31 Fun Things To Do With Kids During The Year-End School Holidays In November & December

Looking for fun kid-friendly things to do during the year-end holidays? We’ve got lots of ideas for the whole family to enjoy together from free events to fun year-end activities in November and December!

Time to start planning fun things to do during the year-end holidays in Singapore! How did we get here so fast? Local schools are already on break and international schools will be breaking up around the second week of December (find the full school calendar here). So that means we haven’t got long to organise the year-end school holidays to keep the kiddos busy! We’ve made the task easier on you with this list of things to do in December over the school holidays. And as we know many of you are still hunting for holiday camps for your kiddos – here’s a quick link to book multi-sports, drama, coding, art camps and more!

Read more: Christmas Events For Kids In Singapore

Things to do with the kids during the year-end school holidays in Singapore:

Visit Singapore’s biggest Christmas festival: Christmas Wonderland

Singapore’s biggest (and possibly most-loved!) Christmas events is back this year! Christmas Gardens by the Bay’s Christmas Wonderland is a must-visit year-end activity for families. From the towering light structures and the vibrant Christmas market to the mesmerising foam snowfall and Santa Claus meet-and-greets, there’s so much to do for families. There will also be some new experiences and displays to look out for this year! Read more here.

Christmas Wonderland 2026
When: End-November 2026 – early January 2027
Where: Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
How much: TBA. Stay tuned here.

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Explore Pokémon-themed carnival & activities at Changi Festive Village

Changi Festive Village is back this year, and if you’re a Pokémon fan, you’ll want to head down! This year, Changi Festive Village collaborates with the Pokémon company, where you can look forward to Pokémon-themed carnival games, displays, snowfall, meet-and-greets and more! More information here.

Changi Festive Village 2026
When: 7 November 2026 – Early 2027 (CNY season)
Where: Changi Airport, Terminal 3
How much: Free. Stay tuned for more info!

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Carnival & light-up at Orchard Road

The Orchard Road Light-Up has been a Christmas staple in Singapore for as long as we can remember, and it’s easy to see why! Every year, the dazzling lights and festive Christmas Villages never fail to bring on the holiday magic. We’re looking forward to the Christmas Villages, complete with games, carnival rides, snowfall shows and plenty of festive fun for the whole family! Read more here.

Orchard Road Christmas Light-Up
When: Early November 2026 to 1 January 2027 (estimated)
Where: Orchard Road
How much: Free! More info here.

Read more: ‘Christmas on A Great Street’ Orchard Road Light-Up

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Explore Singapore’s new glamping sites

Glamping is always a favourite during the holiday season, and we’re totally here for it! Bookmark these glamping spots that offer most of the comforts of a hotel stay, but with a touch of rustic charm.

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Cuddle with cats at a cat cafe

Cat cafes in Singapore are a purr-fect escape for both adults and little ones! These cosy spots offer a chance to unwind and recharge while in the company of adorable felines. Many of these cats are also super friendly and always ready for some playtime and snuggles. Check out our list of the best cat cafes in Singapore here.

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Explore new indoor playgrounds

Indoor playgrounds in Singapore are aplenty, and we love how each one has its own unique charm! This year, a few exciting new ones have popped up that are worth a visit. We love that the new indoor playgrounds come with dedicated themes, offering a variety of activities that tie into each theme and plenty of fun for all ages.

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Visit a kid-friendly museum in Singapore

There are plenty of kid-friendly museum exhibitions in town to explore local history, science and art. From the new Play:Date exhibition at The National Museum, to interactive activities for kids at ArtScience museum (a hit with kids of all ages at the FutureWorld exhibit) and seeing dinosaur fossils at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, here’s our post on Singapore’s best exhibitions for kids.

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Pet goats at Hay Dairies Goat Farm (FREE!)

Take the kids over to a petting farm – yes they exist in Singapore! Get a chance to get up close and friendly with goats at Hay Dairies Goat Farm! Try to visit between the hours of 9am to 10:30am so that the kids have an opportunity to view the goat milking session at the milking parlour. Buy some alfalfa hay ($5) to feed the goats. To top it off, you can buy fresh goat milk to take home. Read more about this goat farm and others here.

When: All week, 9am – 4pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
Where: Hay Dairies Goat Farm Singapore, 250 Neo Tiew Crescent, Singapore 719866
How much: Free entry! (for groups of less than 10 people). More info here.

