Looking for a way to ensure decent behaviour from the kids in the countdown to Christmas? A meet and greet with Santa Claus in Singapore is always a good way to start!
If you have a small Santa believer in the house, there really is nothing more magical at Christmas than snapping a family photo with the jolly big man in red. So, to appease our excited little elves, we’ve taken a sleigh ride to all corners of Singapore in search of the grottos and meet-and-greet opportunities with Father Christmas. We know exactly where to find Santa Claus (and how to celebrate if this is your first festive season in Singapore), but it’s up to you to get onto his good list. We ho-ho-hope you’ve made it!
Where to see & meet Santa in Singapore 2024
1. Get cosy at a Santa storytelling session at Paragon
What’s Christmas without a jolly old meet and greet with the man of the hour himself? Santa Claus will be making an appearance at Paragon’s Jolly Santa Party — and everyone’s invited, no matter whether you’ve been naughty or nice! He’ll even take it up a notch with a storytelling session. Get comfy, and listen to enchanting Christmas tales that will get you in the festive mood. Psst: get ready your winning smiles for a bring-your-own-camera photo op with Santa too.
Limited tickets are available, so grab yours now!
When: 7 and 8 December & 14 and 15 December 2024
Where: Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238859
2. See Santa in Singapore at Christmas Wonderland
Santa will be back at Christmas Wonderland this year! Located at the heart of Christmas Wonderland, St Nick’s Square is the event ground’s main activity zone. Be dazzled by the magnificent Spalliera, meet Santa Claus, walk through the Walk of Lights, enjoy festive treats and more! We’re still waiting for more info on the meet-and-greets, so watch this space!
When: 29 November 2024 to 1 January 2025
Where: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
3. Meet Santa at Cluny Court
The Santa meet-and-greets at Cluny Court are an annual year-end tradition for anyone who celebrates Christmas! As always, meeting Santa here is a fun festive affair in conjunction with the shopping haven’s Christmas Fair. Best part is it’s free with no booking required! Do be prepared to queue. Donation boxes will be placed at the fair and at Santa’s Grotto for all to contribute to Autism Resource Centre (Singapore).
When: Santa “Meet & Greet” sessions at Christmas Fair are on 28 November – 1 December, 5-8 December, 12-15 December and 19-22 December 2024, 11am to 6pm (Thu-Sat) and 11am to 5pm (Sun)
Where: Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 259760
4. Meet & greet with Santa Claus and Snowman at Pasir Ris Mall
Sleigh the holidays at Pasir Ris Mall with Christmas events, performances, markets, and of course – a chance to meet Santa and the Snowman! Kids can also try fun crafts, soak up the festive music and enjoy sweet treats. Stay up to date on their Facebook and Instagram, and you could receive a free ice cream!
When: 8, 15, 22, 24 & 25 December, 2pm – 3pm and 7pm – 8pm
Where: Pasir Ris Mall, 7 Pasir Ris Central, Singapore 519612
5. Say “God Jul!” to Santa at IKEA Alexandra, Jurong and Tampines
Make a wish with Santa at IKEA! Snag a chance to take photos with Santa across all three IKEA outlets. Kids can make a wish and stand a chance to win a gift from Children’s IKEA. Not only will you get to visit Santa (wish him “God Jul”, which is how you say “Merry Christmas” in Swedish!), but you’ll also be able to hang your wish on the Christmas tree!
When & where:
IKEA Alexandra: 21 & 22 December, 1pm – 2pm, 3pm – 4pm
IKEA Jurong: 21 & 22 December, 2pm – 3pm, 4pm – 5pm
IKEA Tampines: 21 & 22 December, 2pm – 3pm, 4pm – 5pm
6. Take a selfie with Santa at A Universal Christmas
Embark on a jolly adventure at Universal Studios Singapore and get into the holiday spirit by meeting Santa for an awesome selfie! But wait, that’s not all – you’ll also catch your beloved Universal stars in an amazing parade and circus extravaganza. Don’t miss out on the musical meet-and-greets and dazzling performances. This time there’s a Wicked theme too, so get ready to step into Emerald City with Elphaba and Glinda! We’ll update with details on the meet-and-greets as soon as they come in.
