Things to do in Singapore during Chinese New Year Weekend

 

CNY is coming!

While it is a boisterous event that would probably be filled with plenty of house visiting for the locals celebrating this occasion, plenty of shops may be closed, especially for the 1st 2 days of CNY.

Fret not; there is still plenty to do during this weekend of 9 Feb to 12 Feb

River Hongbao 2024

📅 8 to 17 Feb 2024
🕒 9 Feb 6.30 pm to 12.15am | 10-17 Feb 2.30pm-10.30pm
📍 Gardens by the Bay
💵 Free

The annual CNY event is back. There is something for everyone, from Giant Lanterns to nightly entertainment to amusement games and food streets.

Check out the Giant Lanterns here.\

Marina Bay CNY Dragon Drone Show 

📅 10-12 Feb, 16-18 Feb
🕒 8pm
💵 Free

A spectacular Drone show awaits at Marina Bay. 1500 drones will form a dragon over Marina Bay.

More details here.

Harry Potter: Forbidden Forest Experience

📅 Date: from February 3, 2024
🕒 Time: 7:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (last entry at 10:15 p.m.)
⏳ Duration: approx. 45–60 minutes (the walking trail will take approx. 30–45 minutes)
📍 Location: Coastal Trail, Sentosa
💵Tickets cost $35 for Children (4-12) and $44 for Adults. Under 3 Free of Charge

Enter the world of Harry Potter through this Forbidden Forest Experience. Here, you will meet mystical animals from Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. Cast your own magic and have a taste of Butterbeer!

For more information, Harry Potter : A Forbidden Forest Experience

Dahlia Dreams 2024

📅 19 Jan to 17 Mar 2024
🕒 9a.m to 0p.m
📍 Gardens by the Bay
💵 Admission Charges applies

Soak in CNY spirit at Dahlia Dreams. There are 9 Dragons there for you to check them out!

Take a peek at Dahlia Dreams here

Wan Qing Auspicious Lions and Dragon Dance with God of Fortune

📅  10 Feb 2024
🕒  10am-12pm
📍 Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
💵 Free

Welcome the Year of the Dragon with a Lion and Dragon dance performance. The God of Fortune will be there too!

For more information, visit Wang Qing Festival

Sea Aquarium: Underwater Dragon Dance

📅  10 Feb 2024
🕒  10am-12pm
📍 Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
💵 Free

If you want to experience a different kind of Dragon Dance, head to S.E.A Aquarium to catch Singapore's only Underwater Dragon Dance.

For more information, visit SEA Aquarium here

Soar into the Fun @ Universal Studios

📅  27 Jan to 25 Feb
🕒  10am-8pm
📍 Universal Studios Singapore
💵 Admission Applies

A lively dragon dance together with a new live show featuring Po and Tigress will entertain you during the CNY weekend!

For more information, visit Universal Studios here

50% off Immersive Disney Animation

If you have not caught the Immersive Disney Animation, this is your time to do so. Limited tickets are at 50% off!

For more information, visit Immersive Disney Animation

📅  11 Feb
🕒  5.30pm & 7pm
📍Marina Bay Sands Theatre
💵 Admission Applies