The school holidays are now in full swing and for those looking for a one-stop family-fun destination, Changi Festive Village offers plenty of thrills and adventure for every family member.
Running till 3 January next year, Changi Festive Village is spread across Changi Airport Terminals 3 and 4, and Jewel Changi Airport.
We spotlight six thrilling activities centred around winter, travel and dinosaur themes.
Glamping By The Runway
Cloud9 Piazza, Level 5, Jewel Changi Airport
Till 26 December
Session 1: 11am to 4pm | Session 2: 5pm to 10pm
• $150 – Monday to Friday • $180 – Saturday & Sunday • $200 – 24 to 26 December
Spaciously set up along the boarding gates lined with lush fig trees at Terminal 4’s Boulevard of Trees, glampers will be treated to an amazing view of the runway at Singapore’s first airport transit glamping experience. Glamp in comfort with planes in sight, and wake up to unblocked views of the sunrise and scrumptious in-tent breakfast treats.
On top of the novelty of sleeping overnight in an airport, glampers can enjoy round-the-clock access to arcade games at the Entertainment Area, indoor sports games and cartoons at the Heritage Zone, with credits for movies on-demand to be enjoyed in the comfort of the tent.
Glam-Party In The Clouds
Cloud9 Piazza, Level 5, Jewel Changi Airport
Till 26 December
Session 1: 11am to 4pm | Session 2: 5pm to 10pm
• $150 – Monday to Friday • $180 – Saturday & Sunday • $200 – 24 to 26 December
Laugh and bond over a basket of fun board games, enjoy a movie marathon, clink glasses and make merry in glamp tents furnished with stylish centrepieces and dining ware. Each tent can accommodate up to five persons.
Bring your own picnic basket or pre-order from Changi Eats, Changi Airport’s food delivery service, where you can mix and match your favourite food and drinks from a wide selection of dining options at Jewel and Changi with an exclusive $15 voucher. The package also comes with tickets to selected Jewel attractions which can be utilised on another day.
Changi Experience Studio Play + Sleepover
Changi Experience Studio, Level 4, Jewel Changi Airport
Till 23 December
4pm to 8.30am the following day
• $68 adult • $58 child
At this free-and-easy indoor camping experience, both adults and kids can learn about Changi Airport through the wonder of technology and enjoy the thrill of interactive games, fascinating content stations and immersive shows.
After a fun day out and about at the airport, wind down over board games or be awed by the best unblocked view of the HSBC Rain Vortex’s Light & Sound Show via the studio’s exclusive balcony. Sleep in tents in air-conditioned comfort within the cosy environment of the studio.
A Night At The Airport 2D1N Family Camp
Changi Experience Studio, Level 4, Jewel Changi Airport
Till 22 December (every Wednesday, Friday & Sunday)
9am to noon the following day
• November: $128 adult | $158 child • December: $138 adult | $168 child
A perfect bonding and learning experience for families, this overnight camp is packed with fun and educational activities.
Enjoy exclusive access to behind-the-scenes airport experiences such as the Airport Emergency Service Experience and a tour of the Changi Nursery, which is usually closed to the public. Young minds can also learn the key elements of design thinking and apply their newly acquired creative skills by creating an airport of the future through a kids’ Design Thinking workshop. After a fun-filled day, enjoy a magical sleepover in tents within the air-conditioned comfort of the cosy studio.
Dino Kart
Changi Airport Terminal 4 Departure Hall, Row 4
Till 2 January
Monday to Wednesday: 2pm to 10pm | Thursday to Sunday: 2pm to 11pm
• From $10 to $28
Thrill seekers with a need for speed can zip around Singapore’s first indoor, air-conditioned go-kart track in electric go-karts at speeds of up to 24km/h.
Set up within Terminal 4’s Departure Hall, the track is decked out with neon lights and a dinosaur theme. Covering a distance of 400m, the track manoeuvres past a total of 10 turns and bends in between the check-in rows!
Dino Carnival
Changi Airport Terminal 4 Departure Hall
Till 2 January (every Thursday to Sunday)
1pm to 9pm
$2 per person
Feast on lip-smacking street food such as Singapore’s longest handmade fries by Big Big Fries and cute dino-shaped curry puffs by Old Chang Kee, shop for unique crafts and try your hand at a line-up of carnival games.
Dino-loving kiddos can unleash their inner paleontologist at Dino Dig ($8 per person) to uncover dino fossils or go for a bout of Ice Fishing ($6 per person).
