Rides, a festive market, Santa visits and food galore... we can't wait for December and a visit to Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay!
We’re off to a cracking good start this Christmas season with plenty of fun and feasting (we’ve got festive dinner preparations lined up already!). We’re looking forward to the turkey dinners and holidays to Europe, or maybe even a ski trip in Asia for a change. But there’s one thing Christmas can’t do without, of course – lights. We love traversing Orchard Road when it’s all decked out in its sparkly finery, but what we’re really excited about is the extravaganza that is Christmas Wonderland!
Gardens by the Bay is gearing up for the holiday season once again with the return of Christmas Wonderland, opening 29 November 2025 until 1 January 2026. We’re looking forward to this year’s event being bigger, better, brighter and more magical, including the ever-popular Spalliera! Past editions have always featured rides, a festive market, and gourmet food guaranteed to satisfy all your winter cravings.
Christmas Wonderland 2025: All the highlights
1. NEW! Flying Santa Presented By CMC
Where else in Singapore can you see Santa flying above you?! Christmas Wonderland is set to outdo itself with the first ever Flying Santa display! You can expect to catch Santa soar across The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay to deliver presents to those on the Nice list, before spreading joy at Reindeer Town! We’re not quite sure whether this will be a projection or another cool high-tech light display, so watch this space! Make sure to also check out CMC Meadow Lodge, a family zone featuring activities like arts and crafts and a sweet treats corner.
Timings: The Flying Santa display will be showcased at 7:25pm, 8:25pm & 9:25pm
2. NEW! Christmas Pyramid
Look forward to a spectacular 16m-high Christmas Pyramid at Christmas Wonderland 2025! Inspired by traditional German Christmas decorations, the carousel-like structure will be filled with Christmas icons like gingerbread men, merry elves and snowmen. You can even step through the pyramid for photos!
3. NEW! Bring along your kids to meet Santa at Reindeer Town (air-conditioned!)
The kids better make sure they’ve been nice this year… Santa is once again welcoming special guests, this time at Reindeer Town! All ticket holders can pop in to say hi to Santa. Get your pics before he flits off for the night and join in the annual tradition to take a family photo with his reindeer quartet! Good news: Reindeer Town is expected to be an air-conditioned 300sqm pavilion with multiple photo-worthy concept areas for all your festive pics!
Timings: TBC
4. Stunning light displays
Christmas Wonderland is one huge photo opp. Head to Supertree Grove to see more light displays than ever! We can’t wait to get the family posing in front of the over 200,000 LED bulbs illuminating the fairground with displays like Enchanted Blooms, Snowflake Avenue (imagine a magical ‘snowfall’ of lights!) and Gingerbread Walk where there will be life-sized gingerbread men, candy canes and gnomes!
More captivating light displays can be found at Merry Lane, with the return of the insta-worthy Walk of Lights tunnel that’s 50 metres long.
The must-see is of course the 20-metre-tall Spalliera, which is about the height of four adult giraffes. This year’s installation features a brand-new design handmade by artisans in Puglia, made up of 90,000 light bulbs!
5. Roll up for some rides and carnival fun
The kids will love the rides and carnival games! Back again is the grand double-storey European horse carousel and fun rides like the bumper car arena, giant swing and more. There’s a whole heap of fun family carnival games, including classic faves like ring toss, fishy fishy, and snowball smash. Watch this space for the ride and game prices!
6. Hear those sleigh bells ring-a-ling at Garden Rhapsody
Swing by the Supertree Grove after dark to catch a special edition of Garden Rhapsody, with festive sing-alongs and a brilliant light show. The spelllbinding Supertrees will light up in time to Christmas classics, bringing some festive cheer!
Timings: 7:45pm, 8:35pm and 9:35pm nightly
7. Shop for delightful gifts at the European-style Festive Market, Mistletoe Alley
Get your Christmas shopping done at the European-style Festive Market now known as Mistletoe Alley. Pick up cool trinkets and presents you know that special someone will love from the stalls. Shop for gifts at brand new brightly coloured festive huts, complete with cheerful elves standing by to greet customers!
8. Blizzard Time
Look forward to the oh-so-magical Blizzard Time at Christmas Wonderland! Taking place daily after the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show, follow one of the illuminated paths leading into the heart of the Spalliera.
Timings: 7:45pm, 8:35pm and 9:35pm nightly
Heading to Christmas Wonderland with the kids? Here are some of our hot tips for families
Getting to Christmas Wonderland 2025
Ditch the car, take the train: nothing spoils a day faster than spending ages looking for a parking spot. Our advice? Take the train to Bayfront station and enjoy a leisurely 10min stroll through the park.
Christmas Wonderland 2025 tickets & rides
Entry to Christmas Wonderland starts from $9 per adult and $7 per child. Kids under three years old enter free! Note that adult prices are charged from age 13 and over.
Rides and carnival games are also chargeable on top of the entry costs. We’re still waiting for 2025 prices, but in the past rides started at $7 per person ($4 for accompanying adult on some rides), $8 per person for the train ride, and a hefty $12 per child for the carousel ($6 for accompanying adult).
Christmas Wonderland 2025 F&B
There are loads of options available at the festive market. Bring a picnic blanket for dining out on The Meadow: if the weather is nice, you’ll want to fill up on goodies from the fair and just chill out on the lawn. You could also visit Satay by the Bay for some hawker fare before entering!
Enjoy your time at Christmas Wonderland!
