Words by Jenny Tan  

Celebrate the Season of Joy and Giving at Orchard Road – Christmas on a Great Street. From Tanglin Mall, Shaw House, ION Orchard, Ngee Ann City, Paragon, Mandarin Gallery, 313 Somerset, Orchard Central and Plaza Singapura to UOL Malls at Velocity@Novena Square and United Square, plus Raffles City, Marina Square, and Downtown East, the city comes alive with dazzling lights and festive cheer. 

Discover a world of Christmas activities, from enchanting performances and meet‑and‑greet sessions to seasonal dining menus, holiday gifting shops and family‑friendly entertainment and photo stops. Whether you’re shopping for presents, indulging in festive treats, or soaking in the magical atmosphere, this festive list offers the ultimate Christmas celebration in Singapore.  

ION ORCHARD PINNACLE OF CHRISTMAS 

ION Orchard transforms into a festive wonderland with luxury pop-ups, immersive installations and indulgent treats — perfect for holiday shopping and celebrations.  

Van Cleef&Arpels Ephemeral Forest (ION² Outdoor) is a magical clover-themed winter installation inspired by the maison’s Alhambra motifs, with interactive heritage displays, origami workshops, and a digital Clover Hunt game. Step into Clé de Peau Beauté Dreams Express (L1 Atrium) and explore the Limited-edition Dreams Express Collection featuring The Serum and La Crème in festive packaging and an exclusive Advent Calendar. 

BYREDO Holiday Pop-Up (L3 Atrium): Minimalist showcase of perfumes, candles, body care, and leather goods, including the exclusive Winter Cabin Candle with smoky firewood, patchouli, and amber. Ladurée Pop-Up (L1 Atrium): Signature macarons, seasonal creations like the new Eugénie, plus chocolate treats including Marshmallow Bears and Langue de Chat.

Läderach: A Very Swiss Christmas (B2-49): Handcrafted Swiss chocolates featuring festive characters like Chocolate Reindeer Finn, elegant gift boxes, the Praline Festive Star and the Advent Calendar Praline Noir.

Visit ION Orchard https://www.ionorchard.com/en/seasonal/the-pinnacle-of-christmas.html

VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AT UOL MALLS – SEASON OF SPARKLES

Celebrate the festive holidays with UOL Malls’ Season of Sparkles at United Square!  Enjoy the joyful live Sesame Street Christmas Show, sing‑alongs to timeless classics, and meet‑and‑greet sessions with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert, Ernie, Count, and Abby for Christmas magical sessions.

Play with dazzling bubble “snowfalls,” whimsical décor, and the Uncle Ringo Festive Carnival, featuring the Festive Carousel, Aeroplane, Sonic Train rides, plus creative craft workshops. It’s a nostalgic celebration filled with laughter, music, and togetherness — the perfect way to welcome Christmas. 

Velocity and United Square malls visitors can enjoy hands-on festive activities, discover Sesame Street-themed décor designed for delightful photo moments, and admire the towering six-metre outdoor Christmas tree at United Square. Each venue will carry its own festive rhythm, offering a gentle flow of experiences that brighten the season for all ages. 

UOL Gives Back is an initiative by UOL Malls to bring awareness and create positive impact to communities in need. This festive season spread warmth and joy at UOL malls! MAKE A WISH COME TRUE and BUNDLE UP SOME CHEER. Wrap your gifts for a good cause this season! All proceeds will go to Singapore Red Cross Society. United Square, L1 (Near DBS ATM) and Velocity, L1 (Next to Customer Service Counter).

Receive exclusive festive limited edition collection Sesame Street Notebook, tote bag, Umbrella, and foldable Travel Bag, UOL vouchers with minimum spending tiers, redeemable at both United Square and Velocity@Novena Square.

Visit visit UOL’s respective malls’ websites - United Square and Velocity@Novena Square for more information. 

CHRISTMAS ON A GREAT STREET 2025: ORCHARD ROAD’S FESTIVE HIGHLIGHTS

Orchard Road lights up Christmas on A Great Street 2025 offers dazzling attractions, family-friendly carnivals, and unforgettable festive experiences. From tall Christmas trees, snowfall shows to Christmas Markets, Kidztopia Christmas Carnival, Interactive Santa House by Hitachi, Christmas Night Bazaar to Great Christmas Eve Street Party, this is the season for celebrations on Singapore Orchard Road. 

Inspired by European Christmas markets with wooden cottages, garlands, and wreaths, the Great Christmas Market at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza features rotating homegrown F&B and retail pop-ups and a bar by Sunbird Brewing Company, live performances, and a cosy lounge area.

