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Here's a list of activities to ring in the Year of the Snake with joy and excitement!
This festive Chinese New Year is sure to be filled with plenty of fun, fanfare, and celebration so read on to find out the best places to go and things to do during this festive period.
And continue to watch this space for more updates on the best CNY 2026 activities for the family!
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Singapore’s largest Chinese New Year festival returns with a special edition celebrating 40 years of River Hongbao!
Highlights include the ever popular lantern displays, special installations marking River Hongbao’s 40th anniversary, and the perennial crowd favourite, the towering God of Fortune lantern. This year’s highlights also include a spectacular fireworks display at The Meadow.
Look out for live performances by local artistes from Kowloon Club Singapore, cultural showcases by the internationally acclaimed Gansu Provincial Opera House, and themed evenings such as Movie Night, Getai Night, and Xinyao Night.
Families can have a fun day out at the carnival where you can hop on rides such as the Double-Storey Horse Carousel, Flying Dumbo, and London Train, or try your hand at some carnival games.
Then get ready for a feast at the Food Street which offers a variety of festive treats and street snacks.
Date: 15-24 Feb 2026
Where: Gardens by the Bay
Admission: Free
The streets of Chinatown are glowing again as the annual Chinese New Year street light up kicks off from 30 Jan 2026.
Soak up the festive buzz by browsing the lively festive fairs, catching exciting stage shows and cultural performances, and participating in hands-on craft workshops.
Date: 30 Jan - 18 Mar 2026
Where: New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, South Bridge Road, Upper Cross Street, Chinatown complex
Light-up timings: 7pm – 12am daily (6am on CNY Day 1)
Festive Fair at Chinatown: 27 Jan – 17 Feb 2026
Festive Fair at People’s Park Square: 18 Jan – 16 Feb 2026
International Lion Dance Competition: 7 & 8 Feb 2026, 6pm, Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre
Festive Workshops:
Countdown Party (16 Feb 2026): 10pm, Kreta Ayer Square
Admission: Free (ticketed for live lion dance performances $10/day)
Get ready for a festive family outing because Marina Square is transforming into a celebration hub for the Lunar New Year!
From 12 January to 24 February 2026, enjoy Singapore’s first-ever Budao Weng performance, champion lion dances, and a Central Atrium that’s been turned into a Lunar New Year play area.
Kids can jump and slide at Prosperity BrickLand, play fun carnival games, dress up in festive outfits for cute photos, and enjoy hands-on festive craft activities like the Lucky Mosaic Coaster Workshop and Build-A-Lion-Head Workshop.
Date & Time:
Where: Marina Square Shopping Mall, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore
Price: Activities are credit-based. Credits can be purchased at Marina Square’s Central Atrium at the following rates:
Prosperity BrickLand
Carnival Games: 6 credits per game
CNY Traditional Dress-Up Experience: 12 credits per pax (45 minutes long)
Hands-On Festive Craft Workshops: 8 credits per activity (30 minutes long)
Check out more indoor playgrounds in Singapore
Suntec City is turning up the festive heat for the Lunar New Year with a plushie-themed festive bazaar.
A supersized hotpot inflatable awaits where kids aged 4-12 can bounce through a spicy mala zone or sink into a soothing collagen ball pit. (Choosing your soup base just got a lot more fun!)
Adults can also join in the fun at the interactive activity stations where you can test your skills at the Prosperity Pot Master digital game or create a personalised red packet keepsake to take home.
Then head over to the Mr Merlion & Friends booth for a cute interactive plushie experience. On Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm and 5pm, you can also meet the adorable Mr Merlion & Friends in fun meet & greet sessions.
POTsperity Yuan Yang Hotpot Playground (inflatable playzone and interactive stations):
Mr Merlion & Friends Prosperity Fest (29 Jan - 22 Feb, Thu-Sun):
Where: Suntec City Mall, Atrium (Tower 1 & 2)
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For the first time ever, Sentosa Sensoryscape welcomes Mickey and Minnie Mouse to Sentosa Sensoryscape for a Chinese New Year celebration inspired by the legendary Eight Steeds of King Mu!
You’ll encounter Yanyang, an 8-metre-tall horse sculpture, the tallest Chinese New Year installation ever at Sensoryscape, standing proudly alongside 2.5-metre-tall figures of Mickey and Minnie.
