We are in the first month of the 2023, let's start the new year with a bang with this list of new things to do and places to go for families in Singapore!
A new year, a new beginning! Let's start 2023 by creating lots of family fun with new and exciting venues, events and more! You can also look forward to the Lunar New Year celebrations happening towards the end of he month too!
So don't wait and read on to discover all the new things that you can do to have a fun filled December!
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1. Chingay Returns with a Physical Festival & Heartlands Celebrations
Venue: F1 Pit Building
Dates: 3 & 4 February 2023, 8 pm onwards
Admission: from $20
Indulge in the colourful and vibrant Chingay Parade 2023 brought to you by the diverse talents and multi-ethnic community, performed in front of a street-style container art backdrop that is co-created by youths. Be enticed by the return of the iconic Chingay floats and 17 community co-created mini floats which exemplifies the strong community spirit and togetherness.
Tickets to the physical parade are on sale now, and are priced at $20, $28.50, $40, $50 and $60 depending on date and categories. PAssion Card Members enjoy 20% off! Get them now on SISTIC!
Families may also choose to host watch parties at their own homes by watching the live webcast on Chingay's Facebook and stand a chance to win more than $6,000 worth of vouchers! Including a $500 most creative watch party prize for 5 winners!
2. Go On An Adventure @ the LEGO® Prosperity Burrows
Venue: Suntec City, Atrium (Tower 1 & 2)
Date: 12 Jan - 5 Feb 2023
Admission: Free
In this upcoming Lunar New Year, The LEGO Group is ushering in the Year of the Rabbit by encouraging the spirit of togetherness through building fun family moments and celebrating traditions. From new LEGO Lunar New Year festive sets to fun-filled events, families can come together to create new memories with exciting activities and exclusive promotions.
From 12 Jan to 5 Feb 2023, families are invited to a themed adventure with the LEGO Prosperity Burrows event organised in partnership with Suntec City! From cleaning the burrows with a specially curated LEGO Cleaning Machine at the Spring Clean Tu-gether station to inviting visitors to a festive hop at the Harmonise Tu-gether station, families can come together to complete these themed challenges and win a LEGO polybag.
There will also be plenty of photo opportunities with a giant bunny centrepiece with a 360-degree rotation to snap a photo with, and special appearances by LEGO mascots giving out limited LEGO red packets with mini figures on selected days.
3. Light To Night 2023 Returns To Civic District
Venue: Civic District
Dates: 6 - 26 Jan 2023
Admission: Free
The popular light festival, Light to Night returns to the Civic District from 6 to 26 Jan 2023. Light to Night Festival 2023 embraces the theme of 'Here and Now' and explores what it really means to be in the present. Inspired by the process of responding to one’s time and environment through art, the festival invites visitors to reflect on contemporary topics through newly commissioned works by local and international artists in the Civic District.
Families can look forward to massive light installations across the buildings located within the Civic District. While there is no official details available yet, we are looking forward to catching the light projections on the National Monuments in the area as well as the use of the Padang to display the many installations!
4. Obstacle Arena & Indoor Water Adventure Plaground at the New HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir
Photo Credits: HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir
Venue: HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir, 900 Bedok North Rd, Singapore 479994
Admission: Free, admission applies for different activities
Opened in Jan 2023, the new HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir will be the first reservoir-fronting clubhouse in Singapore and it will boast a number of family-friendly facilities including Action Motion, an obstacle arena where families can challenge each other across multiple challenges, a 6-lane 50m long infinity swimming pool and Aqua Adventure - an indoor water adventure playground (opening in Mid-Feb 2023).
Families can also look forward to the East Villas, double-storey villas facing the Bedok Reservoir and great for your next family gathering, staycation and getaway!
5. Only In Jan 2023 - Rewards and a Lucky Dip @ Science Centre Singapore
Dates: 6 – 29 Jan 2023
Fees: Free
Science Centre Singapore is inviting you to join them as a Galaxy Rewards member this Lunar New Year! The Galaxy Rewards membership allows you to enjoy discounts and promotions with Science Centre Singapore and partnering brands.
