Experience A Festive Wonderland At One Holland Village With Live Music, Activities & Gifts With Purchase

Experience A Festive Wonderland At One Holland Village With Live Music, Activities & Gifts With Purchase

Lifestyle Activities & Events
By Karmen on 08 Dec 2023
Digital Editor

There’s a reason why shopping at a mall is Singaporeans’ favourite pastime. What better way to while away the weekend, pick up essentials and grab a bite all at once than at a shopping mall? If you’re itching for a new shopping mall experience, you’re in luck! This December, get ready to spend the festive season at your next new favourite hang-out spot! One Holland Village, Singapore's newest shopping destination, has just opened its doors.

Designed to fit right in with the bohemian neighbourhood, One Holland Village boasts a charming low-rise design that seamlessly integrates shops with open spaces. This pet-friendly mall houses a wide range of shops and retail concepts - from local, new-to-market brands to global and familiar names like Guardian and CS Fresh - as well as cafes and al fresco dining. It’s also just a two-minute walk from Holland Village MRT Station!

Opening right on time for the festive season, the shopping mall is starting things off with a bang with an exciting line-up of activities, entertainment, promotions and gifts with purchases taking place over three weekends from today. Each weekend will feature a different theme that’ll immerse shoppers in the holiday spirit.

For Gamers & Thrill-Seekers: 8 to 10 December

Kicking things off are a slew of neon-themed happenings.

From 11am to 9pm, shoppers can have a blast at two thrilling activities. Frolick in the whimsical Gleam & Glow Zone LED Ball Pit that’s free for all. Those who prefer gaming can play their hearts out at the Gumdrop Gameland arcade games. Shoppers can purchase tickets or make a minimum spend of $120 to redeem a complimentary ticket for the arcade games.

Gleam & Glow Zone LED Ball PitPhoto from Far East Organisation

Gumdrop Gameland arcade gamesPhoto from Far East Organisation

Shoppers will also be treated to live entertainment every night from 8 to 10 December.

On 8 December, TikTok creator Annette Lee (@annettelee) will be there as her hilarious influencer persona, Chantelle, from 6 to 9pm. At 7.45pm, the space will be enlivened with LED Roving Dancers and LED Drummers. Shoppers can also sing along to sweet tunes by singer-songwriter Haven (@theonlyhavenz) at 7pm and 8.40pm and end the night grooving to music by DJ MRYNE (@myrne) at 9pm.

TikTok creator Annette Lee and singer-songwriter HavenPhoto from Annette Lee and Haven

The following day, 9 December, has even more music in store for shoppers! There will be a live band, The Groove Experience, playing smooth jazz and funk hits from 7.15 to 9pm.

Finally, on 10 December, there will be a dazzling Brylights & Bubble show from 7.30 to 8.45pm.

For Pet Parents: 15 to 17 December

The next weekend brings a pet-themed extravaganza to One Holland Village. Similarly, shoppers can participate in one activity by spending a minimum of $120. Snap photos with your furry friends at the Pawtastic Memories photo studio by Hoshi Studios, or unleash your inner artist at the Jolly Art Jamming workshop by SF Galleries Art Studio.

Pawtastic Memories photo studio by Hoshi StudiosPhoto from Hoshi Studios

On 17 December at 2pm, shoppers will be treated to an adorable sight at the Pet Playoffs, a dress-up and talent pets competition. There’s also pet-themed movie screenings to enjoy, namely The Secrets Life of Pets 1 and 2 at 6pm and 7.30pm respectively.

There will also be live bands performing at night on 15 and 16 December from 7.15 to 8pm and 8.15 to 9pm. Sing along to familiar Christmas pop songs by Vivienne & Eugene on the first day, and groove to festive tunes with acoustic performances by Ralph & Ben the following day.

For Creative DIY Enthusiasts: 23 to 25 December

The third and final week will be all about enjoying a cosy, soothing and traditional Christmas affair. 

With a minimum spend of $120, shoppers can choose to create their own Christmas wreath at the Whimsical Wreaths workshop by The Green Capsule or decorate cookies at the Gingerbread Emporium by Happy Love Box.

Whimsical Wreaths workshopPhoto from Far East Organisation

Gingerbread Emporium by Happy Love BoxPhoto from Happy Love Box

From 23 to 25 December, there will be festive magic in the air at One Holland Village with a capella performances of Christmas songs and carolling all night long.

On 23 December, The Oxford Linguist AKA Cody Brody Makan Habis will be entertaining the crowd from 7.30 to 8pm, and SMU VOIX will be spreading festive cheer with an a capella performance from 8.15 to 8.45pm.

On Christmas Eve, 24 December, there will be more festive a cappella tunes to look forward to as Adestra, a 5-man group, will be singing their hearts out from 7.15 to 8pm and 8.15 to 9pm.

Finally, on Christmas Day, 25 December, there will be Christmas carolling by The 8 Carollers from 7.15 to 8pm, and a Christmas-themed a capella performance by Frisson from 8.15 to 9pm.

Deals & Gifts with Purchase

Rounding off the festivities are $1 and 1-for-1 treats & deals and gifts with purchase including bucket hats, collapsible pet bowls and eco-friendly tote bags.

Far East Mall MerchandisePhoto from Far East Organisation

As the final icing on the cake, there's an exclusive promo code just for GirlStyle readers! Enter our code 'GSOHV' while signing up as a new shopFarEast member here (it's free) to redeem a $10 e-Voucher for any purchase at One Holland Village.

Follow @onehollandv on Instagram for weekly updates on the full line-up of retailers as well as activities in the Christmas market running from Fridays to Sundays.

One Holland Village
Address: 7 Holland Village Way, Singapore 275748 (Holland Village MRT)
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This post is brought to you by Far East Organisation.