September School Holiday Programmes at the Singapore Botanic Gardens

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

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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

1^st session           : 10am – 11am (Click here to register)

2^nd session          : 10.15am – 11.15am (Click here to register)

3^rd session           : 10.30am – 11.30am (Click here to register)

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:     

1^st session          : 10am – 10.30am (Click here to register)

2^nd 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:                  

1^st Session:        10am – 10.30am (Click here to register)

2^nd 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:     

1^st session          : 10am – 10.30am (Click here to register)

2^nd session         : 11am – 11.30am (Click here to register)

Fee:                    Free

Location:            Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden