Gardens By The Bay Mid-Autumn Festival & Lantern Light-Up 2024 (FREE!)

Gardens by the Bay’s Mid-Autumn Festival display is always something families can look forward to at this time of the year! This year, it’s all about connecting with Singapore’s roots the light-ups and festivities take a nostalgic spin. Take time to explore the lantern light-ups in four locations: the Supertree Grove, Dragonfly Lake, The Meadow and Golden Garden.

Read more: Kid-Friendly Mid-Autumn Festival Events 2024

Supertree Grove light-ups & events

Supertree Grove is where you’ll find the bulk of Mid-Autumn Festival events and displays taking place. Bring the family to the Marketplace as it returns with an array of carnival rides, performances, street food and games daily from 6pm – 10pm.

Gardens by the Bay is also displaying Singapore’s largest-ever flower carpet at the Supertree Grove, featuring the iconic dragon playground and Singapore’s beloved national flower, the orchid.

Wander around the grove and you’ll find a number of photo-worthy light displays, including the Dragon Playground which doubles as a stage. There’ll also be a light-up inspired by the Pelican Playground of Dover, a floral arch made up of over 20 lantern peonies and a vertical lantern display that gives you the chance to win air tickets. Look out for the unique light-up crafted from traditional Korean paper and inspired by children’s folk games from Korea.

Other lantern displays, light-ups & activities

We’re most excited about The Shophouse at the Golden Garden. Inspired by Singapore’s shophouses from the 1840s to the 1960s, this row of brightly lit arches are bound to make you feel like you’ve entered a world from the past.

Head over to Dragonfly Lake at you’ll see lanterns designed by local art illustrator Mr Lee Kow Fond–inspired by the rising moon and water elements of Dragonfly Lake. Be sure to set aside time to visit The Meadow, too. There’ll be bubbles galore happening every night at 8.15pm and 9.15pm. Then, visit the Colonnade to walk under a display of 1,000 lanterns created by the community.

During this period, there will also be family-friendly workshops and activities. Join a parent-child lantern-making workshop, or sit in for some Chinese tea art appreciation and a Guzheng performance. More info here.

Sassy Mama tips: 

• The lanterns light up from 6pm onwards but it only gets dark after 7pm.
• The venue is stroller-friendly, so bring the whole fam!
• The Marketplace carnival games, F&B stalls and rides are scattered around Supertree Grove and The Meadow, so take your time to explore.
• There’ll be lots of walking and it gets humid. Dress comfortably and consider bringing a fan and insect repellent as it’s outdoors.

When: 4 – 22 September 2024, 6pm – 10pm Daily
Where: Gardens by the Bay
How much: Free!