Over the last few years, Singapore Botanic Gardens has been lit up with community decorated tress as part of year-end Trees of the World display. This year, Gardens-A-Glow builds on this tradition with community-decorated trees and other activities from 5 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Gardens-A-Glow at Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens has always been a place where people come together and Gardens-A-Glow celebrates this connection and community spirit during the year-end season.
At the heart of Gardens-A-Glow will be around 250 trees decorated by individuals, families, organisations and community groups. The decorated trees will be lit up from 7 pm to midnight daily during the period of 5 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
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There will also be light installations, themed displays, exhibitions and activities across the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Away from the bustle of Orchard Road, a walk through Singapore Botanic Gardens in the evening is a way to enjoy the glow of festive lights while soaking in the atmosphere of the year-end season.
Free Tree Decorating Sessions for the Public
Those are interested in helping to decorate the trees that will be on display as part of Gardens-A-Glow can indicate their interest for free tree decorating session (limited slots available) that will be held at Singapore Botanic Gardens from 14 to 29 November 2026.
This is an opportunity for family and friends to come together to help decorate the trees, adding their own touch, and getting them ready for Gardens-A-Glow.
Where possible, the use of reusable, recycled or upcycled materials for the decoration is encouraged. The full decorating guidelines can be found here.
Those who are interested to help decorate the trees can register their interest using this online form.
Contributions to the Garden City Fund
Additionally, individuals and organisations can also choose to contribute towards Gardens-A-Glow through the Garden City Fund, NParks’ registered charity and Institution of a Public Character (IPC).
With a donation of $800 or more, donors can sponsor and decorate one of these trees.
Donations will go towards supporting the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ work, ranging from conserving its rich botanical and cultural heritage and advancing research, to supporting education and community programmes that connect people with nature.
Following the festivities, the trees will be planted in parks and green spaces around Singapore, where they can continue to grow as part of our City in Nature.
Get more information about Gardens-A-Glow.
