FAQ - Children’s Festival featuring
Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2


General

This June school holidays, get ready to delve into the fascinating world of emotions as Children’s Festival returns for its 10th edition – this time, featuring an exciting collaboration with Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2!

The Supertree Grove will be transformed into an Inside Out 2-themed outdoor carnival with six interactive installations inspired by characters from Inside Out 2. Join us on a fun adventure with core Emotions like Anxiety, Envy, Ennui and Embarrassment, as we learn about emotions through play. 

Children’s Festival 2024 is an outdoor carnival featuring Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2-themed interactive installations. Pick up a complimentary activity trail booklet from the redemption counter, locate all 6 installations at the Supertree Grove and complete the activities in the activity trail booklet. Upon completion, present your activity trail booklet at the redemption counter at the sheltered corridor of Supertree Grove to redeem an exclusive Inside Out 2 sticker sheet. 

 

Event highlights include: 

  • Weekend Performances 
    Amazed, excited, mesmerized! Feel a whirlwind of emotions with the exciting line up of talented performers who will captivate you with their skills and creativity. Fringe performances such as bubble blowing, juggling and magic shows will come on during evenings of the first three weekends for all to enjoy.  
  • Crafty Workshops
    Join us for interesting and crafty workshops over the weekends as we dive into a world of creativity and imagination. Here, little ones can unleash their artistic talents and bring their arts and crafts home. Children aged 3 to 12 years old are invited to create their own Memory Orbs, musical boxes, friendship bracelets and more. Separate charges apply for these activities.
  • Carnival of Emotions
    Express your emotions as you explore exciting games in the fun-filled Carnival of Emotions! From staying calm as you knock off blocks to all-out mania with aiming balls in a tub, there's no shortage of fun to be had! Charges for carnival games apply. 
  • Outdoor Screenings of Disney and Pixar favourites
    Unwind as a family under the magical glow of the Supertrees and catch Disney favourites such as Coco, Elemental, Finding Dory and The Incredibles 2! Grab a cozy spot, relax under the stars, and get ready for an unforgettable night of family fun at Children’s Festival!
  • Retail Pop-up
    Own your emotions! Bring home an array of Inside Out-themed products at the retail pop-up located along the sheltered walkway after exploring all the Emotion Islands in the Garden of Emotions.
  • Garden Rhapsody - The Medley of Emotions
    Come and be dazzled by the magnificent sight of the Supertrees and enjoy a special edition of the nightly Garden Rhapsody, titled “The Medley of Emotions”. 

 

For more information on event highlights, please visit here.

Children’s Festival opening hours are from 25 May to 22 June 2024, 10.00am - 9.00pm daily. 

Note: The Inside Out 2 installations will close at 7.00pm.

Children’s Festival is predominantly held at the Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay.  Fringe activities such as stage performances and movie screenings will be held at Silver Garden. 

Be sustainable! As large crowds are expected, it is highly encouraged to use public transport to get to Gardens by the Bay. The nearest MRT station is Bayfront MRT Station (CE1/DT16) Exit B via the Circle Line or Downtown Line and Gardens by the Bay MRT station (TE22) via Thomson East-Coast Line. 

Click here for more information.

This is a non-gated event and admission is free to Supertree Grove. However, fees apply for selected activities and games. 

Time slot registration to visit the Children’s Festival is not required. However, registration is required for some selected activities within the Festival. 

Following are the activities that require registration (either pre-registration or onsite registration):

  • Workshops (includes Sand Art Workshop, Floral Bookmarks Craft Workshop, Keychain Crafts Workshop, Friendship Bracelet Craft Workshop, String Art Craft Workshop and Memory Orb Craft Workshop) 

 

Click here for more information.

Yes, our light and sound show Garden Rhapsody takes place daily at 7.45pm and 8.45pm. 

During this period, the theme is “The Medley of Emotions”. Immerse yourself in the display of lights and music as the Supertrees and Memory Orbs within the Kaleidoscope of Memories synchronise their illumination and change colours in harmony with the Inside Out soundtrack.

Children’s Festival is a rain-or-shine event. However, in the event of inclement weather, we advise visitors to take shelter and experience the event when the rain has stopped. 


Activities & Programmes

You may visit here for the list of events/ activities. Programmes are free unless stated otherwise. 

