The season of giving is fast approaching. This year, instead of plushies and gadgets, why not surprise your friends and family with wonderful gift experiences in Singapore! Create new memories together while having fun experiencing a whole new side of our sunny island. Here are our recommendations for fun Christmas activities in Singapore this festive season!
1. Take a ride on the Royal Albatross
Step onboard the Royal Albatross, Asia’s only luxury tall ship and celebrate the festive season with their Christmas Dinner Cruise 2020! Featuring an extensive Christmas 6-course menu and a stunning view of the setting sun, this has got to be one of the most memorable Christmas gift experiences in Singapore! Plus, the yacht will be decked in festive lights and majestic coloured sails that will be a sight to behold.
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, S(098269)
Date & Time:
21 – 23 Dec 2020, 7pm
24 Dec 2020, 5pm
Price: From $195/pax
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2. Family fun at the Amazonia
Nothing beats spending quality family time with your kids during Christmas. If you’re looking for exciting Christmas gift experiences in Singapore for your little ones, why not check them in at the newly-revamped Amazonia, one of the largest family play centres in Singapore? Join them in a ‘snowball’ fight at the Ball Fountain Ball-Pit or bounce off some excess energy at the trampolines zone. There’s even a dedicated area in the centre for toddler play, so no one feels left out on this fun-filled family day!
Address: Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #03-113, S(237994)
Opening Hours:
Mon – Thurs: 9.30am – 7pm
Fri – Sat: 9.30am – 9.30pm
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3. Admire Gardens by the Bay’s Poinsettia Wishes floral display
If you’re looking for Christmas gift experiences in Singapore for someone special, skip the flowers and take him or her to Gardens by the Bay for the whimsical Poinsettia Wishes floral display! Known as ‘Flowers of the Holy Night’, the sight of poinsettia signals that the winter holidays are here. To spice up the holiday spirits, you will also find other festive plants such as cyclamens, pansies, hellebores and even real Christmas trees!
Transport yourself to the Netherlands at the Gouda City Hall replica display, an iconic gothic landmark where many flock to see the annual Christmas light up! Here you can meet Santa and enjoy the traditional Lucia Procession without setting foot out of the country. Grab your tickets now so you don’t miss out on all these Christmas activities in Singapore!
Address: Flower Dome, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, S(018953)
Date & Time:
27 Nov 2020 – 3 Jan 2021, 9am – 9pm
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4. Learn modern calligraphy and craft festive messages
Instead of a gift, treat your creative friends to a session at The Workroom’s Modern Calligraphy Workshop this holiday! This fun Christmas activity in Singapore will help them master their way around pointed nibs as they learn the intricacies of calligraphy and how to systematically write the alphabet. Moreover, you can impress your loved ones with your personalised festive cards which make one of the most thoughtful and unique Christmas gifts in Singapore!
The little ones need not sit out on this one as the workshop also welcomes children age 10 and up! Plus, they can put their new skill to good use when creating some of these Christmas card ideas for kids.
Address: 25 Lorong Kilat, #02-04, S(598126)
Date: Various dates available, details here
Price: $150/pax
Register here
5. Substitute awkward Christmas parties for virtual escape room visits
Big gatherings may not be possible this year, so why not take your annual office Christmas celebrations online with virtual escape rooms! Present your colleagues with a thrilling gift experience in Singapore at The Fun Empire Escape Room. Everyone can put their heads together as they work to solve the eerie Curse Of The Werewolf mystery. This Christmas activity in Singapore will be hosted over Zoom and guided by professional facilitators to ensure everyone has the best experience! It’s also a great opportunity to boost teamwork and bond with your colleagues virtually.
Price: From $20/pax
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6. Ski and snowboard with SportQuest Snowsports Academy
If you know any skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, they’re probably wishing for Christmas gift experiences in Singapore along the lines of SportQuest’s lessons at Snow City! Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels are welcome here. If you’re having trouble keeping up, you can even sign up for private one-to-one lessons with instructors. With internationally-recognised curriculums and passionate coaches, you’ll be skiing and snowboarding like a pro in no time! This is a great Christmas activity in Singapore which will come into good use when you travel for winter in the future.
