Full steam ahead in October! As we inch closer to Halloween, look out for things to do that are related to this spooktacular event once a year!
FORT SILOSO NIGHT EXPERIENCE
Fort Siloso is Singapore's only well-preserved coastal fort that served as part of the country's defences. The on-site military museum contains a treasure trove of WWII memorabilia, including coastal guns, the remains of fortified military structures and tunnels, as well as an interactive video documentary, complete with wax figures of Japanese & British soldiers at the Surrender Chambers. In this 1.5 hour tour, you’ll be led only by a kerosene lamp and a guide who’ll take you through a realistic experience resembling the dim setting that World War II soldiers had to endure themselves.
Location: Southside Carpark, 80 Siloso Road, Siloso Point
Date: Every Alternate Friday, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov
Time: Session 1: (arrive at 645pm) 7pm – 830pm, Session 2: (arrive at 815pm) 830pm – 10pm
Price: $15 / pax (inclusive of $15 Southside F&B Vouchers)
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NPARKS
Fun Walk along the Southern Ridges
Take your family on a leisure stroll through southern ridges, a soothing sanctuary of greenery that is not only steeped in history but also home to some of Singapore's most exciting flora and fauna. Highlights of the tour included the Henderson Waves, Sembcorp Forest of the Giants, Forest Walk and the Singing Forest.
Location: Entrance of Henderson Waves at Mount Faber Park Side
Date: 16 October 2021
Time: 9am – 11am
Price: Free
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Rustic Reflections Tour 16 October Join us on a walk to rediscover Pulau Ubin’s kampung heritage and journey through the island’s cultural, economic and natural history. On this 2.5 km walk, you will discover important historical landmarks, wildlife habitats and restored buildings that have defined life on the island.
Location: Pulau Ubin Assembly Area (Meeting Point 1)
Date: 16 October 2021
Time: 930am – 1130am
Price: $60 per group, for a max of 5 pax
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Kampong Tour 16 October Take a walk with NParks to experience Pulau Ubin's wonderful natural and cultural heritage.
Location: Pulau Ubin Assembly Area (Meeting Point 1)
Date: 16 October 2021
Time: 930am – 1130am
Price: $60 per group, for a max of 5 pax
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From 9 to 17 October 2021, the Gardens will bring you through a fun-filled journey with activities such as tours, concert and DIY Trail virtually!
Location: Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botany Centre
Date: Now - 17 October 2021
Time: 9am – 6pm
Price: Free
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KIDZTOPIA
In its latest addition, Kiztopia Club at Punggol Town Square collaborates with 5 education partners to bring to you a series of holistic enrichment programmes for kids aged 6 months to 9 years old. Choose from a range of modules such as dance, music complemented with Chinese language, coding, public speaking and our newly developed in-house module on improving motor, balance and sensory skills.
Location: Kidztopia Club Punggol S(828726)
Dates: 4th Oct – 10 Dec 2021
Time: 10am – 8pm
Price: $450 for 10 lessons
SEA Aquarium Fintastic
Pick up the courage to join the kids as they creep along an interactive musical walkway to play the international sensation ‘Baby Shark’. Learn facts about sharks and discover why they aren’t so scary after all. Try saving the seas in a game or go trick-or-treating in the deep. You can even take eerie wefies galore with your little ones and SEA Aquarium’s lovable characters in their frightfully fun costumes!
Location: SEA Aquarium Dates: Now till 10th November 2021
Time: Admission 10am – 5pm
Meet Pinkfong and The Shark Family! Sat and selected Sun*: 11am and 11.45am *Available on 5 and 12 Sep, as well as 24 and 31 Oct. Meet the Manta Mascots! Sat – Sun: 1.30pm, 3pm and 4pm Price: Admission Charge from $32 to SEA Aquarium
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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
If you haven’t heard of Museum Of Ice Cream, you should definitely check it out! What can you expect inside its outlandishly pink building covering 60,000 sq ft? You’ve got a cafe, bar, retail store and 14 unique interactive installations, such as the Marble Run, California Dreamin and Scream’s Diner areas – and of course, the Sprinkle Pool, the biggest one the museum’s created.
Children two years old and below enjoy free entry!
Location: 100 Loewen Road
Dates: Now – 30 November 2021
Time: 10am – 1030pm
Price: From $40
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CHANGI AIRPORT'S TRAVEL THEMED EXHIBITIONS
Take a trip out of Singapore even without stepping foot out of the country at Changi airport! What’s better, enjoy free parking at Changi Airport Terminal 3!
Situated at different locations around Terminal 3, Reenact your favourite K-drama scenes with your friends along this stretch of photo-spots that features different aspects of South Korea found at Check in Row 11.
Or head to the Hong Kong exhibition at the Departure Hall, next to Mei Kee Bakery to hop on a ding ding tram while you think of which cha chaan teng to go to next for your milk tea and egg tart!
Visit Uluru rock at Departure Hall, Central Immigration as you think about going to Australia and we anticipate the days when we can travel freely again.
Location: Terminal 3 Changi Airport
Dates: Now – 14 Oct 2021
Time: 10am – 7pm
Price: Free
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POLLIWOGS
The Polliwogs is Singapore's premiere family indoor playground, recreation and leisure centre and the most preferred venue for kids indoor birthday parties.
