As the long Chinese New Year weekend approaches, it's the perfect time to plan some exciting activities for your little ones. There's a plethora of fun, educational, and budget-friendly activities that are perfect for you and your kids! Here are six fantastic places to visit during the long weekend that promise to be enjoyable for both kids and parents alike.
1. River Hongbao 2024
If you visit Gardens By The Bay, you'll see the streets light up with festive lights and sculptures. Check out the 'famous' dragon feature in Chinatown or attend River Hongbao 2024 with a huge floating sculpture that will be in the middle of the lake!
Opening hours: 8 - 17 February (Click here for the timings!)
Address: Gardens By The Bay
2. Dahlia Dreams 2024
Since you'll be in the Gardens By The Bay area, you can explore the Flower Dome with their newest offering: Dahlia Dreams. With more than a thousand dahlias decorating the place, admire the dragon sculptures with dahlia scales that have been meticulously placed. Your kids can have fun walking around and smelling the flowers in a cool environment. Perfect for a getaway from the heat (and rain too!).
Admission: $12 (Adult) and $8 (Child)
Opening hours: 19 Jan - 17 Mar (9AM - 9PM)
Address: Flower Dome, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
3. Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
Leave your mundane Muggle life behind and explore the wonders of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter right here in Singapore! With interactive attractions, atmospheric sights and sounds and your very own wand to use, this exhibition will blow you away. This experience will leave you breathless and is a one-time experience!
Admission: $51 (Adult) and $39 (Child)
Opening hours: Starts on 3 February. Mon-Sun (7.45PM - 11.15PM), last entry at 10.15PM
Address: Sentosa, near Siloso Point Station
4. Johor Bahru
It's a perfect time just to sit back and relax in Johor as you enjoy the many family-friendly activities you can do there! From go-karting to pottery, there are even indoor playgrounds that are massive and fun for the whole family! There's also a huge petting zoo that just opened as well! Check out the luxurious hotels here that you can book for that well-deserved break
5. Resorts World Sentosa - USS and S.E.A Aquarium
There are a bunch of festive events happening in both Universal Studios Singapore and S.E.A Aquarium! Join Po and his friends in a brand-new show, or check out the festive treats that have been brought specially to celebrate Chinese New Year! The whole area is decorated with lanterns that hark back to famous franchises like Toothless from How To Train your Dragon, Tigress from Kung Fu Panda and more.
You can check out our article here!
Admission: $88 (Adult) and $67 (Child)
Opening hours: 27 Jan - 25 Feb (10AM - 8PM)
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269
