Whether you want to party with your ‘best dressed’ costume or boogie at home with a killer playlist, we have the perfect guide to celebrate Halloween in Singapore.
There’s something strange in the neighbourhood… Halloween (31 October) is just around the corner and we know the best ways to celebrate it in Singapore. Okay, so massive spooktastic jamborees are still on pause this October, thanks to Covid. But hold up, that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the festivities. We’ve compiled a list of Halloween costume shops, themed dining events and fun home activities – horror movie marathon, anyone?
How to celebrate Halloween in Singapore
1. First things first: The costume
Whether you’re going for spooky or sexy, hilarious or heroic, Halloween is that one time of the year when you can don a wig and play dress-up – no judgment! For a top-to-toe transformation, here are some of the best shops in Singapore to rent or buy costumes so you can copy your favourite celeb, superhero, ghoul, or cuddly mascot. Go crazy with meme-worthy costume ideas!
2. Dive into the supernatural
What do you get when you bring together a hotel and a bookstore? A mystical experience! Andaz Singapore and The Moon are joining hands for a staycay like no other. You’ll rest your head in a Halloween-themed room, sink your teeth into “worm-infested dirt pots” and “severed witch fingers” upon arrival, and try out a tarot card reading and crystal pairing session either online or at The Moon in Chinatown. You’ll also get breakfast, a pair of crystals and $50 dining credits as part of the staycay.
Andaz Singapore’s Halloween package, 29-31 Oct, 5 Fraser Street, Singapore 189354
3. Spooky afternoon tea, anyone?
Celebrate Halloween in bite sizes with Tablescape’s afternoon tea set ($68). New additions include the monster cake pop with caramel and pumpkin, as well as DIY cupcakes. Other highlights: chocolate hazelnut eclair, velvet cheese mousse and foie gras tartlet with nectarine and pistachio. Want an alcoholic version? Get the boozy set ($148) to enjoy nibbles with bottled Green Gimlet and 1959 cocktails from Smoke & Mirrors.
Tablescape’s Halloween Afternoon Tea, 10-31 Oct, available for delivery and self-collection at L3, Grand Park City Hall, 10 Coleman Street, Singapore 179809
4. A Halloween date with ice cream
Museum of Ice Cream Singapore goes down the spooky route this month with its Halloween at The Museum event (from $42 per person). Dress your freaky best and explore 14 installations that have been transformed into a haunted town. Expect trick-or-treat fun and chilling ice cream treats!
Halloween at The Museum, 28-31 Oct, 100 Loewen Road, Singapore 248837
5. Toast to Halloween!
Pop over to the top of Marina Bay Sands for a special Halloween-themed edition of Lavo’s Sunday Champagne Brunch (from $98 per person). Dishes on the menu include charcoal pizza with pumpkin puree, ricotta, toasted sunflower seeds and candy corn, foie gras and beef short rib croquettes, pumpkin cupcakes, cinnamon cheesecake and more. Plus, enjoy regular brunch faves like fresh seafood and free-flow drinks.
Lavo Sunday Champagne Brunch – Halloween Edition, 31 Oct, 12-3pm, Tower 1, Level 57, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
6. A fang-tastic buffet for the undead
Step into the “dungeon” at Lime Restaurant where the Halloween buffet ($88 per adult) reigns supreme. Highlights of the spooky spread include a jack-o-lantern salad, a graveyard cheese platter, hearty meat cuts, Asian classics, and Davy Jones’ ghost ship seafood bar. Don’t forget the choco-nana coffin (choc banana brownie) and zombie brain (Eton mess) for dessert!
Sublime Halloween at Lime Restaurant, 29-31 Oct, Parkroyal Collection Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058289
7. Hello, police? There’s been a murder
A sequel to last year’s Murder at Mandai Camp, this interactive horror mystery game takes you to Singapore’s most infamous haunted hospital. The 90-minute virtual escape room experience ($45 per entry) involves augmented reality, flashback and puzzle elements as amateur sleuths dig into an unsolved murder that occured at the site. Psst: teams who pin down the culprit will be in the running to win the grand prize – it’s a 2D1N stay at Shangri-La Singapore’s Valley Wing (worth $1,500)! Oh, and on Halloween weekend itself, immerse yourself in the live experience combining an in-person escape room and virtual gameplay.
Murder at Old Changi Hospital, 8 Oct-7 Nov, available online
8. For hair-raising scares
SuperPark transforms into a petrifying place for Halloween, featuring three scare zones crawling with zombies and clowns. The Horror Maze takes you through dark events of the British Occupation in Singapore, while the Devil’s Bend is haunted by the spirits of dead drivers. Want a spine-tingling experience mixed with a dash of nostalgia? The abandoned Haunted Playground, a former burial site, will have you shook. Psst: keep an eye out for characters like the Wicked Witch, the Nun and the Killer Bride so you don’t get the shock of your life. Oh, and all the sports activities are still open for fun times throughout the Halloween sessions.
SuperSpook at SuperPark, 22-32 Oct, #02-477, Tower 1, Suntec City (North Wing), 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
9. Toast to a ghoulish meal
Delight in all things devilish and delicious at Pazzion Cafe, with its Halloween combo ($22) that features an “eye scream” French toast and Vampira’s bloody mocktail. That’s charcoal bread with dark choc, berry compote, flowers, figs and ice cream, alongside a sparkling beet and ginger drink, in case you’re wondering.
Halloween at Pazzion Cafe, until 31 Oct, #B1-243, Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
10. What a terrifying sight
The annual blood-curdling event at Universal Studios Singapore returns, this time with a behind-the-scenes showcase of terrors from its past nine years. You’ll be walking amidst haunted houses, creepy props and roaming monsters like the Wolfman, Dracula, Frankenstein and the Bride of Frankenstein. For something a little more lighthearted, check out the Trail of Treats for a trick-or-treating sesh, and mingle with the Sesame Street characters at their Halloween meet-and-greet.
Halloween Horror Nights Exhibition, until 7 Nov, Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
11. Buckle up for frightening films
It’s the season of all things creepy and The Projector is celebrating with its Halloween showcase of flicks like Pan’s Labyrinth, Let The Right One In and Impetigore playing till November. Plus, dress up to join in the fun on Halloween weekend with prizes like $40 gift cards and tote bags. Oh, and the special spine-chilling menu includes the likes of “witches brew” and “pizzadilla”.
Halloweenie, 29 Oct-28 Nov, The Projector, #05-00, Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road, Singapore 199589
12. Scare yourself silly with horrors
Whether you believe it or not, everyone knows Singapore has a rep for being haunted. We’re all for science and facts but when you’ve heard too many stories, reports and urban legends surrounding particular areas, it’s hard to shake it off. As a treat, we’ve compiled some of the most haunted places in Singapore, from derelict buildings to old hospitals. If you love all things spooky but you’re too chicken to check them out, get acquainted with our killer Halloween playlist or horror movie binge-watch list. You know Asians do horror films best!
Who’s ready to conjure up some freaky fun for Halloween in Singapore? Remember to stay safe!
