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Post Category - What's OnWhat's On - Post Category - Things to Do With KidsThings to Do With KidsLeap into the Year of the Horse with these kid-friendly 2026 Chinese New Year activities and events from CNY light-ups and fireworks to Lion dances and other fun CNY events!
Looking to welcome the Year of the Horse with kid-friendly Chinese New Year activities and events? The Lunar New Year is already peeking around the corner, and some of us are already planning our family reunion dinners and shopping for new CNY outfits! But if you’re wondering what else there is for the family to do during CNY, then check out these events with lion dances, CNY fireworks, the annual Chingay 2026 parade, River Hongbao 2026, Chinatown’s street light-up and much more!
Read more: All Things Chinese New Year In Singapore
River Hongbao 2026: Giant lantern displays
River Hongbao 2026 is Singapore’s largest annual Chinese New Year event at Gardens by the Bay. The Supertree grove and other parts of the gardens are adorned with giant lantern displays, and families can enjoy carnival rides and food stalls to fuel them for the evening. This year’s celebrations are bigger than ever (it’s the 40th anniversary of the event)! It marks the return of CNY fireworks at The Meadow, taking place from 15 to 18 February only. There are also nightly live performances, themed days and even a special 40th Special Anniversary Exhibition.
CNY Fireworks displays: 15 February, 8pm; 16 February 12am; 17 & 18 February, 9pm
When: 15 February, 6.30pm – 10.30pm; 16 February 6.30pm – 12.15am; 17 – 24 February 2026, 2.30pm – 10.30pm
Where: Gardens by the Bay
How much: Free! More info here.
Read more: Guide To River Hongbao 2026: Tickets, Displays & More
Chingay Parade 2026: Floats, CNY fireworks & more
The 2026 Chingay Parade promises to be a Chinese New Year event to remember! This year’s Chingay Parade features a parade celebrating our cultural heritage and SG60. This year’s theme, ‘Wish’ is all about Singapore’s rich multicultural heritage. Look forward to five huge parade floats and large-scale performances with over 3,000 performers!
PAssion Card Members get an Early Bird 30% discount on standard ticket prices from now till 11 January 2026. After the Early Bird, PAssion card members receive a 20% discount on tickets from 12 January 2026 onwards.
When: 27 & 28 February 2026, 8pm – 9.30pm
Where: F1 Pit Building, Marina Bay Street Circuit, 1 Republic Boulevard, Singapore 038975
How much: From $20. Free for kids aged 2 and under. Purchase tickets here!
Read more: Guide To Chingay Parade 2026
Chinatown 2026 CNY Street Lantern Light Up
The 2026 Chinese New Year street light-up in Chinatown is always a highlight with plenty of beautiful lanterns and other Year of the Horse-themed decorative displays and street lights along New Bridge Road, South Bridge Road, Upper Cross Street and Eu Tong Sen Street. There are usually shops selling gorgeous CNY decor drizzled in red and gold, as well as lots of CNY snacks. Look forward to a lion dance competition, as well as the annual Chinatown CNY countdown party on 16 to 17 February 2026.
Bookmark these dates:
30 January 2026, 6pm: Official Street Light-Up & Opening Ceremony with live performances @ Kreta Ayer Square
24 January 2026, 6pm: Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop @ Kreta Ayer Square
7 & 8 February 2026, 6pm: Lion Dance Competition @ Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre
8 February 2026: Mandarin Orange Carrier Paper Craft Workshop @ Kreta Ayer Community Club
11 – 18 March 2026: Lantern Adoption Programme
When: 18 January – 18 March 2026
Where: Kreta Ayer Square
How much: Free! Stay updated here.
Resorts World Sentosa: POP MART installations
Fans of POP MART will have a field day at this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations at Resorts World Sentosa! There are 12 delightful installations featuring everyone’s favourite characters, including LABUBU, HACIPUPU and PUCKY. You can also collect stamps at each photo op to redeem a sticker sheet! Walk around the resort area, including WEAVE and the Singapore Oceanarium, to spot these installations.
When: 16 January – 15 March 2026
Where: Resorts World Sentosa
How much: FREE! Stay updated here.
CapitaLand Malls: Mofusand CNY pop-ups
We saw the adorable felines doing a mass takeover of 17 CapitaLand Malls over Christmas, but we haven’t seen the last of these cheeky kitties just yet! Mofusand is back for the Lunar New Year season, this time in adorable traditional Chinese outfits and CNY-themed antics. Pop-up stores have already launched, and you’ll be able to spot CNY-themed Mofusand installations at popular spots such as Bugis+, Plaza Singapura, Funan, CQ @ Clarke Quay and more! We hear there’ll be AR filters for adorable pics and lots of perks like PWP gifts.
Plaza Singapura CNY pop-up: Now till 8 February 2026
Bugis Junction CNY pop-up: 12 January – 22 February 2026
313@Somerset: JOGUMAN dinos & lion dance performance
The adorable JOGUMAN dinos have taken over 313@Somerset, and we’re loving the incorporation of lanterns, mandarin oranges and lion dances at the photoworthy installations throughout the mall! There are also JOGUMAN Red Packet redemptions and mall deals to cop. On 27 February at 11am, catch a lion dance performance for all the huats, at the main L1 entrance of the mall.
When: 23 January – 3 March 2026 – Lion dance performance on 27 February 2026 at 11am
Where: 313@Somerset
How much: Free! More info here.
Marina Square: Prosperity BrickLand carnival
Giant slides, lots of climbing and building areas in a brick-built playground? Say no more! Marina Square’s CNY celebrations come with the colourful CNY-themed Prosperity BrickLand. Not only can kids expend all that energy here, but you can also look forward to carnival games, photo ops and cultural performances.
When: 12 January – 24 February 2026
Where: Marina Square Central Atrium
How much: From $20 – get tickets here! Stay updated here.
The Istana: Open House with performances & guided tours
The Istana Open House takes place a few times a year, one of which is during Chinese New Year! Soak in Chinese New Year festivities, including an exciting line-up of live performances and a range of food trucks to give you fuel for the day. Plus, you can embark on the Istana Heritage Tour to discover the history of The Istana, its architectural heritage and unique landscape. Shop limited-edition Istana souvenirs to support the President’s Challenge charities. Read more here.
Stay tuned for more info!
When: Estimated February 2026
Where: 35 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238823, Singapore, 238823
How much: Free for Singaporeans & PRs. Standard entry of $20/adult and $10/child aged 4 – 12. Tickets can only be purchased onsite.
Gardens By The Bay: Spring Blossoms at Flower Dome
The annual Spring Blossoms at Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay is back! Immerse yourself in a sea of auspicious seasonal flowers. This year’s Chinese New Year display will have illuminated lantern horses and traditional Chinese architecture setting the backdrop for majestic photos. While you’re here, be sure to check out River Hongbao 2026 too!
When: 16 January – 1 March 2026, 9am – 9pm
Where: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
How much: From $12/adult & $8/child. Get tickets here.
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre: Lion dance exhibition
We love hearing the iconic lion dance drums ringing about town during Chinese New Year! Get up close to this iconic tradition at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), where a special exhibition, ‘Tradition in Motion: Singapore’s Lion Dance Heritage’, is being held. There are over 50 artefacts, photographs, figurines and posters where you can learn about the significance of this cultural art form in Singapore!
When: Now till 30 April 2026, 9am – 10pm
Where: SCCC Concourse Level 1
How much: Free! More info here.
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