Explore a variety of interactive zones, from glowing Mickey-themed zodiac displays with personalised QR codes, to scent-based lantern puzzles featuring festive Chinese New Year aromas. Mesmerising light projections will also illuminate the trail from 6.45pm to 9.30pm.
Catch thrilling lion-on-pole performances, meet beloved Disney characters on their walkabouts, and snap photos with installations featuring favourites such as Pluto, Donald, and Goofy.
Date: 30 Jan - 3 Mar 2026
Location: Sentosa Sensoryscape, Sentosa Island
Admission: Free
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) goes all out for Chinese New Year with festivities running through 15 March 2026 across the entire resort.
WEAVE, Lake of Dreams, and the Grand Steps get a festive makeover with large-scale decorations, installations, and live performances.
This year also brings a special collaboration with POP MART, featuring adorable characters like LABUBU, DIMOO, PUCKY, and Twinkle Twinkle popping up across the resort.
Explore the Zodiac Displays at WEAVE to check your family’s fortunes for the new year, and try interactive installations such as the Prosperity Tree and glowing light bicycles.
As night falls, head to Lake of dreams for Lunar Lights: A POP-SPERITY Show, a dazzling spectacle of lights, music, and lion dance performances.
At the Singapore Oceanarium, catch a giant Twinkle Twinkle installation, an underwater dragon dance, and a meet-and-greet with a friendly manta ray mascot that’s sure to win over the kids.
Universal Studios Singapore also joins the celebrations with Chinese New Year parades, character appearances, festive decorations, and special merchandise, running from 7 February to 3 March 2026.
Date: 16 Jan – 15 Mar 2026
Location: Resorts World Sentosa
Admission: Varies by activity (some free, some ticketed)
This Lunar New Year, POP MART takes over Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) with interactive installations and a special POP-Up Store!
The new Golden Gallop Series features 12 of POP MART’s favourite characters, including LABUBU, HACIPUPU, and PUCKY, redesigned with a festive touch for the Year of the Horse.
Grab a passport and explore 12 themed POP MART zones scattered across RWS. Collect stamps along the way to redeem an exclusive sticker sheet featuring all the characters.
For those looking to add to their collection, the POP-Up Store at WEAVE offers the chance to secure the limited-edition Golden Gallop collector’s box set.
Date: 6 Jan – 15 Mar 2026
Where: Resorts World Sentosa
Admission: Free
The National Heritage Board (NHB) brings back this beloved annual programme for the Year of the Horse, featuring collectible red packet designs across Singapore’s museum scene.
Each of the 49 participating museums and institutions has its own unique horse mascot design, creating a special keepsake collection for the festive season.
Visit the 49 museums across Singapore to collect an exclusive set of red packets at each location. Select museums also feature the Hongbao Hunt, a fun, interactive activity where you’ll solve simple riddles and search for artefacts to claim your red packets.
Can’t visit all the museums? Enter the online giveaways on the I Love Museums Facebook page for a chance to win a complete set of their packets from all participating museums.
Date: 23 Jan – 15 Feb 2026
Where: 49 Museum Roundtable museums across Singapore
Admission: Free (standard museum entry fees may apply at some locations)
The Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay is marking Lunar New Year with a floral display that feels like stepping into a traditional Chinese garden.
Eight life-sized horse lanterns, handcrafted using traditional Chinese techniques that date back over 1,000 years, take centre stage among a carefully curated garden. They’re positioned throughout a garden filled with plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, bamboo, and seasonal flowers like dahlias and azaleas. Moon gates and pavilions add to the tranquil atmosphere.
Before heading out, make your way to the Blooming Drum of Spring. Give it a beat - it’s believed to usher in good fortune and welcome the new season with positive energy!
Date: 16 Jan-1 Mar 2026
Time: 9am-9pm
Where: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
Admission: Flower Dome admission applies
Co-organised by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO), CNY Family Fun 2026 is a festival offering over 25 exciting cultural programmes for families.
Enjoy FREE lion dance performances by five local troupes, featuring unique styles like the Fujian Green Lion, Hainan Lion, Hakka Qilin, Golden Lion, and Fo He Lion Dance.
