Does your kid want to meet Santa this Christmas? We’ve just received a special message from the North Pole (yup, us mamas have a direct line!) and have info on where Santa’s making pitstops in Singapore for photo ops and gift requests!

Now that borders are officially open all over the world, Santa Claus and his merry elves are ready to hop in their sleigh to meet kids in person! Do your kids still believe in Santa? If you’re looking to keep the magic alive (and we discuss here different views on that topic!) then here are all the places your little one can meet Santa in Singapore this Christmas; but before that, help them prep their Dear Santa letters and Christmas gift wishlists!

Read more: Sassy Mama’s Ultimate Guide to Christmas in SG!

Jump to:
Meet Santa in Singapore – in person!
Personalised videos from Santa
Find proof that Santa exists
Meet Santa virtually
See where Santa is
Get a handwritten letter from Santa

Keep scrolling to see where Santa’s making an appearance!

Where to meet Santa in Singapore – in person!

Take pics with Santa at Cluny Court (FREE!)

Put on your best festive outfit and head to Cluny Court, where you’ll get to meet Santa at his grotto. Snap a jolly family Christmas photo (with your own cameras – there’s no professional photographer on hand this year) or get a pic of Santa with your kiddos, as he ushers in the festive season at the mall’s holiday fairs. For many in Singapore, this Santa is the Santa to get pics with – he’s the most realistic of the lot! Also, in the true spirit of Christmas, donation boxes will be placed at the fair and at Santa’s Grotto for all to contribute to Autism Resource Centre (Singapore).

When: Christmas fair happening: 24 – 27 November 2022 | 1 – 4, 8 – 11 & 15 – 18 December 2022; 11am – 6pm (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) & 11am – 5pm (Sunday)
Santa’s appearance is scheduled during the Fair Hours: 11am to 6pm (Thursday, Friday & Saturday), 11am to 5pm (Sunday)
Where: Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259760
How much: Free!

Visit Santa at Christmas Wonderland

We’ve heard from Rudolph that the man in red himself is making an appearance at Christmas Wonderland this year! Head over to St Nick’s Square within Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay, to meet Santa and take pictures with him before he heads off to deliver presents to boys and girls all over the world.
When: 2 December 2022 – 1 January 2023
Where: Christmas Wonderland, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
How much: There is no extra charge for pics with Santa once you have a Christmas Wonderland ticket:
2 – 15 December 2022: $8 (adults) & $6 (children)
16 December 2022 – 1 January 2023: $10 (adults) & $6 (children). Click here to purchase!

A Universal Christmas

Meet Santa in Singapore at A Universal Christmas, Resorts World Sentosa’s holiday extravaganza! Santa Claus and his Snowgirls will be spreading some feel-good cheer with a bunch of funny Snowmen. Look out for some magical ‘snowfall’ too!
When: 23 November 2022 – 2 January 2023, 12:05pm, 1:35pm, 3:40pm & 5:25pm
Where: Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
How much: From $78. Click here to purchase.

Meet Santa at Tanglin Mall (FREE!)

Jolly ol’ St Nick is also making pitstops at Tanglin Mall on weekends. Not only will you get to meet Santa, you’ll also get to snap pics with him and enjoy storytelling sessions.
When: 3 – 4, 10 –11, 17 – 18 & 23 December 2022, 2:30pm & 5pm (limited sessions for photo taking)
Where: Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247933
How much: Free!

Trehaus

Catch up with St Nick at Trehaus, where kids can snap a pic and pass him their wishlist! The Santa meet and greet happens during Trehaus’s holiday fair, which will have holiday treats, engaging activities for kids and loads of vendors retailing cute Christmas gifts for the whole fam.
When: 10 December 2022
Where: Trehaus, Funan Mall, 107 North Bridge Road, Level 7, Singapore 179105
How much: Free!

Meet Santa at the Wildlings Christmas Festival

Santa’s taking time out of his busy schedule to meet littlies at the Wildlings Christmas Festival. They’ll get to say hello to jolly ol’ St. Nick and snap a pretty picture with him. Santa’s also giving out a candy cane to each good boy and girl, so don’t miss out!
When: 17 – 18 December 2022, 11am – 1pm, 2pm – 4pm, 4pm – 6pm
Where: 27A Loewen Road, Singapore 248839
How much: $48 per child, $10 per accompanying adult. Click here to purchase tickets!

