September School Holiday Programmes at the Singapore Botanic Gardens
Behind the Scenes: Inside the Singapore Botanic Garden’s Rainforest
Did you know that the Singapore Botanic Gardens is home to one of the two last remaining primary rainforests in Singapore? Go behind the scenes with staff managing the Rainforest and find out about the work our horticulturists do to protect our living heritage. Learn about our native biodiversity and discover the many interesting plants that can be found here!
Suitable for children in P1 and above (Family Programme: Parent Accompanied)
- Date: Monday, 7 September 2026
- Time: 10am – 11.30am
- Fee: $15 per participant (inclusive of GST)
- Location: Rainforest
The Great Heritage Hunt
Put on your explorer hats and join us this school holiday for the exciting Great Heritage Hunt in Singapore Botanic Gardens! Explore the Gardens and learn about its fascinating history in this interactive challenge and stand a chance to win a limited-edition enamel pin featuring local plants and animals.
Suitable for children in K2 and above (Family Programme: Parent Accompanied)
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
- 1st session : 10am – 11am
- 2nd session : 10.15am – 11.15am
- 3rd session : 10.30am – 11.30am
Fee: Free
Location: Heritage Museum, Tanglin Core of Singapore Botanic Gardens
NewStorywalk: A Place to Bloom
Have you ever wondered how the same thing can mean something different to someone else? Join us for an interactive storytelling session of A Place to Bloom by Lorianne Siomades and discover new ways to appreciate the creatures and the world around us a bit better.
Suitable for children in K1 – P4 (Family Programme: Parent Accompanied)
- Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Time:
- 1st session : 10am – 10.30am (Click here to register)
- 2nd session : 11am – 11.30am (Click here to register)
Fee: Free
Location: Botany Centre, Tanglin Core of Singapore Botanic Gardens
NewRojak
(A Culinary Demo)
Discover the origins of rojak, one of Singapore’s well-loved local dishes! Learn about its colourful mix of natural ingredients, including ginger and other plants used in it. Experience its flavours and enjoy a taste of our local heritage.
Suitable for children in K1 and above (Family Programme: Parent Accompanied)
- Date: Friday, 11 September 2026
Time:
- 1st Session: 10am – 10.30am (Click here to register)
- 2nd Session: 11am – 11.30am (Click here to register)
Fee: Free
Location: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
NewStorytelling: The Surprise Garden
Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, but what happens when they are planted into a garden? What surprising plants will grow from them? Join us in this interactive storytelling of The Surprise Garden by Zoe Hall and find out what wonderful surprises await you in the Gardens!
Suitable for children in N2 – P4 (Family Programme: Parent Accompanied)
- Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026
Time:
- 1st session : 10am – 10.30am (Click here to register)
- 2nd session : 11am – 11.30am (Click here to register)
Fee: Free
Location: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
Image Credit: Singapore Botanic Gardens
When
Age
0+
Price
Free
Telephone number
+65 6471 7138
+65 6471 7361
+65 6471 9937
Links
Address
Singapore1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569
How to get there?
By bus alighting at Napier/Holland Road (Tanglin Gate)
- SBS Transit 7, 105, 123, 174,174e
- SMRT 75, 77, 106, NR8
- Nearest MRT Station : Orchard MRT (North-South Line) and a 5-min bus ride to Tanglin Gate
By bus alighting at Bukit Timah/Dunearn Road (Bukit Timah Gate or Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden)
- SBS Transit 48, 66, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170
- SMRT 67, 171
- Nearest MRT Station : Botanic Gardens MRT Station (Circle Line & Downtown Line)
By Taxi
There are taxi drop-off/pick-up points at the following major entrances:
- Botany Centre, Tanglin Gate (via junction of Holland/Napier Road)