Just because we have kids, doesn't mean we have to stay home with a cup of tea come New Year's Eve. We've found the new year countdown events in Singapore where kids can party, too!
Don’t have any New Year’s Eve plans? Now you do! Check out our guide to New Year’s Eve countdown to 2026 with kids in Singapore! Happy New Year!
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Singapore with kids: Best parties & events to countdown to 2026!
1. Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2026
Look forward to an unforgettable experience on New Year’s Eve at Marina Bay area with breathtaking fireworks show, live performances at the Esplanade, and the festive market, Togetherland by World Christmas Market. Hop over to The Fullerton Hotel to see stunning light projections of artworks by artists with disabilities.
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2. Kallang ONE Countdown 2026 at Kallang Waterfront: Fireworks from 9pm!
Fireworks, concerts, picnic, and performances? There’s so much happening at Kallang Waterfront for Countdown 2026. Besides welcoming the New Year with K-pop group Super Junior at Singapore Sports Hub, there’ll be free performances and New Year countdown processions happening at OCBC Square and the Watersports Centre where you can lay out the mats with festive picnic boxes (pre-order required). Otherwise, head to the Singapore Sports Hub Beach Club to dine under the stars.
The highlight here is the early fireworks show – perfect for families with little ones who don’t want to wait till midnight! The dazzling display will go off in four chapters:
Chapter 1: 9pm
Chapter 2: 11pm
Chapter 3: 11.30pm
Chapter 4: 12.00am
Park yourself anywhere around the Kallang Basin to get a clear view of the fireworks!
3. New Year’s Eve countdown in the heartlands: Heartland ONE Countdown at 7 locations islandwide
This year, we’re so excited for 7 heartland locations hosting New Year’s Eve countdown parties! Folks at Boon Lay, Keat Hong, Marsiling, Nee Soon, Punggol, Tampines, and Woodlands are in for a smashing New Year’s Eve party with live performances, family-fun activities and of course – FIREWORKS! You won’t want to miss the New Year’s Eve party happening near you.
Hearts @ Boon Lay, Building Brighter Futures
Look forward to Boon Lay’s very own “Eras” Dance Floor, with multilingual hits from the 60s all the way to today’s chart-topping hits – the playlist has been curated by residents themselves through pre-event voting! Don’t miss the nostalgic game booths, timeless games and handicraft activities for all ages by Boon Lay Youth Network and River Valley High School students. Be on the lookout for the Tree of Gratitude, where you can pen heartfelt messages of appreciation. Live performances by CODE:US, Flaming Matrix, Little Band Plus, and DJ Joshua will keep everyone entertained for the night.
When: 31 December, 7:30pm – 12:15am
Where: Hardcourt in front of Blk 215 Boon Lay Place, Singapore 640215
Keat Hong Comes Alive 2026: All To Gather Party
Check out the return of the Recycled Fashion Showcase, where cancer survivors will model sustainable outfits crafted from recycled materials. Families can enjoy bouncy castles, a choo-choo train ride, and a lots of games and snacks!
When: 31 December, 8pm – 12:15am
Where: Keat Hong Square – Hardcourt next to Keat Hong Community Club
Marsiling Countdown As One
Head to the Marsiling Countdown for exciting performances by Mandopop star Boon Hui Lu and local favourite 53A before a spectacular fireworks display! Residents are invited to colour on large decorative banners representing elements of the Marsiling Pillar – Home, Heart, Hope.
When: 31 December, 8pm – 12:15am
Where: Woodlands Secondary School
Woodlands Waterfront Countdown 2026
Countdown by the sea at the inaugural Woodlands Waterfront Countdown! Families can look forward to Sober Clubbing, where you can dance to the beats by DJ Ezra Hazard. Home-based businesses will be serving mocktails, brewed coffee and creative snacks! We’re so excited to the carnival zone with inflatables, a pirate ship ride, carnival games and snack booths. Head to the the Main Stage and be awed by community talents, from dancers and singers to percussionists from the ‘hood! There will be free shuttle buses from Woodlands North Plaza and Admiralty MRT Bus Stop.
