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For the kiddos who want to meet Santa this Christmas, we have intel on where Santa’s making pitstops in Singapore for photo ops and gift requests!
Christmas is right around the corner, so 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 wish lists!
Read more: Sassy Mama’s Ultimate Guide To Christmas In SG!
Jump to:
– Where To Meet Santa In Singapore In Person
– Get A Personalised Video From Santa
– Find Proof That Santa Exists
– Meet Santa Claus Virtually In Singapore
– See Where Santa Is
– Get Handwritten Letters From Santa
Where to meet Santa in Singapore in person:
Cluny Court: Santa meet & greet with a Christmas market (FREE!)
Put on your best festive outfit and head to Cluny Court, where you’ll get to meet one of the most popular Santas in Singapore! Snap a jolly family Christmas photo or get a pic of Santa with your kiddos, as he ushers in the festive season at the mall’s annual Christmas fair.
When: 28 November – 1 December & 5 – 8, 12 -15, 19 – 22 December 2024, 11am – 6pm (Thursday, Friday & Saturday), 11am – 5pm (Sunday)
Santa’s appearance: This is on a first come, first served basis, so get there early to avoid a long queue!
Where: Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259760
How much: Free!
Christmas Wonderland: Visit Santa’s Village at Gardens by the Bay
The man in red himself is making an appearance at Christmas Wonderland this year! Head over to Santa’s Village within Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay. Meet Santa and take pictures with him before he heads off to deliver presents to boys and girls all over the world. Read more here.
When: 29 November 2024 – 1 January 2025
Where: Christmas Wonderland, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
How much: No extra charge for pics with Santa once you have a Christmas Wonderland ticket (from $9/adult and $7/child).
Read more: Best Christmas Events In Singapore
Bubstreet Christmas Playdate Party: Snap professional photos with Santa
There’s an epic Christmas playdate happening at Hub & Spoke Cafe, and Santa’s going to be there! Bring the young ones for the Bubstreet Christmas Playdate Party which has plenty of fun kids’ activities where they (and you) can make new friends. Santa Claus will be making an appearance, and there’ll be a professional photographer to snap memorable photos of you and the man in red. You’ll be able to get a digital copy of the photo, after! Read more here!
When: 15 December 2024, 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Where: Hub & Spoke Cafe, 60 Airport Boulevard #01-T2S-02, Singapore Changi Airport, 819643
How much: $18 per child (free for adults). Register here.
VivoCity: Catch roving Santa in the mall (FREE!)
Looking for a place to get your Christmas shopping done? VivoCity is one of the biggest malls in Singapore that has it all. This Christmas, look forward to a holiday playground as your favourite Hasbro games come to life at the ‘Christmas Playtime’ carnival. Plus, you might run into Santa on the weekend and get a free treat on the weekends! More info here.
When: 23 November – 15 December 2024 (Saturdays & Sundays only), 3pm – 5pm
Where: VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585
How much: Free!
Cosford Container Park: Meet Santa on Christmas Day
We know Santa’s been busy delivering gifts to kids around the world, so take a guess where he’ll be spending Christmas day! Yup, he’ll be right here at Cosford Container Park. Spend the public holiday here, where there’ll be a Santa meet-and-greet. Snap pics with Mr Claus and enjoy the festive treats and promos taking place at the eateries here. Follow them on Instagram for updates.
When: 25 December 2024, 8.30am – 11.30pm
Where: Cosford Container Park, 30 Cosford Road, Singapore 499550
How much: Free!
Pasir Ris Mall: Meet & Greet with Santa and Snowman (FREE!)
Get ready for an exciting line-up of holiday fun at Pasir Ris Mall this Christmas. From DIY gift workshops to life-sized gachapons and a Christmas market, there’s something for everyone! Save the date for an unmissable meet and greet with Santa Claus and Snowman for a unique photo opportunity for the books! More info here.
When: 8, 15, 22, 24 & 25 December 2024, 2pm – 3pm & 7pm – 8pm
Where: Pasir Ris Mall, 7 Pasir Ris Central, Singapore 519612
How much: Free!
Great World: Storytelling sessions with Santa (FREE!)
This Christmas, kids can get a free Christmas passport and unlock exciting gifts from participating stores at Great World. They can also get hands-on with holiday workshops to create Christmas ornaments or enjoy sensory activities. Best of all, they can sit at Santa’s feet for a captivating storytelling session.