Receive 500 Galaxy STARs sign-up bonus when you register during the Lunar New Year promotion period between 6 to 29 Jan 2023. Members who register during this period will also get to take part in the Lunar New Year Lucky Dip where you will stand a chance to win discounted attraction tickets and Galaxy STARs, including
- 20% off KidsSTOP Tickets
- 50% off Omni-Theatre Show Tickets
- Additional 88 STARs
- Additional 888 STARs
Did we mention that membership registration is completely FREE? So don’t wait and head over to Science Centre Singapore to sign up before the promotion ends!
*While stocks last
6. Lantern Displays & Exciting Activities at River Hongbao 2023 at Gardens by the Bay
Venue: Gardens by the Bay
Dates: 20 - 28 Jan 2023
Admission: Free
Coming to Gardens by the Bay, families can visit River Hongbao 2023 to celebrate the Chinese New Year Festivities. Come and join the festival's latest mascots, Fu-er and Shou-er to usher in the Year of the Rabbit 兔gether.
Be dazzled by the lantern displays, spectacular stage performances, carnival games and amusement rides as well as a host of other festivities at River Hongbao 2023. The food street is also making a comeback after 3 years. The event is FREE and no tickets are required for admission.
7. Have An Exciting LNY Celebration at the Bay Spring Carnival by The Show Master
Venue: Bayfront Event Space
Dates: 13 - 29 Jan 2023
Admission: Free admission, fees apply for games and rides (Check pricing here)
The Bay Spring Carnival is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. This Lunar New Year, The Show Master invites you to this rejuvenated festive playground that features an enchanting Cherry Blossom Garden blooming with fairy lights and complemented by illuminated inflatables to usher in the Year of the Rabbit.
Families can expect over 30 Uncle Ringo carnival rides and games, in addition to Ice Magic: The Great Fantasy On Ice also returns, and scrumptious fairground treats awaits! Bay Spring Carnival is set to be one of the largest carnivals of the year.
8. Be Amaze at the Disney100 Special Light & Sound Show + More at Jewel Changi Airport
Venue: Jewel Changi Airport
Dates: Till 9 Apr, special activities on opening weekend (12 - 15 Jan 2023)
Admission: Free
Jewel Changi Airport launched a range of Disney-themed activities and retail offerings for travellers to enjoy when they visit Singapore. The Disney100 activities and displays pay tribute to nearly 100 years of iconic storytelling from The Walt Disney Company.
Families visiting Jewel will be able to explore a Disney100 Light & Sound Show featuring some of Disney’s most beloved characters and photo spots inspired by select Disney films. Shoppers can also enjoy retail offerings featuring Disney merchandise and collectables too!
9. Visit the Cute Rabbit-themed Art Installation at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Roof Garden
Dates: 18 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023
Admission: Free
The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) ushers in the Year of The Rabbit with a cheekily named art installation exhibition, (Tu)gether, that is cute and features cute characters for lots of photo opportunities!
The mixed-media artwork located at the Roof Garden of the centre presents a cast of characters from Chinese New Year mythology and these characters will showcase local Chinese New Year practices enjoyed together with family and friends, including playing mahjong, enjoying a steamboat meal and more!
There will also be a special light show with narration of the story of Tu Zai’s journey home to celebrate Chinese New Year with his family and friends. The show happens on 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 25 Feb and 25 Mar 2023 from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
10. Collect Cute Red Packets At The Museum Roundtable Lunar New Year Hongbao Campaign
Venue: 39 participating museums, heritage institutes and galleries
Dates: 6 Jan - 3 Feb 2023
Returning for its 9th edition, the Museum Roundtable Lunar New Year Hongbao Campaign 2023 will feature red packets inspired by the high-spirited and curious rabbit. This popular annual campaign see families going across the island to collect red packets featuring designs themed according to the 39 participating museums, heritage institutions and galleries.
In addition, families will be able to purchase a limited-edition Collector’s Album containing a full set of all the red packet designs! There will also be a chance to win a full set of red packets or a limited-edition collector’s album through online giveaways hosted on the ‘I Love Museums’ Facebook page.
