Tired of the same old route around the neighbourhood? Why not get out of your neighbourhood and brighten up that regular evening walk at one of the following Christmas Light Up spots around the island. :)
1. Christmas Wonderland, Gardens by the Bay
The Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay can get crowded, and that just shows what a magical experience this attraction is. Dogs on leash are allowed in the public outdoor areas, but extra care is necessary to make sure dog is not accidentally stepped on or frightened by the crowd. So this place may work better for small dogs that can be carried or be put in a stroller or larger dogs that are lighter in colour and very visible.
We had fun checking out the Christmas Village as well as the “blizzard” show and Luminarie light sculptures last year. The regular Garden Rhapsody light show has also been updated to the Christmas edition and that is well-worth seeing too. Check out the other highlights for humans here.
Event Preview
Date 27 Nov 2015 – 3 Jan 2016
Light shows and event details Please check website for timings
See also Gardens by the Bay Christmas Village
2. Symphony of Lights, Sentosa
Photo from Sentosa Harbourfront Business Association
Vehicle admission charges are a low $3/ car or taxi after 5pm on weekends and Free on weekdays. Let pup have some sandy fun at Tanjong Beach. And after sundown, take a stroll through the lighted path from Merlion Lion Plaza to Beach Plaza. The path lights up to familliar Christmas tunes and a 6m tall Christmas Tree. Dogs allowed but must be on leash.
Date 28 Nov 2015 – 3 Jan 2016 (light shows till 25 Dec 2015)
Light shows 7:30pm, 8:15pm, 8:30pm, 9:15pm and 9:30pm (Weekdays)
Additional shows 9:45pm and 10:15pm (Saturday, Sunday, Eve of Public Holiday & Public Holiday)
Event details Sentosa Christmas Celebrations page
See also Sunny & Hot at Tanjong Beach
3. Orchard Road Light Up
Photos from the featured bloggers and instagram accounts.
The Orchard Road Christmas Light Up is not new. From mid November to early January, see mall light ups, glittering lights drip from towering trees and lighted arches spanning across Orchard Road from Tanglin Mall to Plaza Singapura.
Malls vying for the Best Dressed Building contest (Nov 20 to Dec 5) include ION Orchard, Orchardgateway, Paragon and Wheelock Place among 8 entries. So these may be worth checking out.
It can be daunting, so we’ve never actually made it there with Donna. But if you are keen to try, check out the five spots these dogs went to last year for their recommended timings and advice!
See also 5 spots along Orchard Road Christmas Light-up to photograph your dog
4. Christmas by the River
Picture from TimeOut Singapore
The Singapore River is an alternative to Orchard Road. Take a stroll along the Singapore River with pup and take in the light up along Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay. This includes eight-metre tall LED Christmas trees and other Christmas light decorations, either on land or on the riverboats, illuminating Singapore River for a wonderland atmosphere.
Look out for: RIBbon @ Read Bridge (Clarke Quay), Christmas Carollers on Riverboats cruising down the River and Sonic SG (Boat Quay). Also Christmas troopers every Friday from 7.30pm onwards and Christmas carollers at Boat Quay at 7.45pm & 8.25pm, and at Robertson Quay at 9pm.
Date 4 Dec 2015 – 3 Jan 2016 (Sonic SG starts on the 6th)
Light shows 7:00pm – 10:00pm (Weekdays)
Avoid There will be fireworks on Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 12 and Dec 26 at 9pm, dogs may be startled by fireworks so please exercise discretion.
Event details Singapore-River website | Timeout Singapore
See also Meowy Christmas at The Company of Cats, Shih Tzu Lovers Christmas Gathering, and more Christmas events on our Events Calendar page!
5. SG50 Concert Series in the Park
SG50 Concert @ Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park on 14 Mar 2015 – Highlights
Of course, there is also an option to just chill out on the grass. The sixth and final instalment of NPark’s ‘SG50 Concert Series in the Park’ will be held at Gardens by the Bay on 19 December 2015. Look forward to entertaining performances by The Sam Willows, Tosh & Weiliang, Tay Kewei, Sebastian Tan aka Broadway Beng, and other artistes as you picnic in the open fields of The Meadow.
Date 19 December 2015
Time 6pm onwards
Venue The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay
Event details NParks event page
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For dog-friendly parties, carnivals, hikes, adoption drives and more, check out the complete event listing on my Singapore Dog Events Calendar page. ;) Click here.
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Kismet
Oh good gravy-we don’t get into the spirit until about the 15th.
weliveinaflat
The gravy must not be thick enough 😂😂😂😂 we’re a small city … It gets boring 😜😜😜
Kismet
Small, you haven’t seen where we live. No stop lights, no stores-just wide open spaces.
Maui Dog Boarding
Great advice! So simple but often forgotten. Thanks for a great read.