Storytelling with Santa:
When: 7, 14 & 21 December 2024, 7pm
Where: Great World Level 1 Atrium
How much: Free!
Santa & Friends Walkabout:
When: 10, 19 & 24 December 2024, 6pm
Where: Great World Level 1 Atrium
How much: Free!
World Christmas Market: Snap a pic with Santa (FREE!)
This Christmas, take the kids to the World Christmas Market at The Promontory at Marina Bay, where they can experience interactive festive activities. Little ones will love the Gingerbread House Bouncy Castle, while mums and dads can check off their Christmas shopping and enjoy live performances. Best of all, the whole family can take a picture with Santa at the Season of Dreams! More info here.
When: 5 – 25 December 2024, 5pm – 11pm (Monday to Thursday), 4pm – 11pm (Friday to Sunday)
Where: The Promontory@Marina Bay, 11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018940
How much: Free!
Read more: Best Christmas Markets & Festive Fairs In Singapore
The Christmas Atelier: Meet Santa & shop over 80 local brands
Keen to get some Christmas shopping done? Head to The Christmas Atelier where you can shop from over 80 local brands, specially curated by The Atelier & Co. This exciting Christmas Village features plenty of gifts for everyone and delicious holiday treats. Look out for the 40ft Christmas tree and meet Santa for a memorable family Christmas experience! More info here.
When: 27 – 30 November 2024, 11am – 8pm
Where: The Cube, Asia Square, 8 Marina View Singapore 018960
How much: Free!
Cafe Melba: Santa & festive activities (FREE!)
This Christmas, get ready for an unforgettable celebration at Cafe Melba. Kids can join a Gingerbread workshop with Chef Jenna, unwind with Camprockit’s fun games, and spin the wheel to win amazing prizes. Grown-ups can sit back and watch a live music band, while the little ones will be delighted to meet Santa in person!
When: 8 December 2024 (Cafe Melba Mediapolis) and 15 December 2024 (Cafe Melba Goodman), 10am – 4pm
Where: Cafe Melba Mediapolis & Cafe Melba Goodman
How much: Free!
Furama City Centre: Santa’s Festival
Take the kids to meet Santa Claus and capture the magic and joy of Christmas with a professional photography session. Choose from two packages for this Santa meet & greet. The Rudolph Package gives you one printable family photograph for up to seven people, while the Dasher Package gives you a selection of three printable family photographs of up to seven people.
When: 29 November – 22 December 2024
Where: Furama City Centre, 60 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059804
How much: $30 for the Rudolph Package and $40 for the Dasher Package. Click here to book.
Universal Studios Singapore: Meet Santa & the Sesame Street gang
Once again, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be making a stop at Universal Studios Singapore to spread festive cheer! Get ready for a brand-new Christmas show, ‘Tinker Time Christmas’, featuring Super Grover and the gang from Sesame Street. Find out if they’ll be able to fix the Christmas Time Tinkering Machine before Santa has to deliver everyone’s presents. Plus, look forward to meet & greets with King Julien, Gloria, Alex from Madagascar, and Po and Master Tigress from ‘Kung Fu Panda’.
When: 29 November – 1 January 2025
Where: Universal Studios Singapore, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269
How much: Free with admission ticket to Universal Studios Singapore (from $69). Click here to purchase.
We’re still keeping our eyes peeled for more deets on Santa appearances this year, so be sure to check back again for more Santa meet-and-greets.
Get a personalised video from Santa
Portable North Pole (PNP): Personalised video for your child
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.
Portable North Pole, www.portablenorthpole.com
Find proof that Santa exists
Catch a Character: ‘Snap’ a photo of Santa in your living room
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
Visit With Santa: Interactive Zoom call with Santa
Meet Santa Claus in Singapore over a 5- or 10-minute, interactive Zoom call with Visit With 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. You can even record this virtual visit so you can capture the Christmas magic with Santa.
Visit With Santa, www.visitwithsanta.com
Virtual Santa Claus Visits: Experience the magic of Christmas
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.
Virtual Santa Claus Visits, www.virtualsantaclausvisits.com
See where Santa is
Santa Tracker Programmes: Follow Santa’s journey
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 has fun, educational and interactive activities for the whole family. Kids can play and learn with Santa’s elves through these virtual games.
Get handwritten letters from Santa: Personalised letter
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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