Kid-Friendly Mid-Autumn Festival 2024 Events: Lantern Displays, Performances & Kids’ Activities

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with events from amazing lantern displays to kid-friendly workshops, activities and performances, lantern walks and more!

You’ve already gone through the history of the Mid-Autumn Festival with your kids, bought your mooncakes and tried out some fun crafts, Mid-Autumn style. What else is there left to do but have some festive fun with your little ones? The Mid-Autumn Festival 2024 events this year include workshops, light displays and lantern walks and other exciting activities that will surely have you in the mood to celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival. Read on to find out what’s happening this year:

        Read more: What to know about the Mid-Autumn Festival

Mid-Autumn Festival Events In Singapore:

1. Gardens by the Bay: Mid-Autumn Festival Lanterns (FREE!)

Every year, Gardens by the Bay’s Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations transforms the gardens into a mythical wonderland with picturesque paths that are lined with Mid-Autumn lanterns. This year, the light-ups and festivities are a nod to Singapore’s rich heritage.

There’ll be larger-than-life lantern displays, some inspired by iconic playgrounds, as well as Singapore’s largest-ever flower carpet. Families with kids will also have a ball at The Marketplace where there’s an array of carnival rides, performances, street food and games. Read more here.

When: 4 – 22 September 2024
Where: Gardens by the Bay
How much: Free!

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2. Jurong Lake Gardens: Mid Autumn Festival Lights by the Lake (FREE!)

Take your kids to Jurong Lake Gardens to marvel at the captivating lantern displays throughout Jurong Lake Gardens, enjoy a series of cultural showcases and music performances, and stand a chance to win prizes by solving some lantern riddles. Plus, don’t miss a concert in the park by Rockestra® and movie screenings. More info here.

Lantern Displays
When: 8 September – 22 September 2024, 6:30pm – 10pm daily
Where: Various locations, Lakeside Field
How much: Free!

Cultural Showcases and Music Performances
When: 8 September – 22 September 2024, 6:30pm – 10pm daily
Where: Various locations, Lakeside Garden
How much: Free!

NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra®
When: 14 September 2024, 6:30pm – late
Where: The Oval, Lakeside Garden
How much: Free!

Movie Screenings
When: 15 – 22 September 2024, 7pm (Monday – Thursday) & 7:30pm (Friday – Sunday)
Where: The Oval, Lakeside Garden
How much: Free!

Lantern Riddles
When: 9 – 12 & 16 – 19 September 2024, 7pm – 9pm
Where: Wave Plaza, 100 Yuan Ching Rd, Singapore 618662
How much: Free!

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3. Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre: Lantern walks, workshops & moon-gazing

Get ready for a weekend of exciting Mid-Autumn Festival family fun at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre! Kids can join a guided lantern walk, gaze at the moon and stars with a telescope, and try mooncakes from different dialect groups. Plus, catch a local contemporary circus duo Juggling Artisans, a circus act performance and a singalong with 963 HAO FM.

Want some quality bonding time with the kids? Join ticketed workshops such as a Parent-Child Lyrics Writing Workshop, Stories of our Ancestral Heritage, An Artistry Workshop on Chinese Oriental Hair Pin and more. More deets here.

Lantern Walk: Wonders of the Moon
When: 7 & 8 September 2024, 8pm
Where: Singapore Conference Hall Entrance
How much: Free!

Amazing Stargazing
When: 7 September 2024, 8pm – 10pm
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Roof Garden
How much: Free!

Mooncake Delights Fiesta
When: 7 & 8 September 2024, 12pm – 8pm
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Concourse, L1
How much: Free!

Juggling Artisans
When: 7 & 8 September 2024, 12pm 
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Concourse, L1 
How much: Free!

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4. Mid-Autumn Festival at Chinatown: Lantern Painting

This Mid-Autumn Festival, sign the kids up for a Lantern Painting Competition, where they can show off their creativity and express themselves through painting. Grown-ups can participate, too! Plus, stand a chance to win vouchers worth up to $400 and take home a trophy for bragging rights. More info here.

When: 25 August 2024, 9am – 2pm (registration starts at 8:30am)
Where: Chinatown Point (Level 1 outside Starbucks)
How much: Free! Click here to register.

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5. Uncle Chris Walking Tour at Telok Ayer Green: Storytelling & free lanterns

Embark on a relaxing walk and storytelling session with Uncle Chris Walking Tours. Be captivated by Chinese folklore, myths and legends as you stroll through Telok Ayer and discover the story of Hou Yi and The Legend of the 10 Suns. Then learn about how mooncakes and lanterns became symbols of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Kids under 18 will receive a free lantern at the end of the storytelling session. More info here.

When: 14 September 2024, 7pm – 8:30pm
Where: Telok Ayer Green, 186 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068632
How much: Free! WhatsApp Chris at (+65) 9181 4298 or email [email protected] to save your spot.

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6. Brahm Centre’s Family Fest: Escape room & lucky draws

Take the whole family to Brahm Centre for an exciting time of family bonding this Mid-Autumn Festival! Older kids can practice problem-solving in a thrilling escape room experience inspired by the tale of Chang’e and Hou Yi, while younger ones can have fun at interactive game booths and board games. Plus, stand a chance to win prizes at their lucky draw!

When: 14 September 2024, 5pm – 8pm
Where: Brahm Centre @ Simei, 148 Simei Street 1. #01-121 Singapore 520148
How much: $5 for one ticket; buy two tickets at $10 and get one ticket free. Click here to purchase tickets.

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7. Crane’s Mid-Autumn Event: Doodling & treasure hunt for kids

Book a 30-minute slot for your child to unleash their creativity with some doodling fun and a treasure hunt. You’ll get a bag of sweet treats to hide for your child to find for a fun bonding time. If the kids get hungry, there will be kid-friendly snacks, treats and accessories for sale.

When: 14 & 15 September 2024, 10am – 6pm
Where: Crane at Joo Chiat, 432 Joo Chiat Road Singapore, Singapore 427647
How much: Free! Click here to reserve your spot.

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8. Chinatown Festivals: Lantern painting & festive fair

From lantern paintings to eclectic performances, delicious food and more, don’t miss these Mid-Autumn festivities at Chinatown! After the kids have painted their own lanterns, you can join in a community lantern walk from Chinatown Point to Kreta Ayer Square. There’s nothing like celebrating Mid-Autumn festival with other people, so save the date and join in the festive fun! More info here.

Festive Fair
When: 19 August – 17 September 2024, 10am – 10pm
Where: Open space in front of People’s Park Complex
How much: Free!

Official Street Light-Up & Opening Ceremony
When: 30 August 2024, 6pm
Where: Kreta Ayer Square
How much: Free!

Street Light-Up
When: 30 August – 2 October 2024, 7pm – 12am
Where: New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, South Bridge Road & Upper Cross Street
How much: Free!

Weekend Stage Shows
When: 7, 8 & 15 September 2024, 7pm – 9pm
Where: Kreta Ayer Square
How much: Free!

Lantern Painting Competition
When: 25 August 2024, 9am – 2pm
Where: Chinatown Point
How much: Free!

Mass Lantern Walk
When: 14 September 2024, 7pm
Where: Starting at Chinatown Point and ending at Kreta Ayer Square
How much: Free!

Lantern Riddles
When: 14 September 2024, 7pm – 9pm
Where: Kreta Ayer Square
How much: Free!

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9. Stock up on mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations

While it’s fun to head out with the kids for Mid-Autumn Festival, you can also bring the celebration home! Be sure to order your mooncakes early, so you don’t miss out on the early bird promos. Whether you are a fan of the traditional or snowskin mooncakes, there’s something for everyone. The kids (and grown-ups) are sure to enjoy indulging in this traditional treat.

When: Order now to 17 September 2024
Where: Multiple locations across Singapore
How much: Varies. Click here to find out more

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10. Make Mid-Autumn Festival crafts at home

If you prefer to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at home, grab some playdough and a mooncake mould to make playdough mooncakes with the kids. Just keep an eye on younger ones in case they try to eat them! You can also create gorgeous mooncake art prints with paint and a mooncake mould or make your very own paper lantern with coloured paper, scissors and tape. Read more here.

When: Anytime
Where: In the comfort of your home
How much: Free (if you have all of the materials)!

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11. Kids’ Mid-Autumn Festival Theatre Show

For an unconventional and much more fun way to teach kids about the story behind the Mid-Autumn Festival, book tickets to ‘The Race Around The Moon’ at Gateway Theatre. The show promises a heartwarming tale about Chang’e, Jade Rabbit and Wu Gang.

Age: Suitable for kids aged 5 to 10 years old
When: 14 September, 2pm & 5pm; 15 September 2024, 11am & 2pm
Where: Gateway Theatre’s Sky Garden, 3615 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 159461
How much: $30. Click here to purchase tickets.

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12. Kids’ Moon-themed Storytelling Sessions for Mid-Autumn Festival

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, Gateway Kids Club will be hosting English and Chinese storytelling sessions with moon-themed tales for families with young children. Kids can also get hands-on with an Arts & Crafts session or Free Play activities after the storytelling session.

Age: 3 to 7 years old; kids under 6 years old must be accompanied by an adult
When: Every Saturday in September, 10am (English storytelling session) and 11am (Chinese storytelling session)
Where: Gateway Theatre, 3615 Jalan Bukit Merah, Singapore 159461
How much: Free! Click here to register.

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13. Moon-Kissed Brews: Mooncakes & tea pairing session

Moon-Kissed Brews is a relaxing afternoon of adorable teddy bear-themed mooncakes and fragrant teas at Fort Sanctuary @ Esplanade Mall. Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival while supporting a good cause. Babes lends a helping hand for pregnant teenagers in Singapore, so all funds raised at this event will support the holistic well-being of pregnant teens.

This event costs from $228 per pax and includes a specially curated four-course mooncake and tea pairing session and a mooncake gift set you can take home. Join Babes in raising $10,000 to support 50 pregnant teens and their social support systems.

When: 13 September, 3pm – 5pm & 14 September, 2pm – 4pm
Where: Fort Sanctuary @ Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Ave., #02-04 Esplanade Mall, Singapore 039802
How much: From $228 per person. Click here to buy tickets.

Stay tuned for more Mid-Autumn Festival 2024 Events!

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