And just like that, the year is ending. Has 2024 turned out the way you hoped? Here’s a recap of what went down this year…
In the blink of an eye, we’re coming to the end of 2024. And wow, what a year it’s been! Can you recall what went down this year? Let’s recap what took place – the highs, lows and everything in between. Plus, the HoneyKids stories that you loved reading this year!
2024 year in review: All the noteworthy moments
1. Four Supermoons in one year
We had four full Supermoons in 2024 – the Sturgeon Moon in August, Harvest Moon in September, Hunter’s Moon in October and the Beaver Moon in November. Boy were we lucky, because the next one won’t be for another 10 months (October 2025)! If your kids are still loving all things moon-related, we’ve got a list of moon-themed activities to try.
2. New kid-friendly attractions & reopenings: Revamped Central Public Library, New Bahru, KidZania, Bubble Planet, Visions of Magic and more
2024 was a big year for new kid-friendly attractions! First we had the Central Public Library which finally reopened with a marine biodiversity-themed section for kids. Then New Bahru made its debut with a brand new playground and awesome local brands. We got to check out the some highly anticipated openings like KidZania, Bubble Planet, Art of the Brick and Harry Potter Visions of Magic (where we also got to interview the Phelps brothers, aka the Weasley twins)! There’s also been a lot of change in the local indoor playground scene, with World of Blocks taking over Bouncy Paradise, and brand new indoor play areas opening all around town.
Missed these openings in real time? You have to keep up with us on Instagram and Telegram for all the latest updates!
3. Singapore hosted a long list of concerts in 2024
Singapore’s 2024 concert lineup is gonna be hard to beat! We enjoyed Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Ne-Yo, Charlie Puth, Imagine Dragons, Take That, 2NE1 and so many more. Can’t wait to see who will grace our shores in 2025!
4. Singapore appointed a new Prime Minister
After then-Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced he would be stepping down in April 2024, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong was sworn in in May 2024 as the fourth Prime Minister of Singapore.
5. Increased shared parental leave for parents of babies born April 2025 onwards
The National Day Rally 2024 announced a whole slew of updated policies for families! In August 2024 it was announced that parents of newborns born April 2025 onwards will get an extra six weeks of shared parental leave, and parents of newborns born April 2026 onwards will get an extra 10 weeks, boosting total paid leave to 7.5 months!
6. We debuted our new Instagram live Q&A series, Parenting Playbook! Plus we hosted some fab events
This year we introduced you to Parenting Playbook, our new Instagram live Q&A series! Make sure you keep up with all our latest episodes both on Instagram and your favourite podcast platforms for expert insights and parenting discussions. If you’ve been keeping up with us you’ll know we’ve hosted so many cool family events in 2024 too, from the HoneyKids International School Fair to the recent kid-friendly event at Plaza Singapura for Christmas! We can’t wait to plan more awesome activities and events for you in 2024.
7. We continue to hope for an end to wars and pray for peace
While most of us prepare to wrap up the year and get in the festive mood, others in some parts of the world are not as fortunate. We are always thinking of the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire in Gaza, Syria and Lebanon, and hope the crisis in Congo will soon come to an end. We’ve also been hearing the news about the Rohingya refugees in India who have been facing inhumane treatment. As all this distressing news comes up more often on the telly and are widely talked about, your kids may have questions – here’s how to tackle these tough conversations.
8. Things to look forward to in 2025
We don’t know what 2024 has in store for us yet, but we do know fun is in the cards! There’s already a tun of buzz around the theatre shows that are coming to Singapore (Phantom of the Opera, Wicked the Musical, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Disney on Ice and more!). Plus we just know that kids are gonna be in for a treat with new attractions opening up all over town – watch this space!
Our top stories of 2024
Over 2,000,000 of you enjoyed our articles in 2024! We cap off this year in review with the HoneyKids stories you enjoyed:
- ALL the fun things to do with kids this weekend in Singapore
- What’s New in Singapore: Our monthly guide to all the latest openings and attractions
- 57 best indoor playgrounds in Singapore: Playgrounds kids of all ages will love!
- Kid-friendly restaurants and cafes in Singapore: kids’ menus and cool play areas!
- 20 Singapore souvenirs that aren’t your usual tourist tat
- Our favourite kids birthday party venues in Singapore for every budget
- Where to watch fireworks in Singapore with the fam
- The best low-stimulating kids’ shows you can find on Netflix, Disney+, YouTube & more
- 60+ things to do with the kids during the school holidays in Singapore
- Cafes for early risers: Breakfast, brunch and coffee spots in Singapore that open as early as 6am
- The best family-friendly hotels and resorts in Singapore for a staycation with kids
And that’s it for our 2024 year in review. See you in the new year!