Opus Bar & Grill @ voco Orchard

Have you booked Christmas dinner at voco Orchard? If so, get ready to meet Santa in Singapore at voco Orchard’s Opus Bar & Grill restaurant. He’ll be swinging by to say hi to all the kiddos and will have treats for everyone.
When: 25 December 2022
Where: Opus Bar & Grill, voco Orchard, 581 Orchard Road, Singapore 238883
How much: Exclusively for in-restaurant diners. Click here for more details.

Estate Restaurant @ Hilton Singapore Orchard

Exclusively on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Estate will have live music from Christmas carollers, an appearance from Santa Claus himself, roving magicians and treats for kiddies like gingerbread cookies and toasted marshmallows. How awesome does that sound!
When: 24 & 25 December 2022
Where: Estate, Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Road, Level 5, Singapore 238867
How much: Exclusively for in-restaurant diners. Click here for more details.

Warren Golf & Country Club

Not only will Warren Golf & Country Club showcase its very own Christmas light-up at its upcoming Open House, but you’ll also get to say hi to the Gingerbread Man, Santa and Santarina, who will be making special appearances and handing out goodies. Click here for all the deets!
When: 19 November 2022, 11am – 5pm (Open House), 5:30pm – 8:30pm (Christmas Light Up)
Where: Warren Golf & Country Club, 81 Choa Chu Kang Way, Singapore 688263
How much: Free for members; $5 per person for members’ guests.

Get a personalised video from Santa

Portable North Pole (PNP)

PNP has free personalised Santa videos for kiddos where Santa even says your kid’s name! They are really good too! Fill in the form with your little one’s name (there are different pronunciations to choose from!) together with a picture and PNP will create a customised Christmas greeting from Santa. Try a simple video for free, or pay for an interactive video or live call. The videos are wallet-friendly, and PNP donates up to 5% of its web purchases to children’s hospitals around the globe.

Portable North Pole, www.portablenorthpole.com

Find proof that Santa exists

Catch a Character

Catch Santa in the act of delivering presents! If “proof” of Santa existing is what you’re after, this is it! Download the easy-to-use Catch a Character app. Snap a picture of your Christmas tree, child’s bedroom or the family living area and then choose a Santa to superimpose into your image. You can create an unlimited amount of images on your smartphone for free, and opt for Santas in a range of ethnicities. Good news: You can reuse the app with the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy.

Catch a Character, www.catchacharacter.com

Meet Santa Claus virtually in Singapore

That’s Santa!

Meet Santa Claus in Singapore over a 7-, 15- or 30-minute, interactive Zoom call (from $50) with That’s Santa!. One kid can meet Santa one-on-one or siblings can share a chat with Santa; you can even invite the grandparents to join in.

That’s Santa!, www.thatssanta.com/virtual

Virtual Santa Claus Visits

This meeting with Santa Claus is about 5 to 15 minutes in length, and you can extend the time if there’s more than one child who wants to meet Santa in Singapore. Depending on the package you purchase, you can expect activities such as a Q&A session with Santa, sing-alongs of popular Christmas songs and more.

Use promo code VSCV20DC to get 20% off your virtual Santa meet and greet. Valid while booking space lasts.

Virtual Santa Claus Visits, www.virtualsantaclausvisits.com

See where Santa is

Santa Tracker Programmes

Every year since 1955, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has run this Christmas-themed programme. Essentially a tracking simulation for Santa Claus, the NORAD Santa Tracker opens each year on 1 December. However, the real fun doesn’t begin until Christmas Eve, when kids can follow his journey from the North Pole to houses around the world live. Alternatively, follow Santa’s journey around the world on the Google Santa Tracker all through December; the website also had fun, educational and interactive activities for the whole family

Get handwritten letters from Santa

Can’t be fussed with new-fangled tech for your child’s interaction with Santa Claus? If you’ve downloaded our free “Dear Santa” template for your kids to fill out, they may be hoping for a reply. Reach out to Santa’s Letter Factory for a personalised letter from Santa to your child. In addition to a customised letter, each letter package also includes a special map showing the route he’ll take from the North Pole to your home, a Nice List certificate for your child and more, all wrapped in a decorative Santa envelope. There are other packages too with more magic – think door hangers with special messages from Santa, window stickers, collectible plates and mugs, a magical bell from Santa’s suit, reindeer food made by Mrs Claus herself and even a packet of magic snow. Alternatively, browse through Etsy for handmade letters.

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