Step into the world of Marvel superheroes and build with LEGO bricks in Santa’s toy factory. This year’s Orchard Road Christmas village is bigger than last year’s, with several new experiences.

The Christmas village at Ngee Ann City opens on Friday (13 November), featuring a 13-metre-tall Christmas tree themed around the film Avengers: Doomsday, as well as a life-sized statue of Doctor Doom.

Along the Marvel Christmas-themed trail, visitors can also discover characters from Avengers, X-Men and Fantastic Four, take part in interactive photo activities, collect stamps along the way and redeem exclusive gifts.

To tie in with the December release of Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday, visitors can follow a Marvel-themed trail with interactive activities and photo opportunities, and see a life-sized statue of Doctor Doom.（Photo: Jason Lim）
To tie in with the December release of Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday, visitors can follow a Marvel-themed trail with interactive activities and photo opportunities, and see a life-sized statue of Doctor Doom.（Photo: Jason Lim）
The LEGO Group is bringing LEGO Santa’s Toy Factory to Singapore for the first time, inviting children into Santa’s busy workshop to take part in brick-building games and interactive missions, and pose for photos with LEGO characters.（Photo: Jason Lim）
The LEGO Group is bringing LEGO Santa’s Toy Factory to Singapore for the first time, inviting children into Santa’s busy workshop to take part in brick-building games and interactive missions, and pose for photos with LEGO characters.（Photo: Jason Lim）

Singapore’s first LEGO Santa’s Toy Factory will also make its debut at the Christmas village. Visitors can enter Santa’s busy workshop to decorate gingerbread figures and build gift boxes with LEGO bricks. They can also earn gifts or vouchers by completing designated tasks.

The Christmas village at Ngee Ann City features a 13-metre-tall Christmas tree themed around Avengers: Doomsday and 20 carnival game stalls. Attractions include duck boat rides and bouncy castles for children, as well as arcade games and claw machines popular with adults.（Photo: Jason Lim）
The Christmas village at Ngee Ann City features a 13-metre-tall Christmas tree themed around Avengers: Doomsday and 20 carnival game stalls. Attractions include duck boat rides and bouncy castles for children, as well as arcade games and claw machines popular with adults.（Photo: Jason Lim）

The Christmas village at Ngee Ann City will have 20 carnival game stalls, with attractions including duck boat rides and bouncy castles for children, as well as arcade games and claw machines popular with adults.

Bobby Lu, head of Precinct Projects & Asset Management at the Orchard Road Business Association, said the organisers were putting up a large air-conditioned tent at the Ngee Ann City Christmas village for the first time this year, allowing visitors to enjoy the activities comfortably even in rain or haze.

Another Christmas village, at Shaw House, will open next Friday (20 November). A sparkling, 6.2-metre-tall Christmas version of Merli will also be installed at the Shaw House rooftop garden to add to the festive atmosphere.

Both Christmas villages will remain open until 3 January next year. Together, they will offer 50 carnival game stalls and attractions, including miniature trains and claw machines — 20 more than last year.

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will officiate at the light-up ceremony for the annual Christmas on A Great Street, organised by the Orchard Road Business Association, next Tuesday (17 November). The Christmas Eve street party, which draws an average of about 300,000 people each year, will also return this year.

The Christmas Atelier at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre held its light-up ceremony on Thursday (12 November), with Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and for Energy, Trade and Industry, officiating as guest of honour.

The three-day Christmas craft market has the theme “Delivering Christmas Magic”. It features a Christmas tree and installations depicting different modes of transport, including a vintage train, a bus and a hot-air balloon. Visitors can pay for admission to explore and enjoy more than 130 stalls.

The market’s curator, Lelian Chew, said: “The market gives visitors a chance to discover the creativity and care behind each participating brand. It also allows everyone to take time out of their busy lives to enjoy the festive season with family and friends.”