11. Busk In The Festivities At The Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival
Venue: New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, South Bridge Road and Upper Cross Street
Dates: 3 Jan - 19 Feb 2022
Admission: Free
The Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival returns to Chinatown with a street light-up, food and festive fairs, and weekly stage shows, as well as a countdown party too!
The official street light-up will take place at Kreta Ayer Square on 3 Jan 2023, and will be switched on nightly till 19 Feb in New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, South Bridge Road and, for the first time, Upper Cross Street.
To celebrate the festivities, the Chinatown Festive Fair will also run from 1 to 21 Jan at Pagoda Street, Smith Street, Sago Street, Temple Street and Trengganu Street with a Chinatown Food Fair happening at the same period in Smith Street.
Chinatown will be welcoming the Chinese New Year with a countdown party at Kreta Ayer Square on 21 Jan, from 9 pm to 1 am as well as stage shows on 7, 8, 14 and 15 Jan from 7 pm to 9 pm.
12. Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2023 at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial
Venue: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
Dates: 29 Dec 2022 - 19 Feb 2023
Admission: Free with fees for selected programmes
Join Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH) as they celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with family friendly events and programmes as part of the Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2023!
Expect family-friendly offerings such as lion dance and festive drumming workshops, temple tours and heritage trails, storytelling, craft activities for the little ones, and more! Finally, capture your Lunar New Year OOTDs with us with the adorably ginormous rabbit installation of Bit Bit Forest! The fun never stops at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall.
13. Hop Into The New Year @ Universal Studios Singapore
Venue: Universal Studios Singapore
Dates: 13 Jan - 5 Feb 2022
Admission: Fees apply, check here for more.
Hop Into Fun at Universal Studios Singapore with a fun-filled and auspicious start to the year of the Rabbit! Take part in festive meet and greets, an exciting night Lo Hei event during extended weekend opening hours, beautiful cherry blossom trees and the chance to collect attractive gifts.
14. Play at the New Mattel Playhouse at Marina Square
Venue: Let's Play, Marina Square #03-208/209
Dates: 13 Jan - 9 Apr 2023
Admission: From $28 (Get tickets from Trip.com)
The Mattel Playhouse, is the new pop-up play experience coming to Let's Play at Marina Square in January 2023. This all-new, family-friendly event brings together multiple beloved Mattel brands, providing a diverse and immersive atmosphere for young kids and families to play and have fun together across 12 activities and splendid photo opportunities!
Families will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities and games at Mattel Playhouse, including Hot Wheels iconic orange track and Barbie's creative play opportunities, where children can become a pop star, gymnast, painter and more. Not forgetting, Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends in The Island of Sodor, take a train ride and enjoy three Thomas the Tank Engine themed arcade machines too!
15. Collect Gold Bars and Kois from Swensen's Singapore
Swensen’s unveils their Chinese New Year lineup of auspicious offerings to ring in the New Year with an abundance of good fortune! Great for gifting or to surprise the kids at home, families can enjoy Swensen's luxurious (and very realistic looking) Gold Bar and charming Koi Ice Cream Cakes for the Chinese New Year!
16. Celebrate The Harvest At The Indian Heritage Centre's Pongal Open House!
Pongal Open House 2022, Photo Credits: Indian Heritage Centre Facebook
Venue: Indian Heritage Centre
Dates: 7, 8, 14 & 15 Jan 2023
Admission: Free
The Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) invites families to give thanks for a bountiful harvest with Pongal Open House 2023! This year’s open house is themed Farm-tastic, and will feature an exciting lineup of programmes on 7, 8, 14 and 15 January.
Families can look forward to an immersive tour of a local farm, heritage trails, live folk performances, traditional food and craft demonstrations, and more!
17. Make a Visit to the Newly Opened Children's Museum Singapore
Venue: Coleman St, 23-B, Singapore 179807
Opening Hours: Tue - Sun, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm
Admission: Free until 31 Mar 2023
Children can take a voyage back in time to olden day Singapore, discover the wonders of nature, explore how our local communities celebrate birthdays and more at the newly opened Children’s Museum Singapore (CMSG).
CMSG will be Singapore’s first dedicated children’s museum, which will serve as a ‘starter museum’ to introduce young visitors and their families to the museum-going experience, and to cultivate a love for museums and lifelong learning.
