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January 2025
January 2025: Eat, Play, Shop & more for Families in Singapore this month
Happy New Year! As we step into January 2025, we look back on the moments that shaped us as parents in 2024. For the new year ahead, we’re prioritising connection — both within our families and with ourselves — this year, how about you? Whether it’s cherishing the small moments, supporting our child’s dreams, or carving out time for self-care, every little step matters. And as we go along, we’ll continue to have fun together, as a family. So read on as we update you on all the best things for families to see, do, and feast upon right here on our little red dot. Here’s to a year of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories with our loved ones in 2025, and yes, Happy Chinese New Year too!
(See also: WHAT KIND OF PARENT ARE YOU, BASED ON YOUR CHINESE ZODIAC?)
OUT & ABOUT
Journey into Prosperity with LEGO’s Realm of Possibilities
Step into The Realm of Possibilities and embark on an interactive adventure with Eddy the Explorer and Sammy the Snake. Complete tasks at the three stations to redeem exclusive LEGO® builds or vouchers, count the red packets on display at the LEGO® LNY Diorama Display for a chance to win a LEGO set, and receive specially designed LEGO® red packets from the God of Fortune Mascot on selected weekends (1, 2, 8 and 9 February).
9 January to 9 February 2025, 10.30am – 9pm, at Suntec City Atrium (Tower 1 & 2). Free admission. More updates will be available here from 9 January 2025.
Pongal Celebrations at IHC
Celebrate the vibrant Pongal harvest festival at the Indian Heritage Centre’s farmer-themed Open House in the heart of Little India. Look forward to an exciting weekend filled with cultural experiences, including a lively farmer’s market, hands-on craft activities and live performances. Admission is free!
11 & 12 January 2025, 10am – 5pm, at the Indian Heritage Centre. Admission is free, with registration. Get more details here.
CNY Family FUN (CNYFF) 2025
Slither into Year of the Snake fun in the heart of the Central Business District, where there’s some of the best lunar new year fun for the family! Pose for a picture with the “蛇prise” rooftop art installation, see a dazzling giant LED snake dance, play a life-sized Snakes and Ladders game, find what’s in store for the year ahead at the Zodiac Forecast Exhibition, and watch a performance by the Golden Lions lion dance troupe. There’ll also be a spring bazaar for CNY goodies, free arts and crafts activities, and more!
17 to 19 January 2025, at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and Singapore Conference Hall (SCH). Get more details here.
Light to Night Festival 2025
The first light festival of 2025 kicks off this month! Themed “Do You See Me?” this year’s festival invites visitors to explore the diverse identities within our communities. With over 70 artworks and programmes, including large-scale projection mappings, luminous art installations, and family-friendly activities, it’s a must for anyone looking for a fab way to start the year!
17 January to 6 February 2025, at the National Gallery Singapore and various locations across the Civic District. Pre-book for the ticketed programmes here.
CNY Food Donation Drive
For many of us Chinese New Year is a time of bountiful feasts. For some others like the less fortunate, the struggle to meet their daily needs continues. Start the year with good by giving, and join Food From The Heart in this food donation drive, as they raise supplies such as biscuits, canned food, instant beverages, Milo, rice, and more to help families in need. Drop off your donations at the Community Shop @ Punggol, or place an order for food items on the wish list to be delivered to the food drive event. Do note that all food items should be dated at least three months from the date of expiry.
18 January 2025, 9am – 6pm, at Community Shop @ Punggol, Blk 224A Sumang Lane, #01-02, Singapore 821224. Get more information here.
EAT & DRINK
The Pine Garden
Our favourite old school bakery never fails to deliver when it comes to innovate flavours for the festive season. Apart from old favourites like Pineapple Tarts, explore new creations like the Pineapple & Bak Kua Chiffon Cake, Yuzu Peach Butter Cake, Orange & Granola Cookies, K-Gojuchang, Seaweed & Caramel Crisp, and more. Get 10% for retail purchase/orders placed by 12 January 2025 too.
Order in-store at Blk 529, #01-2369, Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 and online here.
MINDS Bakers
If you’re looking for meaningful gifts this lunar new year joy, these treats from social enterprise MINDS Bakers, handcrafted by talented persons with intellectual disabilities (PWIDs), are perfect. Choose from Golden Pineapple Tarts ($32 per jar), Mandarin Orange Cookies ($20 per jar), and Cranberry Sweetheart Cookies ($7.80 per pouch), as well as gift sets.
Order online here.
Lao Huo Tang CNY set menus and takeaways
A healthy and nourishing start to the year is easy with Lao Huo Tang’s set menus. Whether you pick the Wealth & Joy Set ($268 for 4 pax), Abundance & Blessings Set ($388 for 6 pax), and Opulence & Prosperity Set ($488 for 8 pax), expect dishes crafted to bring prosperity and abundance to your table, including traditional favourites like the Prosperity Abalone Yusheng and Ginseng Herbal Chicken Soup. Bring the feast home with the signature Abundance Fortune Treasure Pot ($238 for 8-10 pax), exclusive for delivery and takeaway. Brimming with luxurious ingredients like abalone, South African sea cucumber, and tiger prawns, it’s perfect for large gatherings.
