Enjoy Mid-Autumn lantern walks, dress up in hanfu & more at SCCC & S’pore Conference Hall from Sep. 19 to 20

Looking to spend some quality family time during the Mid-Autumn Festival and reminisce about your childhood?

You’re just in time for the Mid-Autumn Family FUN (MAFF) event from Sep. 19 to 20.

Held at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Singapore Conference Hall (SCH), it is an annual event organised by SCCC and the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO).

Members of the public will be able to enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities, including a Mid-Autumn rooftop installation and free programmes such as mooncake tasting, lantern walks and cultural performances.

There will also be ticketed hands-on workshops, where eligible Singapore citizens can use their SG Culture Pass credits to offset ticket costs for eligible MAFF 2026 programmes.

Here’s what you can expect at the festival.

Free cultural activities

Below are some activities that will let you soak in the Mid-Autumn vibes, all without the need for a dime.

Bit Bit Forest Mid-Autumn Light Up!

Looking to post more aesthetic photos on Instagram or other social media platforms? Head up to the SCCC Roof Garden to discover the Bit Bit Forest installation, featuring four lighted giant inflatable bunnies that make for a whimsical photo backdrop.

There will also be one bunny unique to Singapore, all dressed up in a kebaya which you can find at the Concourse.

The installation will be on display from 10am to 10pm from Sep. 11 to Dec. 13 at the SCCC Roof Garden and Concourse.

Mass Lantern Walk: Talking to the Moon

No Mid-Autumn festival is complete without a lantern walk and this one is no exception.

Go on an adventure and follow a story as you make your way from one pit stop to another, taking part in fun tasks along the way.

Families will also get to visit an SCDF fire station and pick up some fire safety tips as part of the journey.

Registration for the Mass Lantern Walk begins at 7pm at SCHl on a first-come, first-served basis, capped at 80 participants each day.

Each participant will also get a lantern for free.

Amazing Moongazing

In the evenings, from 7pm to 9pm on both days, the ITE College East Astronomy Club will be on hand at the SCCC roof garden with telescopes for a closer look at the moon.

And if you’re lucky, you may even get the chance to spot stars and planets in the night sky.

To add to the atmosphere, you can even enjoy music by local singer-songwriter Jason Yu.

The Hanfu Wardrobe Corner

If you would like a colourful souvenir to remember the day’s fun, you can dress up in a Hanfu (traditional Chinese attire) and snap a photo at the photo booth at SCCC Multi-Purpose Hall, Level 7.

The Activities Village

You’ll find two craft stations at SCCC Concourse, Level 1 and Singapore Conference Hall’s Exhibition Halls respectively.

Make your own Rabbit Ear Headband at SCCC or a colourful Cellophane Fan at Singapore Conference Hall from 1pm to 7pm on both days.

Dreams Under One Moon

Made your own cellophane fan at The Activities Village booth located at the Exhibition Halls of the Singapore Conference Hall?

Why not bring your artpiece and have it illuminated against different forest-themed backdrops at SCCC Practice Room, Level 10?

You can even catch an immersive theatre performance happening at selected timings on both days:

• 2:30pm to 3pm
• 4pm to 4:30pm
• 5:30pm to 6pm

Ticketed programmes

If you don’t mind paying for some programmes, here’s what you can look forward to, from performances to craft and even tea.

A Voyage of Voices: Moonbound

On Sep. 19, from 3pm to 4:15pm and 7:30pm to 8:45pm, get entertained by an interactive concert of moon-inspired music with Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong playing the role of Ah De in Moonbound at the SCO Concert Hall.

The concert will celebrate Singapore’s diversity through the sights, sounds, flavours and emotions of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Expect a riddle solving segment, and a chance to catch SCO’s soloists in works such as Singapore Pie and Pelayaran.

The Makers' Loft: Nagomi Art Workshop

Still looking to get a more hands-on experience during the festivities?

Head to the Multi-Purpose Hall on Level 7 of SCCC for a relaxing Pastel Nagomi Art workshop.

Using soft pastels and the technique of drawing with fingers, you get to create your very own Pastel Nagomi Art piece while exploring this gentle art technique.

This workshop will run on both days, from 1pm to 2:30pm and 3pm to 4:30pm.

The Makers' Loft: Tea Whisking & Painting Workshop

If you want to understand more about the history behind tea preparation, you can join the Tea Whisking and Painting workshop also held at the SCCC’s Level 7 Multi-Purpose Hall.

Taking place only on Sep. 19 from 5pm to 5:45pm and 6:15pm to 7pm.

This is your chance to pick up the traditional art of Chinese Song-style tea whisking using traditional techniques and antique tea bowls.

You could also team up with your family and friends to complete tasks on a stamp rally card.

Once you fill it up, there’s a treat from Old Chang Kee waiting to be redeemed.

There are also more activities to choose from and mooncake sampling if you get hungry midway through the day. You can also catch a delightful line-up of performances at Concourse which include engaging storytelling sessions, children's showcases, traditional dance performances, and other cultural acts.

Time to plan out a day of fun by selecting your favourite activities.

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This branded article by Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre made this writer want to go on a lantern walk while eating mooncakes.