The last quarter of every year always brings a wealth of exciting events and activities for everyone, and this year is no exception! Before we dive into the Christmas season, October kickstarts the quarter with festivities like Halloween and Oktoberfest! It’s also a great month to bring your date to various events and bond over fun or thrilling activities. Whatever your preference, read on to discover more about the exciting things you can do this October 2024!
Halloween Horror Nights
Duration: 27 Sep to 2 Nov 2024
Photo credit: Resorts World Sentosa website
We can’t have an article about October events without including the iconic Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore! Conquer your fears with four terrifying haunted houses, three sinister scare zones, three horrifying live shows, and exhilarating rides! If you love Battlestar Galactica during the day, you’ll love it even more at night!
Opening after hours, Halloween Horror Nights will test your courage and friendships (Love them or leave them? Expose everyone’s true colours when cooped up in the haunted house)! If you’re a fan of Jackson Wang, you must visit the “Under the Castle” haunted house, specially created and designed by Team Wang!
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Oktoberfest
Duration: Month of October
Photo credit: Brotzeit website
Made popular in Germany, Oktoberfest is a traditional folk festival where families come together to celebrate! It has now become an exhilarating celebration of beer and Bavarian culture internationally. In Singapore, many bars and restaurants honour Oktoberfest with culinary excellence and craft beers! Restaurants in Marina Bay Sands or popular German restaurants like Brotzeit are a few that bring the Bavarian cheer and cuisine to Singapore’s shores.
Singapore River Festival
Duration: 4 to 13 Oct 2024
Photo credit: Singapore River Festival website
Let the city come alive with splendid light shows and vibrant colours at the Singapore River Festival 2024! From captivating music performances on river cruises to dazzling light displays, there's something for everyone to enjoy as you stroll along the river. If you’re a pet owner, bring your furry little ones to a fun-filled pet-friendly event there! Plus, don’t miss out on the chance to participate in fun heritage games that celebrate our Singapore’s cultural heritage. Bring your cameras and loved ones from October 4 to 13 for this mesmerizing evening experience and create unforgettable memories at the Singapore River Festival 2024!
The World of Studio Ghibli
Duration: 4 Oct 2024 to 2 Feb 2025
Photo credit: Marina Bay Sands website
For the first time ever, a Studio Ghibli exhibition is opening in Singapore! If you’re an aspiring animator or a fan of Studio Ghibli’s productions, you won’t want to miss this chance to be the first to visit the exhibition this October! Allow yourself to be spirited away into iconic scenes from My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and more! Discover the characters that have brought tears and laughter through these films, as well as the creatives behind these extraordinary stories. Come experience their theatrical sets, interactive art, and activities, all at the ArtScience Museum!
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Halloween Trick-or-Treating at Woodgrove
Duration: Only on 31 Oct 2024
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Trick-or-treating is quite rare in Singapore, but not in the town of Woodgrove! This community has been decorating their houses to the nines for every special event since 2007, and Halloween is no exception! Each year, the estate hosts a “Best Decorated House Contest,” rewarding participants with attractive prizes for Halloween.
You can expect spectacular and imaginative decorations, with homeowners dressed up to fit the theme! Just for one night, on 31 October 2024, dress up as a monster or a fairy princess and head down to Woodgrove Estate for trick-or-treating! We guarantee you’ll have the best night ever!
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE
Duration: 12 Oct 2024 to 24 Mar 2025
Photo credit: Science Centre Singapore website
Embark on a space expedition without leaving the ground! Step into the phenomenal world of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE. This award-winning experience allows you to view never-before-seen footage of space in 360 degrees. Filmed over 250 hours to capture as many aspects of space as possible, you’ll be transported 400km above Earth to the International Space Station, where you can gaze at our planet and meet some of the inspiring astronauts who made it all possible. This extraordinary experience will leave a lasting impression you won’t want to miss!
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Haw Ror Villa 3
Duration: 18, 19, 25, 26 Oct 2024
Photo credit: Haw Par Villa website
Haw Ror Villa is back for the 3rd time this year in celebration of Hells’ Museum’s birthday! With upgraded scares and new experiences, this event will feature three exciting zones throughout the park:
Zone 1: Escape the Judges Wrath – A Hell’s Museum Escape Room
Zone 2: The Villa Has Eyes – An Interactive Guided Park Tour
Zone 3: The Shaman’s Bazaar.
Work together as a team to decipher puzzles or solve a murder mystery through these interactive scare zones. Don’t wait any longer—gather your bravest and smartest crew and head down to Haw Par Villa now to experience this horrific fun!
Singapore Food Festival
Duration: 1 to 31 Oct 2024
Photo credit: Singapore Food Festival website
No more horror for the faint-hearted—it's time to fill our bellies! Embark on a gastronomical journey at the Singapore Food Festival 2024! The festival promises an unforgettable culinary experience, featuring pop-up events and signature activities that celebrate the vibrant food scene and rich culture of Singapore.
Let food meet art at the “Food is Art” exhibition, where chocolatier Janice Wong takes you on a multi-sensory journey to showcase culinary creativity. Next, indulge in the future of dining at Marquee Singapore, complete with dazzling futuristic setups and entertainment, all while enjoying delicacies crafted by Michelin-starred chef Paul Longworth and others.
Finally, dine in the ethereal CHIJMES Hall, where you’ll be serenaded by a four-piece string quartet. If that’s not magical enough, watch as ballerinas glide gracefully on pointe while Singapore’s beloved chefs—Damian D’Silva, Marvas Ng, and Cheryl Koh—serve your dishes. This is truly the event of the month for all foodies!
Underground: The Summoning
Duration: 25 Sep to 3 Nov 2024
Photo credit: Battlebox Singapore on Facebook
Put your courage to the test 20 feet underground! Gather your bravest group of friends, because once you go down, there is no turning back. Work together to decide your fate in this 45-minute immersive theatrical horror experience! Based on the Japanese occupation in 1942, this horror escape room is set in the Battlebox bunker, located deep within Fort Canning Hill. With its rich history, it is Singapore’s only operational World War II bunker, making it the perfect setting to relive the horrors of war through this terrifying escape room. It’s not for the faint-hearted, so visit at your own risk!
Bubble Planet
Duration: ongoing
Photo credit: Bubble Planet website
A new exhibition has just hit town in the most fun and wholesome way! If you’re on the hunt for the ultimate Instagrammable destination, head down to Bubble Planet for an immersive experience with bubbles! With cutting-edge VR technology, you can soar high in a hot air balloon or embark on a whimsical journey through a variety of themed rooms and magical landscapes. Bring your little ones along and make their fairy-tale dreams come true as you explore 10 uniquely enchanting rooms! Prepare to have all 5 of your senses awakened as you embark on this captivating journey through Bubble Planet!
Illumi
Duration: 13 Sep 2024 to 2 Feb 2025
Photo credit: illimi.asia on Facebook
Step into a magical world of wonder at the world’s largest light, sound, and multimedia show at Singapore’s Illumi! Featuring the tallest lighted tree, lifelike animatronics, and thousands of LED installations, this event brings art to vibrant life. It offers a unique outdoor experience under the night sky. So, grab your cameras and get ready to join in on this captivating light show, only at Bayfront!
This October brings a host of thrilling activities that either chill your bones or make you feel like you’re floating on cloud nine! Whichever it is, this month is perfect for getting out of the house and exploring these enchanting experiences with your loved ones!
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