  Activity Location Dates 
1 Touch Family Festival 2024  The Meadow, Supertree Grove  25 May 2024 
2 National Family Festival at Gardens by the Bay  Supertree Grove  25 – 26 May 2024, 
1 - 2 Jun 2024, 
8 – 9 Jun 2024, 
15 – 17 Jun 2024
3 Travelling Art Carts at Children’s Festival by National Gallery Singapore Supertree Grove Lawn  25 May 2024 – 17 Jun 2024 
4 TOUCH Mental Wellness Programme  Supertree Grove  26 May 2024 – 2 Jun 2024 
5 Happy Me Happy You 2024  by En Community Services Society Ficus Room (Active Garden) 8 Jun & 22 Jun 2024

At this year’s Children’s Festival, families can look forward to an array of installations and activities inspired by both the core and new Emotions of Inside Out 2. 

This includes:

  • Kaleidoscope of Memories

  • Mood Swings

  • Expression Doodles

  • Emotion Mirrors

  • Fort Pillowtown

  • Memory Orb Mountain*

 

Click here for more information on the various installations. 

*Note: Socks are recommended to enter the Memory Orb Mountain and Fort Pillowtown for hygiene purposes. All installations will be suspended in the event of inclement weather. 

There are a total of six workshops and each session will take approximately 1 hour:

  • Sand Art Workshop (charges applicable at $15/pax)
  • Floral Bookmarks Craft Workshop (charges applicable at $15/pax)
  • Keychain Crafts Workshop (charges applicable at $15/pax)
  • Friendship Bracelet Craft Workshop (charges applicable at $15/pax)
  • String Art Craft Workshop (charges applicable at $15/pax) 
  • Memory Orb Craft Workshop (charges applicable at $18/pax)

 

All workshops are family friendly and best suited for children aged 3 - 12. Click here for more information on the various workshops including ticketing and registration details. 

Fringe performances such as bubble blowing, juggling and magic shows will come on during evenings of the first three weekends for all to enjoy at Supertree Grove Lawn and Silver Garden. Admission is free. 

Click here for more information on show timings. 

The Train of Emotions is a scenic train ride around Supertree Grove, bringing you and your little ones on a unique tour around the Supertrees to be introduced to the amazing world of Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 and learn about the different types of feelings in each Emotion island. 

The Train of Emotions ride is recommended for children agreed 7 years old and above, and taller than 120cm tall. Children aged between 5 to 6 years old and/or under 120cm will require a paid accompanying adult. The ride is not recommended for children aged 4 years and below. 

The Train of Emotions ride is available daily from 10am – 7pm and a ticket is required to board the train. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis and can only be purchased onsite at the Festival. 

Ticket Price:

  • 6 medals ($12) per ride

 

Note: Train rides will be suspended during inclement weather i.e. during lightning risk and heavy rain.

Members of the public are invited to enjoy complimentary outdoor screenings of Disney and Pixar favourites on 25 May and 26 May, and 1 June and 2 June at Silver Garden from 7.30pm. Come early to save a spot and enjoy free pre-screening stage performances from 6.30pm too!

  1. Sat, 25 May: Disney and Pixar's Elemental ©

  2. Sun, 26 May: Disney and Pixar's Coco ©

  3. Sat, 1 Jun: Disney and Pixar's Incredibles 2 ©

  4. Sun, 2 Jun: Disney and Pixar's Finding Dory ©

 

© 2024 Disney/Pixar

Gardens by the Bay’s Children’s Festival will also be one of the first places in Singapore where shoppers can get their hands on Inside Out 2-themed merchandise at a special retail pop-up located along the sheltered walkway. Inspired by fan-favourite Disney and Pixar characters, discover a delightful range for all ages, spanning apparel, reversible bucket hats, tote bags, drinkware, cushions, stationery and more.  

Between 25 May and 9 June, visitors may also win tickets to a movie screening of Inside Out 2. Simply take a creative photo of your adventures at Gardens by the Bay’s Children's Festival and upload it to your Instagram account with the hashtags #GBBChildrensFest #gardensbythebay #InsideOut2SG. Each winner will receive four movie tickets and a discount voucher to shop online at Disney Store (DisneyStore.asia) for more Pixar collectibles. 

As a bonus, visitors whose submitted photos feature Inside Out 2-themed outfits stand an additional chance to win Gardens by the Bay’s “best dressed” contest! Besides the hashtags above, tag @DisneyStoreSG to qualify for a chance to bring home a set of Disney Store Inside Out 2 plushies or playsets. Terms and conditions apply.

Click here for more information on the contest details. 

Friends of the Gardens members are entitled to 10% off ticketed workshops at Children’s Festival. Click here for more information.

Other Visitor information

Pets are permitted at the Outdoor Gardens as per visiting guidelines by Gardens by the Bay. 

Food and drinks are not available at Children’s Festival. Click here for dining options available at Gardens by the Bay.

Activities are wheelchair-friendly. If you require assistance or have specific accessibility needs, please do not hesitate to approach our event crew stationed at various points. They will be more than happy to assist you and ensure that you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience at our event.