So what if Singapore doesn’t experience winter? Your little ones will still have loads of festive fun at these kid-friendly events and activities. By LYNN WEE
So what if Singapore doesn’t experience winter? Your little ones will still have loads of festive fun at these kid-friendly events and activities. By LYNN WEE
CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND
Singapore’s biggest Yuletide fair, Christmas Wonderland, returns for its fourth year.
Spanning some 57,000 sq m at Gardens by the Bay and featuring a myriad of activities such as acrobatic performances, skating under the stars and carnival games, families will be in for a treat this December.
Marvel at the giant luminous Christmas tree – which is part of the Italian Luminarie light sculptures – or feast on the specially curated menu by Savour. Don’t forget to visit Santa at his Grotto and have your picture taken as a keepsake, as well. The fair will be held from Dec 1 to 26, and admission starts from $4.
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KIDSSTOP
Your little one is never too young to learn science, which is why Kidsstop has launched Singapore’s first toddler science programme called Totally Science.It engages kids aged two to three using various fun activities.
Bond with your tot at its 1½-hour Christmas workshop and try your hand at cool experiments, as well as creating festive crafts such as musical instruments, ornaments and more.
The workshop takes place on Dec 9 and costs $50 per parent-child pair, beforeGST and administration charges.
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www.kidsstop.edu.sg/totally-science
GARDENS BY THE BAY
Fancy a wintry Christmas this December? At Gardens by the Bay, you can experience that without leaving the country.
Its Flower Dome has been transformed into a festive wonderland, with an oversized lavvu – a tent-like dwelling used by the people from Sapmi – taking centre stage, along with Santa’s reading cabin, post office, toy workshop and a candy store sitting amid a floral display.
Outside, you’ll also find Christmas trees and other festive blooms, such as poinsettias and amaryllis. Go after dusk for its mesmerising light display; if you’re lucky, you might even meet Santa Claus himself.
Poinsettia Wishes will run until Jan 8 next year; tickets start from $8 per child (ages three to 12 years old), and $12 per adult.
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SNOW CITY
What’s Christmas without snow? Realise Junior’s dream of a winter wonderland when you take him to the Snow City this festive period.
Besides its well-known playground and slide, kids will have snow much fun riding the Arctic Express with The Chipsleys to North Pole.
They will also get to experience snowfall and a blizzard, and get up close and personal with Santa. Admission is $12 per child (for ages three to 12) and $15 per adult.
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PLAZA SINGAPURA
Fans of Robocar Poli will be delighted to know that the cast of the popular South Korean animated series will be heading to Plaza Singapura from Nov 24 to Dec 10.
Adventure with the stars – Poli, Roy, Helly and Amber – as they go on a story escapade around the world through song and dance. They will also be celebrating the season with Christmas classics such as Jingle Bells and We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Spend $30 to redeem a meet -and-greet photo pass for a family of four.
Besides watching the stage show, kids can join daily workshops to craft their very own Robocar Poli badges, or join in the fun at tea party sessions and get up close and personal with the cast. The tea party passes are redeemable with a minimum spend of $80.
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SNOW WORRIES
Mickey is desperate for his family to be reunited this Christmas. But as the festive day looms, his dad is stuck in snowy Dubai after the evil Ebeneeza Freeza tries to freeze the world in a bid to sell his latest invention – the hot ice cream.
Together with the help of Trevor the Snowman, Captain Fantabulous and garden gnome Lord Pilliwocket, will Mickey be able to get his family back together in time?
Snow Worries runs from Dec 9 to 10 at The Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands. Tickets start at $40 from www.sistic.com.sg or www.marinabaysands.com/ticketing.
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