7 best highlights of Asia Pacific’s first Disney’s Stitch-themed outdoor festival in Singapore

Don your best floral shirt and get ready for an out-of-this-world good time, as a whole lotta ‘ohana love is coming to the heart of Singapore. From 24 May to 15 June, the iconic Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay is getting a cheeky intergalactic makeover for Asia Pacific’s first-ever Disney’s Stitch-themed Children’s Festival – just as its live-action version hits screens. 

Get ready for a space-meets-island crossover, bursting with larger-than-life installations, plant and space-inspired creative workshops, carnival games, and exclusive Stitch goodies you’ll absolutely want to take home. Plus, entry is free. 

If you’re looking to introduce your kiddos to the wild world of Experiment 626, here are seven must-see highlights from this wildly whimsical, wonderfully Instagrammable adventure.

Immersive, larger-than-life installations

Playtime just got supersized with colourful, colossal sets that bring Stitch’s adventures to life. Fancy surfing without saltwater in your nose? Climb aboard the Great ‘Ohana Wave, a swoopy, loopy slide that lets kids catch imaginary curls like Lilo’s sister Nani on her board. Then there’s the Forest of Belonging, an inflatable playscape where young explorers can wander through interactive zones celebrating family, friendship, and the odd hijinks or two.

Dial up the fun with Space Adventure, a mini mission where kids channel their inner space ranger, charging up with glowing light beams to save the galaxy – or at least complete the course. Over at Stitch’s Mischief Makers, little hands can scoop, squeeze and shape kinetic sand, turning it into sandy masterpieces.

Amp up the fun by picking up a free activity trail booklet at the event counter and collecting stamps at each station. Complete the trail to redeem an exclusive Stitch-themed postcard and sticker sheet set. Just a heads-up: while the festival runs until 9pm, the installations close at 7pm, so don’t leave your adventure too late.

Space and island-themed carnival games

Over at the Stitch-themed carnival, the fun continues with games designed to keep active kids busy and adults very tempted to join in. Charges for carnival games and rides apply.

Meet and greet sessions

Fans will have the exciting opportunity to meet a special friend from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch at the Supertree Grove Lawn. Come in your brightest tropical flair on June 7 and 8, snap a photo, score a hug, and create wonderful memories with your friends and family.

Admission is free, but you’ll have to be quick as there are only limited meet-and-greet passes per session – there are four sessions a day at 3.45pm, 4.45pm, 5.45pm, and 6.45pm. The queue for the passes opens 15 minutes before each session on a first-come, first-served basis. Terms and Conditions apply.

Special edition of the Garden Rhapsody

Stay a little longer after the sun sets and witness the Supertrees come to life in Garden Rhapsody – The Way to ‘Ohana. This special edition of the nightly light and sound show is inspired by music from Lilo & Stitch. You’ll hear familiar tunes like ‘Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride’ and other nostalgic earworms as lights ripple and shimmer across the Supertree Grove.

There are two showtimes at 7.45pm and 8.45pm daily. Either way, it’s the perfect, starry-eyed way to wrap up your visit.

Retail pop-up with exclusive merchandise

Some people come for the fun. Others, for the limited edition merch. And the retail pop-up along the North Colonnade won’t disappoint. It’s Stitch-core galore, with a curated collection of exclusive Gardens-themed goodies, including those featuring Stitch against a backdrop of Supertrees.

Music and dance performances

As the sun dips below the Supertrees, the energy kicks up a notch with The Great Island Series, a dazzling live show by Cake Theatre! that fuses music, movement, and plenty of tropical fun. Expect a bit of drama, a bit of whimsy, and a whole lot of crowd-pleasing moves set to the medley of catchy tunes and swaying island rhythms. 

The performances run from 5pm to 7pm on selected days, and are free. Just kick back and soak up some theatre under the skies.

Creative workshops featuring plants

Let your curious side take over with creative family-friendly workshops, where art meets eco-awareness in the most adorable, crafty way imaginable. From crafting floral keychains in Circle of Blooms and assembling a lei (flower garland) in Petals & Paradise to designing glowing, space-themed Cosmos Lanterns and smooshing up gooey DIY slime in Goo-ey Fun!, these sessions are both educational and endlessly entertaining. Your kids might even learn about canoe plants in the charming Plants on the Move! workshop that blends botany with play. 

Workshops are held at the Cannonball Room, and activity fees apply.

Don’t miss your chance to catch Stitch at Gardens by the Bay’s Children’s Festival. Find out more here.