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Time flies; we are officially in the last month of 2025! With the holiday season in full swing and end-of-year celebrations underway everywhere, we thought it would be a good time to highlight some key things to check out and do in December.
1. Togetherland by World Christmas Market
The biggest event in December is Christmas. And with that comes Christmas markets in every shape and form. One of the biggest Christmas markets happening in Singapore this year is Togetherland by World Christmas Market. Taking place from 11 Dec to 4 Jan at Bayfront Event Space, this year’s edition of the World Christmas Market is twice the size of the previous and is themed ‘A Christmas Constellation’.
Over here, there will be 9 festive zones, each dedicated to a different aspect of the Christmas constellation. For example, Dancer’s Magical Playground is the centre stage and main festival arena, featuring a Christmas musical and other live acts. Dasher’s Festive Feast is the place to go if you’re looking for some festive bites, and Prancer’s Star Bazaar is the curated marketplace for artisanal gifts.
For more information on what else to expect, click here.
12A Bayfront Avenue, Bayfront Event Space, Singapore 018970
Mon to Thu (11 Dec to 4 Jan): 5pm – 11pm
Fri to Sun (11 Dec to 4 Jan): 4pm – 11pm
Wed (24 & 31 Dec): 4pm – 2am
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2. The Great Christmas Villages 2025
Marina Bay isn’t the only place to find Christmas markets this year. The yearly Christmas festivities at Orchard Road have also brought back The Great Christmas Villages. At Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, you will find a Christmas Market with a range of food and retail offerings. There are also carnival games for families and kids here.
To have a look at what we found during our visit there, check out this article.
391A Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, Singapore 238873
+65 8917 7823
Mon to Thu (8 Nov to 4 Jan): 3pm – 10pm
Fri to Sun (8 Nov to 4 Jan): 12pm – 10pm
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3. Amara Sanctuary Sentosa’s Furkid Festive High Tea
Have fur-babies who also deserves some Christmas treats? Bring them to Amara Sanctuary Sentosa for the Furkid Festive High Tea (S$48++)! This limited-time, pet-friendly high tea experience is available from now to 31 Dec and features a selection of delicacies for your pets.
This includes a Pork Meatloaf Christmas Cake, grain-free Mince Pie, crunchy Pork & Pumpkin Christmas Cookies and a festive Christmas Meatzza. To book this experience for your furry friends, email [email protected], WhatsApp +65 8468 9285 or dial +65 6825 3866.
Once you’ve made a reservation, you can look forward to enjoying this festive experience with your pets at the Sanctuary Tearoom Alfresco.
1 Larkhill Road, Singapore 099394
+65 6825 3866 / +65 8468 9285 (WhatsApp)
Daily: 7am – 10.30am & 11am – 10pm
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4. Design Assembly: Christmas Market
Here’s another Christmas market, this time for those of you who are into fashion and crafts. Design Assembly: Christmas Market is a 2-day event happening on 3 & 4 Dec at CHIJMES Chapel, and features 45 creative local brands. This curated lifestyle market will also have booths selling homeware, art and food.
Beyond just browsing and shopping, visitors can also look forward to wreath-making demos and festive photo opportunities under the mistletoe. The first 100 shoppers on 3 Dec will receive a glass of mulled wine and some mince pie. Each day, the first 50 shoppers will also receive goodie bags. There is even a prize draw with high-value gifts from participating brands. Drop by this Christmas market at CHIJMES if all that sounds good to you!
30 Victoria Road, CHIJMES, Singapore 187996
Wed (3 Dec): 4pm – 9pm
Thu (4 Dec): 9am – 7pm
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5. Magical Christmas Moments at Verandah Rooftop Rotisserie
Other than shopping, the holiday season is also a time to feast. At Verandah Rooftop Rotisserie, diners can enjoy a Christmas-themed buffet named ‘Magical Christmas Moments’. This menu is available as a dinner buffet (S$98++) from 12 Dec to 3 Jan and as a semi-buffet (S$39++) during lunchtime from 1 Dec to 3 Jan.