When: 31 December, 9pm – 12:15am
Where: Woodlands Waterfront Park
Nee Soon Countdown 2026: Dare to Dream
This year’s countdown party will feature the Nee Soon Youth Market with over 50 young vendors offering lovely products and crafts! Check out the Art in the Heartlands corner and create glow-in-the-dark crafts and personalised keepsakes to bring home. Look forward to live performances by Ben Hum and Estelle Fly, Sharon Shobana, Sarah Syazlina, and Shirlyn + The UnXpected.
When: 31 December, 8pm – 12:30am
Where: Open field next to Futsal Arena @ Yishun, Singapore 768809
One Punggol Year-End Countdown 2026
Carnival games, bouncy castles, and photo booths, oh my! Community talents will take centre stage with performances, including harmonica ensembles, karate demonstrations, spoken poetry, ballet showcases, traditional Aura Gemalai, ukulele and choir performances. Stay till the end for a spectacular countdown experience featuring a drone show and a fireworks display, accompanied by fire dancing, fire eating and a high energy fire circus performance!
When: 31 December, 6pm – 12:30am
Where: One Punggol – Celebration Square and The Plaza/ Open Field in front of One Punggol
Our Tampines Hub Countdown Celebrations 2026
Don’t miss a wide range of family-friendly activities and a vibrant countdown concert at OTH! There’s the Pororo Kids Carnival at Festive Walk East with bookmark-making activities, meet-and-greets with Pororo characters and OTH Kids Club mascots, and a Pororo-themed inflatable. Get your groove on at the Community Auditorium, with Step HIIT classes and parent-child tele-matches. The Central Plaza will tuen into a digital playground with e-sports try-outs and games.
When: 31 December, 12pm – 12:15am
Where: Our Tampines Hub – Town Square Level 1, Festive Area, Eco-Community Garden, Function Room 2, Community Auditorium and Central Plaza, Singapore 528523
4. New Year’s Eve Countdown to 2026 on Sentosa
This has to be the biggest beachside New Year countdown in Singapore! Spanning across Siloso and Palawan Beach, the New Year’s Eve festivities includes a movie marathon at Palawan Kidz City Roof Garden, a PAC-MAC Carnival complete with a life-sized PAC-MAN maze, and two fireworks show. Dress light for the hottest New Year countdown!
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5. CQ @ Clarke Quay NYE Countdown
Celebrate the New Year at the CQ @Clarke Quay NYE Countdown! While the finer details of the New Year’s party are still being finalised, we know that this year’s event promises an exciting mix of art, immersive activities, and vibrant entertainment for all. Highlights include interactive art installations, live performances from local talents, and drone shows over the Singapore River, before culminating the night with CQ’s signature midnight spectacular!
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6. Countdown parties with the People’s Association events
If you’re into that party life, how about checking out some family-friendly celebrations with the People’s Association? In the lead-up to the New Year, you and the fam can look forward to countdown parties in community centres or prime spots to view the fireworks and more! Details are still TBC at the moment, so keep checking their website for updates!
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7. A New Year celebration on an exclusive luxury tall ship
Ring in 2026 with a magical celebration in Singapore! Join The Royal Albatross’s special New Year’s Eve dinner cruise for a joy-filled night as we bid farewell to 2025. It will be an evening filled with delicious kid-friendly meals, a relaxed and happy atmosphere, and the enchanting ambience of four-masted tall ships as you leisurely sail around Singapore’s southern coastline. With two sailings on New Year’s Eve, it’s the perfect opportunity to unwind, make fun resolutions, and spend quality time with your family, gazing at the horizon as the New Year approaches! The night’s highlight will be catching those dazzling fireworks on the water!
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Pssst.. Check out our complete Guide for where to watch fireworks in Singapore for more great hot spots!
