Grand Arch programmes
Enjoy guided garden tours, dazzling LED lion dances, and cultural exhibitions celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival traditions and Singapore’s heritage.
Last updated on 29 September 2026
Guided tours of Edible Garden
📅 19, 20, 26, and 27 September 2026 (Weekends)
📍 Grand Arch, Chinese Garden
⏰ 6pm – 7pm
🔗 Registration required (see below)
Ever wondered where your food comes from? Join our guided tour of the Edible Garden and discover the fascinating world of fruits and vegetables – from seed to table. A fun and eye-opening experience for the whole family!
Note:
All participants must be registered to join this tour.
Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes, and bring along a water bottle and an umbrella/poncho (in the event of wet weather).
In the event of light rain, the tour will still proceed. However, in the case of heavy rain, the tour will not proceed.
Registration will close 3 days before the tour, or when registration is full.
Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email at least 3 working days before the tour.mage.
Registration details for various sessions of the Edible Garden guided tour
Date & time | Route & meeting point | Registration links (2 sessions per timing) |
|---|---|---|
19 Sep (Sat), 6pm to 7pm | Route: Edible Garden at Chinese Garden Meeting point: Grand Arch | |
20 Sep (Sun), 6pm to 7pm | ||
26 Sep (Sat), 6pm to 7pm | ||
27 Sep (Sun), 6pm to 7pm |
LED lion dances
📅 20 and 27 September 2026 (Sundays)
📍Grand Arch, Chinese Garden
⏰ 7:45pm and 8:45pm (Two sessions)
Feel the beat, feel the energy! Our dazzling LED lion dance lights up the night in a spectacular burst of colour and rhythm, bringing good fortune and great vibes to the whole family.
Mid-Autumn Festival: A Taste of Reunion – Travelling Exhibition by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
📅 19 September – 4 October 2026
📍Grand Arch, Chinese Garden
⏰ All day
"Mid-Autumn Festival: A Taste of Reunion" highlights the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival and its cultural significance on family reunion and kinship love, featuring information about the mooncake moulds and artisanal mooncake makers of Singapore in this travelling exhibition. Visitors can also pick up props available at the exhibition and snap some fun shots against the backdrop.
Wan Qing Yuan: A Journey Through History and Heritage – Travelling Exhibition by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
📅 19 September – 4 October 2026
📍Grand Arch, Chinese Garden
⏰ All day
Did you know that Wan Qing Yuan was originally known as the Bin Chan House? Or did you know that the villa once served as the residence of prominent local figures and has witnessed significant historical events? This exhibition offers an opportunity to explore Wan Qing Yuan's role in history and its place within the broader context of the Balestier precinct's heritage.
Visitors can also walk away with a multi-layered stamp print postcard of Wan Qing Yuan that they can create themselves on 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 September 2026 at Bonsai Garden!Enter content to place beside the image.