and even score exclusive LEGO product redemptions with minimum spend at the LEGO retail pop-up!

Date: 23 November 2025-4 January

Location: Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Opening hours: 9am-9pm


2. Wiggle Christmas

Merch display at Wiggle Wiggle pop-up

Step into a pastel winter wonderland — Wiggle Christmas has landed in Singapore, bringing Southeast Asia’s largest Wiggle Wiggle pop-up to date.

The pop-up is packed with festive installations, IG-ready photo spots, Singapore-exclusive limited-edition merch, and even a special mascot appearance you won’t find anywhere else. If you’re hunting for cute gifts or just want a dose of holiday serotonin, this is the place to be this month.

Date: 2 December-4 January 2025

Location: Plaza Singapura, Level 1 Atrium, 68 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238839
Opening hours: 10am-10pm


3. Christmas on Orchard Road — Free DIY Perfume Bar

Free DIY Perfume Bar Lynk Fragrances at Christmas Orchard

Orchard Road’s Christmas market is no stranger to many, but this year, the new kid at their market is truly embracing the spirit of giving.

For the first 10 customers daily, you can enjoy a free DIY Perfume Bar experience, where you customise your own 2ML perfume bottle there!

Don’t forget to take a whiff of their limited-time Cacao Rose, Oolong Solstice, and First Snow festive scents, available in multiple variants!

Date: 1-31 December 2025

Location: The Great Christmas Village @ Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, Retail Store #7
Opening hours: 4-10pm


4. Publico Ristorante

Christmas Feast at Publico Ristorante
Photo: Publico Ristorante

If you needed a sign to lock in your Christmas dinner plans, this is it: a fun-filled festive feast at this pet-friendly Italian restaurant by Robertson Quay.

Publico Ristorante has launched the kind of Christmas meal that’s made for gathering all your favourite people.

With a 4 pax minimum per group, this festive sharing set brings out that fun, noisy, good-food energy, with limited-time exclusive dishes like crispy porchetta, rich duck confit, comforting fruit cakes, and more.

Make a reservation in advance!

Location: 1 Nanson Rd, Singapore 238909
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 12-11pm
Fri-Sat: 12-11:30pm
Sunday: 12-11pm


5. Pinkmas

Pinkmas at Museum of Ice cream
Photo: Museum of Ice Cream

Celebrate your Christmas in pink at the Museum of Ice Cream. Enjoy unlimited seasonal treats, festive drinks, playful installations, and a pink Christmas tree forest. 

The highlight of this year Pinkmas is MOIC’s hands-on Ice Cream Making Class, held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, where you can learn, create, and churn your very own ice cream. There will also be an extra treat available for kids under 12 years old.

Tickets starts from $35, available online or on-site.

Date: 26 November 2025-6 January 2026

Location: 100 Loewen Rd, Singapore 248837
Opening hours:
Monday: 10am-6pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wed-Sun: 10am-6pm


6. The Cosy Critter’s Christmas

The Cosy Critters Christmas features local artists goods
Photo: KINN Habitat

Spend a joyful festive day out at The Cosy Critter’s Christmas, a cheerful art market celebrating Singapore’s creative community.

You’ll find the works of our beloved local illustrators and makers like @sheldonartory, @tobyato, @meetmito and more, alongside healthy high-protein snack brand @go.beango, as well as live performances by homegrown musicians.

Free admission.

Date: 21 December 2025

Location: 5 Hongkong St, Singapore 059648
Opening hours: 11am-8pm


7. CHIJMES

Chijmes Christmas light up
Photo: Chiijmes

Celebrate Christmas at CHIJMES, where the Main Lawn transforms into a festive playground with its charming Christmas Market featuring handmade gifts and seasonal treats.

Enjoy magical snowfall, a free Silent Cinema screening of The Greatest Showman, and weekend carolling. Don’t miss the stunning light projection show illuminating CHIJMES Hall every 30 minutes.

Visitors can also enjoy Spend & Redeem rewards and join bag charm workshops on 14, 20 & 21 December 2025.

Date: 5-31 December 2025

Location: 30 Victoria St, Singapore 187996
Opening hours: 11am-8pm


8. World Christmas Market

Togetherlad with World Christmas Market
Photo: World Christmas Market

The World Christmas Market 2025 returns as Togetherland at Bayfront Event Space.

This year’s theme, “A Christmas Constellation”, features nine festive zones inspired by Santa’s reindeers, offering a Christmas Musical, live performances, global food, artisanal markets, family activities and charity-led experiences. 

Date: 11 December 2025-4 January 2026

Location: 12A Bayfront Ave, Bayfront Event Space, Singapore 018970
Opening hours:
Mon-Thu: 5-11pm
Fri-Sun: 4-11pm


9. Care Bears @ Marina Square

Care Bears Christmas at Marina Square
Photo: Marina Square

Marina Square presents Wishes from the Heart, a colourful Care Bears Christmas celebration filled with exclusive merchandise. 

Take photos at the glowing Care-A-Lot installations, enjoy bubble shows, join the creative workshops, and get a chance for a meet-and-greets with Cheer Bear and Grumpy Bear.

You can also join charity efforts through the Care A Lot, Gift A Care Bears drive and redeem exclusive festive gifts with mall spending.

Date: 22 November 2025-4 January 2026

Location: 6 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039594
Opening hours: 10am-10pm


10. Citysquare Mall Paw Patrol

Paw Patrol CSM Live Show-Media Preview on 2 December 2022.
Photo: City Square Mall

Bring your little ones for the PAW-fect Christmas, a celebration packed with festive fun for families and PAW Patrol fans.

Don’t miss the PAW Patrol ‘Ready for Christmas’ Interactive Show (29 Nov–7 Dec 2025, 2pm & 7pm) and the chance to meet Chase, Marshall, Skye and Rubble with a $100 spend.

Explore the mall-wide PAW Patrol Wonderland Adventure, collect stamps, redeem exclusive merch, and enjoy Christmas carolling on 20 & 21 December.

Date: 21 November-28 December 2025

Location: 180 Kitchener Rd, Singapore 208539
Opening hours: 10am-10pm


11. VivoCity – Miniso x Zootopia

Miniso x Zootopia 2 pop-up at VivoCity
Photo: VivoCity

Discover the first MINISO × Zootopia pop-up at VivoCity’s Central Court as the new Zootopia 2 movie coming out.

Shop exclusive Zootopia plushies, vinyl-plush blind boxes, keychains, drinkware and lifestyle accessories, including Singapore-exclusive collectibles. Fans can enjoy adorable photo spots featuring Nick, Judy, and friends.

Date: 29 November-28 December 2025

Location: 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
Opening hours: 10am-10pm


12. Far East Flora Christmas workshops

Get into the festive spirit at Far East Flora with two charming Christmas craft experiences.

Build your own Christmas terrarium at the Free Play DIY station for $14.9 per person, choosing plants and ornaments to create a personalised mini wonderland. Workshop available on 6 and 14 December 2025.

For something more meaningful, join the Mini Christmas Wreath Workshop ($96) on 7 December 2025. Every sign-up supports 60 Lights, One Future for underprivileged children with education, nutrition, and mentorship. Sign up here!

Date: 6, 7, and 14 December 2025

Location: Level 2, 435 Clementi Road, Singapore 599873


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