Things to do in Singapore in October are more than just Halloween-themed! Check out the hottest happenings during spooky month.
We’ve found plenty of things to do in Singapore in October, and no, it’s not all Halloween events in Singapore. Yes, we have our costumes in mind for the spooky events, but if you’re not the type to celebrate, we’ve also got other parties in Singapore, dining events, and mixers coming up. Read on and see what tickles your fancy.
Things to do in Singapore this October
1. Things to do: Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025
As the barriers go up and the street circuit starts taking shape, you know that the Formula 1 season is upon us. Expect more than 100 hours of entertainment across the three-day weekend. Think performances, roving acts, plus tons of art installations and activities to keep you busy. And if you didn’t get tickets to the main event, there are loads of other F1 events and parties in Singapore to check out.
When: 3 to 5 October 2025
How much: Free admission with some ticketed events
Where: Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025, Marina Bay Street Circuit and multiple locations around Singapore
2. Party: Nail Clipper Club: A sapphic party
@lycheebye69 sapphic prom. carrie vibez. a first eva collab btwn @bringyourroommate & @nailclipperclub 💘 🌈 save the date: 24 october, friday 🌈 tickets coming soon 🩷🧡🤍 #halloween #sapphic #wlw
Who said queer identities could only be celebrated in June? Organised by famed burlesque dancer Lychee Bye and event organisers Bring Your Roommate, prepare yourself for a Carrie-themed sapphic prom for the ages. Karaoke your heart out with live band The Carrie Cracksons, come dressed to the nines with your date to win the Prom Queefs award, and dance the night away with DJs Estr and Saudalexander before drag king boy band BTO.
When: 24 October 2025, 9.30pm to 3am
How much: Tickets start from $35
Where: Nail Clipper Club: A sapphic party, #02-01, Hard Rock Cafe, Hpl House, 50 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249724
3. Party: Slow & Steady
If you’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with the DJs in an intimate music set, head to Tipsy Unicorn for a chill daytime vibe. The team behind Nbhd Tunes is turning the Cloud Stage into a groove you can step into. Enjoy R&B, hip-hop, and slow jams by Chael, Soundsoffai, Zax, and Mr J all afternoon.
When: 5 October 2025, 2pm to 7pm
How much: Tickets start from $15
Where: Slow & Steady, Tipsy Unicorn, 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099007
4. Things to do: Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore
Have you gotten your mooncakes for the upcoming Mid-Autumn festival yet? We’re prepping our cameras and keeping an eye out for the gorgeous light-ups that’ll happen around the city. The heart of the action will happen around Chinatown with a giant lantern display! There are also numerous family-friendly activities taking place. Just check out our guide to the Mid-Autumn festivities.
When: Dates vary with each event
How much: Free admission with some ticketed events
Where: Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore, multiple locations including Gardens by the Bay, Jurong Lake Gardens, and Chinatown
5. Things to do: Haw Ror Villa 4 – The Final Journey
Can’t get enough of the spooky season? Great news: one of the spookiest attractions in town is hosting a terrifying birthday bash. In celebration of Hell’s Museum’s birthday, Haw Par Villa is bringing back its park-wide scare fest, and it’s not for the faint-hearted. Trust us because we went and we ended up running away frantically the whole time. This edition also marks Haw Par Villa’s last Halloween event, so it’s a must-visit if you haven’t already been.
This year, you’re an avid urban explorer who’s gotten an email from a fellow explorer who has mysteriously gone missing. It seems an ancient cult has infiltrated Haw Par Villa, creating a headquarters in our beloved park. Why have they come and what are they up to? It’s up to you to find out!
When: Various weekends between 3 October and 1 November 2025
How much: Tickets start from $55
Where: Haw Ror Villa 3, Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118628
6. Shop: Glamorous Giving 2025
For anyone with the itch to shop this month, we’ve just found a perfect excuse for you. Glamorous Giving returns in October, and it’s bringing discounts up to 70% off with it! Take this opportunity to refresh your wardrobe, get new home decor, and discover unique treasures at ultra-low prices as brands clear out their past-season collections.
When: 1 October 2025, 4pm to 9pm; 2 October 2025, 10am to 5pm
How much: Free admission
Where: Glamorous Giving 2025, #04-05, The Ground Theatre, *Scape, 2 Orchard Link, Singapore 237978
7. Entertainment: Crack the Case: The Dreamcatcher
A theatrical escape game by Sight Lines Entertainment that combines elements of live performance with a mystery story and fun puzzles for participants to solve. The story is set in a futuristic biotech city, where a brilliant scientist has planted a device at an unknown location, and must be stopped before time runs out.
When: 3 to 25 October 2025
How much: Tickets start from $78
Where: Crack the Case: The Dreamcatcher, Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Singapore 439053
8. Drink: Barcode at Torno Subito
Are you a cocktail lover who needs somewhere to be during the F1 weekend in October? This epic six-bar takeover happening at Torno Subito will be the ultimate playground for sipping. Standby for libations concocted by the likes of Jon Lee of Penrose, Holly Graham of Tokyo Confidential, Agung Prabowo of Panicillin, and more. Remember to order up snacks like pizzas and focaccia with tomato and olives to prepare yourself for the tipsiness.
When: 3 to 4 October 2025, 9pm till late
How much: Tickets start from $120 (includes four drinks and a snack)
Where: Barcode at Torno Subito, 26 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249686
9. Arts & culture: Singapore Art Book Fair
Celebrating all things print and magazine is the Singapore Art Book Fair. It has been happening annually since 2013, is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, and is considered one of the leading art book fairs in Asia. Exhibitors include artists, designers, distributors, zinemakers, and printmakers. There are even some fun craft workshops you can join! Learn how to fold a book out of a single sheet of paper, French link stitch bookbinding, basic linocut and printing, and more.
When: 31 October to 2 November 2025, 12pm to 8pm
How much: Tickets start from $6; workshops start from $30
Where: Singapore Art Book Fair, #05-03/06, New Art Museum Singapore, Whitestone Gallery, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Road, Singapore 089065
10. Shop: Makers’ Market
A new creative space has arrived in the form of the Punggol Markers’ Market. The weekend pop-up brings talented makers together in one location to showcase the very best creations they have. It’s also located right by Punggol Coast MRT station, so you won’t get lost on the way to finding it!
When: 25 to 26 October 2025, 12pm to 9pm
How much: Free admission
Where: Makers’ Market, Punggol Coast, 101 New Punggol Road, Singapore 828604
We’re pumped for the new month with these exciting things to do in Singapore for October!
