Get the scoop on all the fun things to do this weekend in Singapore!
Our city is bursting with fun activities – from cool cafes, bars and restaurants, to exciting things to do in October. Spooky season calls for some spooky adventures. So hop on the MRT and let’s (respectfully) check out all the cemeteries around Singapore. For those who aren’t as brave, how about cosying up with a horror movie instead? Remember to keep up to date with our latest news and happenings too! Make the most of the weekend with these cool things to do in Singapore.
Things to do this weekend in Singapore
1. Things to do: Haw Ror Villa 3
18 – 19, 25 – 26 October
Combining the best in horror and heritage is Haw Par Villa, fully taking advantage of its quirky statues and (slightly) terrifying decor. Running across two weekends, Haw Ror Villa is promised to be bigger and better than ever. Split into three zones, you’ll be given the fight of your life or you can take it easy and simply roam the park for a fully eerie experience.
Zone 1 brings you to an escape room where you have to solve riddles, spot clues, and go through a scare zone to uncover a mystery. Can you keep your wits about you? Zone 2 is for anyone looking to play detective for a night. Put your thinking caps on for this guided tour to figure out a (fictional) grisly murder that happened in the park 83 years ago. Once all the scares are done, relax at Zone 3, the Shaman’s Bazaar. The Halloween-themed flea market offers artisanal products, tarot card readings, and jagua tattoos.
Haw Ror Villa, free admission to the bazaar, ticketed experiences start at $45 per adult and $30 per child, Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118628
2. Shop: Esse pop-up
Until 3 November
If you’ve ever wanted to check out the high quality classics Esse creates in person, this is your opportunity to do so. The brand will be holding a pop-up at Crane Living, bringing a selection of best-sellers to showcase in the space. Want to see something specific? The team is more than happy to accommodate! Simply book an appointment and they’ll bring the pieces down just for you. Psst: there’s a 10% discount for any purchase made when you book an appointment!
Esse pop-up, Crane Living, 280 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427534
3. Things to do: Shoot Your Shot pop-up
14 – 20 October
Basketball fans, the latest piece of memorabilia has just popped up! In partnership with the legendary Lebron James, Hennessy has created a limited edition cognac that’s now available globally. Want a chance to score your very own bottle? Head down to the activation happening at Suntec City. Not only will you get to see the bottle up close and personal, you can try to snag one of them if you’re a top scorer in the basketball arcade game. Otherwise, you can find the bottles available for purchase at the pop-up or across Cold Storage outlets islandwide.
Shoot Your Shot pop-up, atrium in front of Uniqlo, Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
4. Things to do: I Am Watch
18 – 20 October
Horology enthusiasts are invited to gather for what might be one of the biggest events for watch lovers in Singapore. Dedicated to the Pan-Asian watch-collecting community, you’re welcomed to a relaxed and casual gathering with curated presentations. This includes cosy breakfast sessions, masterclasses, and film screenings.
I Am Watch, free admission, 38 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249731
5. Deal: Yum Cha’s 24th anniversary deals
Until 30 November
Does it get any better than $2.40 dim sum dishes? We think not. In celebration of its 24th anniversary, Yum Cha invites one and all to come feast on best selling dishes that have been on the menu since day one. We’re talking yummy bites like the fried yam and scallop, braised pork with buns, and golden pumpkin dumplings. It’s also introducing an exclusive dish — the Yum Cha Teapot Bao, made in-house and shaped like a traditional teapot!
Yum Cha’s 24-year anniversary deals, multiple locations including Chinatown and Changi
6. Things to do: Halloween cupcake decorating at The Marmalade Pantry
Every Sunday this October
If you need something to keep the little ones occupied this Halloween, let them get creative with The Marmalade Pantry’s latest collaboration. In partnership with Doughworkz, kids can show off their artistic flair by decorating six of The Marmalade Pantry’s signature petite cupcakes which they can take home along with an apron and chef’s hat. After putting all their energy into decorating, they can enjoy a kids’ meal from the Kids Corner menu. Parents can also sit in for an additional $12, including a cup of coffee or tea and a slice of cake. Oh, and best dressed kids can even win $100 worth of dining vouchers.
Halloween cupcake decorating at The Marmalade Pantry, $60 per child, Anchorpoint, #01-23/24/25/35/36, 370 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159953
7. Deal: Pattoo Tarlour’s 1-for-1 deal
Until 31 October
Itching to get a new tattoo done? Then this is your sign. Local tattoo parlour, Pattoo Tarlour is giving you the chance to snag two brand new masterpieces for the price of one this month. Simply reach out to the team to claim the promo, sort out the designs and pricing with them, and you’ll be on your way to getting some new ink. You can get customs or artist’s flashes done, but both designs need to be done on the same day.
Pattoo Tarlour’s 1-for-1 deal, enquire online
8. Entertainment: Cartoons Underground
19 October
This just in: Southeast Asia’s premier indie animation festival is back to showcase the renaissance of Singaporean animation. Nine international films and five Singapore student films have been selected out of 1,400 films to be shown during this year’s Cartoons Underground. Expect bold themes like sex positivity, mental health, comedy, horror and more to be explored through 2D, 3D, and stop motion animation in this 90-minute screening.
