
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 NYE 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 2025 with kids in Singapore! Happy New Year!
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Singapore with kids: Best parties & events to countdown to 2025!
1. Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2025
Look forward to an unforgettable experience this New Year’s Eve with a breathtaking fireworks show, inspiring light projections, exhilarating attractions (including a go-kart arena and winter playground!), and exciting live performances! This year, the New Year’s Eve fireworks will be launched from a more central location of the Bay with a 12-minute grand finale celebrating the New Year. More programmes and activities will be announced soon, so watch this space!
2. A New Year celebration on an exclusive luxury tall ship

Ring in 2025 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 2024. 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 2025 approaches! The night’s highlight will be catching those dazzling fireworks on the water!
3. New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at illumi – the whole family is invited!

illumi is situated at the Bayfront Event Space, right next to Marina Bay Sands and the Marina Bay fireworks! There’ll be a special New Year’s Eve event happening on 31 December from 7:30pm. Tickets include entry to the park from opening time until 1:00am on 1 January, and you’ll get exclusive merchandise plus access to all of the amazing photo spots to make this New Year’s Eve one to remember. Tickets start from $40 per person and kids are welcome!
4. New Year’s Eve in the heartlands: 17 locations islandwide

This year, we’re so excited for 17 heartland locations hosting New Year’s Eve countdown parties! From local performances to meet-and-greets, carnival games, record-breaking community gatherings and more, you won’t want to miss the NYE parties happening near you. Go through the list to check out if there’s one in your ‘hood!
5. 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! From what we can see so far, there are get-in-shape-for-the-new-year fitness workshops, a countdown dinner and dance at Paya Lebar, and a Year-End Gathering at Tiong Bahru.
6. Let’s Celebrate 2025 Countdown Party at the Singapore Sports Hub

Join the excitement as Mediacorp’s Let’s Celebrate 2025 countdown party arrives at OCBC Square, Singapore Sports Hub, on 31 December 2024! This free event offers family-friendly activities and a dazzling fireworks display to welcome the New Year. Best bit: Cosentino, Australia’s greatest magician, illusionist, and escape artist will be joining the stellar lineup of Singapore’s most talented homegrown artistes! Enjoy activities along the Stadium Riverside Walk, including UV face painting, glitter tattoos, gem embellishments, and balloon art.
Explore the Neon Playground with glowing LED-lit swings and seesaws. Be captivated by street performances such as comedic juggling, rhythmic drum beats, a bubble show, fire twirlers, and magic tricks. As the clock strikes midnight, Singapore’s longest single countdown fireworks display will light up the sky, making it a magical moment for all ages. Don’t miss this exciting and family-friendly celebration! Activities start from 5pm, with live music from 10pm available at the venue and streaming online.
7. CQ Spectrum Countdown: The Next Stage
Ring in the New Year at the CQ Spectrum Countdown: The Next Stage from 27 to 31 December! This event promises an exciting mix of futuristic art, immersive activities, and vibrant entertainment for all. Highlights include the AI Avatar Generator Booth, where you can create a cyber-inspired look while exploring Clarke Quay, a speed strike reaction game, and spectacular drone shows at 8pm and 11pm. Plus, watch street artists Clogtwo and Ben Qwek in action. Enjoy live performances by Zouk’s DJs, Shirlyn + The UnXpected, and more as they count down to midnight. Celebrate in style with entertainment, music, and art, leading to an unforgettable New Year’s Eve finale!
Pssst.. Check out our complete Guide for where to watch fireworks in Singapore for more great hot spots!