In October, they have lots of fun filled activities to fill your weekends!
This week, it’s Back to Olden Days
Back to Olden Days 16-17 Oct
Explore Science 23-24 Oct
Funlloween 30-31 Oct
NATIONAL LIBRARY BOARD
National Library Board hosts a plethora of activities that you can engage your kids or even teens in! Here’s a summary of the activities happening this weekend around the country!
Awaken the Reader in Your Child | Early READ
Join NLB for an exciting hour of tips and fun activities you can do with your little one to spark their love of reading. This interactive parent-child programme is highly recommended for children aged 2 to 6.
Location: Zoom Online
Dates: 16 October 2021
Time: 11am – 12pm
Price: Free
MAKEIT DAY
In this fun, hands-on Makerspace experience programme, participants can drop in and try out a variety of short, hands-on activities that are available at our MakeIT Makerspaces.
If you are interested in different kinds of making but do not know where to start, this is a great way to introduce yourself to a making areas such as:
3D Pen and 3D Printing
Robotics and Coding
Craft and Digital Cutting
Registration is required for attendance and Safe Management Measures will be in place to ensure your safety.
This session is suitable for beginners.
Recommended for participants aged 13 and above. Participants 13 years old or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Location: Woodlands Regional Library (Programme Zone Level 1), 900 South Woodlands Drive #01-03
Dates: 17 October 2021
Time: 5pm - 6pm
Price: Free
GARDENS BY THE BAY
Once Upon A Time on the Orient Express
Head over to the West Lawn for Once Upon A Time on the Orient Express! offers visitors a chance to embark on a fascinating journey through the history of the Orient Express, reliving the experience of travellers who boarded the train more than 100 years ago. This exhibition has been extended till 5th January hooray!
Location: Gardens By The Bay West Lawn
Dates: Till 5th January
Time: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday (10.00am – 9.00pm), Wednesday and Thursday (10.00am - 7.00pm), Saturday (10.00am – 10.00pm)
Price: $25/pax
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Otah and Friends
If you didn’t know, Otah and friends is back with a brand new adventure! Follow the adventures of Otah the otter as he introduces new friends, locations and missions across our volumes. Look forward to imaginative storytelling, elaborate multi-room set design and original gameplay for the entire family!
Location: Cannonball Room (Beside Supertree Food Hall)
Dates: Till 3rd January 2022
Time: Weekdays except Tuesdays: 1.00pm - 7.00pm Weekends, Public Holidays & School Holidays: 10.00am - 7.00pm
Closed on Tuesdays
Price: $25/pax
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Jurong Bird Park
Detective Blue is back! Embark on a new digital quest, meet new bird friends and win exclusive prizes! Join Detective Blue on a quest to learn the unique characteristics of bird friends and explore Jurong Bird Park in a new light. SingapoRediscovers Vouchers are accepted for Jurong Bird Park admission and game bundle.
Location: Jurong Bird Park
Dates: Now till 31 Oct 2021 on weekends, PH and School Holidays only
Time: 830am – 6pm (Thursdays to Sundays and PH)
Price: Adult: $34, Child: $23
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Art Science Museum
Virtual Realms Videogames
Step into the realm of the videogame in a series of playful and immersive installations that will take you on a journey through new sonic landscapes and exciting kaleidoscopic worlds.
Location: Art Science Museum
Dates: Now – 9 Jan 22
Time: 10am – 7pm
Price: $9.50
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Orchestral Manoeuvres: See Sound. Feel Sound. Be Sound
Orchestral Manoeuvres: See Sound. Feel Sound. Be Sound brings together 32 composers and contemporary artists from across the world to create a very different kind of exhibition. Visit the exhibition to tune in, listen deeply, feel the vibrations and create your personal soundtrack
Location: Art Science Museum
Dates: Now – 2 Jan 22
Time: 10am – 7pm
Price: $16.50
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Universal Studios Singapore Trick or Thrills
Enjoy amazing rides, trick-or-treating, and stand a chance to win a prize for best Halloween costume. You’ll also have an incredible time at USS’ festive meet and greets with your favourite stars from Illumination’s Despicable Me, Sesame Workshop’s Sesame Street, and DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls. If you’re feeling brave, enter the first-ever Halloween Horror Nights Exhibition and discover what goes into the making of the biggest Halloween event in Southeast Asia. You’ll get to see the signature frightening icons, scary props and more from the past nine years in USS to relive the horror.
Location: USS Singapore Dates: Now till 7 November 2021 Time: 12pm – 7pm. Rides begin at 2pm. After Dark Ticket Holders: 6pm – 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays only Price: Admission Charge from $70 to USS Singapore
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If none of these activities suit you, how about some stay home activities instead?
Check out Weekend Kids' Halloween Sensory Play Kit Base available only for this Halloween period!
Customisation is available on request for the types of colour and style you would like to create!
If your kids are not the type to celebrate Halloween, how about something more useful to spend your time on over the weekend?
Introducing, Weekend Kids' Bead Chain Play Kits! Create necklaces, mask chains, bracelets and even handphone chains from our selection of take home bead play kit sets!
Indulge in hours of fun with the children as you come up with designs that are uniquely theirs to keep!
We hope you found some inspiration on where to spend your weekends this week! We trust that it will be action packed and you'll be ready to kickstart the week ahead!
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