Read more: Best Animal Farms In Singapore

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Enjoy thrilling rides at Universal Studios Singapore

It’s always going to be a fun-filled day when you’re heading to Universal Studios Singapore! There are 24 thrilling rides to choose from across 7 themed zones, including fan-favourites like the Revenge of the Mummy, Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure and Battlestar Galactica: Human Vs. Cylon. Do note that some of these rides have height restrictions so do plan ahead to avoid disappointment!

When: 10am – 5pm daily
Where: Universal Studios Singapore, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269
How much: from $62 per child and $83 per adult. Click here to purchase tickets.

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Visit an outdoor playground (FREE!)

Need to take the kids for a runaround? We wrote a whole post on free outdoor playgrounds to explore. Lately, we can’t help but keep heading back to Tengah to explore its exciting themed outdoor playgrounds. From fruits to insects and even a sizeable sand playground (complete with a toddler-friendly zone!), Tengah might just be the new go-to spot for neighbourhood playgrounds.

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Volunteer with your kids (FREE!)

What better way to teach kids about gratitude and community than involving them in some volunteering? We’ve rounded up different charities in Singapore with volunteering programmes to suit every interest – so here’s your chance to teach the kids the importance of giving back, especially during such a tough period.

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Check out Singapore’s parks

Singapore’s got no shortage of beautiful parks, and we love how they’re not just great for a quick outdoor fix but also the perfect escape from the city buzz. Some even come with playgrounds, bike rentals and food options — basically everything you need for a chill (and free!) full day out with the kids.

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Splash at a water playground (FREE!)

There are so many great outdoor water play options for kids of all ages – what better way to beat the heat? We love that Singapore has plenty of water playgrounds, such as the Children’s Garden at Gardens by the Bay, Clusia Cove at Jurong Lake Gardens and Coastal Playgrove at East Coast Park.

Find our full list of water playgrounds here!

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Admire the Garden Rhapsody Light & Sound Show (FREE!)

Checking out the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show at the Supertree Grove is truly magical – kids love to be out in the lush gardens at night. Each show is 15 minutes long, and you’ll be treated to stunning light displays. There are seasonal themes throughout the year, with possibly the most magical one being the Christmas theme, which takes place together with the highly-anticipated annual event – Christmas Wonderland!

When: Daily, 7:45pm & 8:45pm
Where: Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
How much: Free. More info here.

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Visit KidzWorld at the Singapore Zoo

KidzWorld at Singapore Zoo boasts seven interactive indoor and outdoor zones, as well as engaging and educational programs like the Ranger Buddies Quest, the Canine Clubhouse, 250 animal residents, including interaction opportunities with the friendly cats, chickens, rabbits, and horses. There is also an exciting outdoor playground and a wet play area complete with trampolines, climbing areas and long slides! Check out the full review here.

When: Opens with Singapore Zoo
Where: KidzWorld within Singapore Zoo
How much: Included with admission to Singapore Zoo

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Birdwatch at Bird Paradise

The year-end holidays are a great time to visit Bird Paradise if you haven’t been. A highlight is the eight walk-through aviaries with different habitats of the world and several free-roaming bird species. Stroll through the dense African rainforests and South American wetlands to Southeast Asian paddy fields, Australian dry eucalyptus forests, and more. The stunning massive waterfall within Hong Leong Foundation Crimson Wetlands aviary is a fave! Kids will love the various playgrounds, wet play area and the chance to feed the birds at the Lory Loft aviary. For bird show timings at Bird Paradise Singapore click here.

When: 9am to 6pm (last entry at 5pm).
Where: Bird Paradise, 20 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729825
How much: From $48. Click here for more info.

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Check out life-sized dinosaurs

If you have dinosaur-loving kids you’ll want to check out all the life-sized dinosaurs around town. From dinosaur parks like Dinoland to checking out free life-sized dinosaurs to take selfies with and fossil exhibits at museums, read this for all the places to see dinosaurs in Singapore.

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Need more ideas for how to spend your year-end holidays?

• Check out some kids’ theatre shows
• Visit a new neighbourhood in Singapore
• Take the kids rock climbing!
• Choose from over 100 fun activities to try with kids in Singapore
• Bounce off some energy at a trampoline spot.
• Go kayaking!
• Treat the kids to ice cream
• Spend the day at a beach club for pure holiday vibes
• Stay up to date with our weekly Weekend Planner for more ideas.
• Go go-karting!
• Head to the best kid-friendly libraries
• Go bowling at these kid-friendly bowling alleys!
• Go on a kid-friendly hike at these parks
• Go ice skating with the kids!

Past & Upcoming school holiday activities:

• March School Holiday Activities
• June School Holiday Activities
• September School Holiday Activities

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Keep checking back as we share more year-end school holiday fun!