Everything you need to know before you visit this year's Gardens by the Bay Children's Festival, featuring the beloved cutie Stitch!
We are so excited for this! One of our favourite kids events in Singapore is returning, and entry is absolutely free! This year, step into a world of fun and imagination with four exciting installations inspired by ‘Lilo & Stitch’, perfect for little explorers!
About the 2025 Gardens by the Bay Children’s Festival
This year, the Gardens by the Bay Children’s Festival will feature Disney’s Stitch (from Lilo & Stitch) for the first time! This is a whole Stitch-themed outdoor festival, with large-scale installations and fun play areas. The Children’s Festival aims to teach kids ‘the importance of friendship and family, while learning to embrace and accept themselves for who they are.’
Key attractions at Gardens by the Bay Children’s Festival
There is lots of fun to be had and photo opps galore at the Children’s Festival this year. We can’t wait to ‘surf’ down an almost 7-metre tall slide called The Great ‘Ohana Wave! In the Forest of Belonging, kiddos navigate an inflatable forest to uncover hidden messages. In a nod to Stitch’s extraterrestrial origins, little ones can embark on a Space Adventure. Get in on the fun and race swing cars to power up light beams and complete a space mission! The beachside fun of the story is brought to life with Stitch’s Mischief Makers. Here, kids can nurture creativity and sensory awareness through playing with kinetic sand.
Here’s what we know about the Stitch-themed attractions (most of which are completely FREE):
The Great ‘Ohana Wave
Ride into a sun-soaked adventure on a close-to-7-metres-tall slide! Kids can sit in an inflatable tube and wide their way around a Supertree – super fun! Take care though, this is a big slide designed for kids aged 6 to 12 years old, so there might be some sad faces from little ones who aren’t big enough to ride.
Forest of Belonging
Wander through a forest-themed inflatable playscape and discover the meaning of ‘Ohana
Space Adventure
Ready for launch? Power up as many light beams as you can in this cosmic challenge!
Stitch’s Mischief Makers
Unleash your inner mischief, get hands-on and creative with kinetic sand!
Entertainment at Gardens by the Bay Children’s Festival
Meet and greets with Stitch!
Bring your camera and wear your brightest tropical outfit to meet Stitch in real life! Say aloha and share a shaka (and a big cuddle). Little ones won’t believe their eyes!
Where: Supertree Grove Lawn
When: 7 and 8 June 2025, 3:45pm, 4:45pm, 5:45pm and 6:45pm
Stage performances
Dancing, games and fun! Kiddos are sure to love the live performances happening on stage at the Supertree Grove Lawn. Catch The Great Island Series for a whirlwind performance of dance, games and silliness galore. Ride the waves of endless glee with a heap of sun-shine and super wild fun where everyone is in!
Where: Supertree Grove Lawn
When: 24, 25 31 May 2025 and 1, 14 & 15 June 2025. 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Free entry!
Carnival fun
There’ll be rides and games galore! Try your hand at the exciting games in the fun-filled Stitch-themed Carnival with games inspired by both space and island settings! There is no shortage of fun to be had here. Note that costs apply for the rides and carnival games – we’ll share the details here when we visit!
Workshops
If you’ve got crafty kids on your hands, then you’ll want to join in one of these super cool themed workshops! Create your own galaxy at the space lantern decorating workshop, or add some cheer and charm to your bags or keys at a floral wreath keychain making workshop. Little ones will love making their own ooey gooey slime, and designing their own ‘Intergalactic Sandscape’ one grain of sand at a time using coloured sand to craft galaxies, planets, nebulae and more!
When: Dates and times vary. Check for details and to register before you go.
Cost: From $15 – $18 per person
Retail Pop-Up Shop
Fans of Lil0 & Stitch won’t want to miss taking home some super cute collectibles! Bring home a whole heap of adorable Lilo & Stitch themed merch, including special items that are exclusive to Children’s Festival at the retail pop-up. You’ll find the store located along the North Colonnade.
Special production of Garden Rhapsody: ‘Way to ‘Ohana’
Stay til after dark and see the Supertrees do what they do best – light up! When darkness falls at the Supertree Grove, be dazzled by a special edition of Garden Rhapsody inspired by Disney’s Lilo & Stitch – The Way to ‘Ohana. Immerse yourself in the stunning display of lights as the Supertrees illuminate and change colours in tune with familiar songs from the Lilo & Stitch soundtrack.
Where: Supertree Grove
When: 7:45pm and 8:45pm
Food and Drink options
We love to pack a picnic and enjoy snacks on the lawn at the Gardens by the Bay Children’s Festival! Don’t forget the picnic blanket and bug spray. We’ll keep you updated on any food truck options and prices when we visit. Make sure you bring water bottles, hats and sunscreen for everyone, as the event is mostly outdoors!
Win tickets to the new Lilo & Stitch movie!
The Festival is just in time for the live-action reimagining of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch movie, which opens in cinemas on May 22. Take a creative photo with the 2 metre tall Stitch figurine inspired by Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch from 24 May to 8 June 2025 and stand a chance to win 4 movie tickets to Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, plus a pair of Lilo & Stitch stationery sets!
Getting There – Everything you need to know about public transport and parking during the Gardens by the Bay Children’s Festival
As always, it’s best to get to Gardens by the Bay using public transport. The events are taking place around Supertree Grove.
To get to the Gardens by the Bay Children’s Festival by MRT:
The closest MRT station is Bayfront MRT Station (CE1/DT16) on the Circle Line (Yellow Line) and Downtown Line (Blue Line). Once you get off at Bayfront MRT, follow the signs that lead you to Gardens by the Bay. It’s a short walk (about 5-10 minutes).
To get to the Gardens by the Bay Children’s Festival by bus:
The closest bus stop is Opposite Marina Bay Sands (Bus Stop No. 03239). Several buses stop here, including:
Bus 400 (Direct to Gardens by the Bay)
Bus 97, 97E, 106, 133, 502 (All stop nearby the entrance to Gardens by the Bay)
To get to the Gardens by the Bay Children’s Festival by taxi:
The closest taxi stand is near to the main entrance Gardens by the Bay East Entrance (near the main Visitor Centre), close to the Flower Dome. When you arrive, turn left to head up the stairs (or take the lift) to go over the overpass to Supertree Grove.
Parking at Gardens by the Bay Children’s Festival
The parking for Supertree Grove is located at Gardens by the Bay East (next to the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest). It’s quite convenient for visitors who drive. If you’re using GPS, the address for the carpark is 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953.
Parking Rates:
Weekdays (Monday to Friday):
Day (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM): SGD 0.60 per 30 minute
Evening (5:00 PM – 11:00 PM): SGD 0.80 per 30 minutes
Weekends (Saturday and Sunday):
Day (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM): SGD 0.60 per 30 minutes
Evening (5:00 PM – 11:00 PM): SGD 1.00 per 30 minutes
Enjoy the 2025 Gardens by the Bay Children’s Festival and have fun making memories!
