It is our favourite time of the year once again! ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and we are super stoked for Christmas 2016! Step into shopping malls and you will immediately be greeted with Christmas melodies. Visit Starbucks and you will see everybody’s favourite Peppermint Mocha on the menu. Walk along Orchard Road and you will see the grand
Step into shopping malls and you will immediately be greeted by Christmas trees and festive melodies. Visit Starbucks and you will see everybody’s favourite Peppermint Mocha on the menu. Walk along Orchard Road and you will see the grand light up along the streets. It is official: Christmas is near!
And we know many of you will be staying right here in Singapore, thanks to the amount of Christmas festivities happening all around our island! Who said us Singaporeans do not know how to throw a party?
Here are the 5 Christmas Events Happening In Singapore 2016.
Photo Credit: Gardens By The Bay
#1 MERRY MEDLEY FLORAL DISPLAY AT GARDENS BY THE BAY
We might not have freezing cold climates here in Singapore, but you can experience lower temperatures within the Merry Medley display in the Flower Dome.
Besides admiring the huge 9-metre tall Noble Fir Christmas Tree, you will also be able to find other festive blooms such as the Poinsettia, Christmas Rose, and more.
When: 11 November 2016 – 05 January 2017
Gardens By The Bay
18 Marina Gardens Drive
Singapore 018953
Tel: +65 6420 6848
Daily: 5am – 2am
Nearest Station: Bayfront
Photo Credit: The Resorts World Sentosa Blog
#2 SANTA’S ALL-STAR CHRISTMAS AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE
Christmas is always a blast at Universal Studios Singapore (USS). It is where you can experience life-like snow, multimedia light shows, and take in the jolly Christmas spirit.
This year, you can also expect to see the new Santa’s Village—a little space within the park filled with Santa’s little helpers, elves and more!
When: 01 December 2016 – 02 January 2017
Universal Studios Singapore
8 Sentosa Gateway
Resorts World Sentosa
Singapore 098269
Tel: + 65 6577 8888
Daily: 10am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront
#3 CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND AT GARDENS BY THE BAY
Christmas Wonderland is back again this year, and it is set to be bigger and better! The event space is now doubled to accommodate more attractions and rides such as a mini Ferris Wheel and bumper cars. The Snow Playground at the Ice Palace is also two times bigger too.
However, entrance into Christmas Wonderland is no longer free. Admission tickets are going at S$4 from 02 to 04 December 2016, S$6 from 09 to 15 December 2016 and S$8 from 16 December to 01 January 2017.
Find out more about what to expect at this year’s Christmas Wonderland here.
When: 02 December 2016 – 01 January 2017
Gardens By The Bay
18 Marina Gardens Drive
Singapore 018953
Tel: +65 6420 6848
Daily: 5am – 2am
Nearest Station: Bayfront
#4 CHRISTMAS LIGHT-UP ALONG ORCHARD ROAD
This annual affair is one not to be missed. Every year, Singapore’s most popular street comes alive with twinkling lights all around the roads, transforming it into a festive wonderland.
Lots of photo opportunities of course, on top of endless Christmas shopping for our loved ones.
Photo Credit: The Resorts World Sentosa Blog
#5 MERRY FISHMAS AT S.E.A. AQUARIUM
Merry Fishmas is a great way to bring your kids out for some yuletide fun! There are tonnes of activities happening throughout the month of December at S.E.A. Aquarium, including a crafts corner where your little ones can create their own Christmas ornaments!
When: 01 December 2016 – 02 January 2017
S.E.A. Aquarium
8 Sentosa Gateway
Resorts World Sentosa
Singapore 098269
Tel: +65 6577 8899
Daily: 10am – 7pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront