Chinese New Year Activities & Events In Singapore 2025: Lion Dances, Lanterns & More

Let’s leap into the Year of the Snake with these kid-friendly 2025 Chinese New Year activities and events from Chingay 2025 to Lion Dances, River Hongbao and other fun CNY events!

Looking to welcome the Year of the Snake with kid-friendly 2025 Chinese New Year activities and events? The Year of the Snake is already peeking around the corner, and some of us mamas are already planning our family reunion dinners and shopping for new CNY outfits!

But if you’re wondering what else there is for the family to do during Lunar New Year 2025, then here’s a glimpse into our roundup of 2025 Chinese New Year activities for news on where to see lion dances, the annual Chingay 2025 parade, River Hongbao 2025, Chinatown’s street light-up and much more!

Check back regularly for more updates on CNY events & Chinese New Year activities!
Disclaimer: Sassy Mama does not own or manage these 2025 Chinese New Year activities and events. All information is supplied by the event/venue and is subject to change. Always check directly before booking.

2025 Chinese New Year activities, events and lion dances to look forward to:

Chinatown 2025 CNY Street Lantern Light Up: Snake-themed displays

The 2025 Chinese New Year street light-up in Chinatown is always a highlight with plenty of beautiful lanterns and other Year of the Snake-themed decorative displays and street lights along New Bridge Road, South Bridge Road, Upper Cross Street and Eu Tong Sen Street. More info here.

Chinatown Light-Up
When: 8 January – 27 February 2025, 6pm – 12am; 7pm – 6am on the first day of Chinese New Year 2025
Where: Kreta Ayer Square

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Chinatown’s Festive Fair & Weekly Shows: Performances & countdown party

There’s no better way to get into the festive Lunar New Year spirit than to feast on delicious food while enjoying exciting performances! We look forward to ushering in Chinese New Year 2025 in Chinatown where there are usually CNY events such as lion dances, scrumptious Chinese food at the Chinatown festive fair and more! More info here.

Festive Fair @ People’s Park
When: 30 December – 28 January 2025, 10am – 10pm
Where: Open space in front of People’s Park Complex

Festive Fair
When: 8 – 28 January 2025, 11am – 10:30pm (Monday – Thursday), 11am – 11:30pm (Friday – Sunday), 11am – 1am (eve of Chinese New Year 2025)
Where: Sago Street, Smith Street, Temple Street, Trengganu Street and Pagoda Street

Weekend Stage Shows
When: 11 – 12 January & 18 – 19 January 2025, 7pm – 9pm
Where: Kreta Ayer Square

Countdown Party
When: 28 January 2025, 10pm
Where: Kreta Ayer Square

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River Hongbao 2025: Giant lantern displays & firecracker shows

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IKEA’s Chinese New Year Activities: Lion Dance & paper snake puppet workshop

IKEA is one of our favourite places to take the kids shopping (free playground and meatballs!), and it’s a perfect place to pick up new things to spruce up your home for the Lunar New Year. This CNY, join a craft workshop to create a paper snake puppet (for kids aged 5 to 12 years old) and catch the traditional lion dance for a prosperous new year! More info here.

Lion Dance
When: 1 February 2025, 3pm (Tampines), 2 February 2025, 10am (Jurong) & 3pm (Alexandra)
Where: IKEA Tampines, Alexandra and Jurong
How much: Free!

Lunar Delights Tasting: Taste CNY snacks
When: 11 January 2025, 3:30pm – 5:30pm (Tampines), 4pm – 6pm (Jurong); 12 January 2025, 3:30pm – 5:30pm (Alexandra)
Where: IKEA Tampines (Swedish Food Market at Level 3), Alexandra (Swedish Food Market at Level 1) and Jurong (Chinese New Year Market at Level 3)
How much: Free!

Paper snake craft workshop
When: 18 & 19 January 2025, 1pm – 3pm (Alexandra & Tampines), 2pm – 4pm (Jurong)
Where: IKEA Tampines (live kitchen room setting at Level 4), IKEA Alexandra (Room setting at Level 2) and IKEA Jurong (Children’s IKEA at Level 3)
How much: Free!

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Chingay 2025: All-new immersive layout & eclectic performances

The 2025 Chingay Parade promises to be a Chinese New Year event to remember! This year’s Chingay Parade features a parade celebrating our cultural heritage and SG60. This year’s theme of ‘Joy’ is about families sharing food, stories and cultures to create lasting memories. Look forward to an all-new immersive layout and large-scale performances with over 4,000 performers! Check back later for details on when you can catch it online.

When: 7 & 8 February 2025, 8pm
Where: F1 Pit, Marina Bay Street Circuit, 1 Republic Boulevard, Singapore 038975
How much: Chingay Parade tickets from $20 to $60. PAssion Card Members enjoy a 60% discount for bookings before 31 December 2024 and a 20% discount thereafter. Purchase tickets here!

