Celebrate The New Year With The Family – 7 Kid-Friendly Activities To Attend
When it comes to celebrating Chinese New Year, no place does it like Singapore. Each year, the country comes alive with a host of festivities where families can create new memories and have fun with one another.
Take a look at these upcoming kid-friendly activities and events to usher in the New Year with a bang!
7 Kid-Friendly Activities To Celebrate The New Year
After two successful runs back in 2011 and 2016, Wicked the Musical returns to Singapore this 2025 after the film adaptation of the iconic musical was released in November 2024 starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, directed by Jon M. Chu.
Led by the Australian cast, the story of Wicked takes audiences through the story of Glinda of Elphaba as they journey through life at Shiz University and beyond, with themes centered around rivalry, girlhood, and their eventual inseparable friendship.
What’s more, get ready to experience the untold true story of the Witches of Oz through the amazing music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, including ‘Defying Gravity’ and ‘Popular’.
Don’t miss this opportunity to watch the fourth-longest-running show on Broadway right here on our shores!
Wicked The Musical
19 March 2025 to 20 April 2025
Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Book your tickets here
If you missed the Symphonic Gala Concert last January featuring the music of Andrew Llyod Webber, then you’re in luck.
Another timeless classic in musicals is coming to town: The Phantom of the Opera. Theatre kids and musical enthusiasts, rejoice!
In case you’re not familiar with the tale, the story of this widely praised musical takes place against the backdrop of the Paris Opera during the nineteenth century. It follows the love story between the Phantom played by Jonathan Roxmouth, and Christine portrayed by Grace Roberts, and has been seen across 46 territories and 195 cities by over 160 million people.
For them to have a stop in Singapore is major, so you wouldn’t want to miss it!
The Phantom of the Opera
9 May 2025 to 1 June 2025
Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Book your tickets here
3. Comma Creative Arts Festival 2025
The Comma Creative Arts Festival will bring life to the Somerset Belt until 26 January this month.
Led by *SCAPE and Somerset Youth Park, this festival is a gathering for creatives by creatives to share their art with the community, and celebrates emerging local talents in the scene from all walks of life.
From immersive theatre experiences, live music, dance performances, art exhibitions, crafts workshops, and an array of other fringe activities, visitors of all ages will be in for an unforgettable time.
Comma Creative Arts Festival 2025
31 December 2024 to 26 January 2025
*SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link
Free admission. Learn more about the festival here
4. Explore The World Of Studio Ghibli
Avid supporters of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata’s work are in for a treat with Singapore’s very first Studio Ghibli exhibition, happening exclusively at the ArtScience Museum.
Spread across 11 galleries across two levels, the museum space has been transformed to make way for 16 massive immersive theatrical sets made by Japanese artists on-site, which will be showcasing iconic scenes from the classics.
Whether you’re a fan of Totoro, Princess Kaguya, or No-Face, this is your chance to get up close and personal with your favorite Ghibli characters.
The World of Studio Ghibli
4 October 2024 to 2 February 2025
ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue
Book your tickets here
5. RWS A Big Big World Of Excitement
Moving over to Sentosa Island, the Big Big World of Excitement at Resorts World Sentosa awaits.
At the Carnival of Joy, visitors will instantly feel the festive atmosphere as soon as they walk in.
What to expect? Larger-than-life Chinese New Year installations, a meet-and-greet at the God of Fortune’s House of Huat for the little ones, an entire carnival with exciting funfair games for the young and young at heart, and an 88-meter-long light display.
Of course, it won’t be a Chinese New Year celebration without a lion dance performance. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for that!
A Big Big World of Excitement
19 January to 16 February 2025
Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway
Learn more about the event here
6. Celebrate Chinese New Year Early in Chinatown
There’s nothing quite like ushering in the New Year in the heart of Chinatown: where all the action is!
Some key events not to miss include the official street light-up and opening ceremony happening at Kreta Ayer Square, the annual street light-up across New Bridge road all the way to Chinatown Complex, and the Countdown Party at the Banda Street Open-Space Carpark, among many others.
From festive fairs to stage shows to the much-awaited street light-up, there’s bound to be something for the whole family at the Chinatown Chinese New Year celebration.
Be sure to take note of the different timings for each activity and their respective venues so you don’t miss them.
Chinatown Chinese New Year 2025
30 December 2024 to 27 February 2025
Several locations along the Chinatown district
Learn more about the event here
7. Festive Staycation
While there’s always the option to go the traditional route to usher in the new year, why not switch things up with a festive staycation for the whole family?
For those who want to be in the heart of the Marina Bay district, head over to PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay to enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline, as well as a visit to Gardens by the Bay while you’re at it.
If Central Orchard is more your style, check in to Pan Pacific Orchard, where you’ll be greeted by a luxurious urban sanctuary.
On top of that, you’ll just be a stone’s throw away from Singapore’s most iconic shopping strip. What’s not to love?
Kick off the new school year with ease
Whether it’s ushering in the new year or starting the new school year, everyone deserves to do so with ease and peace of mind.
Here at AIS, we are committed to providing the building blocks for your child’s education—from preschool, their primary years, all the way to pre-university.
Book a tour with us today and learn more on how to get started.