The iconic 14-metre-tall Mastercard Christmas Tree returns with Nightly snowfall shows at 8:00pm and 9:00pm create magical photo opportunities. Enjoy Festive Shopping Promotions with year-end deals through Mastercard spending campaigns and Shopee’s e-commerce programme.

Celebrate Christmas in Singapore (16–22 Dec) with daily carolling, performances, storytelling, and fundraising activities. Shop at Night at Orchard Street bazaar (26–28 Dec) and join the Great Christmas Eve Street Party from ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City with live music, roving mascots, food trucks, and a Christmas countdown. 

Orchard Road will be closed to traffic on 24 Dec, 6:00pm–2:00am, welcoming thousands of revellers.

RAFFLES CITY DREAMS OF WONDER 

Celebrate Christmas 2025 at Raffles City Singapore with Dreams of Wonder. Discover Parfum Christian Dior Circus of Dreams, luxury shopping, festive art installations, and exclusive holiday collections from trendy fashion brands to popular restaurants and cafes festive menus and seasoning offerings, from 6 Nov – 31 Dec.

The House of Dior brings its spectacular Circus of Dreams to life. Inspired by Monsieur Dior’s passion for the circus universe, this showcase features three captivating installations filled with surprises and festive magic.

Start the day with Bacha Holiday Morning Coffee 2025 Festive Exclusive, Feast on Surrey Hills Grocer limited time festive offerings like Christmas Roast & Hash, Just Like Dubai Log Cake and Tropical Snowflakes mocktail. Shop for clothing and gifts at Klarra or try the new Matcha drinks at Klarra Cafe. Visit Venchi for the prettiest limited edition Holiday Collection by Alice Bureau like Christmas Rocking Horse, Advent Calendar and Christmas Hamper.

Order Alice Boulangerie's Christmas Bundle ($388+) featuring succulent ‘Wood-fired’ Spanish Baby Back Ribs, herb-roasted French Poulet, hearty Beef Lasagna, quintessential Alice Christmas Logcake, golden Christmas Panettone, and buttery Pecan Tart.

https://www.capitaland.com/sg/malls/rafflescity/en/dreams-of-wonder-2025.html

DOWNTOWN EAST UNICORN CHRISTMAS GARDEN 

Have a Magical Christmas Celebration at Downtown East, Wild Wild Wet, Neptune Cove, Golf Kaki and D'resort. 

Step into the sparkling Unicorn Christmas Garden illuminated with Christmas trees, join in the unicorn-themed experiences and treats - from foam parties and movie screenings at Wild Wild Wet to unicorn-themed staycations at D'Resort, unicorn theme food & drinks, free activities like unicorn balloon sculpting, live music performances and Movies Under The Stars.

Wild Wild Wet 

Every Saturday and Sunday in December, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, day pass holders can look forward to foam parties beside the Tsunami pool. Peak Child Day Passes go for just $23 (U.P. $29) and Peak Adult Day Passes at $33 (U.P. $39)

Downtown East Magical Play Lawn

Look out for the X'Mas fairy 'floating' by, armed with bubble guns of magic - From 6:30pm to 7:30pm every Saturda, and 11:30am to 12:30pm every Sunday and Free sculpted playful unicorn balloons, from 7:30pm to 8:30pm every Saturday and 12:30pm to 1:30pm every Sunday.

The Unicorn Christmas Garden also presents a special 12 Days Christmas deals from December 1 - with exclusive savings on limited-time unicorn delights and adventures, with adorable, limited-edition unicorn gifts with purchase up for grabs.

Visit Downtown East for more information https://www.downtowneast.com.sg/whats-on/events/details/unicorn-christmas-garden

MARINA SQUARE CAREBEARS WISHES FROM THE HEART

Feel the love of Care Bears with Wishes from the Heart at Marina Square Shopping Mall, from 22 Nov to 4 January 2026. Follow the rainbow path, admire the tall Christmas tall with huge Care Bears, take photos at Care Bears Photo Walls, Meet&Greet with Care Bears, enjoy Magical Bubble Show at Care Bears Castle and do your bit for charity.

⁠For every 45cm Love-A-Lot Bear or Grumpy Bear Plush purchased, Marina Square will donate a Care Bears Plush to the beneficiaries of The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF). 

Receive Care Bears Colour Changing Umbrella with UV, Plush cooler bag and wrapping papers with minimum spending from $50-$180. 

Visit Marina Square for more information https://www.marinasquare.com.sg/articles/article-6km35yaw 

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