Chinese New Year 2027 falls on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February, with Monday 8 February as a public holiday. Good CNY activities for families in Singapore include the free Chinatown light-up and festive fair, River Hongbao, the Chinatown Heritage Centre, and SCURO’s glow-in-the-dark CNY art jams and slime workshops in red and gold ($48 per pax, book on WhatsApp).
SCURO runs glow-in-the-dark art jams and slime workshops. The other ideas below are run by other companies, and we’ve linked to them.
Updated December 2026. Prices are from each provider’s own website. 2027 event dates were not out when we wrote this, so check before you go.
When is Chinese New Year 2027 in Singapore?
Mark these in the family calendar:
Saturday 6 February 2027: Chinese New Year
Sunday 7 February 2027: second day of Chinese New Year
Monday 8 February 2027: public holiday, because the second day falls on a Sunday
That’s a long weekend. You’ll spend some of it visiting relatives and answering “when are you getting married?” The rest is free for something fun.
Two tips:
Many places charge peak rates on public holidays, including Science Centre, Mandai and teamLab.
Some shops and attractions close or shorten hours on the first two days. Check before you leave home.
What are the best CNY activities for families in Singapore?
Quick comparison:
CNY neon art jam – SCURO: $48 per pax · 1–2 hours (by age) · up to 30 or 72 · indoor, air-conditioned · Outram Park / Little India
Red glow slime – SCURO: $48 per pax · 45 min · up to 30 or 72 · indoor, air-conditioned · Outram Park / Little India
CNY-themed birthday party – SCURO: $60–80 per pax · 2–3 hours · 12, 30 or 60 guests · indoor, air-conditioned · Outram Park / Little India
Chinatown light-up and festive fair: free · self-paced · open to all · outdoor · Chinatown
River Hongbao: free · self-paced · open to all · outdoor · venue [CHECK: 2027 venue]
Chinatown Heritage Centre: [CHECK: admission prices] · about 1 hour · groups up to 15 · indoor · Chinatown
Science Centre Singapore: $4 local child / $8 standard (peak) · self-paced · not stated · indoor · Jurong East
KidsSTOP – Science Centre Singapore: $10 local child / $23 standard (peak) · self-paced · not stated · indoor · Jurong East
Keppel Centre for Art Education – National Gallery Singapore: free · self-paced · not stated · indoor · City Hall
National Museum of Singapore: free for locals and kids under 6 · self-paced · not stated · indoor · Dhoby Ghaut
Flower Dome – Gardens by the Bay: [CHECK: current prices] · self-paced · not stated · indoor · Marina Bay
Singapore Zoo – Mandai Wildlife Group: $30 local child (peak) · self-paced · not stated · mostly outdoor · Mandai
Activities we run at SCURO
At SCURO, we switch the lights off on purpose. Under UV light, red and gold paint glows, and so does every lucky symbol your kids paint. It’s a nice break from the visiting rounds. We’re a dedicated glow-in-the-dark studio with two indoor, air-conditioned studios at Outram Park and Serangoon (5 minutes from Little India MRT).
[CONFIRM: are the studios open on 6, 7 and 8 February 2027? If not, change these sections to “the weekend before and after CNY”]
CNY neon art jam – SCURO
Kids trace a CNY-themed template, like lanterns, oranges or a cheeky goat, then fill in the colours and watch it glow. It goes home as a decoration for the new year.
Price: $48 per pax, with templates, paints, materials and aprons
Ages 2–4: 1 hour, using a cut-out technique
Ages 5–8: 1.5 hours
Ages 9 and up, including adults: 2 hours
Minimum 2 pax
Parents can paint too, at the same $48 per pax. That makes it a good grandparent-and-grandkid outing. A parent who just watches pays $5. One adult with a child under 5 comes free. See our neon art jam for kids and adults.
Red glow slime – SCURO
A 45-minute workshop where kids make their own glow slime in festive colours and take it home. A lot less sticky than pineapple tarts. It’s $48 per pax, for ages 2 and up.
The slime is made with glue, diluted borax, essential oils, paint and foam beads. It’s not for eating, however much it looks like dessert. Ask for gloves if your child has sensitive skin. More on our glow slime workshop.
CNY-themed birthday party – SCURO
Got a February birthday in the family? We match the canvas template and slime colours to the party theme, including CNY.
Packages: $60, $70 or $80 per pax for 2 to 3 hours, ages 2 and up
Rooms: Room Joy (up to 12 kids), Room Magic at Outram Park (up to 30) or Room Wonder at Serangoon (up to 60)
Notice: at least 7 days. CNY weekends fill fast, so book early.
See our neon birthday party packages.