Cartoons Underground, standard tickets start at $20, Level 5, The Projector, Cineleisure, 8 Grange Road, Singapore 239695
9. Things to do: Deepavali Open House 2024
5 – 27 October
A whole four weekends of fun will be waiting for you to prep for the upcoming Deepavali festivities. The Indian Heritage Centre will once again become a hub for all things lights and culture with a vibrant carnival theme and dynamic atmosphere. Admission to the museum is free on weekends, with a slew of ticketed activities for all to enjoy. Doll up in the dress-up booth, get free henna done, get your cards read by a parrot astrologer, participate in a cooking demo, and more. Some activities are already sold out, so be quick and snap up your tickets while you can!
Deepavali Open House 2024, Indian Heritage Centre, 5 Campbell Lane, Singapore 209924
10. Entertainment: Accidental Death of An Activist
26 September – 19 October
When a man under interrogation falls to his death from a police station, there are many questions to be asked. Did he jump, or was he pushed? Unluckily for the police who are trying to avoid a scandal, a trickster has come to unravel the mystery. Despite the plot, we’ve heard this play will leave you in stitches with laughter while serving honest and thought-provoking commentary. Psst: captioned performances will be happening from 15 to 17 October with an electronic display providing real-time descriptions of what the actors are saying or singing. We love the accessibility!
Accidental Death of An Activist, tickets start at $40, #04-08, Wild Rice, Funan, 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179105
11. Exhibition The World of Studio Ghibli
4 October 2024 – 2 February 2025
A fantastical fantasy world awaits, Studio Ghibli lovers! This hot exhibition is one we’ve been waiting for since its announcement earlier this year, and we’re eagerly awaiting for the doors to open. This is the studio’s first ever showcase in Singapore, spotlighting groundbreaking animation, storytelling, and beloved characters that have captured our hearts for almost 40 years. The Artscience Museum will be going through its biggest transformation yet with 11 galleries. Take a journey through beloved films like My Neighbour Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and Howl’s Moving Castle.
The World of Studio Ghibli, ticket prices start at $24, Artscience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974
12. Highlight: Halloween Horror Nights 12
27 September – 2 November
If Asian superstitions and folklore give you the creeps, this year’s Halloween Horror Nights might send you into a frenzy. The biggest Halloween event of the year is back with brand new experiences and improved haunted houses across 18 nights. Spend a whole night exploring three scare zones, projection mapping shows, and even a new spooky speakeasy – the Viper Lounge. We won’t go into detail on what you can expect. The best way to find out is to experience it for yourself!
Halloween Horror Nights 12, tickets start at $80 for non-peak hours, Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
13. Things to do: Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
Until 27 October
Unleash your inner child with 11 bubble-themed rooms! Bubble Planet is making its Asia-Pacific debut with surreal and Instagrammable experiences. We’re putting real life behind us and entering an enormous bubble bath ball pit, a virtual reality room, an undersea LED room, and an infinity room. And we’re sure the kids are gonna love the robot-led bubble show and giant bubble dome!
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience, tickets start at $14.90 for children and $21.90 for adults, Hall 8B, Singapore Expo, 9 Somapah Road, Singapore 487370
14. Entertainment: Japanese Film Festival 2024
26 September – 20 October
Film buffs, rejoice! For a whole month, you can treat yourself to the wonders of Japanese cinema with this year’s Japanese Film Festival. The lineup for 2024 includes a blend of traditional and modern cinema as seen through its curated selection of 31 films across seven programmes. A true highlight is the screening of Godzilla in 4k restoration in celebration of its 70th anniversary. There are also post-screening Q&As and masterclasses to attend, so fastest fingers first!
Japanese Film Festival 2024, multiple locations including Shaw Theatres, Oldham Theatre, and The Projector
15. Things to do: Singapour Drink Tour
Available for private bookings
Are you trying to avoid the booze but still want to pay a visit to the coolest bars around town? Vegthiscity has the answer to all your woes. This three-hour tour isn’t any ordinary bar crawl. With zero-proof drinks taking less of a backseat in bar menus, you get to explore Singapore’s rich heritage through an alternative drink menu curated just for you. Tour destinations differ with every tour, so you might not experience the same bars we did. But we can tell you, you’ll walk away from the tour pleasantly hydrated but still buzzing on a non-alcoholic high.
Singapour Drink Tour, prices start at $129 per person, multiple locations
16. Dine: Singapore Food Festival 2024
1 – 31 October
Celebrate the old and the new at this year’s Singapore Food Festival! This month-long series of foodie events brings the best of both worlds, offering gastronomic journeys across multiple locations around Singapore. Want the full rundown? We’ve highlighted all the interesting things happening in our latest article on the Singapore Food Festival just for you.