Head up to SCCC’s rooftop garden to check out the Har马ny art installation featuring colourful horse sculptures.
Children can join in lion and dragon workshops, storytelling sessions, and explore the Ma’rket Place for crafts, Lunar New Year theatre, and complimentary festive snacks.
To make the most of the visit, you can also embark on a stamp collection quest across the festival grounds to redeem limited-edition red packets, festive snacks, and drink vouchers.
Date & Time:
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) & Singapore Conference Hall
Admission: Free & ticketed programmes
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Celebrate the Year of the Horse at HomeTeamNS clubhouses with traditional performances, hands-on activities, and festive fun for the whole family
Watch Lion Dance Cai Qing performances, energetic freestyle shows, meet Cai Shen Ye as he spreads good fortune throughout the day, and receive complimentary mandarin oranges to welcome prosperity.
Each clubhouse offers unique activities for families to enjoy:
Date:
Admission:
Your favourite feline friend Mofusand is here to celebrate Chinese New Year with you.
Snap photos with Mofusand-themed Chinese New Year backdrops decorated with flowers, lanterns, and festive lucky elements. Kids will love the AR filters that bring Mofusand to life in playful new ways.
There are also Mofusand pop-up stores where you can find cute merchandise, photo booths, and claw machines.
When: 1 Jan - 1 Mar 2026
Where: CapitaLand Malls
Admission: Free
Great World welcomes the Year of the Horse with a lineup of festive events!
Browse The Spring Edit: CNY Market, admire colourful flower displays, treat yourself to traditional festive goodies, and watch skilled artists demonstrate Chinese calligraphy and hand-painted fan art.
There will also be festive performances featuring traditional dance, wushu, and Chinese orchestra music.
Want to get creative? Join interactive activities such as live caricature drawing and Chinese New Year craft workshops. You can also join the Lucky Balloon Giveaways and the exciting 52TOYS Happy Box Hunt.
On the 2nd day of CNY, the Great Fortune Festival features a full day of activities and a lively lion dance performance that everyone will enjoy.
CNY Market: Until 15 Feb 2026
Festive Performances: 24, 25, 31 Jan 2026 & 1, 8, 14, 15, 21 Feb 2026
Strings of Prosperity: Every Mon, Wed & Fri within 16 Jan to 27 Feb 2026 (except 16 Feb) | 6:30pm
Festive Activities: 16, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31 Jan 2026 & 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 21 & 22 Feb 2026
Lucky Balloon Giveaways: 24 Jan 2026 & 1, 7, 14, 21 Feb 2026 | 4pm
52TOYS Happy Box Hunt: 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb 2026 | 5.20pm
The Great Fortune Festival: 21 Feb 2026 | 12 - 6pm
Where: Great World
Tanglin Mall brings the festive spirit to life with activities that let you experience Chinese New Year traditions up close.
Learn simple lion dance moves and try your hand at traditional performance instruments at the Master the Moves – Lion Dance Workshop. Kids and families can get creative with festive crafts activities that celebrate the season’s customs.
Explore the Lunar New Year Market which showcases auspicious decorations, fresh florals, and traditional goodies perfect for gifting or enjoying at home.
Little ones will love Fortune in Every Bite, a kid-friendly baking workshop where children can make adorable horse-shaped pineapple tarts. Hands-on Cultural Experiences such as calligraphy and personalised tag customisation offer meaningful ways to connect with the holiday’s heritage.
In addition, you can catch the Rhythm of Abundance performances filled with music and movement, snag complimentary popcorn during Prosperity Treats, and join the crowd for a lion dance performance to welcome a prosperous year ahead.
Lion Dance Workshop: 31 Jan & 1 Feb 2026 | 2:30pm
Lunar New Year Market: 2-15 Feb 2026
Baking Workshop: 7-8 Feb 2026
Hands-on Cultural Experiences: 7, 8, 14, 15 Feb 2026 | 11am – 5pm
Prosperity Treats: 7, 8, 14, 15 Feb 2026 | 2pm – 5pm
Rhythm of Abundance: 17 Jan & 21 Feb 2026 | 11:30am & 1pm
Lion Dance Performance: 28 Feb 2026 | 12pm
Where: Tanglin Mall
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