When: 29 November 2024 to 1 January 2025
Where: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
Where to see & ‘meet’ Santa online
If you don’t have time to squeeze in a visit to one of Santa’s Singapore grottos, these online options are perfect for bringing a big heap of festive magic to your small elves…
7. Portable North Pole
The Portable North Pole website will deliver a sleigh-load of festive cheer and have everyone in the family believing in the magic with its personalised videos and telephone calls from Santa’s Village. It is also an easy way for kids to find out whether they are on the good, the maybe or the naughty list. It works a charm. Every. Single. Year. Heck, it even has us believing. Plus, they’ve got an app now, so it’s easy-peasy to get started!
8. The Elf on the Shelf
With a North Pole Blog, tons of interactive games, fun trivia and letters to Santa options, The Elf on the Shelf is so cute we want to be kids again ourselves. Please, will someone send us an Elf? We’ve already used the Elf name generator and would love nothing better in the run-up to Chrimbo than to have Fritz Frostchester help out in the office.
9. Letters to Santa
For younger kids with short attention spans, check out Letters to Santa. Simply plug in their deets (including name, naughty or nice status and present request), and you’ll receive an immediate written response. The site also has online colouring, games, and an interactive Q&A section – perfect for when we just don’t have the answer to how Santa fits his sizeable bottom down the chimney.
10. Santa apps for the countdown to Christmas
We get it—keeping tabs on when Santa takes off in Singapore is crucial for the kids! But worry not, we’ve got your back. Check out our list of nine awesome Christmas apps and websites made just for kids. These gems will help you track Santa’s journey without the kiddos bombarding you with questions. They’re super fun and interactive, offering games, stories, and even the chance to send messages to the North Pole! With countdowns, maps, and real-time updates, these tools will make the countdown to Santa’s arrival even more exciting. Say goodbye to the endless “When is Santa coming?” queries and hello to a stress-free lead-up to the big day!
11. Keep track of Santa’s journey with the Google Santa Tracker!
Explore and play with Santa’s elves all December long on the Google Santa Tracker website! On Christmas Eve, keep an eye on where Santa is popping up and delivering gifts all around the world!
We’re still updating this list for 2024! In the meantime, check out the Santa meet-and-greets from last year…
A candy-licious meeting with Santa at Changi Festive Village
Guess what’s back? Changi Festive Village, the ultimate fun zone for the whole fam! Dive into a world of sweet whimsy at the Candy Wonderland, enjoy some thrills at the Candy Carnival with awesome games and rides, and step into a winter wonderland at the Candy Snow House. It’s the perfect spot to create those sweet, unforgettable memories. And the coolest part? You’ll get to meet Father Christmas himself! Hurrah!
When: From 4 November 2023
Where: Changi Airport Terminal 3
Tis’ December Weekends at Tanglin Mall
Get your crew all geared up in their festive best because Santa Klaus is about to bring the yuletide spirit to Tanglin Mall! Here’s the scoop: the little ones can dive into a cool story session with St. Nick himself. But wait, there’s more! Throughout the month, there’s a bunch of festive fun lined up. Think Christmas craft workshops, step into a magical larger-than-life snow globe for those Insta-worthy photo ops, and guess what? There’s even a dash of playfulness in the magical winter wonderland with snow and foam that the kids will totally dig!
When: Santa’s Meet & Greet + Story Telling, Saturday: 2, 9, 16 & 23 December 2023, 2pm; Sunday: 3, 10 & 17 December 2023, 2pm
Where: Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247933
Christmas On A Great Street, Orchard Road
Want to soak up the ultimate holiday buzz in town? Head over to Orchard Road for a festive extravaganza! There are three awesome Christmas villages happening at Shaw House Urban Plaza, Plaza Singapura, and Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. You’ve got carnival rides, bouncy castles, and food trucks dishing out yummy bites—what’s not to love? But wait, the real deal? A fantastic Christmas Eve bash on 24 December, kicking off at 8 pm until 12:30 am! And guess who’s dropping by? Yep, Santa himself! Kids, get hyped for a chance to meet Santa, spill your wish list, and dive into the holiday spirit like never before!
Where: Orchard road, Singapore
Frosty holidays at Vivocity
Guess where the holiday buzz is at its peak? Yep, Vivocity is the spot! Loads of festive fun await the whole fam—think cool activities, live shows to keep you entertained, and shopping galore. But hold onto your hats ’cause here’s the kicker: Santa’s rolling into town! That’s right, kiddos, get hyped to meet the big man himself amidst all the fun.
When: 9 to 25 Dec 2023, on Saturday, Sunday and PH
Where: Vivocity, Singapore
Ready to meet Santa in Singapore? Give him a big hello from us, too!
And psst! While we’re on the topic of Santa, we thought we’d ask our own little elves if they’ve seen the Big Man in Red…