It’s that time of the year again! October signals Halloween celebrations across our island, and whether it’s a haunted house trail or trick-or-treat, this beloved holiday is the perfect time to get involved together as a family. We sussed out the best family-friendly events this year so you and the little ones can prepare to get into some toil and trouble!
This article is updated for 2022!
Some spooky scares await at Universal Studios Singapore once again! Amidst the roller coaster rides and Halloween-themed food, bring the brave little ones to visit the haunted houses and scare zones. On top of getting boo-ed up, there is also a lazer tag experience you can sign up for and live performance to enjoy together. This will be a Halloween celebration to remember!
Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269, +65 6577 8888, www.rwsentosa.com/en/promotions/attractions/hhn
If haunting ghouls and flesh-eating monsters are too scary for the kiddos, bring them for something more tame at the S.E.A. Aquarium. This year’s event has a Trick Or Treat Trail where kids can get up close with some spooky creatures of the ocean while learning fun facts about them. Spot the manta rays Manja, Mako or Mika dressed in Halloween garb for a photo opportunity too, as well as the Skeleton Divers who will be making appearances during feeding time.
S.E.A. Aquarium, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269, +65 6577 8888, www.rwsentosa.com/en/promotions/attractions/deep-boo-sea
How does an indoor playground with a dose of horror sound? If that seems like fun, visit Super Spook 2022 held at SuperPark over the weekends of October 21 to 23 and 28 to 30, 2022. There are a total of 3 zones: Haunted Maze, Heartland Horror and The Butcher, with participants having to navigate the different structures and scare actors. Book tickets early before they’re sold out!
SuperPark, #02-477, Suntec City (North Wing, 3 Temasek Blvd, Tower 1, Singapore 038983, +65 6239 5360, www.superpark.com.sg/superspook2022
Take your Halloween celebration indoors, to the kitchen to be specific. With Bells Baking Studio’s Halloween workshop, families and kids can join in the fun to whip up some sweet and scary treats! With tickets starting from SG$100, put on your best costume and sign up for the 4-hour workshop to try baking monster cupcakes and brain cakes with the help of the coaches and chefs. Best part? You get to take home your creations!
Bells Baking Studio, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02-408/409/411/412, Singapore 038983, +65 6473 3936, www.eventbrite.sg/e/halloween-at-bells-baking-studio-couplefamilykids-friendly-tickets
Spend a night partying with plenty of family-friend activities at Keat Hong Community Centre’s Halloween event on October 29, 2022. From magic shows and escape rooms to haunted houses and lazer tags, there will not be a dull moment throughout your visit. Adults can also challenge themselves to arcade and VR games while younger ones get busy at the bouncy castle. Make sure to dress your best too – the best ones win prizes!
Keat Hong Community Centre, 2 Choa Chu Kang Loop, #01-01, Singapore 689687, www.onepa.gov.sg/events/hearts-keat-hong-halloween-fiesta-2022
Fear isn’t just in what we see, it’s in what we hear too. For a night enjoying spooky music courtesy of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, they will be putting on a special Halloween themed show for just SG$5 per ticket. The hour-long concert will feature pipe organ tunes from Loraine Muthiah to get you into the frightful festivities.
Victoria Concert Hall, 11 Empress Pl, #01-02, Singapore 179558, +65 6602 4200, www.sso.org.sg/vchpresents/halloween-night
Suitable for kids aged between 5 to 15 years old, Mindful Space is hosting a 2 day 1 night race with plenty to explore. The overnight family getaway during Halloween weekend includes a BBQ costume dinner party, beach walk, family yoga and an arts and craft session. Prices start from SG$650 per family of 3 pax, with all food and accommodation included.
Mindful Space Halloween 2D1N Race, 25 Netheravon Rd, Singapore 508506, +65 9783 7313, mindfulspace.com.sg/product/halloween-family-camp
If Halloween Horror Nights are too scary for the young ones, Universal Studios Singapore has a daytime event with plenty of action for young visitors. Following a candy theme, the event has the friendly Sweet And Sour Squad who will get you in the mood with their parade. Look forward to meet and greets with Minions decked in Halloween costumes, a live performance by Trolls characters and a best dressed competition too.
Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269, +65 6577 8888, www.rwsentosa.com/en/promotions/attractions/trick-or-thrills
Happening at their 2 locations at Joo Chiat and River Valley, Newton Showcamp has a special kids-friendly event over Halloween weekend! Combining science and technology, the 3-hour sessions will teach kiddos how to whip up cupcakes and drinks and craft their very own spider robots. Kids are also encouraged to dress up so time to get creative!
Newton Showcamp, multiple locations, www.newtonshowcamp.com/halloween-science
Genius Central is a restaurant in central Singapore that focuses on healthy living and eating. This year, they’re throwing a Halloween celebration in a big way and everyone is invited! Between 6pm to 10.30pm on October 29, 2022, usher in the weekend with organic food while the kiddos participate in a trick or treat session. Best costumes also win prizes, with the top one being a 3D2N stay in Bali!
Genius Central, #01-01, 7-13 Amoy Street, Far East Square, Singapore 049949, +65 8940 1200, geniuscentralsingapore.com/gcs-event/halloween-party/2022-10-29/
Following last year’s sold out event, the Ghost Ship Cruise is back, setting sail at 6.30pm every night from October 28 to 31, 2022. With a special 5 or 7 course set dinner onboard a Halloween-themed decorated ship, you can fill your tummies before the main events begin. Besides the exciting costumes and games, doggos are also welcome onboard with separate tickets starting from SG$30.
Ghost Ship Cruise 2022, Royal Albatross, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269, +65 9350 7475, www.tallship.com.sg/events/halloween-dinner-cruise-2022
AMPED Trampoline Park transforms its usually bright and cheerful space into a creepy, bouncy zombie zoo for 2 weekends in October. At SG$49 per ticket, the event welcomes kids aged 4 and above together with their parents to jump to their heart's content. Each session lasts for 90 minutes, with grip socks provided so you won’t have anything to worry about. Plus, there’s free candy to take home!
Zombie Zoo, AMPED Trampoline Park, 46 Kim Yam Road, The Herencia Level 2, Sports Hall, Singapore 239351, +65 8228 5961, shop.ampedsingapore.com/product/halloween
Combining the magic of fairy tales and the spookiness of Halloween, Once Upon A Halloween by The Tiara Society is perfect for curious kiddos looking to celebrate the festivities without frightful scares. Look forward to party games, trick or treat candies, dancing, special Halloween confectionaries and dessert and photo opportunities – there’s really something for everyone.
Once Upon A Halloween, The Tiara Society, 902 East Coast Parkway, #02-02, Coastal Playgrove, Singapore 449874, +65 8028 2554, www.thetiarasociety.com/upcoming-events
Who said Halloween only has to be celebrated at night? Spooky Fest is a kid-friendly Halloween event held in Sentosa, where you can participate in a 1.5km Spooky Dog Walk together with pups or a 5km Spooky Night Run or Walk filled with fun puzzles. Both activities’ entry is priced at SG$19.90 per person, and you can bring home souvenirs like a dog bandana, LED headband, event medal and even a NFT at the end of the event.
Spooky Fest, Sentosa, web.42race.com/race-bundle/spookyfest
Happening on selected weekend nights in the whole month of October, the Harrowing Halloween haunted house will be open at Singapore Discovery Centre from 7 to 11pm. Not for the faint-hearted and recommended only for older kids aged 13 years and above, expect jump scares and terrifying costumes here. This year’s edition will have a storyline inspired by an airport!
Harrowing Halloween, Singapore Discovery Centre, 510 Upper Jurong Rd, Singapore 638365, +65 6792 6188, www.sdc.com.sg/shop/product/halloweenhhp20-haunted-house-pass-20-25518#attr=68
Episode The Halloween Experience – www.sistic.com.sg/events/episode1022a
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