Some delicious meat items you can look forward to during dinner are the 14-day Butter-aged Argentinian Beef Ribeye, Tajima Wagyu Beef Rump and Herb-crusted Spring Lamb Rack, amongst other prime cuts. The 14-day Butter-aged Argentinian Beef Ribeye is probably the highlight here, coated in velvety smooth unsalted butter.
There is also a Seafood Bar at the buffet dinner, featuring King Crab Legs, Japanese Oysters, fresh sashimi and more. If you’re looking for something sweet to complete your meal with, there will also be festive desserts like Gingerbread Trifle, Red Velvet Yule Log Cake and Pink Chocolate Fondue.
For the semi-buffet lunch, diners can expect 6 festive mains to choose from, namely Atlantic Salmon, Mediterranean Seafood Stew, Sous-vide Turkey Breast, 48-hours Braised US Beef Short Ribs, Butter-aged Argentinian Ribeye and Wellington Al Funghi. Alongside the mains come seasonal salads, sides and desserts.
For reservations, click here.
323 Alexandra Road, Momentus Hotel Alexandra, Singapore 159972
+65 6828 8888
Daily (1 Dec to 3 Jan): 12.30pm – 2.30pm (Semi-Buffet Lunch)
Daily (12 Dec to 3 Jan): 6pm – 10pm (Buffet Dinner)
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6. MOXIE’s New Weekend Brunch
MOXIE, a modern Mediterranean restaurant located near Outram Park MRT Station, has recently launched a new weekend Brunch Menu, available from 11am to 3.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. If you’re looking for a place for your weekend dates or gatherings, this could be the place to visit next.
This classy restaurant with a welcoming interior invites diners for a relaxing afternoon getaway, with tasty dishes such as Spanish Cod Brandade, Crab Cavatelli and Wagyu Tri Tip. The first is torched and cooked gently in thyme-infused milk and blended with mashed potatoes, garlic confit and Shio Kombu.
The second is a warm bowl laced with crustacean tomato bisque, jumbo lump crab meat and house herb pesto. The third is what I would want to try; as it is grilled to perfection while covered in an espresso rub, caramelised red onions, charred Jalapeno and preserved lime Gremolata.
Beyond the mains, there are also desserts such as Pistachio Cheese Brûlée tart and an almond Sablé Breton pastry. For those of you who want some drinks to go along with your brunch, you’d also be delighted to know that you can enjoy a 2-hour free flow of house wines, rosé, and prosecco for S$38++.
2 College Road, Medical Alumni Association Level 1, Singapore 169850
+65 9339 3380
Tue to Thu & Sun: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30 – 11.30pm
Closed on Mon
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7. Watsons’ Beauty & Wellness Destination at Bugis Junction
While it’s the holiday season, you shouldn’t forget to take care of yourself. And there’s nothing quite like shopping at Watsons, especially if you’re looking for healthcare and beauty products. Watsons has just recently revamped and unveiled its leading Beauty & Wellness destination at Bugis Junction, aiming to redefine the retail experience for Singaporeans.
This store is vibrant and colourful, and has a curated selection of products across beauty, wellness and home aesthetic categories. Spanning more than 3,700 square feet, the store also has unique zones such as BeautyVerse, where you can find trending C-beauty, K-beauty and J-beauty products.
The revamped Watsons at Bugis Junction also features Singapore’s first retail pharmacy eConsultation service alongside its in-store pharmacy, allowing you to find support and guidance for common health concerns whenever you need it.
Perhaps, this could be a place to find Christmas gifts for your friends who need a little self-care?
200 Victoria Street, Bugis Junction, #02-29/30/31/32/33/33A, Singapore 188021
+65 6994 2834
Daily: 10am – 10pm
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8. Beauty Fiesta 2025
Looking for more beauty products? Singapore’s largest beauty sale, Beauty Fiesta, is happening on 5 – 7 Dec and 12 – 14 Dec. This year, it will be a Christmas Edition, featuring festive discounts of up to 90%. I can already imagine some of you buying a few months’ worth of supplies from here.
Whether you are stocking up on skincare, fragrances, makeup or personal care products, you will definitely find something worth getting. There are over 200 international brands present at this event, including SK-II, Estée Lauder, Lancôme, YSL, Coach and more.