Available from 12 January to 9 February 2025 at Lao Huo Tang outlets islandwide. Enjoy early bird specials with 10% off orders placed before 12 January 2025 on https://laohuotang.oddle.me/en_SG
KFC x Mofusand
The cutest thing to hit our shores this year so far are these ultra kawaii mofusand with KFC-centric designs. To be exact, they’re modelling iconic KFC items such as the KFC Bucket, the KFC Chicken Drumstick, and the KFC Egg Tart! Look forward to KFC x mofusand red packets, plushie keychains, stickers, and an 8-inch plushie too. You can collect them all with every purchase of KFC Cereal Chicken.
From 13 January 2025 for a limited time, while stocks last, at KFC outlets in Singapore.
(See also: CNY 2025: 18 SCALED-UP YUSHENG (鱼生) TO USHER IN THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE)
SHOP
The Little Book Box
The NLB has extended its book subscription service The Little Book Box to children aged 18 months to 3 years old, so if you’re thinking of kickstarting your toddler’s reading adventure but are not sure how to choose the right books, this is a good place to start. Simply subscribe for a three-month cycle and receive a curated bundle of eight books each month, specially hand-picked by librarians. These can be in English, or half in English and half in a Mother Tongue language. Choose to have them delivered at $32.70 (GST included) or pick up the books from a preferred locker location at $26.16 (GST included).
Register from now until 15 January 2025, with slots available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Get more details here.
Hegen’s Serpentine Treasures Gift Set
Hegen’s award-winning feeding bottles and accessories slither into 2025 in a brand new luxurious hue — Emerald Green — that’s bold, gender-neutral, and utterly scintillating. The gift set comprises a Hegen 240ml/8oz feeding bottle with a medium-flow teat, a breast milk storage lid, and a snake-inspired soothing teether. We think it’s a perfect gift for that sassy mum-to-be who’s expecting a little one in the Year of the Snake!
From $60, at Mothercare outlets, other retail stores, Hegen e-store, and Hegen Experiential Centre. Find out more here.
F&N 24 Cans Variety Pack – Limited Edition
You’ve got your CNY snacks, and your reunion dinner staples. Now you need beverages to complement them, yes? Enter (slither in) the F&N 24 Cans Variety Pack. This limited edition for this lunar new year which includes five iconic flavours – Grape, Sarsi, Orange, Ice Cream Soda, and Cherryade. What’s more, from 1 Jan to 2 Feb 2025, purchase from participating F&N brands to redeem a Maifan Non-stick Saucepan or Yuan Yang Pot from IUIGA. Cheers to that!
$13.70 per pack, at leading supermarkets and hypermarkets islandwide. Find more details on the Spend & Redeem promotion here.
Balabala
Looking for something non-traditional for the kids to wear when visiting relatives this Lunar New Year? Balabala is a new children’s fashion brand that’s brought its signature blend of style, quality, and playful fashion to VivoCity. Its second store in Singapore (the first is at Plaza Singapura) carries a vibrant collection of apparel, footwear, and accessories suitable for kids aged 0 to 12 years.
Shop in-store at #04-15/16 Plaza Singapura, #02-68/69 Vivo City, or online here.
(See also: CNY 2025: 9 PLACES TO FIND CNY TWINNING QIPAO, CHEONGSAMS, AND MANDARIN COLLAR SHIRTS)
GO AWAY
Build the Worlds Longest LEGO️ Snake at LEGOLAND Malaysia
Slither across the causeway to LEGOLAND Malaysia for brick building fun this lunar new year! Join in the spectacular snake-building challenge to create a 338-meter-long mystical Wood Snake with over 1 million LEGO bricks, watch unique cultural showcases of Chinese heritage, and take part in the Fortune Lucky Draw. Little ninjas can lean martial arts from the one and only Master Wu too!
16 January to 23 February 2025, at LEGOLAND Malaysia Theme Park, with Gala week from 29 January to 2 February. Get tickets and more details here.
BOOK NOW
KidsFest! 2025
Theatre lovers, get ready for a spectacular performance lineup that invites children and families into a world of imagination and wonder. There are beloved classics such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, new adventures in The Way Back Home, heartwarming lessons about confidence in The Lion Inside, and opportunities to get up close with the most awesome prehistoric creatures in Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo™!
6 February to 1 March 2025, at Victoria Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at SISTIC.com
Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero
Discover the hero within yourself together with your favourite Disney stars. Sail away with Moana and Maui, bop to the beat of Encanto with Mirabel and her family, and join Anna and Elsa on their quest to protect their kingdom. Be inspired by the Disney Princesses as you swim under the sea with Ariel, explore an enchanted castle with Belle, and belt out your dreams with Rapunzel too. With Mickey and Minnie as your hosts, world-class ice skating, iconic music, and stunning costumes this is an experience the whole family will treasure forever.
15 to 23 March 2025, various timings, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com
(See also: CNY 2025: EMBRACE RENEWAL WITH 15 ALTERNATIVE REUNION FEASTS THIS YEAR OF THE SNAKE)
Featured image: Courtesy of Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
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