HortPark
About Gardeners' Day Out
Event dates
- Sat, 21 Nov 2026
- Sat, 16 Jan 2027
- Sat, 17 Apr 2027
- Sat, 3 Jul 2027
- Sat, 16 Oct 2027
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
We can't wait to see everyone at our next Gardeners' Day Out to discover the joys of gardening.
Wellness through gardening (21 Nov 2026)
Marketplace
Explore a delightful array of plants, gardening accessories, and nature-inspired lifestyle products at the Marketplace. It is the perfect chance to mingle with fellow gardening enthusiasts and shop to your heart’s content. Drop by NParks’ Pasir Panjang Nursery booth and remember to bring your own bag (BYOB)!
Admission is free for all talks, demonstrations and exhibition, unless specified otherwise. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come, join us!
Talks & demonstrations
Lessons from the wild: What plants really want
By Mr Siaw Yu Zhang
Horticulturist & photographer
Venue: Fruit Room
Time: 9:30 am – 10:15 am
What can wild plants teach us about growing — and about wellbeing? Horticulturist and photographer Yu Zhang draws on years of documenting Begonias across Asia's forests, caves and limestone landscapes to show how observing plants in nature can deepen our connection to the garden and to ourselves.
Free admission. No pre-registration is required.
By Ms Lilian Kwok, NParks
Venue: Fruit Room
Time: 10:45 am – 11:45 am
In this cooking demonstration, we explore how everyday herbs and aromatics — basil, laksa leaf, chillies, ginger and garlic — can move from garden to kitchen table. Discover how growing and cooking with your own herbs deepens your connection to food.
Free admission. No pre-registration is required.
Garden moment
By Mr Tan Jing Xiang, Wethefarm
Venue: Fruit Room
Time: 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Join Jing Xiang as he explores how everyday encounters with plants, soil and urban nature can support our well-being — from the scent of leaves and the texture of soil, to the quiet observation of insects and birds, gardens offer spaces for curiosity, sensory engagement and a gentle connection with the living world
Free admission. No pre-registration is required.
Bloom & brew – Kombucha making
By Mr Widjaja Surja Kentjana, Botaniko
Venue: Fruit Room
Learn the art of making kombucha from scratch — from tea preparation and fermentation to caring for your SCOBY. Discover how the right balance of tea, sugar, water and fermentation conditions shapes a great brew, and explore how different flowers can be blended in to create unique flavours and aromas.
Free admission. No pre-registration is required.
Workshop
Plant-based essential oils: Benefits & beyond
By Ms Chen Kaixian, Certified Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Venue: Flower Room
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Ever wondered how your body responds to stress and what it takes to find your way back to calm? Let Kaixian guide you through the science of the nervous system and the gentle power of plant essences.
Free admission. Pre-registration is required.
Sign up for Plant-based essential oils: Benefits & beyond workshop.
An Anthotype and Chlorophyll printing workshop
By Ms Veronyka Lau and Ms Cynthia Delaney Suwito
Multidisciplinary artists
Venue: Flower Room
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Explore using natural pigments and light-responsive qualities of leaves and foliage to create beautiful images through Anthotype and Chlorophyll printing. Beyond the making, this workshop invites you to slow down and reflect on the deeper connections we share with plants — from the way foliage marks the changing of seasons to the associations of renewal, abundance, and continuity that resonate across Singapore's diverse communities. No experience needed, just an open mind and a curiosity for nature!
Free admission. Pre-registration is required.
Gardentainment
Travelling art cart
By National Gallery Singapore
Venue: Outside Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Explore the genre of still life through artworks inspired by regional flora — including Tchang Ju Chi's vibrant painting of tropical fruits and discover the beauty in shape, colour, texture and composition. Spot familiar fruits like mangos, mangosteens and rambutans, and get creative with nature-inspired artmaking and blackout poetry.
Nature immersion
By Botanical Art Society (Singapore)
Venue: Outdoor
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Slow down and reconnect with nature in this relaxed outdoor session that combines mindful nature bathing with simple sketching. Guided prompts will draw your attention to the quiet beauty of flowers, before you capture what you see, feel and notice on paper. No experience is needed — just bring your curiosity and take a little time to breathe.
Free admission. Pre-registration is required. This session is open to participants 18 years and above.
Plant bingo
Venue: Visitor Service Centre
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Put your skills to the test with HortPark plant bingo! Wander through the Silver Garden, Beginner Friendly Garden, and Horticulture Introduction Garden, and snap a photo with each featured plant on your bingo card. Winners will receive a souvenir from the Visitor Service Centre. A fun, family-friendly way to discover nature at your own pace!
Free admission. No pre-registration is required.
Twilight Evening
Venue: Hortlawn
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Date: 21 November 2026
As dusk falls over HortPark, the garden comes even more alive! Join us for an enchanting evening of live music under the open sky, featuring soulful acoustic duo Jack & Rai and the ever-charismatic singer-songwriter and entertainer John Klass. Pack your picnic mats and baskets, sit back, and soak in the good vibes. Good music, lush greenery, great company — and best of all, it's free!
Guided Tours
Explore HortPark's theme gardens with our knowledgeable guides, who will introduce you to a fascinating variety of plants and share insights to inspire your own gardening journey. An enriching and educational experience not to be missed!
| Date | Tour | Time |
| Sat, 21 Nov 2026 | Garden Trail tour | 9:00 am to 10:00 am |
| Sat, 21 Nov 2026 | Beginner Friendly Garden Tour & Horticulture Introduction Garden Tour | 9:00 am to 10:30 am |
Pre-registration is not required and subjected to availability. Admission is free. Participants are required to meet at Visitor Services Centre 15 minutes before the tour begins.
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