The museum opened during the holidays but slots have been fully booked. So if you have not visited yet, Jan 2023 might be a good chance to visit!
18. Programmes for the Little Ones at Textures 2023
Venue: Various
Dates: 6 - 15 Jan 2023
Admission: Free & Ticketed depending on Programmes
Organised by Arts House Limited, Textures 2023 is this year's edition of the annual literary festival that celebrates Singapore literature (SingLit) with a diverse range of free and ticketed programmes.
Families can also look forward to these 4 family-friendly programmes happening as part of Texture 2023 and they are all free!
- Read with A Storyteller: Beware the Sunda Slow Loris and Other Singaporean Fables at the National Gallery Singapore | 8 & 14 Jan @ 2pm
- What Ants Do On Stormy Days at Ang Mo Kio Public Library | 15 Jan @ 10.30am
- A Peek Into The World Of Mist-Bound at Woodlands Regional Library | 8 Jan @ 11.45am
- Your Relatives Are Weird! at Woodlands Regional Library | 7 Jan @ 11am
19. Discover the New Interactive Digital Artwork - Exploring New Frontiers
Venue: ArtScience Museum, Future World: Where Art Meets Science, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
Opening Hours: 10 am - 7 pm (last entry at 6 pm), Daily
Admission: from $16 (non-members)
Popular with families, the ArtScience Museum's permanent exhibit, Future World: Where Art Meet Science reopens with 4 new interactive installations over the year-end school holidays.
Replacing the previous Park and Sanctuary sections of the exhibit, Future World, is a new gallery, Exploring New Frontiers, with 4 interactive installations for families to have a brand-new experience when visiting the museum.
If you have not visited yet, head down this Jan to take in all the sights at the new exhibition!
20. Get Tickets To Disney On Ice 2023
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Dates: 11 - 19 Mar 2023
Admission: from $25
This might not be happening yet, but get ready for Disney On Ice as they return to Singapore over the March school holidays 2023! It's a worldwide party as Disney On Ice presents Mickey and Friends skates into Singapore from 11 to 19 March 2023 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Tickets are available now from $25 per pax!
21. Discover Over 130 Events Island-wide at the Singapore Art Week
Venue: Various locations island-wide
Date: 6 to 15 Jan 2023
Fee: Free & Ticketed
The Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2023 returns to kickstart the new year with over 130 programmes and exhibitions by over 700 local and international artists and curators. Art enthusiasts and families can expect to find something interesting across multiple art genres during the week-long festival.
22. Visit Southeast Asia's Largest Art Fair, ART SG
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Date: 11 Jan 2023 (VIP Preview) | 12 to 15 Jan 2023 (Public)
Fee: Admission fees apply (Check prices here)
ART SG offers a meeting point in Southeast Asia for collectors around the world to convene in one of the most dynamic cultural landscapes globally. Families will be able to see exceptional artworks from the region and worldwide. The fair will also present public art programmes of large-scale site-specific installations, a curated film sector, as well as critical and thought-provoking talks and education.
23. Fun & Exciting Family Programmes at the Aliwal Urban Art Festival
Venue: Various venues at Aliwal Arts Centre (AAC)
Date: 14 Jan 2023, 12pm till late
Fee: Free Admission
Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL), the Aliwal Urban Art Festival (AUAF) makes its return on 14 January 2023 for its seventh edition to showcase Singapore’s vibrant urban culture scene at the Aliwal Arts Centre (AAC). The Festival will feature renowned local artists from different urban art practices.
24. Discover the Nightlife of the Bukit Batok Nature Park @ Wild Clay
Venue: Bukit Batok Nature Park
Date: 31 Jan 2023, 7 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $80 per pax, $40 for 16 years old & below (Register here)
Join Wild Space for an immersive time in nature that brings you two experiences in one! Discover a different kind of Singapore's nightlife as you trek through the Bukit Batok Nature Park and be inspired by the textures in nature, and learn hand sculpting techniques to build your own clay planter embellished with natural elements.
As part of conservation efforts, 10% of the proceeds of this event will go to ACRES.