More ideas in Singapore (run by other companies)
Chinatown light-up and festive fair
Run by: [LINK: official Chinatown festivals site, chinatownfestivals.sg]
Every year, Chinatown’s streets light up for CNY, along South Bridge Road, Upper Cross Street, New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street, with a festive fair for snacks and decorations. It’s free. In 2026 the lights went up on 30 January. [CHECK: 2027 light-up and fair dates]
River Hongbao
Run by: River Hongbao
Singapore’s big CNY festival, with lanterns, shows and food. Entry is free and needs no tickets. The 2026 edition ran from 15 to 24 February at Gardens by the Bay. [CHECK: 2027 dates and venue]
Chinatown Heritage Centre
Run by: Chinatown Heritage Centre
Restored shophouse rooms at 48 Pagoda Street that show how families lived in Chinatown long ago. It’s a good way to explain to kids why CNY matters. It opens daily from 10am to 8pm (last entry 7.15pm), about 2 minutes from Chinatown MRT Exit A. Children under 3 enter free. [CHECK: admission prices and CNY opening hours]
Science Centre Singapore
Run by: Science Centre Singapore
Hands-on science galleries in Jurong East. Public holidays are peak days: a local child (3 to 12) pays $4 and a standard child pays $8. It’s usually closed on Mondays but opens on public holidays, so Monday 8 February should be open. [CHECK: CNY opening hours]
KidsSTOP – Science Centre Singapore
Run by: Science Centre Singapore
A science play space for kids from 18 months to 8 years old. On peak days it’s $10 for a local child and $23 for a standard child. Babies under 18 months go in free.
Keppel Centre for Art Education – National Gallery Singapore
Run by: National Gallery Singapore
A free art play space for kids aged 4 to 12, on Level 1 of the City Hall Wing. It’s usually open daily from 10am to 7pm. On a busy public holiday, the wait when it’s full is about 30 minutes. [CHECK: CNY opening hours]
National Museum of Singapore
Run by: National Museum of Singapore
The permanent galleries are free for Singapore citizens, PRs and kids under 6. It’s usually open from 10am to 7pm. Good for older kids who like stories with their festive outings. [CHECK: CNY opening hours]
Flower Dome – Gardens by the Bay
Run by: Gardens by the Bay
A cooled glass conservatory at Marina Bay, open daily from 9am to 9pm. It’s known for its seasonal floral displays. [CHECK: 2027 CNY floral display and current ticket prices]
Singapore Zoo – Mandai Wildlife Group
Run by: Mandai Wildlife Group
A festive-weekend classic. Public holidays are peak days: $30 for a local child and $44 for a local adult. Go early in the morning, before the crowds and the heat.
What can we do on CNY day when everything’s closed?
The first two days are mostly for visiting. If you have a free afternoon:
Free and outdoors: walk through the Chinatown light-up in the evening
Indoors: check which museums and attractions are open. Many keep normal hours, but some don’t.
At home: let the kids decorate with the glowing CNY artwork they made the weekend before
On Monday 8 February, most attractions run peak-day hours and rates, so book tickets online the day before.
How much do CNY family activities cost in Singapore?
From the prices above:
Free: Chinatown light-up, River Hongbao, Keppel Centre for Art Education, National Museum (for locals and kids under 6)
Under $30 per child: Science Centre ($4 local), KidsSTOP ($10 local)
$30 to $50 per child: Singapore Zoo ($30 local, peak), SCURO CNY art jam or slime ($48, with a take-home piece)
SCURO is not GST-registered, so the price you see is the price you pay.
How do I book a CNY art jam or slime session at SCURO?
WhatsApp us at wa.link/1k39g3 with your date, studio and the number of people. Say it’s for CNY, so we prepare the festive templates. We don’t take phone calls. You can also email hello@scuro.sg, and we reply within 1 working day.
Choose your studio. Outram Park is at 79 Kampong Bahru Road, #02-01, on the 2nd floor by stairs. Serangoon is at 119A Serangoon Road, Level 2, through the back-door staircase, 5 minutes from Little India MRT Exit E.
Wear something red, or white. Neon paint can stain, and white glows under UV light.
Booking is required, with no walk-ins. For more holiday ideas, see our school holiday activities guide [LINK: confirm the URL once article 1 is live].
Planning a CNY event at the office? Our team bonding sessions can use CNY-themed templates for groups of 4 to 480.
5. FAQ
When is Chinese New Year 2027 in Singapore?
Chinese New Year falls on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February 2027. Monday 8 February 2027 is a public holiday.
What are some free CNY activities for families in Singapore?
The Chinatown light-up and festive fair and River Hongbao are free. The Keppel Centre for Art Education is free for kids, and the National Museum is free for citizens, PRs and children under 6.
Does SCURO have CNY-themed art jams?
Yes. We change the canvas templates and slime colours to match a CNY theme. Sessions cost $48 per pax, and kids from age 2 can join.
Can adults join a SCURO CNY art jam with their kids?
Yes. Adults who paint pay the same $48 per pax. A parent who only watches pays $5, and one adult with a child under 5 comes free.
How do I book a CNY session at SCURO?
WhatsApp us at wa.link/1k39g3 with your date, studio and group size. Booking is required, and there are no walk-ins.