Singapore Food Festival 2024, multiple locations around Singapore
17. Things to do: illumi
Until 2 February 2025
The Bayfront Event Space will be looking lit all year with the international debut of illumi. This massive light, sound and multimedia show boasts the world’s tallest tree of lights at 47 metres tall, fun animatronics and 20 million LED lights. Step into nine immersive worlds including the Wall of Lights, Jurassic Kingdom, Infinite Poles, Dune Palace and more. And of course, don’t forget to whip out your cameras for countless IG-worthy moments.
illumi, from $25/adult, $15/child, Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018970
18. Dine: Last chance to dine at Sommer
Until 26 October
And another one bites the dust. Unfortunately, we’ll be bidding farewell to Michelin-starred restaurant Sommer. A standout in the fine dining scene, Sommer celebrates modern European cuisine and nature’s finest ingredients. But fret not, there’s still some time to experience the wonders of dining at Sommer! The restaurant will be taking reservations until the end of October, so book your spots now.
Last chance to dine at Sommer, #01-02, 2 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018987
19. Exhibition: Monet Inside
Until 31 December 2024
Did you love your experience at the last Vincent Van Gogh: An Immersive Experience? Because another famed artist is being featured in a 360-degree spectacle. We’ll be seeing French painter Claude Monet’s works blown up with stunning visual effects, soundtracks, and a special narration from his longtime friend and art dealer, Paul Durand-Ruel, coming up in October. Uncover over 200 artworks projected on grand screens over six metres tall, and we’re sure that even more activities are to come!
Monet Inside, tickets now available for purchase, Level 3, Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188778
20. Things to do: Spirits Festival
Until the end of November
To commemorate both the Buddhist Ullambana Festival and the Taoist Hungry Ghost Festival, Haw Paw Villa will be hosting a number of activities for its third edition of the Spirits Festival. Sit in on the Interfaith Unity Blessings, where Taoist priests, Buddhist monks, and other religious leaders come together. Understand how Taoist, Buddhist, and Hindu faiths link regarding the afterlife or walk through a specially curated exhibition by Singapore History Consultants. What we’re looking forward to? The Rebirthing Experience where you get to lie in a coffin as a symbolic gesture of releasing bad karma.
Spirits Festival, Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118628
21. Things to do: Sentosa Night Mode
Until the end of October
Our beloved beach island is flipping the switch and unlocking all the thrills of the night with a slew of activities. Spice up your nights with a lineup of after-dark adventures and promotions. Once the sun sets, visit your favourite attractions like Skypark Sentosa by AJ Hackett, Skyline Luge Singapore, Skyhelix Sentosa, and Wings of Time which have all extended their closing hours. Or if you’d prefer wining and dining, visit any of the beach clubs along Sentosa for discounts on food and drinks.
Sentosa Night Mode, multiple locations within Sentosa
22. Nightlife: Silent Disco’s party in the sky
Once a month on select Saturdays
When the full moons come out to play, Silent Disco’s monthly party series is here to slay. Night owls, put this event on your calendar. The Full Moon themed parties will have party-goers gathered under the stars for a night of music and dancing. All you have to do is grab a set of headphones and click through to the genre you love. Switch between three channels playing the very best in dance, pop, and rock. Don’t forget to snap a picture for the ‘Gram.
Silent Disco’s party in the sky, SkyPark Observation Deck, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
23. Exhibition: Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco
Until 1 June 2025
From Shanghai to San Francisco, this exhibition reunites a set of hand-carved model pagodas for the first time in over a century. Inspired by real structures, the detailed models encapsulate the diversity of iconic buildings through historical periods. With this showcase, you’ll be treated to a picture of the cosmopolitan Shangai and San Francisco at the turn of the 20th century.
Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco, Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555
24. Exhibition: Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy?
Until 2 February 2025
As part of the National Gallery Singapore’s ongoing Sg Artist series, veteran artist Teo Eng Seng presents his latest exhibition depicting local and global events from the mid-20th century. This exhibition has been split into two different sections for you to explore. The artworks showcase Teo Eng Seng’s unique approach to art, inspired by things he’s seen, heard, or felt.
Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy?, National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
25. Exhibition: Borealis: Experience the northern lights amidst our Supertrees
Every Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Don’t have the budget for a trip to see the northern lights? Well, now you don’t have to with the newest installation at Gardens by the Bay’s Supertree Grove! Created by Switzerland-based artist Dan Acher, Borealis is an art installation combining layers of light and cloud particles to mimic the aurora borealis. This is accompanied with an atmospheric soundtrack by French composer Guillaume Desbois.
Borealis: Experience the northern lights amidst our Supertrees, free admission, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
26. Exhibition: Anagard: From nasi padang to the world
20 September – 27 October
Emerging Yogyakarta-based stencil artist Anagard will be showcasing his first solo exhibition in Singapore with esteemed collaborators from Singapore and Indonesia. With distinct and symbolic iconography, Anagard invites you to engage with thought-provoking narratives through his artwork that ranges from drawings to large-scale installations.
Anagard: From nasi padang to the world, free admission, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Galleries 1 & 2, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, 80 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189655
Pack this weekend with all the fun things to do in Singapore!
