Gardens by the Bay’s signature school holiday programme Children’s Festival returns for its 11th edition, as the beloved Stitch from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch crashes into Supertree Grove for the first time on 24 May 2025!
Image credit: Gardens by the Bay
Families can look forward to a Stitch-themed outdoor festival, featuring large-scale installations, play areas and more activities inspired by Stitch, whose live-action reimagining of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch opens in cinemas on 22 May. An experience for the whole family, Children’s Festival hopes for children to discover friendship and family, while learning to embrace and accept themselves for who they are.
A close to 7m-tall slide, The Great ‘Ohana Wave, challenges young adventurers and boosts their confidence as they “surf” its exhilarating height. In the Forest of Belonging, they navigate an inflatable forest to uncover hidden messages. And in a nod to Stitch’s extraterrestrial origins, they can embark on a Space Adventure, where they race swing cars to power up light beams and complete their mission. The beachside fun of the story is brought to life with Stitch’s Mischief Makers, where children can nurture creativity and sensory awareness through tactile play with kinetic sand.
Adventure awaits with Stitch!
Pick up your free activity trail booklet at the event counter and get all the stamps at the activity stations to redeem an exclusive Stitch-themed sticker sheet set!
The Great ‘Ohana Wave
Calling young adventurers – catch the ‘Ohana wave and ride into a sun-soaked slide* adventure!
*For children aged 6 to 12 years old.
Forest of Belonging
Discover the meaning of ‘Ohana through this forest-themed inflatable playscape, inspired by Stitch’s journey of belonging and adventure.
Space Adventure
Get ready to go on a space-themed mission and power up as many light beams as you can!
Stitch’s Mischief Makers
Unleash your inner mischief and make something playful with the kinetic sand!
*The Lilo & Stitch themed installations will close at 7pm.
Visitors can also enjoy a special edition of the nightly free Garden Rhapsody light and sound show titled The Way to ‘Ohana, where the lights on the Supertrees synchronise with music inspired by Disney’s Lilo & Stitch. The show plays at 7.45pm and 8.45pm daily at Supertree Grove, for the duration of Children’s Festival.
Meet and greet sessions
Fans and guests will have the exciting opportunity to meet a special friend from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch! Join us for tropical fun as you snap a photo, share a hug, or simply enjoy a special moment! Meet-and-greet sessions will be held on the weekends of June 7 and 8, on a first-come, first-served basis.
📅 7 and 8 Jun 2025
🕙 3.45pm, 4.45pm, 5.45pm & 6.45pm
📍 Supertree Grove Lawn
🏷 Free entry*
*Passes are limited and are distributed on a first come, first served basis, 15 minutes before each session. Terms and conditions apply.
Strike a pose and win!
From May 24 until June 8, snap a creative photo with the 2m-tall Stitch figurine inspired by Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch at Supertree Grove, and stand a chance to win tickets to the film when you post the photo on Instagram.
Limited-edition merchandise featuring exclusive designs of Stitch at Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay’s Children’s Festival will also be the first in Singapore to offer exclusive, limited-edition merchandise with Stitch- and Gardens-themed designs, featuring Stitch against a backdrop of the iconic Supertrees. Decked out with a Disney’s Lilo & Stitch-inspired tropical vibe, the retail pop-up will also feature a wide range of Stitch and Disney-themed merchandise such as apparel, plush toys, figurines, and more.
Complementary fringe performances, workshops, and carnival games
In between playtime, children can acquire fun knowledge about plants in Plants on the Move! sessions conducted by Gardens by the Bay’s Hawaii-born plant researcher on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 14. Inspired by the Pacific setting of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, this 35-minute session combines storytelling with a real plant showcase to educate children on plants that people carried as they settled on the islands of Southeast Asia to the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Through interactive activities, children will learn why plants like coconut, taro, candlenut, breadfruit, and calabash gourd were valued not just as food, but for their many practical uses, especially during long voyages. Sessions are free and slots are on a first come, first served basis.
Every weekend, festival goers can also look forward to The Great Island Series, a lively two-hour stage performance by Cake Theatre, jampacked with dance, games, and playful antics.
In addition, there are craft workshops for children to create their own lei or flower garland, astronomy-themed sand art, space-themed lanterns and more, as well as carnival games. Separate charges apply for these activities.
Children’s Festival featuring Lilo & Stitch has no admission charge, and most activities are free.
📅 24 May to 15 Jun 2025
⏰ 10am – 7pm
📍 Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay
🏷 Admission is free, and charges apply to selected activities
Check out our video on Instagram.
More details on the programmes of Children’s Festival can be found here.
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