The trees are up, the lights are sparkling, and you begin hearing Christmas carols everywhere. Yes, the holiday season is in full swing once again, and there’s no better way to welcome it than by trying out these 8 amazing experiences to get everyone into the festivities.
1. Stroll around Gardens by the Bay
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This year, Gardens by the Bay presents “Poinsettia Wishes,” an installation that features a beautiful floral display of skimmias, poinsettias, violas, cyclamens and real Christmas trees.
If you love sweets, then you’ll love its wonderful array of larger-than-life treats, including candy canes, a candied apple Christmas carriage and the highlight of the show, an eight-meter-tall cupcake Ferris wheel! Learn more about the event here.
2. Go on an enchanted Christmas ride
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We’re not talking about sleighs here but an amazing ride with Sidecar Singapore. This collaboration with Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES allows you to experience a one-hour ride across the Capitol Singapore area where you’ll pass some famous sights like CHIJMES and Capitol Theatre. Don’t forget to bring your Thermos® One-Push Tumbler to keep yourself hydrated.
3. Enjoy beautiful Christmas music
Just imagine being in an intimate venue where a talented string quartet is playing music from The Nutcracker to Holiday Carols. Candlelight: Holiday Special ft. “The Nutcracker” & more is a must-try if you want everyone to feel the holiday spirit.
4. Experience the Orient Express
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The famous train with its colourful history has been at the Gardens by the Bay since last year, and you need to immerse yourself in the experience before it’s gone! Once Upon a Time on the Orient Express is a pop-up attraction that you shouldn’t miss this holiday season.
5. Stroll along Orchard Road
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If you’re looking for something to enjoy with the family for free, take a stroll along Orchard Road and bask in all the amazing Christmas lights illuminating the famous area. Don’t forget to pack your Thermos® Tumbler for your walk.
6. Get up close and personal with Mickey Mouse
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If your kids love Mickey Mouse, surprise them with a trip to the Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration event that celebrates everything about Disney’s most iconic character.
The best part is, you can reward your kids with a little surprise at the end of your day with their very own Thermos® Disney ‘Mickey Loves Singapore’ Mug with Handle and Lid, available at the pop-up event!
7. Sign up for a cookie decorating workshop
If you’d prefer to stay at home for the evening, you can give the entire family a great experience to kick start the holidays with an online cookie decorating workshop.
This simple activity allows you to stay at home while making sure that you get to bond with the family while decorating your own Christmas cookies. Sign up for the Virtual Christmas Cookie Decorating Icing Workshop Singapore now!
8. Make your own Christmas mini snow globe
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Finally, there’s no better way to get into the holiday mood than by making your own snow globes to put on your Christmas tree. This Virtual Christmas Mini Snow Globe Making Workshop will provide you with all the materials you need and a workshop with a professional instructor for everyone in the family to follow.