sThings at the Gardens are getting mighty big and exciting this March! Here are some of the exciting programs for everyone in the family: • Blossom Bliss: Save the air-ticket! Once again, you can walk among beautiful peach blossoms i.e. Sakuras, of virtually all colours (a rare treat!) at the Flower Dome. (Ticketed, with timing) • The Dye-nosaur Gardens: Catch many multi-coloured LIFE-SIZED dinosaurs roar to life in front of your very eyes! (Free) • Trail of the Missing Colours – … [Read more...]
Christmas at Gardens by the Bay 2016 – Merry Medley Garden Trail
5 ways to have a truly Merry, Magical Christmas at Gardens by the Bay The Gardens is ready to welcome one and all this Christmas season! Step into the Flower Dome of the Gardens by the Bay as you count down to the end of another year together with your family and friends. Be immersed in the crisp, cool and magical wintry atmosphere created specially by the team here at Gardens by the Bay. Merry Medley at the Flower Dome Fri, 11 November 2016 to Thu, 5 January 2017 Daily 9.00am … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to visit Mid-Autumn@Gardens by the Bay 2016
This Mid-Autumn at Gardens by the Bay took me completely by surprise. I had come anticipating to see our favourite Garden adorned with beautiful lanterns but walked away with much more! Beyond just lanterns, it was actually very culturally immersive! A unique place to learn just that bit more about Chinese culture and folklore! Here’s 10 reasons why you should visit: 1. Gigantic Lanterns: There are 10 beautifully lit, larger-than-life lanterns that depict the story … [Read more...]
Blossom Beats at Gardens By The Bay
We were toying with the idea of booking a flight to Japan to witness the Cherry blossoms in April. However due to various reasons, the plan didn't materialise. When we received the Press Release that there will be a Cherry blossoms floral display at Gardens By The Bay, I couldn't be happier. My dream of experiencing 'Hanami' under the Sakuras in Japan may not be able to come true (yet) but hey, I am now able to see them in person, right here in Singapore! More than 20 … [Read more...]
Gardens By The Bay: Gardens of Wonder Children Festival
It was the first day of the March school holidays. Even though I had to work yesterday morning, I brought the the children to our favourite Gardens By The Bay for their Gardens of Wonder Children's Festival in the evening. When we arrived at 6pm, we were heartened to see The Gardens teeming with families - parents, kids, grandparents, all out enjoying some quality bonding time together on a Saturday evening. There are families jogging, roller-blading, scooting, having fun at the waterplay … [Read more...]
Celebrate SG50 at Gardens by the Bay!
With Singapore's 50th birthday just a week away, Gardens by the Bay joins in the celebrations with brand-new orchid floral display showcasing Singapore stories, a SG50 edition of the Garden Rhapsody music and light show, and special ticketing deals! Here are some highlights: 1. "From Tales to Legends: Discover Singapore Stories" Floral Display at the Flower Dome From 31 July till 13 Sept 2015 | 9am to 9pm | Flower Dome | Admission … [Read more...]
Every family wins at the Cold Storage Kids Run 2015
Dear Dana, Congratulations Darling! You’ve completed your first solo run. It was 800m and you ran with all your might. You told Mommy and I later that you “didn’t stop running” and when you were tired, you “ jogged and bounced”...Haha, things that Daddy taught you during those sessions we had in the gym and eventually at the running tracks nearby. We are very proud of you. For the record, we didn’t know which position you came in. Because it simply didn’t matter. What was important was you … [Read more...]
Strolling through a ‘Wintry’ Christmas Wonderland@Gardens By the Bay
All of us in Singapore are spoilt for choice for recreational places to go every school holidays. However, admittedly, most places or activities are only open during the day (when we are working) and some may cost an arm or a leg. Where can we then go during the cool of the night that is relatively cheap, or better still, free for the whole family to immerse in some festive magic? The good folks at Gardens By the Bay have done it again - inventing a mesmerizing showcase that is set to … [Read more...]
Kaleidoscope of Colours at The Singapore Garden Festival 2014
Asia's biggest flower and garden show, Singapore Garden Festival (新加坡花园节) is back this year, bigger and better, presenting a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors, creativity and floral beauty to our tiny island. Held for the 1st time on the sprawling grounds of Gardens by the Bay, visitors can adore Asia's finest orchids, spend a relaxing day in the beautifully primed gardens lined with amazing floral installations, shop for your gardening needs and attend horticultural talks and other hands-on … [Read more...]
Tulipmania 2014 – The Colours, the Crowd and the Company!
We finally made it! Over the long Good Friday/ Easter weekend, we jiggled everyone’s busy schedules, squeezed a carload of adults with one preschooler and off we went to Holland! Well…sort of. We went to Gardens by the Bay for the much anticipated Tulipmania 2014!Tulipmania - 14 April to 4 May (9am to 9pm)Upon reaching, we were greeted by a car park queue that could be seen from space. The ticketing queue offered little consolation. But bent on making lemonade when life gives us … [Read more...]