You can also participate in Daily Lucky Draws and stand a chance to win Grand Prizes like a Rolex Submariner, Raffles Hotel Gift Card, luxury travel for two and Chanel bags. Exciting rewards such as the Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer and an iPhone 17 Pro are also up for grabs.
If you spend S$300 or more in a single day, you can redeem a limited-edition Beauty Fiesta Gift Bag worth S$388. Those who spend S$1,200 or more will also receive an exclusive Beauty Fiesta luggage. All these redemptions are first-come, first-served and are available while stocks last, so snag them while you can!
General Admission to the Beauty Fiesta 2025 is priced at S$10, while VIP Passes are S$30 and include fast-lane entry, priority cashier services and lounge access. Get your tickets now on the official website.
1 Expo Drive, Singapore Expo Hall 6A, Singapore 486150
Fri to Sun (5 – 7 Dec & 12 – 14 Dec): 10am – 9.30pm
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9. Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show
You know what else is beautiful? Flowers. And there’s no better place to appreciate flowers than the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay. For the entire month of December, the fully air-conditioned conservatory also has an added festive charm, thanks to the Christmas Train Show.
Beyond just the over 130 varieties of 7,000 plants you get to admire, you can also step into the world of miniature Christmas trains inspired by the United States of America, Denmark and Singapore. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for familiar train models as they move all around you.
While the Christmas Train Show was different from what I initially expected it to be, I was still pleasantly surprised. Check out my full thoughts on the experience below.
8 Marina Gardens Drive, Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome, Singapore 018953
+65 6420 6848
Daily (23 Nov to 4 Jan): 9am – 9pm
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Christmas Train Show returns with American, Danish & Singaporean displays
10. Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay
The Christmas Train Show isn’t the only Christmas event happening at Gardens by the Bay. Over at Supertree Grove, Christmas Wonderland is back again with an expanded fairground. With its redesigned Spalliera, new Christmas Pyramid and more than 40 attractions, including a Flying Santa show and Coca-Cola Village, you will find plenty of things to do here.
Looking for snowfall? There will be Blizzard Time here 3 times a day. Looking for fun? There are carnival games and rides like Bumper Cars. Looking for gifts? There is a festive fair at the Mistletoe Valley. For more details on what you can expect, check out our article here.
18 Marina Gardens Drive, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 018953
Daily (29 Nov to 1 Jan): 6.30pm – 11pm
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11. Golden Village Downtown East
The newest Golden Village cinema has just opened at Downtown East! And with that, there is a series of opening promotions from now till 30 Jan. This includes special all-day rates for students and seniors. If you’re an Eastie and a movie lover, don’t miss out on these deals!
December is also a great time to visit the cinema for movies like the recently released ‘Zootopia 2’, the upcoming ‘Avatar: Ash & Fire’, and ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’. For the full details on Golden Village Downtown East’s opening specials, click here.
1 Pasir Ris Close, Downtown East, #04-106, Singapore 519599
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12. King’s Pickleball Arena
Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a new pickleball facility in the heart of Singapore. Located just a few minutes’ walk from Havelock MRT Station, King’s Pickleball Arena recently opened and features 4 outdoor pickleball courts.
If you’re having trouble finding pickleball courts, this is another great and accessible option for you. The only consideration to have while booking a court here is that it is fully exposed to sunlight and rain, so you’ll have to be prepared for that.
Currently, King’s Pickleball Arena is having special court rates for its opening, and you can key in a “SOFTLAUNCH” code to get an additional S$2 off per hour when booking your courts. To check out the pricing and make your bookings, click here.
317 Outram Road, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore 169075
+65 8830 5345
Daily: 7am – 10pm
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13. BOOKOFF Pop-up
Since my recent trip to Japan, I’ve been missing the experiences I had there, especially the scenic views, delicious food and unique stores. So even though I am not a huge fan of Japanese media like anime and manga, I was still pretty intrigued to hear that one of the famous secondhand bookstores from Japan – BOOKOFF, is having a pop-up right here in Singapore.
Though visiting this pop-up will not be as awesome as walking through the streets and stores of Akihabara, I think it’s nice to relive a bit of that Japanese thrift store vibe. For enthusiasts, you can drop by COURTS Nojima, The Heeren from now till 14 Dec for the BOOKOFF Pop-up, where you will find collections of anime merchandise, comic books, retro games, Pokémon trading cards, and more.
260 Orchard Rd, COURTS Nojima, The Heeren (Level 3) Singapore 238855
+65 1800 222 6868
Daily (15 Nov to 14 Dec): 11am – 10pm
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14. Eliko Picture Books & Collectibles
Want to visit another bookstore that is equally vibey but more local? Check out Eliko Picture Books & Collectibles, which is tucked away in a tiny corner of Chinatown Complex. This 65-square-foot bookstore might just be Singapore’s smallest, but it features hundreds of picture books, as well as vintage collectibles.
The unique point of Eliko is more than just the library of books you can browse for adults, which include out-of-print titles and foreign-language works. Instead, it is the feeling of community, conversations with the friendly owner, and having a cup of coffee at this cosy spot that make it special.
For S$8 an hour, May Lin, the owner, invites you to sit in the bookshop, enjoy some coffee and relax while reading and chatting. If you can share with her an interesting story of your own, she might even let you in for free.
If you’d like to check out this bookstore and look for your next rare find, note that it is open 4 days a week, but with opening hours that vary weekly. Follow Eliko’s Instagram page to be updated about the weekly opening hours.
335 Smith Street, Chinatown Complex, #01-079, Singapore 050335
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15. Sentosa 4D AdventureLand
With December here, so are the school holidays. If you’re thinking of what to do with your kids this month, bringing them on a trip to Sentosa 4D AdventureLand could be fun! This part of Sentosa may not be as well-known or popular as Universal Studios Singapore, but there are still 4 attractions here that will entertain them for an hour or two.
The newest show, Chaos in Wonderland 4D, recently opened and is a fun little animated film presented in 4D, complete with multisensory effects. If Sentosa 4D AdventureLand sounds like something your kids would enjoy, check out our latest article about it here.
51B Imbiah Road, Sentosa 4D AdventureLand (Imbiah Lookout), Singapore 099708
+65 6274 5355
Daily: 12pm – 7pm
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16. Dopamine Land
Talking about multisensory experiences, here is an exciting one for both adults and kids! Dopamine Land is an immersive playground for all ages that utilises the powers of media, tech and fun. After welcoming visitors at multiple locations around the world, it is finally coming to Singapore this December.
As the name suggests, you can expect to take a break from adult life and have some dopamine hits through different immersive rooms. Euphoria Grove, for example, is a calming oasis where you can experience the 4 seasons. Cushion Clash is a cushion-filled room to have pillow fights with friends. And Cave of Tactility is a place of colours and soft textures.
To have a preview of all the joyful experiences you can get at Dopamine Land, and to book your tickets in advance, click here.
26 Sentosa Gateway, WEAVE @ Resorts World Sentosa, #02-204-205, Singapore 098269
Mon & Wed to Sun: 11am – 9pm
Closed on Tue
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17. SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Showcase
POP MART fans rejoice! The SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Showcase is making its international debut outside of China for the first time at the National Museum of Singapore. This showcase, which features the titular POP MART character, will explore the lore and artistry behind SKULLPANDA.
Designed in collaboration with creator Xiong Miao, the exhibition will explore 6 different themes through multiple spaces and feature interactive installations. Fans of SKULLPANDA can look forward to this showcase, which will run from 12 Dec to 22 Feb.
Standard All-Access Tickets will go on sale on 1 Dec at S$14 for Singaporeans, while Early All-Access Tickets are already on sale for S$22. If you’re one of the first 4,500 visitors to enter the showcase, you can also claim a Singapore-exclusive SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Singapore limited gift.
Early-All-Access Tickets also give you priority access to the showcase during its opening week and priority access to purchase exclusive merchandise. If you’re interested, get your tickets now.
93 Stamford Road, National Museum of Singapore, Singapore 178897
+65 6332 3659
Daily: 10am – 7pm
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And with that, we have our final edition of ‘Things to do in Singapore’ in 2025. See you in 2026 for our next monthly article. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