Read more: Guide To Chingay Parade 2025

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Gardens By The Bay: Spring Blossoms At Flower Dome

Immerse yourself in a sea of auspicious flowers at Gardens by the Bay. Inspired by the Legend of the White Snake, step into the love story between Xu Xian and snake spirit Bai Suzhen as you usher in the Year of the Snake this Chinese New Year. Spring Blossoms will reinterpret this classic Chinese folklore through mosaiculture. Look for the 4.5-metre-tall floral rendition of Madam White Snake, who will be surrounded by over 1,000 dazzling dahlias. More info here. While you’re here, be sure to check out River Hongbao 2025 too!

When: 17 January – 23 February 2025, 9am – 9pm
Where: Flower Dome at Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
How much: From $8 per child and $12 per adult. Click here to purchase tickets.

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Big, Big World At Sentosa: Lion dance & roving mascots

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and getaway to Sentosa to usher in the Year of the Snake with exciting festive events! Experience a captivating Chinese magic performance that celebrates tradition and artistry, head to Sensoryscape to watch a lion dance on poles, and catch roving mascots for a photo opportunity. More info here.

Oriental Magic
When: 17 – 24 January 2025, 7pm – 7:30pm; 31 January 2025, 7pm – 7:30pm
Where: Sensoryscape, Lookout Loop, Sentosa
How much: Free!

Lion Dance On Pole
When: 29 January – 2 February 2025, 5pm & 6:30pm
Where: Sensoryscape, Glow Garden, Sentosa
How much: Free!

Dragon Dance
When: 29 January – 2 February 2025, 8:10pm & 9:10pm
Where: Sensoryscape, Glow Garden, Sentosa
How much: Free!

Roving Mascots: God of Fortune & Three Star Gods
When: 29 January – 2 February 2025, 11am – 6:50pm
Where: Sensoryscape, Sentosa
How much: Free!

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Far East Malls: Festive LINE-themed decor

Snap super adorable Chinese New Year family pictures with LINE FRIENDS at Far East Malls! Look for life-sized minini characters and a five metre-tall minini-themed Sakura Tree at One Holland Village and an interactive mural wall at Orchard Central. Spot the LINE FRIENDS minini Festive Couplets adorned with well-wishes for this season, and if you visit at night, you can enjoy the illuminated, larger-than-life couplets. More info here.

When: 10 January – 16 February 2025
Where: One Holland Village & Orchard Central
How much: Free!

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Suntec City: LEGO Activity stations & God of Fortune mascot

Usher in the Year of the Snake at Suntec City Singapore where exciting festivities await! Bond with the kids as you embark on a mission to complete three activity stations. Build a LEGO Koi fish, collect persimmons to bring good fortune to the village and share your wishes for the New Year on a 6-metre-tall e-lantern. After completing all three tasks, you can redeem an exclusive LEGO Firecracker or a special voucher for onsite purchases. Plus, snap photos with The LEGO God of Fortune Mascot on selected weekends and keep an eye out for festive deals! More info here.

When: 9 January – 9 February 2025, 10:30am – 9pm
Where: Suntec City, Atrium (Tower 1 & 2), 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
How much: Free!

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Jurong Point: Lion Dance & God of Fortune appearance

Head to Jurong Point Shopping Centre over the festive weekends to catch the God of Fortune. Plus, catch gravity-defying performances by a Lion Dance troupe who will captivate you with stunts on high poles. Check out the Chinese New Year Fair featuring more than 15 booths to snag some CNY goodies. More info here.

God of Fortune Appearance
When: 18 January – 9 February 2025, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm
Where: Jurong Point Shopping Centre, 1 Jurong West Central 2, Singapore 648886
How much: Free!

Lion Dance Performance
When: 6 & 8 February 2025, 2:30pm
Where: Jurong Point Shopping Centre, JP1 Centre Stage, 1 Jurong West Central 2, Singapore 648886
How much: Free!

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Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre: Snake-themed playground & CNY workshops

Take the kids to this adorable interactive art installation, #SINGAPO人, at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre that lights up at night! More than just a playground, you’ll get to explore Singapore’s Chinese New Year traditions on their rooftop, while enjoying a stunning view of the city! Plus, don’t miss an exciting line-up of performances, talks and workshops for family fun this Chinese New Year!

Lion Dance
When: 18 – 19 January 2025, 12:10pm
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Concourse, Level 1
How much: Free!

Dazzling LED Snake Dance
When: 18 January 2025, 6:15pm; 19 January 2025, 7:30pm
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Concourse, Level 1
How much: Free!

Wan Qing Festival Inspired Crafts
When: 18 – 19 January 2025, 12pm – 7pm
Where: Singapore Conference Hall Concourse
How much: Free!

“蛇prise” CNY Art Installation
When: 18 December 2024 – 30 April 2025 , 10am – 10pm
Where: Roof Garden of Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1 Straits Blvd, Singapore 018906
How much: Free!

Chinese New Year Spring Bazaar
When: 18 – 19 January 2025, 12pm – 7pm
Where: Singapore Conference Hall Concourse
How much: Free!

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The Istana: Open House with performances & guided tours

Enjoy free entry to The Istana Chinese New Year Open House on 2 February 2025, where you can soak in Chinese New Year festivities. From an exciting line-up of live performances to a range of food trucks to give you fuel for the day, there’s plenty of fun for the whole family. Plus, you can embark on the Istana Heritage Tour to discover the history of The Istana, its architectural heritage and unique landscape. Shop limited-edition Istana souvenirs to support the President’s Challenge charities.

When: 2 February 2025, 8:30am – 6pm
Where: 35 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238823, Singapore, 238823
How much: Free entry with a ticketed guided tour

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Capitol Singapore: CNY market & live performances

Head to Capitol Singapore to get all of the festive feels with a Lunar New Year market and eclectic performances. Snap photos at their stunning floral centrepiece, or pick up festive goodies at the CNY festive market. Plus, keep an eye out for Guzheng performances, a kids’ Wushu performance and Shanghai Swingers. Plus, enjoy some fabulous deals at retail outlets in Capitol Singapore. More info here.

Bountiful Spring Photo & Zodiac Zone
When: 10 January – 2 February 2025
Where: Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza
How much: Free!

Lunar New Year Festive Market
When: 13 January – 26 January 2025, 12pm – 9pm
Where: Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza
How much: Free!

Guzheng Performances
When: 17 & 24 January (solo performance), 18 & 25 January (ensemble performance), 12pm – 1pm
Where: Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza
How much: Free!

Kids Wushu Performances
When: 18 January 2025, 5pm – 5:10pm
Where: Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza
How much: Free!

Shanghai Swingers
When: 17, 18, 24 & 25 January 2025, 6pm – 6:45pm & 7:30pm – 8:15pm
Where: Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza
How much: Free!

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HarbourFront Centre: CNY performances & workshops

Soak in festive cheer at HarbourFront Centre this Chinese New Year with Sesame Street! Experience a magical floral display and a 4-metre-tall inflatable flower dome for a fun photo opportunity. Spend a minimum of $50 to redeem a pass to a CNY workshop including Wooden Boat Making and Flower Dome Making. Plus, don’t miss an interactive magic show by Mr. Bottle, a puppet show by Explorer Joe, and the God of Fortune appearance. More info here.

When: 3 January – 9 February 2025
Where: HarbourFront Centre, 1 Maritime Square, Singapore 099253
How much: Free with some activities requiring a minimum spend.

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One Raffles Place: Lion dance performance

Welcome the Lunar New Year in the heart of Singapore’s CBD at One Raffles Place. In addition to exciting festive promos and rewards, you can discover what your future holds at their Zodiac Exhibition and catch a lion dance performance. Plus, enjoy full-day free parking on weekends and public holidays!

When: 4 February 2025, 11:08am
Where: One Raffles Place Shopping Mall, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
How much: Free!

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Wan Qing Tales Of Spring Festival: Storytelling session

Though the annual Wan Qing Festival of Spring will not take place at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall this Chinese New Year, you can get in the festive spirit with the kids at this storytelling programme. Embark on an adventure with local authors and veteran storytellers to discover the legend of the Chinese zodiac and myths behind Chinese New Year!

When: 18 January (Mandarin session) & 19 January 2025 (English session), 1pm, 3pm and 5pm
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Creative Box, Level 6
How much: $5. Click here to purchase tickets.

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Paya Lebar Quarter: Chinese New Year Festive Food Fair

Need to stock up on Chinese New Year goodies? Head to Paya Lebar Quarter where you can indulge in festive treats and pick up all of your favourite CNY snacks to usher in the Lunar New Year! Plus, look out for an eclectic lion dance performance on 6 February 2025 at 3pm. More info here.

When: 10 – 26 January 2025, 11am – 10pm
Where: Paya Lebar Quarter, Level 1, 10 Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 409057
How much: Free!

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Singapore Chinese Orchestra: Rhapsodies of Spring 2025 concert

Usher in the Year of the Snake with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra! Led by SCO’s Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong, you’ll be treated to a festive lineup at this concert featuring the final instalment of the CAPITAL 958 radio play Reunion. Sit back, relax and let the Singapore Chinese Orchestra serenade you with festive tunes this Chinese New Year!

When: 17 – 18 January 2025, 7:30pm
Where: Singapore Chinese Orchestra Concert Hall
How much: $20 – $80. Click here to purchase tickets.

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Museum Roundtable Hongbao 2025: Free red packets with new designs

In keeping with tradition, we anticipate that the Museum Roundtable Lunar New Year Hongbao 2025 Campaign will be back this Chinese New Year with all-new red packet designs featuring the Year of the Snake! Simply head to any of the 48 participating museums, heritage institutions and galleries to pick up one pack of six red packets, while stocks last. More info here.

When: 21 January – 12 February 2025
Where: Various
How much: The red packets are free of charge, but visitors may have to pay for admission to the museums.

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