Winter Wishes is a Gardens by the Bay school programme in Flower Dome from 23 November to 31 December 2026. The facilitated version lasts 45 minutes, is recommended for ages four to six and costs S$100 per group of 20. Flower Dome admission is a separate charge.
The self-guided Free and Easy option is recommended for children aged six and under. Educators receive a free digital resource kit, while admission to Flower Dome still applies. Use the Gardens’ seasonal programme enquiry form to confirm a date, the appropriate school admission rate and the total cost.
- Dates — 23 November to 31 December 2026
- Location — Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
- Facilitated — 45 minutes, recommended ages four to six, S$100 per group of 20 plus Flower Dome admission
- Free and Easy — Recommended ages six and under, digital kit for educators, Flower Dome admission applies
Plan your visit
At a glance · Official information · Common questions
Chapters 1–3 · What to know before you go
Chapters 4–6 · What to expect and how to plan
At a glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Dates | 23 November to 31 December 2026 |
| Location | Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay |
| Facilitated | 45 minutes, recommended ages four to six, S$100 per group of 20 plus Flower Dome admission |
| Free and Easy | Recommended ages six and under, digital kit for educators, Flower Dome admission applies |
| Main themes | Poinsettias, Christmas trees, decorations and festive traditions |
| Next step | Send a request through the school seasonal programme form. |
Chapter 1 of 6
Choose between the facilitated and self-guided versions
The facilitated option gives the class a fixed 45-minute session about plants used in festive celebrations. The Gardens lists an activity sheet, a sticker sheet and a take-home craft for each child in this version. It suits a class that wants a defined start and finish and would benefit from having the activity led on site.
The Free and Easy option gives educators a digital resource kit and lets the school lead the visit. It can suit younger children who need more breaks or a group that wants to focus on just a few plants. Check the booking requirements and Flower Dome admission for this option. Free refers to the educational resource in the listing, while entry into the conservatory remains chargeable.
A family visiting independently can use the public Flower Dome information and plan its own observations. The Winter Wishes page sits under the Gardens’ school programmes. If you are hoping to book the facilitated version for a family or community group, check eligibility with the Education team before treating the school programme price as an individual ticket.
Chapter 2 of 6
Budget for group charges and admission
Separate the programme charge from Flower Dome tickets. For one facilitated group of up to 20 participants, the listed programme fee is S$100. A group of 20 therefore has a S$5 programme cost per child before admission. A group of 16 still has a S$100 programme charge under the general school FAQ, so the programme portion is S$6.25 per child before admission.
The school FAQ says a party larger than 20 needs additional groups. For example, 25 children need two groups. At the published fee that would be S$200 for the facilitated portion, plus admission. Ask whether both groups can run at the same time and how each group will enter. A split timetable may affect transport, staffing and where children wait.
The Gardens says concession conservatory rates are available to eligible institutions through its Education team. Ask for the actual child and adult admission costs in writing. Add the cost of transport and confirm how accompanying adults are counted. The school FAQ says up to three accompanying teachers, staff or parent volunteers per group are excluded from the programme headcount. Confirm their admission arrangements separately.
Chapter 3 of 6
Send an enquiry that the Education team can act on
Include your school name, preferred date and backup date, the number and ages of children, and whether you want facilitated or Free and Easy. The dates on the Winter Wishes listing describe the programme window. They do not show how many sessions remain. Wait for the school’s reservation confirmation before assuming a slot is held.
If the group needs support for mobility, sensory access or another part of the visit, say what would help and ask where the class should meet. A school with two groups may also need to confirm whether the sessions start together or run one after another. That question affects how many adults must be ready at each meeting point.
Use the confirmed visit details for the parent letter. A simple note can state the meeting time, pickup plan and what children should bring. Keep the Gardens’ confirmation with the teacher leading the visit. If numbers change, use the organiser’s contact instructions to find out what the school can amend.
Chapter 4 of 6
What children can notice in Flower Dome
The programme introduces poinsettias, Christmas trees and the use of plants in decorations. Begin with what a child can see. Ask them to describe a shape or compare the colours of two parts of a plant. Then invite them to say how that plant might look as a decoration. This makes the topic accessible even to a child who has never heard the plant names.
For language practice, ask for one sentence that includes a detail. A child might describe a pointed red shape or a row of green branches. For a short numeracy activity, count repeated shapes or compare two sizes. Let the group finish looking before asking for answers. One or two purposeful questions are enough in a busy public space.
For a class with different festive traditions, ask children to describe decorations they have seen at home or in public. Invite observations without expecting every child to celebrate in the same way. An indoor garden visit can connect plants with design, colour and memory as well as a seasonal tradition.
Chapter 5 of 6
Build the outing around the Flower Dome booking
The Gardens gives its address as 18 Marina Gardens Drive. Use its transport page to check the route and ask the Education team for the group meeting point. The Flower Dome booking is the anchor. If the school is arriving by bus, confirm a suitable drop-off, enough time for a headcount, and where the class will assemble before entering.
Leave room for toilets, transitions and a short pause. If you are doing a facilitated visit, ask where children should wait before it begins. If leading a Free and Easy visit, choose a small number of things to look for rather than expecting the whole group to move at the same speed through every display.
The Christmas Train Show is a separate Flower Dome display. If it is part of your plan, check what will be on view on the confirmed date and how the school admission applies. Keep the seasonal class programme and any public attraction booking distinct when budgeting.
Chapter 6 of 6
A before, during and after plan for a preschool class
Before the outing, show children two pictures of plants or decorations and ask them to name one feature they expect to find at Flower Dome. Give the adults a one-page plan covering the school’s confirmed arrival point, group assignments and a way to contact the lead teacher. A small number of clear responsibilities is easier to carry out at a public attraction.
During the visit, give children time to look before asking what they notice. A four-year-old might point to a colour. An older child might name a repeated shape, compare two plants or explain which one would make a suitable decoration and why. Keep the group on the paths and use the on-site guidance about what can be touched.
After returning, invite each child to draw one plant detail and explain what they remember. For a class with a digital resource kit, compare the drawings with the kit and choose one idea to revisit. If the facilitated group has take-home materials, use them as a prompt for a short family conversation. A visit with two or three memorable observations can be more useful than a long checklist of displays.
Contents · Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
When does Winter Wishes run in 2026?
The Gardens lists 23 November to 31 December 2026.
Is the S$100 price the total?
It is the facilitated fee for a group of 20. Flower Dome admission is separate.
What age is it for?
The facilitated version is recommended for ages four to six. The self-guided version is recommended for ages six and under.
Does Free and Easy include admission?
Flower Dome admission still applies. Educators receive a free digital resource kit.
How do schools book?
Use the Gardens’ seasonal programme enquiry form and confirm the date, costs and headcount with its Education team.
Booking and official information
- Official Winter Wishes programme
- School seasonal programme enquiry form
- Gardens by the Bay school visit FAQ
- Official Gardens by the Bay transport directions