Address: Snow City Singapore, 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, S(609433)
Opening Hours:
By appointment, 10.30am – 4pm
Price: From $45/pax
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7. Pamper your loved ones with an onsen session
It can be a challenge to pick a suitable Christmas gift experience in Singapore for stressed-out individuals. If you know someone who’s exhausted from a year of hustling (hint: your parents), show your appreciation by treating them to a session of relaxation at Yunomori Onsen! Visitors can rest and recharge by soaking in the six different pools and loosen those knots with a thorough body massage.
Address: Kallang Wave Mall, 1 Stadium Place, #02-17/18, S(397628)
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Price: From $38/pax
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8. Bond over soap making
While you can buy a variety of soap bars for your fellow soap bar lover, we’ve got a more unique Christmas gift experience in Singapore — a soap making workshop! Instead of getting premade soap bars, you and your friends can now make your own natural soaps at the Sugar & Spice M&P Soap Making Class. Customise your soaps right down to their scents in this 2-hour workshop! Moreover, you will get to learn the basics of melt and pour soap making method at this Christmas activity in Singapore. Thereafter, head home and enjoy a relaxing festive bath with the soaps you’ve created!
Address: 81 Ubi Avenue 4, #10-19, S(408830)
Date & Time:
Every Tues, Fri & Sun: 10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm
Price: $50/pax
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9. Have a jolly race
Get your adrenaline rushing while you race against your loved ones! Get in for an exhilarating session you must not miss this Christmas. This dino-themed Go-Kart is the first-ever airport Go-Kart race in Singapore! Amp up your experience by opting for the night race under the array of neon lights. Adults can flaunt their skills in the pro track whilst kids aged 9 to 12 years old can race down the novice track. Wait no more and hit the tracks for this unforgettable Christmas experience in Singapore!
Address: Changi Airport Terminal 4 Arrival Kerbside, taxi waiting area (S819662)
Date: 26 – 31 Dec 2020, daily
Opening Hours:
Mon – Wed: 3pm – 10pm
Thu – Sun, eves of PHs & PHs: 2pm – 11pm
Price: From $8/pax
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10. Dive into the holiday season at the S.E.A. Aquarium
Head underwater for a family-themed Christmas activity in Singapore at the S.E.A. Aquarium! The aquarium has launched the SEAASON of Rediscovery event where families will be able to soak in the festive season through various magical experiences! For starters, the aquarium will be decked in specially designed light effects and sounds to take you one step closer to the mysterious deep blue. There are also new zones for the family to explore, including the Discovery Pool where you can get up close and intimate with epaulette sharks and the knobbly sea stars!
Your trip to the S.E.A. Aquarium will not be complete without a picture taken in front of the Christmas tree made up of recyclable gift boxes! Flash your gummy smiles behind the free Christmas S.E.A. Aquarium face masks (featuring adorable sharks in Santa hats or pink and blue dolphins) and capture happy memories — a fun Christmas gift experience in Singapore for all ages!
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, S(098269)
Date: 7 Nov 2020 – 5 Jan 2021
Opening Hours:
Mon – Tues: 10am – 5pm
Sat – Sun: 9am – 5pm
Price: From $27/pax
Book here
More Christmas gift ideas in Singapore to consider
Treat your loved ones to these enjoyable gift experiences in Singapore this Christmas! Still can’t decide on a festive gift for your loved ones? Check out our ultimate Christmas gift guide for presents that will fit your budget! Meanwhile, don’t let the December holidays slip away. Spend more time with your little ones and end their school holidays on a high note with these fun December school holidays activities for kids!
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This article was updated on 22 December 2020. Additional research done by Quah Si Yu
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