Gardens by the Bay Children’s Festival 2025
With the latest Lilo & Stitch movie hitting theatres around the island as we speak, there’s much buzz and hubbub surrounding the lil’ blue furball. The lovable alien has been making his rounds in Singapore, and we can’t get enough of him, as evident by the crowds at the recent 626 Party pop-up at VivoCity.
Just in time for the June hols, another Stitch-themed shindig is coming our way. Gardens by the Bay is hosting their annual Children’s Festival, and Stitch and friends will be making an appearance yet again. From whizzing down a snaking slide to spectacular light shows happening daily, here’s what you can expect at GBTB’s free-entry Children’s Festival 2025.
What to expect at GBTB Children’s Festival 2025?
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The Children’s Festival 2025 will be taking place at Garden by the Bay’s Supertree Grove, from 24th May to 15th June 2025, from 10am to 9pm daily. As with previous years’ iteration of the family-friendly event, it’ll be free for all to enter, although some charges may apply for festivities like craft workshops, as well as carnival rides and games.
This year, the Children’s Festival will sport a Lilo & Stitch-theme to coincide with the premiere of the franchise’s new live action movie. As such, fans of Experiment 626 can expect plenty of Stitch-infused activities, craft workshops, a retail pop-up, and even a daily light show.
Activity stations like an inflatable playground & nearly 7m-tall slide
The importance of family is a recurring theme in Lilo & Stitch, so it’s no surprise that Children’s Festival 2025 is the perfect attraction when you’re looking to bring the whole fam together for some fun over the June holidays. In particular, the little ones will have a field day as they scamper all over the 4 activity stations.
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These include the Forest of Belonging, an inflatable playspace that’s inspired by Stitch’s journey throughout the films. Over at Stitch’s Mischief Makers, creative minds can go wild at its kinetic sand pits, while a galactic escapade awaits young spacefarers at Space Adventure.
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Amongst the 4 activity stations, The Great ‘Ohana Wave is undoubtedly the highlight of the bunch, as it’s a towering slide that’s nearly 7m tall where the kids can have a whale of a time speeding down.
Meet & Greet sessions, workshops & a pretty light show
Apart from the activity stations, swing by on 7th to 8th June 2025 to take part in an adorable Meet & Greet session with mascots of the Lilo & Stitch cast. After posing for your photos, see if you can snag a memento by heading to the nearby carnival, where you’ll be able to partake in a slew of games and rides set in the backdrop of both sunny Hawaii and space.
Meet & Greet Session
Price: Free
Date: 7th-8th June 2025
Time: 3.45pm, 4.45pm, 5.45pm & 6.45pm
Location: Supertree Grove Lawn
But should your sketchy aim fail you, there’s a retail pop-up set up at Children’s Festival 2025 too. We’ve not gotten word on the kind of merch that’ll be lining the shelves, but they’ll probably be filled with Stitch-related goodies such as plushies and keychains.
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Those looking for something artsy to pass the time with can opt for the many craft workshops conducted at Children’s Festival 2025. For a new handmade floral wreath trinket to tote around, sign up for the Circle of Blooms keychain-making workshop. Meanwhile, walk home with an extraterrestrial ornament for the next Mid-Autumn Festival at the Cosmos Lanterns workshop.
Circle of Blooms
Price: $18
Date: 25th May, 1st, 7th, 8th & 15th Jun 2025
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Location: Cannonball Room
Cosmos Lanterns
Price: $18
Date: 25th, 31st May, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th Jun 2025
Time: 4pm-5pm, 4.45-5.45pm
Location: Cannonball Room
For the full list of workshops, visit the Children’s Festival website.
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Finally, end off your day with a special edition of Garden Rhapsody, which is a free light show happening at the Supertree Grove daily. Watch on as the Supertrees illuminate in an array of dazzling colours, pulsing in tune with familiar tracks from the Lilo & Stitch franchise.
Garden Rhapsody – The Way to ‘Ohana
Price: Free
Date: 24th May-14th June 2025
Time: 7.45pm-8.45pm
Location: Supertree Grove
Visit GBTB’s Children’s Festival 2025 during the June holidays
If you’ve decided not to jet away during the upcoming June holidays, then perhaps a trip to Gardens by the Bay is in order. Not only can you dabble in Children’s Festival 2025’s bustling festivals, there’s the new Lilytopia and Jurassic World: The Experience at Gardens by the Bay to check out too for a whole day of family fun.
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For more things to do in Singapore over the June holidays:
- Stitch 626 Party at VivoCity
- Wiggle Wiggle in the Sky at Singapore Flyer
- 13 things to do near bus interchanges in Singapore
Cover image adapted from: Gardens by the Bay