25. Singapore Motorshow Returns in 2023
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre Levels 3 & 4
Dates: 12 - 15 Jan 2023
Admission: from $8
Singapore’s largest and most iconic annual motoring event, the Singapore Motorshow will mark its return after a three-year hiatus at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Throughout the four-day event, witness heart-pounding stunts including Swift Parking, J-turns, Donut moves, and dance routines by three-time Guinness World Record holder Russ Swift. Lucky visitors can also expect to be on the edge of their seats as they join Russ Swift in his breath-taking stunts!
Visitors can look forward to special appearances by MediaCorp celebrities such as Pierre Png, Rebecca Lim, Elvin Ng, Kym Ng, He Ying Ying, and more. Get starstruck by meeting your favourite Radio DJs Kun Hua and Hazelle from Yes 933 at Honda’s booth.
Physical tickets are available for purchase at Suntec Singapore Concourse Level 3, priced at S$12 for Preview tickets, S$8 for General Public tickets, and free of charge for children below 1.2m. Visitors with a paid General Public ticket are eligible to participate in the lucky draw and stand a chance to win the Subaru Impreza 5D 2.0i-S Eyesight AWD CVT worth S$90,800 (without COE), or Nissan Kicks e-POWER Premium worth $76,800 (without COE).
26. Discover a 3-metre-tall Rabbit at i12 Katong
Venue: i12 Katong
Dates: 2 - 31 Jan 2023
Admission: Free
i12 Katong welcomes the auspicious Year of the Rabbit with a plethora of attractive promotions, rewards, and exciting events, as well as an Art Exhibition of the world’s first sculptures of Chinese Zodiac Animals made from upcycled flip-flops.
Families will find a 3-metre-tall rabbit sculpture at the mall’s atrium on Level 1 to usher in the year of the Rabbit! Made over 21 days from 2,875 pairs of worn-out and discarded flip-flops, the impressive sculpture depicts the rabbit’s abundance and longevity, while raising awareness of the tangible impact that our lifestyles can have on the environment.
Families can also expect a host a variety of exciting performances and activities every weekend for the entire month of January 2023, including a Lion Dance on 27 Jan at 12pm.
27. Count the No. of Chickens & Win Prizes With Subway
Venue: Kallang Wave Mall
Dates: Till 15 Jan 2023
Bring out your competitive side for the Count-and-Win giant Chicken Bowl at Kallang Wave Mall, where fans simply need to guess the number of toy chickens within the bowl to stand a chance to win Subway cushions, totebags, popsockets or ActiveSG towels and water bottles!
28. Shinya Izakaya - 2 Person Omakase Menu Promotion
Venue: Shinya Izakaya, 79 Boat Quay, Singapore 049867
Dates: While Stocks Last
Price: $88 (U.P. $188)
Located at Boat Quay, Shinya Izakaya is launching a Omakase Menu for 2 pax at just $88 (U.P. $188)! The menu includes a lobster mentai, a4 wagyu beef, and more - limited to just 5 sets a day!
The Lobster & A4 Wagyu Omakase menu includes an appetiser with 3 fried seafood, sashimi dishes including a mixed raw fish roll with nori, a unagi tofu, grilled lobster with mentai mayo, a Hokkaido A4 Wagyu (highly recommended), bara chirashi don and mixed Japanese mochi! The menu is for 2 pax, and you can add on ala-carte items for the kids too.
To enjoy this promotion, booking is required! Whatsapp to 8112 8028 to enjoy $100 off! Only 5 sets available each day
29. Visit The New DON DON DONKI at Jewel Changi Airport
Venue: B1- 224, Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
Opening Hours: 10 am - 11 pm daily
DON DON DONKI opened at Jewel Changi Airport on 20 Dec 2022 and if you have not visited yet, this is what you can expect at the aviation-themed outlet!
The new outlet will have a Halal Corner as well as a dining hall. Exclusively at the Jewel Changi Airport outlet, families can get freshly squeezed fruit juices or “Ice Kachang” in selected fruit flavours at this new Furu Furu Fruit Parlour.
At the dining hall, families will have the option of dining at Sen Sen Sushi that is situated together with an adjoining Sake Bar that offers over 40 different types of sake.
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